Chapter 911 The Local Bully
Chen Shu immediately relayed the news to Chen Yang upon his return.
"Since the person has left, there's no need to worry. What we've discussed is all true. Truth and falsehood, unless he truly encounters the Holy Moon Divine Venerable, he shouldn't bother us again."
"As for the things you're concerned about, I don't think they're necessary at all."
"I've also gathered quite a bit of information in the Snow Forest this time. I'll discuss it with you in detail when we get back."
Chen Yang was already packing his things, preparing to leave the hotel.
Just before Chen Shu's call, Chen Yang had received one from Zhu Jingye.
Ni Dahai, Pang Laiqing, and Zhu Jingye were each contacting other shareholders of Haoneng Construction Group.
Initially, the progress was very rapid.
The funds Chen Yang provided to the three of them were all in their bank accounts, ready to be transferred with a simple action.
Although Haoneng Construction Group had grown larger and larger, these small shareholders rarely received much in dividends.
After completely removing other shareholders' strong informants within Haoneng Construction Group, Zhou Lihao began to restrict their share of profits.
Approximately three-quarters of the annual profits were being concealed by the financial team under Zhou Lihao.
Although everyone was inwardly furious, they dared not speak out. Who would dare to provoke Zhou Lihao on such a matter?
They had all witnessed Zhou Lihao's methods.
It was precisely because they dared not resist that they had joined Haoneng Construction Group. Now that even their few remaining teeth had been pulled out, it was already considered showing them respect that Zhou Lihao hadn't directly kicked them out of the company.
Now, Ni Dahai, Pang Laiqing, and Zhu Jingye were like fools, purchasing their shares at a price exceeding market value.
Most of the intelligent ones immediately sold their shares.
This was a good opportunity to extricate themselves.
Moreover, everyone could sense that something complex was happening behind the scenes.
Although Ni Dahai, Pang Laiqing, and Zhu Jingye held more shares than most, their annual dividends were only a few hundred thousand to a million more.
Yet now, they were suddenly producing such large sums of cash?
Anyone with a brain could see that the three of them must have significant backing.
It wasn't that no one tried to extract information from the trio.
However, this matter concerned their lives, and Zhu Jingye had specifically instructed Ni Dahai and Pang Laiqing to keep their mouths shut tight.
Even if Zhu Jingye were to break his silence, Ni Dahai and Pang Laiqing would absolutely not reveal a single piece of information about Chen Yang.
Although the other shareholders didn't get the intelligence they desired, they had their money and could escape this quagmire.
Ni Dahai, Pang Laiqing, and Zhu Jingye had expected this matter to proceed smoothly until they confronted Zhou Lihao.
However, they unexpectedly ran into a wall.
Not only did the other party refuse to sell their shares to the trio, but they also intended to pry Chen Yang's identity out of them.
If Old Teng hadn't brought people to rescue them, the three of them might have been held captive at their homes.
"Some of them are martial artists. I was afraid that a fight might injure Boss Zhu and the others, so I retreated first."
"I'll transfer two more people from the winery. I guarantee we'll deal with those guys completely!"
Old Teng was also feeling some anger. If it were a one-on-one fight, he wouldn't be afraid of anyone.
They were all Zhou Tian martial artists; at worst, it would be a desperate fight.
But Old Teng could also see that those individuals were not mere showpieces. If they were to injure Zhu Jingye and the others, it would likely disrupt Yangyangyang Company's acquisition plan.
So, he suppressed his anger and led his men to withdraw.
When Chen Yang heard this news, instead of being angry, he was quite pleased and patted Old Teng on the shoulder: "This is not a place where the Heavenly Physician Hall operates. A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake."
"I'm already satisfied that the Zhou family only reacted this late."
Chen Yang had initially planned for Zhou Lihao to even return to Haoneng Construction Group at this point.
"Boss, are you going to act personally?" Old Teng looked at Chen Yang in surprise.
If the boss were to act, those people would be dealt with with a mere wave of his hand.
Chen Yang waved his hand helplessly: "What are you thinking? This isn't a martial arts competition."
"Even if I deal with the Zhou family's martial artists, what then?"
"The shares are still in the hands of those people!"
"If I were to acquire their shares through force, what would be the difference between me and the Zhou family?"
Everyone looked at Chen Yang strangely. If Chen Yang wasn't going to act, then what was he planning...
Chen Yang looked at the curious gazes and chuckled: "Business, after all, cannot escape the realm of profit."
"The remaining few people are not part of the Zhou family. Why should they stubbornly help the Zhou family?"
"Although I don't know what Zhou Lihao has given them, I believe that overthrowing the Zhou family is their greatest benefit."
Amidst the confused looks of everyone, Chen Yang asked Zhu Jingye for his phone number.
The call was answered after only two rings.
"In half an hour, I will be at your office. Regarding Haoneng Construction Group, I believe we need to have a good chat."
Without waiting for a reply, Chen Yang hung up the phone.
The shareholder on the other end was initially furious, but just as he was about to call Zhou Lihao to inform him of this matter, he suddenly calmed down.
The shareholder who had been unwilling to sell his shares was indeed not a member of the Zhou family.
But he was the first local figure the Zhou family had recruited, Zhuo Songhu.
With this connection, even Zhou Lihao had to consult Zhuo Songhu on some matters.
However, later, after the Zhou family fully controlled Haoneng Construction Group and local businesses, although Zhou Lihao said nothing, the long-standing tacit understanding led some later members of the Zhou family to directly step over Zhuo Songhu.
Zhuo Songhu naturally harbored some resentment, but he was very aware of where his current position came from.
If he hadn't joined Haoneng Construction Group back then, Zhuo Songhu would have merely been a manager of a small construction company.
Now, even though he was being surpassed by other members of the Zhou family, he was still a responsible person within Haoneng Construction Group.
As long as Zhou Lihao didn't abandon him, he could continue to stay in Haoneng Construction Group.
Of course, when Zhu Jingye, Ni Dahai, and Pang Laiqing began secretly acquiring shares of Haoneng Construction Group, Zhuo Songhu, he was not unmoved.