Chapter 345 Direct Confrontation
The members of the Liu family all stood by the table, laughing coldly at Chen Yang.
Liu Xin, holding onto Yang Long's arm, said, "Brother Long, you're amazing. With you making friends with these people, our business will surely prosper."
"Unlike that good-for-nothing Chen Yang, who doesn't cherish the opportunities in front of him. He's destined to be a nobody."
Yang Long smiled and then looked at Chen Yang, saying, "Chen Yang, Liu Ran, stop struggling. You see the influence my uncle has. Opposing him is seeking your own destruction."
"You won't get the slimming tea order today, and tomorrow your company might be investigated for lacking proper permits. What power does your small live-streaming company have to oppose so many people? As long as your company is still in Qingzhou City and Jiang Province, you are doomed to fail."
"Wouldn't it be better if we joined hands to make Yang Yang Yang Company even bigger? That would be a win-win situation, wouldn't it?"
Liu Ran gritted her teeth. At this moment, she didn't want to stay there for another second. She grabbed Chen Yang's arm and turned to leave.
Just then, hearty laughter echoed from the doorway again. This time, seven or eight people walked in, led by Zhou Sinian, the highest administrator of Qingzhou City.
Upon entering, Zhou Sinian cupped his hands towards Liu Mingtian and said with a laugh, "Lord Liu has returned. My welcome is a bit late, please forgive me."
Seeing Zhou Sinian arrive, Liu Mingtian immediately went to greet him. After all, Zhou Sinian was the current highest administrator of Qingzhou City, and Liu Mingtian naturally had to show him respect.
Liu Mingtian also cupped his hands in a bow and said, "Lord Zhou, you are here too. This truly brings glory to my humble abode."
Zhou Sinian laughed heartily and nodded, "Of course I had to come. Even if not for Lord Liu's sake, I would come for the sake of Liu Ran and Mr. Chen!"
After slightly cupping his hands towards Liu Mingtian, Zhou Sinian walked towards Liu Ran and Chen Yang.
He reached the table and found the atmosphere somewhat strange. Seeing Liu Ran holding Chen Yang's arm and her movement to leave, he was taken aback and instantly understood.
Zhou Sinian quickly walked over. At this moment, he knew very well what he should do. He was aware of how important Chen Yang was, and his own Zhou family's safety was entirely due to Chen Yang's efforts.
Furthermore, Chen Yang was now one of the largest shareholders of his family's company. Naturally, Zhou Sinian treated Chen Yang with utmost respect.
However, Zhou Sinian also knew that Chen Yang's identity had not yet been publicly revealed, and he did not wish for excessive exposure.
Zhou Sinian hurried over and immediately addressed Liu Ran, "Manager Liu, what's wrong? Are you leaving? Are you not enjoying the banquet? How about I treat you all to another meal elsewhere! Hahaha..."
Zhou Sinian said with a laugh and stood beside Chen Yang.
Liu Ran was surprised. She hadn't expected Zhou Sinian to be so polite to her.
Liu Ran said indignantly, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Zhou, but we are indeed not enjoying ourselves here."
Chen Yang, standing beside her, spoke directly, "Lord Zhou, you've arrived at a good time. There's something I wanted to ask you about."
Zhou Sinian quickly replied, "Mr. Chen, what would you like to ask? Please, speak freely, and I will tell you everything I know."
Chen Yang said, "I applied to you before about the production license for our Yang Yang Yang Company's slimming tea. You said at the time that the license would be issued within three days at the latest."
"But today, Mr. Zhang Heng here said that he absolutely wouldn't give us the production license. I'd like to ask if there has been any unexpected issue?"
Chen Yang's tone towards Zhou Sinian was not at all polite. Those around him were all astonished to hear Chen Yang's attitude.
Old Mrs. Liu was flustered and shouted loudly at Chen Yang, "Chen Yang, you good-for-nothing, how dare you speak to Lord Zhou like that? What kind of attitude is that?"
The members of the Liu family also said angrily, "This good-for-nothing Chen Yang is truly ungrateful."
"Exactly, exactly. Lord Zhou is concerned about their company, but his tone now is like reprimanding a subordinate. This good-for-nothing is not fit to do business, not fit to interact with people of higher standing."
While the Liu family was still expressing their anger, Zhou Sinian turned and roared furiously at Zhang Heng, "Zhang Heng, what is going on?"
"Regarding the production license for Yang Yang Yang Company's slimming tea, I personally gave you instructions. What is your attitude now?"
"Are you going back on your word? Are you directly disobeying my orders? Or is there a problem with this production license? Answer me."
Zhou Sinian's public outburst scared Zhang Heng's legs into trembling. Zhang Heng looked at Liu Mingtian with difficulty.
At this moment, the administrators of Qingzhou City, of various levels, who had arrived at the banquet, suddenly understood something. They had been desperately trying to curry favor with Liu Mingtian, and seeing Liu Mingtian suppressing Yang Yang Yang Company, they had naturally sided with Liu Mingtian and supported him.
But now, they suddenly realized that after Zhou Sinian's arrival, he was actually standing with Yang Yang Yang Company, with Liu Ran and Chen Yang.
And now, Zhou Sinian was publicly reprimanding Zhang Heng over the issue of Yang Yang Yang Company's production license.
Everyone knew that they were all operating in Qingzhou. Although Zhou Sinian was the highest administrator, and he was indeed one level above Zhang Heng, they were all adults, and generally, in public, they would not lose face over some work-related matters.
Now, Zhou Sinian was publicly demonstrating his authority, directly slapping Zhang Heng in the face in front of everyone!
Zhang Heng looked to Liu Mingtian for help.
Liu Mingtian frowned. He walked over, chuckled, and said to Zhou Sinian, "Lord Zhou, regarding the production license, we can discuss it privately."
"Today is my welcome banquet. Lord Zhou's presence is greatly appreciated. Why don't we sit down, have a drink, and chat? Wouldn't that be better?"
Zhou Sinian frowned and sneered. He looked at Liu Mingtian and said, "Lord Liu, to put it bluntly, what kind of thing are you? How dare you interfere in the affairs of Qingzhou City!"
"Your position is in Yunnan, and you are still a border official. How dare you extend your hand into our Qingzhou City and try to do what? Who do you think you are?"
"Furthermore, I'll make this clear: Zhang Heng must have the production license processed by tomorrow afternoon. If he fails to do so, then I will deal with you."
"Don't think you've latched onto some big shot. Let me tell you, at least for now, I am still the highest administrator of Qingzhou City."
"And I will be for the next year, or even longer, not someone else. Whether certain people can be transferred to Qingzhou City, to Jiang Province, is still unknown."
"So Zhang Heng, have you understood clearly now?"