Chapter 925: Secretary Ou Also Has Troubles!

At dusk, Tang Ye arrived at a villa in the County Party Committee Family Quarters.

It was Tang Ye's first time there, so he did not rush to ring the doorbell, but instead dialed Ou Xiye's phone number.

"Secretary Ou, I've arrived!"

"Wait a moment."

Not long after, Ou Xiye came over personally to open the door.

Ou Xiye was wearing relatively relaxed casual clothes; seeing Tang Ye carrying something in his hand, he said in surprise, "Why did you bring things? Take them back later!"

Tang Ye smiled and said, "It's my first time visiting, I couldn't come empty-handed."

Ou Xiye's wife, Guo Ping, walked out from inside the house, wearing an apron, "Secretary Tang is here, come in and sit!"

Tang Ye changed into slippers and walked into the house; Guo Ping waved to a girl in the corner, "Xia Xia, come and greet Uncle Tang."

The girl was dressed very exquisitely, looking like a doll, with very large eyes.

Ou Xia walked over reluctantly, "What uncle? He looks very young, I won't call him that!"

It was Tang Ye's first time meeting Ou Xiye's daughter, and he was not too surprised by her strange behavior.

Everyone in the County Party Committee Compound knew that Ou Xiye also had his troubles.

He had a "problem daughter."

Ou Xiye showed his most vulnerable side to him.

This meant he considered Tang Ye one of his own.

His daughter, Ou Xia, was twenty-two years old this year, but because she had suffered a serious illness in her childhood, it caused severe sequelae, leaving her mental level at around ten years old.

Tang Ye smiled and said, "Then you can just call me Brother."

Ou Xia grinned, "Okay, from now on I will call you Brother Tang."

Guo Ping sighed with annoyance, "You have no sense of propriety."

Tang Ye shrugged and joked, "Sister-in-law, let's just use our own forms of address."

Ou Xia suddenly walked toward the piano and said loudly, "I'm going to play the piano."

Tang Ye encouraged her, "Then I must listen and see how many points I can give you!"

Although Ou Xia only had the mental capacity of a ten-year-old, the moment she faced the black and white keys, a look of gravity and seriousness appeared on her face.

As her fingers touched the keys, her entire temperament underwent a great change.

Ou Xia played the famous piece "Canon"; the rhythm was cheerful, and the pleasant notes were like mercury pouring onto the ground, instantly filling the entire house.

Tang Ye closed his eyes, intoxicated by it, and did not recover for a long time even after the piece ended.

He looked toward Ou Xiye and saw a touch of warmth in the Secretary's eyes.

Tang Ye clapped gently, gave a thumbs up, and said, "That was played very well; I didn't expect you to be a piano master."

Ou Xia pouted proudly, "I can play many pieces, but I'm a bit tired today and don't want to continue playing."

After saying this, she walked toward the corner, picked up a doll, and immersed herself in her own world.

A look of loss and regret appeared in Ou Xiye's eyes, "There is still a while before dinner, let's go to the balcony to drink tea!"

Tang Ye followed Ou Xiye to the balcony.

Ou Xiye had already brewed tea and poured a cup for Tang Ye, sighing, "That year, Ou Xia was only five years old when she had a febrile convulsion. We sent her to the County People's Hospital, and the doctors used a lot of medicine before successfully bringing her fever down. But because of an overdose, there were side effects, and she has been like this ever since."

Tang Ye said, "Medicine is very advanced now; have you found any ways to treat her?"

Ou Xiye sighed, "We have found many Expert doctors, but the results were all the same: there was nothing they could do. We eventually resigned ourselves to fate. Actually, it's not bad that she will always live at the age of ten."

Tang Ye suggested, "Why don't you give me her medical records, and I'll find someone to help take a look."

Ou Xiye knew that Tang Ye's father was a doctor.

However, years of ineffective medical treatment had long caused Ou Xiye to lose confidence.

Ou Xiye was still very grateful that Tang Ye offered to help.

"Okay, I'll give you the medical records later!"

"Medicine is always progressing, so don't lose hope completely; perhaps one day there will be a breakthrough," Tang Ye comforted him.

Although Ou Xiye was the County Party Secretary, he also had his own troubles.

"After I leave Dayu County, many things will be pressed upon your shoulders."

"Secretary Ou, please rest assured, I will work hard and will not let down your expectations."

"I certainly believe in your ability. Because of your arrival, Dayu County has seen obvious changes."

"I am just a catalyst. Under your leadership, the poverty alleviation work in Dayu County has always been very solid; I arrived at just the right time."

"Don't be modest. The biggest change since you arrived is that you have changed the temperament of Dayu County. At first, I found it very strange why you always attached such importance to the Dayu Women's High School, but now I understand. It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people; changing the economy of a place is not just a matter of economic development, but also includes reforms in politics, culture, and all other aspects."

"Secretary Ou, I actually didn't think that much; I just felt that whatever I encountered, I would try my best to solve it within my capabilities!"

Ou Xiye nodded slightly, "You have already done very well. This is not just my opinion, but the opinion of the entire leadership team. You are truly very good."

Tang Ye smiled, "I am very happy to receive your recognition. Working with you for so long, your working style and breadth of mind have had a great influence on me. You dare to promote young people and are willing to accept fresh things. If it were another Class Monitor, I'm afraid it would be difficult for them to accept some of my ideas."

Ou Xiye smiled, "That is also because you have execution in your work and can see results very quickly. With results as a foundation, I can safely and boldly help you withstand all kinds of controversy. Don't worry, the new County Party Secretary is a young person; you two should be able to spark some chemistry when working together."

Tang Ye did not ask about the background of the new County Party Secretary.

In fact, some rumors had already spread.

"I have been in Dayu County for so many years and have always wanted to remove the label of a poverty-stricken county. I consider myself to have some work experience, but your arrival has given me many insights. However, stability is the ballast of development and cannot be shaken."

Tang Ye quickly said, "Secretary Ou, please rest assured, after the new Secretary arrives, I will position myself correctly and do a good job in supporting them."

At this moment, Guo Ping called out softly, "Dinner is ready."

Ou Xiye patted Tang Ye on the shoulder, "Let's go, try your sister-in-law's cooking."

Tang Ye smiled, "Just smelling the aroma, I know it must be delicious."

Hearing that dinner was ready, Ou Xia hurried out from the pile of toys.

"I want to sit with Brother Tang."

"Behave, don't be temperamental!" Guo Ping frowned, looking at Tang Ye with an apologetic expression.

Although her daughter's behavior was that of a little girl, physiologically she was already a grown young woman.

"Sister-in-law, let Xia Xia sit next to me," Tang Ye said quickly, seeing tears welling up in Ou Xia's eyes.

Seeing Tang Ye and Ou Xia eating and chatting, Guo Ping felt a moment of trance; if her daughter were a normal person, perhaps she would be like other girls, falling in love, getting married, and having children by now!

After Tang Ye left.

Ou Xiye found Guo Ping, "Tang Ye asked me for Ou Xia's medical records; he intends to help Ou Xia."

Guo Ping sighed, "He is quite warm-hearted. I appreciate his good intentions. We have sought out many Experts and tried so many methods; it is better not to put her through any more trouble."

The most heartbreaking thing in the world is not having no hope at all.

It is being full of hope time and time again, only to have that hope shattered time and time again!

Ou Xiye said, "Tang Ye's father is a doctor. Previously, a Reporter from the Yanzhou Evening News was injected with poison and became a vegetable, and it was Tang Ye's father who found a way to save them."

Upon hearing this, Guo Ping's eyes lit up, "Really? I will go get the medical records right now."