Chapter 953: Want to Go Down to the Grassroots!

"Secretary Shi, this is not your responsibility alone. As members of the leadership team, we all have an obligation to contribute our strength to the work of Dayu County.

We should find solutions together, rather than throwing all the difficult problems onto one person!

Actually, County Magistrate Jiang's concerns are also reasonable. Dayu County has struggled for so many years and has always been in the red; if we take on another two hundred million in loans, it will only become a heavy shackle."

This reply from Tang Ye could be called impeccable,

skillfully bypassing Shi Yao's probing.

Shi Yao mused to herself that Tang Ye's psychological age did not match his actual age at all; he was a shrewd fox.

However, if Tang Ye had expressed his stance clearly right away, it would have disappointed her somewhat.

"I understand what you mean!" Shi Yao said softly, "From now on, let us work together."

Tang Ye quickly replied: "Although our methods and attitudes toward handling problems are not entirely the same, our goal is very clear: we both hope to remove the 'National-level Poverty-stricken County' label from Dayu County. As long as it is beneficial to the development of Dayu County, even if I have to bear the pressure, the controversy, and the infamy, I am willing."

Shi Yao nodded slightly: "With you saying that, I feel reassured."

Tang Ye knew that Shi Yao was a newcomer and urgently needed a partner to fight alongside her.

He and Jiang Anbang had a good relationship; it could be considered a twist of fate that they had both been injured together and had shared the experience of going through hardships.

But when it came to investment value, Shi Yao was undoubtedly higher than Jiang Anbang.

Shi Yao was a Central Selected Graduate; in five or even ten years, her potential for development would be incomparable to Jiang Anbang's.

The most suitable position for Tang Ye was to play both sides!

"Do you have time these next few days? I want to go down to the grassroots level for a walk," Shi Yao asked in a relaxed tone.

"Of course, do you have any plans? I will have the County Party Committee office draft an itinerary." Tang Ye immediately realized that Shi Yao was figuring out how to open up the situation, so she wanted to conduct a round of preliminary research first.

"What I mean is, there is no need to be too high-profile."

Tang Ye instantly grasped Shi Yao's intention.

She was asking him to go on an unannounced visit!

"Secretary Shi, I understand what you mean. I will plan a few routes first, and then I will discuss the details with you."

Shi Yao nodded slightly: "Good."

After Tang Ye left.

Shi Yao rested her chin on her hand and pondered for a long time.

In fact, on the way to Dayu County, she had already analyzed that Tang Ye was the person she most needed to win over.

On the Standing Committee, there were two people who were clearly in Tang Ye's faction; as long as she could win over Tang Ye, it meant she would have three additional sources of support.

Coupled with the veto power in her hands, her control over the leadership team would not be at a disadvantage.

Her current situation was slightly passive.

But she firmly believed that the difficulties were temporary.

One had to know that her starting point in coming to Dayu County was much higher than Tang Ye's.

Tang Ye had achieved so many results in less than a year.

She believed that she would definitely do even better than Tang Ye!

……

After returning to his office, Tang Ye made a phone call to Xing Zhijun.

"Secretary Tang, do you have any instructions?"

Tang Ye said: "I just finished communicating with Secretary Shi. She proposed wanting to conduct research at the grassroots level; help me find a few suitable routes."

Xing Zhijun nodded immediately: "I understand! I will sort out a few suitable research routes later."

Tang Ye added: "Arrange for a few people to protect Secretary Shi in secret. I am worried she might act alone; she is a woman, and if she acts alone, it is easy for accidents to happen."

Xing Zhijun immediately grasped the deeper meaning behind Tang Ye's words: "I know!"

Hanging up the phone with Xing Zhijun, Tang Ye rubbed his throbbing head.

The situation in Dayu County seemed to be flourishing, and the outlook was excellent.

But he knew better than anyone that many variables were hidden within it.

The common people here were generally simple and honest, but there were always corners of the world that light could not reach, where some savage, cunning, and ill-intentioned people lurked.

……

After returning to his office, Tang Ye remembered the matter of the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe's cultural performance.

He took the initiative to call Xue Ying.

"Troupe Leader Xue, Happy New Year!"

Xue Ying responded with a smile: "Secretary Tang, Happy New Year!"

"Regarding the cultural performance mentioned before the new year, I wonder what stage it has reached?" Tang Ye asked in a gentle tone.

"The Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department has already approved it. We have already started the investment solicitation work and are currently collecting title sponsors and sponsors. This cultural performance will be promoted by many media outlets within the province, which is an excellent exposure opportunity for enterprises. If you have any entrepreneur friends, you might as well introduce them; we can discuss the sponsorship funds," Xue Ying said with a smile.

Tang Ye nodded and replied: "Alright, I will look into this. If there is any place where you need me to participate, just let me know at any time."

Xue Ying said: "We plan to set the time for the first ten days of May. This type of activity needs to go through government department approval; relevant departments like fire safety and culture all need to be coordinated with."

Tang Ye laughed: "Have the relevant departments of your troupe coordinate directly with me; if you encounter any problems, I will handle the coordination."

Xue Ying added: "Our troupe will be coming to Dayu County soon to scout locations, dig for creative inspiration, and rehearse some programs that fit the local characteristics of Dayu."

Tang Ye quickly said: "We sincerely welcome you to come!"

……

Tang Ye did not know that at this moment, a woman was secretly sneaking into the County Party Committee Compound, painstakingly trying to find him.

This person was none other than Hu Ying, the wife of Zhong Leng.

She had been to the County Party Committee Compound before, but she was not familiar with the layout inside and did not know which building Tang Ye's office was in.

However, she knew Tang Ye's Liaison Officer, Ma Ran.

Taking advantage of the guards' inattention, she snuck into the County Party Committee Compound and found a hidden corner near the cafeteria with a good view, where she waited for nearly half an hour.

When it was lunchtime, Ma Ran walked into the cafeteria.

After finishing her meal, Ma Ran packed some food into a lunchbox and headed toward Tang Ye's office.

Ma Ran was highly vigilant; while climbing the stairs, she felt something was off and deliberately hid behind a corner of the wall.

After Hu Ying followed her up, Ma Ran suddenly jumped out and grabbed Hu Ying by the arm.

He asked sternly, "Who are you, and why are you following me?"

Hu Ying was so frightened that her heart nearly jumped out of her throat!

"I'm looking for Tang Ye, I need to see Secretary Tang! I know you are his Liaison Officer."

At this moment, Hu Ying deliberately shouted at the top of her lungs.

She hoped to use this opportunity to make a scene so that Tang Ye would come out to see her.

Ma Ran frowned inwardly and warned in a low voice, "Keep your voice down, this is the County Party Committee Compound; do you believe I'll call the guards to throw you out?"

"Tang Ye, Secretary Tang! It's me, Hu Ying!"

Sure enough, just as she had expected.

Hearing the noise, Tang Ye walked out of his office.

"Let her in!"

Ma Ran was stunned for a moment, then said helplessly, "Go on in!"

Tang Ye knew the reason why Hu Ying had not gone to his residence to find him this time.

She wanted to use this method to put pressure on him...