Chapter 497: Resolution

After leaving Kong Jie's office, Chen Yang called Zhu Zhu, who was far away in Deep City. First he thanked her for recommending Wu Jinghui to come invest in Qingshui City, then he conveyed Kong Jie's request.

Zhu Zhu asked Chen Yang to bring people to Deep City for a trip, saying that there were many friends from Hong Kong investing in building factories there, who could help him make introductions and see if there were any cooperation opportunities.

Chen Yang then conveyed Zhu Zhu's words to Kong Jie again.

That evening, Lin Guoqing suddenly summoned Chen Yang and Lin Wei to the Lin family home for a meal.

Before the meal, Lin Guoqing called Chen Yang into the study to talk.

"Chen Yang, I discussed with Secretary Kong and we are preparing to form an investment promotion team to go with you to Deep City. If we can attract Hong Kong investors to invest, that would be best; if not, we also hope to sign some cooperation agreements."

Chen Yang didn't expect Kong Jie and Lin Guoqing to reach agreement so quickly; he immediately said, "Dad, I need to first inform my friends on the Hong Kong side and let her make arrangements. I'll go over when I have news, so I don't make a wasted trip."

Lin Guoqing nodded and said to Chen Yang, "You are a talent in economic work. This investment promotion effort will still require your hard work."

"Good, I guarantee I will not fail the mission." Chen Yang assured, patting his chest.

Lin Guoqing stood up, patted Chen Yang's shoulder, and sighed, "If you could go into politics, your future achievements would surely surpass mine."

Chen Yang didn't expect Lin Guoqing's evaluation of him to be so high; he laughed and said, "Dad, there are too many rules in the system; I can't stand it. In a few months I'll surely incur a disciplinary penalty."

Upon hearing this, Lin Guoqing laughed and said, "Those who follow the rules may not necessarily do good deeds; those who break the rules often create surprises. Qingshui City's economic development has been worsening year after year precisely because there are too many people who obey the rules."

Chen Yang didn't expect that Lin Guoqing, a rough old man who had spent decades in the political and legal system, would have such feelings. It seems that the saying "When in position, plan its governance; fulfill its duties; take responsibility" really makes sense.

Afterwards, Lin Guoqing again communicated with Chen Yang about the details of forming the investment promotion team. They talked for nearly an hour, and finally Hu Qingwan knocked on the door urging them to eat, only then did they end the conversation.

Upon hearing that the city was organizing a team to go to Deep City for investment promotion, Lin Wei volunteered to join the team. This request was unanimously rejected by Chen Yang and the Lin family members.

On one hand, she is the daughter of Mayor Lin Guoqing, so she needs to avoid suspicion; on the other hand, the child in her womb has already been several months along, and it is her first pregnancy, hard-won. She cannot afford any mishap.

But after returning home, Lin Wei still hadn't forgotten about the investment promotion team. She said to Chen Yang, "Husband, the vegetable greenhouse base in Shuangfeng Town will have a huge output this year; your company may not be able to handle all the sales. If there are suitable traders in Deep City, you must definitely help us promote our products."

Chen Yang said to her, "Wife, if there are too many vegetables, we can make them into pickles. Not only does it preserve them for a long time, but it can also cultivate a new batch of customers. I suggest you build a food processing plant centered on pickles directly in your town."

Lin Wei sighed and said, "I also want to build a food processing plant, but whenever money is mentioned, the higher-ups cry poor. I can't let you keep paying out of your own pocket, can I?"

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then said to Lin Wei, "Wife, you can call Xin Jie and ask her to come invest in a food processing plant."

Lin Wei hesitated a bit and said, "Xin Jie is now a big-shot entrepreneur; would she even look down on a small pickle food processing plant?"

Chen Yang laughed, "If she doesn't come to invest, I'll withdraw all my investments in Xin'an City. Let's see who suffers the greater loss."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wei also immediately became happy.

"We need to have her build a big factory, otherwise we'll suffer a huge loss!"

Chen Yang joked, "Whether we can get Xin Jie to bleed money to build a big factory depends on your abilities as the acting party secretary of Shuangfeng Town."

Lin Wei smiled slightly and said, "My husband has invested so much money in Xin'an City; if she isn't generous, I'll just camp out in their company office and not leave."

Chen Yang gave her a thumbs up. To develop Shuangfeng Town's economy, we must set aside our pride.

After a while, Lin Wei suddenly turned solemn and said, "Husband, this time when you go to Deep City, you can go see Liu Qingqing and settle things with her."

Chen Yang looked at Lin Wei, bewildered. He didn't understand why she suddenly blurted out that sentence, wondering what mischief she was up to.

Seeing Chen Yang looking at her, Lin Wei continued, "Since she has already given birth to a child for your Lin family, you must assume the responsibility of a father. Give that child whatever compensation you wish, and don't tell me about it."

"Furthermore, I hope that after this meeting, you two will never contact each other again."

Chen Yang sighed and said, "Wife, are you overthinking? I haven't seen Liu Qingqing for over a year. Su Mingyue can attest to that."

Lin Wei said, "Husband, as long as the child exists, you will always have a place for her in your heart. Not seeing her now doesn't mean you won't see her in the future. I also couldn't really tie that to Qingshui City."

"Moreover, I don't want there to be a day when my son, because of fighting over inheritance with an illegitimate daughter, causes an uproar throughout the city."

Chen Yang felt Lin Wei was overthinking. Liu Qingqing has her own company, and she is the sole daughter of the Liu Clan Group's chairperson, so she certainly isn't short of money.

"Wife, since Liu Qingqing doesn't want to see me, it's better not to meet, to avoid creating more misunderstandings."

"No!" Lin Wei said firmly, "No matter what, you must find her and settle things with her. Otherwise, we will have to settle things between us."

Chen Yang worried that her heightened emotions would affect the baby in her womb, so he could only nod in agreement.

Seeing Chen Yang agree, Lin Wei's mood visibly improved. She spoke gently, "Husband, I also don't want to pressure you. But guarding this secret alone is really exhausting. Now I don't even dare to stay overnight at my parents' house, fearing that in my dreams I might spill the secret."

Chen Yang held Lin Wei in his arms, softly stroking her hair, and said, "Since you want a resolution, then I'll go find her to settle things."

"But I can't guarantee to you that she will definitely see me."

Lin Wei nodded and said, "If she insists on not seeing you, I am also willing to believe that she has truly let go."

Chen Yang actually really wanted to go see the child that Liu Qingqing bore him. After all, that is his first child after his rebirth.

During this period he has been suppressing his feelings, worried that Lin Wei's emotions would be affected.

Now that Lin Wei has allowed him to go settle things with Liu Qingqing, he has a chance to see the child. Even if this is the final meeting to draw a clear line, he is still very much looking forward to it.

However, before the investment promotion team sets out, Chen Yang deliberately called Su Mingyue, asking her to inquire with Liu Qingqing, and the reply was still that she does not want to meet.