Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 646 The New President of Lianxiang Group
This trip back to Dongcang County was different from previous years.

Lin Shengdong's family has settled in Jingzhou City and will not return to their hometown with his parents to pay New Year's visits until the second day of the Lunar New Year.

Zhang Lingyu is now a highly influential senior executive at Momo Group, and her family has settled in Jingzhou.

Cheng Yi originally wanted to invite Jiang Yuxi to ride back together and teach her some new things, but the girl seemed to still be feeling awkward.

He had just made the call when Jiang Yuxi flatly refused.

Cheng Yi's Audi drove into Dongcang County. Unlike previous years, a red banner was hung at the entrance of the county town this year, which read "Warmly welcome Cheng Yi, President of Momo Group, back to his hometown for a visit."

This was clearly a carefully prepared gesture from the county. Although it was a bit cliché, the sentiment and respect it conveyed were genuine.

As soon as the car arrived at the street corner where the old house was located, we saw that a lot of people had already gathered there.

Besides eagerly awaiting parents and relatives, neighbors, and even a few well-dressed government and community workers, there were also some.

As soon as the car came to a stop, enthusiastic greetings came like a tidal wave.

"Xiao Yi is back!"

"President Cheng, you must be tired from your journey!"

"President Cheng, do you still recognize me? I used to hold you when you were a child."

"Get your thoughts straight before you say anything. 'Your childhood'? When you were a child, President Cheng wasn't even born yet..."

As soon as Cheng Yi got out of the car, he was immediately surrounded by people.

His parents beamed with pride, relatives helped him with his luggage, and neighbors offered him cigarettes and tea.

Compared to last year, the villagers were much warmer this year, and their eyes showed not only friendliness but also a deep sense of awe and respect.

Momo Group's development this year has been astonishing, making it a star enterprise in the province and even the country. Cheng Yi, as the actual leader, is a legendary figure in the eyes of his hometown people.

The living room was already bustling with activity.

My distant aunts and uncles arrived early, filling the room to the brim, with the coffee table piled high with melon seeds and fruit peels.

They surrounded Cheng Yi, praising his success, asking if the company was hiring, and whether they could help their children find jobs, etc.

Cheng Yi's parents clearly enjoyed being the center of attention, their faces beaming with joy.

Although Cheng Yi felt a bit tired from socializing, seeing his parents happy, he patiently smiled and responded, his attitude was calm and without any airs. He agreed to help when he should, and skillfully changed the subject when he should decline, maintaining a perfect balance.

At 10:00 a.m., several leaders from the Dongcang County Government Affairs Association, led by Gu Yushan, arrived on time for a visit.

The scale of the operation was larger than last year, and the attitude was more humble.

They were no longer making simple, routine visits, but were genuinely there to report and seek advice.

"President Cheng, thanks to you, our county's GDP growth rate was the highest in the province last year, all thanks to the Momo customer service center."

"The county has planned an electronic information industrial park, and we would like to ask Mr. Cheng to give us his opinion and guidance on the direction."

"When provincial leaders came down to inspect, they all specifically asked to see Momo's customer service center. This is all thanks to you, President Cheng, for bringing honor to our hometown."

“The province’s support policies are now giving priority to our county. Last time, when the city leaders accompanied Vice President Zhang Qiming on his inspection tour, he mentioned you more than once. He said you are a very good friend of his…”

Gu Yushan held Cheng Yi's hand, his tone becoming respectful.

Their communication is no longer equal; it's more like a subordinate facing a superior.

Cheng Yi didn't stand on ceremony and offered several constructive suggestions for the county's development. He also expressed his willingness to increase investment in his hometown at an appropriate time and said he was happy to see his hometown get better and better.

His attitude delighted Gu Yushan and the others.

Gu Yushan had the opportunity to be transferred to the city, but he resolutely refused.

He'd rather be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond; he loves his current status.

After seeing Gu Yushan off, Cheng Yi made a special trip to visit several of his junior high and high school teachers.

They traveled with minimal entourage, bringing only some practical gifts.

At his teacher's home, he behaved like an ordinary student, respectfully inquiring about his teacher's health, reminiscing about interesting things from the past, and expressing his gratitude.

This scene was immediately captured by the accompanying reporters and uploaded to the internet, earning him a reputation for respecting teachers and not forgetting his roots.

Most of the time, he stays at home, enjoying the rare peace and quiet.

Occasionally, Jiang Yuxi would come over to ask for favors, help Chu Yue'e out, and tell her about some trivial matters in her work and studies.

Jiang Yuxi often goes home, almost once a week. In Cheng Yi's parents' eyes, Jiang Yuxi is much better than their son.

Their son rarely thought about going home to visit; he only ever thought about bringing them to Jingzhou.

Jingzhou is a place where no one knows the people or the land. Wouldn't people suffocate there?

On New Year's Eve, Cheng Yi's house became lively again.

Not only did Cheng Yi's own family reunite, but Cheng Yi's uncles and Jiang Aiguo's family also came over for the New Year's Eve dinner as usual.

Several families sat around a sumptuous dining table in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, when the camera panned across the Spring Festival Gala audience, the sharp-eyed Cheng Ting suddenly pointed at the TV and screamed, "Look, it's Chairman Du Yusheng! He's sitting in the first row!"

Immediately, everyone's attention was focused on the television screen.

Sure enough, Du Yusheng, dressed in a suit and looking radiant, sat in a prominent position in the first row of the Spring Festival Gala audience. The host stood next to Du Yusheng and gave him a close-up shot that lasted for several tens of seconds.

"Wow, it really is Yusheng! He's amazing! He's even sitting in the first row of the Spring Festival Gala!" Chu Yue'e exclaimed. "When I first met him, he was a chubby little boy, so kind and honest."

"Incredible, incredible! This is the CCTV Spring Festival Gala!" Jiang Aiguo exclaimed in amazement.

"Brother, is your company sponsoring the Spring Festival Gala this year?" Wei Ting asked curiously. "I saw that the sponsor is an operating system, is it from your company?"

Cheng Yi smiled and gave a soft "hmm".

In fact, it's more than just sponsorship. Momo Operating System is the chief partner of this year's Spring Festival Gala. After tonight, Momo Operating System's catchy slogan, "Fast, faster, faster than similar systems," will spread throughout the country.

Soon, sharp-eyed family members spotted Huang Wenrong, Zhang Lingyu, and others sitting in the second row. "General Manager Huang is here too."

"Is that Zhang Lingyu? She's really getting more and more stylish!"

"I wonder if the Momo Girls Group will be on this year's Spring Festival Gala. They're so popular, they probably wouldn't want to be on the Gala, right?"

"Hard to say."

Cheng Yi picked up some food while watching the Spring Festival Gala, where the camera occasionally cut to Du Yusheng.

It feels rather eerie that someone suddenly appears on TV while you and your family are watching it together.

Proud and excited chatter filled the dinner table.

Seeing the people around me appear so gloriously on a nationally watched stage, this feeling of pride is more comforting than any delicacy.

Although they didn't fully understand just how powerful Momo Group really was, the symbol of being in the first row of the Spring Festival Gala was enough to explain everything.

While chatting and laughing with his family, Cheng Yi took out his phone and sent short New Year's greetings to some important relationships. He also received blessings from many other people.

Outside the window, firecrackers crackled and fireworks lit up the air, reflecting the joyful scene inside.

In stark contrast to the peaceful and festive atmosphere in Dongcang County, the headquarters of Lianxiang Group experienced a turbulent Spring Festival.

After returning from Jingzhou, Li Yongliang barely rested before immediately summoning core shareholders and some absolutely reliable senior executives to inform them of the decision to reach a cooperation agreement with Momo Group.

The news caused an immediate uproar within the company.

The founding team, led by Yang Yuanqing, and some of the veterans reacted particularly strongly.

"Mr. Li, are you getting senile? Are you going to sell Lianxiang to that brat Cheng Yi?" Yang Yuanqing slammed his fist on the table at the emergency board meeting, his face ashen, and roared, "We have to hand over our shares and switch entirely to that Moc-os system? What's the difference between this and suicide! Lianxiang's ten-year brand is going to be ruined in an instant."

“Yuanqing, calm down.” Li Yongliang said calmly, but his tone left no room for doubt: “Do you think I want this? But look at the current data, look at the government and enterprise orders that Momo has already secured. Do we still have a choice? Continuing to fight will only lead to our demise. By cooperating with Momo, Lianxiang’s brand can be preserved, the employees can still make a living, and we may even have the opportunity to be reborn through their channels.”

“That’s right, this is a case of cutting off an arm to survive. If you really think about it, it was you, Yang Yuanqing, who provoked them.”

Yang Yuanqing angrily said, "I call this striking first! You don't know Cheng Yi, but I know him very well! This man's ambition is enormous, beyond your imagination. I have personally witnessed the conflict between him and Samsung. Even if I don't take action, he will still extend his reach into our group."

Although everyone present agreed with Yang Yuanqing's words, reality was cruel.

The victor is king, the loser is villain; it never matters whether you are righteous or evil.

Despite the enormous resistance, Li Yongliang and Sun Meng, as the largest shareholders, remained very determined.

They quickly initiated an internal rectification process, starting with selecting personnel from the finance and audit departments, intending to conduct a rigorous review of past accounts, especially those from the period of cooperation with Microsoft, after the new year. This put enormous pressure on Yang Yuanqing's faction.

Next, the human resources department began compiling a list in preparation for possible personnel changes.

Most notably, Li Yongliang defied public opinion and publicly announced the establishment of a special team for Moc-os system adaptation, drawing on skilled personnel from the R&D department to begin studying how Lianxiang's existing product lines could quickly and smoothly transition to the Moc-os platform.

This move is seen as a pledge of allegiance to Momo Group and also clearly signals Lianxiang's future strategic direction.

For some senior executives and core employees who remained at the headquarters of Lianxiang Group this Spring Festival, there was no festive atmosphere at all; the air was filled with the oppressive atmosphere of impending storm and a biting chill.

Li Yongliang and Sun Meng did not take a break. The day after the negotiations ended, they took charge of the headquarters and launched a reform operation codenamed "Spring Breeze," the intensity of which far exceeded outside expectations.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, while most people were immersed in the atmosphere of family reunion, a highly skilled audit team, personally assigned by Li Yongliang and directly supervised by Sun Meng, along with a well-known external accounting firm, suddenly moved into the financial center of Lianxiang Group.

It's nominally an annual routine audit, but the objective is very clear.

A comprehensive investigation was launched into all large-scale financial transactions, procurement contracts, and marketing expense reimbursements over the past three years, particularly during the cooperation with Microsoft, with a focus on the departments managed by Yang Yuanqing and her close associates.

On almost the same day, Li Yongliang's assistant, evading Yang Yuanqing's notice, secretly met with nearly twenty outstanding middle-level managers from key departments such as R&D, production, and sales under the guise of New Year's greetings and comforting the employees who stayed behind.

The conversation was straightforward, explaining the necessity and prospects of the cooperation between Lianxiang and Momo, promising to give them a larger platform and more authority under the new structure, and hinting that those who abandon the dark side will be richly rewarded.

Meanwhile, the human resources department has begun quietly updating its core talent pool, preparing for an upcoming major reshuffle.

"Old Li, what does this mean? Are you trying to ruin everyone's peace during the Lunar New Year?" On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Yang Yuanqing stormed into the office, almost losing control, and questioned him with a livid face.

Li Yongliang sat behind his desk, slowly brewing tea, and said without even raising his eyelids, "Yuanqing, the more festive the occasion, the more we must uphold our bottom line. Lianxiang is now at a critical juncture of life and death. The accounts must be clear and transparent in order to give an explanation to future partners and to give all shareholders a clear understanding. So, is there... anything on your end that is inconvenient to audit?"

Yang Yuanqing looked at Li Yongliang and said in a deep voice, "You don't need to use those methods anymore. I'm willing to withdraw."

Li Yongliang smiled, pushed a cup of tea in front of Yang Yuanqing, and said with a smile, "Have some tea."

The Lantern Festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

In previous years, at this time, Lianxiang headquarters would be decorated with lanterns and hold activities such as guessing lantern riddles.

But this year, the atmosphere at the Lianxiang Building was unusually solemn, even somber.

At 9:00 a.m. sharp, a convoy of five black sedans came to a steady stop in front of the Lianxiang headquarters building.

Cheng Yi was the first to step out of the middle car. He was wearing a well-tailored dark suit without a tie, which made him look composed yet energetic.

Following behind him was an advisory group consisting of Huang Wenrong, Yu Sen, Zhang Lingyu, and six top corporate management elites.

Their synchronized steps and powerful presence instantly drew the attention of all the employees and media present.

Li Yongliang and Sun Meng personally led the senior executives of Lianxiang Group to greet them at the entrance of the hall.

The two sides shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Today marks the official signing ceremony between Lianxiang Group and Momo Group.

The signing ceremony was held in Lianxiang's largest conference room, which was very well decorated. The room was filled with Lianxiang's directors and above, employee representatives, and invited media reporters.

Everyone's expression was complex, a mixture of anticipation, worry, curiosity, and disappointment.

Li Yongliang delivered the opening speech. His voice was a little hoarse, but he read out the draft that his four secretaries had revised over several days with a firm tone.

The content is simply a case of first downplaying and then elevating, expressing the determination and sincerity to cooperate with Momo Group.

Next, Cheng Yi stepped onto the stage.

He didn't bring a prepared speech; his gaze calmly swept across the entire room, and a friendly smile appeared on his face.

(End of this chapter)