Tang Hanliu brought over two sets of small earphones, "They've been debugged. The left ear listens to audience calls, and the right ear listens to the think tank."
Jiang Ye first removed the small earphone connecting him to Feng Zhi Shuang and then put on the new one.
Earphones from this era seemed very lightweight. After inserting them into his ears and adjusting, he could barely feel them. The earphones also had ventilation holes to prevent ear canal stuffiness from prolonged wear.
The think tank was in the adjacent room, composed of Tang Hanliu's six core members and twenty-three officials from various regions. After the audience asked questions, if they involved crucial information, the answers would be relayed through the earphones to the stage. This was to prevent Jiang Ye and Cen Ye Meng from stammering and being unable to answer, thus preserving their dignity.
"This is the think tank. Conducting a general's earphone test. Can you hear me?"
"I can hear you," Jiang Ye replied.
Immediately after, he saw Cen Ye Meng next to him nod and say, "I can hear," indicating her test was also complete.
"Countdown, five, four, three, two, one!"
"Hello, audience friends of Jiang Ye Star. This is the first episode of 'I Offer Suggestions to the Planet's Governor and General,' Jiang Ye." Jiang Ye revealed a slight smile. "I am Jiang Ye, the General of Jiang Ye Star."
"I am Cen Ye Meng, the temporary Governor of Jiang Ye Star. I say temporary because I am still in my probationary period," Cen Ye Meng introduced herself.
A voice simultaneously came through both their earphones, "Your state is very good. Maintain it!"
Jiang Ye briefly explained the program's rules, "Now, let's take the first call."
He reached out and lightly tapped the screen, which displayed a long list of waiting phone numbers. He randomly selected one.
"Hello, you're on the air. This is Jiang Ye."
"Ah! You really got through! Is it really me?" a trembling female voice, slightly hoarse, exclaimed with excitement.
"That's right, it's you," Cen Ye Meng smiled. "You can choose to introduce yourself or remain anonymous when offering your suggestions. Any suggestions you make will have their processing results presented in the next episode."
"My name is Property Agent. I'm a small businesswoman, selling kitchenware," she said. "General, you might remember me. I rented a place from you back in the day."
"Your voice sounds familiar!" Jiang Ye also showed surprise. "What a coincidence! How have you been lately?"
"I'm doing well. I'm married and have twins, a boy and a girl," the Property Agent replied.
"Congratulations, congratulations," Cen Ye Meng offered.
"Due to my business, I live in Hongtian City. However, all the kindergartens in Hongtian City are full, and it's difficult to secure spots in elementary schools, let alone middle schools," the Property Agent's tone turned worried. "I'd like to ask for your help in finding a school for my children."
"I understand," Jiang Ye scratched his head. "This is indeed a major issue. Middle and elementary schools haven't been fully established yet. It's mainly because the city has expanded too quickly, and we haven't had the chance to catch up."
"Don't make excuses. This is your dereliction of duty," Cen Ye Meng glanced at him.
Jiang Ye's expression faltered. "Alright, it is indeed my dereliction of duty."
"In the past year, the total number of newborns across the planet was sixty-eight thousand. However, the current kindergarten capacity is only twenty-nine thousand, leaving more than half the children without a place," Cen Ye Meng stated. "This is a very urgent problem, and we will establish a batch of new public kindergartens in various cities as soon as possible."
"Decide on this matter within a week, strive to have the buildings erected within two weeks, and simultaneously recruit qualified teaching staff as quickly as possible," Jiang Ye said. "The mayors of all cities should be listening. Record this down and submit a plan to the Governor as soon as possible. The funds will be approved for you quickly. The construction costs for public schools will be borne by the planet's treasury."
"The locations should be good, making it convenient for parents to pick up and drop off their children. All buildings must be of the highest standard, and the quality must be guaranteed," Cen Ye Meng added. "Once this batch of kindergartens is completed, I will inspect each one. If there are any safety hazards, the responsible parties will be going to jail."
"Okay, Ms. Property Agent, are you satisfied with this?" Jiang Ye asked. "For subsequent developments, dedicated personnel will report to you, and it will be announced in the next episode."
"Very satisfied! Thank you so much! Thank you, General! Thank you, Governor!" the Property Agent's voice was filled with emotion.
"Alright, let's connect with the next audience member," Jiang Ye said.
He randomly selected a waiting number on the screen and connected.
"Hello Uncle Jiang Ye, hello Aunt Cen Ye Meng," a timid boy's voice said.
"Hello, little one!" Cen Ye Meng smiled a motherly smile. As a new mother, she had an instinctive fondness for children.
Jiang Ye was taken aback. "Little one, do you have something you want to tell Uncle?"
"I want to report Robinson Darren, the chairman of Petroleum City's Variable Information Company," the boy said.
Jiang Ye was surprised. He had initially thought it was just a child calling for fun, but it seemed there was something more.
"What are you reporting him for?" Jiang Ye asked.
"He... he is involved in obscene transactions in Suite 607 of the Purple Forest Hotel in Petroleum City," the boy said.
"Right now?" Jiang Ye was a bit confused.
"Yes, you should go arrest him quickly."
"Little one, how did you know about this?" Cen Ye Meng inquired.
"He goes there every day," the boy sounded impatient. "Hurry up and call the police to arrest him!"
"Alright, I have already contacted the Petroleum City Police Department, and the team has been dispatched," Jiang Ye clicked a few times on the screen and continued, "Little one, did you report this yourself, or did someone ask you to call?"
"I reported it myself. My dad said he would buy me a little seahorse if I scored a hundred points. I got a hundred points, but he didn't keep his promise," the boy said indignantly. "I want to teach this old man a lesson!"
Jiang Ye chuckled.
His own son reporting his father. Truly filial.
"When will you catch him?" the boy asked again.
"It should be soon," Jiang Ye replied. "Looking at the map, this hotel is only two blocks away from the Petroleum City Police Department. If a police car takes off, flies to the hotel window, and enters the room directly for arrest, we should have news in at most three minutes."
"After you catch him, scold him properly and then let him go," the boy said with a smug tone.
"I'm afraid it won't be as simple as a scolding," Cen Ye Meng said. "This is a very serious offense, punishable by detention of over twenty days and a hefty fine."
"Twenty days!" the boy exclaimed. "No! I just wanted to teach him a lesson. He doesn't need to be locked up for that long! I still need him to sign my homework tonight. You should let him go tonight."
"Little one, the law is the law. He will be detained for at least twenty days," Jiang Ye smiled. "I have just received a reply from the police team. They have apprehended Robinson Darren. He was indeed engaged in illegal obscene activities and has been arrested. The preliminary penalty is twenty-five days of detention and a fine of 120,000 yuan. Little one, thank you very much for your intelligence. This planet is a better place because of your report."
"Twenty-five days! 120,000 yuan!" the boy shrieked. "No! You can't do this! I'm not reporting anymore! Uncle Jiang, I'm not reporting anymore!"