Chapter 552: A good horse does not eat the grass it has already passed

"Chen Yang, why don't you just take back Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd.!" Lin Wei, after receiving a call from Lin Jianguo, immediately went home to discuss with Chen Yang.

"You've only transferred it for a few days, and now you don't want it?" Chen Yang said angrily to Lin Wei: "Are you guys playing house?"

Lin Wei explained: "Now the whole province is doing urban construction; if the city puts all its money into Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd., the urban construction part will fall behind peer cities."

Chen Yang felt amused inside. Before taking over the company, everyone thought Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. was a big piece of fat meat, all wanting to take a bite. Now that he has control of the company, he complains the investment is too big, making him return as a sucker. Where in the world is there such a good deal?

"A good horse doesn't eat the grass it already passed; since I've already sold the company's equity, I have no intention of going back."

Seeing Chen Yang unhappy, Lin Wei spoke gently: "Chen Yang, just consider it a favor for my dad. If Qingshui City's urban construction work isn't done well, the provincial leadership will criticize him."

Chen Yang, seeing her bring up Lin Jianguo, felt even more annoyed. If Lin Jianguo firmly opposed the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and Qingshui City Investment Company acquiring Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd., the equity transfer would never have happened.

After all, Lin Jianguo still lacks independence, being led by the nose by Old Master Hu and Old Master Lin.

Now he understands, knowing you can't have both fish and bear's paw, and yet he has Lin Wei come as a mediator. This completely disregards Chen Yang's feelings.

Chen Yang solemnly said to Lin Wei: "Wife, have you considered? The fact that Qingshui City Investment Company and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission jointly acquired shares of Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. is already known nationwide. Just a few days later they withdrew… How will the outside world view Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd., and how will they view the leadership team of Qingshui City government?"

Lin Wei also fell silent after hearing this. A prefecture-level city government, if it acts so frivolously, who would dare to invest in Qingshui City in the future!

"Chen Yang, do you have any win-win solution?"

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then told Lin Wei: "Since Qingshui City's urban construction work is the priority, let's focus on that first. The industry of Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. has already taken shape; even if it develops a bit slower, it doesn't matter."

Lin Wei asked Chen Yang with some worry: "If development is slow, will it affect the IPO process?"

Chen Yang said to Lin Wei: "If the company goes public merely to break Qingshui City's record of zero listed companies, then the significance of going public is too superficial."

Lin Wei herself had experience in economic construction, and immediately understood Chen Yang's meaning. The purpose of Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd.'s IPO is to continuously raise funds, to grow bigger and stronger.

If after going public the company fails to produce good performance and gets forcibly delisted, it will ultimately become a laughingstock of Dongjiang Province.

Thinking this through, Lin Wei decided to still go and have a deep talk with Lin Jianguo.

They talked in the study for an hour, and at dinner they tacitly avoided mentioning Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. to Chen Yang again.

However, Chen Yang could still sense Lin Wei's displeasure. At bedtime, she wouldn't even let him touch her.

But

In order not to live in this awkward atmosphere, Chen Yang returned to Xingcheng the next morning.

But just as he returned to the villa on Jiangmen Dao, Liu Jianghua's call came in, asking him to go to the Provincial Government General Office.

Chen Yang felt there were too many eyes on Jiangmen Dao; it was no longer a suitable place to reside.

On the way to the provincial government, he called Zhao Xiaoli, asking her to find him another villa with good privacy.

Then he also called Chen Bing, asking him to introduce a few bodyguards.

Thanks to media exposure, he is now well-known. If security isn't strengthened, should he encounter ill-intentioned thugs, it would be dangerous.

Upon arriving at Liu Jianghua's office, Chen Yang immediately complained: "Governor, you can't be monitoring me like a prisoner, can you? My butt hasn't even warmed the seat yet, and your call is already here."

Liu Jianghua laughed: "I don't have time to monitor you. This morning, while chatting with your father-in-law about work, I happened to hear you had come to Xingcheng. Coincidentally, I also had something to discuss with you, so I gave you a call."

Chen Yang knew his assets would be exposed, and Liu Jianghua would surely try to find him investment projects in various ways. He immediately said: "Governor, my investment in the Fruit Company is a long-term plan; I can't free up the funds right now. If a project requires heavy spending, I'm afraid I can't do much."

Liu Jianghua didn't expect Chen Yang to be so slippery now; before he could even speak, he found words to block Chen Yang's mouth.

"Chen Yang, you are now the domestic richest person; can't you have a bit of vision?"

Chen Yang pretended to be embarrassed and said: "Governor, don't listen to the media's nonsense; those funds really aren't mine personally."

Liu Jianghua waved his hand: "I'm too lazy to inquire about your overseas assets. I just want to remind you: since you've already made enough money, don't chase after petty gains; hurry up and complete the Dongjiang New City and Dongjiang Second Bridge Old City Renovation Project. Don't let a small housing price difference slow down the entire Xingcheng's development."

Chen Yang thought: "That's not a small amount of money! Over two thousand per square meter, a unit costs over two hundred thousand. Ten thousand units equal over twenty billion. After subtracting affordable and welfare housing from the Dongjiang New City and Dongjiang Second Bridge Old City Renovation Project, there are still at least thirty thousand units, which is a difference of over sixty billion!"

However, in front of Liu Jianghua, Chen Yang certainly couldn't calculate it like that. "Governor, I've already urged Sunshine Real Estate and Wu Clan Real Estate to speed up construction. But I must also guarantee quality; if rushing the schedule leaves safety hazards, I'd become a sinner for the ages!"

Although Liu Jianghua sensed Chen Yang might be trying to fool him, he didn't dare be careless. He reminded Chen Yang: "Dongjiang New City is a key project the province is closely watching; you must ensure good housing safety and quality. If later found substandard, I won't let you off!"

Chen Yang smiled and said: "Governor, rest assured, even if I don't make a profit, I will still keep quality control tight."

Liu Jianghua was very satisfied with Chen Yang's attitude. He shifted the topic: "Chen Yang, I know you suffered a great injustice in Qingshui City. Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd. is something you built up yourself; how can you say it's just acquired and done?"

"Director Huo's side, I have already criticized her. As long as I remain in this position, I will not allow such things to happen again."

Chen Yang simply didn't believe Liu Jianghua's words. Without the other party's nod, Huo Yunyan would absolutely not bring up the acquisition of Old Citizens Meat Industry Co., Ltd.; even if she did, her stance wouldn't be so firm.

He clearly understood that Liu Jianghua was feigning approval of Huo Yunyan's actions, aiming to make him abandon investment in Qingshui County and shift all funds to Xingcheng.

"Governor, I've been a bit tired lately; I don't plan to make any new investments for now."