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Chapter 201 Happiness Depends on Oneself

Shen Qingyao suddenly raised her head, her cheeks instantly turning as red as if they were about to bleed. She looked at her father with a mixture of shame and anxiety, then quickly glanced at Chen Yang with an extremely complicated expression.

Shen Xingshan was taken aback at first, then his face lit up with immense joy!

He was just wondering how to further strengthen his relationship with Chen Yang through this "connection" when an opportunity unexpectedly fell from the sky!

If he could form a marriage alliance with Chen Yang, wouldn't he be...

Shen Xingshan immediately seized the opportunity, slapping his thigh and laughing, "Oh my! Boss Lin, you have such a discerning eye! Now that you mention it, I also think these two children are a perfect match!"

"Section Chief Chen is young and promising, and although my daughter is still a bit immature, she is quite well-behaved... This is truly... truly a match made in heaven!"

"Boss Shen! Uncle!" Chen Yang was truly exasperated, his tone turning serious. "What time is it now? The situation is so complicated, I'm walking on thin ice every day, how can I have the mind to think about these things? Besides, this is entirely wishful thinking, how can we joke about Miss Shen's lifelong happiness? This is absolutely unacceptable!"

Shen Qingyao finally mustered her courage, tugged at her father's sleeve, and whispered, "Father! Let's go... Don't say anymore..."

Lin Zonghan, however, seemed to think the idea was quite good, and continued with a smile: "Chen Yang, it's only natural for people to settle down and start a family."

"Miss Shen, I think she's very good. Mr. Shen, don't you think so?"

He genuinely cared about his nephew, believing he needed a home to settle down in.
Chen Yang grew up in the Lin family. Lin Zonghan treated him like his own son, and Lin Jing treated Chen Yang better than his two younger brothers. Now he has achieved academic success and is doing very well with the Japanese.

They lack nothing, except for someone who cares for them and shows them warmth.

At the same time, Lin Zonghan also knew Shen Xingshan's background and vaguely felt that by marrying into the Shen family, Chen Yang might have an extra layer of cover in the complex environment!
Chen Yang was completely exasperated; this was just causing trouble.

"Mr. Shen, don't misunderstand, my uncle was just saying it casually, please don't take it seriously, I..."

Before Chen Yang could finish speaking, Shen Xingshan quickly stood up. "Boss Lin, Section Chief Chen, it's getting late, we'll be leaving now."

"Mr. Lin, let's have tea sometime."

Shen Xingshan was a shrewd person; he knew that currying favor with Lin Zonghan to gain his approval was far easier than gaining Chen Yang's approval.

Besides, at this point, it was still an arranged marriage, and since Lin Zonghan had this intention, he certainly wouldn't give up easily.

"Boss Shen, Boss Shen." Chen Yang wanted to explain, but Lin Zonghan grabbed him, while Shen Xingshan pulled Shen Qingyao and walked faster and faster.

“Chen Yang, why refuse Mr. Shen’s kind offer?” Lin Zonghan shook his head and said, “I think this Miss Shen is indeed quite good. You’re not getting any younger. If she can resolve your issues, I can have an explanation when I go down to see your parents in the future.”

"Uncle, aren't you just making things worse? Miss Shen and I are complete strangers, how can we just get married like this?" Chen Yang was also somewhat amused and exasperated.

Lin Zonghan said solemnly, "Since ancient times, marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers."

"Don't think that just because you've studied abroad for a few years, you have some new ideas and start looking down on this and that."

"Let me tell you, now that your parents are gone, it's my responsibility to help you find a wife and have children. Don't worry about it, let me first help you understand this Miss Shen's character."

“Not just any woman can enter our house, at least not someone like Fengming Pavilion.” Lin Zonghan said before turning and leaving.

Chen Yang was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lin Zonghan's back and smiled slightly. It seemed that not only was his older brother, whose power was unknown, but even his uncle seemed to be quite extraordinary.

Moonlit Sands is a members-only club, and only members know Lin Su's identity. Lin Zonghan's ability to accurately identify Lin Su is no simple matter; it is far from simple.

Shanghai Stock Exchange, Huafu Fund...
The office on the third floor was still lit. Elsa looked at the documents on the table, sighed, and continued to revise the next one.

Since the last banquet, Life Sunshine Pharmaceuticals has started construction on its pharmaceutical plant in the UK.

With the background of the Dutch royal family, and Taylor following Chen Yang's instructions, he recruited some members of the British royal family and old aristocrats.

The pharmaceutical company is progressing very quickly, and Pfizer has also delivered the previously promised canning fermentation technology to the UK.

In exchange, after obtaining authorization from Chen Yang, Taylor signed a joint venture agreement with Pfizer.

Of course, this plan has only just been signed. Construction will not officially begin until the finished product is seen and all clinical trial data is obtained. The contract stipulates that the project will be completed before August 1940.

In other words, within two years, we need to obtain all the clinical trial data and manufacturing processes for the drugs.

With Pfizer joining the fray, the other countries had no choice but to apply to purchase penicillin patents in their own countries.

Although Elsa's asking price is high, if it really has such an effect, then this investment is certainly worthwhile.

A knock on the door interrupted Elsa's thoughts.

"Elsa, I'm back." Before Elsa could speak, the office door was pushed open, and Taylor appeared in the doorway carrying a suitcase.

"Taylor, why are you back?" Elsa asked, somewhat surprised.

"Is everything done in Britain?"

Taylor shrugged. "Of course not, but the boss asked me to come back and help him with the oil mill." "He's already talked to Mr. Maddillon, I'm just here to go through the motions."

"Oh, and he also wants me to help him customize the latest production line from Mobil Oil."

"This guy is treating me like livestock."

Elsa frowned: "Chen Yang, you want to build an oil refinery?"

"China doesn't have any large oil fields, so why is he doing this?"

Elsa is right. Mobil Oil conducted a geological survey of oil in China as early as 1927.

It took them two years to finally determine that China was an oil-poor country.

The Mitsui zaibatsu of Japan once pinned its hopes on Daqing.

To this end, the Kwantung Army General Staff Headquarters, under the leadership of Mitsuo Asai, drafted the "Tanuki Plan." The South Manchuria Railway Company and the Mitsui zaibatsu jointly invested ten million yen to drill a well over a thousand meters deep in Daqing, but still did not get a satisfactory answer.

Later generations know that Daqing Oilfield has the largest oil reserves in Asia, and even the most advanced drilling technology in the 18th century could not overcome this problem.

Despite spending considerable time and effort, the Japanese saw no sign of victory and were ultimately forced to abandon "Operation Tanuki" in 1936.
“That’s not important, Elsa. You know what I heard as soon as I got off the ship.” Taylor pulled out a chair and sat opposite Elsa: “Chen Yang is getting engaged.”

Elsa paused abruptly in her hand, pen in hand: "When did this happen? How come I didn't know?"

Taylor sighed: "Elsa, let me give you a piece of advice: sometimes you have to fight for happiness."

“You may have only valued Chen Yang’s appearance before, but I know that your personality makes it impossible for you to cooperate with him just because of his looks.”

"It begins with appearance, continues with character, and is captivated by talent."

"Perhaps His Majesty does not value wealth very much, but when wealth reaches a certain level, it can change everyone's opinion."

"If you really have such thoughts, then you should bravely pursue your own happiness."

"Chinese men are very traditional; they all abide by the rules of arranged marriages."

Elsa seemed a little flustered: "Taylor, let me think about it."

“What are you thinking about? If you keep thinking about it, this man will be snatched away by someone else.” Taylor stood up and said, “I’ve made arrangements.”

"Once the oil mill successfully signs the contract, we'll hold a thank-you party and invite some people over. You absolutely must seize the opportunity then."

"If you take the initiative, this man will be yours."

Taylor said seriously, "After all, no man would joke about his innocence."

Elsa instantly understood Taylor's meaning, and a blush crept onto her face.
Shanghai, the Bund, Chinachem Hotel banquet hall, Chinachem Charitable Foundation appreciation reception
The atmosphere of the party was unlike any other social occasion.

Here, the intrigue of the political arena is less pronounced, while the pragmatism and glamour of business elites and diplomats are more evident.

In the center of the venue, a huge banner read in both Chinese and English: "Inauguration Dinner of Huafu Foundation and Launch of East China Oil Industry Project".

Chen Yang, dressed in a well-tailored white evening suit, looked even more upright and refined.

Standing beside him, shoulder to shoulder, was Princess Elsa of the Dutch royal family.

She wore an elegant royal blue dress and exquisite sapphire jewelry, with a proper smile and noble demeanor.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Chen Yang said in fluent English, his voice carrying throughout the hall through the microphone, "thank you all for attending the Huafu Fund Inauguration Appreciation Dinner."

After a simple and unpretentious speech, thunderous applause erupted from the audience. The flashes of reporters' cameras went off incessantly.

Everyone understands that this "Sino-Dutch partnership"—one holding administrative resources and channels in the Japanese-occupied zone, the other possessing royal connections and crucial patents—is a match made in heaven, with immense potential.

In the crowd, Taylor held a wine glass and smiled as she looked at her radiant cousin Elsa and Chen Yang on the stage.

As a member of the Dutch royal family and one of the representatives of the family's interests in China, he welcomed this investment.

This would not only bring enormous wealth, but also greatly enhance the Netherlands' influence in the Far East.

He looked at Chen Yang with a scrutinizing and approving gaze—this was an extremely shrewd and valuable partner.

The reception moved into the networking phase. Chen Yang and Princess Elsa moved among the guests with ease.

To outsiders, their relationship appears to be that of close business partners, behaving appropriately while maintaining just the right distance.

Taylor seized the opportunity, walked over to Chen Yang and Elsa with his wine glass in hand, and raised his glass, saying, "Chen, congratulations, you've got what you wanted."

Chen Yang was slightly taken aback; Taylor's words seemed to have a hidden meaning.
(End of this chapter)