Chapter 282: The Good News Brought by Kong Jie

Honey, before getting off work, Secretary Zhang asked me to pass you a message, saying Mayor Kong wants to see you this afternoon.

Private or public?

He didn't say; why don't you call and ask yourself?

Never mind, I can't refuse anyway; we'll see when we get there.

Chen Yang thought for a moment; lately he hadn't done anything out of the ordinary. So Mayor Kong looking for him could only be related to Common People Meat Industry Limited Company.

Thus, when Lin Wei went to work, Chen Yang followed her.

When they arrived at the mayor's office, Secretary Zhang Chunhua was waiting at the door as usual.

Chen Yang asked softly, 'Secretary Zhang, is it good news or bad?'

Seeing Chen Yang's tense face, Secretary Zhang Chunhua smiled and asked, 'Could it be that you've done something shameful recently?'

Chen Yang immediately replied, 'As a law-abiding citizen, how could I possibly do something bad?'

Secretary Zhang Chunhua glanced at her watch, then lightly knocked on the mayor's office door, saying:

'Mayor, Chen Yang from Common People Meat Industry Limited Company has arrived.'

'Let him in!'

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang cautiously entered the mayor's office. Seeing Mayor Kong reviewing documents on the desk, he softly asked, 'Chief, did you call for me?'

Mayor Kong raised his head with a smile, his gaze toward Chen Yang showing a hint of appreciation. He said softly, 'Little Chen, the sausages of your Common People Meat Industry Limited Company are now famous far and wide! Even the provincial leaders have taken a strong interest in your products and specially want to come for a visit.'

Although Chen Yang had already heard the news beforehand, he still put on a surprised expression in front of Mayor Kong and responded modestly: 'Chief, you flatter us! Our Common People Meat Industry Limited Company's sausages standing out in Qingshui City is not solely due to our own efforts; it also relies on your care and support, Chief, as well as the various preferential policies of the city.'

Mayor Kong waved his hand, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and said: 'Don't give me undue praise. The Red Star Food Processing Plant under my management was a mess, and it only became what it is today after you took over. This achievement belongs to you alone.'

'Chief, you're being too modest. A company needs the city's support to grow.' Chen Yang laughed: 'I just put in a little money and rarely go to the company. If you let someone else take over and give them some policy support, they could do just as well.'

Mayor Kong did not agree with Chen Yang's view: 'Little Chen, that's not right. Aren't the policies given to our city's state-owned enterprises enough? Look which enterprise brings glory to the city? Overproduction, products piling up like mountains, laid-off workers increasing day by day. If they don't come to me for trouble, I consider myself lucky.'

Chen Yang naturally knew why Qingshui City's state-owned enterprises were declining, but since it had nothing to do with him, there was no need to say more and offend people. He shifted the topic and said:

'Chief, are the provincial leaders really coming to inspect our company this time?'

'Hmm!' Mayor Kong nodded firmly and said slowly: 'It should be early next month. The main task of the provincial leaders' visit is to research state-owned enterprise reform. Your company, as the first successfully reformed enterprise in the city, is a key focus of the provincial authorities.'

Chen Yang immediately asked: 'What do I need to prepare?'

Mayor Kong thought for a moment, then said: 'Go back and organize the production and sales data of Common People Meat Industry Limited Company for the past two months, as well as the various problems encountered during production, and then brief the provincial leaders.'

Chen Yang said carefully: 'Chief, could Factory Manager Song Yajun give the presentation instead? Since the reform of Common People Meat Industry Limited Company, he has been in charge of daily operations.'

Mayor Kong looked at Chen Yang with a strange expression and said bewilderedly: 'This is a great opportunity to make an impression before the provincial leaders. Other entrepreneurs would beg for it—why are you handing it over to someone else?'

Chen Yang explained: 'I'm not familiar with the daily operations of Common People Meat Industry Limited Company; hastily cramming might backfire and upset the provincial leaders. For the company's future development, it's better to let a professional handle the report to the provincial leaders.'

Seeing Chen Yang determined to let Song Yajun take the spotlight, Mayor Kong sighed helplessly.

'Little Chen, make sure you've thought it through. If I report this upward, there will be no chance to take it back.'

Chen Yang nodded firmly. He himself is someone who dislikes trouble. The last time he faced a provincial leaders' inspection at Common People Meat Industry Limited Company, he already found it difficult to cope. This time, he would surely not be able to handle it.

Mayor Kong then added: 'I heard you insist on building a large pig farm with an annual output of 200,000 hogs—aren't you worried about losing money?'

Chen Yang replied: 'Our company itself has a huge demand for hogs. Building our own pig farm would only save money; there's no question of losing money.'

Mayor Kong said: 'What if, I mean if, the sales of Common People Meat Industry Limited Company's sausages decline in the future? Wouldn't you worry then?'

Chen Yang still shook his head, saying confidently: 'Chief, as long as we hold onto the market of Dongjiangsheng, there will be no problem of sales failing to keep up with hog production. Don't forget, I also have a hat company that specializes in agricultural products!'

'Alright, I hope your pig farm succeeds.' After finishing the business, Mayor Kong added: 'Also, I need to thank you for handling my unfilial son's job matter.'

Chen Yang replied politely: 'Chief, it's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Speaking of which, sending him to Xinghui Financial Investment Company would be a waste of his talent.'

'A waste of talent?' Mayor Kong let out a soft snort. He knew best what kind of material his son was made of. 'If he could stay well-behaved in your company without causing trouble, I would be grateful to heaven and earth.'

Chen Yang smiled without speaking. From his past life's experience, officials' children who don't mess around generally live comfortably. As long as Mayor Kong's son changes his circle, he can likewise change his temperament.

After returning from the municipal government, Chen Yang immediately opened his computer to check the stock market.

The share price of Xianfeng Technology rose gradually after the afternoon opening, finally hitting the limit up at 2:30 p. m.

This result provoked a wave of cursing on the forum.

Meanwhile, Qi Yunxiang couldn't wait to call Chen Yang.

'Mr. Chen, why didn't you sell your Xianfeng Technology shares today? Do you really have insider information?'

'No, I just went to the municipal government this afternoon. The mayor summoned me; as a private small business owner, I dare not refuse.'

'So Mr. Chen is also a prominent figure in Qingshui City—impressive, impressive!'

'Mr. Qi, if the mayor of Xingcheng wanted to see you today, could you refuse?'

'If the mayor summons me, I certainly have to go!'

'Well, then that's settled.'