The Fury of the Deputy Mayor

  "It's gone wrong! It's gone wrong!" Yin Mingquan was furious and couldn't control his anger, he had never expected such a result. Fortunately, he was standing next to his uncle Yin Shengli, who saw that something was amiss and supported him. At this point, it was too late to scold Ye Ziran, he repeatedly called out: "Director Yin! Director Yin!"

  Yu Deputy Mayor also broke out in a cold sweat, nervously looking at Yin Shengli's pale face, and followed Yin Mingquan calling out several times. Meanwhile, Ma Tiancheng, Qin Daming, Li Jun and others were momentarily stunned and didn't know what to do.

  Fortunately, it wasn't long before Deputy Director Yin slowly came to. As soon as he woke up, he shook his hand and pointed at Ye Zhenran, saying: "How hateful! Too hateful!"

  Yu Deputy Mayor hurriedly comforted him, saying: "Director Yin, please take care of your body." Turning his head to County Magistrate Yin, he said: "Immediately suspend and investigate this blind and arrogant Ye Zhenran! If the self-criticism is not thorough, it will not be allowed to pass!"

  County Magistrate Yin glared at Ye Zhenran with a fierce gaze after hearing Deputy Mayor Yu's words, nodded and said: "Alright, I will resolutely follow Mayor Yu's instructions. I'd like to see if anyone in Changsha County can protect him from being eliminated!" If looks could kill, Ye Zhenran would have been killed several times by now.

  Ye Ziran was startled when Deputy Director Yin fell, and now that he saw him come to, his heart relaxed a bit. After hearing Deputy Mayor Yu's words, his heart couldn't help but fluctuate again, thinking it wasn't good to argue or not respond at all, lest he be "blindly arrogant" again! He could only lower his head and apologize to Deputy Director Yin: "Director Yin, I'm sorry, I didn't understand the situation and offended you."

  Yin Deputy Director let out a snort, turned his face away and said nothing. Yu Deputy Mayor naturally didn't take Ye's words as a joke, but instead softly asked Yin Shengli: "Director Yin, you're not feeling well, shall we end the inspection?"

  Yin Shengli said: "We won't go back to the county government, we'll head straight to Jianan."

  Yu Deputy Mayor thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Alright, let's head back directly." He turned around, shook hands with County Magistrate Yin, and said: "County Magistrate Yin, do your job well. The future of Jianan still relies on comrades like you who are steady and dependable." After finishing speaking, he ignored the other people present and left with Deputy Director Yin.

  The leaders of the Provincial Planning Commission and the Vice Mayor came to Changja for inspection, but they left without saying goodbye! When Tang Guoqiang learned about it, he quickly called Yu Deputy Mayor to apologize and offered to send them off. Yu Deputy Mayor coldly replied that there was no need, as they were in a hurry to return to Jianan for a physical examination.

  How did this happen?

  The provincial planning commission leader came to inspect, and after being fainted by a small deputy township head in Changja, he was sent to the city for a physical examination! If this gets out, the image of the Changja County Committee will plummet! This is also considered a small political event. Tang Guoqiang was extremely depressed, this Ye Zhenran usually looked quite reliable, how could he make such a low-level mistake? Moreover, it was under the circumstances that Hu Secretary had informed him in advance. Tang Guoqiang called Ma Tiancheng, Qin Daming and Ye Zhenran to the county committee with just one phone call.

  In the office, Tang Guoqiang learned about the whole thing and asked Ye Zhenran with a serious face: "Mayor Ye, you're quite impressive! You made the provincial leader faint on the spot. Who's your next target?"

  Ye Ziran's face suddenly turned into a bitter melon, and he said: "Secretary Tang, I'm sorry, it was me who framed you. I didn't expect Deputy Director Yin to be in such poor health..."

  Tang Guoqiang was so angry that he burst out laughing and said, "So you're saying that you're helping him exercise?" He glared at Ye Zhenran and said, "It's a good thing you were suspended for investigation, otherwise your tail would have been raised to the sky."

  Ye Ziran wanted to speak, but Ma Tiancheng hastily signaled him to stop and said to Tang Guoqiang: "Secretary Tang, things may be a bit complicated. I'm worried that after they go back, they will seize on the debate over planned economy and market economy, amplify it, and turn it into an attack of 'capitalism' versus 'socialism'."

  Tang Guoqiang nodded and looked at Ye Zhenran, saying: "Do you understand the severity of the problem now? Don't think they're making a big deal out of physical condition, this is a matter of principle. You're just a small county official, if unfortunately you become the focal point of this debate, can you bear such pressure? Anyone can crush you with just one word."

  Yè Zhī Rán only then realized the severity of the situation had exceeded his expectations. If it were true, even Secretary Táng would be implicated. He couldn't help but feel terrified and said: "Secretary Táng, I'm really sorry, I didn't think things would turn out like this."

  Tang Guoqiang sighed and said with a full stomach: "County Magistrate Ma's analysis is very reasonable, Vice Director Yin came this time with ill intentions, the purpose may be this, he wants to play a big chess game."

  Ma Tiancheng also nodded heavily and said: "The water was mixed up, his nephew can only touch the fish."

  Qin Daming finally had a chance to speak up at this time. He interjected: "I believe that the eyes of most comrades are bright."

  Tang Guoqiang couldn't help but praise Qin Daming: "Secretary Qin's words are reasonable, we should still rely on the higher-level organization and trust the majority of comrades."

  Ma Tiancheng asked again: "How will Mayor Yu's request to suspend Ye Zhenran for investigation be handled?"

  Since the municipal party committee standing committee member and vice mayor have spoken, Qingjiang County Party Committee will necessarily follow suit, this is also to maintain the authority of the superior leadership.

  Tang Guoqiang thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow afternoon, we'll hold a Standing Committee meeting, and in the form of a resolution from the Standing Committee, we'll suspend Ye Zhenran's duties for investigation. This way, we can take the initiative."

  Ma Tiancheng couldn't help but admire Tang Guoqiang's tactics, which was a way to advance and retreat, most beneficial to Ye Zhenran. Because since it was the Standing Committee of Changjia County that passed the resolution to suspend Ye Zhenran for investigation, later on, they could also use the resolution of the Standing Committee to let him pass the investigation. Otherwise, Ye Zhenran's suspension would be Changjia County executing Vice Mayor Yu's instructions, and if he wanted to resume work, he would have to get Vice Mayor Yu's approval again. If Vice Mayor Yu didn't approve or delayed it for a year or two, Ye Zhenran's martial arts skills would be completely useless.

  Qin Daming listened to Tang Guoqiang and Ma Tiancheng discussing Ye Zhenran's affairs in front of him, knowing that both Tang Guoqiang and Ma Tiancheng had already taken him as one of their own. A warmth rose in his heart, he knew that Tang Guoqiang valued Ye Zhenran highly and wouldn't sacrifice him like cannon fodder. So he spoke up for Ye Zhenran: "Secretary Tang, County Magistrate Ma, Ye's work ability is outstanding. If he were to be suspended, it would be a great loss for Mashan Township. I suggest that the county committee carefully consider this matter and let Ye pass as soon as possible, which will also have the least impact on Mashan Township."

  Tang Guoqiang glared at Ye Zhenran again and said, "If he's not allowed to suffer a bit, how will he remember the consequences of doing wrong? Ye Zhenran, you must reflect on yourself well these next few days. After you finish writing your self-criticism, don't rush to submit it to the county committee, let Old Ye take a look first, and if he approves, then you can submit it."

  Ma Tiancheng and Qin Daming did not understand what this had to do with Ye Lao for the time being, but Ye Zhenran knew what Tang Guoqiang meant. This was an attempt to borrow Ye Lao's power, with a bit of a "borrowing force to strike" meaning. Ye Zhenran originally wanted to refuse, but thinking about the heavy pressure of the words "route struggle", he estimated that Secretary Tang was also worried that if the storm came too strong, this small boat would be hard to preserve, let alone help him pass.

  Yeziran understood this point and said: "Resolutely follow Comrade Tang's instructions, I will go back and tell Ye Lao the whole process of things, and accept his criticism."

  Tang Guoqiang's expression relaxed slightly, and he said: "Alright then, I'll immediately call the municipal party committee to report the situation in detail."

  This is also a very important matter, otherwise, if Yin and Yu two people arrived in the city, the course of events would be spoken out from their mouths, after adding oil and vinegar, originally a very light dish would become colorful and fragrant, and would satisfy the appetite of certain leaders. If there are many people who want to eat, everyone wants to take a bite, then Ye Zhenran and Chang Jiaxian County Party Committee will be gnawed clean.

  Ye Ziran returned to Ye Lao's home with a dejected look, and after dinner, he told Ye Lao everything that had happened in the Economic Zone from start to finish, including Tang Guoqiang and Ma Tiancheng's decision.

  "What's the big deal? Making you a scapegoat? It's really laughable that they can say such things with a straight face. This Deputy Director Yin has been looking for an excuse to come after you, and he'd faint from anger over just one sentence? Isn't this just a show?"

  Ye Lao's words made even Tang Guoqiang feel uneasy, and indeed, he was very protective of his subordinates. However, after hearing Ye Lao's words, Ye Zhen thought to himself: Is Vice Director Yin just putting on an act? It's entirely possible. Otherwise, why would he rush back to Jianan without resting or checking in along the way? But this kind of thing can only be said by someone with Ye Lao's status; Tang Guoqiang might think so too, but he wouldn't dare say it out loud.

  "Now that I think about it, I regret it. At the time, I was a bit too excited. With my status, I didn't need to argue with Deputy Director Yin, otherwise they wouldn't have had an excuse to make trouble this time."

  Ye nodded and said, "The basic skill of being a cadre is to be able to calm down. This time it's a lesson for you. Don't worry, continue to do your work, our party cares about every cadre. Only cadres who have experienced storms will mature." Turning his head to Zhai Shu, he asked, "Ah Cai, how are your two children now?"

  "Everything is going smoothly."

  Ye Lao asked: "How many years has Qinglian been working in the Central Committee?"

  Cai Shu said: "Thirteen years have passed, now it's a mid-level position."

  Ye Lao nodded and said, "It's time to go to the grassroots level for some tempering. There are many things going on at the local level, with complex relationships, which can help train cadres. Someone like Xiao Ye needs to experience more things in order to handle various contradictions in a higher position in the future."

  Cai Shu nodded and asked Ye Lao: "Do you want me to make a call to the provincial government about Little Ye's matter?"

  Ye Lao shook his head and said: "It's better for him to temper himself in such matters, we'll just wait and see."

  Ye Ziran, encouraged by the conversation between the two, spoke up: "Don't worry, Ye Lao and Cai Shu, I will carefully analyze myself, deeply examine my own mistakes, and I believe that the Changjia County Committee will make a fair judgment."