Chapter 769: This Wave of Playing the Victim Really Earns Points!

Tang Ye had his right arm wrapped in bandages and strode into Xing Zhijun's office.

Xing Zhijun hurriedly grasped Tang Ye's left hand with both of his own, his face full of pity: "County Magistrate Tang, you're still injured, why have you already been discharged from the hospital?"

Tang Ye laughed and mocked himself: "Although my arm is injured, my legs are just fine. How is the investigation into the case going?"

Legs are just fine...

How does that feel a bit like he's being sarcastic toward County Magistrate Jiang?

Xing Zhijun helplessly spread his hands.

Immediately, he pulled out a cigarette and stuck it in his mouth; since Tang Ye was now a "one-armed hero," it wasn't convenient for him to light it, so he pulled one out directly and held it to his lips.

Tang Ye smiled and did not refuse, lowering his head to bite onto the cigarette filter.

Xing Zhijun used a lighter to help him light the cigarette.

"Thanks!"

"You're welcome!"

"You're here because of what happened last night, right?"

"That's right, I wanted to ask about the progress."

"I arranged for it long ago, but there hasn't been any news at all—that group of people is too cunning. County Magistrate Jiang said this matter is related to the Zhao Group, but I had people look into it, and the feedback from the Zhao Group side is that there are no leads. Without sufficient evidence, I can't just go around arresting people."

Tang Ye nodded slightly: "You are being cautious in your work. Even if the Zhao Group has opinions about County Magistrate Jiang, they wouldn't go so far as to do something so irrational."

Xing Zhijun irritably grabbed a handful of his hair: "Sigh, I'm at my wit's end now too. If there are no leads by tomorrow, even if it's against procedure, I'll have no choice but to go to the Zhao Group and take people in."

Tang Ye understood Xing Zhijun's thoughts.

Since Jiang Anbang suspected the Zhao Group was involved, he would go directly to detain people.

Regardless of whether he could uncover any issues, locking them up for ten days or half a month would at least allow Jiang Anbang to vent his anger.

Tang Ye knew clearly in his heart that the Zhao Group was not the mastermind at all.

Yet he couldn't explain the truth directly.

He couldn't exactly say that the group of people last night were actually targeting him, and that County Magistrate Jiang was an innocent "scapegoat."

Besides, he needed to make good use of the current situation.

He had to make Li Tian pay the price for his crazy behavior!

Tang Ye tried to guide Xing Zhijun to turn his attention toward the Zhongling Group.

"Sometimes those who look like the culprit may not be the real culprit;

The real culprit, on the contrary, might be the person who looks the least like one."

Xing Zhijun pondered these words, then immediately followed up: "County Magistrate Tang, could it be you have a suspect in mind? You might as well speak plainly."

Tang Ye said: "According to County Magistrate Jiang's judgment, the interests in the City Square project are intertwined; I think we could find a breakthrough point from the City Square."

Xing Zhijun was instantly lost in thought.

He understood what Tang Ye meant.

There was indeed a possibility.

Someone was deliberately sowing discord between County Magistrate Jiang and the Zhao Group.

"I'll have people go and check the other companies interested in bidding later."

Tang Ye changed the subject: "There is one more thing I would like to trouble you with."

Xing Zhijun agreed immediately: "You are being too formal, if you have something to say, just command it."

"I have a Reporter friend who previously did some positive reporting for our Dayu County, and he has been having some trouble lately.

I would like to ask you to arrange two experienced people with good fighting skills to protect him in secret."

Tang Ye was worried that Meng Haibo would meet with an accident, which was why he specifically borrowed people from Xing Zhijun.

Xing Zhijun nodded immediately: "Leave this to me! I'll have people go find you to report for duty later; you can give them instructions directly if you have any requirements."

Tang Ye looked at him gratefully: "Thank you."

Xing Zhijun laughed dumbly: "Why are you being so polite with me!"

In fact, Xing Zhijun hadn't originally taken Tang Ye very seriously.

Although Tang Ye had achieved quite a few political accomplishments, for a Public Security Bureau Chief like him, economic development and institutional reform didn't have much to do with him.

It wasn't until County Party Secretary Ou Xiye called personally and specifically emphasized Tang Ye's importance that he gained a brand-new understanding of Tang Ye's significance.

In Ou Xiye's eyes, Tang Ye was a "precious treasure" who couldn't have a single hair harmed.

Now that he had been turned into a one-armed hero, Ou Xiye wouldn't be able to answer to the provincial authorities.

Leaving Xing Zhijun's office, Tang Ye returned to the County Party Committee Compound.

He had just sat down when he received a call from Ou Xiye.

"I heard you're back at the office working?"

"That's right, there are a few things that need to be handled."

Ou Xiye sighed with emotion: "You are truly too dedicated. Come to my office once you're finished."

Tang Ye could hear the concern in his voice.

"Alright, I'll be over in an hour."

Just as he hung up the phone, there was a knock on the door.

Tang Ye called out "Please come in," and Ma Ran pushed the door open and entered.

As soon as he entered, he saw Tang Ye correcting documents with his left hand, and his eyes were immediately filled with admiration.

Ma Ran knew that Tang Ye's dominant hand was his right, yet he was just as proficient at writing with his left, and his handwriting was elegant and refined—a completely different style from what he wrote with his right hand.

"The two Public Security comrades arranged by County Magistrate Xing have arrived."

"Old Xing is quite efficient; let them come in."

Soon, two public security comrades walked in.

Both were only slightly shorter than Tang Ye, with dark skin, sturdy builds, and upright postures; one look and it was clear they were promising recruits with excellent skills.

Tang Ye had Ma Ran pour tea for the two of them.

After the two had finished their tea.

He began to assign the task.

"Two comrades, I have a matter to trouble you with. A friend of mine may be in danger recently, and I need you to secretly protect his safety. His name is Meng Haibo, a Reporter for the Yanzhou Evening News, and he is currently investigating a case in secret. Do not let him know of your presence, and do not alert the enemy."

One of the slightly older public security comrades immediately replied: "Please rest assured, County Magistrate Tang, we guarantee we will complete the mission."

Tang Ye then took a photo of Meng Haibo from his drawer, wrote down his current address on a piece of paper, and handed it over: "Success depends on secrecy; I leave this to you both!"

Tang Ye began to place his pieces on the chessboard.

After the two public security comrades left.

Tang Ye knocked on the door of the County Party Secretary's office.

Seeing Tang Ye with his arm in a sling, the anger and heartache in Ou Xiye's eyes were instantly written all over his face: "I didn't expect your injuries to be this serious! Those bastards were far too ruthless!"

"It's nothing, just some minor injuries; I'll be able to take the bandages off in a few days."

Tang Ye thought to himself that this act of playing the victim was still quite effective.

A cold glint flashed in Ou Xiye's eyes: "This matter must be accounted for, otherwise I won't be able to answer to those above!"

Tang Ye gave a soft laugh: "I don't actually need any accounting, but, whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad; it's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet."

Ou Xiye understood what Tang Ye meant and immediately said: "I have already explicitly demanded that we organize a special operation to crack down on organized crime and clean up the social atmosphere."

A glimmer of excitement flashed in Tang Ye's eyes.

"If we can truly give the social atmosphere of Dayu County a fresh start.

Then what do these minor injuries that County Magistrate Jiang and I have suffered even matter!

If one wants to make progress, one must not fear injury or bloodshed!"

Ou Xiye nodded slightly.

"The thing I admire most about you is this unyielding, neither humble nor pushy spirit of yours!"