Chapter 273: Section Chief Tang is Turning the World Upside Down!

After recuperating in the hospital for a month.

Jiang Jing returned to the Municipal Government Office to work.

However, following Tang Yu's advice to take things step by step, he only worked at the office three days a week, spending the remaining four days still working from the hospital; he would only be able to be formally discharged after about three months.

Jiang Jing knew well that Tang Yu was considering his health, so he gladly accepted this proposal.

Many people believe that working within the system is an iron rice bowl, and many spend their days with just a cup of tea and a newspaper.

However, in Jiang Jing's position, one must hold their post even when injured or ill.

After all, if one is away from their post for too long, the personnel arrangements might have already changed by the time they return.

"Mayor Jiang, hello!"

"Mayor Jiang, you're back!"

Jiang Jing wove through the crowd, smiling and nodding in response to everyone's enthusiastic and proactive greetings.

If he ran into someone he knew well, he would even stop to chat with them for a few moments.

Jiang Jing returned to his office, took off his hat, and sat down comfortably in his seat; he seemed to be in quite a good mood and asked Tang Ye with a smile: "There have been quite a few rumors about me lately, haven't there?"

Tang Ye raised the corners of his mouth and smiled to smooth things over: "Not at all, everyone is just working as usual."

Jiang Jing said with a hint of self-deprecation: "There are all sorts of claims outside; some say I unfortunately passed away due to an acute cerebral hemorrhage; others spread that I offended someone and was assassinated; even more absurdly, some say I used illness as an excuse to avoid an investigation by the Discipline Inspection Commission and, under Liu Xiuzhi's arrangement, secretly left the country."

Tang Ye marveled inwardly.

Jiang Jing had been confined to the hospital during this time, yet he was fully aware of these rumors and gossip outside.

"Now that you are back, all the rumors will collapse without being attacked," Tang Ye replied.

Jiang Jing nodded slightly, his expression serious: "I must get better as soon as possible; only then can I help Secretary Zhou reduce his burden."

Although the world can continue to function without anyone, the position of Executive Vice Mayor is crucial.

Over the past month, Zhou Chengwu had given him a long leave, and thus had shouldered a great deal of his work pressure, which made Jiang Jing feel deeply grateful from the bottom of his heart.

Fortunately, during this time, the work within his scope of responsibility had not fallen behind.

Jiang Jing knew in his heart that this credit had to be attributed to Tang Ye.

When assisting him with decision-making, Tang Ye could always provide precise analysis, which greatly reduced his workload and saved him time.

Tang Ye went to the General Office to organize a departmental meeting with Wen Rong and the others to divide up tasks.

After the meeting ended, Tang Ye specifically called Wen Rong to stay behind.

"You've worked hard running back and forth between the government and the hospital during this time."

Wen Rong did not expect Tang Ye to suddenly express affirmation toward her, and her heart felt like ten thousand horses galloping.

"It's nothing, it's all what I should do," Wen Rong responded modestly.

"Last time you arranged for Ding Xiang and the other comrades from the television station to participate in the reception work for the provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's Research Group, I applied for a batch of activity funds; you are responsible for distributing them."

As he spoke, Tang Ye handed an envelope to Wen Rong.

Wen Rong had almost forgotten about this matter entirely and hurriedly declined: "Section Chief Tang, there's no need; they all participated voluntarily at the time."

Tang Ye insisted on stuffing the envelope into her hand and emphasized: "It's up to you to handle it."

Wen Rong took the envelope, feeling even more moved; Tang Ye was strict with her on a daily basis, but he was meticulous when it came to details.

This also caused her perspective on Tang Ye to change.

Wen Rong returned to her office and immediately dialed Ding Xiang's number.

"For your performance last time, Section Chief Tang applied for two thousand yuan in expenses and asked me to pass it on to you."

Upon hearing there was an appearance fee, Ding Xiang smiled and teased: "Section Chief Tang is truly decent in how he does things. Although it's not much money, it makes one feel respected. Don't forget to call me if there's such a good thing again. By the way, how are you doing lately? Has he been giving you a hard time?"

"It's been fine lately; Mayor Jiang is hospitalized, and he has been accompanying him twenty-four hours a day," Wen Rong said truthfully.

Ding Xiang couldn't help but exclaim: "You should learn from him; look at how good he is at handling things, which is why his promotion speed is so fast."

Wen Rong was both annoyed and amused: "I want to too, but men and women are different; would Mayor Jiang agree?"

After Wen Rong left.

Tang Ye received a call from Lin Ru.

Afterward, he knocked on the office door.

Walking into the office, Tang Ye wore a smile and politely asked: "Secretary-General, is there something you need me for?"

Lin Ru pointed to the sofa and said softly: "Please sit."

After Tang Ye sat down, Lin Ru spoke slowly: "You have worked hard during this time, and Mayor Jiang is very satisfied with you. However, you must continue to work hard. Although Mayor Jiang has come to the office, everyone knows he has just recovered from a serious illness, and physical recovery remains the top priority."

Tang Ye responded with a smile: "I will definitely do my utmost to take good care of Mayor Jiang."

"There is an important event next week that requires Mayor Jiang to attend and deliver a speech; these are the meeting materials," Lin Ru said while handing a document to Tang Ye.

At this moment, Lin Ru felt somewhat stifled inside.

As Tang Ye's superior, she now actually had to look at Tang Ye's expression to make arrangements.

This kid is really turning the world upside down!

However, she had also figured it out!

Tang Ye's position in Jiang Jing's heart was already irreplaceable.

Since she could not change this situation, it was better to calm her mindset and do her own job well.

"Very well, Secretary-General Lin, I will hand the materials to Mayor Jiang for his review," Tang Ye said as he took the documents.

Lin Ru nodded slightly and continued: "The Finance Bureau sent two documents last week that have yet to receive a reply."

Tang Ye explained patiently: "The amounts involved in those two documents are relatively large, so Mayor Jiang believes they need to be considered carefully." Lin Ru felt another wave of frustration.

Since he felt the documents were not suitable for approval, why not tell her directly?

Being sidelined by Tang Ye!

Yet she had no way to deal with it.

Tang Ye sensed Lin Ru's mood, and he could not help but feel a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

Of course, he did not show it.

"Secretary-General Lin, the city's finance system is about to undergo a leadership reshuffle. According to Mayor Jiang's instructions, all project applications over twenty million must be temporarily delayed."

Lin Ru nodded in response: "I understand. I will communicate with the Finance Bureau in a moment."

Tang Ye stood up to leave, but not long after, he knocked and entered again.

"Secretary-General Lin, some hairy crabs were sent over from Pinghu yesterday. They are a new variety cultivated by Professor Cao Zhengqing's team at Handa Agricultural College. They are large and full of crab roe. I've brought a box for you to try."

Lin Ru hurriedly declined: "No need, that would be too embarrassing."

Tang Ye smiled and explained: "The hairy crabs are currently in the promotion stage. If you find them delicious, you can recommend them to those around you later."

Lin Ru thought to herself that Tang Ye's words were quite clever, framing the act of gift-giving as product promotion.

"Fine, then I will accept it."

Tang Ye had recently been racking his brains over the sales channels for the first batch of hairy crabs.

By taking advantage of the period around the Mid-Autumn Festival to package the hairy crabs as high-end gifts, he might just be able to open up the market.

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