Chapter 153: Zhong Hanshan's R&D Team Has Arrived

Chen Yang didn't know that Zhuo Wenyuan was targeting him. When the soft, warm morning sunlight streamed into the room, he slowly woke up as usual, stretched a big yawn, then got up and walked to the window, gently drawing the curtains.

Since Yexin advised Chen Yang to temporarily avoid Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock, Chen Yang also heeded the advice.

After washing up, he leisurely sat at the computer, opened the stock trading software, and checked that day's market opening.

New Fly Technology hit the limit-up directly in the bidding phase, its price already risen to 18.35. Chen Yang estimated that the trapped capital would still need to keep pushing the price up, so he wasn't in a rush to act.

Xingcheng Heavy Industry's stock hit the limit-up shortly after opening, rising to 22.39. Knowing Zhuo Wenyuan had deliberately pushed it up, fearing he might dump early, he picked up his phone and called Su Mingyue:

"Su Mingyue, this Xingcheng Heavy Industry stock is about ready to sell. Over at East River Securities there might be premature dumping; if you delay, your profit will be lower."

"Okay." Su Mingyue trusted Chen Yang's judgment without doubt, and immediately placed her Xingcheng Heavy Industry shares for sale in batches.

Chen Yang recalled that Zhong Hanshan's team was coming to Qingshui City today, and he needed to make an appearance at the Red Star Food Processing Plant. He then added: "I have to go tour the factory today; keep an eye on New Fly Technology's stock for me, and call me immediately if anything abnormal occurs."

"Okay." Su Mingyue immediately logged into Chen Yang's account on another computer, starting real-time monitoring of New Fly Technology's dynamics. Meanwhile, the Xingcheng Heavy Industry shares she had listed were quickly taken.

She had bought one million shares of Xingcheng Heavy Industry at a cost of 19 each, sold them at 22.39, and made a net profit of 3.39 million.

Because Liu Shijie had promised a five percent commission share, this transaction also earned Su Mingyue 169,000.

After all the stocks were sold, Su Mingyue happily called Liu Shijie to report the good news.

After Chen Yang finished giving Su Mingyue her instructions, he drove to the Red Star Food Processing Plant.

Zhong Hanshan's team had not yet arrived; Song Yajun, with the factory staff, hung a banner reading 'Warmly Welcome the Expert Team for Guidance' at the factory gate and waited patiently.

Seeing Chen Yang's car approach, Song Yajun immediately jogged to the car door and greeted him.

"Boss, the welcome ceremony for the expert team is ready; do you have any further instructions?"

Chen Yang disliked such formalities, and told him: "Factory Manager Song, just take good care of the experts' food and lodging—that's the best welcome."

Song Yajun had already made arrangements, and immediately said: "Boss, rest assured, I've arranged the experts' dormitories to the highest standard, and I guarantee meat in every meal."

Chen Yang nodded in satisfaction. Then he asked: "How is the workers' training going?"

Song Yajun was even more pleased this time, smiling as he reported: "Because this is a competitive hiring, everyone studied hard. I estimate at least eighty percent will pass the assessment. As for the rest, some are older with poor memory, some just have limited natural ability. Let them stay unemployed for now—I guess there's nothing to say about that."

What Chen Yang wanted was the workers' attitude. Since everyone was trying, he would lower the bar. After thinking, he said: "Those with limited ability can be assigned to the warehouse for packing as long as their attitude is positive."

Song Yajun hadn't expected Chen Yang to be so understanding, and he felt happy too. "Boss, should we hold a meeting later to inform everyone?"

Chen Yang glanced at the countless eyes fixed on him at the factory gate, lowered his voice, and told Song Yajun: "I'm handing over the authority to arrange workers' on‑duty qualifications to you. As long as you ensure fairness, you can handle the specifics however you see fit."

"Thank you, boss." Song Yajun felt grateful to the point of tears. Since taking office, his prestige in the factory has never been high. Everyone thought he was just a temporary stopgap, bound to be replaced sooner or later. Thus, his orders were often obeyed superficially but ignored in practice. Had it not been for Chen Yang personally speaking up, the worker training matter would likely have been neglected.

Now Chen Yang has handed over the decision‑right for workers' on‑duty status, and even indicated he could use this chance to boost his prestige. Such a thoughtful boss—how could one not be moved!

Chen Yang patted Song Yajun on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Old Song, I don't have much time to manage the factory; from now on this place is yours. As long as the factory's profits rise, I won't shortchange you."

Song Yajun swore solemnly: "Boss, rest assured, I will devote myself completely, serving until death!"

Chen Yang gave a slight nod and reminded him: "Don't just talk the talk; you need to act. Entrusting the factory to you doesn't mean I'll ignore everything. Headquarters will periodically evaluate your work."

Song Yajun nodded and promised again: "Boss, rest assured, I will certainly not betray your trust."

At that moment, a cheer suddenly came from the factory gate. Chen Yang followed everyone's gaze and saw that the expert team's vehicle had arrived.

He got out of the car and, together with Song Yajun, went forward to welcome the expert team brought by Zhong Hanshan.

Zhong Hanshan's party consisted of six people; aside from him, the rest were students from the Agricultural University. After getting out of the car, he first shook hands with Chen Yang and Song Yajun, then smiled and said to Chen Yang: "President Chen, following your request, we have tested six flavors of sausage. Let you try them later; if there's no problem, we can start production."

Chen Yang was a bit surprised; although he had only given Zhong Hanshan a brief suggestion on ingredients, he hadn't expected their R&D speed to be this fast. Indeed, specialization breeds expertise!

"Old Zhong, you truly deserve your reputation as a food‑R&D expert—this efficiency is impressive!"

Zhong Hanshan waved his hand and said: "President Chen, you overpraise me. Without your data, our experiments wouldn't have finished so quickly. The biggest contributor to this should be you."

In his previous life, Chen Yang often worked overtime, and instant‑noodle sausage was a standard overtime meal, so he retains a vague impression of sausage ingredients.

Hearing Zhong Hanshan want to credit him with the achievement, he felt a little embarrassed and said: "Old Zhong, I merely threw out some random personal ideas and suggestions; they hardly count as anything brilliant. Without your team working day and night, painstakingly designing and carrying out each experimental step, relying solely on my so‑called opinions would hardly lead to success."

Zhong Hanshan sighed: "President Chen, studying finance is such a waste for you. If you studied food R&D with me, you'd surely become a prominent figure in the food industry."

Chen Yang laughed: "Old Zhong, you think too highly of me. I'm hopeless at food R&D—seven apertures open, six working, one blocked. If I truly became your disciple, I'd probably be expelled within a week."

Zhong Hanshan sighed with regret. After all, given Chen Yang's current position, it's impossible for him to study food R&D together with me.