436: Chapter 436: Wei Yaoye’s Ingratiation 436: Chapter 436: Wei Yaoye’s Ingratiation “Haha, Tangyu, you’re quite fortunate to have two such virtuous and beautiful ladies by your side.
If I’m not mistaken, this must be the young miss from the Lin Family, right?” Yang Tianqiang approached Tangyu and others, laughing heartily and his gaze swept over Lin Feifei and Liu Shanshan.
Yang Tianqiang’s remark certainly drew a lot of attention, especially from the people of the Chang Family, each showing a hint of surprise on their faces.
Prior to this, besides Chang Baosheng who had some suspicions, the others indeed did not know about this.
Moreover, from Yang Tianqiang’s tone, it seemed that his relationship with Tangyu was more than just casual.
Elder Chang’s eyes flickered, his gaze shifting to Tangyu, and his eyes also flashed with various emotions.
It seemed that this matter was not as simple as the Chang family’s fortune or Linwu County Magistrate wanting to cultivate his own confidant.
Unexpected windfalls from the sky were even rarer than winning the lottery.
“Hehe,” Tangyu smiled, without offering any explanation.
Lin Feifei smiled slightly at Yang Tianqiang and said, “County Magistrate Yang, hello.”
“Eh, don’t call me County Magistrate, it sounds so distant, just call me Uncle Yang like Tangyu does.
Hehe, having Miss Lin from the Lin Family call me Uncle Yang is indeed a little advantage for me,” Yang Tianqiang said.
“How could that be, Uncle Yang,” Lin Feifei replied.
“Haha, not like my son Xiaoyu, who blushes when he talks to girls.
He’s all grown up and still doesn’t have a girlfriend.
I’m actually a bit worried he might not find one in the future.
Tangyu, you could really teach Xiaoyu a thing or two,” Yang Tianqiang chuckled again.
Yang Xiaoyu blushed and said, “Uncle, I’m still young.”
“Still young?
You’re already over twenty.
Rewind a few decades, and people your age already had children in primary school,” Yang Tianqiang remarked.
Yang Xiaoyu turned even redder with embarrassment.
As these few people chatted like family, the Chang family members were at a loss for words on the side, yet their hearts were repeatedly shocked.
Only Chang Baosheng was entirely clear-headed, understanding from the very beginning that this was all orchestrated by Tangyu.
Yang Tianqiang turned to Chang Baosheng with a smile and said, “Young Chang is quite a talented young man too.
I hear you’re studying at Donglin University, right?
Very good, very good.
You should hang out more with my Xiaoyu in Donglin Wu, it’s good for young people to interact.”
“Hehe, County Magistrate Yang, you flatter me, I will,” Chang Baosheng also smiled joyfully, feeling honored by such praise from County Magistrate Yang.
“Okay, you guys carry on, I’ll head over there,” Yang Tianji said.
After seeing off County Magistrate Yang, Elder Chang finally looked at Tangyu with a moved expression, his face full of gratitude, and it took him a while before he said, “Divine Doctor, the great kindness you have shown our Chang family, my Chang family can hardly repay it in this lifetime.” Elder Chang had initially thought this encounter was the Chang family’s fortuity, that the County Magistrate wanted to cultivate his own confidant.
But now he realized, it must have been Tangyu’s doing behind the scenes.
Otherwise, why would the deputy county head position have gone directly to Chang Zhaoyao, when Linwu County had three?
The Deputy Head of Public Security had even four, so why did the traditionally weakest Luo Fuchun get it?
The root of it all, it turned out, was because of Tangyu, which enabled his Chang family to rise to the top, replacing the Cai Family as the uncontested leader of Linwu County.
Chang Dongsheng had strived his whole life just for this day.
A lifetime of effort, and someone’s few words helped him achieve it; naturally, he was profoundly moved.
The Wei Family, Ma Family, and others also naturally saw what was coming; it turned out there was still such a big fish hidden behind the scenes.
“Grandfather Chang, there you go again, I can hardly take it, you don’t have to be so formal.
These are things I was supposed to do anyway,” Tangyu said, feeling somewhat grateful to Yang Tianqiang in his heart.
He knew that Yang Tianqiang had deliberately come over to talk to him just now, aiming to indirectly tell the Chang family who the benefactor was so that they would feel grateful to him.
How could Tangyu not understand Yang Tianqiang’s intentions?
Although the banquet was very prosperous and lively, the atmosphere was not so harmonious; on the contrary, there was a somewhat strange and suffocating sense of looming storm and blood.
The upheaval in Linwu County tonight was definitely not an endpoint; the matter would not settle down just like that.
Perhaps by tomorrow, a new chapter would begin.
Standing amid this storm, it naturally required people to tread carefully.
And to ensure they were not affected by this storm, flattering County Magistrate Yang and the Chang family became what most people were doing.
Whether from previous relationships or not, everyone was extremely eager to toast and network with the Chang family, making the Chang family’s status second only to that of County Magistrate Yang on-site.
This honor was enough to make others envious.
The Chang family truly rose to glory in this moment.
However, for the Chang family, this was just a good start; the dragon had to soar to the heavens above and rule proudly over the world.
Although Tangyu was the behind-the-scenes planner and driver of all these events, he stayed out of the limelight, and not many people came to curry favor with him; of course, Tangyu also preferred the quiet.
Wei Yaoye suddenly came over and said, “Tangyu, can we talk?”
Tangyu curled his lip and nodded, “Okay.”
Wei Yaoye nodded, went to speak a few words with Chang Baosheng, who also gladly nodded, and the three of them walked to a quiet area.
Others also consciously stayed away, leaving this area to the three men.
Yet, many people’s gazes still intermittently drifted over here, especially that of Tang Qi, one of the four young masters.
Tang Qi was the least noticed among the young masters of Linwu, and although he bore the title, compared to the other three, he was indeed very low-profile.
He had always been a vacillating figure, and though this time the Tang Family had not been implicated, what might happen in the future was hard to say.
The Wei Family was obviously trying to get in the good graces of the Chang Family, so the Tang Family also had to make a choice.
“Master Chang, Master Tang, I was wrong about the past events, and I offer you my sincere apologies.
Whatever Master Chang, Master Tang you wish me to do about the past, please feel free to say,” Wei Yaoye said earnestly.
He was aware that in the future, the situation in Linwu County would definitely be dominated by the Chang Family.
Although it wasn’t apparent now, Wei Yaoye had a strong premonition.
The Chang Family alone might not make it, but don’t forget that behind them was the formidable Tangyu, whose influence Wei Yaoye could hardly fathom.
Moreover, Wei Yaoye knew that this would not be the end of it; Tangyu would definitely take further action.
Thus, he chose to submit.
He did it not for himself but for his Wei Family.
Tangyu watched Wei Yaoye with a mischievous squint, and had also guessed Wei Yaoye’s show of weakness.
A person who understands the times is a wise man; Wei Yaoye was indeed very astute, able to perceive things that others could not.
Chang Baosheng’s face could hardly suppress a smile.
Previously, Wei Yaoye had not taken him seriously, but now Wei Yaoye was actively showing weakness to please him, a huge change that naturally made one sigh in wonder.
Besides, he also knew that the incident wasn’t orchestrated by Wei Yaoye behind the scenes; their grudge was merely from that day at the Signal Fire Platform.
However, he certainly wouldn’t just agree to shake hands and make peace with Wei Yaoye directly, instead, he looked toward Tangyu with an inquiring gaze.
Tangyu was also considering this matter.
If he just let it go like this, it would obviously be too lenient for Wei Yaoye.
If there really were to be accountability, now was not particularly necessary.
After all, the foundation of the Wei Family was not to be underestimated.
A real conflict would unlikely disadvantage the Chang Family given their current power, but it would not be pleasant.
There truly was no need for that.
If Wei Yaoye could be brought under control, it would be greatly beneficial for the Chang Family, so Tangyu also started considering this matter.
Wei Yaoye spoke again, “Master Tang, I’ve discussed with my grandfather, in the catering industry of Linwu County, our Wei Family and Master Chang hold the largest market share.
If our two families could cooperate more in this area, I believe our development in the catering industry would advance further.
This time, our Wei Family comes with full sincerity.
If the Chang Family is willing, my Wei Family can offer ten percent of our corporation’s shares for Chang Family to invest.”
Hearing Wei Yaoye’s words, Chang Baosheng’s face instantly showed a mix of surprise and delight.
In Linwu County, speaking of the real estate industry, it was clearly dominated by the Cai Corporation, an absolute leader.
As for the catering industry, it was led by the Wei Family.
Though the Chang Family’s development in catering had been rapid over the years, it still lacked the depth of the Wei Family, which started with the catering business.
The scale of the Chang Family’s catering business was about half of the Wei Family’s.
Therefore, cooperation between the two families was surely more beneficial than detrimental for the Chang Family.
Moreover, the Wei Family even offered ten percent of their shares, which was undoubtedly a big piece of pie.
If the Chang Family could invest in ten percent of the Wei Family Corporation’s shares, it would mean becoming one of the shareholders of the Wei Family, thus holding some of the Wei Family’s financial rights.
To control a power, you just need to control its financial rights.
The words of Wei Yaoye indeed showed enough sincerity from the Wei Family, presenting an offer the Chang Family couldn’t refuse.
Chang Baosheng was naturally overjoyed, eager to agree immediately.
“Haha, Young Master Wei, you’re too kind.
The last incident was also a misunderstanding.
However, I am also very interested in the cooperation between our two families.
Of course, I still need to consult my grandfather and the others,” Chang Baosheng said, suppressing the joy in his heart.
“Hmm, there’s no rush, Master Chang can give me an answer later,” Wei Yaoye nodded and then looked at Tangyu and said, “Master Tang, I personally will also offer fifty percent of the shares of Signal Fire Platform to Master Tang.
You don’t need to invest, Master Tang.
This fifty percent is meant as an apology for the previous displeasures.
I hope Master Tang can forgive and forget.”
Tangyu laughed; Wei Yaoye really knew how to be a person.
Chang Baosheng had told him about the scale and profits of the Signal Fire Platform, which made at least tens of millions a year.
Wei Yaoye’s gesture was akin to gifting him tens of millions annually, a rather generous peace offering indeed.
Although Tangyu had no concept of money, having lived in Donglin City for over two months, he’d learned a lesson: having no money was absolutely unacceptable.
Money, after all, never weighed one down.
Besides, Tangyu also needed Wei Yaoye’s declaration; it wouldn’t do for him to just let it go without resolution.
“Alright, then I won’t be polite.
From now on you and Xiao Sheng should cooperate more.
I won’t involve myself in Linwu County’s affairs anymore,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Wei Yaoye nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
This time, although it cost him a lot and yielded significant concessions, he felt it was worth it.
First, it cleared up the past unpleasantness with both Tangyu and Chang Baosheng.
Second, he effectively made peace with both the Chang Family and Tangyu, ensuring that in future upheavals, the Wei Family would not be impacted.
Third, had this matter not been settled properly, reopening the Signal Fire Platform would be next to impossible, since the current leaders in Linwu County were aligned with the Chang Family.
Without the Chang Family’s approval, could the Signal Fire Platform be unsealed?
So, while Wei Yaoye’s offer seemed large, it was all within reason.