Chapter 562: Proposal Rejected

Chen Yang had thought that, given Yexin and Lin Wei's relationship, they would invest in Qingshui City without hesitation. Instead, he was turned away.

Helpless, he could only call Zhu Zhu in Hong Kong, asking the Divine Wind Group to inspect Qingshui City for possible investment.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhu readily agreed. She also proactively asked Chen Yang for Lin Jianguo's phone number.

Two days later, the Divine Wind Group announced that it would invest in a five-star hotel in Qingshui City, Dongjiangsheng.

As soon as the news came out, Chen Yang's phone started ringing again.

Sun Changqing, Yan Feng, and Yao Chunming called in succession. They all knew Chen Yang's connection with the Divine Wind Group and hoped to use him as an intermediary to establish ties with the group.

In response, Chen Yang did not directly refuse but employed a delaying tactic, waiting until the Divine Wind Group finished negotiations with the Qingshui City Government before saying anything.

As long as he fulfilled his promise to Lin Wei and Lin Jianguo, any subsequent strategic adjustments the Divine Wind Group might make in Dongjiangsheng would no longer be his concern.

After handling the Qingshui City investment matter, Chen Yang temporarily regained his leisure. He suddenly thought of Liu Qingqing, so he took two bodyguards and flew to Hong Kong.

Seeing Chen Yang appear at the villa gate, Liu Qingqing stared for a long time, unable to believe her eyes. Only when Su Mingyue, who had come out of the villa upon hearing the news, patted her did she run forward and give Chen Yang a passionate hug.

"Senior, how did you come here?"

"I came to see the child."

"Hmph, they're my children; you're not allowed to look!"

"Since you're here, let me have a look."

"Then take a look, but don't get too close to them. Otherwise I won't know how to explain your relationship with them later."

Chen Yang gave a wry smile. He only thought about remarrying Lin Wei, overlooking that Liu Qingqing, in order to bear him a son, had already severed ties with the Liu family.

Speaking of which, the person he owes the most to is Liu Qingqing.

Since his rebirth, Liu Qingqing has given him her all, while his heart has always been on Lin Wei. This is truly unfair to Liu Qingqing.

"Qingqing, let's get married."

"Senior, what did you say?"

Liu Qingqing looked at Chen Yang in surprise, her expression quickly turning to joy. She excitedly embraced him, and tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes.

"Senior, I didn't hear that clearly; could you say it again?"

"Qingqing, let's get married!" Chen Yang repeated. Although Liu Qingqing's figure is not as good as Lin Wei's and Su Mingyue's, her feelings for Chen Yang are sincere. Moreover, she has borne him a son and a daughter.

"Thank you, senior!" Liu Qingqing kissed Chen Yang on the cheek, then turned serious and said, "Let's just keep things as they are."

"Why?" Chen Yang looked at Liu Qingqing, not understanding. He was willing to give everything for her happiness, yet he never expected to be rejected on the spot…

Liu Qingqing said softly, "You like big-breasted women, so you'll eventually grow tired of my body. Rather than watch you leave for another woman later, it's better to keep things as they are. At least now I don't have to constantly guard against you being with other women like Lin Wei does."

Hearing this, Chen Yang felt a mix of laughter and tears.

Objectively speaking, he indeed prefers voluptuous women. Although Liu Qingqing has given birth to two children, she is still somewhat slender.

However, this does not hinder his determination to marry Liu Qingqing. "Qingqing, I truly want to marry you. This has nothing to do with your figure."

Seeing Chen Yang's sincere gaze, Liu Qingqing felt even happier. But after hesitating a moment, she ultimately chose to refuse.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. I still prefer this free and easy life as it is."

Chen Yang had been confident that Liu Qingqing would accept his proposal, but unexpectedly she refused. This left him feeling a little disappointed.

"Qingqing, believe me, I truly intend to marry you!"

"I know that, and I truly enjoy this free and easy life."

"……"

Chen Yang noticed that Liu Qingqing had changed as well, becoming someone who felt unfamiliar to him.

Over the next two days, Chen Yang proposed to Liu Qingqing several more times, even going out of his way to spend a million on a big diamond ring, but she still refused.

Feeling disheartened, he could only return to Deep City with regret.

After inspecting the Deep City Commoners Agricultural Products Trade Division for a day, Chen Yang, in his rented hotel, encountered Su Mingyue, who had come from Hong Kong to follow him.

"Chen Yang, don't blame Qingqing; she actually has her own hidden difficulties."

Chen Yang looked puzzled and asked Su Mingyue, "What's wrong with Qingqing?"

Su Mingyue sighed and said, "Mayor Hu is currently in a honeymoon period of cooperation with Qingqing's father. If news of your marriage to Qingqing spreads, will they still continue to cooperate?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang fell silent instantly. The core industries of the Liu Clan Group are all based in Deep City; offending a deputy mayor would surely have unimaginable consequences!

"Su Mingyue, didn't you say Deputy Mayor Hu doesn't agree with the old man's view?"

Su Mingyue seriously told Chen Yang, "He doesn't agree, but if Old Master Hu forces an order to sever ties with the Liu Clan Group, as a junior he couldn't refuse either."

"Have you ever wondered why Liu Shijie is rushing to develop new business in Lianzhou City?"

"Could it be that he's also worried that if you and Qingqing suddenly marry, the Lin family will retaliate against him?"

Chen Yang lay helplessly on the hotel sofa. Although he had become the nation's richest man, he still had to look at others' faces just to marry a wife. What's the point of being rich then!

At that moment, Su Mingyue suddenly walked over and sat beside Chen Yang, saying softly, "I'm also your woman; why don't you propose to me?"

Chen Yang had been stewing in his anger, but Su Mingyue's question left him stunned.

Although in his heart Su Mingyue is the ideal partner, he had never actually considered proposing to her before this.

"Su Mingyue, will you marry me?"

"No way!"

"Why?"

"If I marry you, I'll gain two enemies—Lin Wei and Liu Qingqing—and would probably have to flee abroad to hide."

"……"

Feeling teased by Su Mingyue, Chen Yang pressed her down and ruthlessly stripped off her clothes.

Soon the room filled with Su Mingyue's pleas for mercy, but this only excited Chen Yang further.

The endless oppression brought by the Lin and Hu families over this period erupted completely at this moment.

After a night of passion, Chen Yang decided to go see Hu Shiyou.

If the other party still wishes to support him, then continue maintaining the current cooperation. Otherwise, he must consider seeking new allies in Deep City.

No matter how you say it, he is now also the richest person in the country. Although money is not as good as power, those in power often cannot do without money.

Whether they are honest officials or corrupt officials, they all need money to accomplish their respective ambitions.