Chapter 416: The Largest Joint-Venture Factory!

Xiao Guangyi had not been home for long.

Xiao Fang stormed into the study in a flurry.

Seeing his younger sister's face ashen, he couldn't help but frown: "What is it? Who made you angry?"

Xiao Fang sat down with a "bang" and complained indignantly: "Brother! Du Chengfeng is truly despicable!"

Xiao Guangyi looked puzzled: "How did he provoke you? Could it be about the Dongfeng Factory issue? I've looked into that matter; the bankruptcy of Dongfeng Factory had nothing to do with Du Chengfeng. It was a hidden danger left behind during Wei Jian's tenure."

Seeing Xiao Guangyi constantly speaking up for Du Chengfeng, Xiao Fang became even more agitated.

"Mingcheng is the County Party Secretary in Tianling County, working himself to the bone for the new Hanxing Group factory project, yet not only does Du Chengfeng not help, he secretly trips him up. In the end, the project actually went to Suiyuan County, where his son-in-law Tang Ye is!"

Xiao Guangyi looked at Xiao Fang in surprise, "The project wasn't given to Tianling County? That really is strange!"

Xiao Fang said in a low voice, "Brother, I don't think Du Chengfeng holds you in any regard at all."

Xiao Guangyi knew that Xiao Fang was deliberately trying to sow discord between Du Chengfeng and himself.

His reaction was very calm.

"If you were Du Chengfeng, how would you choose? Help your own son-in-law or help Shen Mingcheng?"

Xiao Fang was rendered speechless by the question.

"Brother! Mingcheng is so outstanding. If he gets this project, his next promotion will go very smoothly. If he can rise quickly, it will be good for everyone. Du Chengfeng has no vision at all; he is too selfish and narrow-minded. He is truly someone who came from a small place. And Brother, you keep saying you will help Mingcheng, but in the end, you just fob me off."

At this point, Xiao Fang actually wiped away tears of grievance.

Xiao Guangyi tapped the table impatiently: "How did I not help? I specifically sought out the leaders for this project, but they said they had to consider the local situation comprehensively. If I'm not mistaken, because a murder case occurred at the Dongfeng Factory in Tianling County and Shen Mingcheng handled it in a complete mess, the leaders changed their minds. In the end, it's his ability that wasn't recognized."

These words left Xiao Fang with nothing to say, and she could only mutter: "Even so, Du Chengfeng should have shown some consideration for the sake of being relatives, right? His son-in-law is only at the Deputy Division Level. For such a large project, all the credit goes to the County Party Secretary, and he can only pick up the scraps."

Xiao Guangyi waved his hand, his expression serious: "Shen Mingcheng doesn't understand grassroots work at all. Projects are won through real ability; just eating a few meals, visiting a few leaders, and taking shortcuts won't work. He always thinks others will deliver ready-made results to his doorstep. Is this kind of thinking acceptable?"

His words were full of sarcasm, implying that Shen Mingcheng only wanted to pick the ready-made peaches and steal others' political achievements; this kind of opportunistic method would never last.

Xiao Fang's emotions spiraled out of control: "Brother, do you have an issue with Mingcheng?"

Xiao Guangyi's face darkened: "Not being biased means I have an issue? You are being too extreme. Besides, Shen Mingcheng is excellent, but he is surnamed Shen. Even if he climbs higher, what good is it for the Xiao Family? He will only use the Xiao Family as a stepping stone. You need to get that straight!"

Hearing this, Xiao Fang widened her eyes in surprise: "Brother, there is no one else in the next generation of our family besides him!"

Xiao Guangyi glanced at her indifferently: "It's not necessarily true that there is no one left to choose from in the next generation!"

Xiao Fang was completely stunned, looking at her brother in disbelief.

Who else could it be?

Could it be Xiao Qin's son-in-law?

Is he even worthy?

Xiao Guangyi lowered his head and commanded, "If there's nothing else, go out. I want to read in peace for a while."

Xiao Fang walked out of the study, feeling uneasy.

Xiao Guangyi put down the *Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance* in his hand and rubbed his throbbing temples.

In truth, regarding the Hanxing project, he had initially bet on Shen Mingcheng.

After all, Suiyuan County had a weak foundation and looked like a losing hand no matter how one viewed it. Just as Xiao Fang said, it was too difficult for Suiyuan to get the project, and Tang Ye wouldn't gain much from it.

It would have been better to add flowers to the brocade for Shen Mingcheng in Tianling County.

Who could have expected the final winner to be Suiyuan.

This plot was like a pawn crossing the river in a chess game, toppling the general.

Xiao Guangyi saw things clearly.

The water behind this project was far deeper than it appeared on the surface.

Suiyuan's ability to make a comeback wasn't due to Han Guangyao or Tang Ye, but rather some other expert.

There were high-level leaders in the province watching the Hanxing Group project, and at the last moment, they cast their votes for Suiyuan.

Shen Mingcheng's loss was not unjust at all; he lost not only because of his handling of the Dongfeng Factory incident but even more so because of his misjudgment of resources and background.

When struggling at the grassroots level, the greatest taboo is to be arrogant and conceited, yet he fell into the trap of underestimating his opponent.

He wasn't even clear-headed after losing, knowing only how to complain everywhere, acting just like a child who hadn't been weaned.

Who could have imagined that Tang Ye would rely on his ability to integrate resources to forcefully break through the encirclement.

What was even more interesting was the contrast between him and Shen Mingcheng.

Shen Mingcheng had the Xiao Family use their connections to pave the way every few days, while Tang Ye had never stepped foot in the Xiao Family's house from beginning to end.

Being ignored by the son-in-law one after another, Xiao Guangyi felt as if he had been pricked by a needle.

Could it be that in the eyes of Du Chengfeng and Tang Ye, the Xiao Family had truly become an expendable existence?

Thinking back carefully, it was indeed true that he had been too cold toward Du Chengfeng back then and had never provided any substantial help.

Du Chengfeng had struggled from the grassroots level step by step to become a Deputy Department-level Official with real power, and he had long been accustomed to fighting his battles alone.

A heart that has gone cold is too hard to warm up!

As soon as Tang Ye returned to the County Government, Gao Hong immediately convened a government meeting.

All Deputy County Magistrates and heads of county-level departments who were in town were notified.

Once everyone was seated, Gao Hong spoke into the microphone with great passion: "Comrades! Secretary Han and Comrade Tang Ye have brought back heavy news from the Municipal Party Committee. The Hanxing Group's new factory is confirmed to be located in Suiyuan! With a ten-billion investment, it will be the largest joint-venture factory in East China once completed!"

The room full of people was stunned for a moment, and it took several seconds before the room exploded.

"What? Hanxing is really coming to Suiyuan? Did I hear that right?"

"Didn't everyone say Tianling County had it in the bag before?"

"If this had been in Tianling County, their industry would have taken off directly!"

"What is the concept of a ten-billion investment? Once the factory starts production, won't Suiyuan's GDP skyrocket?"

"Secretary Han will rise straight to the top based on this project!"

"That's for sure! Even if we just get a fraction of the political achievements, it'll be more than enough to keep us busy!"

"Tang Ye is in charge of investment promotion; he's caught a big fish this time and can brag about it for the rest of his life!"

"Hey, there were people who wanted to see him make a fool of himself back then, thinking he couldn't handle the work of investment promotion at all!"

For officials, political achievements are like experience points in a game.

The main force clearing the dungeon takes the lion's share, but those who join the party can also get a share of the experience.

With political achievements like this, even getting a small portion is enough to be satisfied.

County Magistrate Gao Hong was in a good mood, clutching his speech draft and speaking eloquently.

Nie Kai, sitting beside him, kept glancing toward Tang Ye from time to time.

Tang Ye, however, looked like nothing had happened, his face calm and unruffled, as if this ten-billion project had absolutely nothing to do with him.

Nie Kai felt a complex mix of emotions inside.

Why did he have to be so fixated on competing with Tang Ye?

Looking at it now, those suppression tactics from before were simply a waste of time!

Looking at Gao Hong again, he was much smarter.

He had always taken the initiative to show goodwill toward Tang Ye, so now that results had been achieved, the credit naturally included a share for him!

Gao Hong smiled and glanced at Tang Ye, then said in a loud voice, "This project's success is inseparable from the contributions of Comrade Tang Ye! Why don't you say a few words?"

Tang Ye turned on the microphone, scanned the room, and said in a steady tone, "For the project to settle in Suiyuan, first of all, I must thank Secretary Han, County Magistrate Gao, and Secretary Cheng for their leadership and support, and it would not have been possible without the cooperation and coordination of everyone present."

He paused for a moment and continued, "The landing of the project is both an opportunity and a challenge. I hope all departments will view these achievements with a calm mind and bring full enthusiasm to ensure the work is done properly."

"In the next three to five years, Suiyuan's industry must not only complete the upgrading of traditional industries but also use this leading project to open a new chapter in economic development..."

Amidst the enthusiastic applause.

Tang Ye finished his speech!

He looked around at everyone!

Everyone's joy was written all over their faces!

Although Nie Kai's smile was somewhat insincere, at least at this moment, he still offered his applause!