Chapter 530: District Chief He

Boss, District Chief He has arrived, and General Manager Song is receiving him. Not long after the meeting ended, Chen Yang was still in his office planning the future development of Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., when Zhang Linlin suddenly told him that the district chief of the southern district, He Guangming, had arrived.

Ouyang Sheng hadn't returned yet, but He Guangming arrived first. This situation caught Chen Yang off guard.

However, the future development of Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. is also beneficial to He Guangming. Chen Yang wasn't really worried that he would obstruct his plans because of his daughter.

He tidied up his attire, then went with Zhang Linlin to greet He Guangming.

Not long after he walked out of the office, he saw Song Yajun leading a group of people walking over slowly. The person at the front looked under fifty, handsome and refined, and was only about two centimeters shorter than Chen Yang.

Chen Yang had met Ouyang Sheng's girlfriend several times before and felt that He Guangming was cast from the same mold. He immediately stepped forward and shook hands with He Guangming.

"Welcome, District Chief He, to our company for guidance. I am Chen Yang."

"Director Chen, I've long heard of your name, but today is the first time I've actually met you in person!" He Guangming exclaimed. As the district chief of the southern district, he has to come to Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. for research several times each year, but each time he never got to see the boss, Chen Yang.

Chen Yang said with a self‑deprecating smile: "I'm not fond of managing affairs, so please excuse me, District Chief He."

He Guangming laughed: "Director Chen, you're being too modest. Not personally handling everything yet still running the company well—that's the model of an excellent entrepreneur!"

Chen Yang modestly replied, then invited He Guangming into his office.

After the secretary had prepared tea for He Guangming, Chen Yang asked: "District Chief He, did you come today for public or private matters?"

He Guangming said: "First public affairs, then private matters."

Chen Yang immediately felt reassured. He respectfully asked: "Regarding public affairs, may I ask if District Chief He has any instructions?"

He Guangming waved his hand and said gently: "It's not really an instruction. Secretary Kong has demanded that our district government fully cooperate with your company's IPO plan. I came simply to learn what else you might need."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang said seriously: "District Chief He, if possible, I hope the district government can allocate us some more industrial land."

Upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted to expand the factory site, District Chief He's face immediately broke into a smile. "Director Chen, the land issue is easy to settle—I've already reserved the land behind your company in advance. Just submit an application later, and you can handle the formalities anytime."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

He Guangming took a sip of tea and curiously asked Chen Yang: "Your company hasn't yet opened up the out‑of‑province market; isn't it a bit premature to expand the factory now?"

Chen Yang explained: "District Chief He, we're expanding the factory not to enlarge the production line of Old Hundred sausage, but to develop other meat‑related products centered on the Old Hundred sausage brand. In the future, our sold products will not only be sausage, but also hot dogs, bacon, meat floss, dried meat, and various frozen foods."

He Guangming felt Chen Yang's expansion plan was clear. Although Old Hundred sausage is well‑known, its net profit is not high. If we could leverage the brand's influence to develop more related products, once successful the company's revenue could increase severalfold.

Thus, the obstacles to going public would be completely removed.

At this point, He Guangming finally understood why Kong Jie had consistently opposed spinning off Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. from Chen Yang's hands for an IPO.

It is evident that Chen Yang possesses not only wealth but also outstanding business acumen. Without him pointing the direction, Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. would in the future only be able to sell sausage and raw pork. Even if it went public, it would not have much of a future.

He Guangming suddenly had a bold guess, and lowering his voice he asked Chen Yang: "Director Chen, could it be that you divorced Mayor Lin's daughter in order to openly promote the IPO of Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd.?"

Chen Yang hadn't expected He Guangming to think that, but he also felt embarrassed to admit he had been divorced due to an affair, so he could only nod in acknowledgment.

"District Chief He, you just need to know about this; there's no need to publicize it outside."

He Guangming was instantly moved. He sighed: "You and your wife have truly put in great effort for the development of Qingshui City! I originally wanted to talk to you about Ouyang Sheng being dispatched out of province, but now I see my thinking was narrow."

Chen Yang pretended to be modest and said: "District Chief He, we're both natives of Qingshui, so sacrificing a little for the city's development is worthwhile."

He Guangming gave Chen Yang a thumbs‑up. "To understand self‑sacrifice at such a young age—if all entrepreneurs in Qingshui City could look after the bigger picture like this, what reason would the city have not to prosper?"

"Director Chen, since you've sacrificed so much, our district government can't be stingy either. Before your new factory breaks ground, I'll arrange all the related supporting facilities for you."

Chen Yang expressed his thanks again. He isn't short of funds; as long as the government can lay out utilities and other supporting facilities in advance, the company's expansion speed will be much faster.

After finishing public affairs, He Guangming's expression turned solemn. He pleaded with Chen Yang in a beseeching tone: "Director Chen, I have only one daughter, who is constantly running around with Ouyang Sheng that kid, making her prone to gossip. Could you give him a few days' delay so they can hold the wedding first before heading out?"

Chen Yang, now also a parent, naturally understood He Guangming's feelings. Ouyang Sheng has been dating He Guangming's daughter for over two years; if they don't settle the paperwork now, once this out‑of‑province assignment causes any emotional upset, where would District Chief He save face?

After seeing He Guangming off, Chen Yang directly called Ouyang Sheng.

"Ouyang, when do you plan to marry District Chief He's daughter?"

"Boss, is it because my future father‑in‑law is causing you trouble?"

"No trouble, it's just that you haven't been together long. If you're both satisfied, you'd better get the certificate soon. Otherwise, I'll have to replace you for the out‑of‑province business development."

"Boss, I'm still unsettled in my career and haven't saved any money, so I can't give her a sense of security!"

"I give you a salary and bonus that aren't low each month—where does it all go?"

"Boss, I have to support two people on my own, and I still need to send money home for holidays and festivals, so expenses are naturally high……"

"How about this: after you get married, I'll arrange an assistant job for your wife too. With an extra income, you should be able to save some money, right?"

"Thanks, boss! I'll go home and discuss it with Yanzi. If she agrees, we'll take care of this when we return to Qingshui this time. Remember to give me a big red envelope when we come for drinks!"

"……"