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Chapter 1657: Chen Zhiye

Chen Zhiye and Chen Zhifu were both intelligent people who originated from the Chen Family Village. They were also considered to be among the best businessmen. Due to a business deal that offended Hu San, the leader of the punks in Song Jiang, they were forced to leave their hometown and flee abroad.

the older brother Chen Zhifu was afraid of being implicated. He hastily terminated his BP spare machine parts business. He was afraid that Hu San would vent his anger on him if he could not find Chen Zhiye.

Later, Hu San’s crimes were exposed. His subordinates and associates were also sentenced. Chen Zhiye was relieved. The brothers Chen Zhiye and Chen Zhifu were able to rise again in the Chen Family Village.

With Chen Zhiye’s assistance and financial support, Chen Zhifu quickly established an agricultural production company that specialized in selling specialty products from the north. With his brother Chen Zhiye’s strong financial funding and advanced equipment, he quickly became well known and accumulated a lot of wealth within a few years.

Of course, Chen Zhifu was still far behind when compared to Chen Zhiye. Chen Zhiye had an

excellent intuition and was good at flattery. The foreign boss was not that old. He was a young man in his thirties. He was duped by Chen Zhiye’s flattery and immediately hired Chen Zhiye as his confidant. A lot of matters were left to him to handle. Gradually, Chen Zhiye managed to control some of the shares in the company. After Chen Zhiye negotiated several big business deals, the foreigner was pleased to give Chen Zhiye a share of the company’s stock. Although the share was not much in comparison to the company’s overall capital, it was sufficient to make Chen Zhiye a billionaire.

It was not that Chen Zhiye had not thought about using some tricks to take control of the company. After all, this was China. Chen Zhiye was more knowledgeable about the laws and rules than the foreigners, and he was especially clear about the conditions under which he could gradually take control of the company. All he needed to do was to gradually play some tricks. Eventually, the company would be his possession.

However, Chen Zhiye merely thought about it. He didn’t dare to do so in reality. This was because his boss, that foreigner Caique, was no pushover! He had a huge family supporting him from behind!

Although Caique was not an immediate descendant of the family, there was no doubt that he came from a big family. Chen Zhiye had also heard that these big families were protective of each other.

Perhaps, Caique was neither an heir nor valued within the family. However, on the outside, bullying him would be shaming the family’s pride. In any case, the family would not tolerate such events. This regarded the pride of the family. If they kept quiet on such matters, they would become the laughing stock of other families.

Therefore, although Chen Zhiye was drooling at the large amount of easily available financial resources, he did not dare to act impulsively. He could only fantasize in his heart to satisfy his greedy desire.

In the past, he had to leave his homeland and hide in the south after offending the punk, Hu San. If he was to provoke this big family, he would have to seek refuge on another planet.

Chen Zhiye had no choice but to give in. He stopped fighting for control of the company. Instead, he deferred to Caique and sought his approval before doing anything. This made Caique value and trust Chen Zhiye even more. Chen Zhiye’s position had also risen tremendously. Chen Zhiye had worked his way up from a Chairman’s assistant to becoming the current General Manager of the company. Although Chen Zhiye’s scope of authority was similar to when he was Caique’s most trusted confidant, his status had risen significantly.

Chen Zhiye had also become the Chen Family Village’s pride. He was even more respectable than the bureau chief Chen Fei. He was a billionaire after all. A small village like Chen Family Village had never fostered a billionaire since ancient times.

Initially, Chen Zhiye planned to work for Caique for a lifetime. Although he could not take control of the company, the financial returns were good. Besides, he was second only to Caique and above all others. His authority too had reached an unprecedented level. Although he needed to consult Caique for many of his decisions, Caique would merely glance through and rarely rejected them. Most of the time, Chen Zhiye’s decision was the final decision.

Everyone in the company knew this. Hence, they respected Chen Zhiye almost as much as Caique.

However, the world was ever-changing. It was rare for manna to fall from heaven 1 but it happened to Chen Zhiye! Just a few days ago, Caique was suddenly notified by his family that they were facing some problems. He was immediately asked to return to his home abroad!

Chen Zhiye knew about Caique’s trip back home. But, he did not think that it was important in the beginning. It was normal for Caique to return home and stay for a while before coming back. Chen Zhiye was accustomed to this. Thus, he patted his chest and promised that he would work hard to manage the company efficiently during Caique’s absence. With that, Caique could rest assured.

But, after listening, Caique smiled awkwardly and did not say anything. This made Chen Zhiye feel a little apprehensive. Did Caique distrust him? Chen Zhiye tried his best to remember what he did during this time. However, he had not done anything that was outside the rules. He had always respected and deferred to Caique, and he would only proceed after consulting Caique.

Perhaps Caique had discovered his ambitions, but that was impossible! It is true that I had ambitions in the past. But, recently, I have completely given up on them. I have not revealed my ambitions in any of my expressions or actions.

Thinking of this, Chen Zhiye felt more and more apprehensive. He became more careful and conscientious during daily events and dared not show any signs of disrespect. He understood that his current status and power were all given by Caique. He would be nothing if Caique took back his power.

Those subordinates respected him due to his identity as the General Manager. If he was not the General Manager, who would bother with him?

Just when Chen Zhiye was feeling uneasy, Caique suddenly sought Chen Zhiye to have a private conversation with him!

Chen Zhiye did not know why Caique wanted to have a conversation with him before leaving. In the past, Caique would have just left as he pleased. Chen Zhiye was accustomed to this. Caique would only say a few words to him before departing. However, Caique wanted to talk to him personally this time. This made Chen Zhiye quite perturbed even though he did not know why.

“Mr. Caique!” Chen Zhiye knocked on the door of Caique’s office. He found out that these foreigners preferred people to address them as “Mr.” instead of “Chairman”. This made them feel as if they were gentlemen.

” Oh, Mr. Chen, please come in!” Caique heard Chen Zhiye’s voice, raised his head, and gestured him to open the door and come in.

Chen Zhiye was not used to it when Caique initially addressed him as “Mr. Chen Zhiye”. However, Chen Zhiye had become accustomed to it after some time. Anyway, this was Caique’s habit, and he just got used to it.

“Mr. Caique, I’m here. Do you have any instructions?” Chen Zhiye carefully pushed open the door and walked into Caique’s office. Then, he softly closed the door again.

“Take a seat.” Caique was a little puzzled upon looking at the cautious Chen Zhiye, “What’s wrong with you today? Usually, you are easy-going.”

“Nothing, it’s just that I know that Mr. Caique is returning to his home country. I feel sad that you are leaving me…” Chen Zhiye hastily found a reason and said casually.

” Oh? You know about it?” Caique was slightly startled, then he glanced at Chen Zhiye and said, “Since you know, I won’t say much. You have been with me for so many years. Thank you for taking care of things inside and outside the company! ”

“No, no trouble at all…” When Chen Zhiye listened to Caique’s words, his heart suddenly “thudded”. Is Caique really going to fire me?

“I am quite clear on how you treated me. I am quite sure you are clear on how I treated you.” Caique said, “As for this document, you can sign it immediately after you look through it…”

Chapter 1658: An Invitation From Chen Zhifu

“Hey!” Chen Zhiye was immediately stunned. Staring at the documents handed over by Caique, he numbly picked them up and his mind went blank! Am I really going to be sacked just like this? Did Caique realize that I had been playing some dirty tricks secretly? But, that was all in the past. That was when I did not know about the power of the family behind Caique. When I knew how powerful Caique’s family was, I had no more thoughts like this.

“Mr. Chen, what’s the matter with you?” Caique looked puzzlingly at Chen Zhiye, who had lost his composure.

“No… nothing…” Chen Zhiye quickly regained his composure and said in a pitiful voice, “Mr. Caique, over the years, I have been devoted to you. I also have never been disloyal to the company. Please believe me…”

Chen Zhiye started to sniff and cry. This was no surprise, as nobody would feel good after suddenly falling to the ground from the top of a cloud.

“Mr. Chen, of course I am aware of what you just said. That is exactly why I am letting you sign this document.” Caique was even more puzzled, and wondered in his heart if Chen Zhiye was extremely touched? It did not look like it!

“Ah, then you’re still sacking me?” Chen Zhiye was a little confused. In this case, why do you still want to sack me?

“Who said anything about firing you? Take a look at the document before you speak!” Caique looked at Chen Zhiye with slight amusement and pushed the document to him.

Chen Zhiye carefully took the document in his hand. He read it carefully and was stunned. His face had an unfathomable expression, “Mr. Caique, you want to give me forty-one percent of the company’s shares?”

It was no wonder that Chen Zhiye did not believe it. Before this, Caique had given him ten percent of the shares, and it was already worth one hundred million yuan. This time, Caique was going to give him another forty-one percent. Wouldn’t this add up to be more than five hundred million?

Moreover, this was not the key issue. In addition to Chen Zhiye’s own shares, it would be fifty-one percent. In other words, he would become the company’s chairman as he had the most shares!

If he became the chairman, what would Caique be? Besides, although the company was not listed, he was not the only one who owned some of the company’s shares. But the sum of these people’s shares was less than five percent. In other words, Caique still held about 45 percent of the company’s shares.

This made Chen Zhiye extremely confused. What is going on here? Is Caique testing me? Chen Zhiye’s mind immediately cleared up when he thought of this possibility! This must be the case. Otherwise, why would Caique do something so illogical?

When Chen Zhiye thought of it, he quickly and respectfully returned the document to Caique and said carefully, “Mr. Caique, I am not a greedy person. You have treated me well. How can I accept these without guilt?”

“Haha!” Caique laughed twice upon hearing Chen Zhiye’s words, and continued, “Relax, Mr. Chen, I decided to give you the shares after much thought! I am not fooling around! As I said before, I am aware of how you treated me throughout the years. Hence, you deserve these shares! ”

“But, this is too much…” After Chen Zhiye listened to Caique, he said doubtfully, “Mr. Caique, you must know that I already own ten percent of the company’s shares. If you give me this forty-one percent, it will add up to more than half the company’s shares… However, you are the company’s chairman!”

“Have a look at the document below!” Caique did not answer Chen Zhiye’s words directly but told him to continue reading the documents.

“Oh?” Chen Zhiye finished reading the stock transfer document in his hand and then took out another document from below. With one glance, he could not help but turn pale!

“Mr. Caique, are you appointing me as the chairman?” The second document in Chen Zhiye’s hand appointed him as the company’s chairman.

“It seems that you are already very doubtful, so I will tell you the truth!” Keke smiled and said, “Initially, I thought you knew that I am leaving. Now it seems that you don’t know. It is me who messed up.”

“I do know that you are going to leave, but what do you mean?” Chen Zhiye looked at Caique in confusion.

” I don’t need to hide anything from you at this time. My true identity is actually the second heir of a large European family,” said Caique. “Previously, I had no hope of becoming the family master as there was the first heir. I do not want to stay in the family to fight with others, so I came to China and started a business with funding from the family. With the help of the family’s resources, I managed to build an international trade business that is doing well. My original plan was to stay here for the rest of my life, but I didn’t expect to receive an urgent report from the family just a few days ago. A big problem has happened in the family… ”

“Big problem?” Chen Zhiye looked at Caique doubtfully.

“Yes, it’s a big problem!” Caique nodded and said, “The first heir of our family died unexpectedly! As a result, I became the first heir. This time, I was asked to return as the young family master!”

“What? You are going to be a family master?” Chen Zhiye’s mind was spinning with thoughts. He calculated the gains and losses quickly and he instantly understood the situation. Caique was going to be the family master, so he could not manage his business in person. So, Caique was giving the business to Chen Zhiye, his most trusted confidant! Moreover, once Caique became a family master, he could not come to China frequently. Moreover, compared with the position of the family master, this small business was probably nothing to Caique now!

Thinking of this, Chen Zhiye quickly complimented, “Congratulations Mr. Caique for successfully inheriting the position of the family master!”

“Hehe, I didn’t expect that I will actually become the family master!” Caique was quite glad when saying this. After all, how could Caique be happy after living in the shadow of the first heir since childhood? After being suppressed for many years, he had unexpectedly become the first heir. The gap between the first heir and second heir was too wide. It was a wonder that he was not drunk with joy.

When he knew all these, Chen Zhiye was also at ease and signed the two documents without hesitation. The transaction with Caique was completed. As for the shares still held by Caique, Chen Zhiye did not intend to acquire them. Indeed, he was glad that Caique did not leave all the company’s shares to him!

Chen Zhiye was not stupid. Caique was going to be the family master during this trip back home. Before becoming the family master, Caique’s network was sufficient to make the company’s international trade flourish. Now he was about to be the family master. Wouldn’t his network become wider?

I have always maintained a strong bond with Caique. Hence, I do not have to worry about being unable to develop in the future. If all the shares are given to me, it is a short term gain and not a long-term solution!

After seeing off Caique, Chen Zhiye became the company’s chairman. In the end, he resembled the saying to come back to one’s hometown in silken robes 2!

Chen Zhiye felt that it was time for him to return to the Chen Family Village in Song Jiang! His achievements were probably the most outstanding in the Chen Family Village! Chen Zhiye, being a man of his word, gave a call to his brother Chen Zhifu in his hometown. He told his brother that he was flying back and asked him to treat all the distinguished figures in the Chen Family Village to a banquet.

So, the first person Chen Zhifu called after receiving the call from his brother, was Chen Fei. Apart from his brother Chen Zhiye, Chen Fei as the chief of the Song Jiang Police Station was the other person who was doing well.

However, at this special moment, Mother Chen, Chen Fangyu had answered the phone instead. She was puzzled about how Chen Zhifu knew about Chen Mengyan’s abduction.

“Big cousin? Is there anything?” Chen Fangyu asked, baffled.

“My brother Chen Zhiye is coming back to Song Jiang tonight. He is going to invite the respected and successful people in the Chen Family Village to a banquet,” said Chen Zhifu. “Brother Chen Fei is also one of the successful people in the Chen Family Village. As a matter of fact, I called you first. Are you free at night? ”

“So that’s the case…” Chen Fangyu understood the purpose of Chen Zhifu’s call. It was not because of Chen Mengyan. Chen Fangyu was relieved. After all, this kind of incident was not a good thing. Chen Fangyu was not willing to publicize it. However, Chen Mengyan had just returned and Chen Fangyu did not know if she should participate in this kind of activity. Hence, she was slightly hesitant, “Big cousin, I don’t know if our Old Chen has anything to do at night. You also know the nature of his unit. He works overtime every day… ”

1 For manna to fall from heaven: An unexpected benefit.

2 To come back to one’s hometown in silken robes: To return in glory.