Chapter 652: Encountering an Undercover Reporter!

A police car led the way, followed by a black official sedan.

The two cars stopped one after the other at the entrance of the residential compound built by the Water Pump Factory through collective fundraising years ago.

This compound had been built over a dozen years ago and consisted of five-story buildings, their wall coatings long since mottled and peeling.

After getting out of the police car, Wan Ming walked to the side of the official car to wait.

After Tang Ye stepped out of the car, the two walked side by side into the unit building, and a moment later, they arrived at Factory Director Zhao's residence.

Having received notice from Lin Heng in advance, Zhao Qian was waiting at home.

"Mom, I just received notice from the County Government; the County Magistrate is coming to our home to offer condolences."

"The County Magistrate is coming to our home? What for?"

"It should be about Dad's matter."

"Sigh, so many years have passed, I have already given up hope! Ren Zilong has been arrested; having this result, I am satisfied!"

After entering the door, Tang Ye took the initiative to step forward and extend his hand, shaking Zhao Qian's mother's hand gently, and said, "Auntie, hello, I am Tang Ye, here on behalf of the County Government to visit the two of you."

Holding Tang Ye's hand, Mother Zhao said with red eyes, "County Magistrate Tang, I have heard that you are investigating the cause of my old man's passing. I beg you, you must uphold justice for him! Although his health wasn't considered very good and he had some minor ailments, he shouldn't have passed so suddenly."

Tang Ye introduced Wan Ming, who was beside him, to Mother Zhao: "This is the Deputy County Magistrate and Public Security Bureau Chief of Suiyuan County, Wan Ming; he will explain the situation of the case to you."

Wan Ming took over the conversation and said with a serious expression, "The case already has a result; Factory Director Zhao's death five years ago was caused by intentional poisoning by someone, and Ren Zilong has already confessed."

Hearing this result, Mother Zhao could no longer control her emotions, and tears instantly welled up from the corners of her eyes.

Zhao Qian also lost control of her emotions, grabbing her mother in a hug, and the mother and daughter wept bitterly in each other's arms.

"Old man, the truth has finally come to light! I knew it, someone must have harmed you!"

"Dad, you can rest in peace underground!"

Outside the unit building door, a crowd of onlookers had gathered, all of whom were old employees of the Water Pump Factory.

Seeing this scene, many of them also had reddened eyes.

"Factory Director Zhao was truly a good man; if it weren't for him running around everywhere to fight for it, this collective housing definitely wouldn't have been built."

"Ren Zilong spread rumors everywhere back then, saying Factory Director Zhao was corrupt and had ruined the factory, causing us all to misunderstand him!"

"If we had firmly supported Factory Director Zhao and dragged Ren Zilong out sooner, the Water Pump Factory wouldn't have collapsed so quickly!"

"That beast Ren Zilong was truly blinded by money; I curse him to a miserable death!"

After the mother and daughter's emotions calmed down slightly, Tang Ye said softly, "Next, the County Public Security Bureau will continue to collect and perfect the evidence; Ren Zilong will definitely receive the legal sanctions he deserves."

Mother Zhao suddenly bent her waist toward Tang Ye, actually assuming a posture of wanting to kneel, and choked out, "County Magistrate Tang, County Magistrate Wan, I thank you on behalf of the old man!"

Tang Ye hurriedly stepped forward to stop her: "Auntie, you mustn't do this!"

Zhao Qian also hurriedly helped her mother up: "Mom, don't be too agitated, don't make it difficult for County Magistrate Tang."

Mother Zhao was tearful, "County Magistrate Tang, this is the only way I can express my feelings."

Tang Ye hurriedly said, "Auntie, it is that our previous work was not done well. On the contrary, I apologize to you on behalf of the Government."

At this moment, Tang Ye's heart was deeply touched.

Political achievements and promotions were certainly important to him,

but at this moment, this recognition from the common people was far weightier than those.

"Auntie, Ms. Zhao, we have said everything that needed to be said, so we won't disturb you two any longer. If you need help in the future, you can contact us directly." Tang Ye said goodbye to Zhao Qian and Mother Zhao.

"Alright, thank you for making this trip!"

Seeing this, the crowd of onlookers outside took the initiative to clear a path.

"I didn't expect the result to be found so quickly. Ren Zilong was not only corrupt, but also a murderer."

"They must have been watching Ren Zilong for a long time! He brought this upon himself!"

Just as Tang Ye got into the car, someone shouted first: "County Magistrate Tang, you are good men!"

This shout seemed to light a fuse, and all the people immediately cheered.

Sitting in the police car in front, Wan Ming saw this scene, and his heart was also surging with hot blood.

Being an official—isn't it just to gain the recognition of the common people?

The employees of the Water Pump Factory had gone from initial misunderstanding and opposition to the government to being moved step by step by Tang Ye's sincerity and actions.

In Tang Ye, one could see the wisdom, forbearance, and sense of responsibility that an excellent cadre should possess.

Wan Ming felt deeply proud to be able to fight side by side with Tang Ye!

In a hidden corner of the compound, a woman was holding a camera, pressing the shutter with "Click! Click!" sounds.

She had thought she was lurking very well,

however, the moment Tang Ye got into the car, his gaze seemed to sweep toward her side inadvertently.

This woman was not tall, looked about thirty years old, was wearing a windbreaker, had black hair, a delicate face, and the digital camera in her hand looked very professional at a glance.

Tang Ye recognized that this person should be a reporter.

Why would a reporter appear here?

Could it be that she was here for an undercover investigation?

Tang Ye did not go up to talk to her,

because he had a clear conscience in everything he did; a straight body does not fear a crooked shadow.

After returning to the hotel where he was staying, the woman took out her camera and began to look through the harvest from today's undercover investigation.

Soon, a photo caught her eye.

In the photo, the sunlight of late winter and early spring shone on Tang Ye's angular face, his sweat reflecting a crystalline glow, and he was holding a megaphone, giving a passionate speech to the crowd;

the employees below the stage were infected by his emotions, their faces beaming with longing for a better life in the future.

Immediately following was another photo.

In the frame, Tang Ye was supporting Mother Zhao, Mother Zhao's eyes were full of excited tears, while Tang Ye wore a look of being flattered;

The crowd of onlookers was infected by the emotions of the two, with some exclaiming in admiration, some sighing with emotion, and some deeply moved.

The final photo was a scene of the masses seeing off the motorcade.

Among the crowd, some gave Tang Ye a thumbs-up, while others applauded excitedly.

To be honest, this undercover visit left her with deep impressions.

She had originally thought the coordination meeting at the Water Pump Factory would be an opportunity to expose the Government's ineffective work, but unexpectedly, through a twist of fate, she saw how a young cadre used wisdom and talent to quietly resolve the conflict between the masses and the Government.

"Hasn't the editor-in-chief always demanded that we not only write about the negative, but also promote positive examples?"

"Once this report is written, it will definitely attract the high attention of higher-level departments."

The woman combed through the entire sequence of events, a confident smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and then she opened her laptop and began to quickly draft the outline.

As for the title of the news, it would be called "The Melting of Winter Snow, the Blooming of Spring Flowers"...