Chapter 21: Changing Circumstances
After Yang Xiuning's phone call, Chen Mingyuan began to fall into a worried and anxious mood.
Of course, what he is worried about is not the precariousness of the family, after all, everything is in his expectations, even if there is no far-reaching major matter, in the face of hidden dangers of state-owned enterprise reform, the central government will definitely introduce a series of relevant policies, with the old man's residual prestige, as long as he survives this short period of time, the future will be a vast sky!
What he really cares about is the price that his mother may sacrifice for himself!
He knew that his mother had decided to stop all the blame in order to protect him.
It is conceivable that once the Chen family takes the initiative to choose to retreat or even compromise in this turmoil, Yang Xiuning is likely to be pushed out as a victim, after all, she has a certain weight and prestige in the family, and she is the person responsible for this incident, so the possibility of sacrificing her is undoubtedly the greatest.
Besides, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer, Yang Xiuning has made up his mind, and everyone led by Chen Xiaomei will definitely not stop it, after all, no matter how much Yang Xiuning has paid for the family over the years, it can't change everyone's prejudice against her humble background.
According to past examples, if a certain force loses in the political game, most of the scapegoats will lose power, and in serious cases, it is very likely that they will be imprisoned!
This is an unwritten rule of struggle and compromise between the great clans!
Thinking of his mother's efforts and sacrifices for himself, Chen Mingyuan could not hide his distress, but he called his mother's number several times, but no one answered, presumably, at this time, her own situation was already in crisis.
At this time, Chen Mingyuan could no longer maintain his calm and relaxed, and after being upset, he was deciding to return to Zhonghai regardless of it, when Cen Ruohan's call came suddenly.
"Mingyuan, you're too nonsense this time!"
Ruohan scolded directly, this was the first time in a long time that she had really lost her temper with herself, and her fluctuating tone revealed her messy mind, "How can you do this, this will kill people!" ”
Chen Mingyuan didn't have the heart to persuade her for the time being, so he asked, "Aunt Cen, how is my mother?" ”
Ruohan said angrily: "You still know that Lu Dao cares about your mother, you are leisurely outside, do you know that Sister Yang is about to be cornered because of you!" ”
Chen Mingyuan's heart sank, and he hurriedly said, "What happened?" ”
Ruohan consciously lost his speech, eased his breath, and said, "Don't worry, Sister Yang is fine, it's just ...... Hey, she is under a lot of pressure and accusations now, yesterday's board meeting, she has announced that she will temporarily stop all work, and your eldest aunt will take over the affairs of the company, and now the Rongting Group and your family are in a mess. ”
Hearing this, Chen Mingyuan suddenly relieved his heart.
It is not too dangerous to lose power only temporarily, on the contrary, it is not small that the danger can be turned into a disaster.
Thinking that the old man was to appease the anger of the public, he temporarily deprived Yang Xiuning of his power, so as not to put her on the cusp again, and at the same time he mediated again, in order to save the family from being punished.
At least until the dust settles, the mother will not encounter accidents.
"Mingyuan, tell me, why do you want to do that?"
Ruohan endured his annoyance, his usual disobedience to the family was enough of a headache, but this time it was good, he just dragged a few members of the family to play with fire!
Chen Mingyuan didn't answer and asked, "Auntie, who did you know from me that I did this?" ”
Ruohan said angrily: "I also said, now who in the whole Zhonghai doesn't know the prestige of your Chen Dagongzi." ”
Chen Mingyuan was a little surprised, "Do you know the way?" ”
After a long period of exposure to the news, Cen Ruohan's insight is not bad, and he immediately noticed the strangeness of this matter, was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "I don't know where the news was released, there are rumors that you are secretly making trouble, but now most people still tend to think that Sister Yang instructed you to do this, saying that over the years, you and your mother have been oppressed by the family, and the relationship has long been ......."
Chen Mingyuan's heart is bright.
The matter of secretly changing the manuscript by himself is limited to the knowledge within the family, but now the news is suddenly leaked, and there are even noses and eyes pointing the finger at Yang Xiuning, and deliberately exaggerating the contradictions within the Chen family, obviously wanting to fall into the ground.
As for the reason, nine times out of ten it is an internal ghost!
Suddenly, Zhang Zili's face appeared in his mind.
Could it really be that he leaked the family's secrets?!
Chen Mingyuan put a question mark in his heart, and then turned his attention to the Zhou family!
At this juncture, apart from the Zhou family, he couldn't think of anyone else who would have eaten the courage of the ambitious leopard and dared to fall into the trap of the Chen family, besides, in the previous life, the Zhou family stepped on the remnants of the Chen family and reached the pinnacle of power!
Thinking about it this way, the possibility of Zhang Zili colluding with the Zhou family to deal with himself and his mother in order to replace them has greatly increased!
"Aunt, how is the situation in Zhonghai now?"
Chen Mingyuan suddenly had a bad premonition, with the ambition of the Zhou family, if he decided to tear his face with the Chen family, it would never be as simple as just spreading some rumors to attack himself and his mother alone!
Ruohan sighed and whispered: "Listen to my father, Zhou Qifeng has been very active recently, and he has been very close to several big clans and chaebols in Zhonghai, in addition to discussing with them the reform plan of Yuanda Heavy Industry, it seems that there are some unknown inside information......"
The inside story?
I'm afraid that I want to do a plan to join forces, win over other families, and join forces to attack the Chen family!
The wall fell down and everyone pushed it, how could Zhou Qifeng and the Zhou family let go of the great opportunity?
Ruohan was also aware of the undercurrent, and said worriedly: "Now my father is also under great pressure, and at yesterday's Standing Committee meeting, Zhou Qifeng also insinuated that after the state has comprehensively determined the main position of the market economy, individual comrades in the local area have tried in vain to go against the tide and obstruct all kinds of economic and state-owned enterprise reform measures for the sake of their own short-term interests, which is really heartbreaking......
Chen Mingyuan was cold, and Zhou Qifeng had already begun to do it with his own family.
Who in Zhonghai doesn't know what to say, Cen Ruiwen has been loyal to the old man for decades, and at this stage, as the main spokesperson for the interests of the Chen family in Zhonghai, he was so naked ridiculed by Zhou Qifeng, it is clear that he didn't take the Chen family and the old man in his eyes anymore!
"It's not just that, now it's rumored in the streets and alleys, saying ......"
Ruohan seemed to be speechless and stopped, "Some people say that your family wants to turn back the wheel of history and plot to drag the national economy into dire straits......
"If it's just ordinary gossip, it's nothing, but the content of the news is well-written, except for the report submitted by your third uncle to Vice Premier Hua, which clearly prevents the reform of state-owned enterprises, and even the old man asked the supreme chief to suggest that the current economic reform policy be suspended, and everyone is now shunning your family!"
If what Cen Ruohan said is true, the Chen family has now become the target of public criticism.
Even if they go against the tune and openly call out the central government's economic reform line, in the eyes of anyone, it is a stupid thing that cannot be reached, and even with the protection of today's supreme leader, it is difficult to get out of it in its entirety.
After all, the change of each ruling group is the final result of the game and compromise between countless factions and groups behind the scenes, and the situation is even more turbulent and complicated.
In this way, the severity of the situation greatly exceeded Chen Mingyuan's original expectations, he really didn't consider that the news within the family would leak out so easily!
But there is no turning back from the bow, the matter has come to this point, it is useless to think about these more, sorting out his thoughts, Chen Mingyuan asked: "Then where is the current itinerary of the central inspection team?" ”
"After inspecting Yuanda Heavy Industry the day before yesterday, Vice Premier Hua and their leaders discussed with the leaders of the municipal party committee today, and according to the itinerary, they will return to Yanjing tomorrow." Cen Ruohan sighed and said: "However, your third uncle seems to be left behind and cannot return to Beijing for the time being, it is rumored that this is what Vice Premier Hua meant......"
Chen Guoliang was left in Zhonghai, which Chen Mingyuan did not have much of a surprise.
Coming up with such a shocking report disrupted the overall deployment of the investigation team and the central authorities, and it was destined that Chen Guoliang's next days would be very unpeaceful.
Staying in that stormy place in Zhonghai is a little more dangerous for him, and likewise, there are three more chances!
"Let's not talk about that." Cen Ruohan suddenly changed his words and said, "Mingyuan, you answer me honestly, did you deliberately target your third uncle when you did this?" ”
Obviously, Cen Ruohan also suspected that Chen Mingyuan was to avenge the harshness of his clansmen towards their orphans and widows over the years, so he would commit this kind of stupid thing where relatives are painful and enemies are happy.
Chen Mingyuan shook his head dumbly, even if he has improved these days, many people are afraid that they still have doubtful thoughts, "Auntie, others don't understand me, and they don't care how I accuse and slander, but in your impression, will I be such an extreme and treacherous villain?" ”
Ruohan was suddenly speechless, faintly feeling guilty.
In all fairness, she couldn't believe that this simple-hearted and kind-hearted junior would be so deviant.
"Then what are you doing ......?"
"Aunt, this matter is too complicated, it is difficult for me to explain it clearly for a while."
Chen Mingyuan patiently explained: "But please believe me, I did this after careful consideration, and I will never do anything to be sorry for the Chen family, let alone watch my mother suffer a little danger because of me." ”
"As I said before, there are always positive and negative sides to things, and some things can't just look at the appearance, such as the reform policies of Yuanda Heavy Industry and many state-owned enterprises."
Ruohan's heart was as fine as dust, and he immediately captured the deep meaning of this sentence, and said in surprise: "What do you mean to say, is it difficult for the Central Committee to ......."
Chen Mingyuan said meaningfully: "It's still too early to say anything, but it won't be long before everything will have a conclusive result, and then it will be clear who is right and who is wrong!" ”