Chapter 439: Zhu Zhu Withdraws

After having dinner at the Hu family's home, Chen Yang refused Hu Shiyou's invitation to stay overnight, and took a taxi alone to the residential area where Su Mingyue lived.

He thought it over repeatedly and felt he should still go see Liu Qingqing. After all, they had a karmic bond across two lives. However, because of Lin Wei, Chen Yang had suppressed those feelings for a long time.

But after Liu Qingqing gave her first time to Chen Yang, he could no longer pretend that nothing had happened.

They needed to have a face-to-face talk.

However, when Chen Yang entered Su Mingyue's home again, he found that Liu Qingqing had already cleared out all her belongings and left.

He immediately called Su Mingyue, and only then learned that she had gone to Hong Kong.

Chen Yang originally wanted to pursue her to Hong Kong, but after thinking for a while, he gave up again.

Since Liu Qingqing had made up her mind not to see him, going over would be pointless; worse, it might drive her abroad.

Chen Yang found a hotel near the residential area where Su Mingyue lived and checked in. Just after taking a shower, his phone rang.

He glanced at it and saw that the call was from Zhu Zhu.

"Chen Yang, there's something I want to discuss with you first."

"What is it? Go ahead."

"My maternal grandfather's company is having some cash flow problems. He talked to me today and wants to abandon the cooperation plan for the Old Hundreds Commercial Building."

Chen Yang was stunned; he hadn't expected that they were about to hold the groundbreaking ceremony, yet Zhu Zhu's maternal grandfather would abandon the plan.

However, since the other side's cash flow had a problem, Chen Yang couldn't insist. He immediately agreed to Zhu Zhu's request: "Miss Zhu, since your maternal grandfather wants to withdraw, we'll sign a share transfer agreement tomorrow. I'll directly transfer the money you initially invested via my HSBC bank account."

Zhu Zhu didn't expect Chen Yang to agree so readily. She said apologetically, "Chen Yang, sorry for causing you trouble."

Chen Yang smiled and said, "In Hong Kong, others can say sorry to me, but you don't have to. Without that loan you gave me, my wealth wouldn't have grown so quickly."

Zhu Zhu said a bit embarrassed, "Actually, that time you were helping me make money. I should owe you a favor."

Chen Yang told her, "We're friends, so let's not talk about who owes whom. How big is the funding gap on your maternal grandfather's side, and do you need me to lend you more?"

Zhu Zhu said, "Chen Yang, thank you, but I don't need it for now. I've already taken out all my private savings; that should help my maternal grandfather get through this crisis."

Chen Yang somewhat admired Zhu Zhu's character. According to TV drama plots, when a wealthy family runs into trouble, its members would rather clutch their wallets tightly. Yet Zhu Zhu, as an outsider by surname, is willing to empty her family's savings to save her maternal grandfather.

He originally wanted to remind her to leave himself a way out, but he hesitated when the words reached his lips.

After all, he doesn't know Zhu Zhu's maternal grandfather's family, nor how deep their feelings run. If he said the wrong thing, it would only cause misunderstanding.

After ending the call, Chen Yang thought for a while and ultimately decided to first call Hu Shiyou to inform him.

"Uncle, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Old Hundreds Commercial Building might be postponed."

"Chen Yang, what happened?"

"My partner has run into some financial trouble and is preparing to withdraw investment from this project."

"How could that happen? Can you handle it alone?"

"Financially there's no problem; the key is I lack experience in undertaking a commercial building. I don't know how to get started on many aspects……"

"Oh…… then don't rush; I'll help you think of a solution."

After Hu Shiyou's call ended, Chen Yang also called Su Mingyue, asking her to speed up the work progress on the Xingcheng side.

Su Mingyue had been following Zhu Zhu in handling the Old Hundreds Commercial Building project. Having her take care of the transfer procedures would be more efficient.

The next morning, Chen Yang received Zhu Zhu and her assistant at the Deep City branch of the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company.

Zhu Zhu's mental state was not good; she had heavy eye bags, looking as if she hadn't slept all night.

Chen Yang said concernedly, "Miss Zhu, if your funds aren't enough there, just tell me. Given our friendship, lending you five hundred million for turnover is completely fine."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhu's eyes slightly reddened. "Chen Yang, thank you. I can solve the money problem myself; I just feel a bit sorry for troubling you."

Chen Yang comforted her, "Miss Zhu, I haven't lost anything, so you needn't blame yourself. In fact, your withdrawal might even work to my advantage."

Zhu Zhu said movingly, "Chen Yang, you're truly kind. Even though I'm the one who breached the contract, you still come to comfort me."

She paused, then added, "If you're not in a hurry, you can put the project on hold for now. Once my maternal grandfather's crisis is resolved, I will definitely come back to help you make the Old Hundreds Commercial Building a success."

Chen Yang said calmly, "It's fine; I can handle this side slowly. You should first take care of matters over in Hong Kong."

Seeing that Chen Yang really wasn't angry, Zhu Zhu's expression eased a little.

Because they were signing the share transfer agreement, Chen Yang had Xiao Jian escort him and Zhu Zhu again to Chu Zhengyuan's Zhengyuan Law Firm.

The Zhengyuan Law Firm is currently the legal counsel for the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company and the Financial Investment Company in Deep City. All legal matters, Chen Yang entrusts to Chu Zhengyuan for handling.

Chu Zhengyuan felt a bit regretful about Zhu Zhu's withdrawal. Because Zhu Zhu's maternal grandfather's family is a listed company in Hong Kong. Their participation in constructing the Old Hundreds Commercial Building would be more beneficial for enhancing the building's brand image.

He even advised Chen Yang not to rush to launch the Old Hundreds Commercial Building project, but to wait until Zhu Zhu's maternal grandfather's family resolves its financial crisis before seeking renewed cooperation.

But Chen Yang directly rejected Chu Zhengyuan's suggestion.

After the Old Hundreds E-commerce Platform rose, the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company had already established its own brand image. He believed that even without the influence of Hong Kong's listed company, the Old Hundreds Commercial Building could still succeed in Deep City's business circle.

After signing the transfer agreement, Chen Yang personally escorted Zhu Zhu to the Luo Hu Port, marking the end of this brief cooperation.

"Boss, Miss Zhu's family has all breached the contract; why are you still being so courteous to her?" Xiao Jian didn't quite understand Chen Yang's behavior.

Chen Yang told him, "Between friends, we shouldn't place too much importance on money. I helped her family today; in the future, if the Old Hundreds Company runs into trouble, they won't just stand by either."

Xiao Jian gave a wry smile. Chen Yang's generosity this time will require an extra five hundred million to fill the gap in the Old Hundreds Commercial Building. That cost is no small matter!