Chapter 371: Refusing a Toast Only to be Forced to Drink a Forfeit

"Fine, you all take your time reorganizing. At worst, I just won't open for business." Chen Yu nodded, then turned his head and said, "General Manager Yan, let the employees have the day off today, paid leave."

"I have already notified them; they will be off work immediately," Yan Roujin said with a smile.

"You two, you are determined to resist to the end, aren't you?" The expressions of Li Yu and Division Chief Li sank instantly.

"I wouldn't dare. We are just ordinary citizens; how would we dare to resist?" Chen Yu laughed.

"Uncle, issue them a fine. The company is to suspend operations for half a year. Even if they open in the future, don't give them a single approval number they need. These two fellows simply refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit," Li Yu said furiously.

"Post the suspension notice," Division Chief Li said coldly. "Since they don't know what's good for them, there is no need for me to be polite to them."

Immediately, a notice of suspension for rectification was posted up.

Just at this moment, several cars drove over, among which was an A6.

"Chen Yu, this is District Chief Wang of the New District, here today to show some support for you," Lin Qingyue said, stepping out of a car with a smile.

As the A6 door opened, a man with a kind appearance and an air of authority walked in. He personally carried a flower basket and said, "General Manager Chen, General Manager Yan, I am the person in charge of the New District. Thank you for your support of our Fengling New District. I wish your business great prosperity."

"Thank you, District Chief Wang. Our Qingyan will rely on your care in the future." Yan Roujin stepped forward to take the flower basket and pointed at Chen Yu to introduce him: "This is our company's Deputy General Manager, Chen Yu."

"Little Chen, so it's you, haha. I am old friends with Zhou Chi from the former Health Bureau; he mentions you often," District Chief Wang stepped forward and shook hands with Chen Yu enthusiastically. "You must take good care of me in the future."

"That's easy to say. Thank you for your support, District Chief Wang," Chen Yu laughed heartily.

Li Yu and the others on the side were simply stunned. This District Chief Wang was a parachute appointment; the New District was originally a key development zone, a place where all kinds of resources were concentrated.

To be parachuted into such a place, one must either have strong capabilities or extensive connections and resources. Moreover, it was rumored that this District Chief Wang was recommended by the Shengjing Administrative Center; his backing was solid. He actually came to show support today?

"Mr. Chen, General Manager Yan, congratulations," before the few could react, several more cars arrived. Liu Chengye and a man walked over.

"This is Mayor Wu, who is in charge of the economy. He came today to congratulate Mr. Chen on the grand opening of the new company," Liu Chengye said with a smile.

"Thank you, General Manager Liu, and thank you for your support, Mayor Wu," Chen Yu smiled slightly. "Welcome, Mayor Wu, to provide guidance on our work."

The world went black for Li Yu and the others; they already sensed something was wrong. This Mayor Wu was the second-in-command of Fengling, in charge of the economy, and had been sent down from the province to gild his resume; his rank was extremely high.

Even he came to show support for Qingyan. What kind of background does this Qingyan have?

Immediately following, another car drove over. The license plate hanging on the lead sedan was strikingly 0001.

"This, isn't this the official car of General Director Hu of Fengling?"

The scalps of the few individuals exploded instantly. Their faces turned pale, and they trembled one by one. Even this figure had come to show support; it seemed they had truly kicked an iron plate this time.

Sure enough, a man with a kind appearance stepped out of the car, offered his congratulations, and then presented a banner and flower basket.

"General Manager Chen, these leaders came to offer congratulations despite their busy schedules. Everyone, let's go inside and sit for a while," Liu Chengye often dealt with government officials and understood how to handle such social situations.

"This... I am truly sorry, everyone. I am afraid we cannot go in today," Chen Yu gave a bitter smile, his face showing his predicament.

"What happened?" Everyone present was slightly stunned.

"That would be a question for these few here. Urban management, drug administration, and fire safety—they all came here today to inspect as if they had made an appointment," Chen Yu glanced at the people present.

The faces of the few people on the scene turned almost entirely white in a flash. The cold sweat on the forehead of the leader, Division Chief Li, dripped down with a thud.

"What exactly is going on?" The General Director's expression sank instantly.

"They said my documents are incomplete, my business license is unqualified, and even the flower baskets placed outside affect the city's appearance," Chen Yu said with a bitter look. "Now the notice for suspension and rectification is already out; it's posted right there."

"Are you few the ones in charge?" The expressions of the several executives sank. Everyone was in official circles and understood such matters all too well; these fellows were clearly looking for trouble.

"No, no, it's not that. It was Division Chief Li who called us over," the fat man and the bald man retreated repeatedly. These executives were all the top leaders of Fengling; they had truly kicked an iron plate today.

"You are from the Drug Administration? Which department, and what is your name?" the General Director said in a deep voice. "What are you doing here?"

"A misunderstanding, this is truly a misunderstanding. We received a report saying their documents had issues," Division Chief Li wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "We have already investigated; the report was baseless."

"The report was baseless? Then what is this notice about? Your nephew took a worthless, dime-a-dozen prescription, claimed it was a Palace Secret Prescription, and insisted on selling it to us for hundreds of millions. Would he dare to do this without your tacit approval?" Yan Roujin had no intention of being polite to him.

"Is that so? Come, come, this leader, you tell me, what kind of prescription is worth hundreds of millions?" The General Director was furious. "You grassroots people, relying on that bit of petty power in your hands, go around extorting and demanding."

"Discipline and conduct are being strictly enforced now, yet you still dare to commit offenses in defiance of the wind? Fine, notify the Discipline Office to investigate what issues these few have. If there are any, they will be strictly dealt with," the General Director was already enraged.

"Don't, I was wrong, leader. I will never dare to do this again. General Manager Yan, General Manager Chen, this is truly a misunderstanding," Division Chief Li was so scared his legs went soft.

This executive was already furious; his meager power was worth nothing at all. If they were truly investigated strictly, not only would they lose their positions, but they would also face severe consequences.

"A misunderstanding?" Chen Yu laughed. "We have recordings of what your nephew said in our office. Would you like to listen?"

Li Yu's legs went weak, and he nearly knelt on the ground. The look in his eyes as he stared at Chen Yu was full of terror.

"Alright, no need to say more. Investigate strictly," the General Director waved his hand. "You scoundrels should have been dealt with long ago. After I go back, I will convene a discipline meeting to strictly crack down on you grassroots officials."

The faces of the few were pale; their arrogant appearance from just a moment ago had vanished without a trace. What awaited them would be severe disciplinary punishment; they were finished from here on out.

Today's opening was a success. Several rats had been caught and taken away. I believe it won't be long before Qingyan's health philosophy becomes popular across the country.

"Chen Yu, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you," after seeing off these big shots, Yan Roujin said. "Qingyan intends to find a brand ambassador, a long-term one. The commercial is already being filmed and will be out soon. I want you to oversee it."

"I don't understand these things either," Chen Yu gave a bitter smile. "Who did you find to be the ambassador?"

"A popular young starlet, Pei Ling. She is currently filming the commercial in the company's activity room," Yan Roujin said.

"I think you should just make the decision yourself on such matters. If you ask me, I don't understand it," Chen Yu said with a bitter smile.

"You are the company's boss and a major shareholder, after all. The company just opened and you already want to be a hands-off manager? Hmph, how could it be that easy?" Yan Roujin rolled her eyes at Chen Yu.