Chapter 421 Visit 2
The cicadas chirping outside the window were so noisy it was annoying.
Gu Yangang arrived at the office in the Tianjin-Hebei Industrial Zone, where Chen Jun, along with legal counsel, presented him with the prepared investigation materials.
He looked through it very carefully, his jawline gradually tightening.
After a while.
He closed the folder and said to Chen Jun, "Call Vice President Huang over."
When Vice President Huang, who had been with him for five years, entered the room, he was smiling. But when Gu Yan gently pushed the folder in front of him, his smile froze.
"Explain," Gu Yan said calmly.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Vice President Huang's face as he offered several far-fetched reasons.
Gu Yan listened, his fingers slowly tapping on the table.
"Your daughter is studying in the UK, and the apartment you bought last year is registered in your spouse's name. Should I continue?"
The office fell silent.
Vice President Huang's lips trembled, and he was speechless for a moment.
"Pack your things," Gu Yan said. "The legal department will handle things for you."
Vice President Huang, his eyes red, slammed his fist on the table. "Gu Yan, you're ruthless!"
Gu Yan looked at the other person coldly: "The extra money you took is enough for a ten-year sentence. If you keep bothering me..."
He gestured to his legal department, "Follow the procedure."
Vice President Huang clutched his chest and walked away with a livid face.
Gu Yan decided that Chen Jun would stay and take charge of this area.
Chen Jun hesitated for a moment: "Boss, I've never managed the entire factory before."
“Everyone has a first time.” Gu Yan patted his shoulder. “You’ve been with me for so many years, it’s time for you to stand on your own.”
When Chen Jun finally heard the appointment notice, he solemnly promised, "Boss, I will definitely do my job well."
After dealing with these matters, Gu Yan took Chen Anna back to Huacheng.
The fatigue from days of travel had left him looking tired. On the plane, he closed his eyes to rest, while Chen Anna quietly leaned on his shoulder.
The situation in the industrial zone was more complicated than he had anticipated.
The vice president who had been with him for eight years had woven a web of interests right under his nose.
Gu Yan felt a chill at his fingertips as he flipped through the documents, not from anger, but from a clarity that came after being fooled.
Back at Huacheng Company, Gu Yan convened a meeting with middle and senior management overnight.
The meeting room was filled with smoke as he wrote individual names on the whiteboard, the lines crisscrossing.
"Investigate everything thoroughly." His voice wasn't loud, but it made everyone present straighten their backs.
For several days in a row, the light in Gu Yan's office stayed on until late at night.
He didn't hesitate at all when dealing with the woodworms, but he felt a sense of exhaustion deep down.
Over the years, people have come and gone in his life, and there are very few he can truly trust. He needs more reliable people, like Chen Jun, who is young, down-to-earth, and hardworking.
Gu Yan instructed Secretary Wang, Vice President Wan, and others to be responsible for recruiting new assistants and similar positions.
He was busy with work and interviewing new employees.
Chen Anna tried several times to arrange to meet him with her parents, but the meeting was postponed each time.
He finally found some free time one Friday.
Chen Anna snapped out of her daze and walked behind him to massage his temples. "No need for such formalities."
He had his secretary, Wang, prepare gifts—elegant, expensive, interesting… a whole variety that filled the trunk.
After looking through it, Chen Anna laughed at him for being too formal. Her parents had long since decided that he was their son-in-law, and even if Gu Yan went empty-handed, they would probably still be all smiles.
Gu Yan straightened his tie in front of the mirror. "This is a formal discussion about the wedding, so we need to be mindful of the etiquette."
Anna hugged him from behind, pressing her cheek against his back.
“My parents are eager for me to marry you, and so am I…” she said softly.
Gu Yan turned around and pulled her into his arms, giving her a light kiss on the forehead: "Once your parents give their approval, we'll set the date for your trip back to Jian'an for the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Anna Chen tilted her head back and leaned close to his lips. He lowered his head to return the kiss, and after a moment they gently parted: "It's time to go."
Chen Anna finally snapped out of her daze, her cheeks flushed. She stole a glance at Gu Yan's profile, seeing his still calm demeanor, and a pang of sadness rose in her heart. He was always like this...
When Gu Yan helped her into the car, he proactively fastened her seatbelt. Chen Anna felt a surge of happiness. He was so attentive and considerate to her; he must love her, right?
The Chen family runs a business in Hong Kong and only officially returned to Guangzhou in recent years. Now, the business in Hong Kong is being taken over by Chen Anna's older brother and sister. As the youngest daughter in the family, Chen Anna only receives shares and dividends.
The eldest son and eldest daughter of the Chen family both married wealthy businessmen from Hong Kong. Chen Anna, on the other hand, was simple-minded and did not like socializing. Her parents only asked that Chen Anna marry a man she liked.
Two years ago, after Chen Anna and Gu Yan got together, Chen's parents investigated Gu Yan and were very satisfied.
In short, Mr. and Mrs. Chen were very satisfied with this young man who had built such a large business from scratch and had no bad habits.
At this moment, Gu Yan and Chen Anna entered the villa gate, with Gu Yan carrying so many gifts in his hands.
Chen's mother scolded, "It's good that you're here, but why did you bring so many gifts?"
Gu Yan bowed slightly and handed the gifts to the maid: "These are just small things to show my respect to you two. Please don't be so polite with me."
Mr. Chen came out of the living room and patted Gu Yan on the shoulder: "I've been saying you'd come since early this morning. Have some tea first, your older brother will be back soon."
"It's a good opportunity to catch up with my elder brother," Gu Yan said with a smile.
When I played golf with Brother Chen last time, he brought up the issue of building materials import quotas, and he later gave up 20% of the profits.
I wonder why the eldest brother of the Chen family came to see him this time. Was it simply out of hospitality? Or was there another motive?
Amidst the fragrant aroma of tea, Mr. Chen poured Phoenix Dancong tea from the purple clay teapot into a white porcelain cup, pushed the cup over, and asked, "I heard there was some trouble at the factory in Tianjin and Hebei?"
Gu Yan gently twirled the rim of the cup with his fingertip.
News travels fast...
"Normal personnel adjustment." He took a sip of tea. "When things get too big, you have to weed out some of the less capable ones."
Anna Chen took her father's arm. "Dad, he's been so busy lately, he finally got to come home, please let him rest~ Don't keep asking him all this..."
She secretly kicked Gu Yan's leg again.
Gu Yan understood and changed the subject to the orchids that Chen's mother had recently been growing.
Chen Anna pouted and acted spoiled, trying to avoid making things difficult for Gu Yan with her parents...
Chen's mother tapped her youngest daughter's forehead with her finger, "Girls grow up and leave home."
As the group chatted idly, footsteps echoed from the entrance.
The eldest brother of the Chen family came in carrying a briefcase. When he saw Gu Yan, he smiled and said, "Mr. Gu, it's rare that you have time. I left you an invitation to the yacht club we talked about last time."
"Just call me Ayan, brother." Gu Yan stood up and nodded. "Thank you for the invitation, brother. I happen to know a few shipping magnates, and I heard they are looking for new supply chains recently."
Mr. Chen lowered his eyes as he poured tea, a slight smile playing on his lips.
This young son-in-law is indeed shrewd. His seemingly casual remarks are actually a subtle hint about the resources he holds. If this son-in-law proves to be a capable leader, he wouldn't mind giving his daughter more shares and company assets...
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