Chapter 743: Meeting the Old Father‑in‑Law

Honey, you clearly know Tang Qingquan and Chu Ning have that kind of relationship, yet you still let him buy shares in Three Stone Technology. Even if you wanted to drive her away, you didn't need to use such extreme measures!

The news of East Prosperity International investing in Three Stone Technology caused an earthquake in Modu and stirred up big waves in Xingcheng.

That day, Chen Yang received many calls from allies of the East Jiang Business Alliance, all asking if he had been threatened. After all, his grudge with East Prosperity International is known to all.

Of course, the most incomprehensible are the two Chu sisters. Chu Ning originally still held a sliver of hope for Chen Yang, but after hearing the news she drove straight back to Goat City. After Chu Min saw her sister off, she went straight to the Old Hundreds Financial Investment Company to demand an explanation.

Chen Yang helped Chu Min sit on the office sofa, then gently explained: 'Honey, the foundation of Three Stone Technology is ultimately in Modu. If I offend Tang Qingquan and Wu Jingzhong, I don't care, but what about Wang Lei and his family?'

Chu Min frowned slightly upon hearing this. Wang Lei, though her ex‑husband's classmate, is still a decent person and looks out for her in Modu. Involving his family would make her feel bad.

'Honey, I can have my uncle talk to Deputy Mayor Tang, to get Tang Qingquan to abandon the Three Stone Technology investment project.'

'No!' Chen Yang immediately rejected Chu Min's idea, saying sternly: 'It's a normal investment, no underhanded tactics. If you send your uncle to see Deputy Mayor Tang, you might end up with a bloody nose.'

Chu Min snapped: 'That doesn't mean we should let Tang Qingquan disgust Chu Ning!'

Chen Yang smiled wryly: 'Chu Ning doesn't even work at Three Stone Technology Company, nor does she need to meet Tang Qingquan—how could she be disgusted?'

Chu Min said seriously: 'Three Stone Technology is your key investment. Just thinking that such a rotten person is inside makes it impossible not to feel disgusted.'

Chen Yang found her logic a bit laugh‑cry. He thought for a moment, realizing further explanation would be wasted words, and switched the topic: 'Since Chu Ning is in a bad mood, you should stay home to keep her company—why are you running over here?'

'What keep her company…' Chu Min pouted, fuming: 'She went back to Goat City.'

Upon hearing Chu Ning had left, Chen Yang laughed: 'Then can I go home and sleep tonight?'

Chu Min gave Chen Yang a look and snapped: 'Sleep, sleep, sleep—all you think about is sleeping! If she ever does something drastic, I doubt you'll be able to sleep.'

Chen Yang gently patted her shoulder and soothed: 'Don't worry, she's not as fragile as you think. If she really couldn't cope, she wouldn't have held on this long.'

Chu Min sighed: 'Let's hope so.'

Chen Yang glanced at Chu Min's slightly protruding belly, worried her emotional instability might affect the fetus, and immediately had Bai Ruonan send her home.

After they left, he called Luosen on his phone to inform him that Chu Ning had returned to Goat City.

However, Luosen was more concerned about the Old Hundreds Financial Building project.

'Chen Yang, the city values this project highly; this time you probably need to come in person.'

'I don't really want to show up in public; can't Shen Anna go instead?'

'That's possible, but the problem is you often attend major events in Xingcheng, yet when you go to Goat City you only send a deputy as a token, which makes the city's leaders feel disrespected. If they're unhappy, advancing this project will likely run into difficulties.'

'What? Even Deputy Provincial Secretary Luo's face won't work?'

'If my dad were the provincial governor, he could back you up, but he's nearing retirement age, so that day is unlikely.'

'Then I'll rearrange my schedule and try to make time for a trip.'

'No way—I've put all my assets into this project; you definitely have to come!'

'……, alright!'

Chen Yang hadn't expected that after sending the 'bodhisattva' Chu Ning back to Goat City, he'd have to chase after her himself—if she misunderstood again, he wouldn't know how to explain.

However, love between children is ultimately less important than the future development of the Old Hundreds Agricultural Products Trading Company. Even if Chu Ning misunderstands again, he must still make a trip to Goat City.

Over the next two days, Chen Yang began gradually shifting his workload to Shen Anna and Yu Wenlong. Once everything was arranged, he then took Chu Min back to Goat City.

In a villa on Two Sand Island, Chen Yang finally met the 'very fierce' father‑in‑law Chu Jianye, whom Chu Min often mentioned.

He wore a deep gray Zhongshan suit, his hair slightly graying, his body still straight and tall, his brow bearing a stern, imposing air.

'Chen Yang, hasn't our Minmin caused you any trouble?'

'No, she's the gentlest, most virtuous woman in the world.' Facing this big shot of the Goat City Military District, Chen Yang answered as if walking on thin ice.

Chu Jianye's face showed no joy at the words; instead it grew cold. He snorted: 'Flattery and smooth talk—no wonder you've fooled so many women.'

Chen Yang hadn't expected this father‑in‑law to also like dredging up old scores, just like Chu's old man, and he immediately shut his mouth.

His reaction immediately made Chu Min beside him feel heart‑broken. She protested angrily to Chu Jianye: 'Dad, he's your only son‑in‑law—can't you treat him a little better?'

Chu Jianye rolled his eyes. He snapped at his daughter: 'You're remarried—how can you claim he's your only son‑in‑law? And saying you're the gentlest woman in the world—isn't that blatant lying? What gentle woman could drive her first husband so far that he daren't come home?'

As soon as he said that, Chu Min blushed. She whispered: 'Dad, I don't like Zhu Yun‑chuan; you forced me to marry her, so I had to use a few tricks to make her back off.'

Chu Jianye pointed at Chen Yang and asked Chu Min: 'What do you like about him?'

Chu Min affectionately linked arms with Chen Yang, beaming: 'My husband is handsome—he looks just like you when you were young.'

Chu Jianye's face flashed a hint of pride, then settled back to calm. He affected solemnity: 'What good is good looks if your heart isn't steady? Sooner or later something will go wrong.'

Chu Min glared at Chu Jianye: 'Dad, can't you wish your daughter some good? Besides, Chen Yang isn't the sort you described—he treats me well.'

Chu Jianye gave Chen Yang a sideways glance: 'Really? I'd say it's pretty doubtful.'

Chen Yang immediately raised his hand to promise: 'Dad, rest assured, I will always treat Chu Min well.'

Chu Jianye waved his hand expressionlessly: 'Fine words are useless; I want to see your actions.'

Having said that, he paused, then added warningly: 'If I ever find out you've been bad to Minmin, I'll never let you off.'

Chen Yang nodded quickly. As long as this father‑in‑law isn't as stubbornly opposed as Chu's old man to his being with Chu Min, everything else is fine.