Chapter 512: The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn!

Cheng Lin walked out of the office in a huff.

Han Guangyao looked at Cheng Lin's departing back with a complex expression.

He had not expected that Cheng Lin would value Tang Ye so highly.

For the sake of Tang Ye, she was willing to break with him!

Since Cheng Lin arrived in Suiyuan, she had always planned wholeheartedly for him and was the firmest supporter in the Standing Committee.

Han Guangyao realized that his actions were indeed inappropriate, chilling the hearts of those cadres who had been parachuted into Suiyuan.

However, at this moment, he had his own plan in doing so!

The news of the falling out between Cheng Lin and Han Guangyao spread instantly throughout the compound.

"Have you heard? Secretary Cheng and Secretary Han had a fierce argument."

"It is said that Secretary Han secretly held a meeting and made a decision while Secretary Cheng was leading a team for an inspection outside the province."

"Secretary Cheng only got so angry because she heard that Tang Ye's division of labor was to be adjusted and West City Development was to be handed over to Nie Kai."

"Secretary Han really went too far with this. County Magistrate Tang has shed blood for the organization; he shouldn't be kicked out!"

"Tang Ye is in trouble himself now. I heard Lin Heng has already confessed his problems at the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Tang Ye likely has quite a few issues as well."

……

Tang Ye was sitting in his office when he heard footsteps and looked up to see Cheng Lin coming to find him.

"Sister Lin, your inspection outside the province ended so quickly? Did it go smoothly?"

Seeing Tang Ye's relaxed expression, Cheng Lin said helplessly, "It's already an emergency, why aren't you worried at all?"

"Sister, soldiers come to block, water comes to cover; it's not as exaggerated as you say," Tang Ye laughed.

Cheng Lin sighed, "Does Lin Heng really have problems?"

Tang Ye gave a bitter smile, "I'm not a roundworm in Lin Heng's stomach, how would I know if he has problems? Even if he doesn't, if they insist he does, there's nothing I can do."

Cheng Lin stroked her chin and said gloomily, "Why has Old Han changed so much? Has he encountered something?"

Tang Ye thought for a moment but did not tell Cheng Lin about Han Haoyang being controlled by Xiao Zi'an.

"Sister Lin, during the time I go to the Provincial Party School for Party School Training, please keep an eye on the progress of West City Development. If there are any problems, have them coordinate with you."

Cheng Lin sighed, "I know. But I'm worried that you won't be able to attend this Provincial Party School training class."

Tang Ye understood what Cheng Lin meant.

If Lin Heng was taken away by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and said things unfavorable to Tang Ye during the investigation, Tang Ye would inevitably be implicated.

What awaited Tang Ye might not be the Provincial Party School, but the interrogation room of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"Sister Lin, the innocent will clear themselves. Trust the organization; it will not miss a bad person, nor will it wrongly accuse a good one."

Tang Ye secretly thought Cheng Lin was overthinking it, but he was also somewhat moved.

……

After Cheng Lin left, there was a knock at the door.

Tang Ye called out to come in.

Xi Xiao'e walked in and knelt directly in front of Tang Ye.

Tang Ye hurriedly helped Xi Xiao'e up.

"Teacher Xi, what are you doing?"

Xi Xiao'e choked up, "County Magistrate Tang, I beg you. You must help Lin Heng."

Tang Ye led Xi Xiao'e to the sofa and let her sit down.

"Teacher Xi, I was very surprised to hear the news that Lin Heng was taken away for investigation by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. However, I have great confidence in Lin Heng; he would absolutely never do anything illegal or undisciplined, so you don't need to worry too much. I guarantee you that after a while, he will definitely return safe and sound."

Xi Xiao'e wiped her tears and said with a trembling voice, "County Magistrate Tang, I really cannot live without Lin Heng. I can give everything for him; whatever you need me to do, I will promise you."

Xi Xiao'e's words were clearly spoken in a state of panic and could easily lead people to think the wrong way.

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Xiao'e, please believe me. Lin Heng will definitely be fine. Do not lose your composure, and do not do anything extreme."

Xi Xiao'e stared blankly at Tang Ye and nodded forcefully, "I understand, I will listen to you!"

After Xi Xiao'e left, Tang Ye sighed to himself.

Lin Heng was a chess piece on the board.

However, this was also a good thing for Lin Heng.

Generally, people who have had contact with the Discipline Inspection Commission will never touch illegal or undisciplined matters again.

Letting him experience it once, having an unforgettable experience, will give him immunity to sugar-coated bullets in the future.

……

The County Party Committee Compound was an incredibly realistic place.

Before, when Tang Ye was in power, many people often came over to sit for a while.

Now that Tang Ye had broken with Han Guangyao, the doorway was instantly deserted.

However, what comforted Tang Ye was that Wu Yang had not changed his stance.

Wu Yang walked in, sat down, and said indignantly, "Now the whole compound is saying you are going to be transferred away. These people are truly too wicked. They don't even think about what Suiyuan was like half a year ago. If you leave now, wouldn't Suiyuan go back to its old ways?"

Tang Ye patted Wu Yang on the shoulder, "Old Wu, you overestimate me!"

Wu Yang said in a deep voice, "County Magistrate Tang, you underestimate your own influence. Now many people feel you will become the new banner of Suiyuan. However, this is chilling to everyone. Everyone is privately cursing Old Han as a loner who lacks the capacity to tolerate others."

Tang Ye smiled and did not comment on Han Guangyao.

Matters are accomplished through secrecy!

There were some things he was already pushing in the dark, and the fewer people who knew, the better.

He could also use this crisis to see clearly the people around him—who were fence-sitters and who were worth trusting.

"Has there been any movement from Chen Chu's side during this time?"

Wu Yang took out a document and handed it to Tang Ye.

"Chen Chu's behavior after taking charge of the County Garden Bureau has been truly unsightly. Here is a landscaping budget for Tianhu Park; two pine trees are quoted at 750,000 yuan."

What kind of pine trees are so expensive?

"Such expensive pine trees, which grew quite well in the mountains, what value do they have once placed in a park?"

Tang Ye frowned and sneered.

Wu Yang sighed, "I've looked into it with Gu Jing; pine trees like these cost at most thirty or forty thousand yuan. Gu Jing is now relieved that she didn't take on this project, because she knew that sooner or later, the truth would come out and cause major trouble."

A cold sneer appeared on the corner of Tang Ye's mouth, "Director Chen has quite an appetite."

Wu Yang said angrily, "He covers up and indulges his own cronies in every way, while attacking and retaliating against those who have made contributions! The sky over Suiyuan has turned dark again!"

Tang Ye patted Wu Yang and comforted him earnestly, "The night before dawn is the darkest."

Wu Yang looked at Tang Ye in surprise.

What was Tang Ye implying?

As soon as the words fell, a group of people walked into the office.

The person in the lead said in a deep voice, "Comrade Tang Ye, we are staff from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection. Please cooperate with us and come with us!"

Tang Ye slowly stood up, was flanked by the staff on his left and right, and walked out of the room.

Wu Yang watched Tang Ye leave, instantly breaking into a cold sweat.

He had not expected Tang Ye to be taken away by the staff of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection right in front of him.

Wu Yang felt worried for Tang Ye, because he knew what it meant for Tang Ye to be taken away.

Had he stood on the wrong side!

Even if he was wrong, Wu Yang did not regret it.

If given another chance to choose.

He would still choose to walk side by side with Tang Ye without hesitation.

Because he could not tolerate the lawless behavior of Nie Kai, Gao Hong, and their ilk.

He had collected quite a lot of material regarding the illegal and disciplinary violations of Nie Kai and the others.

If Tang Ye were framed by Nie Kai and the others, he would definitely stand up!

At worst, he would go down with them!