Chapter 55: Registering the Ordinary People Trademark

Chen Yang wasn't in a hurry to return to Chen Family Village. Since those people back home hoped he would return to invest, the later he returned, the more leverage he could gain.

Besides, since it's an investment, the company must be registered first. Acting under the company's name not only allows flexible handling of various matters, but also secures more local preferential policies.

After careful consideration, Chen Yang decided to name the new company 'Ordinary People Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd.' After discussing with Du Yue'e, he also named the soon-to-open supermarket 'Ordinary People Life Supermarket'.

Chen Yang's idea was simple: the three words 'Ordinary People' have natural affinity in society, and their attention and impact are extraordinary. In his previous life, a certain chain drugstore turned this trademark into a listed company. Chen Yang also hoped to leverage the same name to grow his agricultural products trading company.

To ensure the agricultural products company and supermarket could develop long-term, Chen Yang deliberately applied to register the trademark 'Ordinary People' on the trademark website. He checked and found that this trademark had not yet been registered.

With Lin Jianguo's connections at the Qingshui City Administration for Industry and Commerce, the registration of the company and supermarket proceeded quickly. The trademark approval process takes time, but Chen Yang wasn't in a rush. After all, he was the first to register, so it wouldn't be easy for others to snatch it away.

The four connected storefronts at Twin Grove Market had been opened up and renovated. To save costs, Lin Feng had his idle friends at home come help. Besides the specialized work of knocking down walls, laying flooring, installing ceilings, and handling water and electricity, everything else was done by themselves.

When Chen Yang went to inspect the site, aside from the wall plaster being unsatisfactory, everything else was fine. He had no intention of making further changes. After all, choosing the 'Ordinary People' trademark meant taking a populist route; the living conditions of ordinary people in Qingshui City aren't great, and overly luxurious renovations would instead create a sense of distance.

To thank Lin Feng's friends for their help, Chen Yang decided to treat them to dinner.

Lin Feng suggested going to the Old Soldier Restaurant where they usually gathered. Chen Yang checked it out and found it unsatisfactory—the place was too small and inconvenient for discussions. Finally, following Lin Wei's recommendation, he booked a large private room at the Qingshui Grand Hotel.

It was fortunate that he booked a large private room; otherwise it would have been awkward.

Upon hearing that Chen Yang wanted to discuss the future development of the Ordinary People Agricultural Products Trading Company during the meal, Lin Feng, this brother-in-law, didn't hold back and invited over twenty of his friends.

From his attitude, he hoped Chen Yang would arrange all of his friends into positions at the company and supermarket.

Chen Yang didn't mind this. While at the Lin family's home, he had already learned about these people's situation from Du Yue'e. Apart from a few comrades from Lin Feng's unit, the others were retired soldiers he met at the Old Soldier Restaurant gatherings.

Retired soldiers have strong discipline and execution ability, good physical fitness, and some possess professional skills. As long as their character is sound and they're willing to endure hardship, Chen Yang could entrust them with the company's logistics and security work.

Especially the security aspect. Having already broken ties with Zhang Jun, advance precautions are necessary. Although the Lin family backs him, making the other side unlikely to act rashly, one must still guard against people.

During the meal, Lin Feng proactively suggested that Chen Yang, the future company boss, give a speech.

Chen Yang, on one hand not yet familiar with everyone, and on the other hand not wanting to take up their dining time, only said a few brief words.

"First, thank everyone for their hard work these past days. Without your participation, the renovation progress of the Ordinary People Life Supermarket wouldn't have been so swift. I also thank you for thinking highly of me, willing to set aside various social engagements to attend this gathering."

"Then, I'll talk about the future operations of the Ordinary People Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd. In principle, I can arrange a job for each of you, with compensation not worse than that of state-owned enterprises. But the required procedures must still be followed normally. When you go back, each of you should write a personal résumé and give it to me. We will then assign specific positions based on your actual circumstances."

"Finally, feel free to order whatever you want to eat and drink tonight. Consider it a celebration I've arranged in advance for your joining the company."

After Chen Yang finished speaking, everyone stood up and applauded. Since they needed to drive, Chen Yang substituted tea for wine and toasted everyone three times, then handed the duty of accompanying drinks to Lin Feng. He then left first with Lin Wei.

Chen Yang's purpose in doing this was to leave the personal favors to Lin Feng, while also hoping they could enjoy drinks and conversation freely in an unrestrained setting.

Once the Ordinary People Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd. is formally established and operational, there will be a lengthy busy period, and they won't have such a good opportunity to gather again.

On the way home, Lin Wei suddenly suggested staying overnight at Chen Yang's aunt's house.

Chen Yang asked and then found out that the Lin family's house had poor soundproofing, and their nighttime movements had already provoked public outrage.

In fact, Chen Yang also had plans to buy a house in Qingshui City. But he had been staying in Xingcheng lately, and Lin Wei was busy with work, so they couldn't manage it; they could only put it on hold for now.

However, Chen Yang also didn't plan to move into the staff quarters of the Textile Factory. Zhao Donghai's assigned apartment hasn't been demolished yet; it's an old-style slab building lacking a separate kitchen and bathroom, which is very inconvenient. Staying a day or two is fine, but over time Lin Wei would definitely find it intolerable.

After much thought, Chen Yang finally suggested renting an apartment near the City Government where Lin Wei works. Life and transportation there are very convenient, not only making it easy for Lin Wei to commute, but also allowing them to happily enjoy their private world together.

Lin Wei was very happy.

That night, Chen Yang and Lin Wei sat for a long time by the Ancient City Wall Dock on the Qingshui River. Lin Wei told Chen Yang many things, about her family affairs and also about her ideals for staying in Qingshui City.

At that moment, Chen Yang realized that Lin Wei's background was stronger than he had imagined.

She gave up better prospects in Xingcheng to return to Qingshui, simply to rely on her own abilities to achieve her life ambitions. Although overly idealistic, it truly inspires admiration.

From the perspective of her previous life's development, at least Lin Wei has indeed accomplished remarkable achievements. Under her leadership, Qingshui County not only succeeded in shaking off poverty but also became one of the leading economic strong counties in Dongjiang Province.

Of course, after Chen Yang's rebirth, the butterfly effect has taken hold. Besides them becoming husband and wife, Lin Wei's career path has also changed. She is now the Deputy Mayor's secretary, and if nothing unexpected happens, her time at the grassroots level will be delayed. Consequently, her future experiences will certainly differ from her previous life.

In the future, will she continue to serve as Qingshui County's parental official, or become the regional chief of another city? Chen Yang suddenly found himself looking forward to that day.

Of course, during this process, Chen Yang will also diligently operate his Ordinary People Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd. company, contributing his share to Lin Wei's ideal path.

After all, they are now a husband and wife who share weal and woe!