Chapter 748: This Cut Was Too Ruthless!

"You are talking about Ou..."

"That's right, I will ask County Party Secretary Ou for instructions to see if he has time to see you now."

"Ah, thank you so much, County Magistrate Tang!"

Tang Ye stood up and dialed the landline in Ou Xiye's office.

Dai Kainan's gaze followed Tang Ye closely, his mood complex and hard to fathom.

The things Tang Ye said to him today were harsh to the ear in many places, yet every sentence hit the nail on the head.

Although Kaisheng Company was considered a large-scale development company in Dayu County, its current relationship with the county government was indeed very stiff.

It was mainly because the backer they previously relied on had run into trouble, and everyone was deliberately drawing a line in the sand with him.

"County Party Secretary Ou, this is Tang Ye."

"County Magistrate Tang, I heard the Finance Bureau was blocked. How is this matter being handled?"

"I just returned from the Finance Bureau, and the person in charge of Kaisheng Company is in my office right now. Do you have time now? I will bring him to see you!"

Ou Xiye was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "Bring him over."

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief, hung up the phone, and said to Dai Kainan: "Boss Dai, please come with me to see County Party Secretary Ou."

Dai Kainan could not help but feel a bit nervous and hurriedly asked: "Is there anything I need to pay special attention to?"

Tang Ye shook his head: "You don't need to overthink it; I will explain the situation clearly to County Party Secretary Ou."

Dai Kainan nodded slightly, his tone carrying a sense of entrustment: "Then I will leave it to you."

After the two walked into the Party Committee Office, Ou Xiye instructed the Liaison Officer to pour them hot tea.

He swept a faint glance at Dai Kainan and got straight to the point: "President Dai, the government does owe your company construction payments, but there was no need for you to incite a crowd to block the door of the Finance Bureau; the impact is too vile."

Dai Kainan hurriedly stood up and reviewed his actions with a sincere tone: "County Party Secretary Ou, I was indeed in the wrong on this matter; County Magistrate Tang has already criticized me just now."

Tang Ye gently tugged at the corner of Dai Kainan's jacket: "Boss Dai, sit down and talk."

Following that, he turned to Ou Xiye and explained, "County Party Secretary Ou, there is actually a misunderstanding here. Boss Dai was also instigated by others, thinking that 'the crying child gets the candy,' and acted on impulse, committing a grave mistake. The situation over there has already been brought under control, and I have arranged for people to distribute food and water to the migrant workers. Now, Boss Dai is already regretful."

The look in Ou Xiye's eyes as he gazed at Dai Kainan changed instantly.

He had originally thought that Dai Kainan would have a tough attitude to pursue the payment, but right now, the other party was as obedient as a cat.

He did not know what kind of magic Tang Ye had used.

County Party Secretary Ou nodded slightly, his tone softening: "Boss Dai, being able to rein in at the brink and correct your mistakes is still worth affirming. When you encounter difficulties, the government actually wants to help you resolve them as quickly as possible."

Tang Ye seized the opportunity to interject: "County Party Secretary Ou, there is currently about five million in disposable funds in the government account.

There is quite a bit of 'water' in the twenty million in construction payments, so we certainly cannot pay whatever is claimed.

After all, no further investment is needed for the subsequent work.

Boss Dai, let's settle on a flat price, five million; is that appropriate?"

Dai Kainan had long since prepared himself for the possibility that this final payment would not be recovered.

Now, hearing Tang Ye say he could give five million, his lips trembled.

"Five million is a bit low, but it is within the range I can accept!"

Tang Ye turned his gaze toward Ou Xiye.

"County Party Secretary Ou, regarding this final payment for Kaisheng, if you agree, I will sign for it. I will have Guo Wenhai transfer this money to Kaisheng's account later."

Ou Xiye did not expect Tang Ye to be so responsible and immediately nodded in support: "Handle it according to your ideas."

To tell the truth, he had not expected it either!

The twenty million in arrears had actually been slashed to five million in one go.

This debt to Kaisheng had always been a thorn in his side.

The government could delay payment, but it absolutely could not refuse to acknowledge the debt.

That would cause the government's credit to go bankrupt.

Ou Xiye had originally felt that Tang Ye's method of handling it would surely be to "drag it out."

After all, Tang Ye had only been in Dayu County for two years; he could drag it for two years, then just walk away, leaving the next person to deal with the matter.

However, Tang Ye was actively seeking a solution.

Tang Ye's initiative in handling problems was something the cadres of Dayu County lacked!

Tang Ye breathed a sigh of relief and continued to propose: "County Party Secretary Ou, Kaisheng is willing to voluntarily reduce the amount of the final payment, which can be considered as indirectly helping our Dayu County. Now that Kaisheng has no new projects underway in Dayu County, I suggest that we could let them undertake a portion of the education infrastructure projects. What do you think of this idea?"

Ou Xiye instantly understood Tang Ye's intention: after Chen Dongan fell from power, the contractors who had economic dealings with him were all investigated and punished according to the law.

The field of education infrastructure had a large amount of capital investment every year; it was definitely a "fat job."

Providing an opportunity to Kaisheng now could also be considered a form of appeasement.

Ou Xiye looked at Dai Kainan, "If Kaisheng is interested, you are fully welcome to participate in the bidding. Your company's qualifications are fine, and your competitiveness is also there."

Hearing Ou Xiye's hint, hope ignited in Dai Kainan's heart instantly.

Although twenty million had become five million, at least it hadn't gone down the drain, which was something the shareholders behind the scenes could accept;

Kaisheng had established a connection with Ou Xiye, so there would be no worry about having no business in the future, and there would be no need to shut down the company in Dayu County;

Furthermore, there was an opportunity to participate in Dayu County's education infrastructure projects!

This was undoubtedly a good signal.

Doing business was inherently a process of constant compromise.

If one could exchange compromise for tangible benefits.

Even if one had to take ten thousand steps back, what did it matter?

Tang Ye and Dai Kainan left the County Party Secretary's office.

Tang Ye saw Dai Kainan downstairs.

Dai Kainan gripped Tang Ye's right hand tightly with both of his, his tone full of gratitude: "County Magistrate Tang, thank you so much for this time!"

Tang Ye gave his hand a light squeeze in return and said with a smile: "Boss Dai, if you need help in the future, just come to me. Don't let yourself be incited to do those thankless tasks ever again."

Dai Kainan gave a sheepish smile and hurriedly promised: "Ha, rest assured, I absolutely won't cause any more trouble for the Government!"

"As for the Finance Bureau..."

"I'll make the call right now and have them withdraw immediately!"

"Good, I will have the Finance Bureau transfer the funds."

Watching Dai Kainan's figure disappear into the distance, Tang Ye raised a hand to rub his chin.

Although he had spent quite a few brain cells maneuvering with Dai Kainan just now, the final result was not bad at all.

Men die for wealth, birds die for food.

If he hadn't given a single cent, Dai Kainan would surely have fought the County Government to the death, and this involved more than just him alone.

In the worst-case scenario, it could even have led to a homicide case.

Furthermore, the County Government was not in the right on this matter to begin with...

He had saved the county treasury a full fifteen million.

If someone else had been sent to handle this matter, it might not have gone so smoothly...

Dai Kainan waited for the car to start, picked up his phone, and dialed the number of his subordinate at the Finance Bureau.

"You can withdraw now!"

"Has the Government agreed to settle the account?"

"It's settled, I suppose..."

Dai Kainan felt quite bitter inside!

Damn it, twenty million had shrunk down to five million!

Tang Ye, this cut was far too ruthless!

The excess had been squeezed out, but all in all, it was still profitable.

Besides, having something is better than having nothing...