Chapter 461

Sun Changqing had just received the news of Wang Haiyang's defeat in court, thinking the resistance to the first phase of the East River New City project had been removed. He hadn't expected the news he got instead to be that Chen Yang wanted to withdraw. This left him puzzled.

Chen Yang, the East River New City project is such a huge undertaking—it's not child's play. You can't just quit because you say so. Are you facing some difficulty?

Mayor Sun, I'm being watched now, my personal safety isn't guaranteed—how can we talk about investment! Chen Yang conveyed the news that suspicious individuals on Jiangmen Dao were monitoring him to Mayor Sun.

Sun Changqing fell silent for a moment, then said to Chen Yang: "Don't rush on this matter; I'll first look into it. If there really are black‑evil forces plotting wrongdoing, no matter who is protecting them behind the scenes, I will deal with them strictly."

The purpose of Chen Yang's phone call to Sun Changqing was to have the other party step forward and communicate with the people behind Wang Haiyang, or to let higher‑level personnel communicate with that person.

Because if it were merely a business showdown, even though Wang Haiyang is the president of the Xingcheng Chamber of Commerce, the current Chen Yang wouldn't take him seriously.

Two days later, Sun Changqing summoned Chen Yang to the Xingcheng City Government.

"Chen Yang, I've already communicated with the provincial leaders; Wang Haiyang will no longer interfere with the East River New City project. As for those people monitoring you on Jiangmen Dao, there's no clear evidence linking them to Wang Haiyang."

"However, according to the police investigation, they all have prior robbery convictions. They're likely after your wealth. From now on, you must keep a low profile when going out."

Chen Yang didn't believe those people were unrelated to Wang Haiyang. But since Sun Changqing had already communicated with the people behind Wang Haiyang, the East River New City project should temporarily face no further obstacles.

In response, he solemnly expressed his gratitude to Sun Changqing.

Sun Changqing waved his hand, with a solemn expression he said to Chen Yang: "The East River New City project is being watched by the provincial and municipal leaders; you must definitely take it seriously. Don't retreat at the first sign of trouble. This isn't like the Chen Yang I know."

Chen Yang gave a wry smile: "Mayor Sun, I just want to undertake a project that will make the people of Xingcheng remember me. I never expected to encounter so many setbacks. After completing the East River New City project, I don't plan to touch Xingcheng's real estate again."

Sun Changqing pointed at Chen Yang, feeling frustrated that he wasn't living up to expectations, and criticized: "You're currently a model of the Dongjiangsheng business community—how can you say such defeatist talk?"

Having said that, he then comforted Chen Yang: "Rest assured, as long as I remain mayor of Xingcheng for a day, I can guarantee a very favorable investment environment for the city. We will also absolutely not shortchange any investor."

Seeing Mayor Sun say all that, Chen Yang immediately set aside his pessimism and laughed: "As long as Mayor Sun safeguards Xingcheng's investors, I believe the city's economic development will surely surge like a rocket."

"Then we'll take your words as auspicious." Sun Changqing smiled, then adopted a solemn expression and said to Chen Yang: "If the materials from Zhu Junhao's construction company are substandard or the fees unreasonable, don't spare me—handle it as it should be handled. If he dares to cause trouble, have him come straight to me."

Chen Yang nodded. Actually, as long as Zhu Junhao doesn't pass off inferior goods as good, even if the building materials are a bit more expensive, he can turn a blind eye.

After leaving the Xingcheng City Government, Chen Yang quickly drove to Starlight Financial Investment Company and told Yexin the good news that Wang Haiyang had withdrawn from the East River New City project.

"'What are you happy about? Wang Haiyang not meddling in the East River New City business is because the Xingcheng City Government gave him the old‑city renovation project for East River Second Bridge.' Yexin said angrily: 'With that project, it will be much harder for us to sow discord at Worry‑free Residence.'"

Chen Yang comforted her: "Elder sister, fine birds choose the trees they roost in; given time, they'll realize which partner offers a better future."

Yexin found Chen Yang's words deeply insightful. Although she used to be the spokesperson for Worry‑free Residence, she often still had to watch people's facial expressions.

Since working together with Chen Yang, her net worth has multiplied several dozen times. If it weren't for Chen Yang taking the lead, she would undoubtedly be the richest person in Dongjiangsheng. Those branches of the Ye family that had grown distant from her have now taken the initiative to restore contact.

Not only her, but the net worth of Huang Bai Ming and Zhao Feiyang, those two free‑spending young masters, has also increased severalfold.

Therefore, doing business with Chen Yang is definitely stronger than doing business with Wang Haiyang.

The shareholders of Worry‑free Residence may not feel it now, but once Le Ze and Zhu Junhao obtain actual benefits from the East River New City project, their mindset will surely change.

"Chen Yang, you must make sure your East River New City project succeeds, and preferably outshine Wang Haiyang's project."

Chen Yang had some understanding of the East River Second Bridge project, and he calmly smiled at Yexin: "Elder sister, rest assured—the old‑city renovation scale on the East River Second Bridge side cannot compare with that of the first bridge here. Even if Wang Haiyang could work wonders, he couldn't change the overall situation."

Seeing Chen Yang full of confidence, Yexin's mood also became pleasant.

"'Chen Yang, since the issues with the East River New City project have been resolved, I should head back to Xinan City now. Remember to implement your investment promptly. Don't make me come back looking for you.'"

Chen Yang nodded. With a budget of two hundred million, they could build a commercial‑residential complex with a commercial building over there.

After saying goodbye to Yexin, Chen Yang directly called Ouyang Sheng and told him about his plan to invest in a commercial‑residential complex in Xinan City. He asked Ouyang Sheng to go to Xinan City for an inspection, confirm the target, and then get back to him.

That evening, all major television stations in Xingcheng simultaneously broadcast the breaking news: the Wang Group would join forces with the digital giants of the Xingcheng business community to invest 10 billion in constructing a super‑luxury commercial‑residential complex on East River Second Bridge.

Chen Yang couldn't help laughing when he saw this news. Because before his rebirth, the demolition work near East River Second Bridge had not yet been completed.

It is said that the people living there are all old comrades with nostalgic sentiments, who fundamentally do not want to relocate.

After finally waiting for those nostalgic old people to mostly pass away, Xingcheng's housing prices rose again. Consequently, developers and original residents began lengthy negotiations over compensation, but in the end they failed to reach a satisfactory outcome.

Wang Haiyang claimed he would invest 10 billion, but whether using his own funds or borrowing from banks, he was very likely to be entrapped by the demolition households of East River Second Bridge.

By then, not only would the other shareholders of Worry‑free Residence kick up a fuss, but Wang Haiyang himself would struggle to stay afloat.

And the only possible way to break the deadlock is violent demolition. Using gangster methods to forcibly evict the indigenous people from their homes.