Chapter 529 - 527: Uncle’s Request for Help
"Oh, that..." Chen Yong hesitated for a moment, not knowing where to start, because the main issue was money.
"Just say what you have to say, don’t beat around the bush, don’t think I don’t know you, you wouldn’t come to me unless there’s a problem." Old Chen gave him a sidelong glance with a tone of annoyance.
"Hehe, Chen Tian is smart, you immediately knew I had something to ask for."
Chen Yong had a thick skin, even though he knew Chen Tian said it on purpose, he still greeted with a smile, "Well, there’s a problem at my factory, the workers are on strike, demanding their wages, or they’ll smash my factory. Chen Tian, you know, you’re the most influential and respected person here. If you step in, you’ll definitely calm this public outrage. After New Year’s, I’ll find a way to pay them back."
"Hmph! I knew it wasn’t anything good. You brought this trouble on yourself, what do you want me to do? I can’t help you. You’d better shut down the factory while it’s not too serious, to avoid regret when you’re in jail later."
Old Chen got angry as soon as he heard it.
"Oh, Chen Tian, I’m begging you, you’re the only family I have left, you can’t just ignore me, can you? I might get beaten to death by those workers, can you really stand by and watch?"
Chen Yong started using his trump card. Old Chen and Chen Tianlong were of the same temperament, inclined to compassion rather than force, and now seeing Chen Yong almost kneeling on the ground, his heart softened.
"Alright, alright, get up first, I’ll think of a way. However, it’s impossible to just send them back now. You must find some money for the villagers to have a good New Year, and the other wages must be paid off quickly in the coming year."
Old Chen thought for a moment and said, "How much stock is left in the factory now? Clear out the inventory in a timely manner, and you’ll have wages to pay."
"There are hundreds of thousands worth of steel, but it’s stuck. The town government side has been strictly checking, saying there’s a problem with the steel quality, and it needs to pass strict inspection before release. But we’ve done our internal checks and this batch is really fine. We’ve met all requirements needing rectification."
"It’s just that the New Year is approaching, and all departments don’t want trouble, they want to peacefully take a vacation, so they’re suppressing it."
Chen Yong was also a bit helpless, his steel just came off the production line, and then the government issued such a policy, a hundreds of thousands’ worth order couldn’t be delivered on time, the contract was about to be cancelled, and he would be fined. Initially, he could earn tens of thousands for the New Year, but now he lost tens of thousands instead.
"..."
Old Chen truly didn’t know how to help Chen Yong. His factory wasn’t big to begin with, now encountering this issue, even if he could smooth things over with the villagers, and the strike was resolved, if the steel couldn’t be shipped, would he still be able to pay after New Year’s?
Old Chen would never believe it, this Chen Yong always conned people, unlikely to pay in the end, and it would be Chen Tian who got scolded by the workers instead.
After all, it was he who went to mediate, if wages weren’t paid, who else would they seek but him?
Thinking of this, Chen Tian was depressed, agreeing would bring trouble, and not agreeing, this Chen Yong wouldn’t let it go.
At this time, Old Chen felt a sudden rush of congestion in his chest, and panic hit his heart, "Oh no, last night I matched palms with a stranger and shook my Powerful Qi, didn’t take Anxin Grass medicine in time, now the illness has flared up."
"Chen Yong, quick, get Chen Tianlong over here, my illness has relapsed."
Chen Tian shouted loudly, and fainted just after finishing. Chen Yong was instantly frightened, he knew Chen Tian had this illness, now suddenly becoming so severe, it was frightening.
"Tianlong, Tianlong, come quick, Old Chen has relapsed." Chen Yong called out flustered.
Chen Tianlong was outside playing with Lightning Pig and Shen Yan, suddenly hearing shouting from the kitchen, was taken aback, and hurried back to the kitchen, seeing the scene, was also dumbfounded.
After a slight breath, Chen Tianlong immediately went over, placed his fingers on Old Chen’s nostrils, checked his breath, and then sighed in relief.
He quickly engaged his Heart Method, gently clasped Old Chen’s pulse point, and a surge of Powerful Qi swiftly rushed into Old Chen’s Dantian.
Strangely, Chen Tianlong’s Powerful Qi was actually able to temporarily suppress the poisonous elements in Old Chen’s body.
"Cough cough....."
Chen Tian gradually regained consciousness, but his body was still weak. For now, he would be fine, later he would go up the mountain to gather Anxin Grass to boil into a decoction and drink it.
"Old Chen, are you okay?" Chen Tianlong asked with concern.
"Hmm, I’m alright, won’t die." Even though Old Chen was physically weak, he couldn’t help making a tough remark, that’s just his character.
"...." Chen Tianlong knew Old Chen was just putting on a brave front.
Although the poison was temporarily contained by Chen Tianlong’s Powerful Qi, for long-term suppression, cooperation with Anxin Grass was necessary, so Chen Tianlong didn’t delay, saying directly, "Alright, Old Chen, I’m going up the mountain to gather herbs for you, take care."
"Oh."
Old Chen, this time uncharacteristically, didn’t say much, just sighed slightly and began heading back to his room, while walking, he said to Chen Yong nearby, "Chen Yong, it seems this time it’s fate, I’m sick, this time I may not be able to help you, try to come up with a solution yourself."
"Chen Tian...."
Chen Yong was very frustrated, only Chen Tian could temporarily settle the issue, but he was so ill, he certainly couldn’t press him to go.
After thinking it over, Chen Yong could only go back and plan to come again in a couple of days.
Chen Tianlong was going up the mountain, and Shen Yan, feeling bored, naturally followed along, she already wanted to walk around with Chen Tianlong, and this time she wouldn’t miss the chance.
The Summer Resort Mountain has two mountain paths going up. The one last night was specifically for hunting, while this path is for gathering herbs.
The hunting path leads to the northern part of the mountain, cold in winter and hot in summer, while this one leads to the southern mountain area, warm in winter, cool in summer.
Summer Resort Mountain is famous for its southern part, where various peculiar herbs and plants grow, while having the reputation of a modern herb garden, it has the wildness of a primeval forest, full of mystery.
"Huh! Chen Tianlong, did we take the wrong road? Last night didn’t seem like this." Shen Yan, quite attentive, immediately noticed the discrepancy.
"Hehe, Shen Yan, not bad, your observation skills are good, you noticed right away." Chen Tianlong laughed.
"This is the other mountain path called Nanshan Road, only from here will you find mountain herbs to gather, otherwise, like yesterday there were only many vine tree roots, and wild beasts."
"Wow! So magical, luckily I was smart, followed you to play, otherwise, I might miss such a beautiful place again."
Looking at the foot of the mountain in the morning, with lush lawns, green forests, Shen Yan felt a sudden sense of contentment and tranquility.
"Hmm, but the more magical places are still ahead."
Chen Tianlong responded with a mysterious smile and then grabbed Shen Yan’s little hand, leading her up the mountain, "Come, let’s go up the mountain."