650: Chapter 648: The Old Fox’s Temptation 650: Chapter 648: The Old Fox’s Temptation Back in the village, it was still early, around six o’clock or so, the sun had not completely set yet, and everyone from the mine and those returning from farming gathered together near the road, creating a lively atmosphere.
As he passed by, Chen Yang specifically glanced at the convenience store, where Niu Ming was happily busy.
Seeing this, Chen Yang felt quite happy, but he didn’t join the bustle and drove straight back to the clinic.
Just as he opened the door, preparing to sit for a while before making dinner, Wu Kexin arrived from the village committee.
As Wu Kexin entered, it was evident.
Chen Yang nodded, “Yeah.”
“What were you up to?” Wu Kexin asked casually as she sat down.
Chen Yang answered with a smile, “Helped Ruoxi out all day, and I’m pretty tired.”
“Helped Ruoxi all day?” Wu Kexin seemed surprised, “You weren’t just out playing all day, were you?”
“I really was busy all day,” Chen Yang said earnestly.
“Alright then.” Seeing how serious Chen Yang was, she didn’t press any further.
Chen Yang then asked why she had come over.
“I was busy at the village committee all day, too, my legs are numb from sitting, so I came out for a walk,” Wu Kexin replied.
“I see,” Chen Yang said upon hearing this and stood up, “So you’re still sitting now?
Let me accompany you for a walk.”
Wu Kexin felt a warmth in her heart, as that was what she had been thinking, but seeing Chen Yang just returned, looking tired, she hadn’t broached the subject.
She got up too, and the two of them went out for a couple of laps.
While walking, naturally, the two chatted.
Most of their conversation was about trivial matters, with only a small portion about village affairs.
The matters concerning the mine were what particularly interested Chen Yang.
“The mine’s tunnels are all open now, the Gu Family is definitely planning something big.
The related refining equipment will probably be shipped over soon, so it looks like you’ll have your hands full,” Wu Kexin said with a laugh.
Chen Yang was somewhat surprised by this news, but then again, it made sense.
The mine had been operational for over a month, so it was about time to start extracting ore.
That’s great, the sooner the mine generates revenue, the sooner I can earn money while lying down,” Chen Yang said excitedly.
Wu Kexin’s expression, however, remained calm, even somewhat concerned.
“Earning money while lying down is nice, but I don’t think the Gu Family will let you make it that easy, considering how many of them have a bone to pick with you.”
Chen Yang was aware of this, too, but he wasn’t very worried.
He had a contract that put him in the right, and even if the Gu Family tried to play rough, he wasn’t afraid because he had the strength to defend himself.
Moreover, Gao Ya was there, and she would certainly help him minimize trouble as much as possible.
“I’m not too worried about that.
After all, I’ve got a contract.
They can’t just withhold my dividends, can they?” Chen Yang said with a confident smile.
Wu Kexin smiled at his response and didn’t say much more.
They walked quietly for a while, and after it got dark, they both returned to the clinic to cook dinner, and then he dropped Wu Kexin back at the village committee.
Chen Yang had thought about staying the night, but something felt off about this evening, so he decided to head back home.
Indeed, it wasn’t long after he got home that someone came knocking on his door.
And it was Gu Hongwei!
After the ordeal last time, the two of them could say they had completely torn off their masks of pretense.
Yet this guy, he really was adept at disguising himself, or rather, good at hiding his feelings.
When he met Chen Yang, he actually had a full smile on his face, as if the last incident had never happened.
Chen, would it be convenient for me to come in and sit down?
I have something I’d like to talk to you about,” Gu Hongwei stood at the bottom of the stairs and said.
Chen Yang didn’t like him one bit, but he thought it might be about the mining operations and let him in anyway.
Chen Yang nodded indifferently and turned to enter the clinic.
This move irked Gu Ming, who was standing behind Gu Hongwei; he felt Chen Yang was being too arrogant.
He wanted to act out, but with a single look from Gu Hongwei, he immediately backed down.
He could only obediently follow Gu Hongwei up the stairs and into Chen Yang’s house.
“Sit down and talk,” Chen Yang casually pointed to a few stools that were already in the clinic.
Gu Hongwei didn’t stand on ceremony; he sat down following Chen Yang’s cue and began to speak about the purpose of his visit.
“Chen Yang, the main reason for my visit is still to talk to you about the mine…” Gu Hongwei came prepared and started with a lengthy explanation.
It was roughly about the mine’s operations, the investment in terms of time and cost being very high, among other things.
The gist of what he was saying, Chen Yang summed it up in one sentence: “The mine requires a big investment, the returns aren’t high, it’s not really making any money.”
Chen Yang, of course, scoffed at these words; he wouldn’t believe them at all.
However, he didn’t make his stance clear too soon; he wanted to see what else Gu Hongwei would say.
“Hmm, and then, you guys didn’t come all the way just to tell me this, did you?” Chen Yang asked Gu Hongwei in return.
Gu Hongwei gave a sly smile, “Of course we didn’t come to talk about just this.”
“I’m bringing these issues up because I really want you to consider the pharmaceutical factory project that our General Manager Gao mentioned to you last time.”
“As far as I know, you graduated in medical studies, right?
If you set up a pharmaceutical factory, it would be right up your alley, don’t you think?
It suits your field.”
“Besides, the profit margin for a pharmaceutical factory is quite high.
It’s definitely a lucrative project, likely better than a mining operation, don’t you agree?”
Gu Hongwei watched Chen Yang intently, always observing any changes in his expression.
But whatever thoughts Chen Yang had, they remained only in his mind; his face betrayed no change at all.
Seeing no change in Chen Yang, Gu Hongwei couldn’t help but continue.
“Also, the partnership agreement I showed you last time was incomplete.”
“After General Manager Gao went back last time, we discussed it further and decided that as long as you give up your stake in the mine, we could also completely give up all our shares in the pharmaceutical factory.”
“That means, once the pharmaceutical factory is set up, it would belong solely to you, Mr.
What do you think about that?”
Gu Hongwei was like a wily fox, his words full of temptation, trying to lure Chen Yang into giving up his share of the mine.
If things were normal, Chen Yang would definitely have given up his share in the mine without hesitation and taken the pharmaceutical factory instead.
Because what Gu Hongwei was saying made sense.
The pharmaceutical factory could generate economic returns quickly, it aligned with Chen Yang’s profession, and most importantly, the profits truly were very high.
Indeed, it had great advantages over the mine.
But the situation was far from normal.
Chen Yang had heard from Wu Kexin and Yang Ruoxi that the gold mine in the Gu Family’s possession was coveted by many wealthy families from the province.
What did it mean when numerous wealthy families were green with envy and all wanted a piece of the action?