Chapter 425

Chen Yang was unsure whether Wu Junhui's report of him was secretly ordered by Zhou Zhixin; after returning to Jiangmen Dao, he went straight to Shen Anna's villa to look for Yexin.

These past few days, Yexin didn't go to Worry-free Residence, nor to Starlight Financial Investment Company; she has been staying in the villa.

As for the members who participated in gambling at Worry-free Residence last time, eight people have now admitted to gambling, while the others still refuse to cooperate with the police investigation.

However, according to the information Chen Yang gathered from Chen Bing, although these eight people admitted to gambling, they left no illegal transaction records related to Worry-free Residence.

With only testimonial evidence and no physical evidence, even if the police knew Worry-free Residence was a gambling venue, they could do nothing.

Moreover, Yexin did not return to Worry-free Residence to win over people's hearts, but kept herself confined outside; this behavior also left Chen Yang feeling puzzled.

When he arrived at Shen Anna's villa, Shen Anna was applying a face mask with Yexin on the living room sofa.

Hearing Chen Yang's footsteps, Yexin immediately opened her mouth: "You brat, this is a girls' residence; you, a big man, barged in without knocking— is that appropriate?"

Chen Yang laughed: "I didn't go into your bedrooms, and I had already greeted Anna sister saying I'd come over. I suppose you couldn't possibly know I was coming and still dress so lightly…"

Yexin slightly raised her head, gave a soft hum, and said: "I heard you've become a big name in Xingcheng again. Are you here to show off to me?"

Chen Yang shook his head and said directly: "Wu Junhui went to the province to report that I once participated in gambling at Worry-free Residence. You say, could it be that he didn't act without your prompting, that Zhou Zhixin is behind it?"

Yexin said: "Zhou Zhixin is very scheming; he wouldn't make a move without certainty. I can guarantee that your money is completely safe—they'll find nothing wrong. If I were Zhou Zhixin, without solid evidence I would never startle the snake."

After hearing her analysis, Chen Yang felt even more astonished. Without a big financial backer or strong support, where does Wu Junhui get the nerve to report him?

"Yexin sister, have you resolved the matter over there?"

"No, Zhou Zhixin has declared he wants to take half of our shares, otherwise he'll investigate to the end!"

Chen Yang didn't expect Zhou Zhixin's true goal to be the ownership of Worry-free Residence; he was somewhat surprised. Worry-free Residence is a money pit for Xingcheng merchants, earning hundreds of millions just on the day of the Champions League final.

Such a huge piece of meat, Yexin and the forces behind her could never compromise.

But what puzzled Chen Yang was that Yexin remained completely inactive, totally ignoring Zhou Zhixin's moves. This is not like the Yexin he knows, who must repay even the slightest grudge.

"Yexin sister, how long do you plan to endure?"

Yexin calmly said: "No rush, Zhou Zhixin is just a jumping clown. I'm temporarily not moving against him; I just want to see how many wavering members are in Worry-free Residence."

Chen Yang said somewhat incomprehendingly: "They're using official power to investigate this case; your members are all merchants—how many can withstand such an investigation?"

Yexin tore off the mask on her face, smiling at Chen Yang: "Do you think Old Master Chen would let Zhou Zhixin's people use unconventional methods to interrogate? That big shot, even if he has a personal grudge against my father, would never allow others to defecate and urinate on his turf. I dare to bet with you that after this incident ends, Zhou Zhixin's pawns in the Political and Legal System will be completely eradicated."

Chen Yang felt Yexin's analysis also made sense. How can one tolerate others sleeping soundly right under one's nose? Zhou Zhixin actually used public security forces under Old Master Chen's very nose to satisfy his private desire to swallow Worry-free Residence; this in fact is also slapping Old Master Chen's face.

Yexin is testing the loyalty of the Worry-free Residence members, and Old Master Chen is also secretly observing the unstable factors within the Political and Legal Affairs system.

When the big show ends, that's when Old Master Chen will brandish his big knife and begin the reckoning.

Since Yexin has a plan on her side, Chen Yang also felt relieved and left Shen Anna's villa.

However, when he returned home, he found that Chu Qinlang had come again.

Chen Yang, you told me you would go back to Qingshui City to see Weiwei before heading to Xin'an, but you've just stayed in Xingcheng, not moving, and even added an investment of one hundred million to the Old Hundreds E-commerce Platform. Your second uncle sent me to ask you when you'll have time to go to Xin'an.

Chen Yang clearly understands Chu Qinlang's purpose for this trip: he worries that Chu Qinlang will put all his money into the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company, thereby reducing investment in Xin'an County.

She cares about Lin Jianye's future, but Chen Yang also has his own plans; it's impossible for him to abandon the development opportunity of the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company just because of a small investment in Xin'an County.

"Second aunt, the capital increase of the Old Hundreds E-commerce Platform is a core link in the company's future development. If we cannot achieve a breakthrough, the company's investments elsewhere will not only be meaningless, but will become a burden."

So, the matter of investing in Xin'an may have to be put on hold for a while. I believe my second uncle will also understand my plan.

Chu Qinlang heard this, her expression was not good. But she still patiently said to Chen Yang: "Your company's development is already very good; chain stores of your company are all over Xingcheng. Even without the e-commerce platform, you shouldn't worry about sales, right?"

Chen Yang didn't want to explain too much, and directly said: "Second aunt, rest assured. No matter how much money I invest in Xingcheng, it won't affect the investment in Xin'an County. Moreover, I have already contacted President Ye of the Xinghui Financial Investment Company to go there together for investment. She is the wife of my second uncle's classmate; you should also know her."

Chu Qinlang had indeed met Yexin before, and hearing that Chen Yang had contacted Yexin to go together to invest in Xin'an, her expression eased a little.

Chen Yang, since President Ye also wants to go invest in Xin'an, you should go there early. Boosting Xin'an's economy will be good for both our families.

Chen Yang sighed; it seemed that Chu Qinlang had come to find him without even consulting Lin Jianye.

"Second aunt, didn't second uncle tell you that President Ye recently ran into trouble?"

Chu Qinlang heard this, looked at Chen Yang with a bewildered face and said: "What happened to President Ye? Is it serious?"

Chen Yang said: "Whether you call it serious or not, it's serious. But these past few days, she definitely can't free herself to go to Xin'an."

Chu Qinlang's smile that had just bloomed instantly faded again. She remained silent for a while, then, somewhat unwilling, said to Chen Yang: "Since President Ye can't go for now, you can go ahead first! Once you lay the foundation, President Ye can come add fuel to the fire, and Xin'an's development will take off."

Chen Yang hadn't expected her to be so selfish; he felt a bit annoyed. But since she is Lin Wei's elder, he could only patiently say: "Second aunt, actually I am also involved in this incident. If President Ye's problem isn't resolved, I'm afraid I also won't be able to leave Xingcheng."

Chu Qinlang fell completely silent upon hearing that.