Chapter 627: Leaked

Chen Yang, you brat, didn't you say you had no emotions? Then what's the deal with you sneaking off to Goat City to build a factory?

Governor, I didn't build a factory. I just partnered with friends here on a real estate project.

Still pretending? Director Huo told me you're running an electronic factory.

Chen Yang froze for a moment. How did Huo Yunyan know he was running an electronic factory? Could Xiao Jian be a Hu Family spy left beside him?

Governor, you really have far-reaching influence! The local government indeed invited me here to build a factory. But the project with Dongjiang Electronics Co., Ltd. is not the same. It's for mobile phone accessories.

Mobile phone accessories?

Yes, things like chargers, earphones—small accessories. They say the floating population here is large, so demand is strong.

Since demand is strong, why not do it in Xingcheng?

Governor, the profit is low. Producing in Xingcheng and shipping it here isn't cost-effective.

Hmph, you brat are just making excuses. Dongjiang Electronics Co., Ltd. was just founded, and you immediately went to Goat City to build a factory, yet you claim you have no emotions?

Governor, I really have no emotions. To be honest, even if the factory here is built, I don't plan to make it too big. I mainly eye the commercial land next to the factory. Developing it could earn a lot of money!

Hmph, you brat still care about that little money?

Governor, your vision is huge. This is a profit of over a hundred million—could save many patients.

…, well, considering you brat have done many good deeds, I won't hold it against you this time. Next time you play tricks, see how I deal with you.

Governor, rest assured, I wouldn't play tricks with you! Then I won't delay your official business.

After hanging up, Chen Yang thought carefully for a while and felt the possibility of Xiao Jian being a plant was low.

Because of the electronic factory plan, he never mentioned it to the other party at all. When signing the contract with the local government, he wasn't present either. Throughout the whole process, only Luosen stayed by his side.

However, Luosen had just become his partner, making it even less likely he'd leak information.

Then there's only one possibility: Lin Wei's uncle.

His investment project in Panyu District will definitely be reported to the district government. As Deputy Mayor of Goat City, Lin Wei's uncle couldn't possibly not know.

Once he knows, Old Master Hu will naturally know too. So it's no surprise that Huo Yunyan knows.

Since Liu Jianghua already knows, the electronic factory here in Panyu can only be put on hold for now, lest Huo Yunyan find another excuse to give him trouble.

Chen Yang immediately found Luosen and told him not to rush to launch the Panyu District project.

Luosen heard Chen Yang wanted to abandon the Panyu District project, frowned, and said: "Chen Yang, the land over there in Panyu relies on Chu Family connections. If you don't move, you'll lose face with the Chu Family. When Chu Ning comes back to cause you trouble, don't blame me for not warning you!"

Chen Yang now isn't afraid of Chu Ning; he's more worried about the Chu Family's attitude. After thinking, he told Luosen: "If we must act, let's first do the real estate project, slow down the factory's progress as much as possible, and I'll bring up a more suitable project later."

Luosen looked at Chen Yang doubtfully and said: "You said you wanted to build an electronic factory to compete with Dongjiangsheng, so why did you change your mind?"

Chen Yang sighed and said: "Dongjiangsheng already knows, and Governor Liu personally called to question me. If I keep going ahead regardless, I won't be able to return to Dongjiang in the future."

Upon hearing that, Luosen immediately realized, angrily said: "This Deputy Mayor Hu keeps saying he won't help Old Master Hu suppress you, yet in a blink he became a gossip-mongering traitor—truly disgusting."

Chen Yang isn't familiar with Lin Wei's uncle, so he can't judge his character. But since Luosen could immediately guess it was him, his guess must be correct.

"Old Lu, there's no impermeable wall in this world; even if Deputy Mayor Hu doesn't speak, Dongjiang will eventually find out. So we should still think about how to make good use of that land."

Luosen hesitated and said: "Why not use some connections? Change that land to commercial-residential district use instead?"

Chen Yang gave Luosen a thumbs-up. Turning industrial land into commercial land would really be a huge profit.

Thinking isn't acting. Luosen immediately called the person in charge of the Panyu area, but his proposal wasn't accepted.

Moreover, not long after, Chu Ning's call came through to Chen Yang.

"Chen Yang, what are you doing? We agreed to build an electronic factory—why did you change your mind?"

Chen Yang told her that Liu Jianghua already knew he was building a factory in Panyu, and explained: "I'm not unwilling to build a factory; I just haven't thought of a more suitable alternative yet."

Chu Ning said: "As long as you're willing to build a factory, there's no rush on the project details. Your investment can attract more floating population to boost the local economy. That's also why I recommended you to my family."

"Then let's build the factory!" Chen Yang never imagined that just casually building a factory would also hook him up with stimulating the local economy. He couldn't help but sigh.

Since the other party values this project highly and it's through Chu Family connections, he could only give up the idea of developing real estate.

After Chu Ning's call ended, Chen Yang told Luosen: "Old Lu, do you know a good electronic factory? I'd like to buy it outright and move it wholesale to Panyu. That would save a lot of trouble."

"There is, but…" Luosen suddenly paused, eyeing Chen Yang scrutinizingly. "You brat seem off. Just a moment ago you were worried about Dongjiangsheng retaliating, but after Chu Ning's call, your courage suddenly swelled. Could this be the power of love?"

Chen Yang's heart instantly panicked, and he put on a stern face telling Luosen: "Old Lu, don't spout such nonsense casually. If the Chu Family misunderstands, I won't be able to explain."

Luosen laughed: "You're an unmarried man, she's an unmarried woman—dating is perfectly normal!"

Chen Yang countered Luosen: "What do you think—are Chu Ning and I a good match?"

Luosen carefully examined Chen Yang and said: "Ignoring background, you two are absolutely a talented man and beautiful woman, a perfect match. Of course, you're now a tycoon; even if Chu Ning marries you, she wouldn't be deprived. The biggest problem is that you've had a previous marriage and your love life is very complicated. The Chu Family won't allow you to fool around outside."

Chen Yang asked, bewildered: "If you all know I'm not suited with Chu Ning, why keep guessing to my face?"

Luosen sighed, seriously telling Chen Yang: "Chu Ning's behavior in going to Xingcheng is highly abnormal, and her attitude toward you changed so suddenly we can't help but suspect. Come clean—are you two actually dating?"