Chapter 608: The Father-in-Law Dotes on the Son-in-Law Even More!

During the Spring Festival, business at all the major hotels and restaurants in Yanjing is exceptionally booming.

This stems from the "running to ministries for funds" practice that is emphasized everywhere across the country at this time of year.

At the end of the year, it is both a reasonable and appropriate excuse to visit leaders, and a way to pave the way for the coming year's work.

Matters such as project approvals, fund allocations, and cadre promotions are all tied to the opportunities for local development and individual political achievements in the coming year.

Du Chengfeng spent several days running around Yanjing with Municipal Party Secretary Zhou Chengwu, visiting many old leaders from Huai Province, and benefited greatly.

He was filled with gratitude toward Zhou Chengwu.

The other party valued him and trusted him, having long since regarded him as a confidant to be carefully cultivated.

Over the past year or so, Du Chengfeng had made significant progress and had long since fully adapted to the current work intensity.

Zhou Chengwu was also very satisfied with him.

Du Chengfeng's nickname, "Go-Getter," was by no means an empty title; he was simply an out-and-out "energy monster."

The civil servant group in Huaguo can be called one of the most elite groups.

Those who can stand out from this group are all experts possessing unique skills.

Although their "unique skills" are not as legendary as the wall-scaling and peerless martial arts in wuxia novels, they are mostly specialized, unrivaled housekeeping skills.

That Du Chengfeng could step-by-step reach his current position naturally meant he possessed talents that differed from the average person.

Zhou Chengwu only resting five hours a day on average was already extraordinary; Du Chengfeng was even more exaggerated, resting no more than four hours a day, and even if he didn't sleep for two consecutive days, he could quickly adjust to his best state in about ten minutes.

The Elder Gao they visited today was an old cadre who had come out of Huai Province, and Zhou Chengwu had served as his secretary for several years under his command.

Zhou Chengwu reported the development of Hanzhou last year to Elder Gao, especially emphasizing the successful approval of the Suiyuan National Green Industrial Demonstration Base.

"Elder Gao, you have always urged me that the economic lifeline of the country must be rooted in industry, and I have always kept it in mind. Last year, we conducted a pilot project in Suiyuan, reorganizing the original Industrial Park, and created a brand-new industrial system with green energy conservation and sustainable development as the theme."

Elder Gao smiled and said, "Lao Hong mentioned to me that this project was secured by his last disciple. That young comrade is named Tang Ye, and he is very good."

Zhou Chengwu smiled and glanced at Du Chengfeng, introducing him to Elder Gao: "It is quite a coincidence; Tang Ye is actually Cheng Feng's son-in-law."

A flash of surprise crossed Elder Gao's eyes; he nodded slightly toward Du Chengfeng and smiled: "Your son-in-law is very outstanding. I recently read an article of his and was deeply moved."

After saying this, Elder Gao stood up, took a document from the cabinet, and handed it to Zhou Chengwu: "This is the thesis Lao Hong gave me, written by Tang Ye. The conception is profound, the perspective is broad, and the several viewpoints put forward are quite refreshing.

He believes that our country's current economic development is at a critical stage, and we need to focus on changing the status quo, gradually transitioning from traditional industry to new-type industry, and he specifically put forward development suggestions and ideas in fields such as Intelligent Manufacturing, new energy vehicles, and Precision Manufacturing.

Although some viewpoints in the text still appear immature and slightly ahead of their time, I believe they are still worthy of attention."

"Old Hong originally wanted to entrust me to submit this article to 'Seeking Truth', but I think its professionalism is extremely strong, so it might be better to submit it to the State Council in the form of an internal reference."

A flash of surprise crossed Zhou Chengwu's eyes, and he immediately smiled: "Elder Gao truly has a heart for cherishing talent!"

Du Chengfeng smiled and said: "I thank Elder Gao on behalf of Tang Ye."

Elder Gao waved his hand and smiled: "No need for courtesy. The country's development needs such ambitious, talented, and thoughtful young people."

Zhou Chengwu sat for a while longer before rising to take his leave. This visit to Elder Gao was originally because he had held important positions in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and many leaders in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology today were his former subordinates, so he still had considerable influence.

Zhou Chengwu had not expected that Elder Gao's impression of Tang Ye would be so deep.

Sitting in the sedan, Zhou Chengwu smiled and said: "Cheng Feng, I didn't expect Tang Ye to be so highly regarded by Elder Gao."

Du Chengfeng sighed with emotion: "I have read this thesis; it was written by Tang Ye when he was studying at the Provincial Party School. It was later recommended as an excellent thesis by the Party School, and then there was no news of it. I didn't expect it to be so recognized by Elder Gao."

Zhou Chengwu raised his eyes, his gaze revealing wisdom, and said softly: "Little Tang is very good; he is a good seedling worth cultivating with care."

Du Chengfeng was slightly startled: "He is still too sharp in his work. Previously, investigating Xio Bio-Technology caused a huge uproar."

Zhou Chengwu, however, supported Tang Ye's approach: "Young people should always have a bit of vigor."

Du Chengfeng heard another meaning in Zhou Chengwu's tone—could it be that he intended to put more burdens on Tang Ye?

After returning to the hotel, Du Chengfeng dialed Xiao Qin's phone number.

Xiao Qin picked up the phone and asked: "You've been in Yanjing for half a month; when are you coming back?"

Du Chengfeng smiled and said: "I've seen almost everyone I need to see; I estimate I can come back tomorrow."

Xiao Qin said with pleasant surprise: "Then I'll buy more groceries; what do you want to eat?"

Du Chengfeng smiled: "I'm not that particular; anything is fine. Ask our daughter and see what Tang Ye likes to eat."

Xiao Qin was stunned for a moment, then laughed dumbly: "They all say a mother-in-law dotes on her son-in-law, but I see that in our family, it's the father-in-law who dotes on the son-in-law more!"

Du Chengfeng then detailed the appreciation the other party had for Tang Ye when he visited Elder Gao in the Capital today:

"Elder Gao spoke highly of the thesis Tang Ye wrote. He is a member of the Central Advisory Commission with a special status; if this thesis can be submitted to the State Council through internal reference and be adopted, it will be a great thing for Tang Ye."

Xiao Qin clearly understood the weight of this and sighed: "Why is that child Tang Ye so capable?"

Du Chengfeng smiled and brought up the old topic again: "I hope Du Xi's child can inherit his intelligence."

Xiao Qin was stunned for a moment and said softly: "Speaking of children, let me tell you something by the way—Liu Fang has given birth, twins, both girls."

Du Chengfeng smiled: "Then Sun Hai must be overjoyed, right?"

Xiao Qin sighed: "Don't mention it; there were quite a few twists and turns in this. When Liu Fang's water broke, everyone in the family was out of town, and it just so happened that Sun Hai was detained by the Tianling County Public Security Bureau."

Du Chengfeng frowned: "Detained? What is this about?"

Xiao Qin then told the whole story from beginning to end: "Sun Hai's company held a group gathering, and people from the company had a verbal altercation with people in the next box over some small matter. Sun Hai stepped in to mediate, but the other party called the police and took Sun Hai away for investigation as well. I didn't expect that once at the Public Security Bureau, Sun Hai would be framed with charges of being involved in organized crime and bribery, and he was locked up in the detention center for several days. I wanted to tell you, but Tang Ye was afraid you would be in a difficult position and strictly told me not to say anything. Later, it was Tang Ye who thought of some ways, and the Public Security Bureau released Sun Hai."

Hearing this, Du Chengfeng's originally good mood suddenly sank.

Involved in organized crime! Bribery!

This was clearly trying to destroy Sun Hai!

Sun Hai is Tang Ye's classmate, and Tang Ye is his own son-in-law—

Du Chengfeng smoked a cigarette in silence.

This matter was no different from someone shitting and pissing on his head in public!