Chapter 51: Just One Layer of Window Paper Away!

Page 04 of the Huainan Province Public Security Daily serialized a special report titled "Hanzhou Anti-Crime Chronicles."

It generated quite a positive response throughout the provincial public security, procuratorial, and judicial systems.

Liu Fang sat beside Du Xi, holding the newspaper.

"These few installments of the report are written really well; the prose is fluid, the plot is tight, the progression is twisty, and it has its ups and downs—it feels like reading a crime novel. Do you think there's a chance a director might take a liking to it and use this case as material to make a TV series?"

"You really dare to dream!"

Because this report was written so brilliantly, Du Xi had been highly praised by Team Leader Wu at the meeting, so she had been in a good mood these past few days, feeling that even the pimples on her face had disappeared quite a bit.

However, what Liu Fang said was just too exaggerated!

"Of course, what moves me the most is that the article reveals your true feelings."

"For example, this sentence: 'We should have more grassroots cadres in our lives like Comrade Tang Ye, who have both courage and strategy, do not fear powerful forces, and dare to stand up to evil forces; society will be more harmonious and beautiful.'"

Seeing her voice suddenly get louder, Du Xi hurriedly covered her mouth and gave Liu Fang a cross look, "That's enough!"

Liu Fang broke free from Du Xi's palm and poked Du Xi's slender waist with her finger, "You're usually so careless, but once you encounter Tang Ye, there's an obvious change; your face turns red, your eyes dodge, and you even smile."

Du Xi pressed down on Liu Fang's wrist and retorted, "I do not! Stop talking nonsense. He and I are classmates. There isn't any of that messy stuff you're talking about."

Liu Fang observed her best friend's subtle change in expression with a smile.

Visibly, the white turned to a faint red...

"The bystander sees clearly; you should stop lying to yourself."

Du Xi deliberately changed the subject, "Don't always talk about my affairs; how do you feel about Sun Hai?"

Liu Fang hurriedly cupped her hands to beg for mercy, "Don't go playing matchmaker randomly; this guy is a pervert!"

Du Xi was puzzled, "Why do you say that? Sun Hai's personality is very good; he's optimistic and cheerful."

Liu Fang looked left and right, leaned into Du Xi's ear, and whispered a complaint, "At first, we were chatting just fine, then he suddenly changed the subject, asked for my size, and said he wanted to send me underwear. Good heavens, this guy is too familiar! What does he take me for? I quickly blocked him."

Du Xi laughed until she was doubled over, stopping only after a long while, and wiped away tears of laughter with her finger, "You, you misunderstood him. He invested in an underwear factory in Pinghu Town; he sincerely wanted to send you a product of his own, not harass you on purpose."

Liu Fang suddenly realized, covered her mouth, and said with annoyance, "So that's how it is; it was me who wronged him."

Du Xi said with a smile: "You usually dare to take on any topic, so why didn't you keep chatting? If you had chatted a few more sentences, you would have known his intentions. I think you're very strange; could it be that you're getting serious?"

Liu Fang gave a haughty hum, waved her hand, and said, "Not at all, I genuinely took him for a glib-tongued big pervert."

Du Xi picked up her phone and dialed Sun Hai's number.

Sun Hai was helping pack in the warehouse and found a quiet corner to answer.

"Police Officer Du, what are your orders?"

Du Xi deliberately feigned an angry tone, "Why did you bully my Fangfang?"

It took Sun Hai a moment to recover, "Even if you gave me a hundred guts, I wouldn't dare bully a people's police officer? She asked me what I was busy with the other day, and I thought about sending her some of our latest homemade products. I just started the topic, and I didn't expect her to misunderstand. I called her back immediately, but she blocked me. I even used other people's phones to call, but she wouldn't answer. Sigh, it's also my fault for not explaining things clearly. Please apologize on my behalf."

Du Xi switched her phone to speaker mode.

Liu Fang heard it clearly and couldn't help but speak up, "No need for an intermediary, I forgive you."

Sun Hai felt as if he had been granted amnesty and said with a smile, "That's great. I'll treat you to a meal this weekend to apologize."

Du Xi asked with a smile, "Are you only inviting her?"

Sun Hai hurriedly said, "Of course I'm inviting you! Please do me the honor."

Liu Fang, however, reminded him with a smile, "You're still not sensible enough!"

"Haha, I'll call that kid Tang Seng too." Sun Hai's reaction was quite fast.

After hanging up, Liu Fang asked Du Xi, "Does your mother approve of you and Tang Ye being together?"

Du Xi was stunned for a moment and emphasized, "We really aren't together!"

Liu Fang pointed out, "You two have mutual feelings; it's just that the window paper hasn't been poked through yet. If you ask me, since you like him, you should be more proactive. He looks very handsome and has great ability; if you're a step slow and someone else snatches him away, you won't even have time to cry."

Du Xi was also struggling internally, but she still argued, "I don't have feelings for him!"

At this moment, Liu Fang received a call from her leader, said "I have urgent business to handle," and trotted away.

Thinking about meeting Tang Ye on the weekend.

A faint smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of Du Xi's mouth.

Chen Zhihua found Tang Ye with the Provincial Public Security Daily.

"Your classmate's writing is really good. I've been following the serialized case reports in these few issues; after finishing one, I look forward to the next, just like following a novel."

Tang Ye understood Chen Zhihua's little thoughts in a second and smiled, "Chen, barring any accidents, your name will appear in the next issue."

Chen Zhihua was very excited, "Is that so? Then I must collect the next issue of the newspaper properly. By the way, I just received a call from the County Party Committee Organization Department; Wan Ming is to be transferred to the County Bureau to serve as Deputy Director, and the position of Police Station Chief is vacant. They are asking what our opinions are."

Personnel arrangements are generally the responsibility of the Party Committee Secretary, and Chen Zhihua has the power of decision; that he could ask for his own thoughts shows he respects him very much.

Tang Ye stated his view directly, "The position of Police Station Chief is very important. If the county arranges for someone to come over who doesn't understand the situation in Pinghu, it's very easy for many problems to arise, so we must insist on arranging a cadre who is familiar with grassroots work."

"Wan Ming has high prestige in Pinghu; even though he is leaving, we still have to respect his opinion."

"Many people will be eyeing this position; after the candidate is determined, we must report to Secretary Du and strive for his support."

Chen Zhihua was very surprised; although Tang Ye stated his view, he didn't specify a list, which also shows his sense of propriety and that he fully respects him in personnel arrangements.

Chen Zhihua smiled and nodded, "Alright, I'll meet with Comrade Wan Ming later to finalize the successor."

Seeing Chen Zhihua about to leave, Tang Ye hurriedly stood up and saw Chen Zhihua to the door.

Although his relationship with Chen Zhihua is good and they are friends who have shared trials and tribulations, Chen Zhihua is now Tang Ye's superior, so he still had to show enough respect.

After Chen Zhihua finished communicating with Wan Ming privately, they agreed that Ren Jun would serve as the Police Station Chief.

Tang Ye had a good impression of Ren Jun; he had been a scout and was said to have almost been selected as a special forces soldier, but because he was injured, he missed the chance and chose to retire and return to his hometown to change professions.

In the evening, Wan Ming organized a gathering.

A farewell banquet before leaving office.

Besides his colleagues from the Police Station, he specifically invited Tang Ye.

After three rounds of drinks, Wan Ming felt the time was right; he grabbed Ren Jun's arm and gave him serious instructions!

"Gentleman, both you and I must thank Town Mayor Tang. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to get my revenge, nor would I have gained the recognition of the county bureau leadership. Only when I leave will you have the opportunity to move up. Keep a heart of gratitude and take Town Mayor Tang's words to heart in the future. If you betray him, as your master, I won't forgive you."

Ren Jun stood up, picked up his wine glass, and said with a smile to Tang Ye, "Town Mayor Tang, from now on, wherever you point, I will strike. I guarantee I will cooperate with your work."

Ren Jun had always seen the help Tang Ye provided to Wan Ming with his own eyes.

It was not some so-called connection or transfer of benefits.

Rather, it was one glorious merit medal after another.

For those on the public security front, playing a decisive role in one major case after another is hard power that is forever engraved in one's file.

Tang Ye stood up and clinked glasses with Ren Jun, "Let us work hard together and strive to make our work even more solid. With Bureau Chief Wan looking out for us in the county, I believe our work in Pinghu will quickly open up new prospects. The brothers' work will have more to look forward to, and life will get better and better."

Seeing Tang Ye show the bottom of his glass, Ren Jun hurriedly downed his drink in one gulp, picked up a piece of fatty meat to forcefully suppress the alcohol, and then spoke again.

"Town Mayor Tang said it perfectly. Bureau Chief Wan, I toast you; in the future, you must continue to help the brothers fight for benefits in the county!"

Wan Ming signaled to Ren Jun with his eyes, "The two of us master and apprentice have plenty of opportunities to drink; don't neglect Town Mayor Tang."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "Once you go to the county bureau, there will be fewer opportunities to drink with you. Everyone should cherish the opportunity!"

Today, Tang Ye did not play the "urine escape" card, because he knew that most people's attention was focused on Wan Ming.

As long as he guided them skillfully, they would launch a tidal wave of fierce attacks on Wan Ming.

Wan Ming was in a good mood and had a bold personality, so he turned no one away.

After several rounds of bombardment, under the influence of alcohol, the tone and rhythm of Wan Ming's speech began to change.

When Ren Jun toasted him again.

Wan Ming felt the alcohol rising, struggled to stand up, and then stood stiff and motionless;

Suddenly, his eyes closed, and he slid toward the underside of the table...

Tang Ye had been prepared and caught him in time, preventing him from falling to the ground.

The next afternoon, Tang Ye went to the city on business.

After finishing his work, Tang Ye went to the hospital to visit Han Ze.

Seeing Tang Ye, Wu Jie was overcome with emotion, "Town Mayor Tang, thanks to your help, the medical expenses and compensation were able to arrive on time."

Tang Ye said modestly, "It is mainly because the leaders in the county paid close attention to this matter, which is why it went so smoothly."

Wu Jie looked at her son on the hospital bed with red eyes and choked up, "He can't walk, and he doesn't even recognize me. Sigh, I don't know how long it will take for him to recover."

Tang Ye hurriedly comforted her, "He is very young, and his recovery speed will be very fast."

Wu Jie wiped away her tears, "It is already not easy that he could survive. No matter what happens to him, I will take good care of him."

Tang Ye could not help but be moved.

After comforting Wu Jie for a while, he said his goodbyes and left.

Outside the ward, in a corner.

A slender woman's shoulders were trembling continuously.

She tried her best to control her throat, but she still could not help but let out sobs.