How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 324

The Ye Family’s Attack

Yang Chen chatted with Wu Yunqi for a while, then brought up the order from Tang’s Group.

Yang Chen: “Tang Xia, the chairwoman of Tang’s Group, is my girlfriend. I hope Chairman Wu can give us some more time. I will contact the UAE as soon as possible to urge them to deliver the goods early. Is that okay?”

Wu Yunqi: “Haha… So, President Yang and Chairwoman Tang are lovers. Then we’re all family, and it’s easy to talk. Recently, the international situation has been unstable, and we also want to take advantage of the low international oil prices to buy some goods. However, one company can’t buy much, so we’re cooperating with some domestic import and export companies and buying through their names. Actually, the order isn’t urgent, as long as the goods can be delivered in the end.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… That’s good. Originally, I wanted to exercise my shareholder rights to check the order and financial status of Haicheng Petrochemical, but now it seems there’s no need to check. I trust Chairman Wu will handle things in a way that puts me at ease.”

Wu Yunqi: “Haha… That’s for sure. President Yang can rest assured. Your investment in our group is absolutely sound. We are a large group controlled by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), and I am the chairman appointed by the SASAC, so we are absolutely safe and reliable. When Starlight Investment has the opportunity, give our stock price a boost. Recently, the group’s stock price has been too sluggish, and the market is also down every day, which is really annoying. I hope President Yang can make me happy.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… I understand, I understand. Then we are close partners. I will ask Chairman Wu for help if anything comes up in the future.”

Wu Yunqi: “We must be close partners. Just ask if you need anything. As long as it’s not about kicking me out of my position, everything else is easy to talk about.”

“Haha…” The two laughed heartily.

It sounded like they were just chatting, but they both warned each other, put forward their own conditions, and received promises from each other.

If Wu Yunqi didn’t cooperate, Yang Chen would exercise his shareholder rights to check the company’s finances and business operations.

How many listed companies can withstand a serious audit? This was a warning to Wu Yunqi not to be ungrateful.

Wu Yunqi didn’t show weakness either, emphasizing that Haicheng Petrochemical is a large group controlled by the SASAC, and he is the chairman appointed by the SASAC, implying that his backing is strong enough and he is not afraid of Yang Chen.

Yang Chen requested an extension of the delivery date for Tang Xia’s order, and Wu Yunqi proposed that Starlight Investment should boost Haicheng Petrochemical’s stock price in exchange.

The two laughed together at the end, expressing that they understood each other’s intentions and accepted each other’s conditions.

Yang Chen continued: “Since we are close partners, why don’t you help me to the end and urge the UAE to deliver the goods as soon as possible in the name of Haicheng Petrochemical? Do you think it’s possible, Chairman Wu?”

Wu Yunqi: “This… Since President Yang has spoken, I have to make a call and try, but I can’t guarantee it will work.”

Yang Chen: “It’s okay, Chairman Wu, just try.”

Wu Yunqi: “Okay, I will give President Yang a reply when I have news.”

…

Seeing that it was almost noon, Yang Chen stopped driving and found a cozy little restaurant to eat a small hot pot.

Before he finished his hot pot, Zhang Lijun called Yang Chen.

The situation in Southern Myanmar has been clarified. A man named Li Yunyi robbed the three gold mines invested by Tang’s Group.

Li Yunyi’s great-grandfather immigrated there. The Li family has been operating there for more than 40 years, accumulating wealth through some illegal businesses and building a mercenary team of more than 500 people.

Many telecom scams are done by these people, and they also traffic in people.

The most hateful thing is that they often deceive young people from China to work there, and then detain them there to engage in fraud. In short, they are utterly evil.

Bang Cai has already negotiated with Li Yunyi. Li Yunyi’s intention is to discuss with his partners before deciding whether to return the three gold mines.

Bang Cai gave him a deadline, and he must reply before 8 pm tonight; otherwise, it will be regarded as a refusal to return them, and then they will fight to see who is stronger.

Li Yunyi’s so-called partner must include that trash Ye Xuan.

“Hehe… This is the relationship Ye Xuan talked about. This time, I have to make him pay the price. Xiao Jun, listen, this time, the gold mines must be recovered, Li Yunyi and his gang must be wiped out, the deceived people must be rescued, and the truth about Li Yunyi’s collusion with Ye Xuan must be exposed. I don’t care what kind of relationship Ye Xuan has with Li Yunyi; anyway, their relationship must be made to seem very deep. Understand what I mean? Handle it well. If things are done well, I will transfer 10 million US dollars to your Swiss bank account as a personal reward. If you don’t do it beautifully, or even fail to do it, you will get nothing, and I will also punish you!” Yang Chen said.

Zhang Lijun: “Understood! Brother Chen doesn’t need to give me a reward. It is my duty to complete your task. Just wait for my good news. I will definitely handle it beautifully.”

Yang Chen: “Okay. Remember, pay attention to your own safety, don’t expose yourself, and let Bang Cai do everything. We can secretly spread relevant news.”

Zhang Lijun: “Understood! Thank you, Brother Chen, for your concern. I know what to do. Then I’ll hang up and stay in touch.”

Yang Chen hummed and hung up the phone.

This time, he may not be able to do anything *directly* to Ye Xuan, but he shouldn’t even think about getting away with it.

Colluding with mercenaries in Southern Myanmar, abducting young people to commit fraud, and even trafficking in people—let’s see how the Ye family can protect him.

Now that the special task is completed, Yang Chen is not interested in delivering food anymore.

So, after lunch, he went to the car to take a nap.

Not long after lying down, Yang Da Mi called.

Yang Da Mi: “Brother Chen, are you free tonight? Let’s have dinner together. I’ll introduce you to a friend; I guarantee you’ll be happy.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Really? Then at eight o’clock tonight, let’s meet at Tang Pavilion. I want to see who can make me happy.”

…

At 7:50 pm, Yang Chen arrived at Tang Pavilion.

Tan Hongkai quickly came to greet him and whispered, “Good evening, Mr. Yang. Yang Da Mi is waiting for you in the private room with Liu Tianxian.”

Yang Chen: “Oh, Liu Tianxian [a famous actress], no wonder she said I would be happy.”

Tan Hongkai: “I have something else to tell you. Haicheng Petrochemical’s CEO Wang Baoxi and the young master of F康 Valve [Fukang Valve] are eating in 210.”

Yang Chen: “Why are those two eating together? Let’s go take a look.”

Tan Hongkai nodded and led Yang Chen to private room 210.

At this time, in private room 210.

Zhao Fukang: “It’s too difficult to find a virgin now. Li Yunxi is a 26-year-old graduate student and still a virgin. She’s beautiful, has a good figure, and has a scholarly air about her. She’s really my type. That bastard Yang Chen dared to ruin my good time; I must make him pay the price.”

Wang Baoxi: “Haha… Young Master Zhao has good taste. It’s really rare to be a virgin at 26 in this day and age. It’s like winning 5 million in the lottery. We’ll join hands with the Ye family to deal with Yang Chen. Come, let’s have a drink and wish Young Master Zhao all the best and take her first blood soon.”

“Haha…” The two smiled lewdly.

“Knock knock knock!”

Someone knocked on the door.

The two quickly quieted down, exchanged a glance, and Zhao Fukang shouted loudly, “Who is it?”

Tan Hongkai: “Hello, esteemed guests, I am Tan Hongkai, the manager of Tang Pavilion. Our boss is here and wants to say hello to you two.”

Zhao Fukang smiled and said, “He must want to flatter President Wang. I’ll open the door and let him in. Maybe he’ll give us a few bottles of good wine to drink.”

Wang Baoxi nodded with a smile. He thought Zhao Fukang was right. It’s hard to say whether he’ll give them wine, but he’s definitely here to flatter him.

Zhao Fukang opened the door of the private room and asked with a smile, “Hello, Manager Tan, where is your boss?”

Tan Hongkai stepped aside to the left, and Yang Chen moved one step from the right, saying with a smile, “He’s here.”

Zhao Fukang was shocked and said, “You… you are the boss of Tang Pavilion?”

Yang Chen: “Yes. I heard that you and Wang Baoxi are eating here, so I came over to take a look. If you two are colluding to deal with me, then I have to prepare in advance.”

Yang Chen bumped Zhao Fukang away with his shoulder and walked into the private room with a smile.

Wang Baoxi stood up in shock and said, “I really underestimated you. I didn’t expect you to be the boss of Starlight Investment and buy Tang Pavilion. But it doesn’t matter; I have enough confidence to handle you.”

Yang Chen: “Just you guys?”

Wang Baoxi: “And Ye Xuan of the Ye family! I only found out this afternoon that you also have a grudge against Young Master Ye. You injured Young Master Ye for Tang Xia of the Tang family, and the Ye family is preparing to retaliate against you. We’ll join forces to deal with you. Don’t even mention blocking your account; it’s questionable whether you can even stay in Haicheng.”

Yang Chen: “So, Ye Xuan asked President Wang to help force Tang’s Group to deliver the goods immediately; otherwise, he would demand that Tang’s Group pay three times the penalty for breach of contract. Is that right?”

Wang Baoxi felt that he was the CEO of a state-owned enterprise, and Ye Xuan was the only successor of the Ye family, so their alliance was more than enough to deal with Yang Chen.

Yang Chen would definitely win in terms of money.

But money is worthless in the face of power. Yang Chen dared to injure the next head of the Ye family, which meant he was doomed.

Originally, Wang Baoxi didn’t have much confidence in dealing with Yang Chen, but now his boss believed it, as long as he joined forces with the Ye family.

So, it didn’t matter if he admitted it in front of Yang Chen now.

“That’s right! You’re absolutely right. Young Master Ye asked me to help Tang’s Group. But what can you do to me?” Wang Baoxi replied with a smile.

Yang Chen: “Your level is too low; I don’t even bother to deal with you. You better call the secretary of the board or the chairman to ask about the recent changes in the group’s equity.”

After speaking, Yang Chen turned and left.

Wang Baoxi was stunned for a while, then quickly took out his phone and called the secretary of the board.

Wang Baoxi: “Hello, Secretary Chen, has there been any change in our group’s equity recently?”

Secretary: “Yes! I just received a notice today that Mr. Yang Chen has acquired 9% of the group’s equity and has become the second largest shareholder. I am working overtime to make an announcement, which will be sent out later or at the close of the market tomorrow. What’s wrong? Is there anything wrong, President Wang?”

Wang Baoxi: “Yang… Yang Chen? Yang Chen, the boss of Starlight Investment?”

Secretary: “Yes! It’s him. The chairman is very happy, and the leaders of the SASAC are also very happy, because Starlight Investment’s stock always rises wherever it invests. It is certain that our group’s stock price will skyrocket, at least double. It’s a pity that you only have hundreds of thousands of shares in your hand; otherwise, you could have made a lot of money in this wave.”

Wang Baoxi laughed awkwardly three times and said, “Okay… okay. I see. Secretary Chen, you’re busy; I’ll hang up first.”

Hanging up the phone, Wang Baoxi was a little lost and slowly sat down.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Fukang quickly asked in a low voice, “President Wang, what happened?”

Wang Baoxi replied softly, “The secretary said that Yang Chen acquired 9% of the group’s equity today and is now the second largest shareholder of the group. The chairman and the leaders of the SASAC are very happy because Starlight Investment’s stock always skyrockets wherever it invests. In this case, they will definitely curry favor with Yang Chen, and all my social connections cannot be used to deal with Yang Chen.”

“Ah? He’s too ruthless. He directly acquired 9% of Haicheng Petrochemical’s equity in order to deal with you!” Zhao Fukang said in shock.

He had never seen a rich man acquire the other party’s company’s equity on the same day in order to retaliate against someone.

Wang Baoxi sighed and said, “Then I’m done for. I’m going to be removed, and your company won’t be able to continue cooperating with Haicheng Petrochemical. Unless the Ye family can bring down Yang Chen, otherwise, we have no chance to turn the tables.”

The two were still happily fantasizing just now, but now they are as withered as eggplants beaten by frost.

…

At this time, Yang Chen had already added Liu Tianxian as a friend and even took a photo with her.

“Please sit down; let’s eat and chat,” Yang Chen said with a smile.

Yang Da Mi and Liu Tianxian both nodded with a smile and sat down.

Yang Da Mi: “Qianqian, I told you that Brother Chen is very handsome; now you believe it.”

Liu Tianxian nodded with a gentle smile and said, “He is indeed very handsome. I heard from Mimi that Brother Chen has nothing to do usually, so he drives a taxi and delivers food to pass the time?”

Yang Chen: “Yes! People can’t be too idle; otherwise, they will easily become decadent. Driving a taxi, delivering food, passing the time, and exercising is also good.”

Liu Tianxian: “Then Brother Chen, you are really special. Come, let’s use tea instead of wine; I’ll toast Brother Chen.”

Yang Chen nodded with a smile, picked up his water glass, clinked glasses with Liu Tianxian, and took a sip of tea.

“Come, let’s eat; we’ll chat after we finish eating,” Yang Chen said with a smile.

The three happily finished dinner.

The waiter came in to clean up the tableware and served a fruit platter.

After dinner and fruit, it was time to talk about business.

Yang Chen: “We recently want to start filming the movie version of ‘Three Lives Three Worlds’ [a popular novel/drama], I wonder if Miss Liu is interested?”

Liu Tianxian: “Yes! I’ve read Mimi’s script for the TV series version. I think the role of Bai Qian is very good, with three stages and three images, which is very challenging.”

Yang Chen: “That’s good. If Miss Liu is interested, go to Starlight Entertainment to talk to Yang Zhen when you have time. Once you confirm the lead actress, we will immediately start selecting the male lead.”

Liu Tianxian: “Okay, I will go to Starlight Entertainment to talk to President Yang tomorrow. Thank you, Brother Chen, for your consideration.”

Yang Chen: “No need. Just act well. You want the salary, I want the box office; we both get what we need.”

Yang Da Mi: “Qianqian, Brother Chen is a very good person, especially upright and kind, much easier to talk to than other investors. Just focus on filming; I wish you a big box office for the movie version, and you can also win the Best Actress award.”

Liu Tianxian: “Hee hee… If I can really become a Best Actress, I will definitely invite Brother Chen and you to have a good drink and celebrate.”

…

Late at night.

Yang Chen was getting ready to sleep when Wu Yunqi, chairman of Haicheng Petrochemical, called.

Wu Yunqi: “President Yang, I’m sorry to bother you so late. I have an emergency to tell you. I had already asked someone to try to contact the UAE, but just now, Mr. Ye Kaiguo of the Ye family personally asked me not to interfere in your affairs. He also said that he would tell the SASAC not to interfere in your affairs either. The Ye family has been operating in Haicheng for decades, and their power is intricate. I am just a lone wolf and don’t dare to confront them head-on. So…”

Yang Chen: “Okay! I understand. It’s not your fault; I understand your difficulties.”

Wu Yunqi: “Thank you, thank you. It’s good that President Yang can understand my difficulties. But I am still President Yang’s good friend. Just say anything you need in the future, and I will definitely help if I can. If I still encounter such a situation, then I really can’t help it, and I can only ask President Yang not to blame me.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Chairman Wu, don’t think too much; I can understand everything. The Ye family has been operating in Haicheng for decades, but they can’t extend their reach to Beijing, right?”

Wu Yunqi: “That’s true, but if the relationship President Yang finds is too weak, it still won’t be able to handle the Ye family.”

Yang Chen: “What about Dragon Petroleum? I just acquired 5% of the equity. If I ask Chairman Li to contact the UAE, the Ye family can’t threaten him, right?”

Wu Yunqi was shocked and said, “President Yang even acquired 5% of Dragon Petroleum’s equity! Then there’s definitely no problem. If you call Chairman Li, he will definitely not be interfered with by the Ye family.”

Yang Chen: “Okay! I understand. I’ll hang up. I’ll call him tomorrow.”

Wu Yunqi: “Okay, okay. President Yang, let’s have dinner together when you have time. I think we can have a lot of topics to talk about, and our relationship can be closer.”

“Haha…” The two laughed in unison.

Early the next morning, Yang Chen called Li Aimin, chairman of Dragon Petroleum Group.

After listening to Yang Chen’s words, Li Aimin said with a smile, “These are all small things. We are in the process of handing over a batch of goods with the UAE. I’ll ask them to mention it, and the UAE will definitely deliver Tang’s Group’s goods as soon as possible.”

Yang Chen: “Okay, then I’ll thank Chairman Li in advance.”

Li Aimin: “No thanks, no thanks, we are all on the same side, no need to say thank you. In return, President Yang, help us boost the stock price and improve the group’s morale. I should be thanking President Yang.”

Yang Chen: “It’s easy to say. We will take advantage of the situation to pull a wave tomorrow when the market opens. It’s hard to say how high it will go, but it’s not difficult to break the trillion-dollar market value.”

Li Aimin: “Haha… President Yang should have invested in our Dragon Petroleum long ago. I’ll call them now and tell them to tell the UAE to deliver Tang’s Group’s goods today.”

Yang Chen: “Okay. Then I’ll hang up first, Chairman Li, you’re busy.”

…

Dragon American International Hospital.

Ye Xuan broke two ribs last time when Yang Chen hit him, and he is still being treated in the hospital.

Suddenly, he received a call from Wang Baoxi, CEO of Haicheng Petrochemical.

Ye Xuan: “President Wang, what’s the matter?”

Wang Baoxi: “Tang’s Group just sent a message that they are going to deliver the goods. The UAE has already shipped the goods, which will be delivered to Haicheng Port along with Dragon Petroleum’s goods.”

Ye Xuan: “Ah? How could this happen? Didn’t my grandfather go to Wu Yunqi? How dare he help Tang’s Group urge the delivery?”

Wang Baoxi: “It’s not Chairman Wu, but Chairman Li of Dragon Petroleum. In addition to acquiring 9% of Haicheng Petrochemical’s equity, Yang Chen also acquired 5% of Dragon Petroleum’s equity. And both acquisitions were completed in the last two days; obviously, he acquired them for the sake of Tang’s Group’s goods.”

Ye Xuan: “Damn it! Is there something wrong with his brain? He actually spent tens of billions to acquire the equity of these two groups for a woman. With so much money, what kind of woman can’t he find! Okay, I see. Is there anything else to say?”

Wang Baoxi: “F康 Valve has been disqualified as a supplier to Haicheng Petrochemical and Dragon Petroleum. They will suffer heavy losses, and their listing plan will be ruined. And… I have also been removed and transferred to the street office [a low-level government position]. Hehe… I ended up like this all for Young Master Ye. I hope Young Master Ye will not forget my hard work.”

Ye Xuan was so angry that he sat up, which caused the wound on his chest to hurt, making him grimace in pain.

“Damn it, this kid is really ruthless! He’s really just using money to砸 [smash]! Okay! I don’t believe that my Ye family has been operating in Haicheng for sixty years, and I still can’t beat this little bastard! You will be wronged for the time being by going to the street office. When I solve Yang Chen, I will definitely find a way to get you back. Don’t worry, you have helped me, and I will always remember it,” Ye Xuan said naively.

Wang Baoxi naively believed it and said, “Haha… I knew Young Master Ye wouldn’t forget me. I believe in the strength of the Ye family and will definitely be able to solve him. I’ll go see you when I have time; I’m hanging up.”

Hanging up the phone, Ye Xuan quickly called his grandfather.

Ye Xuan: “Grandpa, Yang Chen got Tang’s Group’s goods from the UAE through Chairman Li of Dragon Petroleum.”

Ye Kaiguo: “What? Why would Chairman Li of Dragon Petroleum help him?”

Ye Xuan: “Wang Baoxi said that Yang Chen not only acquired the equity of Haicheng Petrochemical, but also acquired 5% of the equity of Dragon Petroleum. I really didn’t expect this kid to be so willing to spend money for Tang Xia, and he 砸 [smashed] tens of billions at once.”

Ye Kaiguo: “In that case, we do have to start with Starlight Investment and get rid of this company, so he will have no capital. You take good care of your injuries; I will definitely avenge you.”

Ye Xuan: “Okay, Grandpa. You should also pay attention to your health.”

Ye Kaiguo: “Hehehe… I know. I’m hanging up.”

Ye Kaiguo got up and said to the butler, “Lao Zhang, go call A Long.”

Lao Zhang nodded and quickly went to find Ye Xuan’s father, Ye Long.

Not long after, Ye Long ran over with Lao Zhang.

Ye Long: “Dad, what’s the matter? I’m busy. I’m going to the hospital to see Xiao Xuan later.”

Ye Kaiguo: “You count all the industries of our Ye family, make a summary, print it out, and show it to me.”

Ye Long: “Dad, what are you going to do?”

Ye Kaiguo: “Of course, I’m going to avenge Xiao Xuan. Yang Chen broke two of his ribs. If I don’t avenge this, my Ye family will have wasted a Jiazi [sixty-year cycle] in Haicheng.”

Ye Long nodded and quickly went to prepare the materials.

Ye Kaiguo was about to use the Ye family’s connections to launch a fatal attack on Starlight Investment.