Chapter 307: The Article Has Been Published in *Seeking Truth*!

The sedan drove slowly along the smooth road.

Jiang Jing, in the back seat, suddenly changed her sitting posture and asked Tang Ye with a smile in her eyes:

"Little Tang, you must have been so busy lately that your feet haven't touched the ground, right?"

Tang Ye raised his hand to scratch his head, revealing a wry smile: "If I said I wasn't tired, that would definitely be a lie. But running around like I'm in a war every day, my brain doesn't dare to relax at all, so I haven't even had the chance to ponder whether I'm tired or not."

Jiang Jing laughed heartily: "Your performance during this period, not only have I seen it, but Secretary Zhou has also praised you on many occasions. In just half a year, you've mastered the ins and outs of your new position and are handling things with increasing steadiness. To be honest, I am especially gratified!"

Hearing these words, Tang Ye's heart suddenly "thumped."

On the surface, it was praise, but between the lines, it faintly carried the tone of a "concluding statement."

It was just like that classic line from a young couple before breaking up: "You're great, but we aren't a good fit."

He quickly organized his words in his mind and responded with a sincere tone: "Every day working under you, it's like I've opened the door to a new world. Not only have I learned practical professional knowledge, but more importantly, I've learned to look at problems with your broad vision and grand perspective. Especially that boldness and courage you show when facing difficulties—that is the most precious wealth."

Before the words had even faded, the car body suddenly swayed violently.

Tang Ye subconsciously looked at the driver's seat, only to see the driver's eyes darting around, hurriedly explaining: "A pedestrian just crossed the green belt in front!"

In reality, the driver's mind was full of admiration: Tang Ye's flattery was truly brilliant; it had depth without appearing sycophantic. Who could hear that and not feel comfortable?

Jiang Jing nodded thoughtfully: "In work, just watching isn't enough; you have to get down and practice it yourself. You have a strong aptitude, so you naturally learn things quickly."

Tang Ye immediately straightened his back and said solemnly: "Don't worry! In the future, if there are tasks, I guarantee I will complete them in a down-to-earth manner! By the way, I have some good news here—"

"Oh? Let's hear it!"

"Jiang Rou broke into the top fifty in her grade in this month's exam! With these grades, getting into a key university is a sure thing."

Jiang Jing couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, yet she feigned helplessness and said: "This girl, she doesn't tell me anything."

Tang Ye hurriedly followed up: "She has too high of expectations for herself and always feels she can do better! I specifically talked to her Class Teacher; Jiang Rou has a sharp mind and clear advantages in math, physics, and chemistry. If she puts in more effort in Chinese and English, there is still a lot of room for improvement. After all, she inherited your 'straight-A student' genes; this excellence is engraved in her bones!"

"Screech—" The car braked suddenly, and Tang Ye's body lunged forward violently.

The driver explained with a flushed face: "The car in front suddenly cut in!"

Yet in his heart, he marveled: Tang Ye's mouth is practically smeared with honey; his lines to coax the leader come one after another, and they are never the same!

Returning to the office and just sitting down, Wen Rong walked in holding some documents.

Tang Ye flipped through a few pages of the documents, and seeing that she hadn't left, he asked softly: "Is there anything else?"

Wen Rong's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said in a low voice: "Ding Xiang wants to invite you to dinner."

Tang Ye couldn't help but laugh: "She has my contact information, why didn't she ask me directly?"

Wen Rong hurriedly explained: "She was afraid of being rejected by you..."

Thinking that he did indeed owe Ding Xiang a favor, and out of consideration for Wen Rong, Tang Ye nodded and agreed: "Fine, tell her I accept on my behalf."

Wen Rong looked relieved and walked out of the office quickly.

After seeing Wen Rong off, Tang Ye immediately dialed Cheng Lin's number.

As soon as it connected, he heard Cheng Lin tease: "You busy person! We've been trying to schedule a meal for months with no luck, how did you suddenly think of me today?"

Tang Ye went straight to the point: "Let's talk about the meal later. Sister, have you heard about the situation in Suiyuan County?"

Cheng Lin instantly understood his meaning: "Do you think I should go to Suiyuan?"

Tang Ye lowered his voice: "There is going to be a major reshuffle over there soon. Wang Xingjian being transferred to the CPPCC is just a delaying tactic. With the collapse of Mingsheng Group and Chen Bo spilling a bunch of explosive information, he is doomed this time. A bunch of key positions in Suiyuan will soon be vacant. You've been stuck in Tianling for almost a year; if you keep waiting, the chances for promotion are slim. If you go as a 'firefighter,' you might be able to open up a new situation."

Cheng Lin was silent for a moment, then said softly: "I'll think about it carefully."

When she hung up the phone, there was an unmistakable warmth in her tone.

She had actually been paying attention to the situation in Suiyuan all along—the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection taking Wang Xingjian away and then releasing him was merely an expedient measure to stabilize the situation.

Waiting for Wang Xingjian to be transferred away and then gradually dismantling the forces in Suiyuan was exactly Zhou Chengwu's plan.

Now, the turmoil surrounding Mingsheng Group had only accelerated this process.

Tang Ye's suggestion was indeed pertinent; as long as she seized the opportunity, the path to promotion would become wide open.

Just as he put down his phone, the landline on his desk suddenly rang.

Looking at the internal number displayed on the screen, Tang Ye answered the phone, and a hearty voice came from the other end: "Is this Section Chief Tang? This is Lin Jun."

He immediately realized that the person was the secretary to Li Chaoyang, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and his tone instantly became respectful: "Secretary Lin! What can I do for you?"

"Secretary Li wants to see you. Is it convenient for you to come to Building No. 1 now?" Lin Jun's tone was casual, but it made Tang Ye's heart tighten.

Remembering Li Chaoyang's words at the graduation ceremony, "Come sit in my office when you have time," he had thought it was just polite talk at the time, never expecting there would actually be a follow-up!

After reporting to Jiang Jing, Tang Ye jogged all the way to Building No. 1.

Seeing him arrive, Li Chaoyang smiled and pointed to the sofa: "Little Tang, sit down!"

Lin Jun followed closely and handed him hot tea. Tang Ye took it with both hands, and just as he took a sip, he saw Li Chaoyang pull a magazine from the table and push it toward him: "Little Tang, some good news! The graduation thesis you wrote at the Party School has been published in *Seeking Truth* magazine!"

Tang Ye's hand shook, and he almost dropped the teacup. He managed to steady his emotions with difficulty, his voice trembling: "Secretary Li, this... this is such a surprise! It's all thanks to your recommendation!"

Li Chaoyang smiled and waved his hand: "It's mainly because the article was written solidly. You not only do a beautiful job with government affairs, but your theoretical research also has depth. However, don't get arrogant; produce more good work like this in the future!"

Tang Ye thanked him repeatedly, and when he walked out of the office, his steps felt a bit light.

Being able to publish a thesis in a Central Committee-level journal—if this were in a transmigration novel, wouldn't it be like the protagonist becoming an overnight sensation by "plagiarizing poetry"?

For this thesis, he didn't know how many all-nighters he had pulled, how many materials he had worn out, or how many times he had scrutinized every citation and reference.

He had to reflect on the status quo while also proposing forward-looking insights.

Now that he had finally received recognition, the surprise had come so suddenly!

After saying goodbye to Li Chaoyang, Tang Ye walked toward Building No. 2.

Just as he passed the entrance to the General Office, Zhan Shiqi rushed out and grabbed his arm.

"Section Chief Tang, I heard your article was published in *Seeking Truth*? Shouldn't you treat everyone to a meal?"

Tang Ye was slightly stunned, not expecting the news to spread so quickly.

He said readily: "Absolutely! Once the manuscript fee arrives, I will definitely treat everyone to a meal."

"Fine, I'll remind you when the time comes!"

Wen Rong looked at Tang Ye's tall figure standing at the doorway, her eyes full of admiration.

To be able to publish an article in a top-tier publication like *Seeking Truth*, there are probably not many such "master writers" to be found in the entire Municipal Government!

At this moment, Lin Ru also poked half her body out from the doorway, her gaze fixed directly on Tang Ye.

She had also seen that article of Tang Ye's in *Seeking Truth*.

The writing was logically rigorous, and the viewpoints were sharp and unique!

One had to admit, Tang Ye's command of writing was truly impressive!

After getting off work, Tang Ye headed straight to Hong Ruilin's residence.

After entering the door.

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Old man, the thesis you guided has been published..."