Chapter 982: Fang Chengxin Promoted to Executive!

Early in the morning, just after starting work, Zhao Hui came to the office to find Tang Ye.

Ma Ran poured a cup of tea for Zhao Hui.

Zhao Hui took a sip of tea and smiled, "Secretary Tang, this tea is excellent. Do you have a source? I'd like to have someone purchase a batch."

Tang Ye said, "It's not expensive tea; it's Hanzhou Green from my hometown. You don't visit without a reason; you didn't come here just to ask about a tea source, did you?"

Zhao Hui set down his teacup and cautiously probed, "I heard the Yuyan Expressway project is about to launch?"

Tang Ye knew Zhao Hui's intentions, "President Zhao, your information is truly well-informed. This project was secured by Secretary Shi; you are welcome to actively prepare for the bid. However, I must offer a word of caution: Jinjun Company is a cautionary tale; the profit margin for this project is not that large."

Zhao Hui nodded slightly, a grave expression appearing on his face, "Rest assured, if this project is entrusted to us, I guarantee every penny will be spent where it counts."

After seeing Zhao Hui off, Tang Ye received several phone calls.

The calls were all regarding the Yuyan Expressway project.

Although Jinjun Company had been investigated and the Executive Vice Mayor had been held accountable, it seemed this had not deterred the enterprises looking to undertake the construction.

On the contrary, the fact that Jinjun Company had run into trouble and lost its bidding qualifications made them smell an opportunity.

Although Tang Ye did not have the final say, everyone had inquired and knew that the new County Party Secretary was closely related to him and trusted him deeply.

Tang Ye felt a sense of alarm.

The more resources one controls and the greater one's power, the more one will attract encirclement by others.

Resources are scarce, and there are many interest groups; scarce resources cannot satisfy everyone.

However, if one truly wants to go far and last long, one must have one's own principles.

Otherwise, one will become dough to be kneaded by others, and such a person can hardly achieve great things.

In the afternoon, Shi Yao called Tang Ye to her office.

"Recently, many people have come to me wanting to secure the Yuyan Expressway project. You arrived earlier than I did; you should know which companies are suitable and which are not."

"Secretary Shi, I actually haven't been in Dayu County for long, so I'm not familiar with many enterprises." Tang Ye did not want to get involved in this matter.

"Are you familiar with the Zhao Group?" Shi Yao asked softly.

"I know Zhao Hui, but I haven't had much contact with him. The Zhao Group took on the unfinished Times Square project and has contributed to Dayu County; they do have the capability."

Tang Ye felt that Shi Yao was testing him, so he added emphatically,

"Secretary Shi, I think this project should follow the formal bidding process. Everything should be done according to the rules, and we should not listen to any unit's requests. With the cautionary tale of Jinjun Company, I believe the outside world will certainly understand."

"That is a good approach!"

Shi Yao's eyes lit up; Tang Ye's reminder provided a good justification for the fair and just bidding process that would follow.

……

Returning to his office, Tang Ye saw a public notice document.

It was the notification of Chen Qian being appointed as Executive Vice Mayor.

Subsequently, Tang Ye checked the Yanzhou Municipal People's Government's government affairs disclosure website.

The leadership structure of the Municipal Organization Department had been updated rapidly.

The Organization Department Minister position was now held by the former Municipal Party Committee Secretary-General.

The former Executive Deputy Minister had been transferred to serve as the head of a municipal-level department.

And, Fang Chengxin's name was listed in the first position among the Deputy Ministers.

This meant he had successfully been promoted to Executive Deputy Minister.

The relationship between Tang Ye and Fang Chengxin went beyond that of ordinary colleagues;

one could say they were confidants who were both teacher and friend.

Since Fang Chengxin had good news, Tang Ye naturally had to send his congratulations.

Tang Ye dialed Fang Chengxin's mobile phone, "Minister Fang, I heard you've been promoted."

"Your information is quite well-informed; it's just a position adjustment!" Fang Chengxin was in a good mood and spoke his mind.

Tang Ye said, "You are now the Executive Deputy Minister; this isn't as simple as just a position adjustment."

"Speaking of which, I have to thank you for this." Fang Chengxin said with emotion.

"What does that have to do with me? You're drifting off-topic!" Tang Ye laughed.

Fang Chengxin chuckled, "You, stop playing dumb with me. I know exactly how Xie Zhan fell from power. If the Executive Vice Mayor position hadn't opened up, how would I have had the opportunity?"

Tang Ye quickly defended himself, "Your advancement is due to your own ability; it's a combination of the right time, the right place, and the right people—all are indispensable."

Fang Chengxin's tone deepened, and he said earnestly, "Recently, you should control your pace a little. To be honest, many people are watching you."

Tang Ye felt a warmth at Fang Chengxin's concern, "Please rest assured, I will be careful."

"I heard that the fire at Primary School No. 1 was not reported by Dayu County." Fang Chengxin asked softly.

Tang Ye explained calmly, "After the fire broke out, we extinguished it at the first opportunity. Although it caused losses, it was within a controllable range, and there were no casualties."

Fang Chengxin sighed with emotion, "Some people are making an issue out of this, spreading rumors that this school fire caused the deaths of over a dozen children, and that certain cadres in Dayu County are covering it up to protect their official positions."

Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Minister Fang, I can guarantee to you that this is absolutely not the case. The fire occurred during the day; upon encountering the fire, the school began evacuating students immediately. We can have the city arrange a working group to investigate this matter."

Fang Chengxin reassured him, "I certainly believe you. However, you must be prepared to accept an investigation."

After hanging up on Fang Chengxin, Tang Ye sat at his desk feeling depressed for a moment, only adjusting his mood after a long while.

When serving as an official, one will encounter various problems at any time; malicious rumors and slander are very normal.

As long as one has a clear conscience, one need not fear controversy or questioning.

……

The next afternoon, following Shi Yao's request, a meeting of the secondary leadership team for the construction sector was held in the County Party Committee conference room.

Shi Yao delivered a highly targeted speech at the meeting.

"Today, I have taken half an hour to invite the comrades from the construction sector to this conference room to discuss only one issue.

That is how to abide by regulations and put an end to corruption in the construction field."

"Our county has established a Bidding and Tendering Center and formulated bidding regulations; this is a very good start."

A good system makes bad people do good things, while a bad system makes good people do bad things.

I believe that the establishment and perfection of the bidding and tendering system in our county is an excellent set of regulations.

It can be said that this system can protect our cadres to the greatest extent and promote the development of our cause..."

"However, every system is executed by people, which means that any system has manipulability.

Therefore, every builder must practice self-reflection, self-vigilance, and self-encouragement..."

After the meeting ended, the crowd discussed it heatedly.

"It seems that the Yuyan Expressway is going to undergo strict bidding this time."

"I heard that leaders from the provincial level made calls, but it seems it didn't matter."

"It's mainly because Jinjun Company caused a big problem when they contracted the expressway project before. The new County Party Secretary is afraid of inviting trouble."

"The newly arrived County Party Secretary is still very principled at the moment!"

In the afternoon, the bidding results were released...

After Tang Ye saw the list, he was somewhat surprised.

There were four companies that won the bid together, and all of them had deep backgrounds.

Zhao Group was also one of them.

Zhao Hui received the news a little later.

When he got the results, his first reaction was that it must have been Tang Ye helping in secret.

He must continue to maintain close contact with him in the future...