Chapter 800 Have I Become an Animal? Take Over Yonghui! Infiltrate Senlian Through a Circuitous Route!
May in Luzhou is a season with plenty of rain. On May Day, fine rain fell in a steady drizzle.
Chen Yansen went to Senlian Bank in the morning, had lunch with Meng Jie, and then accompanied Song Yuncheng to the horse farm for a few laps in the afternoon.
He only returned to Yujing Villa by car after the sky cleared up and the rain subsided.
Upon entering the courtyard, one sees Ye Qiuping sitting in the octagonal pavilion, resting her chin on one hand, staring blankly at the koi swimming in the pond.
In front of her was an orange Magicbook laptop, with soft music flowing from the speakers.
"A zither plays in the distance, its mournful and ethereal notes urging the rain to fall."
Juanjuan confides her innermost thoughts to herself
The moon casts its shadows, fireworks light up the sky, and candlelight flickers red.
"The old dreams of the mortal world, all shattered and gone."
Chen Yansen smiled slightly, picked up a box of packaged spicy rabbit meat, and walked over slowly.
Ye Qiuping felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, and subconsciously looked up to find that Chen Yansen had returned.
What are you thinking about?
Chen Yansen pulled up a chair and sat down next to her. He casually picked up the fish feed bucket next to him, grabbed a handful of fish food, and threw it into the pool, immediately creating ripples.
A dozen or so plump koi fish twisted their bodies and rushed up.
"I'm trying to think of a name for my child. I've spent most of the day looking through the Book of Songs, but I still don't have any ideas."
Ye Qiuping pointed to her stomach and said softly.
Chen Yansen glanced at the computer screen, which displayed a passage from the Book of Songs.
To Ye Qiuping's right were several sheets of paper with candidate names written on them: Mu He, Xing Ran, Le Yao, and Zhi Xia.
"Chen Muhe? Chen Xingran? As expected of President Ye, these are all good names."
Chen Yansen nodded and commented with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiuping couldn't help but smile.
What truly made her happy was that Chen Yansen was willing to give the child the surname "Chen".
"But I always feel that they are not lively enough, unlike children born in this era. Instead, they seem a bit old-fashioned."
Ye Qiuping replied with a smile, then added, "You should do it; you'll definitely come up with a good name."
"Fashion is a cycle. An unremarkable name can become more and more appealing over time. I don't have any high expectations. I just hope she lives a peaceful and safe life."
Chen Yansen put down the fish feed bucket, a gentle smile on his face.
Having lived two lives, this is the first time he's been a father, so he really has no experience.
Although many girls had called him "Dad" before, they were not his biological children, so the feelings were completely different.
"How about Chen Muhe? It sounds gentle and elegant, and it also contains the vitality of plants. It has a good meaning."
Ye Qiuping asked tentatively.
"Not really suitable."
Chen Yansen shook his head.
"What about Chen Leyao? She sounds likable," Ye Qiuping asked again.
"It's still not quite there," Chen Yansen continued, shaking his head.
"...Then you decide for yourself! Anyway, she's your daughter."
Ye Qiuping opened her mouth, but swallowed back the reproachful words that were about to come out.
Men's words are like curses!
She was just saying how good the name she chose was, but then she immediately started denying it!
Chen Yansen picked up the pen on the table, tapped his fingers lightly on the surface, thought for a moment, and then wrote three words on the paper: Chen Anqiao.
"Peace and prosperity, lush vegetation?"
Ye Qiuping read the meaning aloud, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.
Chen Yansen didn't answer. Instead, he placed his hand on Ye Qiuping's stomach and asked with a smile, "Daughter, what do you think of the name Chen Anqiao? If you like it, kick your mother."
"..."
Ye Qiuping was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the fruit knife in the fruit plate, wishing she could give Chen Yansen a good whack.
What kind of talk is that?
Kick me?
But as soon as the thought crossed her mind, she actually felt a slight throbbing in her stomach. The movement was small, but it was clearly audible.
"You see, my daughter still likes the name I chose."
Chen Yansen withdrew his hand, shrugged, and had a smug look on his face.
"I'm not well-educated, so of course I can't compare to Boss Chen."
Ye Qiuping said it was nothing, but a look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
In her view, Chen Yansen possesses astonishing wealth, and even if her daughter only receives a tiny fraction of it in the future, she can still live a stable and happy life.
No need for a life as bumpy as hers.
Orphaned at a young age, she lost her grandmother right after graduating from high school. The fruits of her hard work over the past ten years were stolen. In order to get into Joyo.com, she stayed in a damp and cold basement in Beijing, studying English and marketing diligently. She endured seven or eight years of hardship and anxiety, constantly worrying that her falsified academic credentials and resume would be exposed.
Chen Yansen smiled, slowly stood up, and extended his right hand to her.
Ye Qiuping immediately understood, grasped his palm, stood up, and obediently followed him back to the room to rest.
The path from the living room to the octagonal pavilion, which is several dozen meters long, is lined with glass curtain walls on both sides to block out the cold wind. However, the spring chill, combined with the rain, will eventually seep into your body if you sit there for too long.
at the same time.
News of the arrest of Xiong Aohua, the boss of Jinsi Electronics, spread quickly. Also arrested were nine employees of Orange Technology involved in the case, as well as the bosses of two other suppliers who violated regulations.
Netizens were shocked after seeing the report.
No one expected that Chen Haonan's video report would trigger such a huge chain reaction.
The owners of three long-established factories with a market value of over one billion yuan received no leniency. Inspectors from Shenzhen and Minzhou joined forces to arrest them directly.
The internet was filled with praise, but Chen Haonan's comment section exploded, filled with insults:
"Fuck your grandpa! What are you pretending to be a good guy for? Now that the factory is shut down, are you satisfied?"
"You're having a good time, aren't you? Chen Yansen gave you a 100,000 yuan bonus and a high-paying job! What about us? Don't we need to work or eat? You're going to pay my mortgage, my parents' living expenses, and my kids' tuition fees!"
"You whistleblower! You despicable person! You'll get your comeuppance sooner or later!"
"Actually, Boss Xiong isn't bad to his employees. There is a lot of overtime, but he hasn't skimped on the seven or eight thousand yuan salary every month, has he?"
These comments left onlookers speechless.
Yesterday, Chen Haonan was hailed as a "working-class hero," but today he has become a "stinking piece of shit" that everyone is shouting at.
Are these people schizophrenic?
Soon, netizens jumped out to support Chen Haonan:
"No wonder no one dared to report it before, they were all scabs and corrupt officials!"
Xiong Aohua's inner monologue: I never expected that even after making them work 14 hours a day and not giving them a single day off, there would still be people fawning over me. If I had known, I would have saved on overtime pay!
"You're too cowardly to stand up for yourselves, but when someone helps you fight for your rights, you turn around and bite back?"
"A stray dog chained up by the roadside doesn't deserve sympathy. If you try to unchain it, it'll think you're trying to steal its food."
Netizens instantly split into two camps, arguing fiercely in Chen Haonan's comment section from evening until late at night, with neither side willing to back down.
Your perspective is determined by your position; different stances naturally lead to vastly different views.
Chen Haonan, who was far away in Minzhou, also noticed the changes in his coworkers.
The colleague who greeted him with a smile yesterday now looks at him with icy hostility.
Did I do something wrong?
Chen Haonan lay in bed, silently asking himself these questions.
If it were yesterday, he would have answered "no" without hesitation.
Brother Sen praised him for his courage, gave him the opportunity to work at Orange Technology, and even awarded him an extra 100,000 yuan bonus.
However, since Orange Technology announced the cessation of cooperation with Jinsi Electronics and the freezing of payments, the factory is in dire straits.
Upon learning that their jobs might be in jeopardy, the colleagues' gratitude turned into resentment.
"Sigh, these days, the cost of being a good person is too high."
Chen Haonan huddled under the covers and sighed, feeling depressed.
He planned to go out and avoid the area for two days as soon as it was light, and then report to Orange Technology after the May Day holiday.
That night, employees of Jinsi Electronics and the other two factories involved in the case tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
The news of the boss's arrest was initially satisfying, but upon reflection, it evoked a greater sense of fear about losing one's job.
It's too difficult to find a job with a monthly salary of seven or eight thousand. Other electronics factories not only pay low wages, but also have even more grueling overtime than Jinsi Electronics. You have to work your butt off to earn four or five thousand.
Is that Chen Haonan?
This son of a bitch, does he really think he's the boss of Causeway Bay?
He's doing well, getting paid and having a new job, but what are we supposed to do?
...
The next morning.
After finishing breakfast, Chen Yansen walked out of the villa and sat in the back seat of the waiting Hongqi L5.
Without saying a word, driver Lao Huang sped straight toward the nearby Westin Hotel.
The car quickly stopped in the hotel's reception area. Before Huang Boxiang could get out, Meng Yun had already stepped forward and opened the car door for Chen Yansen.
"Boss, Mr. Zhang Xuanning and Mr. Zhang Xuansong from Yonghui have arrived. I've arranged for them to be in the executive conference room on the top floor."
Meng Yun reported softly.
"Okay, let's go."
Chen Yansen nodded in agreement, and at the same time patted Hao Rui on the shoulder, signaling him to follow.
The two were old acquaintances, and Chen Yansen was well aware of Hao Rui's abilities.
Aside from his love of going to karaoke bars to listen to young girls tell stories and occasionally sponsoring college students who work part-time, he has almost no flaws.
Men, that's about all they have to do.
Chen Yansen himself wasn't exactly a saint, so naturally he wouldn't be harsh on his subordinates over such trivial matters.
Hao Rui was dressed in an indigo blue suit, his hair was neatly parted in a 4/6 style, and he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, exuding an air of elite sophistication.
In fact, he is indeed a top expert in the fields of investment and mergers and acquisitions.
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from Tongji University in Shanghai, and pursued his master's and doctoral degrees at Harvard Business School in the United States. After graduation, he worked at Accenture and Morgan Stanley, and was later recruited by Chen Yansen to Senlian Group as the director of the investment department.
In the past two years, he has handled all the small and medium-sized mergers and acquisitions, including Mixue Ice Cream, Luzhou Cardiovascular Hospital, and Shanghai Yaocheng Star.
With two security guards, Chen Yansen and his group of five entered the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor.
"The Zhang brothers agreed to the acquisition offer with a 20% premium?"
Chen Yansen looked at Hao Rui and asked.
"Yes, no problem! They agreed very readily. The supermarket industry has had a tough time these past two years; the competition is too fierce."
Hao Rui nodded in agreement, without elaborating further.
Having worked under Chen Yansen for two years, he had long since realized one fact: his boss's knowledge and information were far beyond his reach, and he only needed to highlight the key points when reporting on his work.
Chen Yansen smiled slightly, already understanding Hao Rui's unspoken meaning.
Not to mention the impact of Pinduoduo, Tmall, and JD Supermarket on offline supermarkets, Kuaipao Flash Sale alone achieved a transaction volume of over 400 billion yuan in 2014.
Moreover, foreign supermarkets such as Carrefour, Walmart, and Metro have also set their sights on China's huge consumer market. Carrefour has even appeared in some economically developed county-level cities.
Local supermarkets like Yonghui face a difficult situation, caught between e-commerce and foreign supermarkets.
It's obvious to anyone with eyes to see that Yonghui's stock price will continue to decline in another year.
At this point, Chen Yansen extended an olive branch, offering to acquire the company for 43.9 billion yuan. Although not a high price for the Zhang brothers, it was the best possible outcome.
It's virtually impossible for Yonghui to regain its peak market capitalization of 60 billion yuan!
"Thump thump thump—!"
Chen Yansen walked at the front, followed closely by the others, and the group strode towards the administrative conference room.
I had only taken a couple of steps when two middle-aged men in their thirties came up to me with big smiles on their faces.
One person was wearing glasses, and the other was not; both were dressed in sharp suits.
"Mr. Chen, I've long admired your name! I am Zhang Xuanning."
"Hello Mr. Chen, I am Zhang Xuansong."
The Zhang brothers adopted an extremely humble posture, leaning slightly forward as they shook hands, their gestures carrying a hint of bowing and greeting.
Chen Yansen raised his hand and shook hands with the two men in turn, replying in a calm tone, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"We arrived too early."
Zhang Xuanning said tactfully.
He was usually strict with his subordinates, but in front of Chen Yansen, he acted like a sycophant, completely different from his usual personality.
"It is our honor that Mr. Chen has taken time out of his busy schedule to come."
Zhang Xuansong stepped aside to lead the way, gesturing for him to enter, and said, "Mr. Chen, tea is ready in the conference room. Let's talk inside."
The group filed in.
Inside the spacious executive meeting room, long, mahogany tables were polished to a shine, with black leather chairs on either side. An electronic screen on the wall displayed Yonghui Supermarket's core operating data.
Chen Yansen walked to the head seat and sat down, with Hao Rui and Meng Yun sitting on his left and right sides respectively.
Two security guards stood at the entrance, their postures as upright as pine trees.
Zhang Xuanning and Zhang Xuansong sat opposite each other. As soon as they sat down, a waiter knocked on the door and came in to pour warm tea for everyone.
"Mr. Chen, we have carefully reviewed the core terms of the acquisition agreement."
A 20% premium, cash payment, and payment in three installments—all of that is no problem.
Zhang Xuanning spoke first, took a document from his briefcase, and pushed it to the center of the table.
As a listed company, Yonghui needs to sign a confidentiality agreement before formally signing the acquisition contract to prevent market fluctuations or regulatory risks caused by information leakage.
Further verification is required, such as the finance department verifying the authenticity of assets and liabilities, profits, and hidden debts.
The legal department verifies the ownership of the shares, such as whether there are any pledges or freezes, as well as major litigation and compliance records.
Business units assess business sustainability, industry competitiveness, qualifications and licenses, etc.
Potential transaction risks can only be identified after a due diligence report has been completed.
The Zhang brothers had no objection to the acquisition price, and Chen Yansen had no intention of lowering the price. The contract was drafted that day, and both parties signed a preliminary confidentiality agreement and a letter of intent for acquisition.
Whether the transaction will be successfully completed depends on the verification results.
If financial fraud or inaccurate revenue and expenditure information is discovered, the acquisition price may be reduced at best, and the cooperation may be terminated outright at worst.
“Mr. Chen, we’ve heard that Abyssinia is developing very well, and my brother and I would like to go and explore the area, but we’re not very familiar with the local situation.”
After discussing the acquisition, Zhang Xuanning changed the subject and revealed his true purpose.
"What industries is Mr. Zhang interested in?"
Chen Yansen understood immediately and asked the question directly.
The other party is sensible and cooperative, so it wouldn't hurt to lend a hand, especially since the more foreign investment Abyssinia receives, the better.
"We are quite interested in the building materials industry, such as cement, bricks, and steel bars, as well as the construction field."
Zhang Xuanning grinned, his eyes full of anticipation.
Is real estate profitable?
The answer is yes.
Especially in a rapidly growing market like Abyssinia, coupled with Leggei's "100 square meters of residential land per capita" plan, both Chinese businessmen and European and American investors are happy to build a large villa there and stay there for a few months each year as a winter vacation destination.
Zhang Xuanning dared to bring this up because he had done his homework.
But he was unsure about going to Abyssinia to develop his career on his own.
Legggi has only been president for six months, and it remains to be seen whether the situation will stabilize.
However, if you board the big ship of Senlian Group, the situation will be different; at least your safety will be guaranteed.
"Are you interested in a joint venture to build a factory?" Chen Yansen asked casually.
"We'll follow Mr. Chen's arrangements!" Zhang Xuanning and Zhang Xuansong exchanged a glance and quickly replied with smiles, looking like they were willing to be his underlings.
"Hao Rui, you're in charge of following up on this matter."
Chen Yansen turned and gave the order.
"Okay, boss." Hao Rui nodded in agreement.
On the other side.
The workers who had been cursing Chen Haonan the day before were overjoyed when they learned that Orange Technology was going to acquire Jinsi Electronics. They quickly deleted their previous abusive comments and replaced them with unanimous praise.
Who would have thought that after the old boss went to jail, a more generous new boss would come along?
It's important to know that, apart from DeepBlue Technology and Xingyuan Technology, all factories under the Senlian Group operate on a "five-day work week with two days off" system. The base salary is 3,915 yuan, and the maximum working hours are 12 hours per day. After deducting 2 hours for meals and lunch breaks, the actual working hours are only 10 hours, totaling 220 hours per month.
Compared to the previous 420 hours, the workload has decreased by half, but the salary is about the same. In addition, with generous bonuses and benefits, I can earn 40,000 to 50,000 yuan more per year than before.
Who wouldn't be happy about such a good thing?
Chen Haonan held his phone, looking at the astonishing reversals in the comments section, and felt that the world was too magical.
In just two days, he went from being a "hero" to a "beast," and then back to a "hero," completing a dramatic three-stage transformation.
These little cuties!
Chen Haonan cursed under his breath, realizing for the first time the complexity of human nature.
(End of this chapter)
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