Chapter 507: At Least Be a Deputy Town Mayor!

Lin Heng held the documents and walked into Tang Ye's office.

"County Magistrate Tang, these few documents from above are quite urgent and need to be signed and approved quickly."

"Mm, put them down! Come in and get the documents in half an hour." Tang Ye was quite satisfied with Lin Heng's work ability and attitude.

Basically, as long as Tang Ye worked overtime, Lin Heng would accompany him.

There are feelings between people; in the process of long-term companionship, a certain bond had developed between Tang Ye and Lin Heng.

Half an hour later, Lin Heng walked into the office, discovered that Tang Ye had already handled those few documents properly, and picked up the documents, preparing to leave.

Tang Ye called out to stop Lin Heng, "I heard that your girlfriend's parents recently came to Suiyuan?"

Lin Heng was slightly startled, "Yes, they came to Hanzhou for tourism and are staying at the County Reception House. I asked the office to help arrange it. County Magistrate Tang, please rest assured, I will pay the expenses."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "You misunderstood. You contact them; tonight I will play the host and invite them to dinner."

Lin Heng looked at Tang Ye in surprise, "County Magistrate Tang, that would be too much trouble for you!"

Tang Ye patted Lin Heng on the shoulder, "You have been working with me for quite a long time and often work overtime. Your girlfriend has always supported your work. Since her parents have come, it is only right to show some appreciation."

Lin Heng said gratefully, "County Magistrate Tang, thank you so much."

After getting off work, Tang Ye arrived at a restaurant next to the County Government.

Lin Heng and Xi Xiao'e's parents were waiting in a private room.

After Tang Ye entered the private room, the few people immediately stood up.

Tang Ye shook hands with Xi Xiao'e's parents respectively and said with a smile, "Welcome, Uncle and Aunt, to Suiyuan. Lin Heng is my Liaison Officer and also my good friend."

Xi's father said excitedly, "County Magistrate Tang, you are so busy, yet you still invite us to dinner; it really makes us feel flattered."

Tang Ye said, "Today is a banquet between friends; you don't need to be restrained."

Xi's mother knew that her daughter's job transfer was helped by Tang Ye, so she held Tang Ye in high regard.

Lin Heng could perceive the change in his girlfriend's parents' attitude and felt secretly grateful in his heart.

Tang Ye hosting the two elders today was mainly to bolster his subordinate's standing.

To have a superior like Tang Ye who thinks of his subordinates is indeed a stroke of luck.

Tang Ye took the initiative to toast Xi's father.

After a few glasses of wine, Xi's father's voice gradually grew louder.

"County Magistrate Tang, I toast you a glass. My daughter was only able to successfully transfer her job thanks to your help."

"It is mainly Little Lin's credit. He is very motivated, and everyone sees it."

Xi's father knew clearly that Tang Ye was a County Party Committee Standing Committee member of Suiyuan and a Deputy County Magistrate; it was rare for a Deputy Division Level Official to be so enthusiastic toward an ordinary person like himself.

His vanity was satisfied to an unprecedented degree, and he secretly pondered: when he returned to the village and bragged to that bunch of people in the village, he would finally have some capital now.

"Uncle Xi, I heard that Lin Heng and Xiao'e's marriage encountered some setbacks. I originally thought I would be able to drink their wedding wine at the end of this year."

Xi's father was stunned for a moment and laughed awkwardly, "County Magistrate Tang... how did this matter reach your ears?"

After saying this, Xi's father glanced at Lin Heng quickly, his eyes revealing blame.

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Lin Heng and I work together every day. To tell the truth, the time we spend together is longer than the time I spend with my family. Occasionally, besides work, we also chat about trivial matters in life. I know Lin Heng very well and know his feelings for Xi Xiao'e. At the same time, I must also say that Lin Heng is a very excellent young man and is a very good match for Xiao'e. If they missed each other, it would be too regrettable."

Xi's father looked at Tang Ye with a complex expression, finally understanding that Tang Ye inviting them to dinner today was actually applying pressure on him.

"County Magistrate Tang, every family has its own difficulties. Lin Heng is good to Xiao'e, but we, the couple, raised her, so we also need some security."

Tang Ye interrupted Xi's father and said with a smile, "Although Lin Heng is still young and only earns a fixed salary, he is young enough, and there will definitely be good development in the future. I guarantee to you that Lin Heng will definitely be good to Xiao'e; furthermore, if your family encounters any trouble in the future, he will definitely step forward without hesitation. You are lucky to have met a potential stock; you must seize the opportunity and don't miss it!"

Although Xi's father had not read many books, he could understand Tang Ye's meaning and laughed sheepishly: "County Magistrate Tang, I have taken your words to heart. With your words, I am willing to entrust Xiao'e to him with peace of mind."

Seeing Xi's father relent, Lin Heng said excitedly: "Dad, please rest assured, I will definitely be good to Xiao'e and will also be filial to you both."

Xi Xiao'e's eyes turned red.

These past few days, her parents had been putting pressure on her, forcing Lin Heng to provide a bride price, which made her want to sever ties with her parents at one point.

Now that Tang Ye had stepped in, he had finally persuaded her father.

It was mainly because her father had admired officials since he was a child and felt that what a cadre said could not be wrong.

Seeing that he had said enough, Tang Ye did not bring up issues related to their marriage again.

After Xi Xiao'e's parents returned to the hotel.

Xi's mother complained in a low voice: "Why did you say you didn't want a bride price at the dinner table today? Without a bride price, what will happen to our son's marriage?"

Xi's father glared at Xi's mother in annoyance: "No wonder they say women have long hair and short insight. County Magistrate Tang personally spoke up for Lin Heng, could I not give him face?"

Xi's mother poked Xi's father's forehead with her finger: "You'd rather die for face and suffer for it. Can face be eaten as a meal? If our son can't get married, I absolutely won't agree to Xiao'e's marriage."

Xi's father slammed the table and said angrily: "I can listen to you on some small matters, but you must listen to me on this one."

Xi's mother looked at her husband in surprise: "After drinking a little wine, do you really think you're something?"

Xi's father's tone became serious: "I used to think this kid Lin Heng was just an ordinary civil servant, but I didn't expect his leader to appreciate him so much. This leader of his is not even thirty years old and is already a Deputy Division Level Official, and he holds real power. In a few years, he might be able to become a County Magistrate or County Party Secretary, and Lin Heng will also rise with him; wanting to be a Town Mayor will be a piece of cake. Shouldn't you be secretly happy to have a Town Mayor as a son-in-law?"

Xi's mother said in surprise: "Lin Heng can be a Town Mayor? Him?"

Xi's father nodded slightly: "Look at the Town Mayor in our town; although his salary isn't high, a bunch of people go to give him gifts during festivals. I heard he has a room at home specifically for storing cigarettes and alcohol. When the time comes, can he not help our son?"

It can only be said that Xi's father considers things further than the average person, but his positioning for Lin Heng is only a Town Mayor.

It can only be said that Xi's father's cognition is also limited!

After some ideological work by Xi's father, Xi's mother also managed to figure out the key point.

Xi's father patted Xi's mother's shoulder: "Be more polite to Lin Heng in the future. This child doesn't like to talk; he might be the type who keeps everything to himself and will remember all the times we made things difficult for him."

Xi's mother said in surprise: "Understood. However, if he can't become a Town Mayor, I'm not done with you in the future."

Xi's father was thoughtful, "At the very least, he can be a Deputy Town Mayor!"