Chapter 861: Welcoming Reporter Meng's Return!

The next day, Tang Ye had Ma Ran arrange an official car early in the morning to head to the Yanzhou train station.

Tang Ye met up with the sisters Han Jing and Han Qi at the train station.

Not having seen her for several days, Han Jing had changed her previous image; she had curled her hair, put on gold-rimmed glasses, and was wearing a neat shirt on top paired with jeans, giving her an overall look of being particularly sharp and capable.

"Secretary Tang, long time no see." Han Jing had been keeping an eye on Tang Ye's developments and knew clearly that he had recently advanced even further.

"Little Han, hello." Tang Ye greeted Han Jing with a smile.

"How have you been lately? Is the inn business going smoothly?" Tang Ye asked next.

Han Jing smiled and said, "My inn has already been renovated, and it will be officially open for business in a few more months. I plan to hand the inn over to Han Qi to manage, and then return to work at the evening newspaper."

A look of surprise appeared in Tang Ye's eyes: "Are you planning to return to your old profession?"

Han Jing brushed back her bangs, a look of determination appearing in her eyes: "I've thought it through during this period; life is fundamentally about experience. Haibo's spirit has given me great inspiration; I shouldn't just sink like this, I should go do something more meaningful."

Tang Ye knew that Han Jing had originally been on unpaid leave from the evening newspaper, so he immediately encouraged her: "I highly approve of your idea. I believe you will definitely be able to write many articles that are meaningful to society in the future."

Han Jing smiled and responded: "Understood! I will complete the task you have given me."

The two chatted very easily, and time passed in a flash.

At this moment, the station's electronic screen showed that the train Meng Haibo was on had arrived on time.

Tang Ye soon saw from the crowd that Meng Haibo was sitting in a wheelchair, being slowly pushed out by his father.

At this moment, Meng Haibo's eyes were hollow and his gaze was dull, but the instant he saw Tang Ye and Han Jing, his whole person seemed to be ignited; he began to wail excitedly, and then tears continuously overflowed from the corners of his eyes.

Seeing this scene, Tang Ye and Han Jing felt both surprised and filled with joy—because they had previously learned from Meng Haibo's father that he still needed a long time before recovering his self-awareness; in other words, Meng Haibo should have been reacting like a walking corpse with no response at all.

But judging from Meng Haibo's reaction at this moment, he clearly possessed the ability to distinguish things.

He was conscious! Even if this consciousness was still very blurry.

But this was undoubtedly an excellent signal.

Meng Haibo's parents reacted a bit slowly; seeing their son suddenly have such a strange reaction, both of them were slightly stunned.

Immediately, they followed their son's gaze and found Tang Ye, Han Jing, and the others in the crowd, finally understanding, and hurriedly quickened their pace toward the exit.

Tang Ye took the initiative to walk up, crouched down, and gently hugged Meng Haibo.

"Haibo, welcome back."

Meng Haibo was so excited that his lips kept trembling, and he made vague, unclear sounds in his mouth.

Seeing this, Han Jing hurriedly handed the flowers in her hand into Meng Haibo's arms and said softly: "Welcome back, hero."

Hearing this sentence, Meng Haibo's emotions finally collapsed completely, and he was bathed in tears.

Seeing this scene, Meng Haibo's father was also quite moved; while wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes, he said: "I thank you all on Haibo's behalf, especially County Magistrate Tang; thank you truly for everything you have done. If it weren't for you helping to contact the doctor, Haibo would never have been able to wake up."

Tang Ye walked over to hold Meng Haibo's father's hand and gently patted the back of his hand for comfort: "Uncle, Haibo is like my younger brother; I will take good care of him. You must trust my father's judgment; he will definitely get better and better. His reaction just now has already given me a lot of confidence."

Meng Haibo's father sighed with emotion: "The doctor said that to make him recover, he needs a certain amount of external stimulation. Just now, seeing you all, his emotional fluctuation was so great, which shows he still remembers you. Seeing this change, I am very surprised and also very happy."

Han Jing rubbed her eyes and promised softly: "Uncle, I will come to visit Haibo often in the future."

Han Qi stood behind Han Jing.

Looking at Meng Haibo's appearance, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

She knew that Meng Haibo's feelings for Han Jing were very deep.

And precisely because of this, she felt some contempt for Han Jing.

Clearly knowing Meng Haibo's heart, she still rejected him and chose Li Tian instead.

There are many rich people in the world, but someone willing to risk everything to love you is something that can be met but not sought.

Moreover, after hearing about Meng Haibo's deeds, Han Qi was also deeply moved.

She sometimes thought that if she had met Meng Haibo earlier, she would definitely have taken the initiative to pursue this man who seemed carefree but possessed fearless courage.

The group sent Meng Haibo to his residence together.

Seeing that there was hope for Meng Haibo's recovery, Tang Ye's mood improved slightly.

Investigating the Xiaowo Mine case previously was, in the final analysis, to fight for justice for Meng Haibo.

It was just unexpected that pulling out the radish would bring out the mud, triggering a series of subsequent reactions.

Tang Ye said goodbye to Han Jing: "I'm leaving first; let's keep in touch when you're free."

Han Jing nodded and replied: "Drive slowly on the road, pay attention to safety."

Watching Tang Ye's car leave, Han Jing's mood gradually became complicated.

She was grateful that Meng Haibo had such deep feelings for her, but feelings ultimately cannot be forced.

She knew!

She was very selfish!

A woman who admires the strong!

She chose Li Tian.

Having money was only one of the reasons.

In fact, she was also attracted by Li Tian's wolf-like personality.

However, Han Jing's state of mind had already changed now.

Without realizing it, Tang Ye's figure would appear in her mind from time to time.

She liked the sense of security that Tang Ye brought to people!

She remembered that time on the Vine Ladder when Tang Ye pulled her back from the edge of the cliff;

She remembered in the hospital room when Tang Ye stood toe-to-toe with Li Tian without backing down in the slightest.

Of course.

Deep down, Han Jing knew clearly that this feeling she had for Tang Ye would not have any result.

But.

Just like Meng Haibo's feelings for himself, liking someone has nothing to do with the other person.

……

Tang Ye sat inside the car, his heart filled with myriad emotions.

Seeing Meng Haibo's current state, he felt both some sympathy and some indignation, while at the same time, a raging fire to run for justice burned within his heart.

This is a fickle world.

Many people only think of themselves, scrambling for power and profit, stopping at nothing.

But there is also a portion of people willing to enter the fray for the sake of fairness and justice, to confront an unjust world.

Although Tang Ye has always insisted on having a clear conscience in his actions, he also knew clearly that there was still a gap between himself and Meng Haibo's level.

Many people feel that Meng Haibo's approach of confronting evil alone and striking a stone with an egg is somewhat foolish.

Yet it is precisely this "foolishness" that is the most precious quality.

If Meng Haibo had not stepped forward to blow the whistle, those problems in Zhangping County might have perhaps remained submerged beneath the surface forever.

At this moment, a cell phone ringtone suddenly sounded in the front row, interrupting Tang Ye's train of thought.

Thinking Tang Ye was resting, Ma Ran covered the phone and answered the call.

"Is that so? That's great! Thank you for your hard work."

Ma Ran's voice was actually somewhat excited!

After hanging up the phone, he hurriedly reported to Tang Ye!

"Secretary Tang, the background of Zhang Qian's mother has been cleared up!

Just as you analyzed, she is indeed a missing person who was trafficked!"