Chapter 634: Upcoming Personnel Changes

After leaving the company, Chen Yang did not go to Qingshui Building; instead, he opened a suite at Qingshui Grand Hotel and rested for a few hours.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Lin Wei came alone.

She wore a black coat, sunglasses, and a black baseball cap, looking like she was doing spy work.

"Chen Yang, you're playing pretty wild these days, even getting involved with men." Lin Wei punched Chen Yang hard. When she heard that rumor, she specially went to the hospital for a checkup. Only after finding nothing wrong did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Wife, you've been with me this long, yet you doubt my orientation?"

"I can't control you anymore. Who knows if you're seeking some other excitement?"

……

Chen Yang was speechless; all women in the world could suspect him, but Lin Wei shouldn't have!

He was furious, directly throwing Lin Wei onto the bed for a manual verification.

Half an hour later, Lin Wei pushed Chen Yang away, panting as she said, "I have something important to tell you; let's stop here for today."

Chen Yang forcibly suppressed his lingering desire and said in an annoyed tone, "What you want to say won't be about the personnel changes at Laobaixing Meat Industry Co., Ltd., will it?"

Lin Wei glanced at Chen Yang in surprise. "This matter hasn't even entered the standing committee discussion; I only just heard it from my dad. How did you know?"

"What do you say?" Chen Yang reminded her, "Besides your dad, who else knows about this?"

Lin Wei suddenly realized. It seems Kong Jie and Lin Jianguo mean about the same thing—both want to adjust the board of Laobaixing Meat Industry Co., Ltd., yet neither wants to offend Chen Yang.

"Chen Yang, since you know, I won't beat around the bush. What's your stance on adjusting the management?"

Chen Yang said seriously, "The company has finally gotten back on track. If you keep causing trouble, I'll have to sell off all the remaining shares and wash my hands of it."

Lin Wei frowned slightly. "Dad actually doesn't want to move either. But several deputy mayors worry that Lu Guojie, with the Provincial State-owned Assets Commission's help, will transfer all resources to Xingcheng. To be safe, we can only assign someone to keep an eye on him."

Chen Yang laughed helplessly. "Lu Guojie is someone I requested from the Governor; he's not with the State-owned Assets Commission. What are you worried he'll do?"

Lin Wei reminded Chen Yang, "Although Lu Guojie isn't part of the Provincial State-owned Assets Commission, he's still a provincial-level dispatched official. If forced to choose, he'd surely side with the State-owned Assets Commission, right?"

Chen Yang sighed, "Maybe the State-owned Assets Commission thinks the same way you do!"

Upon hearing that, Lin Wei fell silent. If both sides send people to restrict Lu Guojie, Laobaixing Meat Industry Co., Ltd. will surely fall back into chaos.

"Chen Yang, are you absolutely sure Lu Guojie won't defect to the State-owned Assets Commission?"

Chen Yang shook his head and frankly said, "I can only confirm he's the best person to keep the company running normally."

Upon hearing that, Lin Wei pulled out her phone from her Chanel handbag and called Lin Jianguo.

Chen Yang had no intention of eavesdropping on their conversation; he went straight to the bathroom to take a bath.

He didn't know how long he had soaked until Lin Wei knocked on the door outside, at which point he put on a robe and came out.

"Chen Yang, my dad said we still need to send someone, but they won't interfere with Lu Guojie's work."

Chen Yang wanted to laugh. Lu Guojie's qualifications aren't enough; how could the people sent by Qingshui City Investment Company possibly take orders? The same goes for the State-owned Assets Commission side.

"Since you won't listen to my opinion, then pretend I never said anything!" Chen Yang, not wanting to bother anymore, pulled Lin Wei into his arms, preparing for another round of passion—but she broke free.

"No way!" Lin Wei quickly pushed Chen Yang away, apologetically explaining, "I have to go back. My kid can't see me; he's making a fuss at home."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang could only see her off.

Actually, he also wanted to go see his own son, but he worried it would cause unnecessary trouble.

Lin Wei proactively came to the hotel to see him; this actually already showed the Lin family's stance.

Not long after Lin Wei left, Lu Guojie called Chen Yang.

"Director Chen, it looks like you guessed right. The Governor's secretary just notified me, saying the State-owned Assets Commission meeting will send someone over to assist my work."

"And I'll tell you another piece of good news: Qingshui City Investment Company is also preparing to send someone over to assist your work."

"……, Director Chen, what do you think I should do?"

"It's simple: first suppress the out-of-province business. Especially the business developed by your two classmates, you must tightly control the data. Don't let them think the company's development is too smooth."

"But……, if they send people to investigate, wouldn't that expose us?"

"Don't worry; if they were truly determined to expand into the out-of-province market, neither of us could be sitting in our current positions."

"Director Chen, there's still one problem: how should we handle the out-of-province business orders? If we don't report them to the company, the goods can't be shipped out!"

"That's simple: have Laobaixing Agricultural Products Trading Company supply the goods directly. Isn't there an extra billion-yuan order from the meat industry company over there? Perfect for you to take and digest."

"Okay, then I know what to do."

Chen Yang was very disappointed with Lin Jianguo and Huo Yunyan's decision. He only hoped Lu Guojie could, with the backing of the Provincial Finance Department, safely get through this ordeal.

Because of the embezzlement of public funds to trade stocks, Lu Guojie still carries a disciplinary record. If Laobaixing Meat Industry Co., Ltd. fails to produce results here, it will be very hard for him to climb back up.

He spent the night sleepless.

The next morning, Chen Yang went straight to Kong Jie's office. He couldn't control the State-owned Assets Commission side, but on Qingshui City's side he still wanted to buy some time for Lu Guojie.

"Senior Leader, could the board member reshuffling be postponed for a while? Let's wait until the company is certain to go public before making a decision."

"Chen Yang, regarding personnel adjustments, the city and the State-owned Assets Commission have already reached a consensus; it can't be changed. If you have any ideas, you can share them."

"Senior Leader, I've said it; please don't get angry."

"You speak first; I'll consider whether to get angry."

"Could we send someone who just wants to get by, preferably someone close to retirement?"

"……, you little brat, you really know how to find trouble. Are you really that confident Lu Guojie can fix the company?"

"Senior Leader, when employing people, don't suspect them; when you suspect them, don't employ them. If Lu Guojie truly lacked ability, I wouldn't have come specially to beg you."

Kong Jie lowered his head to think for a moment, then said, "Chen Yang, as long as Mayor Lin has no objection, I can meet your request."

Seeing Kong Jie agree, Chen Yang was in high spirits. He lowered his voice and told Kong Jie, "Senior Leader, as long as you tell Mayor Lin, I will withdraw my investment from Laobaixing Shoe Industry Co., Ltd. He will surely agree!"

Kong Jie glared at Chen Yang angrily upon hearing that. "You little brat, if you dare to pull out the shoe company's investment, not even Mayor Lin will spare me—I won't let you off either!"