Chapter 761: Trying Out Shangguan Yan

「Honey, I have an idea that can help Older Sister Shangguan obtain the company's inheritance rights. 」 Chu Min's mind raced, and she immediately came up with a plan.

「You wouldn't be thinking of making a fake marriage certificate to fool Chairman Shangguan, would you? 」 Chen Yang frowned; as long as Wang Qing Shu doesn't expose it, this method isn't impossible. But over time, it would still be found out. After all, the two people who got the certificate have never been together, and anyone would suspect.

「A fake marriage certificate won't work. 」 Before Chu Min could answer, Shangguan Yan immediately vetoed it. She explained: 「The mistress's younger brother has managed the Modu branch for many years and knows many officials; they will definitely investigate. 」

「Older Sister Shangguan, who said I wanted to make a fake marriage certificate? 」 Chu Min saw that Chen Yang and Shangguan Yan had misunderstood, and she said with a smile: 「Actually, solving this problem is very simple; all we need is for my husband to step in. 」

Chen Yang looked at Chu Min, laughing and crying, and said: 「Wife, what a terrible idea. I've already gotten a certificate with you; if I go get another one with my Younger Aunt, wouldn't that be bigamy? 」

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yan's pretty face also blushed slightly.

Chu Min gave Chen Yang a sideways glance and said: 「Who said you need to get a certificate with Older Sister Shangguan? Isn't your company a major client of Blue Ocean Shipping? 」

「As long as you tell Chairman Shangguan that if he doesn't give the inheritance rights to Older Sister Shangguan, you will terminate the cooperation with Blue Ocean Shipping Company. Then, for the company's benefit, he will surely change his mind. 」

「No way. Public is public, private is private. The old commoners' agricultural products trading company is now a publicly listed enterprise; if this gets exposed, we'll become a laughingstock in the eyes of the whole nation. 」 Chen Yang never expected Chu Min to come up with such a terrible idea, and he refused without hesitation.

Shangguan Yan also did not approve of Chu Min's suggestion. She said to Chen Yang: 「Although I hope to obtain the family inheritance rights, I do not want to harm the company's interests. 」

Chen Yang put on a serious face and said to her: 「As for company matters, I, the chairman, actually don't have the final say. Over these years, I haven't really managed the company; it's Manager Shen who's been handling everything. 」

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yan said with an envious expression: 「Manager Shen is truly fortunate to have a boss like you who knows how to employ people well. Unlike me, although I hold the title of General Manager, I am constantly restrained and can't do anything. 」

Chen Yang could actually guess Shangguan Yan's situation. Her parents divorced, and the stepmother's faction clearly controls the company's real power. More importantly, his father also sides with the stepmother. Under these circumstances, the position of General Manager is merely a figurehead.

「Younger Aunt, to be frank, even if you marry Uncle Qing Shu, you may not necessarily obtain the Shangguan family's inheritance rights. 」 After all, you still have a paternal half-brother. According to our ancestors' tradition, family businesses are usually passed preferentially to males.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yan's eyes instantly dimmed. She said in a dejected tone: 「Chairman Chen, I understand what you said, but I am unwilling to let the Shangguan family's property be taken entirely by that mistress. 」

Chen Yang could understand her feelings, but he really couldn't do anything. After all, this is an internal matter of the Shangguan family, and as an outsider he has no right to intervene.

But seeing Shangguan Yan's helpless expression, he felt a bit reluctant. He immediately said: 「Younger Aunt, since your agreement with Chairman Shangguan is destined to expire, why not stay in Modu and continue waiting for Uncle Qing Shu? When he comes around, he will naturally come to see you, and he might even help you obtain the inheritance rights. 」

Shangguan Yan's spirits lifted, but soon she furrowed her brows again. She said with an embarrassed expression: 「In Modu I only have one friend. She's still filming elsewhere, and her return date is uncertain. Moreover, everyone at the Blue Ocean Shipping branch is that mistress's people, and I don't want to deal with them……」

Chen Yang said with a smile: 「You don't need to worry about accommodation. I've rented a long-term guest room at a hotel near Three Stone Technology Company. Originally it was intended for Uncle Qing Shu. Now that he's left, the room is vacant. If you don't mind, you can stay there first. 」

Shangguan Yan shook her head and said: 「Chairman Chen, thank you for your kindness. I have my own money to stay at a hotel. It's just that Wang Qing Shu's return date is uncertain, and I, alone, feel a bit uncomfortable staying in Modu. 」

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang looked helplessly at Chu Min. Figuring out how to solve a woman's loneliness is probably something only women know best.

Seeing Chen Yang looking at her, Chu Min blinked and said: 「Husband, you promised to buy me a yacht last time, and I still haven't gone to see it. Why not let Older Sister Shangguan go help me check it out, as a way to pass the time? 」

Chen Yang had no objection. He immediately asked Shangguan Yan: 「Younger Aunt, what do you think of my wife's suggestion? 」

Shangguan Yan said embarrassedly to Chen Yang: 「Chairman Chen, you'd better just call me by my name. If I eventually become husband and wife with Wang Qing Shu, you can change the form of address later. For now, calling me like this feels weird. 」

「All right, Xiao……」 Chen Yang embarrassedly closed his mouth; having been used to calling her "Younger Aunt" all day, he couldn't change it on the spot.

Seeing Chen Yang's embarrassed look, Chu Min beside him chuckled and said: 「Husband, just call her Older Sister Shangguan together with me! 」

Chen Yang nodded. Shangguan Yan is older than him, so calling her sister is fine.

However, he hadn't even spoken yet when Shangguan Yan stopped him again.

「Chu Min, actually, by age I should be calling you older sister. 」

Upon hearing this, Chu Min couldn't help but pat her forehead. She had been preparing to tease Chen Yang after Shangguan Yan left, but she didn't expect herself to have gotten the address wrong as well.

「Um…… when we were kids, you were taller than me, so I thought you were the older sister……」

Shangguan Yan gave a wry smile: 「I was just too fat as a kid, constantly bullied, which is why I made up my mind to lose weight. 」

Chu Min thought about how she had also teased Shangguan Yan a bit when they were young, feeling a bit apologetic, she said to her: 「Younger Sister Shangguan, sorry for letting you suffer. I really shouldn't have lied to Uncle Qing Shu when I was young. 」

「It's fine; after all these years, I've grown used to it. 」 Shangguan Yan let out a long sigh, her bright eyes dimming once again, as if she had suddenly been thrust back into those unpleasant memories.

This scene made Chu Min feel even more guilty. She lowered her head, thought for a moment, then pulled Chen Yang aside and whispered: 「Husband, aren't you still looking for the person in charge of the Modu area? Older Sister Shangguan once served as the general manager of a shipping company; she should have management experience. Why not let her give it a try? If she can adapt to the job, she won't have to go back to Hangzhou to face the Shangguan family's attitudes anymore. 」

Chen Yang said somewhat hesitantly: 「Is this appropriate? Modu is an important part of our company's future development. She's unfamiliar with the place; can she handle the complex relationships here? 」

Chu Min said dismissively: 「With my uncle in the government and you in the business world, who would dare not give her face? 」

Chen Yang thought about it and also found it reasonable. But he doesn't understand Shangguan Yan's work ability, nor has he done any due diligence. Suddenly giving her an important position feels unreliable.

Just as he was hesitating, Shangguan Yan behind him suddenly said:

「Chairman Chen, although this is my first time coming to Modu, I have always been paying attention to your company's business. Anyway, I'm just idle; why not let me give it a try? If I do poorly, I will leave on my own. 」