Chapter 616: Investing in the Liu Clan Group

Huo Yunyan finally gave up the idea of acquiring Ordinary People's Shoe Industry Limited Company.

Chen Yang's net worth is several hundred billion; he can afford the loss. But for Huo Yunyan, investing in such a purely loss-making project is tantamount to playing with her own future.

However, feeling upset about being rejected by Chen Yang, she found a media person who harshly mocked his investment in Ordinary People's Shoe Industry Limited Company in the newspaper.

When Chen Yang received the news, online discussions about him had exploded. Many praised his support for hometown people, while many mocked him as a prodigal who would soon squander all his wealth. Some who had originally been interested in job openings at Ordinary People's Shoe Industry Limited Company also had second thoughts.

Chen Yang didn't care. Dongjiangsheng has tens of millions of people; as long as wages are sufficient, hiring ten thousand employees is still easy.

To seek quiet, he didn't leave the villa for several days straight. Until Liu Shijie called him, saying that Liu Qingqing's grandparents wanted to meet him.

Although he sensed that the sudden meeting with Old Master Liu had other motives, Chen Yang still decided to meet.

Liu Qingqing bore him two children while unmarried; morally speaking, he owes the Liu family.

Feeling guilty, Chen Yang set the meeting at his own hillside villa.

Old Master Liu is already past seventy, but his eyes are sharp; looking at Chen Yang feels like interrogating a prisoner. By comparison, Liu Qingqing's grandmother appears much more kind and approachable.

"Chen Yang, I've heard your name for a long time; I didn't expect we'd only meet after several years."

"Grandma, I've always heard Qingqing mention you, saying you're the best grandmother in the world."

"You have a sweet tongue, child; I'm not as good as Qingqing says."

Upon hearing Chen Yang's praise, Liu Qingqing's grandmother instantly burst into a smile. However, their conversation was soon interrupted by Old Master Liu's cough.

"Chen Yang, having Qingqing hide with the children in Hong Kong isn't acceptable. You ought to give her a status and give the Liu family an explanation."

Chen Yang said to Old Master Liu: "Regarding Qingqing's side, I will certainly take responsibility to the end. But as for marriage, I'm sorry I can't agree for now."

Old Master Liu's face darkened at once, and he said in a low voice: "You're already single; can't you give my granddaughter an honorable status? Or do you think our Liu family is easy to bully?"

Chen Yang soothed him gently: "Grandpa, don't be angry. I only divorced not long ago; if I announced a remarriage now, how would I explain the children to outsiders? Those gossip media, chasing clicks, will surely dig up Qingqing's and the children's privacy."

"Once the truth is exposed, not only will Qingqing's reputation suffer, but your Liu family will also be affected."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Liu fell silent immediately. The Liu family had not sought Chen Yang before, actually fearing that leaked information would damage the family's image. If Chen Yang weren't now the domestic richest person and had not ended his marriage with the Lin family's daughter, he wouldn't have come today.

"Chen Yang, do you mean you don't intend to take responsibility for Qingqing anymore?"

"Grandpa, I never said that. Besides the Hong Kong villa, I also gave her five hundred million. That's already enough for her and the children to live worry-free for life."

"Hmph, in your eyes, is our Liu family's granddaughter worth only five hundred million?"

"Grandpa, don't misunderstand. As long as Qingqing needs it, I wouldn't hesitate to give five hundred million or even five billion. My point is, at this stage, besides providing her livelihood security, I cannot make any other commitments."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Liu said to Chen Yang: "If Qingqing asks you to invest two billion in the Liu Clan Group, would you agree?"

"Of course!" Chen Yang had long guessed the purpose of Old Master Liu's visit and made his decision calmly.

Old Master Liu looked at Chen Yang with some uncertainty. After a while he asked: "Aren't you worried that the Liu Clan Group might lose all two billion?"

Chen Yang laughed: "Money can be earned again. I've always been optimistic about the future of the Liu Clan Group."

Before coming, Old Master Liu had devised many strategies to force Chen Yang to comply, but he never got a chance to use them. This left him bewildered.

"Chen Yang, tell me, why are you optimistic about the Liu Clan Group's future?"

Chen Yang said: "I'm optimistic about tech companies in general. As a leading domestic tech company, the Liu Clan Group naturally deserves even higher regard."

Old Master Liu was speechless again. That such a free-spirited person could become the nation's richest is utterly absurd.

"Chen Yang, since you've agreed, we'll go back and wait for your news."

After saying that, Old Master Liu supported Liu Qingqing's grandmother as they left.

Chen Yang had the bodyguards send them back to the Liu residence, then called Liu Shijie.

"Brother Jie, Old Master Liu wants me to invest two billion in the Liu Clan Group. Do you think Qingqing's father will accept it?"

"Hard to say. I recall that at the last family meeting, Qingqing's father was strongly opposed to seeking you out."

"In that case, I'd better not go."

Chen Yang could invest in the Liu Clan Group, but he truly feels a little afraid of facing Qingqing's father.

After hanging up, he called Hu Haiquan. He asked him to visit the Liu Clan Group in the name of the Ordinary People's Financial Investment Company, and meanwhile discuss the specifics of the two-billion investment.

That night, Hu Haiquan called Chen Yang back, saying they had settled on a concrete investment plan. There were two options: the first was to directly invest in the Liu Clan Group for product R&D and production; the second was to place a two-billion purchase order with the Liu Clan Group in the name of the Ordinary People's Agricultural Products Trading Company.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang directly chose the first option. Although placing an order could save the company considerable money, at present netizens' trust in online purchases of electronic products is far lower than for other goods. Rather than gamble on that uncertainty, direct investment is more substantial.

Consequently, Chen Yang posted a temporary announcement on the website of the Ordinary People's Financial Investment Company, stating an investment of two billion in the Liu Clan Group.

As soon as the announcement came out, the stocks of ST Tianqi and the Liu Clan Group both hit the daily limit up.

Moreover, Chen Yang was summoned again by Liu Jianghua to the provincial government office.

"Chen Yang, since you're going to invest in the Liu Clan Group, why not try to persuade them to set up a branch in Xingcheng? As long as they invest there, the province will give them the corresponding compensation."

"Governor, you should handle this matter with the Liu Clan Group's person in charge!" Chen Yang, who most wanted to avoid meeting Qingqing's father, immediately declined Liu Jianghua's suggestion.

Liu Jianghua stared at Chen Yang in surprise: "You and the Liu family's miss haven't gone to get the marriage certificate?"

Chen Yang helplessly said: "Now isn't the best time. Let's talk about it after the children grow up!"