Chapter 961: Tang Ye is a Particular Man!

"You have quite a head for economics!"

"Secretary Shi, you flatter me. Anyone can see the trend in the real estate economy. In these next few years, no one will lose money in real estate; within ten years, real estate will be an industry with a very high success rate for investment," Tang Ye analyzed softly. "The area around the Provincial Office is close to the city center; whether building a restaurant or a shopping mall, it has potential."

Shi Yao still approved of Tang Ye's judgment.

"In recent years, housing prices in Yanjing have been rising, and land prices are also rising; this will slowly spread to the whole country. However, the county has no surplus grain, so the focus must be placed on poverty alleviation."

Tang Ye suggested, "Money is not a problem; I think we can utilize private capital. Many enterprises hope to have the government's background as a backer."

Shi Yao nodded slightly, "The line of thinking is good; it can be tried!"

At this moment, the cafeteria staff brought the dishes to the table.

Tang Ye instructed Xiao Deng and Chen Zhi to sit down and eat together.

Both of them were rather reserved, while Tang Ye ate quite casually.

In order to wait for Director Gao, Tang Ye had been starved.

Although Tang Ye ate with great relish, he was not crude.

Shi Yao took a sip of chicken soup, feeling her body, which had been feeling cold, slowly warm up.

After the meal, they went to the third floor to rest.

The decoration on the third floor was not much worse than a five-star hotel; the floor was covered with a thick carpet, and stepping on it felt soft, without a sound.

This room was specifically tidied up for Shi Yao's use and was the best decorated.

The room Tang Ye stayed in was one shared by the county leaders.

Of course, the bed sheets and quilt covers would be changed in a timely manner.

Tang Ye did not have the habit of taking a nap; he opened his portable laptop and processed a few documents.

Currently, all cadres in Dayu County were attempting paperless office work, but the results were not particularly good; younger cadres could still adapt, but older cadres chose to slack off.

However, because of the influence from the top down, under Tang Ye's influence, everyone slowly accepted computer-based office work.

Around three in the afternoon, Tang Ye received a call from Shi Yao and walked into her room.

Shi Yao had brewed a pot of jasmine tea.

Tang Ye took a sip and immediately felt his whole mouth filled with the fragrance of flowers.

"Good tea!"

"I prefer drinking this kind of flower tea. Of course, I heard you like Hanzhou Green, and I would like to try it too."

"After I go back, I will send you a few boxes. Once you get used to drinking it, I will supply it regularly."

"Sure!"

Chatting about everything under the sun without any specific purpose was actually quite harmonious.

"I am going to visit Director Gao's home tonight. Director Gao's wife is very easygoing. Will you go with me?"

"Thank you for the invitation, but I have an appointment tonight."

Shi Yao nodded, "Fine, then I won't force you."

After Shi Yao left, Tang Ye took the initiative to contact Geng Yong.

"Brother Geng, are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Geng Yong laughed, "Sure, I'll book the restaurant."

Tang Ye insisted, "I must be the host, otherwise forget it."

Geng Yong sighed helplessly, "Fine, then I'll listen to you."

Tang Ye called for Yang Rong.

"Director Yang, there is something I need your help with; I am hosting a guest tonight, do you have any restaurants you are familiar with?"

"I do!" Yang Rong recommended a rather famous, long-established restaurant.

"Secretary Tang, I have already booked a private room. After you finish eating, you can just leave."

Tang Ye smiled faintly and politely declined, "Because this is a private banquet, I will pay for this meal myself when the time comes."

A look of surprise flashed in Yang Rong's eyes, "Understood, I will make a request to the restaurant to prepare better ingredients for you."

After leaving Tang Ye's room.

Yang Rong was frowning.

The number one and number three leaders—why did they feel like two living ancestors?

They didn't play by the rules, and all attempts at flattery ended up hitting the horse's leg; they were truly not easy to serve!

Recently, there had been rumors that the Provincial Office was to be abolished and the office location sold off.

Seeing this situation, Yang Rong felt the probability was very high.

He had lived in Xijing for so many years; if the Provincial Office were abolished and he had to return to Dayu County, it would clearly be difficult to adapt.

However, he had to think of a way out.

His own fate was in the hands of Shi Yao and Tang Ye.

……

In the evening, they arrived at Zhongtian Restaurant.

Besides the guest Geng Yong, there was also Chen Xiang.

Chen Xiang brought three women to accompany them.

They sat with a man and a woman alternating.

The woman sitting next to Tang Ye was named Wang Shijia; she had a very cheerful personality and a good tolerance for alcohol.

Before coming to this dinner party, Chen Xiang had told her that Tang Ye had a high tolerance for alcohol, and if she could get Tang Ye drunk, he would give her a promotion and a raise tomorrow.

Consequently, a fire ignited in Wang Shijia's heart.

"Secretary Tang, my alcohol tolerance isn't very good, but seeing you today makes me especially happy, so I'd like to take the initiative to toast you a glass."

Tang Ye smiled, not believing the other party at all, and picked up his wine glass to toast with her.

Subsequently, another woman also came over to offer a toast.

Tang Ye joked, "Not good, this is a wheel-war tactic!"

Wang Shijia laughed, "Secretary Tang, are you afraid of the battle?"

Tang Ye said, "I have no objection to drinking, but Director Geng and General Manager Chen must drink together for it to count!"

Chen Xiang knew Tang Ye's alcohol tolerance was not ordinary, but he had prepared himself and felt ten-tenths sure of success.

However, he did not expect that after a few glasses, Tang Ye's expression remained unchanged.

Only then did he realize that Tang Ye's alcohol tolerance was truly high.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere was at its best.

They chatted about the Camellia Oil E-commerce Project and the May Literary Performance.

Chen Xiang said, "Secretary Tang, I have been in contact with the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, and it seems they already have an interested title sponsor."

Tang Ye said, "The title sponsor is decided by the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe, so we cannot determine it on our end."

Chen Xiang laughed, "We are still interested in the naming rights; after all, this literary performance is led and organized by the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department, and the promotional reach is significant, making it a good exposure opportunity for the Camellia Oil E-commerce Project."

Tang Ye nodded slightly, "I have an appointment to meet with Troupe Leader Xue tomorrow, and I will convey your thoughts then."

Chen Xiang said with a smile, "Alright, I'll wait for your news."

The dinner ended, and when Chen Xiang went to the front desk to settle the bill, he discovered that Tang Ye had already paid in advance.

He pondered inwardly that Tang Ye was truly a principled person, unlike many cadres in the current officialdom who treated themselves like ATMs.

Tang Ye hailed a taxi and left, waiting until the car disappeared.

Chen Xiang said to Geng Yong with regret, "I didn't manage to pay the bill; Tang Ye paid for it in advance."

Geng Yong patted Chen Xiang on the shoulder and smiled at him, "Don't feel uncomfortable; Tang Ye is different from me, he isn't that poor. It's just one meal, he can afford to treat."

Chen Xiang looked at Geng Yong in surprise, "Isn't he a civil servant working in a poor county?"

Geng Yong gave Chen Xiang an annoyed look, "Qinge Underwear, have you heard of it?"

Wang Shijia had drunk quite a bit and her head was spinning, but upon hearing this, she suddenly sobered up.

She recited the advertising slogan for Qinge!

"'Qinge reveals a young girl's perfect figure'!

The underwear I'm wearing is this brand!"

Geng Yong laughed, "His mother is a major shareholder of Qinge!"

A look of realization appeared on Chen Xiang's face!

So Tang Ye was this capable!