Chapter 131 - Chapter 131 - 131 Purchase of Factory (2/2)

Chen Yu suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. He had already taken huge advantage of Hou Jianchang with the Villa No.1 at Shuiyue, and now it seemed he was going to benefit from Hou Jianchang again when it came to the factory.

“It seems we really are fated!”

Chen Yu took the opportunity to extend his hand toward Hou Jianchang.

Hou Jianchang, feeling somewhat ashamed, shook it briefly, then led Chen Yu and Tong Ya into the factory together.

“We used to do biscuit processing here. Mr. Chen, if you take it over for food processing, some of the machinery can still be used. We’ll stick to the original price, including these machines.”

Hou Jianchang was quite serious in his introduction, and his tone carried a hint of urgency.

It looked like he really was deeply mired in difficulties, desperately needing funds to extricate himself.

“Boss Hou, after selling the factory, what do you plan to do?”

This sudden question from Chen Yu threw Hou Jianchang’s train of thought into disarray.

He sighed helplessly, subconsciously stroking the machinery nearby.

“For this factory, I’ve put in all my assets. I still owe a considerable amount to the bank. Selling the factory will just about enable me to clear that debt, and the remaining money should be enough for our family to live by for a few years.”

“Have you never thought of making a comeback?” Chen Yu immediately asked.

Hou Jianchang’s body shook, “A former business partner, together with others in the industry, conspired against me. I’m afraid there’s no hope left.”

While they were speaking, a large number of workers began to emerge continuously from the factory’s dormitory.

Carrying their personal belongings, they lined up neatly on the open ground not far away.

What shocked Chen Yu even more was that nearly half of these workers were disabled.

Hou Jianchang’s eyes suddenly moistened: “Mr. Chen, if you could settle the payment today, I could then pay the overdue wages to the workers.”

“Boss Hou, we are not leaving! So we were deceived, but if we can complete this order, maybe the factory can still be saved.”

“Right, even though we are disabled, we do not fall behind when working. Just give us three days, and we can definitely complete the order.”

“You know how you’ve treated us over the years? We have it all in our hearts. Now that trouble has come, we can’t let you suffer alone!”

…

Chen Yu was utterly moved. The feelings expressed by these workers were definitely not staged.

“Everyone, listen to me! Even if we complete this order, we’ll only have an income of over six million. It’s impossible to fill the factory’s deficit. I, Hou Jianchang, have no ability. I once promised to take care of everyone for a lifetime, but it seems I can’t fulfill that promise now.”

As these words fell, Hou Jianchang knelt down with a thud, bowing deeply and forcefully.

The workers, too, dragged their disabled bodies to kneel down.

It was clear that Hou Jianchang could definitely be considered a righteous businessman.

Chen Yu let out a long breath: “Boss Hou, how much do you need? What would get you through this crisis?”

Hou Jianchang was startled: “Mr. Chen, what do you mean by that?”

Chen Yu glanced at the workers in front of him: “Nothing special. I’m mainly interested in food processing, and your workers here are skilled technicians. Plus, you understand factory management! I think, why don’t we join forces?”

Hou Jianchang couldn’t help but widen his eyes: “But I owe a lot of debt to the bank, and we still haven’t paid the contractors for the factory expansion…”

“Just give me a number!” Chen Yu was quite commanding at the moment, rather like a domineering boss.

“Thirteen million! But this can only keep the factory afloat for a month!”