Volume 2: County Government Chapter 33: Boss Wan

  In a few days, Bao'er will go to the Experimental Primary School for registration. Since Qijie left, Tang Yi's days have never been so light and easy again. Every day, he talks with Bao'er, tells her a few stories, and gradually, Tang Yi adapts to his new relationship with Bao'er. Sometimes, he feels like a loving father, watching Bao'er grow up is also an interesting thing.

  Just as Tang Yile was enjoying his carefree days, an unexpected person found him.

  On Monday afternoon, I had just finished collecting the documents on my desk and was about to go out for lunch when Cheng Jianjun called me. He laughed over the phone and said: "Secretary Tang, I have something to do in Yanshan this afternoon. How about I treat you to dinner tonight?"

  Tang Yi smiled and said okay, but then Cheng Jianjun continued: "Let me introduce you to someone, the boss of Tian Shang Ren Jian, of course, if you're not comfortable with it, I won't call him over, just the two of us will have a few drinks."

  Tang Yi smiled and said: "What's inconvenient about that? I've also long heard that the Manager Wan of Heaven and Earth is a successful entrepreneur in Yanqing, and it would be good to learn from him too."

  He hung up the phone, but Tang Yi furrowed his brow and dialed Chen Dahua's number. Luckily, Chen Dahua was still in his office.

  "Brother Chen, are you hiding something from me?" Tang Yi didn't beat around the bush. Suddenly, Boss Wan found him, and there was only one possibility - he had discovered the conflict between Tang Yi and Tian Shang Ren Jia. And as for Lan Jie's resignation and Manager Wan taking 10,000 yuan from him, that surname Wan kid wouldn't think it was a big deal, but would still report to his uncle. That meant there were some stories between Tang Yi and Tian Shang Ren Jia that he didn't know about.

  Chen Da and Hehe laughed, laughing very awkwardly, "Are you talking about that thing in heaven? I didn't do anything, just called Junzi to find a few little rabbits to go there and make trouble..."

  Tang Yi frowned, that was to let Junzi find those hoodlum friends of his to make trouble, it was a bit infuriating. Chen Da and doing things without using their brains, the matter had just passed for a few days and they were already looking for trouble, wasn't this clearly telling people who did it? Needless to say, the one with the surname Wan must have asked his nephew in detail about the people he had provoked these past few days, and guessing that the young man who went with Chen Da was Yangshan's young secretary wasn't difficult.

  Chen Dahe explained, "I had no choice, I knew you'd get angry if I told you to find someone, so I didn't tell you. But keeping this inside makes me anxious, and Lao Wan is having a good time. It's not easy to find the right people at the Municipal Bureau to investigate him through official channels. After thinking about it, I decided to let him suffer a bit of a loss, how could he dare to openly oppose me, old Chen? His power may be great, but he's just a businessman, bullying ordinary people and making us swallow our anger? I'll make him pay! Look at his nephew, so arrogant, thinking he's someone because he knows some big shots in the Municipal Committee?"

  Later, Chen Dahua and Fa started a fire, possibly thinking of that day's affairs still feeling embarrassed, but instead made Tang Yi laugh: "It's done, you didn't smash the entertainment city, did you? Just vent your anger." What Chen Dahua said also made some sense. In front of the national machine, money is sometimes just scrap paper. Perhaps Old Wan's huge protective umbrella can shield him from wind and rain, but that's just a power-money transaction. It's impossible to easily deal with the county bureau leader for him unless Chen Dahua really harmed their common interests.

  "They smashed a few windows and the police arrived. Luckily those little rascals were clever and weren't caught by the police." Chen Da still sounded somewhat indignant.

  Tang Yi smiled and slowed down his tone: "Brother Chen, let's just drop it. Even if I wanted to vent my anger, I have my own ways of doing things. What would be the point of finding some thugs to take revenge? Wouldn't that be laughable? Besides, look at how easily they guessed it was you who did it! Apart from you, Old Chen, probably no one else has this kind of style! See, now they've come looking for me!"

  Tang Yi said solemnly, Chen Da and others started to hum a few words, but later couldn't help but raise their tone: "What do you want from me? How come? They still don't give in?"

  Tang Yi smiled and said: "Can your revenge tactics make people convinced? Alright, alright, you listen to me this time. Call Junzi over here for a visit, I'll wait for him."

  Junzi hastily arrived, wearing a green uniform, looking spirited and handsome. Tang Yi let out a sigh, every time he saw Junzi, he couldn't help but think of her who was thousands of miles away. Recently, Qi Jie might have been busy, they could only make a phone call every few days, and it was usually just a brief greeting before hastily hanging up.

  Junzi was still a bit restrained in front of Tang Yi, and after sitting down, he didn't say a word, waiting for Tang Yi's scolding.

  Tang Yi tossed him a cigarette and helped him light it, smiling as he said, "Yesterday Old Chen told me that you took the advanced individual's red flag? Not bad."

  Junzi's constrained smile said, "Brother, I know it was my fault, but I heard from Director Chen that you were blackmailed for 10,000 yuan? I just couldn't swallow this breath, and finding the person was also my idea, don't blame Director Chen."

  Tang Yi smiled, Junzi was still so chivalrous, always taking everything on himself, even after rolling around in the organization for half a year, he still had this temperament, it's really unknown whether this personality is good or bad for him.

  "Relax, I'm not settling scores after the autumn harvest. I called you over just to have a word with you. From now on, if anything comes up, let me know directly. Old Chen sometimes doesn't think things through! Let's go grab some food together, it's been ages since we last chatted. By the way, has your sister been calling frequently lately?"

  Junzi casually said, "It's been a long time since I called home." He looked up to see Tang Yi with an expression of relief, and was taken aback for a moment before realizing the purpose of Tang Ge's visit. Although Junzi often saw Tang Yi on weekdays, either at county committee meetings or at scene meetings where public security agencies were on duty, the Tang Yi he saw was always surrounded by people, shining brightly as Secretary Tang, talking and laughing with an air of authority in the crowd. Suddenly seeing him reveal a worried expression like ordinary people made Junzi feel a little uncomfortable, but also moved. No matter what the final outcome was between his sister and Tang Ge, it was worth their love for each other.

  ……

  When Tang Yi arrived at Cheng Qi Hotel, it was already dark. Cheng Jianjun personally drove to pick him up, which also gave Tang Yi enough face. On the way to the hotel, Cheng Jianjun smiled and said: "Old Wan knew that we had worked together in the past, so he insisted that I come out and invite you to dinner. Well, I didn't have a choice either. You know, Old Wan and Secretary Lin are quite close, so I have to give him some face." With one sentence, Cheng Jianjun clarified his relationship with Old Wan, avoiding any potential conflicts between Tang Yi and Old Wan that might make him uncomfortable, while also showing off the good relationship between Old Wan and Secretary Lin.

  The dinner was set in the 208 private room. Old Wan looked like a thin old man from the outside, but his eyes flickered with a few hints of cunning, and at first glance, he didn't seem to be a good person, which also made Tang Yi secretly vigilant. For some reason, he felt that Old Wan had a bit of a sinister aura, and was not as simple as an ordinary businessman.

  Lao Wan was extremely enthusiastic, grasping Tang Yi's hand warmly and saying: "I've long heard that our Yanqing has produced a young and promising county party secretary. I feel like we have a deep connection already, Secretary Tang, please sit down."

  Tang Yi originally thought it was just the three of them, but as soon as they sat down, the private room door opened and a stunningly beautiful woman walked in, wearing a white fur coat that made her look even more seductive. Old Wan smiled and said: "Xiang Xiang, come, let me introduce you to Secretary Tang."

  Xiang Xiang smiled and greeted Tang Yi, then took off her fur coat, revealing her slender figure, and said: "I'm dying of heat." The air conditioner in the private room was blowing warm air, as warm as spring.

  Jingjun glanced at Xiangxiang's high and plump buttocks, cursed in his heart, and had long heard that Xiangxiang was a flower of Lao Wan's public relations, many leaders in the city had an affair with her, it seems that Lao Wan's efforts today were quite enough.

  Xiang Xiang sat between Tang Yi and Cheng Jianjun, chatting freely, occasionally telling a few off-color jokes, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

  Lao Wan held up a cup of wine to toast Tang Yi: "Secretary Tang, kids don't understand things, last time I offended you, please forgive me. I know that even if I return your money, it's not enough. In these times, we all have to be careful and live frugally, right? So this cup of wine is my apology, consider it a gesture to calm your anger. As for your losses, how about this: I'll arrange for you to get a lifetime VIP card at the Entertainment City?"

  At that time, the national law was not yet perfect, and this kind of disguised gift-giving was very popular. Old Wan had thought it through: after getting familiar with Tang Yi in a few days, he would return the 10,000 yuan to him. After all, it wasn't worth making an enemy out of Tang Yi for just 10,000 yuan. Old Wan wasn't afraid of Tang Yi; doing business meant that fewer troubles were always better. If he provoked Chen Da and those annoying people into being his enemies, they would stir up small troubles every day, and the officials who took care of him would also slowly keep their distance. No one wanted to deal with a merchant who was always causing trouble.

  Tang Yi shook his head and smiled, "Boss Wan, to be honest with you, I don't have time to go to your entertainment city for leisure. Since Mayor Cheng is here, let's just consider that matter settled. Let bygones be bygones." He raised his cup and took a sip of wine.

  Tang Yi spoke with a smile, but his tone was firm. Old Wan had no choice but to down the wine in his cup. Tang Yi said the matter was settled, but he didn't accept anything. Although he didn't seem like someone who would bear grudges, and at such a young age held a high position, it was unlikely that he would make an enemy over this small matter. However, Old Wan still felt somewhat uneasy and displeased, realizing that he had come all the way from Yanqing only to be met with a cold shoulder.

  The wine was getting cold, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward, although Xiangxiang tried her best to adjust it, but in the end, there was still a sense of dispersing without joy. From start to finish, Cheng Jianjun didn't say much, seeing that Tang Yi and Lao Wan's atmosphere wasn't harmonious, he seemed calm on the surface, but his eyes flickered with a hint of pleasure.

  Tang Yi didn't deliberately keep a distance from Lao Wan, but he also didn't want to get entangled with him in any way. From the aura of villainy emanating from Lao Wan's body, Tang Yi could guess that he was definitely involved in some shady dealings. This kind of small-time gangster would eventually meet his downfall if he didn't quickly clean up his act, it was only a matter of time. Tang Yi naturally didn't want to have any involvement with him.