Chapter 749: Building an Employee Welfare Community and Electronic Factory in Modu

After Jiang Shanshan's matter was settled, the family finally began to eat.

After the meal, Chu Min kept Bai Bing and Jiang Shanshan company chatting about family matters, while Chen Yang was summoned by Wang Tianhe to his study.

"Chen Yang, I've come to you with two matters." Wang Tianhe didn't beat around the bush, directly stating his purpose.

"First, hasn't your company always provided welfare housing for employees? I hope to continue this plan in Modu as well."

"Second, I heard you're preparing to cooperate with Beautiful Country's Fruit Company on an electronic products OEM project. I hope we can also add at least one branch factory in Modu."

"Of course, as long as these two projects get underway, I will certainly strive to secure the related benefits for you."

Chen Yang reminded Wang Tianhe, "Uncle, Modu shouldn't lack investors. If you're overly enthusiastic about my investment projects, it might stir up unnecessary criticism."

Wang Tianhe waved his hand indifferently and said, "Once your two projects are launched, they will add more vitality to Modu's economic development. This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people; I don't worry about others' gossip."

Chen Yang's current focus is Three Stone Technology's racing game project. He isn't very enthusiastic about the plan to invest in real estate and build an electronic branch factory in Modu.

But since Wang Tianhe had brought it up, Chen Yang couldn't refuse. After all, the other party meant well. If they don't secure some land in Modu now, it will become even harder to do so in two years.

Moreover, he has few friends in Modu but many hidden enemies. Trying to acquire land in the central area will surely draw opposition. Even if he succeeds, the cost would be immeasurable.

After thinking it over, Chen Yang pulled out a map of Modu, took a look, and finally pointed to the junction of Green Bank, Pine River, and Fujian Action District, saying to Wang Tianhe, "If we're to build an electronic factory and employee welfare housing, this area would be suitable."

Wang Tianhe asked, puzzled, "This place is a bit far from the urban area. Given your company's financial strength and reputation, shouldn't you be choosing a location inside the city instead?"

Chen Yang shook his head and said, "Most of our employees are lower‑class citizens. Urban housing prices are too high; even at a 50 % discount, the burden would still be great. In that case, the welfare housing might not really count as welfare."

Wang Tianhe heard this, nodded slightly. If we don't consider property appreciation and just use it for residence, indeed the more affordable, the better.

Chen Yang continued, "Besides that, there's a more serious problem. If everyone competes for low‑level jobs just to get urban welfare housing—scientists not doing research, teachers not teaching, doctors not seeing patients, financiers not working in finance, and so on—would Modu's economy still advance?"

Wang Tianhe immediately broke out in a cold sweat. If Modu's social elites all went to deliver couriers, sell vegetables, or work on the assembly line in electronic factories, he would not only have no merit, but might even become a sinner hindering Modu's economic development!

"Chen Yang, you're right. I'll first go discuss with the relevant comrades to strive for a large‑scale residential community and electronic industrial park in the area you mentioned."

Chen Yang thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, the land for the employee community should preferably be over a thousand mu. The industrial land for the electronic factory can be larger; it's no problem. Our company isn't short of money."

"Haha, that's exactly what I've been waiting for." Wang Tianhe liked Chen Yang's boldness. Even in the underdeveloped inland area of Xingcheng they could pull off two real‑estate projects each worth tens of billions; the investment here in Modu will only be greater.

After reaching a satisfactory outcome, Wang Tianhe happily took his leave with Bai Bing and Jiang Shanshan.

After their figures entered the elevator, Chu Min couldn't wait to pull Chen Yang back into the bedroom.

"Honey, I've thought about it a long time, and I still really want to buy a yacht."

"No way, I get seasick!"

Chen Yang refused without hesitation. If he really bought her a yacht, he'd have to constantly accompany her and suffer. If he didn't go along, there's a chance she might throw a big party on board and end up with some unsavory characters.

He certainly didn't want to be the fool who puts a green hat on his own head!

Seeing Chen Yang disagree, Chu Min glared at him with a threatening look and said, "Honey, you've got her perfume on you, you know……"

Hearing that, Chen Yang said without changing expression, "I stayed with her for two days; getting a bit of her perfume is normal. If you really mind, next time you go to see the kids you can have Bai Duizhang follow me the whole way."

Seeing Chen Yang unafraid of her threats, Chu Min immediately cooed, "Honey, I just want to buy a yacht; can't you at least grant me this little wish?"

"No way!" Chen Yang said firmly to her, "If you really insist, you can buy it with your own money. But there's a precondition: no men are allowed on the yacht."

Upon hearing that, Chu Min angrily punched Chen Yang. "You philandering radish, I've never minded your flirtatious past, yet you dare to doubt my fidelity!" The more she spoke, the angrier she got, and she threw a few more punches.

Chen Yang immediately replied with a smile, "Honey, I'm not doubting your intention. But you love drinking so much; if you accidentally get drunk and I'm not around, an accident could easily happen."

Chu Min snapped back, "For your child's sake, I've gone a long time without touching alcohol. Besides, even if I got drunk, isn't Xiao Qing guarding me? Who would dare to move against me?"

Chen Yang originally wanted to say that Xiao Qing isn't a god and can't protect her completely, but after thinking it over he swallowed his words.

Because he well knows that once a woman is angry, reason goes out the window.

"If you really must buy a yacht, then get a small one. When you want to go out to sea for fun, just let Bai Duizhang and Xiao Qing accompany you."

"Okay, thanks, honey!" Seeing Chen Yang agree, Chu Min instantly turned her anger into joy.

Chen Yang helplessly sighed. If it weren't for his net worth of tens of billions, such a spendthrift wife would really be unaffordable.

Of course, as long as Chu Min doesn't keep harping on the Liu Qingqing issue, spending just the money for a yacht is still quite worthwhile for him.

Three days later, Wang Tianhe called Chen Yang, saying that the leaders of Green Bank, Pine River, and Fujian Action District had a major disagreement over the site selection for the residential community, each wanting to build it solely in their own jurisdiction. The city hoped Chen Yang could spare some time to come and discuss a more reasonable plan together.

Upon hearing that, Chen Yang refused without hesitation.

Because no matter which district he chooses, he'll offend the leaders of the other two. Later they might give him trouble—literally 'make him wear small shoes'—and the investment of tens of billions could be lost completely.

To avoid falling into a trap, Chen Yang directly told Wang Tianhe. If the city has no better plan, he can only suspend the investment project there.

After another two days, Wang Tianhe called again, saying that Green Bank District and Pine River District were each willing to contribute 750 mu of land to jointly build the residential community, while Fujian Action District would nearby provide a plot of industrial land for the electronic factory. The exact size of the industrial land can be further planned according to Chen Yang's needs.

This plan let Chen Yang breathe a sigh of relief.