#485 - Chapter 485 Don’t Let Him Be Too Satisfied

"Look carefully, the transfer authorization is very clear, it's authorized in my personal name. Is it necessary to bring this to the council?" Jiao Zi Zhuo retorted.

"Who can't see through your little tricks? The purpose of signing a personal authorization is to avoid the council, isn't it? But have you considered how significant the business relationship of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce is? It's not something you can do however you want!" He Jinghui of the Security Department said.

"That's right. This matter must be brought to the council for discussion. You, Jiao Zi Zhuo, don't have the final say!" Chen Guanxuan of the Finance Department said.

"Councilor Jiao, I also think you've gone a bit too far with this. Even if you take over in your personal name, can your business proceed smoothly without the cooperation of the Civil Affairs Department, Finance Department, Security Department, and Land Administration Department?" Pang Lejia of the Legal Affairs Department asked.

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Apart from the commanders of the four military regions, the remaining councilors expressed their dissatisfaction one after another.

Jiao Zi Zhuo also realized that he wouldn't get past this if he didn't cough up something.

Pang Lejia was right. In the future, he would inevitably have to deal with other departments. If he tried to take all the profits for himself, he would definitely encounter all sorts of troubles.

"After all this talk, what exactly do you want?" Jiao Zi Zhuo felt stifled.

"Simple, hand over the management rights to the Civil Affairs Department and the Finance Department for unified management," Shang Yangping of the Civil Affairs Department said.

"No way! This matter was handled by my Supervisory Department. Are you saying we won't get a single hair in the end? Do you think that's appropriate?" Jiao Zi Zhuo didn't approve of this plan.

Zong Zhengyue, listening to them "dividing the spoils" here, felt a surge of anger.

But Yan Zhengping kept winking at him, telling him not to speak. Only then did he barely restrain himself and remain silent.

"Swish!"

Shen Tu Zheng Hao stood up and left directly.

Following him were Suo Tonghua and Zong Zhengyue.

Seeing this situation, Yan Zhengping realized that there was little point in him staying, so he followed them out.

In the adjacent reception room.

"Old Yan, what's going on? You must explain it clearly today!" Zong Zhengyue said.

"I called to verify this matter. Xiao Chen voluntarily handed over the Chamber of Commerce," Yan Zhengping replied.

"What? But why?" Zong Zhengyue didn't understand.

"In your opinion, the change of ownership of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce is unfair and unreasonable. So you're very angry. But what do you think is the most unfair and unreasonable point in this? And why are you so angry?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"Naturally, it's because the enterprise that Xiao Chen painstakingly built up is being taken over by this bunch of grandsons!" Zong Zhengyue said.

"Then are you angry that the Supervisory Department is taking the credit, or that Xiao Chen's efforts haven't been rewarded?" Yan Zhengping continued to ask.

"This... naturally, it's that Xiao Chen's efforts haven't been rewarded!" Zong Zhengyue reluctantly replied.

"But how do you know that Xiao Chen hasn't been rewarded?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"This... do you mean... there are other transactions between them?" Zong Zhengyue felt like he understood a little.

Yan Zhengping shook his head, indicating no.

"Actually, we're being too attached! We think that since Xiao Chen created the Chamber of Commerce, he should continue to manage it. As if only that is fair and reasonable. But have you ever thought that this is actually a burden for him?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"A burden?" Zong Zhengyue hadn't caught on yet.

"That's right, a burden. His purpose in creating the Chamber of Commerce was to accelerate the circulation of materials, and all other work revolved around this point. But now that the Chamber of Commerce can operate independently, handing it over won't have any impact. And because a large expense has been cut, profits will actually increase," Yan Zhengping explained.

"That seems to make sense," Zong Zhengyue nodded.

"Actually, there's another point. If you put aside all subjective emotions, who do you think would be more reasonable to manage the Huatong Chamber of Commerce?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"This..." Zong Zhengyue already had the answer, but didn't say it out loud.

"That's right, of course it's best for the state to manage it. Only by putting it in the hands of the state can its value be maximized. And only in the hands of the state can the Chamber of Commerce break through the last layer of constraints and further expand its business scope. This is a boundary that ordinary non-governmental organizations cannot cross," Yan Zhengping said.

"Phew... you're right!" Zong Zhengyue breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more relaxed.

Shen Tu Zheng Hao and Suo Tonghua weren't familiar with Dongfang Chen, so they just listened on the sidelines without speaking.

"That's why I told you not to speak. This matter has already been decided, let them make as much noise as they want," Yan Zhengping added.

"Although what you said makes sense, there's still one thing I don't agree with," Zong Zhengyue said after thinking for a while.

"Oh? Tell me about it?" Yan Zhengping looked at him.

"Even if Xiao Chen voluntarily gave it up, it's still wrong for Jiao Zi Zhuo to shamelessly take the credit. We can't let him have it too easy, and we can't encourage this kind of coercive bureaucratic arrogance!" Zong Zhengyue said.

"You're right!" Yan Zhengping nodded.