Chapter 342 A Family
Liu Ran really didn't want to stay any longer, but Liu Jianghu and Cao Meihua both pulled her down, so Liu Ran sighed. She knew that her parents ultimately didn't want to fall out with her uncle, for whom they harbored a reverence akin to that for a celestial being.
Liu Ran turned to Chen Yang with a hint of apology. She spoke softly, "Chen Yang, I'm truly sorry for making you suffer such unwarranted blame and insult."
Chen Yang reached out and gently squeezed Liu Ran's small hand. He shook his head and said with a smile, "No, my dear wife, what you just did touched me deeply. I not only have no resentment, but I'm even happier."
"I suddenly realized how important and stable our marital relationship is in your heart."
"Before, I was always worried that you might leave me or divorce me at any moment. Now, I'm very happy because I know you cherish this marriage dearly, immensely. That is enough. I can bear any injustice."
Liu Ran's face flushed at Chen Yang's words. She shot him a glance and said softly, "Alright, alright, stop saying such mushy things. I wasn't thinking that much; I just felt that since we are husband and wife, we shouldn't let others gossip about us."
Chen Yang chuckled and held Liu Ran's hand, not letting go. Liu Ran could only helplessly let him hold it.
Liu Mingtian composed himself as he sat at the table and addressed everyone. "To all my dear relatives in the Liu family, it's because I, Liu Mingtian, have been too busy with work that I haven't visited home in ten years. This time, I was fortunate enough to achieve a meritorious deed in Yunnan."
"Taking advantage of this achievement, I plan to request a transfer back to work in Qingzhou City. I believe this request will definitely be approved."
"Therefore, after returning to Qingzhou City this time, I likely won't leave. If I can stay in Qingzhou City after the work transfer, I should at least be the top administrator here."
"The current administrator of Qingzhou City, Zhou Sinian, will likely be transferred to another place at the same level. I will take over this position."
"Of course, it's also possible I will work in Jiang Province, in which case my position will be even higher. In any case, my return this time can be considered an honorable homecoming."
The elderly Mrs. Liu on the side was so delighted that tears almost welled up in her eyes. She led the applause and nodded, "That's wonderful, wonderful! My son is so successful, and our Liu family finally has a backbone!"
"With my youngest son here in the future, who would dare to bully our Liu family? Our Liu family's business will also prosper smoothly from now on."
The people around also flattered him profusely.
"That's great! I always said Uncle was a dragon among men, and it's true now!"
"Yes, yes, yes! The youngest sibling was always sharp-witted and diligent. Now, at over forty, he's already reached this position. It's truly a blessing from our Liu family ancestors."
"Exactly. With Fifth Brother here to support the Liu family in the future, we can soar to new heights."
Everyone around offered their congratulations to Liu Mingtian.
Liu Mingtian simply nodded and then turned his gaze to Liu Ran. He spoke, "Little Ran, I heard from your grandmother that your business is doing quite well lately. You've opened a new live-streaming company, and although it's only been operational for a short time, I hear it's already making a good profit and shows promising future prospects."
Liu Ran nodded and replied, "Yes, Uncle. My company's business is doing well right now."
Liu Mingtian chuckled and said, "Excellent, it's good that business is good. We are all family, and I will certainly look after the businesses of you juniors."
"However, I previously heard from Liu Xin and Yang Long that today you snatched a very important order from them. It seems to be the order for the Tong family's slimming tea, and Chen Yang shamelessly took it, didn't he?"
Liu Ran frowned at these words. She hesitated before replying, "Uncle, this matter is not as simple as just snatching it. The Tong family's slimming tea project was a fair competition, and our Yangyangyang company won it."
At this moment, Liu Xin interjected, "Enough, Liu Ran. Don't lie at this banquet today."
"My brother Long and I had already secured the contract. Then, that good-for-nothing Chen Yang caused a scene at the Tong family. Who knows what he said, but in the end, the order went to your Yangyangyang company. Isn't that correct?"
"The order that my brother Long and I worked so hard to obtain was ultimately taken by you. I don't know what arguments you used, but the result is that the order is gone, and it's yours now."
Liu Ran was momentarily at a loss for words. At this point, Chen Yang let out a "heh" laugh and said, "The order was indeed secured by our company in the end, but it had nothing to do with being despicable."
"Even if the order hadn't gone to our Yangyangyang company, it wouldn't have gone to yours anyway. The manager you collaborated with has already been arrested."
"You even secretly gave him a million yuan. The Tong family didn't pursue this matter, but if they had, you would have been guilty of a crime."
Liu Xin retorted angrily, "Nonsense! Who doesn't offer gifts when negotiating contracts? Chen Yang, don't try to deflect the issue here. In short, the contract was ruined by you."
At this moment, Liu Mingtian stood up and waved his hand. "Enough, stop arguing. I said we are all family. It doesn't matter whose hands the contract is in; whether it's in Yang Long and Liu Xin's hands or Liu Ran's company's hands, it ultimately falls into the hands of our Liu family's companies. This is beneficial for our Liu family."
"As I said, now that I'm back, I will help look after all of our Liu family's businesses."
"Therefore, Liu Ran, you don't need to worry about this contract. I heard you're still missing a production license. Leave this matter to me; it's a piece of cake for me."
"Of course, the contract was taken from your cousin Liu Xin. It's a good thing for your company now, but it's still a loss for Liu Xin."
"So, I suggest that you let Yang Long and Liu Xin be responsible for this slimming tea project in your Yangyangyang live-streaming company."
"I think your company is a bit small now and may not need so many people, but now that I'm back, I will definitely help you expand your company rapidly. "
"Then you will need more people to manage the business. As the saying goes, father and son fight as one, brothers hunt tigers together. To rapidly expand a business, you need the help of your relatives."
"Liu Xin and Yang Long are both good at business. Take this project as an opportunity to have them join your company and be specifically responsible for the project details. You can be the boss and be responsible for the overall direction of the company."
"Additionally, let Xuhui manage the finances."
"In short, let's work together, unite as one, and quickly expand your company to become publicly listed and a world-class enterprise. I believe this goal is not difficult for us to achieve."