Chapter 99: Meeting Ye Ming

  Ye Jing listened to Ye Pingyu's words, but in fact, she had her own thoughts. She didn't want to tell Ye Pingyu that she had a boyfriend in college, but after graduation, he went on to pursue his master's degree and hadn't graduated yet. The two were still exchanging letters, but she wasn't sure what the future held. After all, it was likely that he wouldn't return to their small county to work after graduating. So, she hadn't told anyone about this, and whenever someone tried to set her up with someone else, she would reject them outright. Even when the deputy director of the county health bureau, who was somewhat good-looking, asked her out, she refused.

  Ye Pingyu was concerned about his sister's affairs, but his sister didn't discuss it with him, so he couldn't offer any advice. Since that was the case, he also didn't think it was right to say anything else. In fact, they weren't in a hurry; their parents were the ones who were anxious.

  Time passed relatively quickly, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed. During this time, Ye Pingyu went to Beijing once, met with Ping Ruxue, and even saw Feng Xiuyao, but she didn't seem very happy. Not long after, she suddenly called him, saying that her family was forcing her to go study in the United States, and she had no choice but to leave.

  When she heard that she was going to study in the United States, Ye Pingyu naturally congratulated her, but she was not very willing to go. Ye Pingyu then comforted her and told her to relax, saying that the learning conditions abroad were better than those at home, and that after completing her studies, she could return and serve the country.

  Feng Xi Yao couldn't help but laugh at his words. Feng Qin's attitude towards this matter was very firm, she had to go no matter what, and everything was already arranged for her, it was impossible not to go. However, before leaving, she still made a phone call to Ye Ping Yu to bid farewell.

  Ye Pingyu didn't know that one of the main reasons she wanted to leave the country to study abroad was because Feng Qin discovered that Feng Xiyao had a deep infatuation with him, and if she didn't intervene, something might happen. She hoped that by studying abroad, Feng Xiyao would forget about this matter.

  Feng Xi Yao left the country, Ye Ping Yu and Ping Ru Xue's contact became more frequent, but they still haven't formally established a relationship, which requires a process.

  Back to Donglin, still doing his job conscientiously. On this day, he was in the office when his mobile phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and found that it was Ye Ming. It had been a long time since Ye Ming last contacted him, and he didn't expect to hear from him now.

  After knowing it was Ye Ming, Ye Pingyu asked him in a low voice where he was now. Ye Ming told him that he was currently in Donglin and asked if he had time to come out and have dinner together.

  I heard the Public Security Bureau hasn't finished dealing with this matter, how can he still be in Donglin? Ye Pingyu was a bit suspicious in his heart, but immediately agreed to meet him. By noon, he came out alone and saw Ye Ming waiting by the side of the road, only to see that he was wearing sunglasses, and at first glance, he couldn't recognize him at all.

  Ye Pingyu was still carefully watching him, while Ye Ming pretended to be nonchalant and took him to a restaurant, where they sat down together to have some food.

  Ye Pingyu asked him about his current situation, and Ye Ming told him that he hadn't gone far, just hanging out in Donglin and Qingyun. Now, not only is he still the big boss in Donglin, but he has also made a name for himself in Qingyun. As for the fight, he had already smoothed things over with the public security bureau, but there was still one loose end - the deputy director of the county health bureau was determined to hold him accountable and not give him face. If someone could put some pressure on him, they could reach a settlement and close the case.

  As soon as he heard that this was the case, Ye Pingyu couldn't help but admire Ye Ming's skill. After thinking for a moment, he asked: "Ye Ming, do you want me to put on some pressure?"

  Ye Ming said, "Not bad, I just knew you started working at the county committee. You're getting more and more powerful now, even the Public Security Bureau has to listen to you. However, my relationship with the Public Security Bureau is quite familiar. If you can give a call to the Health Bureau, as long as they agree to mediate, my case will be closed, no problem!"

  Thinking that Ye Ming was doing this for his sister's sake, Ye Pingyu said: "Ye Ming, this matter is really hard on you. I didn't expect you to find him and deal with that little brat, and it ended up like this. What you said, let me think about it, see how to handle it, so that you can close the case as soon as possible."

  Ye Ming patted Ye Pingyu's shoulder and said, "This is a small matter, not worth mentioning. Even if it weren't for your sister, I'd still want to teach him a lesson. He's just a hoodlum in society, stealing my business and competing with me for territory. If I don't take care of him, I'm not worthy of the Ye family name!"

  I didn't expect this, Ye Pingyu was taken aback, and didn't know what to say for the better. But no matter what, Ye Ming had helped his sister vent her anger, even if it ended up being counterproductive, that's still a kind of emotional bond, he'll have to think of a way to help him with this matter.

  Seeing Ye Pingyu agree to his request, Ye Ming suddenly took out a stack of money from his bag and said: "Pingyu, you're in the official circle, you must need money, I have some here, take it and use it!"

  Looking at the money in front of him, Ye Pingyu was stunned and said: "Ye Ming, what are you doing? Because my sister had an accident, I still need to compensate for your loss. Why are you giving me money?"

  Ye Ming smiled and said, "Don't mention your sister's matter again. It was my own wish to beat that kid, it has nothing to do with your sister. I've also made some money over the years. Your salary at the government agency isn't high, you need money to spend, take this first and use it, when you have money, return it to me later!"

  Ye Pingyu put the money in his bag and said: "Ye Ming, I don't need this money, I'm not short of money to spend now, besides, I don't have any place that needs spending. If you think you have made a fortune, you can go back to your hometown to support some elderly people who are alone, repair roads and so on. This is an opportunity for you to gain a good reputation. If you do this, it will be very helpful to your future career. What do you say?"

  Seeing Ye Pingyu insisting on not taking his money, Ye Ming's face showed some displeasure. He wanted to give Ye Pingyu the money because he saw that Ye Pingyu was now working at the county committee office, while he himself spent his days doing some shady dealings outside. Who knows when he might need Ye Pingyu's help? And besides, Ye Pingyu's salary was indeed not high, so if he needed money, Ye Ming could provide it - this was his thinking. However, Ye Pingyu had his own thoughts and didn't want him to do that.

  "Ping Yu, I didn't mean anything else by that. You wouldn't think I'm trying to bribe you, would you?" Ye Ming said after some thought.

  Ye Pingyu immediately laughed and said, "Ye Ming, are you really thinking too much? What else can we do between us? I won't accept your money, it's not easy for you to earn it. I'm not short of money now, if I need it in the future, I'll borrow from you, how about that?"

  Seeing that Ye Pingyu was sincere, Ye Ming had no choice but to put the money away. It seemed that Ye Pingyu and he were on completely different paths, but having a friend like Ye Pingyu made him feel honored. When socializing outside, he could bring up Ye Pingyu's name to give himself some face.

  "How's my sister doing in the countryside? It's been a long time since I last contacted her." Ye Ming asked about Yemei Na after putting away the money.

  Ye Pingyu smiled and said: "Your sister is quite good, I often see her when I'm in the countryside. Actually, she's worried about you now, afraid that you'll get into some trouble outside."

  Ye Ming smiled and said: "Let her be at ease, I'm fine. When I have time, I'll go home. First, help me deal with the deputy director of the county health bureau."

  Ye Pingyu smiled and said: "This is natural, from now on don't be impulsive when doing things, handle matters with civility, isn't it good to create wealth in a peaceful manner?"

  Ye Ming couldn't help but laugh and said: "I'll do my best to meet your requirements, as long as I can make money, who cares about causing any trouble!"

  Ye Pingyu thought about it too, and the two of them ate while chatting. After they finished eating, Ye Ming suddenly disappeared.

  After he left, Ye Pingyu thought about what to do with this matter. Although Ye Ming didn't beat the deputy director's son of that county health bureau just because of his sister, it did give his sister and himself a chance to vent their anger.

  So, this matter still needs to be resolved for Ye Ming. Although the deputy director of the county health bureau has some power, he is just a deputy director after all, and his son did something wrong in his sister's affair, if we want to put pressure on him, there are ways to do it.

  After some thought, Ye Pingyu tried to invite the head of the county health bureau for dinner and asked him to bring along the deputy director so they could meet and have a meal together.

  He didn't dare guarantee that the head of the county health bureau would give him face and come out to eat, after all, it's up to the other party to give or not give face, no one can be sure, and also asked him to bring the deputy director of the county health bureau.

  Unexpectedly, he made a phone call to the head of the county health bureau, and the head of the county health bureau readily agreed, and even offered to pay for it himself, but Ye Pingyu insisted on paying for it himself.

  The head of the county health bureau did not know what he meant, thinking that he might want to do something for his sister, and then called the deputy director in charge of the county hospital work together.

  After the head of the county health bureau agreed, Ye Pingyu, in order to boost his own momentum, also called out a few friends he knew, including Bai Xiaocui and Lin Lei, with the intention of returning their hospitality.

  Lin Le was surprised when Ye Pingyu asked her to dinner and immediately agreed to his request. After contacting the staff, Ye Pingyu arranged a restaurant and they went together in the evening.

  Bai Xiaocui and Lin Lei arrived first, followed by the director of the county health bureau and a deputy director who came one after another. As soon as they saw Bai Xiaocui and her companions, they hurried forward to greet them, all being big shots in Donglin County with great prestige.

  Seeing Ye Pingyu inviting many celebrities from the county to dinner, the director and deputy director of the County Health Bureau felt that Ye Pingyu's energy was not small, and they were a little amazed in their hearts.

  After everyone arrived, Ye Pingyu invited everyone to sit down and start serving dishes and drinking wine. After hearing his invitation, everyone sat down in order. Since he was the host today, he sat in the main seat, while the director of the county health bureau had the highest official rank, letting him sit in the main guest position. However, he was still humble and unwilling to sit, but finally sat down anyway.