How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 172

I’ll Play You and Your Son to Death!

Yang Chen stayed overnight at Lin Yiren’s house to comfort her, as she was emotionally unstable.

Even for Yang Chen, with his strong physique, comforting her all night was quite a physical task.

Because of the shareholders’ meeting in the afternoon, and to welcome the second-largest shareholder, all the flight attendants favored by the leaders were called in to the group to prepare.

Lin Yiren also received a message from Li Jiuyi.

However, Li Jiuyi didn’t ask her to go to the group to prepare for welcoming the new second-largest shareholder. Instead, he threatened her to leave Yang Chen as soon as possible and be with him, or he wouldn’t arrange her to work on the next flight to the US.

Since they had already fallen out, Li Jiuyi was now blatantly using his position to attempt to sexually harass her.

Lin Yiren refused Li Jiuyi very firmly.

“If that’s really the case, then I’ll resign this afternoon. No need for you to bother.”

To reward Lin Yiren for being so sensible, Yang Chen comforted her once more.

After lunch, Yang Chen took Lin Yiren to Donglong Aviation Group.

“Ah Chen, what do you think I should do after I resign? Or should I buy a car and drive for a ride-hailing service like you?” Lin Yiren asked with a smile.

Yang Chen smiled and replied, “Why resign? Isn’t being a flight attendant great?”

Lin Yiren: “Ah? I wouldn’t dare to dream of becoming a chief purser. I have to submit to that bastard Li Jiuyi just to keep my job as a flight attendant. Forget it, the thought of the people around me disregarding emotions for the sake of profit makes me unwilling to work here. I’ll go try interviewing at other airlines later. If that doesn’t work, then I’ll change careers. I have hands and feet, there’s gotta be something I can do to support myself, right?”

Yang Chen nodded in appreciation and said, “That’s right! Just based on that thought, I think you’re stronger than most girls. Nowadays, many girls submit to unspoken rules for the sake of work and money. You’re much better than them. Tonight, go buy something, and I’ll pay for it as a reward for your good performance last night.”

Lin Yiren’s cheeks turned red, and she quickly lowered her head shyly, subconsciously touching her lips, seemingly savoring the memory.

At this moment, at Donglong Aviation Group, the flight attendants who were off duty today were in emergency rehearsals.

“Who is this second-largest shareholder? Why does the chairman value him so much?”

“Our group’s controlling shareholder is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) [a government agency overseeing state-owned enterprises]. The second-largest shareholder acquired 28% of the shares, becoming the group’s largest individual shareholder. SASAC has given orders to maintain a good relationship with the second-largest shareholder. This way, SASAC, together with the second-largest shareholder, can dominate the shareholders’ meeting and the board of directors.”

“Damn, does that mean this second-largest shareholder will definitely be valued by SASAC?”

“Of course, otherwise, they wouldn’t be holding such a grand welcoming ceremony. Actually, SASAC doesn’t need to be so polite. After all, they are SASAC. As long as the second-largest shareholder isn’t stupid, they definitely won’t go against SASAC. However, someone who can acquire 28% of the shares is definitely not simple and definitely has investments in more than just Donghang. Maintaining a good relationship with such a person will definitely lead to more cooperation opportunities in the future. Big shots only care about cooperation and benefits. If they can do things decently, of course, they will make both sides look good.”

…

In theory, as long as Yang Chen’s brain isn’t malfunctioning, he definitely won’t go against SASAC.

However, SASAC considered an extreme situation, which is that foreign capital might buy off Yang Chen and use his 28% stake to make trouble.

A group like Donghang absolutely cannot allow foreign capital to interfere, otherwise, many problems will arise.

For example, one of the proposals to be discussed at this shareholders’ meeting is whether to buy Airbus or Boeing.

SASAC has already made a decision based on international relations and the situation: buy Airbus aircraft.

If foreign capital controls Yang Chen’s voting rights, this matter would be hard to say.

If US capital controls Yang Chen’s voting rights, they will definitely choose to buy Boeing.

If European capital controls Yang Chen’s voting rights, they will definitely choose to buy Airbus.

However, whether to buy Boeing or Airbus requires more consideration of international relations and other issues, and definitely cannot be considered purely from a commercial perspective. This requires absolutely no foreign capital intervention to interfere with the vote at the shareholders’ meeting.

Therefore, SASAC values the 28% stake in Yang Chen’s hands so much.

Yang Chen’s car stopped next to the red carpet, and Li Jiuyi, who was in charge of preparing the welcoming ceremony, recognized Yang Chen’s car at a glance.

He walked over angrily, and as soon as Lin Yiren got out of the car, he deliberately scolded, “What are you doing? You can’t park here, drive away quickly!”

Lin Yiren rolled her eyes at him and said, “He’s just dropping me off, he didn’t say he was going to park here. Why are you so agitated?”

Li Jiuyi: “He can’t even stop here. The second-largest shareholder is coming over later. Wouldn’t his broken car block the way if it’s parked here?”

Ran Xiaojing and others also stepped forward to persuade Lin Yiren to quickly have Yang Chen drive away. If she delayed important matters, she couldn’t bear the responsibility.

Lin Yiren rolled her eyes, turned to Yang Chen, and said, “Honey, go ahead and get busy. If you’re not free tonight, you don’t have to pick me up. I can just take a taxi back.”

Yang Chen smiled and replied, “Let’s go together later. Let’s have dinner together and buy you something. I’m going in for a meeting, you can do whatever you want.”

Lin Yiren: “Hehe… Thank you, honey… Hmm? You’re going in for a meeting? What meeting are you going to?”

Yang Chen pointed to the flight attendants and the red carpet and said, “Aren’t they waiting for me?”

Li Jiuyi laughed and said, “Can you not pretend? Can you not pretend! We are waiting for the group’s new second-largest shareholder, what do you think you are?”

“Shut up! How can you talk to Mr. Yang like that? No manners! Apologize to Mr. Yang immediately!”

Everyone turned around and saw that it was actually Chairman Li Junhao.

Li Junhao led the big shots who came to attend the shareholders’ meeting and the board of directors towards Yang Chen with a smile.

“Mr. Yang, I’ve heard so much about you. Meeting you today, you are indeed a dragon among men [an outstanding person], with extraordinary bearing. I am Li Junhao, the current chairman of Donghang Group. These are our group’s main shareholders and board members,” Li Junhao said, shaking Yang Chen’s hand.

Yang Chen smiled and nodded to everyone, saying, “Hello, directors and shareholders, I am Yang Chen. I am honored to meet you all, and I hope we can successfully hold the two meetings later. I’m new here, so please don’t bully me.”

“Haha…” The big shots laughed in unison.

However, the flight attendants on the scene were all dumbfounded.

Could it be that the welcoming ceremony that everyone had prepared for so long was to welcome Lin Yiren’s ride-hailing driver boyfriend?

Oh my god, wouldn’t that be too crazy?

Li Junhao turned his head to glare at Li Jiuyi, scolding, “Didn’t you hear what I said just now? I told you to apologize to Mr. Yang. Are you deaf and didn’t hear, or are you mute and can’t speak?”

Li Jiuyi finally came to his senses and quickly asked, “Does the chairman mean that he is the second-largest shareholder?”

“Hmph! Otherwise? Could it be you! The group made such a big show to welcome Mr. Yang, don’t you know what that means? If you mess things up, there won’t be a place for you in the entire Dragon Country!” Li Junhao scolded.

Li Jiuyi was shocked and looked at Yang Chen with disbelief, saying, “You… you… aren’t you a ride-hailing driver? How could you be…”

“Oh, I usually have nothing to do, so I drive for a ride-hailing service to pass the time. Occasionally, when I have time, I also do a little investing,” Yang Chen replied with a smile.

Lin Yiren’s shocked face gradually bloomed with a smile.

She admired her own judgment. The man she had been waiting for for 24 years was indeed extraordinary.

“Honey, are you the second-largest shareholder they’re waiting for?” Lin Yiren asked, hugging Yang Chen’s waist.

Yang Chen nodded and said, “Yes! I was afraid you would be bullied at work, so I bought a little equity. From now on, part of the group belongs to us. You can think of yourself as the boss’s wife. If anyone bullies you again, you can teach them a lesson. If anyone is not convinced, come find me.”

Lin Yiren giggled happily, tiptoed and kissed Yang Chen, saying, “Got it! Thank you, honey, you’re the best.”

Then she turned to Li Jiuyi and said, “Chief Purser, you probably can’t fire me now. But, I… hey, honey, do we have the power to fire him from the group?”

Yang Chen smiled and said to Li Junhao, “This depends on Chairman Li’s decision.”

Li Junhao smiled and replied, “Of course, we can if we force him to be fired. But after all, we are people with status, and we must be justified in what we do. Mr. Yang, do you think that’s right?”

Lin Yiren: “Chairman, then I definitely have a reason. Let me show you the messages he sent me.”

Lin Yiren took out her phone and showed Li Junhao all the threatening and harassing messages that Li Jiuyi had sent her.

“These are just messages. He said even more in person. He also uses his position to sexually harass other flight attendants. Chairman, just ask them and you’ll know,” Lin Yiren said, pointing to Ran Xiaojing and others.

Li Jiuyi thought he was done for and quickly sent a message to his father for help.

Li Junhao waved his hand, signaling Ran Xiaojing and others to come over.

“Tell me the truth, if there’s half a lie, you’ll be fired immediately. Has he used his position to sexually harass you?” Li Junhao asked with a straight face.

Ran Xiaojing and others were not stupid. Yang Chen was the second-largest shareholder, and he would definitely stand up for Lin Yiren. Li Jiuyi would definitely be kicked out of the company.

At this time, who should they stand on the same side with? Did they even need to think about it?

So, Ran Xiaojing and others began to denounce Li Jiuyi for using his position to sexually harass them, saying it with tears in their eyes, so miserable.

Li Junhao’s expression became more and more unsightly, and he was even too embarrassed to listen anymore. He quickly stopped Ran Xiaojing and others, and then said to Li Jiuyi,

“Go to the personnel department to handle your resignation. For your father’s sake, we won’t pursue your responsibility.”

Yang Chen always believed in one principle: cut the weeds and eliminate the roots!

If Li Jiuyi’s father continued to be a pilot at Donghang, he would bring him back sooner or later.

However, Li Jiuyi’s father, Li Tianyun, hadn’t arrived yet. He would deal with it when he arrived.

Yang Chen smiled and stroked Lin Yiren’s head, saying, “Go have fun, I’m going in for a meeting.”

Lin Yiren smiled and nodded, quickly letting go of Yang Chen.

Amidst everyone’s cheers and applause, Yang Chen followed Li Junhao and other big shots into the office building and came to the conference room for a meeting.

There were four topics on today’s agenda.

First, determine the targeted placement objects [companies or individuals to whom new shares will be issued].

Second, determine the new board members.

Third, determine the purchase of 50 aircraft, whether to buy Boeing or Airbus.

Fourth, determine the addition of five new routes.

Li Junhao, as the representative of SASAC, first proposed the first motion, which was to determine the issuance of 2 billion shares to six institutions, including Yunfeng Fund, and 10 individuals.

Subsequently, all shareholders voted on these placement objects in turn.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this shareholders’ meeting was just a formality to meet the legal requirements. SASAC was not really seeking everyone’s opinions.

Therefore, everyone cooperated and raised their hands in agreement.

However, when it came time to vote on Kang Sheng Investment, Yang Chen did not raise his hand.

All the shareholders looked at Yang Chen in surprise. Was this kid being ignorant? How dare he oppose the placement object determined by the major shareholder, SASAC?

He dared to object to the first motion. Was he trying to give SASAC a show of strength?

That would be too brain-dead. Could this be done?

Li Junhao didn’t expect Yang Chen to object to Kang Sheng Investment, but he immediately understood that there must be a reason.

Li Junhao asked with a smile, “Mr. Yang, can I ask you the reason for your objection to Kang Sheng Investment’s investment?”

Yang Chen said, “I think Donghang is a group with a positive image, representing the image of Dragon Country. The major shareholder is SASAC, so it should adhere to the principles of rationality and legality. Therefore, the investment objects we choose must be companies and individuals with positive images and legal operations. Do you all agree with what I said?”

All the shareholders nodded in agreement.

Li Junhao said with a smile, “Mr. Yang is absolutely right, so we have strictly screened all the placement objects when selecting them. Not all capital and individuals have the opportunity to become our placement objects.”

Yang Chen nodded and told everyone about how he saved Ju Yiyi when she was being drugged, was rumored about by paparazzi, and was threatened by Chen Kang to go to Kang Sheng Investment, where he was almost beaten.

The shareholders were dumbfounded after hearing this. According to Yang Chen, Chen Kang was a member of a criminal gang, which is what our country is cracking down on now.

Li Junhao frowned and said, “Is everything Mr. Yang said true?”

“If there is a single lie, I am willing to accept legal sanctions!” Yang Chen replied.

Li Junhao nodded and waved his hand to let the secretary of the board go to the lounge to call Xue Jun.

Today, all the representatives of the placement objects have come and are waiting in the lounge.

After the motion for placement is passed, they can come over and get to know the shareholders.

Soon, Xue Jun came to the conference room and greeted everyone very politely.

Li Junhao said impatiently, “Alright, President Xue doesn’t need to be so polite. I want to ask President Xue how much you know about your two partners? What do they usually do? Are you clear about it?”

Xue Jun immediately became serious and said, “I know them quite well. What does Chairman Li mean by asking this? If there is a problem, please speak frankly.”

Li Junhao: “This is Mr. Yang Chen, who is also our group’s new second-largest shareholder. He just said that Chen Kang used the excuse of filming to deceive female celebrities into going to bars, and then drugged them. Mr. Yang happened to save that female celebrity, and Chen Kang sent someone to arrest him and take him to Kang Sheng Investment. Fortunately, Mr. Yang knows Chairman Qiu of Shield Security, so he was spared a beating. President Xue, don’t say you don’t know about this.”

Xue Jun was shocked. Of course, he knew about Chen Kang being beaten, but he didn’t expect that the person who beat him would be the new second-largest shareholder of Donghang.

Originally, Chen Kang wanted to ask him to take charge and help him get revenge.

Now, whether their company can participate in Donghang’s private placement completely depends on Yang Chen’s decision. Don’t even mention revenge, they can barely protect themselves!

Xue Jun quickly stepped forward and shook hands with Yang Chen, saying, “Mr. Yang, I’m really sorry. I didn’t restrain them well and let them be blind and offend you. After the meeting, I’ll set up a table and invite Mr. Yang and all the shareholders to dinner as my apology to you. What do you think?”

“I think you should wait until Mr. Xue separates from the Chen brothers before applying,” Yang Chen replied very clearly.

If Yang Chen’s 28% stake votes against it, Kang Sheng Investment cannot participate in the private placement according to the law.

Seeing that Yang Chen’s attitude was very firm, Li Junhao felt very embarrassed.

“Mr. Yang, is there no room for negotiation on this matter?” Li Junhao asked.

Yang Chen shook his head and said, “There is no room for negotiation. Or, Chairman Li, do you think there would be room for negotiation if someone took you to the office one day and had a group of people surround you with baseball bats? I spent so much money to invest in Donghang Group. I can ignore other things, but I definitely can’t allow the people who bully me to be important shareholders of the group. If they are optimistic about the development of the group, they can go to the secondary market to buy stocks.”

Li Junhao smiled and nodded, saying, “Okay! I understand what you mean. Then the matter of Kang Sheng Investment’s participation in the private placement will not be approved and will be discussed later. Mr. Xue, you can leave. Go back and rectify the company. After all, we are a state-owned enterprise, so we must pay attention to the image and reputation of our shareholders. Okay?”

Xue Jun nodded with an embarrassed smile, and then left angrily.

The second motion was to determine the addition of board members.

Li Junhao, on behalf of the major shareholder, proposed to add Yang Chen (second-largest shareholder), Chen Xu (representative of the fourth-largest shareholder), and Zhang Kang (representative of the sixth-largest shareholder) to the board of directors.

Yang Chen had no objection, and the other shareholders had even less objection, so it was passed unanimously.

The third motion was to purchase 50 aircraft, whether to buy Boeing or Airbus.

The major shareholder’s opinion was to buy Airbus.

This motion had strong political significance, and anyone with a normal brain knew how to vote.

Passed unanimously.

The last motion was to add 5 routes. The aircraft had been purchased,

how could they be used up without adding routes?

Passed unanimously.

After the other shareholders raised some questions, the shareholders’ meeting ended, and then the board of directors began.

The purpose of the board of directors was only two.

First, welcome the new directors to join.

Second, elect the vice chairman.

Li Junhao proposed that Yang Chen be the vice chairman.

Yang Chen quickly asked, “If I become the vice chairman, can I not care about anything and just wait for dividends?”

“Haha…” Everyone laughed.

Li Junhao nodded and said, “Of course, you just need to attend some important meetings, activities, etc. occasionally. Meet with leaders and give speeches to employees.”

Yang Chen thought about it. If he attended some important activities and meetings as the vice chairman of Donghang, he would become famous sooner or later. Then who would dare to give him a bad review?

“Forget it, I vote against it. I don’t think I’m suitable to be the vice chairman. Let someone else do it. I think it’s comfortable to drive for a ride-hailing service to pass the time. And I’m too young to handle some important occasions. So, after comprehensive consideration, I don’t think I can be competent for the position of vice chairman,” Yang Chen said.

His operation shocked the directors. Others were breaking their heads to become the vice chairman, but now that the SASAC was sending the position to him, he actually refused?

Bro, do you know what level the vice chairman of Donghang is?

This is a vice-ministerial level position!

Bro, you’re young, is this a position to be rejected?

However, Yang Chen was considering the long-term plan. How could he give up the possibility of getting more and greater benefits for such a position?

Li Junhao nodded in appreciation and said, “Mr. Yang is really noble and has a very high level of awareness. We are all fighting to do such a position, but now that it is sent to you, you don’t even want it.”

Yang Chen quickly explained, “It’s not that I don’t want it, it’s that I don’t think I can be competent. I just said that our Donglong Aviation Group represents the face of the country. All the staff from top to bottom, our partners, should all be impeccable. I think I am too young and cannot adapt to some important occasions. If I make a fool of myself, wouldn’t that be a disgrace to Donghang?”

Li Junhao: “Haha… So Mr. Yang is really noble and has a high level of ideological awareness. Then let’s talk about this later. Do the directors have any other questions to discuss?”

Everyone shook their heads.

Li Junhao immediately announced the end of the board of directors.

The other directors left, and Li Junhao left Yang Chen behind.

Later, Li Junhao had to report his work to the SASAC, and he needed to report Yang Chen’s personal situation and thoughts together.

Yang Chen chatted with Li Junhao for more than an hour, but in summary, there were actually only a few sentences.

“I invested purely for dividends and will not interfere in the daily operations of Donghang. As long as my personal interests are not seriously infringed, I will vote in favor of any proposal from the major shareholder. As long as the dividends are paid on time, don’t look for me for other things unless it is necessary.”

To summarize, it is one word – low-key.

The major shareholder likes the second-largest shareholder like Yang Chen. As long as he is given enough benefits, he will definitely cooperate with the major shareholder to control the company. Where can he find such an easy-to-talk second-largest shareholder?

Yang Chen and Li Junhao walked out of the conference room with smiles on their faces.

Li Tianyun and Li Jiuyi, father and son, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly greeted them.

Li Tianyun: “Hello, Chairman.”

Li Junhao: “Alright, don’t say anything. The matter has been settled, so don’t get involved.”

Li Tianyun: “Chairman, there is no problem with my son’s work ability, but there are some flaws in his style. This is not a problem unique to him. There is no need to fire him because of this problem.”

This can’t be said. It overturns all the leaders of Donglong Aviation, big and small. This is a big taboo!

Yang Chen chuckled and said, “According to Captain Li, all the leaders of our group, big and small, have the problem of sexually harassing their subordinates?”

Li Junhao quickly said, “Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How is this possible? Li Tianyun, think before you speak! This is your son’s unique problem, don’t talk nonsense!”

Yang Chen continued, “Chairman Li should remember that I have always emphasized that our Donglong Aviation is the face of the country, and all employees and partners must have a positive image and stand the test. I am worried that my personal ability is insufficient, so I even rejected the position of vice chairman. I cannot accept that there is a common problem like Li Jiuyi in the group. If this is the case, I will exercise my legal rights as a board member and the second-largest shareholder and request a comprehensive investigation of the group to see if what Captain Li said is true or false. I am full of respect and the most beautiful fantasies for Donglong Aviation. This is my first time here, and you have shattered my fantasies. I am so angry!”

Hehe…

You two idiots, let’s see if I can play you to death.

A comprehensive investigation of the group will be a big deal.

Who doesn’t know about the dirty things of flight attendants and flight attendants who often go online, and some airlines directly arrange flight attendants for customers.

Can this thing be checked?

Li Junhao was furious and pointed at Li Tianyun, scolding, “Li Tianyun, you don’t think before you speak, and you seriously insult the image of the group. I now formally notify you that you have been fired in the capacity of chairman and representative of the major shareholder. The personnel department will contact you and your son later. Please cooperate with the resignation procedures! Don’t speak anymore, otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences!”

Li Tianyun swallowed the words that came to his mouth.

Then Li Junhao smiled and said to Yang Chen, “Mr. Yang, don’t listen to his nonsense. He is just talking nonsense to clear his son’s name. I can guarantee to Mr. Yang that our Donglong Aviation Group absolutely meets your fantasies.”

“Is that so? I also think that our Donglong Aviation Group cannot be such a corporate culture. Since they are talking nonsense, they must be held accountable. A person who does not take the group’s honor in his eyes and can damage the group’s honor for his own self-interest is not worthy of being the captain of Donglong Aviation! And he is not young anymore, it is time to give young people a chance,” Yang Chen said.

Li Junhao laughed and said, “Mr. Yang is right, I will plan it well later. It is indeed time to promote young captains and flight attendants. Hey, I think Mr. Yang’s girlfriend is very good, with a decent image and generous behavior, she is very suitable to be a flight attendant.”

Yang Chen: “Is that so? Isn’t she a little young?”

Li Junhao: “It’s good to be young, it shows that our group is full of vigor!”

“Haha…”