The Super Rich: Start from when the family business is about to go bankrupt!

Chapter 658 WPG Prepares to Return! A New Obedience Test: Above the CLC Group Management!
The following day, January 8th.

When An Wuyang woke up around 5 a.m. local time in the Northern Bear Kingdom, the internet in the Xia Kingdom was already buzzing with discussions about the early hours of the morning.

I've been caught up in the hype again at dawn!
The reason for being misled is simple: it's because Anwuyang previously stipulated that men could also buy comfort pills for their girlfriends.

This rule has been criticized by many women as discriminating against women!
Faced with such accusations, An Wuyang remained completely unmoved.

There are always some people who are fools themselves, and therefore think that everyone else is a fool.

Discrimination against women?
wrong!
The real reason is simply that after the strategy of allowing male consumers to purchase the "soothing pills" was introduced, the number of reservations for the "soothing pills" among women soared to over nine figures.

The chances of the fairies getting the Comfort Pill are extremely low.

So they started accusing the government of discriminating against women at dawn.

Faced with similar accusations, An Wuyang first checked the prompts from the Happy Life System, but why didn't this public opinion storm trigger any random events?

Could it be that even the system crashed?

That makes sense when you think about it!
Previously, Wugengtian only sold Shuxin pills to female users and had relatively strict purchase restrictions. Although some people exploited loopholes, and Anwuyang even allowed such exploitation to occur.
However, a significant number of women can still buy comfort pills.

However, even with such preferential treatment, some female users still complained that Wu Gengtian's sales were unfair, and An Wuyang certainly wouldn't tolerate it!

An Wuyang didn't care about the public opinion storm, and he wasn't afraid of the public opinion storm for Wugengtian's products either. He ignored the public opinion storm as if he hadn't seen it at all.

Anna finally returned to her room around 7 a.m.

An Wuyang greeted her warmly, "Anna, Happy Holidays!"

Anna, who had lived in Xia Country for many years, huffed, "I don't celebrate Women's Day!"

In the context of Xia Kingdom, Women's Day is usually a holiday for older women. Anna is only nineteen years old, so why would she celebrate Women's Day?

Anna added, "Are you going back to Xia Kingdom today?"

An Wuyang countered, "Do you want to come back to Xia Kingdom with me?"

Anna hesitated for a moment, then quickly said, "Our school will be on holiday starting on the 10th, and the holiday will be quite long. School won't start again until March."

"The Spring Festival is coming soon in Xia Country. You must be very busy after you go back, right?" Anna asked.

An Wuyang nodded, "I'll probably be quite busy after I get back."

“I’m to host the annual meeting at dawn,” An Wuyang continued to explain.

In fact, there's much more to it!

For example, An Wuyang still needs to handle the THOR Project. Also, if he has time, An Wuyang needs to go to Xingchuanlou to check on the situation.

The restaurant had already reopened on January 1st. An Wuyang accompanied Xia Yuqing and Lu Manman on a trip to the Westminster Islands, so he did not attend the opening ceremony of Xingchuanlou.

If there is time later, An Wuyang will definitely go and see her, otherwise wouldn't that be bullying Xiao Qingyue a little too much?

In addition, Lu Manman's father is also returning, and An Wuyang needs to keep an eye on the situation.

Although these things may seem like trivial matters, if they are not handled properly, they can affect Xiao Qingyue and Lu Manman, and then further extend the impact to An Wuyang.

Therefore, safety and well-being need to be monitored and handled properly.

Finally, there is another crucial matter, which is the development plan surrounding Tianjingyan.

An Wuyang plans to further develop around Tianjingyan, thereby enhancing the An family's control over Tianjingyan and its corresponding family foundation.

However, this matter still requires a systematic and comprehensive design, as well as budget planning, so it can be put on hold for now.

In response to An Wuyang's answer, Anna said, "I'm going back to my hometown to visit my grandmother."

"Is your maternal grandmother in Siberia?" An Wuyang asked.

Anna responded affirmatively, "Yes!"

“They live in the countryside on the southern bank of the Novosibirsk Reservoir, and I visit my grandmother every year,” Anna added.

Anna added, "When you go back to Xia Country, I'll go to Novosibirsk Airport with you on the way."

An Wuyang smiled and replied, "I'll go with you."

"No need!" The foreigner was touched, but declined An Wuyang's offer.

“My maternal grandmother and her family live in the countryside. They have some traditional ideas and might not approve of cross-cultural relationships,” Anna explained cautiously.

An Wuyang sighed.

In fact, many people from the Northern Bear Kingdom do not like the people from the Xia Kingdom. The fact that the Northern Bear Kingdom calls itself a European country is a clear indication of this.

“Okay!” An Wuyang agreed.

Anna looked at An Wuyang apologetically and took the initiative to hug him. Then, she was about to launch an international war of resistance. How could President An possibly back down?
Skaar is the coward!
However, whether or not one is afraid of battle will not affect the outcome of the battle.

Perhaps it's too cold in the Northern Bear Country. President An, try your best to defeat your opponent next time!

At 10:00 a.m. local time in Moscow, An Wuyang took Anna to visit the CLC Group headquarters.

Kashiev, accompanied by senior executives of the CLC Group, greeted them at the gate. In accordance with the style of Xia State, they not only hung red banners but also displayed numerous flower baskets and even laid out a red carpet.

Such a grand reception is, of course, because Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group is now the major shareholder of CLC Group!
Previously, CLC Group's main businesses, security services and transportation, are now shrinking across the board, with the group's profits declining year by year and even showing signs of losses.

If it weren't for the fact that the peripheral business of pharmaceutical sales suddenly became involved with the "five o'clock" incident, CLC Group would inevitably have fallen into a situation of profit loss in 2021.

When a business group falls into a loss of profits, it is very likely to become depressed and go downhill all the way.

Just like the former Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group, when it started to decline, if it weren't for An Wuyang's cheat code, Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group would have been doomed!
Given that Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group is the financial backer of CLC Group, how could they not hold a grand ceremony when welcoming the leader of Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group?
When Kashiev introduced An Wuyang to the senior executives of the CLC Group, An Wuyang couldn't remember their names at all, or perhaps it was because there was no need to remember them?

At noon, An Wuyang attended a welcome banquet hosted by the CLC Group. Afterwards, An Wuyang told Kashiev about part of the cooperation with Pushkin.

An Wuyang needs CLC Group as an intermediary to facilitate the cooperation project between Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group and Moscow State Sechenov First Medical University.

This is, of course, just an excuse.

Kashiev responded cooperatively, "Please rest assured, Mr. An, we will handle this matter properly."

Sergei, taking the initiative, chimed in, "General An, can I handle this matter?" Vasily immediately tensed up.

Kashiev also harbored some dissatisfaction.

Although this matter is very small, it is merely a matter of communication between Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group and Moscow State Sechenov First Medical University, and even the outcome has already been predetermined.

However, this matter could connect with the Emperor at dawn and might also establish a connection with Emperor Pushkin. It was a small matter, but one that could reach the ears of the Emperor directly.

If Sergei is put in charge of this matter, his importance within the CLC Group will be greatly enhanced.

That's why Sergei took the initiative to step forward and seize the opportunity.

Faced with Sergei's initiative, Kashiev remained silent, and Vasily could only pray silently.

Even though this matter is ostensibly an internal issue of the CLC Group, the actual decision-making power lies with An Wuyang.

Just like An Wuyang used to exert long-arm control over upstream supply chain manufacturers, because Wu Gengtian could provide these partners with huge profits, even if they were not Wu Gengtian's companies, they still had to listen to Wu Gengtian!

A similar situation exists with Apple's supply chain.

Some people think that Apple's products, including their internal design, are very well-organized and full of industrial art. Why can't other brands do the same?
The answer is simple!
Because Apple allows its supply chain vendors to make money, the supply chain must listen to Apple and comply with its requirements regarding how to design components, what shape, specifications, and performance they require.

However, some smaller brands do not have this capability. They have to refer to the supply chain's sources to make corresponding designs based on the goods provided by the supply chain.

This is the opposite of Apple, which is why Apple's products, even their internal designs, are full of industrial art.

This is the essence of the business world: profit is equivalent to power!
An Wuyang looked at Sergei. Sergei had once been in charge of acquiring the pine cone forest in Changbai Mountain. An Wuyang had seen his efforts and knew that he could not succeed.

However, the key thing is that the other party still tries even when success is impossible.

Therefore, this time An Wuyang is prepared to give Sergei a chance, which is also to express an attitude, that is, to make CLC Group obedient.

An Wuyang is willing to give CLC Group benefits, but only on the condition that CLC Group supports him unconditionally.

Now that An Wuyang is giving Sergei a chance, it's just another test of his obedience.

In the business world, tests of obedience often occur silently. This time, An Wuyang interfered in the internal affairs of the CLC Group and forced the CLC Group to submit. Will there be a precedent for the next time?

"No problem, you won't mess up something this simple, will you?" An Wuyang asked casually.

Sergei was secretly thrilled and made a firm promise, "Don't worry, I definitely won't mess it up!"

"That's good!" An Wuyang smiled and patted Sergei's arm.

In the distance, Kashiev remained silent, clearly acquiescing to An Wuyang's arrangement.

Vasily was somewhat frustrated. He had already lost 20 percent of the Siberian Cloud Fire Vine project he was in charge of, and now Sergei had taken over the reins of another key project.

This is not a good thing for Vasily!

Around 1 p.m., An Wuyang left with Anna, and they prepared to fly from Mosk to Novosibirsk.

An Wuyang planned to stay there for one night. He wanted to go to the city where Anna had lived, walk the paths Anna had walked, and see the scenery Anna had admired.

After An Wuyang and Anna left, the president's office of CLC Group.

Kashiev looked at Sergei with a complicated expression. He did not question Sergei, because questioning Sergei now would be to question An Wuyang's decision.

A smart man like Kashev wouldn't do something so stupid!
Vasily was also annoyed, but he didn't show it on the surface. Vasily was also a smart man. He knew that any complaints or rants he made were just impotent rage.

Therefore, Vasily chose to remain silent.

Finally, Kashiev reminded him, "Sergei, now that this matter has been entrusted to you, you must do it well and absolutely cannot make any mistakes, understand?"

"Please rest assured, Father, I will do my utmost to complete the mission!" Sergei replied earnestly.

"Go down!" Kashiev waved his hand, signaling Sergei and Vasily to leave.

After his two sons left the office, Kashiev let out a long sigh, but then a smile of relief spread across his face.

……

Inside the Four Seasons Hotel.

With the help of two female staff members arranged by the hotel, Anna packed her luggage and prepared to take the Gulfstream G650ER to Novosibirsk.

The two places are more than 2,800 kilometers apart, but for the Gulfstream G650ER, that's just over three hours.

Inside the Gulfstream G650ER cabin, Anna nestled close to An Wuyang.

She asked in a low voice, "President An, within the CLC Group, do you choose to support Sergei?"

"Why do you ask that?" An Wuyang asked in return.

Anna responded, "Your statement at the CLC Group today was in support of Sergei, wasn't it?"

An Wuyang responded jokingly, "Is it possible that my ultimate goal in supporting Sergei is simply to demonstrate my control over the CLC Group?"

Anna was taken aback.

An Wuyang continued, "This matter should have been decided by your CLC Group. I only asked the CLC Group to cooperate in handling this matter, but how to do it and who to assign to do it is your own business."

“However, now that I have appointed Sergei to handle this matter, it is equivalent to me bypassing the management of your CLC Group and directly manipulating the internal affairs of the CLC Group.” An Wuyang explained point by point.

"On the surface, what I meant was indeed to support Sergei, but the deeper meaning was to participate in the internal decisions of the CLC Group and to place my will above the decision-making level of the CLC Group," An Wuyang frankly explained his reasons.

There's no need to hide these things from Anna, because Kashev can guess the answer, and the top management of the CLC Group can also understand An Wuyang's meaning; An Wuyang is playing his cards right.

Anna was slightly surprised; she really hadn't realized that An Wuyang had a deeper meaning.

Seeing Anna's surprised expression, An Wuyang couldn't help but pinch her cheek, then teasingly asked, "You don't like Sergei?"

Anna denied it, saying, "It's not that I don't like it, but I'm not very familiar with it. I'm more familiar with Vasily."

An Wuyang posed a hypothetical question: "If you had to choose, would you choose Sergei or Vasily as the next leader of the CLC Group?"

(End of this chapter)