Chapter 547: Aftermath

Lin Wei did not completely side with her maternal grandfather, which gave Chen Yang a hint of comfort. This showed that he still held an important place in Lin Wei's heart.

However, the matter of selling Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd still needs to be handled carefully.

If the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission takes over and the meat company develops better, then everyone will naturally be happy; otherwise, those people in Qingshui City will probably hate him to death.

To avoid infamy, Chen Yang drove back to Qingshui City again.

Upon arriving at the location, he did not go back to Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd, but went directly to Kong Jie's Municipal Party Committee Secretary's office and frankly told him about the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's intention to acquire Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

Kong Jie did not answer immediately, sat quietly in his office chair smoking a cigarette. After the cigarette burned out, he then asked Chen Yang: "If I can persuade the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission to abandon its acquisition intention, are you confident in taking Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd public?"

Seeing that Kong Jie still had high hopes for him, Chen Yang said apologetically: "Senior leader, I also really want to take the company public myself, but it seems there is no choice now. Because of certain factors, if I don't push it forward, many established plans could be obstructed."

Kong Jie frowned tightly, and after a while said to Chen Yang: "This matter is of great importance; I need to hold a meeting with Mayor Lin and the standing committee members of the Municipal Party Committee to discuss it. You go back first, and I will notify you when there is a result."

Chen Yang immediately got up to say goodbye, then drove to Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd.

He summoned Zhang Linlin and Ouyang Sheng to his office and briefly told them about the possibility of the company being sold to the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Upon hearing that the company might change ownership, Zhang Linlin said with a regretful expression: "I haven't even warmed up my vice president seat yet, and I didn't expect to be laid off again."

Chen Yang put on a relaxed front and said to her: "Just be content; even if you can't remain vice president after the ownership change, you'll still be a bona fide state‑enterprise cadre!"

Zhang Linlin said disdainfully: "I have no interest in watching others' faces. If the company is really going to be sold, I might as well go sell my house!"

Seeing Zhang Linlin's carefree attitude, Chen Yang felt his guilt lessen a bit. After all, he had given her a beautiful dream, only to shatter it in an instant.

"Zhang Linlin, if you don't want to stay at the meat company, why not go work as a business manager in the sales department of Happy Field Estate?"

"Chen Yang, that wouldn't be right? They already have a manager."

"I am the major shareperson and manager; my word is final. Let that manager be your assistant, with no reduction in benefits."

"Chen Yang, you are too kind to me! I, a humble woman, have nothing to repay you with—how about offering myself?"

"My wife hits hard; do you want to give it a try?"

"Haha, I was just joking! I don't want to provoke your ex‑wife."

Chen Yang didn't want to get too far off topic with Zhang Linlin, turned his gaze to the on‑looking Ouyang Sheng and said: "Ouyang Sheng, if you want to stay on and continue as marketing director, I can greet the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's Director Huo for you."

"Boss, I'd rather return to the trading company!" Ouyang Sheng was uncertain whether the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission would still have plans to develop the market in Goat City after taking over. To avoid living apart from his wife, developing at the Deep City branch office was his only option.

Seeing that Ouyang Sheng still wanted to follow him, Chen Yang said directly: "If you want to return to the trading company, then I'll entrust you with developing the Goat City market."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Sheng excitedly gave Chen Yang a big hug.

Chen Yang was not used to being hugged by a man; he shoved him away sharply and said gruffly: "Don't get overexcited too soon. The competition in Goat City is fierce; if you can't do the job well, I'll transfer you back to Xingcheng to work as a business staffer."

Ouyang Sheng's dictionary never contained the words "can't do well"; he patted his chest and said: "Boss, just wait for my good news!"

Seeing his full confidence, Chen Yang felt somewhat reassured. Although he was introduced through Lin Lao Ye's connections as a relation‑hire, Ouyang Sheng did not while away his days like other officials' sons; he has been constantly striving to improve himself.

Most importantly, everything Chen Yang assigned him to do was completed satisfactorily.

After settling the aftermath with Zhang Linlin and Ouyang Sheng, Chen Yang drove straight back to Qinghe Building. Taking advantage of Lin Wei not yet being home, he could first reunite with his son. That way, even if he were kicked out later that night, his trip would not have been in vain.

Chen Chunmei was still in Xingcheng, and the nanny hired by Lin Wei was looking after Chen Shengjun. Seeing Chen Yang arrive, the nanny immediately went to summon Hu Qingwan.

After not seeing each other for a while, Hu Qingwan looked a bit thin and her spirits were not good. Chen Yang asked concernedly: "Mom, what's making you uncomfortable? Have you gone to the hospital for a check‑up?"

Hu Qingwan had the nanny take the child away, then glared fiercely at Chen Yang and shouted angrily: "You heartless wretch, do you still remember me as your mother? For so many days you haven't even called! I've really misjudged you these past years."

Chen Yang sighed and said: "Mom, I know I owe you an apology. But I've also been feeling lost lately. Lin Wei doesn't want to remarry, and Grandpa and Grandpa‑in‑law don't like me either. It feels like I'm just a passerby in this family."

Upon hearing this, Hu Qingwan also let out a soft sigh. During this period she had also been trying hard to matchmake Lin Wei and Chen Yang for remarriage, but to no avail. Whether it was the Lin family elders or the Hu family elders, they all placed greater weight on political interests. And her daughter seemed to have acquiesced to the elders' choices.

During this time he has been eating poorly and sleeping badly, simply because he worries that his daughter will push Chen Yang toward another woman.

"Chen Yang, have you married the Liu family's daughter?"

"No. She fell out with her family and is alone in Hong Kong awaiting childbirth. I went to accompany her and deliver the baby."

Upon hearing that Chen Yang had not married Liu Qingqing, Hu Qingwan felt relieved. As long as they weren't married, there was still room for maneuver.

"Then how long will you stay this time?"

"I don't know……" Chen Yang shook his head slightly and explained to Hu Qingwan: "Director Huo of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, acting on my maternal grandfather's commission, wants to acquire Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. I came back to consult my father and Secretary Kong's opinions."

Upon hearing this, Hu Qingwan said indignantly: "Back when the company was about to go bankrupt, they were eager to dump the burden. Now that the company has grown big, they want to come back and pick the peaches—this is too bullying!"

"Chen Yang, you must not agree to this! On your maternal grandfather's side, I will go and reason with him."

Seeing Hu Qingwan still defending him, Chen Yang felt moved. "Mom, whether to sell or not, how to sell—let's wait until Dad and Secretary Kong finish their meeting and then talk. As long as Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd can smoothly go public in Qingshui City, I don't mind sacrificing a bit."

"No way, the company absolutely cannot be sold." Hu Qingwan had no desire whatsoever for Chen Yang to sell Old Hundred Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. Once the company is sold, Chen Yang will thereafter only run between Xingcheng and Deep City, resulting in a complete separation from Lin Wei.