Chapter 723: Taking Over Green Countryside

After a sleepless night, he finally managed to close his eyes, only to be dragged up by Chu Min, who said Wang Zhishan wanted to talk with him.

Chen Yang knew whatever was coming would come sooner or later; after splashing cold water on his face, he strode out of the bedroom.

Wang Zhishan was eating breakfast made by Aunt Yun when she saw Chen Yang and his wife come out, and she spoke gently: "Chen Yang, Aunt Yun has worked for our family for many years. If it weren't to look after Minmin, I would be reluctant to let her come over. I hope that during your time in Modu, you will treat her well."

Chen Yang nodded. Out of gratitude for Aunt Yun, who raised Chu Min, he would also treat her politely.

Wang Zhishan continued: "As for Yangcheng, if there's nothing important, try not to go there. As for the reason, I won't say it, but you already know in your heart."

Chen Yang nodded again. He understood Wang Zhishan's meaning clearly: she did not want him to have further contact with Chu Ning.

Actually, even if she didn't remind him, Chen Yang wouldn't go looking for trouble. He couldn't afford to provoke the Chu family.

Seeing Chen Yang had no objection, Wang Zhishan was very pleased. She continued: "The matter between you and the Tang family's youngster is settled as of last night. If the Tang family later causes you trouble for no reason, just give me a call."

"Thanks, Mom!" Chen Yang only knew that after Wang Zhishan got off the plane yesterday she went to do something else; he didn't expect it was to settle his dispute with the Tang family. Looking at it, this mother-in-law is actually quite nice!

"Don't thank me too soon!" Wang Zhishan glanced at Chu Min, then spoke sternly to Chen Yang: "If I find out you've been unkind to Minmin, then besides the Tang family, there will be others who won't let you off easily."

Chen Yang immediately raised his hand to promise: "Mom, rest assured, I will absolutely not let Chu Min down."

Wang Zhishan quietly looked at Chen Yang for a moment, then said expressionlessly: "At your age, possessing such vast wealth will inevitably arouse many people's envy. Although our Wang family has some connections in Modu, we cannot guarantee to protect you completely. So, from now on, try to keep a low profile in your affairs and avoid making enemies."

Hearing this, Chen Yang felt a bit wronged and replied: "Mom, aside from this time when the company ran a promotional campaign to break into the Modu market, I have actually always kept a low profile!"

"Low profile?" Wang Zhishan couldn't help but roll her eyes, speaking irritably: "Houses costing over ten thousand yuan per square meter already make Modu's business elites wince. You, on the other hand, bought four units at once."

"Moreover, that photovoltaic company that East Prosperity International was determined to acquire is almost bankrupt. You stepped in with an investment of two hundred million yuan, throwing their plans into disarray."

"Finally, regarding selling agricultural products, what kind of commercial prospects does it have that would justify spending over one billion yuan?"

Chen Yang did not agree with Wang Zhishan's view; he said seriously: "Mom, although the prices at Tangchenyipin are high, as long as Modu's commercial status remains unchanged, their future value will only increase."

"Furthermore, my investment in Outstanding Abundance Technology is not only because of my uncle's influence; more importantly, I am very optimistic about the commercial potential of the photovoltaic industry."

"As for agricultural products, as someone who came from the countryside, I know very well how difficult it is for farmers to monetize their labor. As long as the losses aren't especially severe, I will persist in doing this."

Hearing this, Wang Zhishan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. She remarked to Chen Yang: "I wouldn't have guessed it, but you're still a person with a sense of social responsibility. However, businessmen seek profit; if there's no profit, I advise you to act within your means. The nation has over 900 million farmers; setting aside those who work away from home, there are still at least three or four hundred million. With such a massive base, even if your net worth is in the hundreds of billions, how much could you really help?"

Chen Yang said: "Mom, I know leading the nation's farmers onto the path to prosperity is a difficult undertaking. But as long as someone takes the lead, more people will surely join the effort."

Moreover, our company actually still makes a profit in the agricultural products sector. If it were consistently losing money, the employees would have left long ago, let alone going public.

Wang Zhishan thought about it and agreed; after all, the People's Agricultural Products Trading Company is a publicly listed firm, and its financial statements cannot be falsified. If it kept losing money, even if Chen Yang insisted, the shareholders would not approve.

Speaking of which, her lack of opposition to this marriage also came after a thorough investigation. She found that aside from some controversy in Chen Yang's personal life, his reputation in other respects was excellent. Since Chu Min doesn't mind that shortcoming, as his mother-in-law she has even less reason to object.

Looking around the world, how many of those so-called successful figures in political and business circles are actually flawless?

The only thing she couldn't understand was how her usually shrewd sister-in-law would give up Chen Yang for the Tang family's spoiled young master.

Apart from being slightly better at reincarnation, that Tang family youngster is basically good for nothing.

Of course, in front of Chen Yang, Wang Zhishan would never bring this up. For the sake of the Chu family's unity, she even hopes Chen Yang will have no further contact with her younger brother's family.

After breakfast, Wang Zhishan took Chu Min out for a stroll.

Before leaving, she told Chen Yang to go to Qingfeng Shan Zhuang to look for Tang Qingfeng.

Although Chen Yang didn't grasp Wang Zhishan's intention, since the Tang family had promised not to make things difficult for him anymore, Qingfeng Shan Zhuang was no longer a dragon's pool and tiger's den.

Nevertheless, to guard against unexpected incidents, he still summoned a few bodyguards from Vanguard Technology to accompany him.

After arriving at Qingfeng Shan Zhuang, Chen Yang explained his purpose to the front desk. About five minutes later, a man in a suit stepped out.

He looked somewhat like Tang Qingquan, a bit older, and appeared slightly more solemn.

No need to guess; it was definitely Tang Qingfeng.

"Are you Chen Yang?"

Chen Yang naturally extended his right hand.

"Mr. Tang, hello, I'm Chen Yang."

"Let's talk inside!" Tang Qingfeng didn't shake Chen Yang's hand, said a sentence, then turned and walked away.

Chen Yang wasn't angry. In this showdown, the other side didn't admit defeat miserably, but at least they looked quite embarrassed. Under such circumstances, how could they have a pleasant expression?

Had it not been for Wang Zhishan's order, he wouldn't have wanted to come and invite bad luck.

The two hadn't walked far before they quickly entered a luxurious office.

Tang Qingfeng took out a thick file folder from his desk drawer and, somewhat unwillingly, handed it to Chen Yang.

"This is the transfer contract for the Green Countryside Chain Store. Originally I wanted to have another showdown with you, but since Aunt Wang opposes it, the matter ends here."

"First look over the contract; the transfer fee is calculated at cost. If there's no problem, sign and pay. After that, we'll go our separate ways."

Chen Yang carefully examined the contract and found that the premises of all twenty chain stores had been purchased under the name of East Prosperity International, so he signed without hesitation.

After leaving Qingfeng Shan Zhuang, Chen Yang immediately called Shen Anna, asking her to arrange personnel to handle the follow-up work of the Green Countryside Chain Store transfer.

The Green Countryside Chain Store's interior decoration and supporting facilities are complete; merely changing the signboard would turn it into a new outlet for the People's Agricultural Products Chain Supermarket in Modu.

As for purchasing these chain stores under the company's name, it was mainly because he lacked confidence in Modu's low-end agricultural products market.

Should the future investment fail, having these tangible assets would give him something to answer to the board of directors.