Chapter 343: Seeing Zhao Shunfa Again

Hu Shiyou was a little disappointed with Lin Wei's choice. The platform in Shencheng is obviously bigger than that in Qingshui City, but this foolish niece insists on staying in that economically backward poor place.

More importantly, Lin Wei's choice also tied down Chen Yang's career development. If it weren't for his own niece, he would even advise Chen Yang to find another wife.

"Chen Yang, I heard from Xiao Su that your ordinary people's agricultural products chain supermarket is expanding outward. Are you interested in developing here in Shencheng?"

"If Uncle is willing to support, I definitely want to set up some chain stores here as well." Chen Yang has special feelings for Shencheng; if it weren't for Lin Wei, he would have already gone to Shencheng to develop.

"That depends on how big a scale you want. If you can manage more than twenty chain stores, I can make a phone call to the relevant department and try to get a green light for you." Hu Shiyou already knew Chen Yang's financial strength from Hu Qingwan. He gave that figure actually to test Chen Yang's determination to develop in Shencheng.

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then said to Hu Shiyou: "Uncle, my plan is to set up four chain stores in each district of Shencheng, and also build one or two large cold storage facilities for storing and transferring goods."

Hu Shiyou calculated in his mind: Shencheng has nine districts, four stores each, that's thirty-six stores. This already exceeds his expectation. More importantly, Chen Yang also wants to build two large cold storage facilities; this alone is an investment of at least tens of millions.

"Not bad, this is what someone who does big things looks like."

Chen Yang saw that Hu Shiyou was very satisfied with his plan, and immediately seized the moment to say: "Uncle, every inch of land in Shencheng is precious; the site selection for this cold storage still needs your help in planning."

Hu Shiyou thought for a moment and said: "The land in Futian might be hard to arrange, but outside the pass I can think of some solutions for you."

"Outside the pass is fine too." Chen Yang actually preferred to build the cold storage inside the pass, because the land there has greater appreciation potential. But this is only the first meeting with Hu Shiyou; asking for land inside the pass right away seems a bit greedy.

Hu Shiyou was very pleased with Chen Yang's attitude.

"As for the land, I can help you settle it. For selecting sites for the chain stores, you need to figure it out yourself. For such a big matter, it's best to handle it personally."

"Okay!"

Chen Yang nodded, and thus ended the talk in the study with Hu Shiyou.

Because Chen Yang's performance pleased him, at lunchtime Hu Shiyou specially took out several bottles of his cherished Maotai.

Chen Yang's alcohol tolerance was average, but to not dampen Hu Shiyou's enthusiasm, he forced himself to drink a few cups. In the end, Lin Wei helped him back to the hotel where he was staying.

After sleeping a few hours, when he woke up it was already dark.

Lin Wei was not at the hotel; she left a note saying she went shopping with Su Mingyue and Xiao Jian.

Chen Yang took a shower, then called Shen Anna.

"Anna Sis, I'm preparing to expand the scale of the chain supermarket in Shencheng. Do you have suitable people over there to arrange to come manage the business here?"

Shen Anna's side was silent for a moment, then she said: "Since we're developing a new market, let Zhao Xiaoxiao go over first. She's from Guangdong Province, so she has an advantage in language."

Chen Yang wanted management talent, while Zhao Xiaoxiao was doing market research, which made him a bit hesitant. "Anna Sis, I'm preparing to set up thirty-six branch stores here; can Manager Zhao handle it alone?"

Shen Anna laughed and said: "Our chain store model is already formed; as long as you pick the locations well and guarantee the supply, everything else is not a problem."

Chen Yang thought for a moment, felt it also made sense, and thus agreed with Shen Anna's suggestion.

After finishing the call with Shen Anna, Chen Yang then called Lin Wei. Upon asking, he found out they had finished shopping and were now at the Western restaurant downstairs of the hotel.

Chen Yang took the elevator to the Western restaurant and unexpectedly discovered Zhao Shunfa sitting together with Lin Wei and Su Mingyue.

He felt uncomfortable inside, but still walked over slowly.

"Husband, we met Zhao Shunfa while shopping at East Gate; he was selling clothes to others there."

"Chen Yang, long time no see!" Zhao Shunfa rose to shake hands with Chen Yang, but was rejected.

"Zhao Shunfa, it's actually quite good that you're willing to lower yourself to sell clothes to people. At least you're earning clean money, without having to constantly worry and be anxious."

Zhao Shunfa, hearing this, embarrassedly retracted his hand. He also understood clearly that Chen Yang could pay for his mother's medical treatment and even waived his debts, which already counts as benevolent and righteous to the utmost extent. To hope that the other party would not hold past grudges is a bit unrealistic.

"Sorry, I still have things to do at my shop; I'll head back first."

Zhao Shunfa said that, turned around, and left the coffee shop.

Chen Yang did not try to keep him. Lin Wei, seeing this, slightly furrowed her brows: "Husband, are you still angry with him?"

Chen Yang shook his head and said lightly: "We're already strangers; what's there to be angry about?"

He turned his head to look at Su Mingyue and said: "Did you already know that Zhao Shunfa was working part-time at East Gate?"

Su Mingyue lowered her head guiltily and softly hummed an acknowledgment.

Chen Yang sighed and said to her: "Don't feel pity for him just because he looks pitiful now. Once he encounters a patron like Zhang Jun again, he will still throw himself in without hesitation to serve as a lackey for a tyrant."

Su Mingyue cautiously said to Chen Yang: "He's been sent to detention twice because of Zhang Jun, and even lost his student status; he should have learned his lesson by now, right?"

Chen Yang was amused by her naivety. "Rivers and mountains can change easily, but nature is hard to alter. If you don't believe me, we can conduct an experiment."

Su Mingyue asked: "How to test?"

Chen Yang said: "Take 500,000 from your account to invest in a store, then let Zhao Shunfa manage it. If after a year your 500,000 is still there, or only lost a little, that would prove he has truly reformed."

Upon hearing that she would have to use her own money to test Zhao Shunfa, Su Mingyue was a bit unhappy: "Your money is much more than mine; why use my money?"

Chen Yang laughed and said to her: "Since it's you who wants to test, you naturally have to bear the risk."

Su Mingyue hesitated for a while, then said: "Five hundred thousand is too much; how about fifty thousand?"

Chen Yang said: "Back then Zhang Jun spent 500,000 to buy one of my legs, while Zhao Shunfa directly embezzled 400,000. Although Zhang Jun later discovered it and failed, Zhao Shunfa has already seen bigger money; how could he possibly look down on your fifty thousand?"

"Really? He… he actually embezzled 400,000?" Su Mingyue could hardly believe her ears. Because Zhao Shunfa had never told her about this.

"When he went to Xingcheng to report Zhang Jun, he personally admitted it to the police, and also obtained Zhang Jun's own confession as confirmation." After Chen Yang finished explaining, he continued to Su Mingyue: "What do you think, want to put up fifty thousand to test him again?"

Su Mingyue's head immediately shook like a rattle drum.