Chapter 479: Establishing the East Jiang Business Alliance

Shen Anna's villa was very lively; Yexin specially called over the head chef from Carefree Residence to cook for everyone, setting up two large banquet tables.

After eating and drinking, Yexin said to Chen Yang, "I've discussed it with everyone; we're preparing to rebuild a business alliance to oppose Carefree Residence. Are you interested in joining?"

"No problem, I'll join!" Chen Yang agreed without hesitation. He said that after a year he would help Sun Changqing deal with Zheng Weimin of Carefree Residence, and eventually he would surely have to face the entire force of Carefree Residence.

At this time, Yexin organizing an alliance to oppose Carefree Residence was, for him, like sending charcoal in the snow.

Seeing Chen Yang nod, Yexin's face broke into an excited smile. After all, most of these people are pure merchants, while Chen Yang is not only a merchant but also has behind him the Governor of Dongjiangsheng, the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary, and the Mayor of Xingcheng.

With Chen Yang joining, this new business association finally has the confidence to stand up to Carefree Residence.

"Chen Yang, I plan to put the headquarters of the new alliance on Jiangmen Dao. What do you think of calling it the East Jiang Alliance?"

"Let's call it the East Jiang Business Alliance!" Chen Yang thought Yexin's name sounded a bit odd. "East Jiang Alliance—people who don't know the truth might still think we're a gang."

"You're the only one who would think that!" Yexin gave Chen Yang a sideways glance, thought for a moment, and still accepted the suggestion: "Then let's call it the East Jiang Business Alliance."

Chen Yang pointed at Shen Anna's villa and asked Yexin, "Sister Xin, you just said the headquarters would be on Jiangmen Dao—you don't mean to put it here, do you?"

Yexin gave another eye roll and said irritably, "I've also bought several villas on Jiangmen Dao; if we surround them and renovate, wouldn't that work as the headquarters for the new alliance?"

Chen Yang was only worried about disturbing Shen Anna's private life. Since Yexin had other arrangements, he naturally gave his full support.

Thus, Yexin summoned Huang BaiMing, Zhao Feiyang, Qi Yunxiang, Liu Shijie, Zhou Baolin, Chen Chong, and Hu Jiahao together, then formally announced the establishment of the East Jiang Business Alliance.

Yexin served as the first president of the East Jiang Business Alliance, Chen Yang and Zhou Baolin as vice presidents, and the others as standing directors.

After announcing the appointments, Yexin solemnly told the alliance members present, "Everyone, our purpose in forming the alliance is not only to build close business partnerships, but also to jointly oppose the various unfair oppressions of that organization, Carefree Residence."

"I hope everyone understands that individual strength is tiny and easily broken. Only by uniting can we better protect our own interests."

After she finished, Chen Yang immediately declared, "I firmly support President Yexin's decision and will never bow to evil forces!"

Zhou Baolin also expressed his stance: "As long as the association faces difficulties, I, Zhou Baolin, will give full support and never retreat!"

After Chen Yang and Zhou Baolin finished speaking, the others also successively voiced their support for Yexin's decision.

This result made Yexin very satisfied.

After the meeting ended, Yexin immediately began looking for people to arrange the renovation of the new headquarters.

Chen Yang then took Lin Wei back to his own villa.

On the way, Lin Wei suddenly asked Chen Yang, "Husband, Liu Shijie was also present today—didn't you ask him about Qingqing's situation?"

Chen Yang couldn't read her mind, so he pretended to be angry and said, "Wife, I haven't been in touch with Qingqing lately—why are you still uneasy?"

Lin Wei said, "I'm not worried at all! That girl may deserve a beating, but as a father you ought to see your own flesh and blood."

Chen Yang actually really wanted to go see his daughter deep down, but he didn't want to show it in front of Lin Wei because he knows his wife too well.

"Since Qingqing doesn't want to stay in touch with me, it's better not to disturb their lives."

Lin Wei examined Chen Yang for a minute, then said, "Husband, as long as you don't rekindle old feelings with that girl and just go see your daughter, I can still accept it."

Chen Yang still chose to shake his head. Not to mention that Qingqing hasn't returned to Xingcheng; even if she did, he couldn't go back.

Lin Wei is basically a vinegar jar; even if she's speaking sincerely right now, she might turn hostile the next second. Chen Yang has no need to make trouble for himself.

To avoid continuing the topic, after returning to the villa, Chen Yang immediately found an excuse to go visit Lin Jianguo.

Lin Jianguo saw Chen Yang come and his face showed a long-lost smile.

"Chen Yang, you've come at just the right time. I have something to discuss with you."

"Dad, what is it?" Chen Yang's impression was that Lin Jianguo rarely took the initiative to talk with him.

Lin Jianguo looked at Chen Yang with anticipation and said, "Those business friends of yours—can't you bring them all to invest in Qingshui City?"

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang smiled and said, "Dad, rest assured! They came specially to your place today to pay New Year's respects—they actually have the intention to invest in Qingshui City."

Lin Jianguo's face instantly broke into a more radiant smile. "Then tell them, I warmly welcome them to invest in Qingshui City."

Chen Yang laughed and reminded Lin Jianguo, "Dad, your matter hasn't been officially approved by the province yet. If we bring them over now, whose credit would it be?"

Upon hearing that, Lin Jianguo only then realized he was getting a bit anxious.

At that moment, Hu Qingwan beside him asked Chen Yang, "After your dad becomes mayor of Qingshui City, will your investment focus shift southward?"

Chen Yang understood Hu Qingwan's meaning, shook his head slightly, and said, "Mom, my focus this year is still in Dongjiangsheng. East Jiang New City and the Old Hundreds E-commerce Platform are the key projects that Governor Liu Jianghua is closely watching this year; we can't be careless. On the tenth day of the first lunar month, Secretary Cheng and Governor Liu will come together to the company for an inspection."

Hu Qingwan was greatly shocked to hear that Cheng Hua and Liu Jianghua were going to inspect the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company. She truly hadn't expected that this son-in-law's growth would be so fast as to attract the joint attention of the top two leaders of Dongjiangsheng.

"Since the Provincial Party Secretary and the Governor are coming to inspect, you shouldn't run around these days—focus on preparing the reception work!"

"Okay!" Chen Yang replied. He had already visited the leaders he needed to see these days; besides accompanying Lin Wei, there really wasn't much else to do.

As for the reception work at the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company, Chen Yang not interfering would be the greatest help to Shen Anna.

Of course, since Cheng Hua and Governor Liu are coming together to inspect, Chen Yang still has to personally step forward to handle the reception.

Besides introducing the various departments of the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company, what's more important is to prepare well for the industries surrounding the e-commerce platform.

Because Cheng Hua and Liu Jianghua have made their attitudes toward Chen Yang very clear—if we can't build a better e-commerce platform, then we should vigorously develop the industries surrounding it.