Chapter 1298 Gathering
Shortly after sending the two away, Chen Yang received a phone call.
As soon as the call was connected, Chen Yang heard a complaint from the other end.
"Brother Chen, we're partners. After not showing up for so long, you've made such a big move without even a word of notice!"
Wei Zhenru's voice sounded a little tired. Before Chen Yang could reply, he continued, "I just got back to Qingzhou City. Where are you, Brother Chen? Let's grab a drink?"
Chen Yang found it amusing and said, "I just got back too. I'm at the villa."
After hanging up, Chen Yang asked Hu Feng to arrange some food and summoned the other key members of the company.
Pang Laiqing, Zhu Jingye, Zhuo Songhu, and Ni Dahai were all invited into the company by Chen Yang in the past.
They had ambitions, and Chen Yang couldn't fail their loyalty.
Among the four, only Zhuo Songhu was originally in Qingzhou City, but news within Yangyangyang Company spread quickly.
Chen Yang's return had greatly excited these individuals.
Hadn't they joined Yangyangyang Company for better development?
They had originally planned to visit him together the next day, but they hadn't expected Chen Yang to personally summon them.
Pang Laiqing looked nervously at Zhuo Songhu, "What do you think Boss Chen wants us for so late at night?"
Zhuo Songhu slowly shook his head, "You ask me? How would I know?"
The four, bracing themselves, entered the house and saw Chen Yang talking to a middle-aged man.
Chen Yang waved them over and introduced, "This is Boss Wei."
Wei Zhenru smiled and greeted the four, saying, "Brother Chen has told me about your situations."
"I'll be counting on you for the business matters from now on."
Seeing that the four were still a bit confused, Chen Yang led them to the office.
The Wei family's businesses had all been handed over to Chen Yang.
This was not only agreed upon by Wei Zhenru but also by the elder of the Wei family.
Unlike Yangyangyang Company, the Wei family's businesses ultimately required capable individuals to manage them.
Wei Zhenru's current focus was not on business.
Being able to cultivate with Chen Yang was what Wei Zhenru desired most.
Even the slight guidance he had received from Zhou Zeyao during this period had benefited him immensely.
If he could go to the "Land of Hope" that Chen Yang had spoken of, Wei Zhenru believed he could advance further.
At the very least, he was sure he could break through to the Foundation Establishment realm.
Entrusting the Wei family's businesses to the people Chen Yang had arranged was indeed a good arrangement.
At first, none of them showed any reaction, even thinking Chen Yang was about to dismiss them.
However, when Wei Zhenru presented the Wei family's commercial empire before them, the four were stunned.
Seeing this, Wei Zhenru, thinking they were dissatisfied, said awkwardly, "The Wei family's previous industries were more than just this."
"However, after going ashore, it was already very difficult to acquire this land."
"Brother Chen mentioned that you are all capable individuals. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, feel free to voice it now, and I'll do my best to resolve it."
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Songhu and the other three immediately waved their hands, hastily saying, "Not at all, we're just here to work."
"Exactly, exactly, there's nothing to be dissatisfied with!"
Seeing how pleased they were, Chen Yang nodded slowly, "Then tomorrow, you will go to the Wei family's company to familiarize yourselves."
"Just remember one thing: operate in compliance with regulations."
Zhuo Songhu nodded deferentially, "Understood, understood."
After the four emerged, Zhuo Songhu wiped the sweat from his brow and whispered, "When I first saw that Boss Wei, I thought he looked familiar."
"I didn't expect it to be him!"
Seeing the confused looks from the other three, Zhuo Songhu gave a wry smile, "Doesn't the Zhou family company have to pay a sum of money every year?"
"That money was actually deposited in a private bank. Not just the Zhou family, but the funds of many influential families went to that private bank."
"When I went to the Zhou family's old residence, I saw that person once... it was the Boss Wei we just met, Wei Zhenru!"
Meanwhile, in the room, Wei Zhenru voiced his doubts.
"You just trust those four like that?"
"I've seen their profiles. They were allied with the Zhou family before."
Wei Zhenru genuinely couldn't understand why Chen Yang trusted these four so implicitly.
Chen Yang raised his wine glass and laughed heartily, "In this world, there's no such thing as trust without reason."
"Just as you, Boss Wei, have placed your life and fortune in my hands, aren't you also trusting me immensely?"
"Exchanging trust for trust is the best kind of transaction."
"In order to deal with the Zhou family back then, I had to rack my brains. Without these four, there would have been many troublesome matters."
"This can also be considered me fulfilling what I owed them."
Wei Zhenru didn't inquire further; those things no longer belonged to him from this point on.
Wei Zhenru downed the wine in his cup and said gravely, "I truly wish I could see what kind of existence that land is right now!"
"Soon, soon. Once I've dealt with these people from the influential families!"
Chen Yang's eyes were filled with killing intent.
Sometimes, a slightly more brutal approach was the ultimate solution.
The next morning, Liu Ran helped Chen Yang change into his meticulously prepared clothes and said worriedly, "You've gathered so many people, even Su Ya's father knows."
"Are you sure you won't inform them?"
Chen Yang had summoned these people from the influential families and sects using the names of the Heavenly Physician Hall and the God of War.
Overnight, the news had spread like wildfire.
Chen Yang was now in the spotlight, and any word he spoke could bring considerable trouble.
Seeing Liu Ran's anxiety, Chen Yang embraced her and comforted her, "Not only him, even Jiang Huainan has received the news."
"They won't interfere."
"Because they know what I'm about to do."
Liu Ran whispered, "I'm just worried about you, worried you'll become one of them... But no matter what, I will stay by your side until the very end."
Chen Yang savored the moment of tenderness, all his concerns momentarily forgotten.
...
Qingzhou City had been experiencing continuous rain for days, and the number of pedestrians on the streets had significantly decreased.
However, at this moment, a crowd had gathered below Yangyangyang Company.
"Senior Brother Yang? You're here too?"
"Yes, my sect leader came down the mountain, and I'm here to be his driver. I just saw your master arrive?"
"Look, aren't those people from the Profound Heaven Cave Mansion? Why are they here too?"
"More than that, even the Confucian school has many Masters. I wonder what's happening today to gather so many people!"