Chapter 311: Problems with Lifestyle and Conduct?

After coming out of the hospital, Ding Xiang's gaze followed the back of the man who had saved the person as he walked further and further away.

Seeing her like this, Tang Ye gently poked her arm and teased, "What are you thinking about?"

Ding Xiang frowned slightly and said slowly, "I have an impression of this person. The news department once produced a column for mediating disputes, and he appeared in one of the episodes. But just after the program aired, the station was named and criticized by the higher-ups, and we were even required to carry out a comprehensive rectification."

During that time, the television station's management was extremely strict, specifically convening meetings to emphasize that when making programs, one must hold the bottom line, and controversial content must be repeatedly verified; one cannot just stare at traffic and blindly pursue popularity.

Tang Ye's curiosity was instantly piqued, and he asked persistently, "What kind of program was it, to cause such a big stir?"

Ding Xiang tried hard to recall, and then began to tell the story!

"I remember he was a retired soldier. At that time, he took his introduction letter to Hanxing Group to look for a job. The other party accepted his documents and told him to go back and wait for news. This wait turned out to be five years."

"Later, he found another job that paid into the five social insurances and one housing fund. When he went to the social security bureau to check, he discovered that his social security had actually been paid continuously for five years..."

"Someone stole his job under his name?"

Tang Ye reacted extremely quickly and guessed the key point at once.

Ding Xiang nodded slightly and continued, "The key is that the person who took the position was actually only nineteen years old... which means, he started getting a salary at fourteen! The reporter followed him to Hanxing Group to demand an explanation, but they couldn't even get through the group's front gate; the security guards directly used force to push them away. Those troublemakers even made harsh threats, warning the reporter not to meddle in other people's business, or else they wouldn't be able to keep their jobs."

Tang Ye clenched his fists in secret and said indignantly, "That is truly infuriating."

Recently, trouble for Hanxing Group had been coming one after another.

It seemed like it was just missing that final, critical straw to completely crush this camel.

After dropping Ding Xiang off at her doorstep, Tang Ye turned and left.

Back home, after taking a shower, Ding Xiang discovered several missed calls on her phone.

She called back.

She heard Wen Rong's voice, which was full of gossip.

"How was the dinner tonight?"

"It went quite smoothly!"

Wen Rong asked cautiously, "Did Section Chief Tang cooperate well?"

"That's for sure!" Ding Xiang suddenly put away her smile and said seriously, "By the way, you are not allowed to speak ill of him in the future!"

"Why?" Wen Rong was completely confused.

Ding Xiang said triumphantly, "I've already accepted him as my older brother! If you dare to badmouth him again, watch out, or I'll break off relations with you!"

Wen Rong complained angrily, "You, your ability to trim your sails with the wind is chilling!"

Ding Xiang hid under the quilt, her laughter sounding like crisp wind chimes.

Ever since her father passed away, she hadn't laughed so heartily in a long time.

"Speaking of serious matters, today your leader and I performed a righteous act! We saved someone who jumped into the river by the ancient moat."

Wen Rong sighed softly, "He really does have a strong sense of justice."

Having seen Tang Ye stand up for vulnerable groups several times, her impression of this superior was also changing without her realizing it.

Tang Ye returned home and called Du Xi, who lived in Yunhu Courtyard.

As soon as the call connected.

He heard his girlfriend's slightly teasing voice.

"You weren't dazzled and confused by that beautiful host today, were you?"

Tang Ye laughed and said, "My soul was already hooked by you, how could I be dazzled by anyone else?"

Du Xi changed the subject, "I've made a preliminary selection of a few sets of wedding photos and sent them to your email. Take a look when you have time."

Tang Ye immediately sat up, "I'll look now! My wife is beautiful no matter what she wears, there's no need to pick at all!"

He opened his computer, carefully selected a few, and sent them over.

Preparing for a wedding involved a thousand different tasks, and although he couldn't spare much time to help due to his busy work.

But, the response and care that should be given absolutely could not be lacking.

Otherwise, Du Xi would definitely feel disappointed in her heart.

The next morning.

Just as Tang Ye stepped into the office, Lin Ru's call arrived unexpectedly.

"Little Tang, come to my office for a moment."

The words that came through the receiver were brief and cold.

Tang Ye frowned slightly, keenly capturing the malice in the other party's tone. After adjusting his mood slightly, he knocked on the door of Lin Ru's office.

Pushing the door open, he saw Lin Ru with a grave expression, her gaze like a torch, and she questioned him with a stern tone, "What did you do last night?"

Tang Ye pondered the other party's intent in secret, but a faint smile appeared on his face, "Secretary-General, after work finished last night, I had a meal with a friend."

The chill in Lin Ru's eyes intensified.

"You were eating with Ding Xiang from the City Television Station, weren't you?"

Tang Ye suppressed the displeasure in his heart and asked back with a half-smile, "Secretary-General Lin, you are quite attentive to my whereabouts, knowing exactly who I am dining with."

Lin Ru heard the sarcasm in his words.

She silently pulled open her desk drawer, took out an envelope, and threw it heavily in front of Tang Ye.

Tang Ye reached out and pulled the photos out of the envelope, his face instantly turning gloomy—in the photos.

He and Ding Xiang were walking arm-in-arm, the scene looking quite intimate.

Tang Ye's heart sank, and he immediately realized.

The person hiding in the shadows had finally made a move.

Someone had been following him and sent these photos to Lin Ru.

"Secretary-General, may I ask where these photos came from?" Tang Ye said in a deep voice.

Lin Ru sighed heavily, her tone carrying a hint of frustration at his failure to meet expectations:

"Tang Ye, you are already a married man.

Shouldn't you maintain an appropriate distance when interacting with the opposite sex?

Furthermore, Ding Xiang is a public figure; once rumors about her spread, it is very easy to trigger unnecessary turmoil.

This will cause negative repercussions for you, for Mayor Jiang, and even for Secretary-General Cheng Feng."

Lin Ru observed Tang Ye's reaction.

Why is this kid not panicking at all?

Tang Ye's gaze was steady as he patiently explained.

"Secretary-General Lin, Ding Xiang and I are sworn siblings. If there were truly any unspeakable relationship, why would we make such eye-catching gestures on a busy street filled with people?"

Sworn siblings?

Lin Ru was convinced that Tang Ye was sophistically arguing.

"If you don't think you have a problem, then I can only report this matter to Mayor Jiang!"

Tang Ye slowly stood up, his expression composed.

"Thank you for your concern and reminder, Secretary-General. However, I do not accept your questioning of me. Jumping to conclusions based solely on a photograph? Mayor Jiang surely will not believe it so easily. If there is nothing else, I will go back to my work."

He stepped out of Lin Ru's office door.

A surge of indescribable frustration welled up in Tang Ye's heart.

He had endured this female superior for a long time!

Lin Ru's actions today had crossed his bottom line.