Chapter 47: Playing a Bad Hand to Miraculous Effect!

Ji Guotao expressed his stance and left immediately.

Before parting, Ji Guotao and Tang Ye exchanged contact information.

"In the future, I will have to trouble you to take care of Sister Wu and Han Ze. If you encounter any problems, you can contact me."

"Please rest assured, Chief. I will take good care of them."

Seeing this scene, the others were filled with deep emotion.

Although the military and the government belonged to two different systems, Tang Ye establishing a connection with Ji Guotao could only benefit his official career and did no harm at all.

Wang Kaicheng suddenly recalled the concept of destiny and fortune once again.

Having worked for so many years, he had always been waiting for a benefactor, and even his hair had grown bald from waiting, yet none had ever appeared.

Tang Ye, on the other hand, seemed to be cheating in a game, effortlessly crossing paths with benefactors whenever he pleased.

It had indeed been unwise of him to conspire with Cao Debiao to dump Qianjin Village onto Tang Ye.

Wang Kaicheng made up his mind to make an effort to mend his relationship with Tang Ye.

Cao Debiao felt a bitter taste in his mouth at that moment. Originally, throwing Qianjin Village at Tang Ye was meant to make him suffer a bit, but who could have expected that this fellow could play such a terrible hand and still work wonders.

...

Watching the jeep disappear into the distance, Tang Ye turned and headed toward the conference room.

A group of people discussed how to resolve the issue with the gravel plant next.

Du Chengfeng presided over the meeting, saying, "Let's all share your thoughts."

Wei Jian decided to muddle through and smooth things over to the very end. "The gravel plant does have a series of problems such as irregular management, but the contributions it has made to local development over the years are plain for all to see. We must be sufficiently lenient toward enterprises and not strike them down with a single stroke. Of course, compensation should be paid where due, and fines should be levied where appropriate."

The others expressed their views one after another, all echoing Wei Jian's tone.

Du Chengfeng glanced at Tang Ye and suddenly asked, "Comrade Tang Ye, what are your thoughts?"

Tang Ye paused slightly and said in a clear voice, "I believe we can take this opportunity to either shut down the gravel plant or transform it."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was startled.

Chen Zhihua had previously chatted with Tang Ye privately about using strong medicine on the gravel plant, but he had not expected Tang Ye to bring it up in such a sensitive occasion.

Wei Jian shot Tang Ye an icy glare and fired off a series of questions: "That's easy to say, completely disregarding the consequences. If the gravel plant is shut down, how will the workers be resettled? The drivers took out loans to buy sand-transport trucks; are you cutting off their livelihoods? Although the gravel plant has poor management, forcibly shutting it down will generate a series of sequelae. If problems arise again, will you bear this responsibility?"

Most people felt that shutting down the gravel plant was unrealistic and the punishment was too severe!

Tang Ye said calmly, "Ever since the gravel plant was established, whether it has contributed more or caused more harm is really hard to say!"

Wei Jian looked at Tang Ye with a complex expression. "Traffic accidents are low-probability events. After this lesson, with strict management and government supervision, I believe similar incidents will not happen again."

Tang Ye realized he had to play his trump card!

"These are some photos I took on the riverbank of Qianjin Village a few days ago.

According to the approval of the superior departments, the plant's original sand-dredging area was supposed to be Fugudian Village, but every single day, sand-dredging machines maliciously excavate the tidal flats of Qianjin Village.

If you go there to take a look in person, you will discover a terrifying fact. This entire area has vanished into thin air! While Nanhai is engaging in land reclamation from the sea, certain individuals are using the land as a tool for profiteering, causing state territory to be lost in vain!

Pinghu once suffered severe flood disasters. Violations like this illegal sand dredging will lead to soil erosion and pose risks to flood control facilities.

To sum up, this business model does not conform to the national policy of sustainable development.

The gravel plant must be permanently shut down!"

Wei Jian had not expected a deputy township head to repeatedly challenge his authority!

His expression turned extremely unsightly, and he slapped the table twice in anger. "The gravel plant has nearly a hundred employees; how do you plan to arrange for them? If they lose their rice bowls, the incident of people blocking the gates today will happen again. If the situation gets out of control, can you bear the responsibility?"

County Head Wei's composure lacked a bit of refinement compared to Secretary Du.

Tang Ye responded neither servilely nor overbearingly, "My suggestion is to register an earthwork engineering transportation company, changing sand transportation to soil transportation. As for the sand-dredging equipment, it can be sold to compensate the victims of the traffic accident. I have investigated the market, and real estate development and large-scale infrastructure projects have a huge demand. If a transportation company is established, the income of those drivers will increase substantially. At the same time, we will avoid further environmental damage."

Wei Jian suddenly had the feeling of being outmaneuvered step by step!

Tang Ye had already sorted everything out clearly; continuing to debate would only make him more passive.

He strategically took a sip of tea and said no more.

Du Chengfeng had not expected Tang Ye to steadily hold the upper hand in his argument with Wei Jian. Although he had the advantage of favorable timing and location, his demeanor of not being intimidated by Wei Jian was truly admirable.

The matter could now be put to rest!

Du Chengfeng tapped the table twice until everyone's attention was focused on him.

"Comrade Tang Ye has analyzed the problem very thoroughly and even provided a solution. Using the gravel plant as a foundation to reopen an earthwork engineering transportation company—this matter will be entrusted to you to take charge."

...

Saturday.

Tang Ye went to visit Han Ze.

Tang Ye walked into the room and placed the fruit basket beside the bedside.

Han Ze's hospital bed was by the window.

His eyes were tightly closed, his complexion pale, and his body motionless. From the outside, it was impossible to tell whether he was in a coma or deep sleep.

Hearing that Tang Ye had arrived, the attending physician came over from the office. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he explained Han Ze's physical condition to Tang Ye: "The patient suffered extensive ischemia and hypoxia in the right cerebral hemisphere, causing cerebral edema on the right side and intracranial pressure resulting in brain herniation. We performed a decompressive craniectomy, followed by hematoma evacuation, removal of necrotic cellular tissue, or frontal pole resection and other decompressive surgeries..."

Tang Ye knew very well that Han Ze was saved thirty percent because of his father's high skill level and seventy percent because of sheer good luck.

"Sister Wu, if you encounter any problems in the hospital, contact me at any time. Take this meal card. My father usually eats in the small dining hall in the operating theater and doesn't need this card. The money inside can be used not only to buy meals in the cafeteria but also to purchase daily necessities in the supermarket."

Tang Ye was not someone who helped just anyone; it depended on the person, and he deeply respected Sister Wu's character.

Sister Wu's eyes instantly turned red, and she shook her head to refuse, "Township Head Tang, I cannot accept this. You have already helped me enough."

Tang Ye directly shoved the meal card into her pocket. "I promised the Chief that I would take good care of you all, and I cannot break my word. You must keep it, otherwise it means you look down on me."

Seeing that Tang Ye seemed angry, Sister Wu stopped insisting, turned around, and pulled out a piece of paper. "This is the consent form for land transfer. I must apologize to you for making things difficult for you before."

Tang Ye patiently persuaded her instead, "Think about it a little more! Don't make a decision against your own heart."

"My son told me many times before to contract out our plots of retained land, but I couldn't get my head around it back then. After going through this ordeal, I've figured it out. Health is the most important thing when you're alive. How much grain can that patch of land grow? Clinging to that piece of land is unnecessary."

"Then I will accept it. Thank you for your cooperation."

Tang Ye did not linger and took his leave.

A fellow patient whispered to Sister Wu, "Who is this young man? The doctors and nurses are so polite to him."

"He is my son's savior. His father is the director of neurosurgery. My son got into a traffic accident that night, and if it weren't for him discovering it in time and finding a vehicle to send my son to the city people's hospital... Director Tang was already off duty back then, but he rushed over specially to participate in the rescue."

"I see. I never expected Director Tang's son to not only be a man of exceptional talent but also possess such a warm heart!"

"He is the deputy head of our township, young and promising."

Hearing that Tang Ye had come, Tang Yu specifically came to the ward, only to find that Tang Ye had already left.

He happened to overhear Sister Wu and the fellow patient praising his son.

A hint of a smile appeared on his usually stern face.

...

Walking out of the hospital, Tang Ye received an unfamiliar call.

A woman's voice sounded soft, sweet, and lazy as she introduced herself, "Township Head Tang, I am Cai Meifen. Would you do me the honor of having dinner with me tonight?"

Tang Ye had some understanding of Cai Meifen; she was the nominal boss of the gravel plant and had an unusual relationship with "General Bi."

Tang Ye figured he could afford to interact with her, since transforming the gravel plant would still require her cooperation.

"I've also been wanting to meet Boss Cai. Why don't I treat you to dinner!"

Cai Meifen was stunned for a moment. "How can there be a reason for a leader to treat? I'll send you the address of the restaurant later, see you tonight!"

Following the address provided by Cai Meifen, Tang Ye arrived at a restaurant located in the suburbs of the city.

After reporting Cai Meifen's name at the front desk, a waiter led him to a private room.

Upon entering the room, Tang Ye paused slightly.

Cai Meifen was sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, dressed quite seductively in a V-neck dress, looking at Tang Ye with a smile in her eyes.