Chapter 531: Twenty‑Billion Investment Triggers Chain Reaction

Chen Yang had once formulated a five-year plan for Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., aiming to increase the market share of its ham sausages in Dongjiangsheng to over thirty percent within five years.

Only two years have passed, and aside from constructing the headquarters building and staff dormitories, this plan has already been exceeded.

So, after returning home, Chen Yang locked himself in Lin Wei's study and spent four hours re‑drafting a new five‑year plan.

In the first year, Chen Yang's goal was to complete the headquarters building and staff dormitories while expanding the factory area, and to continue expanding livestock and poultry breeding cooperation—pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks—within Qingshui City, striving to have at least one major cooperation point in each county.

The second year's goal is to add at least five new products to the market, and to raise Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd.'s nationwide market share to over twenty percent.

The third year's goal is to further launch more new products on the market, and to establish a complete production line and cold‑chain logistics system within Dongjiangsheng; if conditions permit, it would be best to complete the IPO.

The fourth year's goal is to raise Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd.'s nationwide market share to thirty percent, and to gradually expand production cooperation projects and the cold‑chain logistics system beyond the province.

The fifth year's goal is to establish a nationwide cold‑chain logistics system, and to build at least two large meat‑industry food production bases outside the province.

After reading Chen Yang's new five‑year plan, Lin Wei directly asked him whether the funds were sufficient, and whether they should first mortgage the Qinghe Building.

Chen Yang still had three billion dollars deposited in his HSBC Bank account, so there was no need to use Lin Wei's money.

However, to use the funds from Hong Kong, he would have to make a high‑profile move, first creating momentum for Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd.'s IPO.

The next morning, Chen Yang posted an announcement on the official website of Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., stating that it would increase capital by two billion yuan for product R&D and nationwide market expansion over the next five years.

As soon as the news was released, it immediately topped the headlines of major portal websites.

Chen Yang soon received a call from Governor Liu Jianghua: "Chen Yang, you little brat, just how much money do you still have hidden in your pocket?"

"Governor, this time I've brought out all my savings; if I can't pull it off, I'll have to borrow from the bank."

"Governor, you brat, you've divorced the Lin family girl—is making such a big fuss worth it?"

"Governor, precisely because I'm divorced, I should all the more make my career a success!"

"Hmm, you have the right attitude. However, if you really want to get Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. listed, you'd better move the company headquarters to Xingcheng."

"Governor, you… what are you saying? My… signal… is bad…"

"…, get lost!"

"All right!"

Chen Yang quickly hung up the phone. He wasn't worried that Governor Liu would get angry, after all Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company was certain to be listed in Xingcheng.

As for the meat company's side, if Governor Liu insists on moving it to Xingcheng, Chen Yang would have no objection as long as he could persuade Kong Jie and Lin Jianguo.

But as soon as Chen Yang hung up, Governor Liu's call went through to Lin Jianguo.

"Mayor Lin, your son‑in‑law is making such a big move in Qingshui City—it's a bit out of line. Don't you think we should move Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. to Xingcheng?"

"Governor, Chen Yang and my daughter are already divorced; he is now merely the father of my grandson."

"Cut the act— they just divorced, and your daughter‑in‑law has gone to work as Chief Financial Officer at Chen Yang's listed company. Anyone can see there's something fishy; do you still want to hide it from me?"

"Governor, I also hope they can remarry, but reality just isn't cooperating."

"Mayor Lin, how about this: if you can get Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. moved to Xingcheng, I'll settle this matter for you."

"Governor, you're swamped with state affairs—how could our Lin family's household matters waste your precious time? Let the young people sort it out themselves."

"Hmph, it looks like there's no room for negotiation on moving the company."

"Governor, Qingshui City has ranked third from the bottom in provincial economic growth for three consecutive years. We finally have a company with decent performance, and you want to take it to Xingcheng—how are we supposed to survive?"

"…"

Although Governor Liu really wanted to move Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd. to Xingcheng, he also didn't want to dampen the work enthusiasm of local comrades.

In recent years, Qingshui City has had only one enterprise capable of standing out province‑wide; if it were forcibly taken away, lower‑level local governments would likely dare not vigorously nurture star enterprises any longer, and Dongjiangsheng's economic development would also be affected.

Thinking this through, Governor Liu again called Mayor Sun Changqing.

"Mayor Sun, Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., with the support of the Qingshui City Government, is actively preparing for its IPO. You should also go urge Chen Yang not to favor one over the other, and also get the IPO preparations ready for Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company."

"Governor, rest assured—I'm going to carry this out."

Because of his connection to Zhu Junhao, Mayor Sun Changqing felt awkward calling Chen Yang directly, so he instead called Shen Anna.

Upon hearing that Mayor Sun Changqing hoped the company would list before Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., Shen Anna appeared composed. She told Mayor Sun: "Mayor Sun, our company's founding goal was to go public. If conditions are right, we don't need your reminder—we'll seize the opportunity on our own."

Upon hearing this, Mayor Sun Changqing instantly breathed a sigh of relief. Although Xingcheng already had several listed companies, none matched the influence of Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company.

Moreover, those companies had already been listed before he took office, and they have nothing to do with him.

"Manager Shen, if you have any difficulties, just tell me—the city will certainly prioritize helping you resolve them."

"Thank you for your concern, Mayor Sun. Our company's development is currently going smoothly. If we need anything, I'll definitely call you." Shen Anna declined Mayor Sun Changqing's goodwill. She knew too well the character of his brother‑in‑law: as soon as Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company accepted the city's subsidies, that guy Zhu Junhao would surely find an excuse to ask for benefits.

Speaking of which, Zhu Junhao is also quite lucky. Despite having committed so many wrongdoings, when investigated, no substantive problems could be found on him—it's just fines and done.

Therefore, Shen Anna has always kept her distance from Zhu Junhao.

After finishing her call with Mayor Sun Changqing, she pondered for a moment and then reported to Chen Yang: "Boss, Mayor Sun just called, hoping to push forward the IPO of Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company ahead of schedule—what do you think?"

"Let it take its natural course!" Chen Yang was not surprised that Mayor Sun would go to Shen Anna; the IPO of Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trade Company was inevitable, and he didn't need to worry about it.

What he truly awaited, however, was the response from local governments and enterprises interested in cooperating with Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

If they could proactively come to discuss cooperation with Old Hundred Meat Industry Co., Ltd., Chen Yang would save a great deal of time and effort.