Chapter 420: Second Aunt Has a Request

Chen Yang, reminded by Zhong Feiyan, also felt this decision was inappropriate. The company had over a dozen supervisors; if only Zhong Feiyan were given a dedicated car, the others would surely object.

Even if they didn't say it out loud, they would subconsciously isolate Zhong Feiyan. He didn't want to do good deeds that turned out bad.

So he told the financial manager, Qian Duo Duo: "Manager Qian, later arrange for each department head with a driver's license to get a dedicated car, with a budget not exceeding 150,000."

Seeing Chen Yang want to give cars to department heads, Qian Duo Duo was delighted. But she also reminded him: "Boss, you're spending so much money; don't complain at year‑end that the dividends are too small!"

Chen Yang laughed: "I run this company just to accomplish something grand. Whether we make money or not really doesn't matter."

Hearing this, Qian Duo Duo could only respond with applause: "Boss, you're magnanimous—thank you, boss!"

The others joined in, clapping enthusiastically.

Seeing that the discussion was basically done, Chen Yang immediately announced the meeting's end.

After everyone had left, Chen Yang returned to his office and then placed a call to Zhao Xiaoxiao.

Soon came Zhao Xiaoxiao's excited voice from the other end: "Boss, long time no see!"

"Xiaoxiao, long time no see!" Chen Yang smiled and asked: "How's the situation over in Deep City?"

Zhao Xiaoxiao replied: "Boss, aside from the offline business being a bit sluggish, everything else is going fairly smoothly."

Chen Yang comforted her: "Don't worry, this is only temporary. Once the pandemic ends, everything will return to normal and business will pick up."

Zhao Xiaoxiao gave an affirmative hum, then asked: "Boss, you called specially today—do you have any important instructions?"

Chen Yang said with a smile: "It's nothing major. I just wanted to remind you that now is a relatively quiet period, so you can use this time to first expand the subsidiary's operations department, scaling it to match the headquarters. Also, before the People's Grand Building is completed, you can rent a floor of an office building as a temporary office for the subsidiary."

After hearing this, Zhao Xiaoxiao hesitated slightly, then said somewhat helplessly: "Boss, this workload is not small; I feel the pressure is a bit high."

Chen Yang encouraged her: "Xiaoxiao, pressure brings motivation! As long as you handle this job well, the position of subsidiary general manager is yours."

Upon hearing Chen Yang say that, Zhao Xiaoxiao instantly became excited, hurriedly saying: "Boss, rest assured—I will give it my all!"

After Zhao Xiaoxiao hung up, Chen Yang went to Shen Anna's office to check. Finding her still asleep, he gave Luo Xue a few instructions and then went straight home.

Upon arriving at the Jiangmen Dao villa, Chen Yang unexpectedly saw Lin Jianye's wife, Chu Linlang, and Hu Qingwan chatting in the pavilion of the villa's inner courtyard.

"Second Aunt, what wind blew you here?" Chen Yang smiled as he stepped forward to greet Chu Linlang.

Chu Linlang likewise smiled and said: "I came to see my sister‑in‑law, and incidentally I have something to ask you."

Hearing that, Chen Yang immediately guessed it might be about investing in New Peace County.

During the New Year gathering, Chen Yang had promised Lin Jianye to invest in New Peace County. However, because of Lin's old master, the plan met opposition from Hu Qingwan and Lin Wei, so he could only temporarily shelve it.

Unexpectedly, Chu Linlang refused to give up and followed him to the Jiangmen Dao villa.

Chen Yang glanced at Hu Qingwan, who said: "Chen Yang, since your Second Aunt has a request, as a junior you should help if you can."

From the meaning of those words, Chen Yang inferred that Chu Linlang had already communicated with Hu Qingwan and obtained her consent. He then pretended to be puzzled and asked Chu Linlang: "Second Aunt, what exactly is the matter?"

Chu Linlang said seriously: "Chen Yang, didn't you agree during the New Year to invest in New Peace County? I heard you've been busy after the year, fearing you might forget, so I came to remind you."

Chen Yang immediately patted his head, feigning regret: "Second Aunt, look at my memory—I even forgot such an important matter. I'm really sorry."

Chu Linlang feigned ease: "No problem, you're swamped with affairs; forgetting is understandable. I just wanted to ask when you have time to make a trip to New Peace County."

Chen Yang pondered a moment, then said: "Second Aunt, I may need to first return to Qingshui City. Lin Wei has set up a vegetable greenhouse project in East Sun County, which is an investment of our company. There are some important detail issues I must resolve on site. After that, I should have no major arrangements, so I can find time to go to New Peace County."

Chu Linlang sensed Chen Yang intended to stall, furrowed her brows slightly, and said: "Chen Yang, roughly how long will that take?"

Chen Yang, not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward, held up one finger and said: "No more than a week."

Upon hearing that, Chu Linlang instantly breathed a sigh of relief. She told Chen Yang: "Your Second Uncle is at a crucial juncture for promotion; he cannot afford any missteps. You must definitely help him out."

Chen Yang said: "Second Aunt, I know nothing about officialdom and can't help there. As for investment, I will certainly do my best to cooperate with your husband's work."

Chu Linlang felt the stone in her heart finally drop. New Peace County lacks nothing but investment. As long as Chen Yang is willing to put money in, Lin Jianye's political achievements will surely look impressive.

"Chen Yang, if this succeeds, Second Aunt will surely thank you properly."

Chen Yang waved his hand: "Second Aunt, we're family—saying that is too formal."

Having obtained Chen Yang's promise, Chu Linlang left satisfied.

Hu Qingwan only showed a displeased expression after Chu Linlang left: "This Second Aunt of yours never concerns herself with the old master's affairs; she's only thinking about becoming a high‑official's wife. I really don't know what that silly Lin Jianye sees in her."

Chen Yang laughed: "Mom, although Second Aunt is somewhat utilitarian, she's also thinking about your husband's future. If you really can't stand her, I can find another excuse to call it off."

Hu Qingwan shook her head: "A gentleman's word is hard to take back. Since you've promised to invest in New Peace County, you should go. Moreover, if you don't, later you and your father will surely develop a rift with your Second Uncle—a blame we cannot afford."

Chen Yang was just joking to cheer Hu Qingwan up. Since Hu Qingwan also supports his going to New Peace County to invest, he will definitely go.

New Peace County may be a bit far, but its agricultural resources are extremely abundant. If we can sign some major projects, the company's supply pressure will be greatly reduced.

The next morning, Chen Yang went to Shen Anna's residence to find Yexin.

Her husband also works in New Peace City. If they join forces to invest there, they will surely bring earth‑shaking changes to the locality.