"Don't make me settle scores with you one by one and dig up your past. Anyone involved in this matter, regardless of its severity, must leave the Chen Group. Otherwise, the consequences will be severe. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Mr. Chen. I will go back and resign immediately."
"Yes, me too, we'll resign immediately."
A group of people rushed out in a panic, and the matter was considered over.
After the family banquet, Chen Changye took the opportunity to hold a meeting with the family, clarifying that his successor was Chen Qian, then briefly discussed future development, reprimanded his good-for-nothing younger brother, and then adjourned the meeting.
He made a special trip to see Ye Xingchen, took out his treasured tea, and respectfully brewed a cup for Ye Xingchen.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen." Ye Xingchen accepted the cup.
"No, I should be the one thanking Mr. Ye properly." Chen Changye said respectfully, "If it weren't for Mr. Ye, Qianqian would probably never have been able to return to China. If it weren't for Mr. Ye, I'd probably be dead by now."
“I, Chen Changye, have been conscientious all my life—I have never dared to overstep the bounds in my work, and I can be considered a person without major faults. But I never expected that my family members would almost take my life because of their interests.”
"Even a horse can stumble sometimes. President Chen's achievements in his life have not been particularly outstanding. However, no one can predict when an accident will happen." Ye Xingchen took a sip of tea and then put down his cup.
He smiled slightly and said, "President Chen, the Yu brothers laundered a lot of money using the company's accounts while you were sick. Do you know who they were laundering money for?"
"Jinling, the Liang family." Chen Changye put down his cup and uttered four words.
"Haha, it seems that although Chen has been sick these past few months, he still knows quite a bit about the situation in Jinling," Ye Xingchen said with a laugh.
"I am getting old and my health is not as good as before, but I am not senile yet." Chen Changye smiled and said, "Without the support of the Liang family, the Yu family would not have dared to come and force us to abdicate."
"Moreover, the second master of the Liang family has been operating some gray income over the years. To turn this gray income into legal money, it naturally has to go through several procedures. Our Chen Group is a large and powerful family with overseas business."
"Moreover, the daily turnover is an enormous figure, making it the perfect cover. But the Liang family is the most prominent family in Jinling, with unparalleled resources and connections. Why would they want to get involved in those shady industries?"
When this was mentioned, Chen Changye seemed unconcerned about it.
Chen Changye was a true entrepreneur, unlike those profit-driven businessmen. He believed that since the Liang family had such good resources, they should use them to do what they could.
Instead of relying on personal connections and backgrounds to win over officials and become their protectors to do heinous things.
"If there were more people like President Chen in this world, that would be great." Ye Xingchen sighed. "It's a pity that these people are in positions of power but don't fulfill their duties. They always want to use their power to do things that will anger both heaven and man."
"The class structure has become rigid. No matter how outstanding the people at the bottom are, it will be difficult for them to break through the class level. They are also afraid that others will also have their privileges. These people are really too bastards."
“I hate myself for not being capable,” Chen Changye sighed. “My contribution to this world is negligible. If I were more capable, perhaps I could change some of the current situation.”
"But for now, I can only guard the Chen family's small business and do my own thing, without associating with them."
"Mr. Chen, you've already done a great job." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly. "To be honest, I came to Jinling this time to settle a score with the Liang family."
"But the Liang family has been in Jinling for a hundred years. They are deeply rooted. If we really want to touch them, the consequences will be very serious. So I need to find someone who can replace the Liang family."
"Mr. Ye...you mean..." Chen Changye suddenly stood up, revealing a horrified expression.
Chen Changye understood Ye Xingchen's meaning: the other party wanted to eliminate the Liang family, bring them down from their pedestal, and then let the Chen family take their place.
This was something he would never have dared to dream of before, after all, the Liang family had been entrenched in Jinling for a long time, and their background and strength were hard to shake.
Ye Xingchen's sudden mention of this matter truly shocked Chen Changye. He stared blankly at Ye Xingchen, unsure of how to respond.
“That’s right. Since the Liang family is immoral, let’s defeat them and let the Chen family take their place.” Ye Xingchen said, “From now on, Jinling will belong to the Chen family. What do you think, Mr. Chen?”
"These...these are things I've never thought about before, no, I've never dared to think about them." Chen Changye shook his head repeatedly; this news was far too shocking for him.
He was momentarily overwhelmed by the shock of the news, so he really didn't know how to answer Ye Xingchen's question.
"I didn't dare to think about it before, because Jinling was the Liang family's domain. The Liang family managed Jinling like an iron fortress, and no force could touch the Liang family." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly and said, "But the future is different. The Liang family has been the emperor for too long, and it's time to let someone else take over."
"Why me?" Chen Changye gave a bitter smile. Although the Chen Group was financially powerful in Jinling, it still lacked the foundation and background of the company.
Ye Xingchen clearly had better options, so why did he choose the Chen family?
"Because I see something different in President Chen." Ye Xingchen said with a smile, "This world is destined not to be the world of the immoral, but to be ruled by the virtuous. Therefore, I think President Chen is more suitable and more worthy to possess this world of Jinling than the Liang family."
“But…” Chen Changye’s expression was complicated. He was very excited, but after calming down, he thought of all sorts of obstacles.
Everything comes at a price. He believed Ye Xingchen could help him replace the Liang family, but he would have to pay the price.
Moreover, even if the goal is achieved, there will be endless troubles afterward, so it's really not that simple.
He had grown accustomed to a comfortable life over the years, so he hesitated greatly when Ye Xingchen brought up these things.
"I know Mr. Chen has his concerns, but he needs to understand that you are in charge of Jinling not to compete for profits, but to protect yourself." Ye Xingchen said calmly, "The Liang family and the Chen family can only exist one of them."
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