Chapter 524: Public Relations Skills Are Too Strong!

The eight voters were: Standing Committee Member and Vice Mayor Zhao Disheng, Minister of the United Front Work Department Hou Tian, Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Yue Haiquan, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary Du Bin, Executive Vice Mayor Jiang Jing, Organization Department Minister Xia Hong, Mayor Li Chaoyang, and Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu.

From the number of votes, it could be seen that Zhou Chengwu had already grasped the initiative and the right to speak within the leadership team.

Du Chengfeng did not tell Tang Ye the results of the Standing Committee discussion.

However, this news would soon spread to Suiyuan.

After Lin Heng arrived at work, many people took the initiative to greet him, which he found a bit strange.

Not long after he sat down, Wu Yang walked into the office, his face full of smiles: "Is County Magistrate Tang in?"

Lin Heng smiled and said: "County Magistrate Tang went to the provincial capital early this morning."

Wu Yang smiled in surprise: "County Magistrate Tang is the type of person who can't stay idle!"

Lin Heng said: "Do you have any urgent business?"

Wu Yang waved his hand: "I wanted to congratulate County Magistrate Tang."

Lin Heng was stunned for a moment: "Congratulations for what?"

Wu Yang laughed in spite of himself: "You kid are also slow on the uptake. Nie Kai is under investigation, and the position of Executive Deputy County Magistrate has opened up. News has come from the Municipal Party Committee that the Municipal Standing Committee has recommended County Magistrate Tang as the candidate to serve as Executive Deputy County Magistrate. From now on, you'll have to change how you address him to 'Executive Tang'."

Although a vote was still required, Wu Yang felt that there was no problem with Tang Ye securing this position.

A look of astonishment appeared in Lin Heng's eyes, and he smiled as he said: "So that's it! I'm too out of the loop. Thank you, County Magistrate Wu, for telling me this good news."

Wu Yang patted Lin Heng on the shoulder: "You're lucky to have landed such a good leader as County Magistrate Tang. Work hard, and you'll have a bright future."

Lin Heng smiled modestly: "County Magistrate Wu, you flatter me. I don't have such great ambitions; I just hope to keep my feet on the ground and learn more from County Magistrate Tang."

Wu Yang was thoughtful: "You can indeed learn a lot by following County Magistrate Tang."

As Wu Yang left the office, he couldn't help but think to himself that one is known by the company one keeps; having stayed by Tang Ye's side for so long, Lin Heng's tone of voice was also changing to match Tang Ye's—seemingly gentle, yet revealing a sense of spirit and resilience.

After Wu Yang left, Lin Heng clenched his fist tightly.

He hadn't expected that Tang Ye was about to be promoted to Executive Deputy County Magistrate.

Although there was only a one-word difference between Standing Committee Member and Executive, it actually represented a gap of at least two terms.

One term is five years, which means ten years!

And that was only in theory.

Many people might reach a certain position in their lifetime and never be able to step into the next rank.

Yet Tang Ye had achieved it in just half a year.

The key was that Tang Ye deserved this position.

No wonder everyone's attitude toward him was different today.

It turned out it was because Tang Ye had taken a step forward.

The County Party Committee Compound was just that realistic—when you are down on your luck, everyone will step on you; when you are in luck, everyone will look up to you.

The phone rang, and Lin Heng answered it; his girlfriend's voice came through.

"Honey, I just heard some news. Is County Magistrate Tang getting promoted?"

Lin Heng smiled and said: "It's not confirmed yet, but it shouldn't be wrong. County Magistrate Tang is going to be the Executive Deputy County Magistrate."

Xi Xiao'e knew the difference between an Executive Deputy County Magistrate and a Standing Committee Deputy County Magistrate, and she said with a smile: "County Magistrate Tang is amazing. After you were taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission before, he told me to rest easy. I thought he was just bragging at the time. Now I see that everything was in his plan."

Lin Heng laughed easily: "County Magistrate Tang has always been reliable in what he says."

Xi Xiao'e teased: "My dad and mom made a bet that you could become a Town Mayor in the future. I think you might even be able to become a County Magistrate."

Lin Heng laughed out loud: "Are you making a wish? Then I will make your wish come true and let you become the wife of a County Magistrate one day!"

In Lin Heng's view, Tang Ye would definitely go to the city in the future, at least to become a Vice Mayor.

As his Liaison Officer, there was still hope for him to be promoted to Deputy Division Chief!

Tang Ye and Guo Liang arrived at the Provincial Industrial and Commercial Bank.

Chen Lan was wearing the uniform of the Industrial and Commercial Bank to receive Tang Ye.

The way Chen Lan looked in her uniform made Tang Ye's eyes light up.

She looked very fresh and spirited, her makeup was exquisite yet natural, her eyes seemed capable of speech, and her lips were full, giving one a sense of intellect and confidence.

"Sister Lan, let me introduce you. This is Guo Liang."

Chen Lan looked at Guo Liang and gave a faint smile, "We've met; I've eaten the hairy crabs you sent!"

Guo Liang hurriedly smiled, "I've been transferred to Suiyuan and am working at an investment and financing company under the Government."

A flash of surprise crossed Chen Lan's eyes.

She wondered to herself, had Guo Liang succeeded in lobbying for a position?

Chen Lan had previously thought Guo Liang was quite sleazy.

However, since he was someone brought by Tang Ye, she found Guo Liang much more pleasing to the eye now.

After waiting in the conference room for a while, Chen Lan led Tang Ye and Guo Liang into an office.

Chen Lan introduced them: "President Wu, this is Tang Ye, the Deputy County Magistrate of Suiyuan County. This is Guo Liang, the General Manager of Xinlv Investment Development Co., Ltd."

Tang Ye had looked up President Wu's information online; although she was a woman nearly fifty years old, she was well-maintained and did not have a single wrinkle on her face.

President Wu had a kind smile on her face: "Chen Lan says you are her cousin-in-law?"

Tang Ye smiled and said: "My wife and Chen Lan are cousins."

President Wu nodded slightly: "I find the proposal you submitted very interesting—combining banks with industrial bases to build a financing platform for enterprises."

Tang Ye said softly: "For the bank, this can accurately capture key enterprises, complete financial tasks, and achieve a win-win goal for all parties."

President Wu smiled: "To be honest with you, this proposal seems familiar."

Tang Ye took the opportunity to say: "President Wu, actually we have met once before. At that time, my mentor, Dean Jiang Jinpeng, had reported this idea to you at an event."

A look of surprise appeared in President Wu's eyes: "No wonder you look familiar; I finally have an impression. We even took a photo together back then. However, you have changed quite a bit, and I didn't recognize you for a moment."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "It has been several years since we last met; I was still a student back then, but now I have grown old. Yet, President Wu has not changed a bit."

President Wu's face was full of smiles.

She had a deep impression of Tang Ye.

It was similar to the attraction a beautiful woman has for a man.

A man with a handsome appearance will also leave a deep impression in a woman's mind.

Chen Lan wore a smile, watching Tang Ye and President Wu close the distance between them in just a few words, and she sighed inwardly that Tang Ye's public relations ability was too strong.

"President Wu, I know your work schedule is very tight. I wonder if you are free tonight; I would like to talk to you further about our cooperation," Tang Ye proposed proactively.

President Wu pondered for a moment and smiled slightly, "Fine, then let's have a casual meal together tonight."

President Wu's answer made Chen Lan quite emotional, as she knew that President Wu rarely attended social engagements.

Tang Ye knew that President Wu was doing this for the sake of Jiang Jinpeng.

Teacher Jiang is now a prominent figure in Qiongjin as well.

Evening.

Tang Ye booked a private room at a famous restaurant nearby.

President Wu arrived for the appointment on time.

Guo Liang whispered to Tang Ye, "Today's ingredients were all brought over from Hanzhou, and the chef is a master chef from Shizi Lou in Hanzhou, who studied under a state banquet chef."

President Wu was a bit surprised, "For a casual meal, there was no need to go to such trouble."

Tang Ye smiled and said to President Wu, "President Wu, this is also to let you feel our sincerity."

Tang Ye thought to himself that Guo Liang was very thoughtful when it came to social graces.

He himself had indeed not thought of this point.

Guo Liang had only told Tang Ye about this arrangement half an hour ago.

It was somewhat similar to pursuing a girl.

If you have money, there are ways to pursue with money.

If you don't have money, there are ways to pursue without money.

For government departments, they can mobilize resources to accomplish big things with little money.

A woman of President Wu's level must have a strong sense of vigilance.

By using a sense of ritual and being less utilitarian, he could make her feel his sincerity.