Chapter 652: Old Classmate's Assistance Application

Chen Yang assigned three tasks to Zheng Yun.

First, ensure the investment benefits of the company's project on Qingshui County's commercial street are not harmed.

Second, protect Wu Jinghui's personal safety. If something happens to him in Qingshui County, he won't be able to explain to Zhu Zhu and the Shenfeng Group.

Third, get close to Qingshui County's political and business circles. As long as it doesn't break laws or regulations, he can join any business activity.

Chen Yang did this so that through Zheng Yun he could learn the real situation in Qingshui County, allowing a timely response if an emergency occurs.

Regarding the corruption issues of Zhang Tianhe and Fan Yu, Chen Yang did not let Zheng Yun get involved, because it was a dangerous matter that could cost his life if mishandled, and he did not want Zheng Yun to take that risk.

Moreover, that is an issue for Kong Jie and Lin Jianguo to consider; there is no need for this businessman to overstep his bounds.

After the celebration banquet, Chen Yang returned to Qingshui City in Lin Jianguo's special car.

Along the way, Lin Jianguo asked Chen Yang, "When are you planning to marry the Chu family's young lady?"

Chen Yang didn't expect Lin Jianguo to care about this, so he feigned calm and said, "We've only just met; we don't know each other well enough yet. For now, we haven't considered this."

Lin Jianguo slowly lit a cigarette, took a puff, then lightly said, "People at their level find money meaningless. I think they still look down on your remarried status."

Chen Yang didn't respond. Lin Jianguo's words weren't entirely correct, but they were about seventy or eighty percent right. If it weren't for the divorce and child, perhaps the Chu family would treat him differently.

At this moment, Lin Jianguo's expression turned serious as he said, "Chen Yang, actually remarrying Weiwei is the best choice for you. You have an emotional foundation and a shared child. Although the older generation had prejudices against you, after experiencing so much, their views have changed. They will certainly not stop you from being together."

Chen Yang gave a bitter smile and said, "Dad, is their attitude toward me based on my current wealth? If I had fallen into depression after divorcing Lin Wei back then, do you think they would still accept me?"

Lin Jianguo stared for a moment, because what Chen Yang said was almost exactly what his father and father-in-law meant. This made him feel a bit embarrassed, so he could only keep smoking to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Chen Yang didn't want to continue the topic, and directly told Lin Jianguo, "Dad, although Lin Wei and I are separated, I will still treat her as family. If she ever runs into trouble, I will definitely not stand by and do nothing."

Lin Jianguo sighed. He knew that forcing things wouldn't work. Since Chen Yang's heart is no longer with Lin Wei, saying more would be useless. Moreover, he isn't good at ideological work.

All the way silent, after entering Qingshui City's urban area, Chen Yang got out of Lin Jianguo's special car early. Then he ordered the bodyguard behind to drive him back to the hotel.

To his surprise, Chu Ning actually came to Qingshui City and even opened a room next to his guest room.

"Chu Ning, how did you come here?"

"I came to check on you, to see if you've rekindled old feelings with your ex."

"Hehe, what did you find out?"

"None."

Chu Ning gently hugged Chen Yang's neck, lifted her head and gave him a sweet kiss. Then she said, "The foundation has a cancer patient assistance application that happens to be from your Qingshui City. I was bored, so I took on the task of gathering the on-site investigation data."

Chen Yang smiled and said to her, "If you miss me, just give me a call. This kind of on-site investigation work is troublesome; better leave it to the people below."

Chu Ning immediately shook her head and said, "No, this person is special; I must come in person."

Chen Yang curiously asked, "How is he special?"

Chu Ning said, "The applicant is Wu Siping, the father of your high school classmate Wu Haidi. He originally wrote us many application letters, but due to lack of staff we hadn't processed them yet. After we got busy, he suddenly withdrew the application. To avoid you losing face in front of your old classmate, I can only come in person. If that really doesn't work, I'll apologize to him face to face."

Regarding Wu Haidi's father having cancer, Chen Yang had already heard about it from Zhang Linlin. What puzzled him was that if Wu Haidi needed financial aid, he should just ask him directly; why would he choose to queue up at the foundation instead?

You should know that over a million cancer patients are currently applying for relief funds. Even if Chen Yang personally reviewed them, he might not immediately spot Wu Haidi's application.

"Chu Ning, since it's my classmate's family matter, let me accompany you."

"Isn't that not okay?" Chu Ning said hesitantly, "Since he chose to apply online, he definitely doesn't want to bother you."

Chen Yang laughed, "What's the fuss about trouble? Isn't the foundation's money also my money?"

Chu Ning found it reasonable, so she went with Chen Yang to Wu Haidi's home.

Chen Yang's relationship with Wu Haidi could only be described as ordinary; in three years of high school he had never been to his home. When he found Wu Haidi's residence according to the address on the application materials, he only then discovered that the living conditions were indeed somewhat difficult.

They lived in an old-style unit building, the structure dilapidated, the walls covered with mottled marks. After entering the hallway, a strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine wafted over, causing the accompanying Chu Ning to instinctively cover her nose.

Chen Yang followed the direction of the medicinal smell and immediately recognized Wu Haidi decocting herbs beside a honeycomb coal stove. He was about to step forward to greet him when he suddenly saw a familiar figure walk out from the inner room.

"Chairman, how did you come here?" Seeing Chen Yang suddenly appear before her, Zhang Linlin was a little surprised and embarrassed. After all, she had just been on the phone with Chen Yang complaining about work being too busy, yet she was caught skipping class.

"I came to see an old classmate." Chen Yang said to Zhang Linlin in a teasing tone, "You couldn't just happen to be passing by on a business trip, could you?"

Zhang Linlin immediately gave Chen Yang a thumbs-up. "Chairman, you're brilliant; you guessed all of this."

Chen Yang rolled his eyes at her, then stepped forward and shook hands with the somewhat at-a-loss Wu Haidi. "Old Wu, if you have financial difficulties, just tell me directly. The foundation has over a million people needing aid; following the normal procedure, it might not approve your application even in the year of the monkey and horse."

Wu Haidi said with a grateful expression, "Thank you, Chairman. I've already borrowed money from Zhang Linlin; the foundation's money should go to those who need it more."

Chen Yang said unhappily, "Do you not have to repay the borrowed money? The foundation's money is essentially what I donated; giving it to anyone is still giving it. If you really feel guilty, when you earn money in the future you can donate a bit to the foundation."

Upon hearing this, Wu Haidi's eyes instantly welled up.