Chapter 1103 - 1101: Escape
Yang Zi's sudden escape was unexpected for everyone, and Director Hu reported this to Tang Yumeng. Tang Yumeng instructed that the pursuit of Yang Zi must be intensified.
Song Xiaojia returned to the Liu Group and immediately began questioning Yang Zi's secretary again. The secretary, intimidated by the situation, revealed the truth.
From the secretary's account, Yang Zi fled hurriedly just before the arrest, and Director Hu immediately arranged for surveillance of all Jiangbei City's exits. There was no sign of Yang Zi leaving Jiangbei City.
Two days passed, and despite the full mobilization of Jiangbei City's police force, Yang Zi was nowhere to be found, not even a trace of information about her.
To prevent Yang Zi from escaping, Tang Yumeng ordered Director Hu to freeze all of Yang Zi's accounts, including those of the Liu Group.
Lin Chuan remained silent about Yang Zi's actions throughout.
The day of Huang Bo and Xiao Feng's wedding was fast approaching, and Lin Chuan temporarily set aside Yang Zi's matters to help prepare for the wedding with some brothers from Jvyi Gang.
The listing materials of Sichuan University Group were submitted to the City Committee through Tang Yumeng, and the approval process still required some time.
In the blink of an eye, it was the 25th.
The 25th was the wedding day of Huang Bo and Xiao Feng, key members of Jvyi Gang. Early that morning, the courtyard of the former Changlin Factory was bustling with activity.
Although Changlin Factory had been demolished and rebuilt, Zhou Kai and the others strongly advocated for preserving this courtyard because it held some unforgettable memories.
The wedding venue for Huang Bo and Xiao Feng was chosen here mainly out of consideration for the elders from the past.
The Monk and several Jvyi Gang brothers were putting up the traditional "Double Happiness" characters and setting up the venue. Among those who came in for their morning exercises were Uncle Liu, Zhou Rui's aunt, and Zhou Kai's mother.
"Ah, I can't believe this kid Bozi is getting married; we're getting old," Uncle Liu sighed.
"Indeed, time really flies by," another elder echoed Uncle Liu's sentiments.
"Huang Bo is getting married, when is your Kai planning to do the same?" Zhou Rui's aunt asked, glancing at Zhou Kai's mother.
"I'm worried about it too. I've urged him several times, but he's in no rush," Zhou Kai's mother said, a bit exasperated.
"Kai's mom, you should push him harder. I heard from my Qiangzi that even Da Pao has found a Japanese wife," Li Qiang's mother chimed in.
"Kai's mom, I think there's no chance between my Xiao Rui and Chuan Zi anymore. Why not bring the two of them together?" Zhou Rui's aunt suggested.
"That would be great, just hope Xiao Rui doesn't look down on my Kai," Zhou Kai's mother said.
"I'll ask Xiao Rui when she gets home. If she's interested, our families could become in-laws," Zhou Rui's aunt said with a smile.
"That would be fantastic. I like Xiao Rui, and if she could become my daughter-in-law, it would be a great blessing for my family," Zhou Kai's mother said happily.
"Alright, you guys should leave the young people's business alone. They have more opinions than we do," Uncle Liu said with a smile.
Zhou Kai's mother gave Uncle Liu a look and said, "You old Liu, my son is my own, and if he doesn't get married, I won't have grandchildren."
"Exactly, what do you, an old bachelor, know about this? Stay out of it," Zhou Rui's aunt added dismissively.
As the elders chatted away, a black sedan drove up and stopped at the entrance of Changlin Factory. Out from the car stepped Zhou Kai and Lu Dapao.
"Mom, Uncle, Aunt, hello," Zhou Kai greeted loudly as he saw his mother and the group of elders.
Lu Dapao, respectful towards the elders, followed and greeted them warmly.
"Mom, please call Dad over later," Zhou Kai pulled his mother aside and said.
"You should go. You know how stubborn your father is," Zhou Kai's mother replied.
"Okay, I'll go back and call him." Then he turned to the other elders and said, "Uncles and aunts, you must come early. Chuan Zi has something to say to all of you."
Zhou Rui's aunt asked, "What does he want to tell us?"
Zhou Kai gave a mysterious smile and said, "You'll find out soon."
At 10:30 in the morning, the courtyard was already filled with people. For Huang Bo and Xiao Feng's wedding, Lin Chuan arranged nearly a hundred banquet tables in the courtyard and hired a famous local chef to handle the feast.
At 11:50, nearly all the tables were filled with guests, most of them were brothers from Jvyi Gang and the elderly from the former Changlin Factory. The whole courtyard was full of voices, lively and bustling.
Huang Bo and Xiao Feng also arrived at the wedding site by then. Huang Bo wore a dark blue suit, looking sharp, while Xiao Feng donned a traditional red wedding dress, her cheeks adorned with smiles, and the joy in her eyes was evident.
"It's almost noon, why aren't Brother Chuan and Little Pepper here yet?" Li Qiang, who was in charge of organizing the wedding, started to worry and asked Zhou Kai and the others standing beside him.
"Yes, I'll make the call right away." Zhou Kai took out his phone and was about to call when he saw a few people walking in at the door. Besides Lin Chuan, there were also Tang Yumeng, Luo Guoqing, Zhou Rui, and Nuo Xiaoxi.
"Even Secretary Tang from the City Committee is here; it seems that Bozi really has quite the connections." Someone in the crowd immediately recognized Tang Yumeng and said to those nearby.
"You don't know anything. It's not Bozi's connections; Secretary Tang came because of Lin Chuan." Someone next to him immediately retorted.
Zhou Kai and the others saw that Secretary Tang had arrived and quickly went up to greet him.
Huang Bo held Xiao Feng's hand and approached, saying to Xiao Feng, "Xiao Feng, this is Secretary Tang from the City Committee of Jiangbei City."
Xiao Feng, who had never met Tang Yumeng, quickly smiled and said, "Hello, Secretary Tang."
Tang Yumeng smiled slightly and said, "Congratulations on your marriage. May you have a lifetime of happiness together."
The two quickly expressed their thanks again.
Tang Yumeng and the others were invited to the main seats. Li Qiang checked the time; it was just three minutes to twelve. He quickly had Xiao Feng and Huang Bo stand on the prepared platform, and after the ceremonial cannons boomed and the firecrackers crackled, he loudly announced: "The wedding of Comrade Huang Bo and Comrade Xiao Feng now begins."
The crowd below applauded in unison.
"Next, the newlyweds will pay their respects to the guests." Li Qiang waited for the applause to subside before announcing loudly again.
Huang Bo held Xiao Feng's hand and gracefully bowed to the crowd below.
After the two had finished bowing, Li Qiang said loudly: "Next, please welcome Secretary Tang to the stage to deliver his marriage blessing to the newlyweds."
Tang Yumeng hadn't expected this, so she hesitated slightly and looked back at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Since it's been announced, Secretary Tang, you should go up and say a few words."
Tang Yumeng glared at Lin Chuan but did not decline. She stood up, walked to the stage, and smiled as she said, "Today is a joyous occasion for Huang Bo and Xiao Feng. I wish them eternal harmony, a lifetime together, and to have a chubby baby soon."
The crowd below laughed and applauded.
After Tang Yumeng finished speaking, Li Qiang announced again: "Next, we have Zhou Rui, General Manager of the Sichuan University Group, representing Sichuan University Group to deliver the marriage congratulations to the newlyweds."
Over the past few years, Zhou Rui had become quite trained in public speaking. She gracefully walked up to the stage and said with a smile, "Today is a joyous occasion not only for our Sichuan University Group's supervisor Huang Bo and Xiao Feng but for the entire Sichuan University Group. On behalf of all employees of Sichuan University Group, I wish the newlyweds a happy marriage and a lifetime together."
Warm applause immediately burst out from the crowd below.
"Look, isn't our Xiao Rui impressive?" Zhou Rui's aunt feared no one would know Xiao Feng was her niece.
After Zhou Rui finished delivering the congratulatory speech on behalf of Sichuan University Group, Li Qiang loudly announced: "Next, please welcome Lin Chuan, the chairman of Sichuan University Group and the leader of Jvyi Gang, to give his blessing to the newlyweds."
Tang Yumeng frowned slightly upon hearing the words "leader of Jvyi Gang," which sounded like an underworld organization.
Lin Chuan walked up to the stage, looked at the happily beaming Huang Bo and Xiao Feng, and said, "Congratulations on your happy union. May you be blissfully married and forever happy."
Huang Bo and Xiao Feng quickly expressed their gratitude.
After giving his blessing to Huang Bo and Xiao Feng, Lin Chuan faced the crowd and said, "Taking advantage of Huang Bo and Xiao Feng's wedding, I'd like to announce two things."
The crowd immediately quieted down, all looking at Lin Chuan standing on the stage.
Lin Chuan cleared his throat and said, "The first thing is that our Sichuan University Group has been approved by both the City Committee and the Securities and Exchange Commission and is about to go public."
"Great." Lu Dapao led the shout.
"Great." The brothers from Jvyi Gang followed Lu Dapao and shouted in unison, applauding enthusiastically.
Lin Chuan gestured to the crowd to quiet down and said, "As the Sichuan University Group is about to go public, we certainly won't let our brothers who have made significant contributions to the group down. We will allocate shares to you based on your contributions to the group. From now on, you will be shareholders of the Sichuan University Group."
"Great." This time, the crowd shouted in unison without waiting for Lu Dapao's lead.
Among the elderly attendees, many were the parents of Jvyi Gang brothers. Upon hearing this news, they were incredibly moved, shedding tears of gratitude. Their sons' achievements today were all thanks to Lin Chuan.
Once the applause had settled again, Lin Chuan continued, "The second thing I'd like to announce is that Sichuan University Group plans to redevelop the Changlin Factory site, transforming it into a high-end nursing home where all the elderly from Changlin Factory can stay for free."
This time, the brothers from Jvyi Gang did not lead the shout; instead, the elders stood up and shouted loudly, applauding enthusiastically. The applause lasted for a long time.
"Lin Chuan is truly a good kid," Uncle Liu said, clapping with tears in his eyes.