Chapter 400: Building a Crematorium Opposite the Meat Industry Co., Ltd.?

Zhang Daguo, is stupidity hereditary in your family? Your son lacked brains and got swindled out of a few hundred million, and now it's your turn, yet you still haven't learned a lesson?

I told you to buy six plots of land, but you only bought four—and not only that, one of them is the least valuable industrial land. Do you think my money blew in with the wind?

Chief Zhou, I really have no choice! That Chen kid doesn't play by the rules—he doubles the bid every time. If I didn't call out a price, I wouldn't be able to get these plots of land.

Who's to blame if you can't get them? Do you think we don't know the situation on site? If it weren't for you provoking him, he wouldn't have dared to bid double.

Chief Zhou, sorry. I thought this kid had opened so many companies and owed the bank a few hundred million, so his cash flow must be tight—that's why I said those threatening words.

You're really brain-dead. They casually donate tens of millions worth of supplies and invest billions in projects as they please—do they even lack money? I only stayed out of it because I knew they weren't interested in real estate, and I never expected you, this dumbass, to ruin everything.

Chief Zhou, sorry!

Sorry is useless—can I get back the tens of millions I overspent?

Chief Zhou, since this money was swindled by Chen Yang, I think he should bear the responsibility!

Heh, they neither controlled the auction nor held a knife to your throat to make you bid—how can you make them bear responsibility?

Chief Zhou, I think Chen Yang is being arrogant. Knowing I'm handling affairs for you, he still deliberately stirs trouble. He relies on the backing of Mayor Kong and the Lin family, not even taking Secretary Zhou seriously. If we don't give him a lesson, who in Qingshui City will be able to rein him in?

Heh, do you think I'm the kind of fool who's easily tricked? Your grudge with Chen Yang has nothing to do with me. Today's losses must be borne by you. As for Chen Yang, as long as it's not excessive, you can give him a little lesson as appropriate.

Okay! Thanks for your support, Chief Zhou!

Zhang Daguo hung up the phone respectfully, and immediately began cursing in his own living room: "Damn it, if it weren't for the fact that you're the brother of the municipal party committee secretary, what are you even? You want me to make money for you but won't lift a finger—go chase your pipe dreams!"

After he finished cursing, he felt a bit better. Then he sat on the sofa and began to think of strategies to deal with Chen Yang.

One auction cost him nearly an extra hundred million, and adding the few hundred million his son Zhang Jun was swindled out of, this debt must be carefully reckoned.

Although Zhou Zhixin said he would support him, he definitely wouldn't use his brother's influence. In other words, using power to coerce Chen Yang into compliance is temporarily hard to achieve.

Since the power route is blocked, he can only play games in business.

Zhang Daguo locked himself in the study for a whole night, and finally came up with an idea that felt satisfying to him.

Three days later, the Zhang Group announced through the Qingshui Daily that it plans to build a large crematorium in the Southern District.

And the crematorium's address happens to be right opposite the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

Moreover, the Zhang Group acted quickly. On the same day the announcement was made, they held a groundbreaking ceremony right opposite the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

This move immediately ignited the anger of the employees inside the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. Hundreds of staff, young and old, male and female, all sprang into action—not only smashing the Zhang Group's groundbreaking ceremony, but also beating up their workers and security guards.

If it weren't for Lin Jianguo promptly bringing people to the scene to bring the situation under control, it might have resulted in casualties.

When Chen Yang received the news and rushed to the scene, he not only saw his father-in-law Lin Jianguo, but also the city's top two officials, Zhou Zhixiang and Kong Jie, had arrived.

Seeing Chen Yang arrive late, Zhou Zhixiang's face darkened. "Chen Yang, how do you usually manage your employees? Hundreds of people brawling en masse—do you still have any regard for the law?"

On his way there, Chen Yang had already learned the situation from Song Yujun. To be honest, if it were him, he couldn't tolerate Zhang Daguo's behavior either.

The factory and staff residential area of the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. are linked together. Zhang Daguo building a crematorium opposite the company means that its several hundred employees would have to live long-term alongside corpses every day. Who could tolerate such an environment?

However, facing Zhou Zhixiang's reprimand, Chen Yang offered no defense. "Secretary Zhou, sorry, it's my poor management. Today's accident, I am willing to bear full responsibility."

As soon as he said that, Kong Jie and Lin Jianguo both looked puzzled, and Zhou Zhixiang became surprised. For they all knew that in this incident, while the employees of the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. were certainly at fault, the Zhang Group also bore great responsibility.

Building a crematorium near a residential area—even Zhou Zhixiang, upon hearing the news, found it absurd. Even if Zhang Daguo was doing work for the Zhou family, he could never approve this project.

So, hearing Chen Yang volunteer to take full responsibility, Zhou Zhixiang's mood grew even heavier.

"Chen Yang, the Zhang Group building a crematorium here without government approval is illegal. You shouldn't act rashly; you should first understand the situation before responding to the relevant authorities. Also trust the government—we will certainly step in to handle this properly."

Chen Yang sighed and said to Secretary Zhou: "Secretary Zhou, I've recently been overseeing the construction of a vegetable greenhouse base in Twin Phoenix Town, and I only just learned about this matter. To be honest, I also don't understand why the Zhang Group would do this. If they find our company an eyesore in Qingshui City, I can also help them relocate."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhixiang's face immediately grew solemn. "Chen Yang, the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. is a model enterprise of Qingshui City; both municipal and provincial leaders highly value you—how could they possibly dislike you? The Zhang Group built a crematorium without government consent, violating regulations; the government will surely impose the harshest penalties according to the relevant statutes. You also shouldn't let minor matters affect production progress."

Chen Yang told Secretary Zhou: "Secretary Zhou, there's something I also don't want to hide from you. A few days ago in Xingcheng, Mayor Sun privately communicated with me, hoping I could relocate the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. to Xingcheng. The land has already been arranged; all that's left is for me to give my approval. I don't want the company's employees to have to leave their homes, so I'm still hesitating."

As soon as he finished speaking, not only did Secretary Zhou's face darken, but Kong Jie also became anxious.

"Chen Yang, this is not up for negotiation; the city won't agree to your moving to Xingcheng."

Secretary Zhou also chimed in agreement with Kong Jie: "Chen Yang, it's not just me and Comrade Kong Jie who oppose the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd. moving to Xingcheng—the entire leadership of Qingshui City's municipal Party Committee and government won't agree. You must immediately dispel this idea!"

Chen Yang feigned difficulty saying: "More than half of the Common People Meat Industry Co., Ltd.'s product sales are in Xingcheng; if Mayor Sun insists we move there, I, a mere businessman, wouldn't dare to oppose."

Secretary Zhou solemnly told Chen Yang: "You don't need to worry about this; I will communicate with Comrade Sun Changqing."