"Brother, as long as I can calculate and keep accounts, I'm fine. My level, I can't figure that out at all."
Zhang Weiyang chuckled. Professional matters should be left to professional people.
He only managed business and operations. He was not proficient in financial matters, nor did he want to, nor could he manage them.
Zhang Weiyang was very smart. Chen Yang trusted him, and he absolutely could not mess around.
One had to follow the rules. He also believed that what was rightfully his, Chen Yang would not shortchange him, and what was not his, he would never reach for.
"Alright, first arrange for the accountant to collect all the profits from this batch. After deducting expenses for maintenance centers and harvesting in various regions and at the city level, get the rest on hand."
"After working so hard for so long, it's time to pay you and Baoguo."
Chen Yang smiled and also greeted Lei Baoguo behind Zhang Weiyang. The man followed him to make money and get married. He had been out for several months, so he should see something.
"Yang Ge, what's our plan going forward?"
Although Zhang Weiyang was excited by so much money, the expansion plan Chen Yang had laid out still required significant capital investment. It was too early to distribute money now.
"Originally, we planned to capture the market in Anhui Province before the end of the year. We have already completed it ahead of schedule. As for expanding outside the province, let's pause for now."
"Our stores have been so successful in Anhui Province. It's inseparable from the attitude of the leaders in Anhui Province. If we go to another place without the support from above, do you think we can open several stores in a month?"
Chen Yang saw it very clearly. When they opened stores, they were almost given the green light everywhere. They were provided with storefronts and staff if they asked.
If it were in another place, storefronts and staff alone would be a huge problem.
Not to mention that the leaders in other places might not be as enthusiastic in supporting the arrival of Meng Hui audio-visual machines as the leaders in Anhui Province.
"I think since we have ample time now, you should take the old man to Jinling to see. If the medical conditions in Jinling are up to par, get the treatment done first."
"If Jinling doesn't work, you go to Shanghai. Bring a bit more money, and have Baoguo accompany you. It will also give the young couple who are in a long-distance relationship a chance to meet."
The progress in Anhui Province had completely met Chen Yang's expectations. Expanding further in the short term would be difficult to achieve significant results.
It was better to let Zhang Weiyang and Lei Baoguo slow down and resolve their worries.
It would also help accumulate some capital. If they needed to expand into neighboring provincial markets, it would also require large capital investment.
"Brother, working with you is truly the greatest fortune of my life."
When Zhang Weiyang heard that Chen Yang was suggesting he take his father for treatment, he was deeply moved.
His father's illness had always been a pain in Zhang Weiyang's heart. By the time he became prosperous in his previous life, his father's condition was beyond reversal.
No amount of money could save his father's illness.
Now, not much time had passed, and there was still a possibility of recovery. If he were truly cured, it would be as if Chen Yang had made up for Zhang Weiyang's regrets in his previous life.
"You kid, don't give me that. Take good care of the old man's illness. Once his illness is cured, settle things with Er Di. That girl has been following you like a workhorse."
"She has to help with the business and take care of you and the old man. You owe her an explanation."
Lin Er Di managed the store in Qinghe City like clockwork. Not only that, but she also took very good care of Zhang Weiyang's father. It was Zhang Weiyang's good fortune to marry such a good woman.
"Brother, I will. Once you give me my dividends, I'll marry Er Di grandly and then go see my father."
"His greatest wish in life was to see me establish a career and get married. If I get married, he'll definitely be happy, and if his mood improves, his illness might be easier to treat."
"Think about it, he's finally seeing me get married. He'll be eager to dote on his grandchildren. With this spirit, he'll be more cooperative with the doctors."
Even if Chen Yang hadn't said anything, Zhang Weiyang had always understood Lin Er Di's goodness.
It was easy to share prosperity, but difficult to share hardship. Lin Er Di had been so good to him, and Zhang Weiyang would remember it for the rest of his life.
"Baoguo, then it's tough on you to drink at Weiyang's wedding and then accompany him back to Jinling. Comrade Li Jing might have to wait a couple more days."
As soon as Chen Yang heard that Zhang Weiyang planned to hold a wedding banquet first, he naturally had no objections, but he teased Lei Baoguo.
Lei Baoguo, a simple and honest man, was even more eager to go home and see Li Jing. He had been thinking of her constantly during this time.
He had traveled all over Anhui Province with Zhang Weiyang during this period. Apart from writing a few letters to Li Jing, he had no time to go back to Jinling. How could he not miss her?
For Lei Baoguo, Chen Yang planned to give him five hundred yuan first so he could buy some things for his wedding, and then pay him a hundred yuan a month. Once the company was established, he would be given a share.
This salary was absolutely top-notch. Even many senior workers in state-owned enterprises now couldn't earn a hundred yuan a month.
Chen Yang's father, Chen Liming, had worked for half his life and only earned a few dozen yuan a month.
Chen Yang valued Lei Baoguo's loyal character. In the future, as he accumulated more wealth, he would need reliable people to protect his safety.
For the people around him, as long as they worked hard, Chen Yang would naturally not treat them unfairly.
"Boss, it's not tough at all. I'm even looking forward to attending the wedding."
"It's a good opportunity to learn from Weiyang, and I'll have experience when I get married."
Lei Baoguo naturally had no complaints. He had been separated from Li Jing for several months, and an extra day or two wouldn't make much difference.
He had come out with Chen Yang to make money, and Chen Yang was looking out for him by arranging for him to go back. Lei Baoguo was not foolish; he knew what was what.
"Brother, the moment you arrive, these two never stop chattering. It seems only you can keep them in check."
"Sister-in-law, have some fruit."
"Two little ones, come and try these bright red apples. They're delicious."
Just then, Lin Er Di came over with a plate of sliced apples.
She had overheard Chen Yang talking to Zhang Weiyang about her. She was genuinely happy that her husband had such a considerate benefactor like Chen Yang.
She was a girl from the countryside with little education, but she understood the principle of repaying kindness.
Lin Er Di thought to herself that no matter what, if her husband ever lost his way, she would patiently remind him and never let Chen Yang down. She would never forget their benefactor.
Shen Xue took an apple slice and was about to taste it.
For some reason, despite the fragrant and delicious apple, before she could even put it in her mouth, she suddenly felt nauseous.
"Ugh!"
Chen Yang was happy at first, but unexpectedly, Shen Xue suddenly covered her mouth and ran outside, followed by the sound of violent vomiting.
This worried the old man terribly!
Shen Xue's health had never been particularly good. She had been sleeping less and had a poor appetite lately. Now, with this happening, how could he not worry!