Chapter Four: Some People Need to Be Taught a Lesson

The moment Mr. Shen from Huading Corporation finished speaking, all of Tianmu Corporation’s senior executives, including Qin Muxue, were left in utter shock.

Huading Corporation was investing ten million?

With this ten million, Tianmu Corporation could definitely weather the crisis.

Qin Muxue looked at Shen Donghua in disbelief. “Mr. Shen, did I hear you correctly?”

Shen Donghua was now the newly appointed CEO of Huading Corporation in Linhai City, personally put in place by Chen Yang. Everything that was happening had been orchestrated by Chen Yang.

There was no way Qin Muxue could have misheard.

Shen Donghua chuckled, “Of course you heard correctly. I’ve brought the agreement with me. If you have time now, we can sign it immediately.”

Qin Muxue responded hurriedly, “Yes, yes, I have time.”

With Shen Donghua ready to invest ten million, even if she didn’t have time, she’d make time.

She quickly walked over to Shen Donghua, though her curiosity couldn’t help but drift to Chen Yang—she couldn’t understand how he had become acquainted with Mr. Shen.

But for now, Qin Muxue was eager to sign the contract, so she set aside her questions and said, “Mr. Shen, please come to my office.”

Shen Donghua nodded with a smile. “Of course.”

Eventually, the agreement was signed in Qin Muxue’s office. Overjoyed, she and Chen Yang escorted Shen Donghua to his car before returning.

Once she turned back, Qin Muxue’s gaze naturally fell upon Chen Yang.

She had so many questions about him this time.

First, how was Chen Yang associated with Shen Donghua? And why would Shen Donghua invest ten million in her company?

Her confusion swirled, compelling her to ask, “How did you end up with Mr. Shen?”

Chen Yang scratched his head. “Mr. Shen is the father of a high school classmate of mine, and I’ve always gotten along well with that classmate. Through him, I got in touch with Mr. Shen, and that’s how we ended up together.”

Chen Yang couldn’t help but admire his own improvisation.

Ever since he decided not to announce to the world that he was now worth twenty billion, he’d become more and more adept at hiding the truth.

But he didn’t mind. For now, he simply didn’t want his mother-in-law to know about his wealth.

So, for the time being, he’d keep it a secret.

“I see. Then I truly have to thank you this time,” Qin Muxue said earnestly.

Chen Yang laughed, “It’s nothing. As long as your company can get through the crisis, that’s all that matters.”

Qin Muxue gazed at him deeply.

She suddenly realized that Chen Yang had changed a lot.

She couldn’t understand why he seemed to have become a better man overnight.

“Oh, right! When I walked into your company’s conference room earlier, I overheard you arguing with that man with the red nose, didn’t I?” Chen Yang recalled and asked curiously.

Qin Muxue glanced at him.

Normally, she wouldn’t bother sharing her company’s troubles with Chen Yang.

But today, considering he had secured a ten-million investment for her, she replied softly, “Yes, that was the deputy general manager. He was upset with me for not bringing in investment, so we argued. But now that I’ve secured the funding, he shouldn’t have anything more to say.”

“Really? You have someone like that in your company? Let me teach him a lesson for you,” Chen Yang joked with a grin.

Hearing this, Qin Muxue worried he’d make trouble and quickly said, “Don’t do anything foolish. Who do you think you can teach a lesson to?”

Chen Yang chuckled, “Of course, I was only joking.”

“Don’t make that kind of joke again,” Qin Muxue scolded seriously.

“All right, all right. You go get busy. With ten million in new investment, you’ll have plenty on your plate,” Chen Yang said with a smile.

“Yes, thank you,” Qin Muxue said again.

Chen Yang laughed, “Come on, we’re an old married couple. Why be so formal?”

Blushing, Qin Muxue gave him a quick smile before turning to leave.

This time, with Chen Yang securing a ten-million investment for her, she was naturally grateful.

However, her impression of him remained unchanged—he still seemed like someone with no future, nothing more than a deliveryman.

Little did she know that Chen Yang was now worth twenty billion and the head of Huading Group in the provincial capital.

But Chen Yang had no intention of telling her.

He saw no point.

Watching Qin Muxue disappear into the building, Chen Yang turned and called Lin Qianyao, far away in the provincial capital. “Director Lin, can you find me some reliable men in Linhai? I want to teach someone a lesson.”

On the other end, Lin Qianyao laughed, “Mr. Chen, who do you have in mind?”

“There’s a guy at my wife’s company who dared to covet her position during a meeting. I’d like to give him a bit of guidance,” Chen Yang replied with a smile.

Lin Qianyao thought for a moment, then confidently said, “No problem. I know a very capable boss in Linhai. I’ll have him contact you.”

“Great, have him get in touch,” Chen Yang agreed.

After hanging up, it wasn’t long before the boss called. They exchanged a few words, and Chen Yang learned that this man, Wu Guangde, was a major figure in the bathhouse, KTV, and nightclub business, with over fifty men working for him.

Knowing who he was dealing with, Wu Guangde treated Chen Yang with the utmost respect.

Chen Yang was direct. He told him to find the red-nosed man from Tianmu Corporation that evening, and then hung up.

At seven in the evening, while Chen Yang was strolling outside, he received a call from Wu Guangde, who cheerfully reported that the man had been captured and was waiting in Room 203 at the Rose Hotel in Linhai.

Chen Yang immediately hailed a taxi to the hotel. Entering Room 203, he saw Huang Youlong, the red-nosed man, tied to a chair with hemp rope, terror on his face.

Beside him sat a chubby, pale-skinned man smoking a cigarette. This had to be Wu Guangde, Lin Qianyao’s trusted associate.

Wu Guangde’s face lit up when he saw Chen Yang arrive. He hurried over, offering a cigarette. “Brother Chen, have a smoke.”

“I don’t smoke,” Chen Yang waved him off.

Wu Guangde put the cigarette away. At that moment, Huang Youlong looked at Chen Yang in astonishment. “It’s you.”

“That’s right, it’s me. You recognize me, don’t you?” Chen Yang smiled faintly.

“Of course I do. Aren’t you Mrs. Qin’s husband?” Huang Youlong stammered.

“That’s right. Do you know why you’re here?” Chen Yang grinned.

Huang Youlong frowned. “Is it because of what happened this morning?”

“So you’re self-aware. You dared to covet my wife’s position and even dared to be harsh with her,” Chen Yang said coldly.

Huang Youlong hurriedly explained, “I only argued with her about work. There’s no personal grudge. As for wanting her position, I admit that was wrong.”

“Since you know you’re wrong, tomorrow morning at work you’ll apologize to my wife, won’t you?” Chen Yang demanded.

Huang Youlong nodded rapidly. “Yes, I will. I promise.”

Yet inwardly, he was bewildered.

As far as he knew, Qin Muxue’s husband was nothing but a deliveryman, someone with no status at all.

But today, he seemed so assertive and powerful.

Could the rumors have been false all along?

While Huang Youlong’s thoughts raced, Chen Yang continued, “In the future, do your job properly at my wife’s company. Don’t even think about stepping out of line. If I hear you disrespect her again, I’ll break your legs.”

“No, no,” Huang Youlong stammered. “Ms. Qin has just secured a ten-million investment. I’ll support her wholeheartedly. I wouldn’t dream of disrespecting her.”

“You’d best remember every word you’re saying now,” Chen Yang said icily.

“I will, I will. I promise,” Huang Youlong nodded desperately.

Wu Guangde spoke up, “Remember what Brother Chen told you. From now on, show the utmost respect to his family. Otherwise, next time, you won’t get off so easily.”

“Yes, yes, I’ll remember everything you both said,” Huang Youlong replied nervously.

“Let him go,” Chen Yang instructed Wu Guangde.

Wu Guangde walked up to Huang Youlong, took a long drag of his cigarette, and threatened, “When you get back, act like nothing happened tonight. If you dare play any tricks, I’ll see to it you can never be a man again.”