Chapter 656: Secretary Cheng's Niece

Since we cannot use the logistics system of the Common People Agricultural Products Trading Company itself, the quickest way to implement the plan is to acquire a new logistics company.

Chen Yang first thought of targeting Zhou Baolin's Baolin Logistics. As the largest logistics company in Dongjiangsheng, Baolin Logistics has branches in all prefecture-level cities of Dongjiangsheng.

If Baolin Logistics could be acquired, Chen Yang could directly upgrade on its existing foundation, maximizing the acceleration of project progress.

However, Zhou Baolin was unwilling to sell the company he built himself to Chen Yang.

"Director Chen, let's not talk about the acquisition. You can outsource this project to my company; the price is negotiable. We're old friends, I'll definitely not let you lose out. Or you could also take a stake. I happen to lack funds to expand nationwide business."

Seeing Zhou Baolin unwilling to sell his company, Chen Yang could only abandon the acquisition idea and instead choose to outsource the project to Baolin Logistics.

Just as Chen Yang was about to leave, a Lamborghini suddenly stopped at the entrance of Baolin Logistics.

After a moment, a young woman wearing black sunglasses and a khaki trench coat stepped out of the car.

"Who is the boss here?"

Seeing that she had come for him, Zhou Baolin immediately greeted her with a smile. "Hello, I'm Zhou Baolin, chairman of Baolin Logistics. May I ask what cargo you need to ship, Miss?"

Upon hearing that, the young woman's face instantly darkened, and she pointed at Zhou Baolin and shouted, "How dare you speak like that? You're the miss, and your whole family are misses!"

Zhou Baolin was scolded for no reason, and his anger flared. But years of experience told him that the visitor meant no good. He therefore suppressed his anger and apologized as gently as possible: "I'm sorry, I spoke inappropriately earlier. Esteemed guest, what business do you need to handle?"

The young woman snorted coldly and then said, "I want this company. Name your price!"

Zhou Baolin never expected his company to suddenly become a hot commodity. Just after rejecting Chen Yang, an ill-tempered uninvited guest showed up.

"Sorry, my company is not for sale. If you're interested in a logistics company, you can inquire next door at Xingcheng Logistics."

"No!" the young woman said unmoved. "I want to buy the largest logistics company in Dongjiangsheng. I investigated beforehand, and it's your company."

Seeing her determined look, Zhou Baolin also felt a bit displeased. He said directly: "Esteemed guest, I'm not selling the company. If you have no other business to discuss, I can only see you out."

The young woman snorted, "What I, Cheng Xiao Xiao, want in Dongjiangsheng cannot be refused. If you won't sell, just wait to go out of business!" After saying that, she turned and walked back to her Lamborghini.

After hearing her announce her name, Zhou Baolin's face instantly darkened. He immediately chased after her to apologize: "Eldest Miss Cheng, I failed to recognize Mount Tai; I didn't know it was your esteemed self gracing us. If I spoke inappropriately earlier, please don't take it to heart. We can discuss anything slowly."

Seeing Zhou Baolin's attitude soften, the young woman immediately curled the corner of her mouth with a smug smile. "Since you know my identity, name your price! Rest assured, I'm principled and will definitely not let you lose out."

Zhou Baolin hesitated, then turned his head toward the direction where Chen Yang was.

Chen Yang had actually already gotten into the car, but seeing Zhou Baolin arguing with the young woman, worried something might happen, he didn't rush to leave. Seeing Zhou Baolin look his way, he sensed big trouble and got out again.

"Old Zhou, what's the situation?"

"Director Chen, Eldest Miss Cheng wants to acquire my company. I've run it for decades, I really don't want to sell..."

"If you don't want to sell, then don't. Do you think she still wants to force a buyout? Dongjiangsheng is no lawless land."

Zhou Baolin immediately lowered his voice to Chen Yang: "Director Chen, she is the niece of Provincial Party Committee Secretary Cheng."

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang immediately fell silent. The niece of the Provincial Party Committee Secretary—let alone Zhou Baolin, even he would find it a headache to meet her.

"Chen Yang, so you're here too!" Cheng Xiao Xiao saw that the helper Zhou Baolin summoned was Chen Yang, got out of her Lamborghini, and proactively offered to shake hands.

Chen Yang wasn't surprised she knew him. Although he rarely appears in TV interviews, he has always been the focus of provincial media attention.

He politely shook hands with Cheng Xiao Xiao, then gently advised: "Miss Cheng, logistics companies are full of rough folks doing rough work. As a true lady of wealth, why endure this hardship?"

Cheng Xiao Xiao smiled and said: "Director Chen, my purchase of this company is actually related to you."

Chen Yang didn't expect she was coming for him, puzzled he asked: "Miss Cheng, I don't understand what you mean?"

Cheng Xiao Xiao said: "I plan to take over your rural courier project and make it the largest logistics company in Dongjiangsheng. I want to let my uncle know that even without family support, I can achieve great things."

Chen Yang and Zhou Baolin exchanged glances, both speechless.

If she didn't have the identity of the Provincial Governor Secretary's niece, daring to speak wildly at the gate of Baolin Logistics, Zhou Baolin would have already called security to drive her away.

Moreover, Baolin Logistics is already the largest logistics company in Dongjiangsheng. Even if Cheng Xiao Xiao forcibly took it over, it wouldn't prove anything.

"Miss Cheng, if you truly want to achieve great things, I have an idea. Not only would it cost you no money, it would also make Secretary Cheng look at you anew."

"Director Chen, is there really such a good thing?" Upon hearing she could achieve great things without spending her own money, Cheng Xiao Xiao immediately became interested.

Chen Yang said: "My financial company has long lacked a person in charge in Dongjiangsheng. If you're interested, not only this rural courier project, but all investment projects of the company in Dongjiangsheng can be entrusted to you to manage."

Upon hearing that, Cheng Xiao Xiao instantly became excited. The Common People Financial Investment Company has already invested in two projects worth over a hundred billion in Dongjiangsheng. Moreover, each move can stir up huge waves in Dongjiangsheng.

If she could be the person in charge of such a company, she would surely become the focus of the entire Dongjiangsheng.

However, such a good thing—why would Chen Yang entrust it to me, someone he just met?

"Chen Yang, you're not trying to hit on me, are you?"

Chen Yang froze for a moment. Although Cheng Xiao Xiao is pretty decent-looking, she's not his type.

"Miss Cheng, don't misunderstand—I have a girlfriend. She's also in Xingcheng."

Cheng Xiao Xiao examined Chen Yang with a scrutinizing gaze and said: "Since you don't want to hit on me, why entrust me with such a good thing? What's your motive?"

Chen Yang laughed: "I've said it—you must not get angry."

Cheng Xiao Xiao said: "Go ahead, I promise I won't get angry."

Chen Yang said: "In business, the worst fear is being obstructed by government departments and leaders' relatives. With you, the niece of the Provincial Party Committee Secretary, stepping forward, no one in Dongjiangsheng will give the company a hard time."

Upon hearing that, Cheng Xiao Xiao was instantly speechless. She felt there was more to Chen Yang's words.