Anxiang

Chapter 44

Lawyer Qin sat across from him and said: "You really misunderstood Mr. Cheng. He kidnapped Ms. Wu, put Mr. Cheng under house arrest, colluded with the murderer, forged the scene, and framed Mr. Cheng... If he pursued these crimes one by one, any of them would be enough to sentence him. Yes. But Mr. Cheng did not pursue a single thing. Moreover, when he saw you surrendered that day, he immediately appointed me to intervene in your case, in order to get you released on bail as soon as possible. He even did not hesitate to take legal responsibility for himself, admitting that he instigated you to give false testimony to defend himself It left a legal stain...Actually, you don't have to run away this time, because I'm already prepared to plead your innocence, and you will soon be freed from any crime..."

Pippi suddenly put her head on her hands and began to cry silently.

Pippi stayed in the room of the detention center like a walking dead, not saying a word, not eating, just sitting there numbly, with empty eyes and no expression on his face.It was already late at night, and he was sitting in the corner, dazed, as if he had aged several years all of a sudden, his mind was full of the shadow of his mother, and the scene of his mother floating down on the rocks was even more lingering, which made him The pain was so painful that my heart was bleeding.Suddenly, Pippi numbly knocked his head against the wall, again and again, with only a thumping sound. After a while, his head and face were covered with blood... and he didn't have the slightest intention to stop. Hit him hard... the police who heard the movement rushed in and helped him out.

The death of the eldest sister plunged the Cheng family into grief.Cheng Yuan sat among the relics left by his grandfather and father, holding his family portrait when he was a child, touching the faces of his eldest sister and mother on it, and slowly putting his face on the photo frame, he choked up and shouted: "Eldest sister..."

in the hospital.Uncle Qi is wearing a ventilator and lying in the intensive care unit with a tube inserted.The second sister and Cheng Yuan were both standing outside the glass window in black mourning clothes.

The second sister said solemnly: "I asked Uncle Qi, and he told me that the black hand behind the scenes is the prosecutor!"

Cheng Yuan nodded silently.

"Tomorrow is the elder sister's funeral, what about Pippi?"

"I've given him special permission, Pippi can come out to attend his mother's funeral!"

The second sister asked tentatively: "After the funeral, what are your plans? Are you still leaving?"

Cheng Yuan said melancholy: "I have read a lot of things written by my father in the past few days, and what I read there is loneliness, deep loneliness. Our Cheng family is too neglected in the world of family, friendship, and love. The most beautiful relationship. Gold has a price, but true love is priceless. Now I really want our family to be together again and have fun..."

The second sister was so moved that she began to sob, "A Yuan..."

Cheng Yuan hugged his sister and said comfortingly, "Now only you, me, Pipi, and Yuna are left in Cheng's villa..." He looked back at Qi Shu on the hospital bed, and said, "There is Qi Shu! And I know that none of my relatives are my enemies, this reason is enough for me to stay on Jinchan Island."

The second sister said emotionally, "A Yuan, you have grown up."

Cheng Yuan smiled wryly, and left the hospital with his second sister in his arms. Tomorrow is the elder sister's funeral, and there are still many things to prepare.

51．Save Cheng

Cheng Yuan walked onto the deck in black, and Mr. Fei was already waiting there, "Uncle Fei!" Cheng Yuan shouted.

Mr. Fei cupped his fists and said apologetically, "Ah Yuan, my condolences. I never like to attend funerals, sorry!"

"I know. Thank you, Uncle Fei, for coming to Jinchan Island ahead of time. I have many things to discuss with you."

"Uncle Fei didn't bring good news. I got an insider's tip. Singapore's Xinye Bank is now showing signs of collapse due to a subordinate's misoperation. Because this bank is currently our biggest supporter, and it is the only one that guarantees to renew Cheng's loan." Therefore, Cheng's bankruptcy crisis may come half a year earlier, that is to say, Cheng's is in danger now." Mr. Fei said sadly.

"I already know. In fact, Cheng's was already in crisis when his father passed away, and the past three months have made it worse. I often think that it is fortunate that it is not a listed company. If the chairman of a listed company changes dramatically and frequently, It is estimated that the trading has been forced to suspend and declared bankrupt!" Cheng Yuan looked very calm.

"Cheng's is different from Fei's. Fei's Shengtian International is a listed company, directors are elected by shareholder representatives, decision-making is open, and operations are relatively stable; Cheng's has always been a family business, and the chairman makes the final decision. A crisis means the destruction of the entire army."

"Not necessarily, Uncle Fei is also Cheng's partner!"

Mr. Fei smiled and said, "A Yuan, I came here this time to see how you deal with the crisis. If you really can't solve it, I hope you can let Fei's life out. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand! Uncle Fei, although the Fei family and the Cheng family have been allies for a hundred years, and you are a good friend of father, many people may think that we should advance and retreat together, but business is business and friendship is friendship. I will make a clear distinction. "

Mr. Fei was slightly surprised, and then smiled appreciatively and said, "Ayuan, actually, I said this to prepare you to get angry with me. I didn't expect you to think about things like this! Okay, from this point of view, you are better than me." Your father needs to be broad-minded."

"Uncle Fei, thank you. Don't forget that I have been on Wall Street for several years, and I know that in business, you have to be rational, not emotional!"

Mr. Fei nodded and asked casually, "By the way, how is Uncle Qi doing now?"

"He was found to have a heart attack and was just discharged from the hospital... Didn't you go to see him?"

Mr. Fei smiled and said, "If I go to see him at this time, don't you shy away?"

"How could it be! Seventh Uncle did something wrong, but he is still my uncle; besides, he has contributed a lot to the Cheng family! Don't worry, Uncle Fei, you and Seventh Uncle can renew your friendship..." He joked He said: "Even you can join forces to deal with me, as long as it is beneficial to the Cheng family and does not involve personal injury, I will not care!"

Mr. Fei seemed very surprised by Cheng Yuan's words, "A Yuan, you really surprised me..."

Cheng Yuan got up, went to the side of the boat and faced the sea and said: "If I don't know the history of Cheng's family, I don't know the past of the family, I think I will take revenge on Uncle Seven, Pippi, and everyone who has been unfavorable to me. But when I stood in front of the ancestral hall of the Cheng family and saw the entrepreneurial history of the three generations of the Cheng family, I finally realized that many things are not as simple as I imagined. I have the right and freedom to release my emotions, but as a leader , it should be more tolerant. Especially the death of my eldest sister made me realize this point. I don't want people in the Cheng family, including friends of the Cheng family, to bring hatred into the coffin again. I hope to cherish , is now!"

Mr. Fei said emotionally, "A Yuan, you have really matured."

Cheng Yuan said helplessly: "If I knew that maturity would cost me so much, I would rather be in the United States, and I would rather see the Cheng family being ruled by Seventh Uncle!"

"The reason why your father handed over the Cheng family to you at the last moment was to seek change, not stability. In his mind, this century-old enterprise should no longer follow the old ways, but should be put to death and reborn."

Cheng Yuan nodded resolutely and said, "I understand. Tomorrow is the day to negotiate with the six major banks. Uncle Fei, wish me luck!"

Mr. Fei smiled and said, "Now, I have some confidence in you again. I should say, wish us luck!"

At the long conference table, Cheng Yuan and lawyer Qin sat on one side, and representatives from the six major banks sat on the other side, creating a dignified atmosphere.

Lawyer Qin reminded: "We are discussing a solution now, not a bankruptcy plan. Cheng's cooperation with various banks has a history of more than ten years at least, and some have as long as half a century. If Cheng's collapse , It’s no good for the banks, you should come to the rescue at this time!”

"Mr. Cheng, we don't want the Cheng family to go bankrupt, but the management of the Cheng family in the past year has not given us any confidence. After the death of Mr. Cheng, your internal turmoil has continued."

Another bank representative continued: "Mr. Cheng, if you have no better solution, we can only use this method to recover the losses as much as possible. Because the bank is also responsible for the shareholders, I hope you can understand!"

Cheng Yuan said, "What if Mrs. Cheng comes up with a better plan?"

"With Cheng's current situation, I don't think you have a better way to tide over the difficulties, unless some bank is willing to take risks and inject capital into you again!" said the representative who spoke at the beginning.

"If Cheng must be regarded as your loss, then I have nothing to say. However, I want to ask again, if I come up with a very good solution, can you reconsider renewing the loan?"

Several bank representatives shook their heads and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Cheng, we won't think about it again!"

Only one bank representative thought about it for a while and said: "After all, Cheng is a pivotal enterprise in South Asia, and we have a history of cooperation with Cheng for half a century. I hope to see Cheng come back to life. If we see this in a short time In the dawn of time, we might consider it!"

Cheng Yuan said emotionally: "Thank you, I hope you can give me some time."

The representative who promised to renew the loan said: "Mr. Cheng, time is not waiting. Now, whether it is for you or for us, there is no time."

The secretary entered and whispered something to Cheng Yuan. Cheng Yuan's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "I know time is running out. Please trust me. The plan will come out soon." He and the bank representative They shook hands one by one to say goodbye, and then hurried out of the conference room with Attorney Tan and the secretary.

The car stopped, and the secretary pointed and said, "This is the construction site where the accident happened. Workers from our company robbed their own construction site. The police have already arrested the workers who took the lead in making trouble."

Cheng Yuan frowned and said, "Go down and have a look."

As soon as Cheng Yuan entered the shed, the workers inside surrounded him.

The foreman pressed his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet: "Listen up, everyone, now someone from the head office is here to ask about your affairs. If you have any requests, just ask them!"

The worker said emotionally: "The price of goods is rising every day, but the salary is always not rising. In the past two months, the chairman of the group has changed like a lantern, and he said that the company will go bankrupt, and our work has been stopped! We will not dismantle it. On the construction site, what to eat?"

"That's right, three generations of my family have worked in Cheng's, and now grandpa's pension has been cut off, and my father and I have also stopped their salaries. How can we live like this..." other workers echoed.

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Cheng Yuan frowned as he listened to the workers' demands.After the workers finished speaking, Cheng Yuan comforted: "Everyone, don't worry, Mrs. Cheng will get through the difficulties soon. Please believe me, Mrs. Cheng..." He spoke very sincerely, and the workers did not raise any further difficulties.

Back at the villa, Cheng Yuan said to his second sister with a heavy heart: "I have already bailed out those workers who were arrested. This is also the first time I have contacted low-level employees and listened to their appeals. I finally know that the Cheng Group has gone bankrupt. What does it mean for these rank-and-file workers..."

"Yes, once the company goes bankrupt, tens of thousands of unemployed people will appear on Jinchan Island alone."

Cheng Yuan said emotionally: "There are tens of thousands of Cheng's employees, and their families and relatives are behind them. Second sister, for the first time, I feel a heavy responsibility. Even for these ordinary employees, I have to keep the Cheng's Group. !"

"I didn't expect that it was these little people who really changed you. Ah Yuan, now I understand my father and understand why he sent you to an ordinary American family for foster care. He wants to cultivate you to have a civilian state of mind and compassion."

Cheng Yuan nodded and said, "Maybe..." He suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, Pippi has been granted an amnesty. I appointed him to be the assistant to the general manager of a subsidiary ocean shipping company, but he refused!"

The second sister frowned and said, "Pippi, what exactly does he want to do?"

Cheng Yuan said with some disappointment: "He said he was going to leave Jinchan Island...Maybe, like me, he thinks this place is a sad place! Or, he still resents me!"

"Ayuan, no matter what, Pippi is always an anomaly in the Cheng family. For Uncle Qi and Pippi, family affection is family affection. We still have to be cautious!"

Cheng Yuan nodded and said, "I know!"

On the day when the negotiations with the six major banks ended, Cheng Yuan found his friend Danli in the United States. Danli is also a leader in the financial industry, good at asset integration and listing operations.

Cheng Yuan said to the computer: "Danli, it's done. From now on, we will change from a friend relationship to a partner. Please be sure to integrate Cheng's assets in the shortest possible time and formulate a listing plan! Remember, I want What matters is time, and time is life for the Cheng Group now!"

Danli said on the computer: "Although I hate this kind of identity change, I still have to say: Boss, see you next week in Jinchan Island!"

Cheng Yuan smiled and said: "Okay, goodbye!" He closed the computer, stretched himself, and then rang the bell.

"Mr. Cheng." The secretary walked in.

Cheng Yuan pinched his forehead wearily and asked, "Are there any arrangements for this afternoon?"

"One department head meeting; four appointments. I have all the appointments written down in your notepad."

Cheng Yuan looked over and said, "Okay, in 5 minutes, please come in with the representative of Jinye Mining Company!"

The secretary remained motionless, Cheng Yuan looked up at him, and the secretary reminded softly: "You... haven't had lunch yet!"

Cheng Yuan suddenly realized: "Just now I had an overseas conversation with my partner in the United States... Don't eat it!" He took out a cardboard box and said, "Help me send this to China, the address is on it. Okay, call someone !"

At this time, the second sister came in and said, "Wait a minute, postpone the meeting for 20 minutes, let your chairman finish the meal!" The second sister put a soup pot on Cheng Yuan's table, and said affectionately: "It's not at all. Knowing how to take care of myself, I made duck soup for you, and I want to watch you drink it!"

Cheng Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Second Sister, I'm really hungry!"

At the same time, the second sister saw the secretary take away the gift on the table, and glanced at the address calmly.Seeing the secretary go out, he stood up and said, "A Yuan, I won't delay you anymore! I'm going to invite Mr. Fei and Lida tonight, don't forget!"

Cheng Yuan drank the soup: "No, I have an appointment with Uncle Maquina tonight."

The second sister nodded and said: "Then we won't wait for you, drink slowly, I'm leaving." She walked out of the office, followed the secretary for a distance, called the secretary from behind and asked casually: "Wait a minute, let me see What A Yuan wants to send."

The second sister opened the box and saw a beautiful envelope on it, which said: Received by Wu Yue.Below are two gift boxes.The second sister said: "Both of these are gifts for Ms. Wu, they are very expensive. Go and ask about the insurance fee for the air express first!"

"Okay Second Miss, I'll call right away." The secretary took out the phone.Taking advantage of this time, the second sister quickly put the letter into her pocket and closed the lid.The secretary didn't know.

At the banquet, Cheng Yuan raised his glass to Ma Kui Na and said: "Uncle Ma Kui Na, I will send you the detailed listing plan within a week. I believe that if Cheng's listing in Malaysia and New York at the same time, there will be a strong Momentum. Of course, this is backed by the government, especially yours!"

Ma Kui Na raised his glass and said with a smile: "It is my duty to do so. With the important position of the Cheng family in the Malay economy and the friendship between your father and me for many years, I am very much looking forward to the change of the Cheng family."

The two clinked glasses.Ma Kuina asked with concern: "How is Cheng Qi now? Did he cause you any trouble?"

"On the day he left the island, Uncle Seven was found to have a serious heart attack and has been treated in the hospital."

Maquina said thoughtfully, "It's like this..."

"I know you talked to him. Uncle Maquina, thank you for supporting me at this critical moment! Without you, I would not be where I am today."

"Actually, what I want to see most is that your uncles and nephews can get along well. This must be your father's wish. It's a pity... No matter what, as long as the Cheng Group is stable, everything is up to you to decide."

The two clinked glasses again.

(End of this chapter)