Chapter 374: Iron-Fisted Secretary Gets a Good Review!

Admiration welled up in Tang Ye's eyes.

Since taking office, Han Guangyao had acted with swift and decisive measures, yet deep down, he always harbored a vision of transforming Suiyuan.

The outside world labeled him "arbitrary and dictatorial," but in reality, this was a persona he had deliberately cultivated.

If he appeared too gentle or weak, he would inevitably be seen as lacking the mettle to govern.

Judging by the attitude of the Municipal Party Committee leadership, they likely hoped he would have a free hand to get things done.

This "Iron-Fisted Secretary" style of conduct indeed allowed Han Guangyao to quickly take control of the situation, but it also brought a dual effect.

On one hand, the negative image of a "tyrannical secretary" spread among the populace;

On the other hand, certain decisions were difficult to adjust once they sparked controversy, for fear of shaking the foundation of authority he had worked so hard to establish.

It was not until the appearance of Tang Ye that Han Guangyao felt the burden on his shoulders lighten a little.

When the young cadre proposed a reform strategy for the industrial park centered on "rectification,"

a glimmer of approval flashed in the eyes of this helmsman.

"Little Tang, although you haven't been in Suiyuan long, you've done your homework. Why not lay out your ideas in full?" Han Guangyao's suddenly softened tone made Tang Ye realize this was a crucial initial test of his tenure.

"To break the deadlock in Suiyuan, we must first chew through the 'hard bone' of the Industrial Park. The outside world calls it a 'bottomless pit,' but my thought is—where you fall, you must climb back up. We must clear out all high-pollution enterprises to return blue skies and white clouds to the people; we must also find ways to retain high-quality production capacity to let the Industrial Park bloom with new life."

A sharp edge permeated Tang Ye's voice!

"Secondly, there is the livelihood project. I have reported the 'Village-to-Village Connection' project to Mayor Jiang; currently, one-third of the villages in the county still lack paved roads. The city has already coordinated with the Transportation Bureau, and this is a good opportunity for us to leverage that momentum."

"Good! If you can get 'Village-to-Village Connection' off the ground, that will be a top-tier achievement!" Han Guangyao's brow smoothed, and his smile deepened.

When the topic turned to investment attraction, Tang Ye threw out a bold idea.

"The province is planning to lay out new production lines for Hanxing Group and Dazong in Hanzhou, and we must snatch this project. Once it lands, Suiyuan can take the automotive industry as its core and spend five to ten years building a first-class national industrial park, completely rewriting our status in the Hanzhou industrial landscape."

Han Guangyao's eyes suddenly brightened, but he quickly fell into deep thought.

"I have heard of this project too. But Suiyuan is currently mired in controversy, and the city is likely more inclined toward Tianling County. Tianling County has unique locational advantages and has secured many large projects in recent years; furthermore, the County Party Secretary, Shen Mingcheng, is a young, capable cadre parachuted in from the province, and he is more competitive in terms of resources and connections."

"Precisely because no one is optimistic about us, it is our opportunity." Tang Ye leaned forward, his tone firm. "I suggest we immediately form a special application team and exert effort in secret. Also..." He paused, "Secretary Cheng Lin has strong ideas about this project; perhaps we could let her take the lead?"

Han Guangyao's gaze narrowed slightly, then he nodded gently: "I will coordinate this with County Magistrate Gao and also listen to Comrade Cheng Lin's opinion."

Emerging from the County Party Secretary's office, Tang Ye let out a soft breath.

This small display of talent had left a distinct mark in the heart of this helmsman.

By now, the county's leadership team must all realize that this newly arrived young cadre was by no means a "gold-plater" with no substance.

The single move of prying funds from the municipal treasury immediately upon taking office, while not a staggering amount, was efficient enough to make people take notice.

Han Guangyao stroked his chin, a look of serenity appearing in his eyes.

The changes Tang Ye's arrival had brought to Suiyuan were plain to see!

This young cadre was someone he had to make good use of!

In the afternoon, Cheng Lin's phone call carried a hint of urgency: "After pressure, Guangtai is only willing to pay a pittance for medical expenses; it's a drop in the bucket, and the follow-up costs will likely be like squeezing toothpaste.

I've contacted a charitable foundation, and they are willing to sponsor the children of Fugu Village. Can we go to the hospital together this afternoon to coordinate with the administration?"

"Sister, your heart is in the right place. I'll accompany you to see those children this afternoon." Tang Ye readily agreed.

At one o'clock sharp, they met at the County Government compound.

High heels clicked crisply; Cheng Lin appeared in a white suit and a greyish skirt, a graceful silhouette coming into view.

Tang Ye saw that Cheng Lin's makeup today was more elegant and less serious, and he mused that her representative status today must be unusual.

Cheng Lin introduced the foundation representative to Tang Ye.

"This is Xia Ge, Secretary-General of the Chunyu Charitable Foundation."

Xia Ge was about the same age as Cheng Lin, with her hair draped over her shoulders, her every gesture exuding an air of elegance.

"Secretary-General Xia, hello, I am Tang Ye."

Xia Ge smiled at Cheng Lin, "Just as you described, County Magistrate Tang is dashing and young and promising."

Cheng Lin's eyes flickered, and a relaxed smile flew to the corners of her mouth.

Since Tang Ye came to Suiyuan, Cheng Lin felt her work state had changed.

She had become more proactive.

The three of them then took a car to the City People's Hospital.

Just as they stepped into the hematology inpatient ward, a fierce argument suddenly erupted in one of the rooms.

Tang Ye and Cheng Lin exchanged a look and walked over quickly.

Before they even entered, they heard the reprimands inside.

Liao Guosheng kept a straight face and pointed at the man in a crisp suit beside him: "This is Lawyer Cao Jin from Elite Law Firm, representing Guangtai to discuss a settlement. If you want to talk, sit down and discuss it properly, but don't think about asking for the moon. Guangtai can cover the medical expenses and provide some nutritional fees, but don't even think about other compensation."

When Cao Jin spoke, his tone was calm, carrying a professional indifference.

"Of course, you can also choose to go to court. But I'll say the ugly things first: litigation is time-consuming and exhausting. If you lose, you'll have to bear the legal fees. After the first trial, there's the second. Can you afford to drag this out?"

"Secretary Liao, we don't want money; we want justice!" The old woman by the hospital bed choked back tears, "The doctor said my grandson has permanent brain nerve damage! It's because you condoned the enterprise's sewage discharge that it ended up like this!"

"You must speak with evidence." Cao Jin's brow furrowed slightly, "Intellectual impairment may involve hereditary factors. To be blunt, the child's parents dropped out of school early; is there a possibility of Innate genetic issues?"

"Exactly, his parents didn't have much education to begin with." Liao Guosheng chimed in from the side.

Outside the door, Tang Ye clearly felt Cheng Lin beside him tense up, her suppressed anger almost turning into something tangible.

He took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and said in a deep voice: "Lawyer Cao, long time no see."

Cao Jin turned to see Tang Ye, surprise flashing in his eyes, before he immediately piled on a smile: "Oh, what a coincidence, County Magistrate Tang."

Tang Ye captured the key point from his form of address.

Cao Jin had clearly been keeping a secret watch on his movements.

Otherwise.

How would he know so precisely that he had been promoted to Deputy County Magistrate?

"Lawyer Cao, are you planning to use the law as a weapon again, throwing your weight around to bully the weak?"