Chapter 742: Still Too Conservative!

Standing on the podium, Ma Ran looked at the dense crowd below and could not help but feel a bit nervous.

His ex-girlfriend was also sitting in the audience at this moment.

Taking a deep breath, Ma Ran adjusted his mindset and began his speech.

"Comrades, I am just an ordinary civil servant. Being able to stand here today is merely because I did what was within my duty."

"When tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands in cash are placed before one, I fear it would be difficult for any ordinary person to remain calm and composed."

"But I constantly told myself that I must restrain my desires and strictly hold myself to the standards of a Party member."

Tang Ye sat in the audience, analyzing Ma Ran's speech draft.

The entire text was filled with dry and tedious reflections, making people feel drowsy as they listened.

However, on such an occasion, it was indeed difficult to speak about specific details, otherwise, it would easily trigger negative repercussions.

This Education System Warning Meeting was proposed by Tang Ye, supported and pushed by Ou Xiye, and then organized.

Originally, the plan was to commend the Education Model Pace-setters.

After the incident with Chen Dongan occurred, the educational warning was integrated into it.

The core purpose was to hope that through this warning meeting, the education system of Dayu County could stabilize as quickly as possible.

It was also hoped that other departments would take this as a warning, discard their past bad styles, and develop in the right direction with their feet firmly on the ground.

There was a buzz of discussion in the audience!

"Wasn't it said that Ma Ran was taken away by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation?"

"I've understood it now; Ma Ran was assisting in the investigation. Chen Dongan was caught, and Ma Ran performed a meritorious service."

"Why would Ma Ran go for the kill against Chen Dongan? The two of them have absolutely no connection!"

"That is where you don't know the situation. Ma Ran's girlfriend is a music teacher at County No. 1 Middle School who was arranged by Chen Dongan to accompany him for dinner. After Ma Ran found out about this, he had a falling out with Chen Dongan. Chen Dongan arranged for people to beat Ma Ran up."

"So that's it! Chen Dongan was also too arrogant; one must still have a bottom line in life!"

Ma Ran finally finished reading the draft, then bowed deeply to the audience and returned to his seat.

At this moment, his heart was both excited and nervous, and it carried a hint of undisguised exhilaration.

Because he knew clearly that such an opportunity was extremely rare.

On one hand, it proved that he himself had no issues when he was previously taken away by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

On the other hand, by showing his face in front of so many people and establishing a strong presence, he would have the opportunity to achieve a "corner-cutting overtake" in his official career.

All of this was an opportunity Tang Ye had fought for him.

……

After Ma Ran stepped off the stage, Wu Guoyang walked to the front of the podium.

"Next, we enter the second segment of this conference: commending the Education Model Pace-setters of Dayu County!"

"The appearance of corrupt elements in the Dayu County education system is heartbreaking."

"However, at the same time, our Dayu County also has a group of respectable teachers."

"They are rooted on the front lines of education, using their own frail bodies to hold up a blue sky for the children."

"Next, we will announce a group of Education Model Pace-setters, and we hope everyone will learn from them."

"They are: Wu Chunming, a rural teacher from the Shanyang Village primary school, and Jin Chunping, the Principal of Dayu County Girls' High School..."

Amidst warm applause, the ten Model Pace-setters walked onto the stage one by one.

In addition to a certificate of honor, each person received a bonus of ten thousand yuan.

Among these people, not one was a teacher from County No. 1 Middle School, and there were no so-called Special Grade Teachers.

But everyone present applauded them from the bottom of their hearts.

"This time, the County Government's selection of Education Model Pace-setters had no water added at all; the selected pace-setters all come from the front lines of education!"

"In the past, every time there was such a selection activity, it was Chen Dongan operating behind the scenes."

"I heard that this time the list of models had already been submitted, but it was rejected by the new Executive Deputy County Magistrate. That Deputy County Magistrate felt there was a problem with the list, so he followed the vine to find the melon and investigated further. That young man who went on stage to give the presentation earlier is his Liaison Officer."

"Chen Dongan, that big corrupt official, has been caught! It is truly gratifying to the people!"

The fragmented discussions drifted intermittently into the ears of Huo Xiaowen.

A heart-wrenching pain exploded from the depths of her soul!

She realized that she had done an extremely foolish thing.

From the very beginning, it seemed she had chosen the wrong side.

She had coveted things that were never meant to belong to her.

And she had also lost the person who was most important to her in this life.

……

Jin Chunping received her award first, followed immediately by Wu Chunming.

The other eight were also teachers who stood firm on the front lines.

They might not have high-level professional titles or various journal papers, but they all had heart-touching stories.

After the Model Pace-setters received their awards, they prepared to leave the stage.

Wu Guoyang invited Wu Chunming once more.

"Teacher Wu, please act as a representative and say a few words to everyone..."

Wu Chunming went back on stage, looking somewhat nervous.

Although he had specifically put on his best set of clothes, one could easily see the financial hardship of his life from the worn-out traces on the fabric.

He pulled a crumpled speech draft from his pocket.

At first, he was a bit constrained, but as he spoke, he gradually got into the flow.

Tang Ye was initially still sweating for Wu Chunming.

However, as Wu Chunming gradually found the rhythm of his speech, his anxious heart slowly began to settle.

When people receive information, they always subconsciously focus on content relevant to themselves, so when Wu Chunming mentioned him, Tang Ye instinctively pricked up his ears.

"Shanyang Village is also known to the outside world as Cliff Village, because to enter the village as quickly as possible, one must pass through an exceptionally dangerous mountain path.

I am very fortunate to have climbed the Vine Ladder with County Magistrate Tang.

He did not reveal his identity, and I thought he was just an ordinary staff member!

I truly want to thank County Magistrate Tang; it was he who let the outside world see how difficult it is for the children in our village to attend school;

He also brought us good news—the road to Shanyang Village has already begun construction.

Soon, our children will be able to go to the middle school in town more conveniently, and the children will have the opportunity for further study.

I am happy for them from the bottom of my heart..."

Wu Chunming's Mandarin was not standard, but it was exceptionally sincere.

However, this sincerity was what moved people the most.

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply to the audience, and warm applause immediately erupted from below.

Wu Guoyang's mood was also infected by this sincerity!

This Education System Warning Meeting had moved him greatly.

There are countless large and small meetings held throughout the year, but those that are truly valuable and meaningful are few and far between.

Wu Guoyang often organizes meetings, but deep down, he detests them.

Of course, he would not refuse to attend a meeting that is meaningful and inspiring!

As the number three, he has always kept a low profile in the Party Group Leadership.

He has been silently observing the situation.

The newly arrived number four is breaking the original rules.

Wu Guoyang's favorable impression of Tang Ye is constantly increasing!

Therefore, at today's meeting, Wu Guoyang kept looking for opportunities to speak with Tang Ye.

Tang Ye is a smart person and naturally guessed the reason for Wu Guoyang's unusual behavior.

Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary Cao Rongcheng was invited to attend this meeting.

After the meeting ended, he shook Ou Xiye's hand and remarked with an earnest tone, "Secretary Ou, your Dayu County held this meeting very well! It has both cautionary cases and inspiring elements; the whole city should learn from Dayu County's attitude of daring to face problems directly."

"Thank you for your recognition, Secretary Cao; our Dayu County still has many shortcomings," Ou Xiye responded modestly.

"With this attitude of yours, I believe Dayu County will surely get better and better."

As Cao Rongcheng spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Tang Ye.

There had long been rumors in the Yanzhou official circles that an exceptionally outstanding Executive Deputy County Magistrate had come to Dayu County, and that he was very capable in terms of investment promotion.

Now, having seen it with his own eyes, the improvement Tang Ye has brought to Dayu County is comprehensive!

The previous evaluations of Tang Ye were still too conservative!