Chapter 326: Yun Changsheng is Panicking

Ye Yang thought Xu Shaochen was bluffing.

But deep down, he held onto a sliver of hope.

What if a miracle happened? People are like that—deep down, even if you think something is impossible, you still hold onto that tiny bit of hope, even while you say out loud that it can’t happen.

This kind of thinking is a way to avoid disappointment when expectations are too high.

On the other hand, Yun Changsheng also believed Xu Shaochen was bluffing.

He was sure Xu Shaochen was lying, but out of curiosity and an indescribable feeling, he called the company to investigate Xu Shaochen’s background.

After making the call, he felt much more at ease.

Next, he focused on the issue with that piece of land.

It doesn’t matter if no one in Jiangzhou buys it.

There are people outside of Jiangzhou. He didn’t believe Xu Shaochen’s reach could extend outside the city.

If Xu Shaochen was truly that powerful, his company, Chen Yu, would already be famous nationwide.

Thinking this, a faint sneer appeared at the corners of Yun Changsheng’s lips.

He sneered at Ye Yang’s foolishness and at Xu Shaochen’s overconfidence.

“Ring, ring, ring…”

Suddenly, the ringing of a phone interrupted his thoughts.

He thought it was the headquarters calling to report on Xu Shaochen’s identity. But when he looked at the caller ID, it was the old man’s number.

Yun Changsheng, who had been casually indifferent, suddenly changed his expression. He adjusted his breathing and respectfully answered, “Dad, is there something you need to instruct me on?”

Even though Yun Dahai wasn’t in front of him, Yun Changsheng maintained his usual respect.

Yes, Yun Dahai was the chairman of Yunyang Group, a man with a simple and rustic name.

But because of his status, that name held no simplicity.

“You’re investigating Xu Shaochen in Jiangzhou! What’s going on!”

Yun Dahai’s voice was deep, but Yun Changsheng could hear a barely suppressed anger, making his heart tighten.

After hesitating for a moment, quickly organizing his thoughts, Yun Changsheng calmly replied, “Dad, there’s something I need to tell you…”

He planned to first tell Yun Dahai about Ye Yang and Xu Shaochen’s collusion harming the company’s interests, then decide how to explain his own conflict with Xu Shaochen based on Yun Dahai’s reaction.

He wasn’t sure where Yun Dahai stood on this matter, so he didn’t dare to answer rashly.

“Save it for later. Now, immediately tell me why you’re investigating Xu Shaochen!”

However, before he could finish his sentence, Yun Dahai, still at the Yijing headquarters far away, interrupted him harshly.

This time, Yun Dahai didn’t bother suppressing his anger and impatience.

Yun Changsheng didn’t dare to play any tricks either and explained the conflict between him and Xu Shaochen.

“Five hundred million—give that land to Xu Shaochen. Then, personally go and pour him tea to apologize. If he doesn’t forgive you, you don’t need to return to Yijing. Stay in Jiangzhou and start from scratch.”

Yun Dahai’s cold words echoed in Yun Changsheng’s ears, leaving his mind blank and his body nearly fainting.

It took a while for him to recover, reluctantly saying, “Dad, why?”

“Because you’re stupid,” Yun Dahai replied bluntly.

He knew Xu Shaochen’s identity. He had also decided to send Ye Yang to Jiangzhou, so he had looked into the situation there in advance.

Once he became aware of the Chen Yu Company’s rapid development, it caught his attention. He even considered acquiring it and thoroughly investigated its ownership structure and boss.

What he discovered shocked him—there were countless connections with the Xu Corporation.

Xu Shaochen’s background wasn’t a secret in a certain circle in Jiangzhou. So, after a more detailed investigation, he quickly gave up the idea of acquisition.

Since Yun Changsheng was his chosen successor, every move he made was under Yun Dahai’s watchful eye.

When Yun Dahai learned that Yun Changsheng was investigating Xu Shaochen, he was so startled that he dropped his cup of water. Without a second thought, he immediately called.

“What about the issue of Ye Yang colluding with outsiders to harm the company’s interests?” Yun Changsheng was still unwilling to give up. If that’s the case, he might as well shift the blame onto Ye Yang.

“Don’t worry about that. I’ll handle it. Your immediate priority is to apologize to Xu Shaochen. By the way, the five hundred million is my estimate. If Xu Shaochen has other demands, just fulfill them.”

Of course, Yun Dahai was furious about Ye Yang’s collusion with outsiders.

But since it was Xu Shaochen Ye Yang was dealing with, that changed everything.

Ye Yang was also his son. If Ye Yang could follow Xu Shaochen, one day he might establish a company even more powerful than Yunyang Group.

Given that, the small amount of damage done couldn’t compare to the potential benefits he might bring.

This was an opportunity. Yun Dahai didn’t even qualify to meet Xu Shaochen in person. Now one of his sons was in Xu Shaochen’s circle. What was this if not an opportunity? Even though his other son had a small misunderstanding with Xu Shaochen, since it was just a misunderstanding, clearing it up would make everyone happy.

“Dad, who exactly is Xu Shaochen that you’re so wary of him!” Yun Changsheng insisted on understanding even if it was the last thing he did.

“The young master of the Xu Corporation! Measure him against yourself—how do you stack up as the young master of Yunyang?”

After saying this, Yun Dahai hung up the phone.

“Beep beep beep…”

Listening to the busy tone on the phone, Yun Changsheng was initially at a loss.

Xu Corporation?

Suddenly, he realized something, and his face instantly turned pale, his mouth twitching slightly as a drop of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

The Xu Corporation—there is only one Xu Corporation globally.

Xu Shaochen was actually the young master of the Xu Corporation. The thought knocked Yun Changsheng for a loop, immediately followed by a chilling fear as if he had fallen into an abyss.

He had just considered Xu Shaochen’s words a threat. Now, in hindsight, if he hadn’t made that call, he might already be done for.

Remembering Ye Yang’s relationship with Xu Shaochen, jealousy began to swell in his heart.

Why does this illegitimate son have such luck to get involved with Xu Shaochen? The old man will probably favor him more from now on.

He used to think only fools were blessed. Who knew idiots could be lucky too?

Before he knew it, his grip on his phone had turned his knuckles white.

Now he was panicking.

With anxiety, fear, and unease coursing through him, Yun Changsheng dialed the number for Chen Yu Company.

“Hello, this is Yun Changsheng. I would like to see your Chairman.”

“Mr. Yun, our Chairman said he’s not seeing visitors today. If you have any business, you should come to the company and speak to our Vice Chairman.”

“Alright, thank you.” Yun Changsheng reluctantly hung up the phone.

He remembered what Xu Shaochen had said at the café, “You’re not qualified to see me anymore.”

Looking at it now, he really wasn’t qualified anymore.

But his father had given a strict order, so Yun Changsheng could only sigh and tell the driver: “Take me to Chen Yu Company.”