Chapter 573: The Eldest Princess is Acting a Bit Unusual!

"Xiao Hui, is something the matter?"

"I want to talk to you about a project. Can we meet to discuss it?"

Tang Ye felt a bit strange and asked calmly, "What project?"

Xiao Hui guessed that Tang Ye was interested in this and said, "Hongyang Education Group plans to invest in a private school in Hanzhou. They previously conducted site selection research in Chengzhong District, but the project was shelved later because the official in charge at the District Education Bureau was transferred. I know the person in charge of this project; I contacted him today, and he is quite interested in investing in Suiyuan."

Tang Ye had heard of this project.

Currently, Suiyuan City is carrying out investment promotion work in many fields, and if the education industry could be brought in, it would naturally be a good thing.

Tang Ye's voice was low: "This project is worth studying carefully!"

Xiao Hui felt a surge of joy: "When do you have time? I'll set up a meeting!"

Tang Ye said with difficulty: "I have been attending classes at the Provincial Party School during this period, and I have to attend classes during the day!"

Xiao Hui offered: "Then how about tomorrow night? Many places are competing for this kind of project. If you want to secure it, you have to strike while the iron is hot."

Tang Ye guessed that Xiao Hui was quite sincere and said, "Fine, let's make it tomorrow!"

After hanging up Xiao Hui's call, Tang Ye thought about how Xiao Hui had called Du Xi last night and felt some concerns, so he dialed Du Xi's number.

"Wife, have you rested?"

"Not yet, I'm getting ready to rest in a bit! Is something the matter?"

Tang Ye asked proactively: "Xiao Hui called you last night; what did she say to you? You must not hide it from me."

Du Xi said in surprise: "She didn't say anything, just the usual, complaining about Shao Jinbo, complaining about life!"

Tang Ye gave a wry smile: "You are still lying to me!"

Du Xi realized: "She contacted you?"

Tang Ye guessed that Du Xi had hidden something and said: "Yes! She asked to meet me, saying there was a collaboration. I feel a bit strange."

Du Xi sighed at Tang Ye's keen intuition and told the truth: "I'm sorry, husband, I lied! Recently, the Director of the Education Bureau of Chengzhong District was transferred away, and a new director replaced them who is extremely critical of her, so she wanted me to step in and say something to you or my father to help her transfer her job."

Tang Ye frowned: "This woman Xiao Hui really has ulterior motives... she's quite capable of stirring things up!"

Du Xi said: "I was afraid you would find it troublesome, so I didn't tell you about this."

Tang Ye said with a smile: "That was a white lie. In the future, if you encounter similar things, you can give me a heads-up. Nothing else, go to sleep early!"

Du Xi hummed: "Husband, I feel uncomfortable in my stomach today, and I keep wanting to retch."

Tang Ye widened his eyes and asked cautiously: "Really? Have you tried using a pregnancy test?"

Du Xi said regretfully: "I tried, but there were no two lines!"

Tang Ye comforted her: "You are still too concerned about it. Relax, don't put pressure on yourself."

Du Xi said with a wry smile: "I'll go to the hospital tomorrow to check my blood; that's more accurate!"

Tang Ye chatted with Du Xi for a while longer before hanging up the phone.

Xiao Hui contacting him really did have another purpose!

Tang Ye also felt a mix of emotions.

Whether Xiao Hui is living happily or not is not important to Tang Ye.

What is important is that Tang Ye needs to know Xiao Hui's purpose.

If he could really facilitate Hongyang Education Group's investment in Suiyuan, helping Xiao Hui transfer her job would actually not be difficult.

This world is very realistic; one has to talk about interest exchanges.

Tang Ye harbors wariness toward Xiao Hui, but they were classmates after all.

Thinking back carefully, Xiao Hui has no hostility toward him.

On the contrary, once when she saw Shao Jinbo get his hands on his whistleblowing materials, she not only stopped Shao Jinbo but also warned him in advance.

As for the few times Xiao Hui revealed her true emotions to him, Tang Ye did not take them to heart.

He and Shao Jinbo have already distanced themselves.

It is inevitable that Xiao Hui would feel some discomfort in her heart, forming a sense of disparity.

If he and Shao Jinbo swapped positions, Tang Ye believes Xiao Hui would absolutely not look at him straight in the eye.

Of course, Tang Ye quite enjoys Xiao Hui's current psychological state.

Making those who looked down on him, especially women, feel lost, frustrated, and regretful.

This is the motivation many men want to strive for.

Although Tang Ye is a person with vision and an open mind, it is hard for him to avoid being conventional!

The next morning, Tang Ye called Du Xi to ask about the blood test results.

Du Xi was very disappointed; the doctor said it was a false pregnancy.

Tang Ye comforted her, though he was also a bit puzzled.

He and Du Xi have been married for a year; logically, she should have conceived.

Could it be that his marksmanship is not good enough?

In the afternoon, after classes were dismissed, Tang Ye returned to the dormitory, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and planned to keep the appointment.

When he went out, Dong Miaoying called out to Tang Ye from behind: "There is a gathering tonight, are you attending?"

Tang Ye was full of apologies: "Sorry, I have a dinner engagement tonight."

Dong Miaoying was a bit surprised, because Tang Ye rarely participated in social engagements at the Party School; originally, Dong Miaoying wanted to pull Tang Ye to meet some classmates, but she didn't expect Tang Ye to refuse again.

"Fine, then let's meet next time!"

Tang Ye took a taxi to the restaurant.

Xiao Hui was waiting at the entrance.

Under Xiao Hui's guidance, Tang Ye arrived at the private room, and Tang Ye took the initiative to shake hands with Tan Weibin.

"County Magistrate Tang, you are even younger than I imagined!"

"President Tan, I have long heard of your great name and have been looking forward to meeting you," Tang Ye said with polite pleasantries.

Tan Weibin introduced a woman beside him to Tang Ye: "This is Yang Ying, the person in charge of our group's project department."

Yang Ying picked up a business card and handed it to Tang Ye: "County Magistrate Tang, this is my business card. Please offer your guidance."

Tang Ye hurriedly took out his business card to exchange with Yang Ying.

Tang Ye secretly observed the way the two interacted and formed a preliminary judgment.

In terms of rank, Yang Ying might not be as high as Tan Weibin, but Yang Ying was not without decision-making power regarding whether the project could settle in Suiyuan.

Tan Weibin invited Yang Ying to eat together, also to prove that he was getting things done and had been working hard to expand business for the group.

As for whether the matter succeeded or not, that was Yang Ying's business.

Yang Ying's age was not considered old, and her appearance was not particularly outstanding, but she possessed a capable and free-spirited temperament.

Tang Ye had previously learned about Hongyang Education Group; the Founder was named Yang Dong, who was a graduate of Yanjing University.

At first, it started as an English training institution, tutoring others to study abroad, but later the business grew larger and larger, and they began to open many private schools across the country.

Yang Ying shared the same surname as Yang Dong, so perhaps there was a close connection.

Yang Ying had also done her homework on Tang Ye, knowing that although he was an Executive Deputy County Magistrate, he still had a say in Suiyuan.

More importantly, Tang Ye had a father-in-law who was a Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee Member.

Yang Ying initially thought that Tang Ye had risen so quickly by relying on resources.

But after chatting for a few sentences, she discovered that Tang Ye's knowledge structure was diverse.

He could keep up with any topic and could even speak with depth!

As for his insights into the development of the education sector, he also had his own opinions, and she gradually formed a brand-new view of Tang Ye.

"County Magistrate Tang, what is your view on private education?"

"Private education is elite education, and it will have good room for development in the short term. However, every industry has its peaks and troughs. Moreover, education involves the foundation of the country and is greatly influenced by policy. In twenty years at most, private education will experience fluctuations due to policy impacts."

"I didn't expect you to be so pessimistic about private education! Does that mean I can understand it as you not having a strong desire for this project?"

"It is not pessimism, but being prepared for danger in times of peace. Right now, private education is definitely a sunrise industry. But when we analyze an industry, we must both look to the future and be grounded in the present!"

Sparks flew constantly between Yang Ying and Tang Ye during their conversation!

Tan Weibin was secretly surprised, because the "Long Princess" was clearly talking a bit too much today, and her performance was somewhat unusual!