Chapter 702: Qinge and Women's High School Collaboration!

Wu Chunming walked Tang Ye and the other three back along the original path to where the SUV was parked.

Tang Ye said goodbye to Wu Chunming and smiled, "Teacher Wu, your persistence will be rewarded sooner or later."

Wu Chunming grinned and said with honest simplicity, "I've never expected any reward; I've just been doing my duty. I don't know how to do anything other than teach. If I went to teach in a township, I probably wouldn't even be able to adapt, so I might as well just teach these children in the village. I know my own limitations."

Tang Ye shook his head, "Teacher Wu, don't be so humble. To be able to teach a child like Fu Xiaoyun in such a harsh environment—if you were moved elsewhere, you would be able to teach excellent students just the same."

Wu Chunming felt encouraged and validated, and said earnestly, "Thank you for your encouragement. I will continue to hold my ground in the countryside."

……

Meng Haibo parked the car at the entrance of Dayu Women's High School.

Tang Ye got out of the car as well.

Meng Haibo stepped out from the driver's seat, patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "We can consider ourselves to have been through life and death together today. Don't worry, when we go back to write the news this time, Han Jing and I will definitely write this report well and strive to let more people understand the plight of Shanyang Village."

Tang Ye responded with a smile, "Thank you, Brother Haibo."

Meng Haibo smiled, "Don't mention it. Let's keep in touch. If you have the chance to come to Yanzhou, you must let me know, and I will treat you well."

Tang Ye nodded, "I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Han Jing reached out her hand to Tang Ye, "Remember to bring me along when that time comes."

Tang Ye shook Han Jing's hand and said with a smile, "Definitely!"

Afterward, Meng Haibo sat back in the driver's seat, and Han Jing sat in the front passenger seat.

Watching Han Jing's reluctant expression, Meng Haibo teased with a smile, "I just asked around; little Tang is already married. You, don't let your imagination run wild."

Han Jing glared fiercely at Meng Haibo, "You are such a gossip. I'm not letting my imagination run wild; I'm conceptualizing how to write the news."

Meng Haibo sighed, "We could either start with the persistence of the rural teacher, or write about how Dayu Women's High School brings hope to village girls. Both angles are viable."

Han Jing said with a smile, "Then the second topic belongs to me!"

Meng Haibo was stunned for a moment, "Fine, then I'll write about Teacher Wu's story!"

"No matter which angle we choose, they are both good entry points. These stories all have the power to touch people's hearts."

"Indeed. The sentence little Tang said just now makes a lot of sense. There is never a shortage of inspiring, positive energy stories around us; what is lacking is the perseverance to go and find these stories."

"Stop calling him 'little Tang' every other word. He is older than you; you are twenty-eight this year, and he is already thirty."

"Haha, fine, I'll call him Old Tang from now on, is that alright!"

……

Tang Ye was male and not a staff member of Dayu Women's High School, so he did not enter the school gate and stopped in his tracks at the entrance.

"Thank you so much for today," Huang Sitian said gratefully.

"You're welcome. Going to Shanyang Village today brought me a lot of shock," Tang Ye said with emotion.

Huang Sitian teased, "Your official status is quite intimidating. Once the villagers knew you were a cadre from the County Government, they were all very cooperative."

Tang Ye gave a faint smile and turned to encourage Fu Xiaoyun, "Xiaoyun, there isn't much time left before the college entrance exam, you must sprint with all your might! Believe me, your hard work will definitely have results."

Fu Xiaoyun nodded heavily, "Thank you, Uncle Tang, I will study hard."

Tang Ye watched as the two of them walked into the campus.

He pondered for a moment, took out his phone, and dialed Gu Wenqin's number.

Gu Wenqin was quite surprised to receive Tang Ye's call, "It's been a long time since we were in touch. Are things going smoothly for you in Dayu County?"

"Everything is going quite smoothly!" Tang Ye didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point, "I have a matter I'd like to ask for your help with."

Gu Wenqin's mood immediately lifted, "Go ahead!"

Tang Ye said, "I would like to ask you to donate some money to a high school."

Gu Wenqin agreed crisply and neatly, "No problem. Tell me, how much is needed?"

Tang Ye said, "Four million, is that a problem?"

Gu Wenqin said, "I will have the finance department wire the money over tomorrow."

Tang Ye said with a smile, "It's not that urgent. This is a public welfare activity, and I want to take this opportunity to let more people understand the situation in Dayu County."

Gu Wenqin nodded slightly, "Whatever you need me to do, I will cooperate with you fully."

In Tang Ye's view, Qinge was a brand that made women's lingerie. If it could collaborate with Dayu Women's High School, it could solve the school's financial difficulties on one hand, and enhance Qinge's brand awareness on the other.

This matter was worth operating well.

In the evening, Tang Ye reported the Qinge donation to Ou Xiye.

Ou Xiye was quite surprised to hear that Tang Ye had secured a sponsorship.

"County Magistrate Tang, is this true?"

"Secretary Ou, how would I dare to lie to you! I want to hold a donation ceremony and hope the county can support it."

"That's easy to handle. Go ahead and do it boldly; if you need anything, just tell me."

Ou Xiye knew Tang Ye's capabilities and gave a clear stance.

……

On Sunday morning, Tang Ye received a call from Fang Chengxin, the Deputy Minister of the Municipal Organization Department.

"County Magistrate Tang, how have things been lately?" Fang Chengxin asked with a smile.

"Quite good, I've already adapted. Does Minister Fang have any instructions?"

"Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together."

"I'm free! See you tonight," Tang Ye replied readily.

After hanging up the phone, a bright idea struck Tang Ye!

Perhaps he could use Fang Chengxin to further amplify the influence of the Qinge donation.

In the evening, Tang Ye requested a government vehicle from Qiao Lin and then drove to Yanzhou himself.

Fang Chengxin did not arrange the dinner outside, but invited him to his own home.

From this point, one could see the importance he placed on Tang Ye.

Tang Ye parked the car and immediately called Fang Chengxin.

Fang Chengxin came out to greet him wearing an apron, wiping the water from his hands on the apron before shaking hands with Tang Ye: "I didn't expect you to arrive so early; I'm still preparing dinner."

Tang Ye shook hands with Fang Chengxin, then pointed to the trunk and said with a smile: "If you don't mind, I'd like to show off my skills and cook a few Hanzhou dishes."

Fang Chengxin laughed heartily: "Logically, you are a guest and should be resting, but I have always been quite interested in Hanzhou cuisine, so it's a good opportunity to taste it today."

Tang Ye followed him into the house, and Fang Chengxin's wife, Li Xiulian, greeted him warmly.

Seeing that Tang Ye wanted to cook, Li Xiulian was a bit surprised: Tang Ye looked both young and refined, and men who could cook were rare these days, especially civil servants; even her own husband, Fang Chengxin, was considered an outlier.

Watching Tang Ye skillfully wash and chop vegetables in the kitchen.

She finally set her mind at ease, secretly pondering: No wonder Fang Chengxin invited Tang Ye to be a guest at their home; it turned out they shared a common hobby in cooking.

Fang Chengxin and Tang Ye each prepared a few specialty dishes from their hometowns.

In no time, the table was full.

Fang Chengxin said with a smile: "Today can be considered a great fusion of dishes from two provinces!"

Tang Ye smiled and said to Li Xiulian: "Sister-in-law, please hurry and judge, whose cooking is better, mine or Minister Fang's?"