Chapter 603: Provoking Someone Who Shouldn't Be Provoked!

"County Magistrate Tang, what do you intend to do now?"

Cai Meifen was also in a state of utter confusion these days.

Having partnered with Sun Hai for so long, although Sun Hai often spoke casually and unreliably, he was actually quite dependable when it came to getting things done.

Cai Meifen was responsible for internal management, while Sun Hai was responsible for negotiating projects externally.

The two could be considered comrades-in-arms.

Of course, disagreements would arise; for instance, when Sun Hai initially recruited former convicts to join the company, Cai Meifen had held an opposing view.

However, now that a crisis had emerged, Cai Meifen had no intention of fleeing.

On the contrary, she was working hard to find a way to solve the problem.

"Do you have an itemized record of the public relations expenses?"

"There are records." Facing Tang Ye, Cai Meifen did not hide anything.

"Bring them to me!" Tang Ye was satisfied with Cai Meifen's trust in him.

Cai Meifen stood up, opened a safe in front of Tang Ye, took out an account book from inside, and handed it to Tang Ye.

Tang Ye flipped through it and was somewhat surprised, "The public relations expenses have actually reached two million!"

Cai Meifen sighed, "We had no choice; these are the rules. Even with your connections, that was only an entrance ticket. Once everyone enters the game, they have to follow the rules of the game."

"I am the legal representative of the company; if necessary, I can take full responsibility."

Cai Meifen gritted her teeth, and the words she spoke moved Tang Ye quite a bit.

"This matter has nothing to do with you. Rest assured, neither Sun Hai nor I are the kind of people you imagine." Tang Ye comforted her.

Cai Meifen was slightly startled, a look of gratitude appearing on her face.

If it had been Bi Danian, in this situation, he would likely have pushed her out to take the fall.

"Sun Hai's biggest problem now is not involvement with organized crime, but bribery. Since the company started operating, is there an itemized list for the public relations expenses?" Tang Ye asked softly.

One is often helpless when caught up in the world.

Muck transport and construction waste recycling all involve dealing with the government, and it is inevitable that some people will take the opportunity to demand bribes or kickbacks.

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "I'll take the account book!"

Cai Meifen did not ask what Tang Ye intended to do with the account book and said softly, "Alright, if there is anything you need me to do, notify me at any time!"

With the increase in his experience, age, and position, Tang Ye rarely showed signs of anger, and this time was no different.

Yet, in Cai Meifen's eyes, she saw a special kind of charisma.

Although Tang Ye was young, he was mature and steady; having him as her great backer was as stable as it could possibly be.

She didn't know why she had this confidence.

This crisis would surely be resolved smoothly.

……

After leaving the company, Tang Ye waited for Guo Zhengting at a teahouse.

Guo Zhengting knew why Tang Ye had sought him out, and his mood was extremely complicated.

"County Magistrate Guo, long time no see, please sit!"

Guo Zhengting sat opposite Tang Ye, picked up the teacup that had already been steeped, took a sip, and said softly, "County Magistrate Tang, you must have come to see me because of Sun Hai, right?"

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "Setting aside the fact that Sun Hai is my classmate, County Magistrate Guo should also help him out of consideration for the efforts he has made for Tianling!"

Guo Zhengting gave a helpless, bitter smile, "It's not that I don't want to help him, but my heart is willing while my strength is lacking! You know what Secretary Shen's personality is like; because he is a cadre parachuted in from the provincial level, he is very overbearing in his work. For the sake of the unity of the leadership team, I can only cooperate with his work."

Tang Ye smiled faintly, "Judging by your tone, you still have objections to his working style. I am indeed here today because of Sun Hai's matter. I just came from his company and obtained an account book; please take a look!"

Guo Zhengting took the account book, looked at the details inside, and was instantly stunned.

Like Gu Wenqin, Sun Hai was also a CPPCC Member, so he walked very closely with many officials and cadres. During holidays, Sun Hai would always arrange for people to send gifts, and he was no exception himself.

Although the account book did not record these minor expenses, some of the larger expenditures were written very clearly.

"County Magistrate Tang, this account book should be handed over to the Discipline Inspection Commission, not to me." Guo Zhengting felt like it was a hot potato the moment he touched it.

"County Magistrate Guo, back when Secretary-General Cheng Feng was in Tianling, he spent a period of time rectifying work styles and cracking down on those cadres who abused their power. However, after Shen Mingcheng took office, these unhealthy tendencies have resurfaced. This is just a problem existing in one enterprise; if a thorough investigation is conducted, it will certainly involve many companies and cover every aspect."

Quietly and imperceptibly, Tang Ye had skillfully planted the seeds of conflict into Guo Zhengting's heart.

He wanted to dismantle Shen Mingcheng's power and prestige from within the Tianling leadership team!

A complex look appeared in Guo Zhengting's eyes.

He had long been at odds with Shen Mingcheng.

"If this account book is made public, it will also be very disadvantageous to Sun Hai!"

"County Magistrate Guo, that is where you are wrong. Sun Hai is not the legal representative of the transport engineering company, so he was unaware of these matters. The responsibility does not lie with him. If necessary, the company can send a responsible person to cooperate with the relevant departments in the investigation and strive for a lighter punishment."

Guo Zhengting instantly understood what Tang Ye meant.

The company could arrange for a Project Manager to take the fall for the crime of bribery.

In this way, the Tianling County Government would be in a very passive position.

Using a trivial little pawn, the entire chess game could be disrupted.

Tang Ye's methods were as tricky as ever!

Shen Mingcheng had provoked someone he shouldn't have!

This was not the first time Guo Zhengting had dealt with Tang Ye; he had been an opponent before, and he felt a sense of relief that he was no longer an opponent of Tang Ye's now.

By taking advantage of this opportunity, they could even form an alliance.

"I will accept this account book. Shen Mingcheng is narrow-minded, opinionated, and devious; holding the position of County Party Secretary is a huge disaster for Tianling County."

At this moment, Guo Zhengting revealed his inner thoughts to Tang Ye.

Tang Ye also took the opportunity to paint a big picture for Guo Zhengting.

"County Magistrate Guo, you have worked in Tianling for many years and have worked conscientiously, achieving many results that everyone has witnessed. For you, this is a very good opportunity."

Guo Zhengting secretly pondered that Tang Ye's words carried a strong sense of incitement.

However, this also poked at the flame within his heart.

In the officialdom, no one can refuse the temptation of power.

If Shen Mingcheng were to vacate the position of County Party Secretary, as County Magistrate, he would have a great hope of replacing him.

If anyone else had dangled such bait before Guo Zhengting, Guo Zhengting would not have felt any ripples.

But, coming from Tang Ye's mouth, the meaning was different.

Tang Ye represented Du Chengfeng; if he supported him, wouldn't that mean Du Chengfeng would also support him?

Although Guo Zhengting and Du Chengfeng had unpleasant experiences before, now Du Chengfeng and Guo Zhengting had reached a certain tacit understanding.

Tianling was Du Chengfeng's base of operations, and Du Chengfeng needed Guo Zhengting to act as his agent to stabilize the morale in Tianling County.