Chapter 216 215: Performance Is a Problem

"Right now, our special team desperately needs a big project to boost its performance."

Zhou Qianfan understood immediately. "I have a few projects under a billion on hand. It's not impossible to arrange one for you... but is that special team capable of handling it?"

"From what I've heard, it's just a team of slackers!"

Mu Lin pursed his lips. The reputation of those few rich heirs had indeed spread throughout all of Anhua, to the point that even Zhou Qianfan had heard of it.

"I've been leading them out of it. They've already taken on a resettlement housing project and are doing a pretty decent job. At the very least, they won't let you down. You can rest assured!"

Zhou Qianfan said, "Now that you've said that, I have a better picture. Just have them prepare a bid proposal. But the proposal has to be solid, and the quality has to meet the standard. Otherwise, it won't even reach my desk, and I won't be able to arrange anything for you!"

Mu Lin naturally understood Zhou Qianfan's difficult position and certainly wouldn't make things hard for him. "Uncle Zhou, don't worry. I know what I'm doing!"

Even if you pull strings, you still need to have the strength to back it up. You can't get by on connections for just anything.

After all, everyone in the world has connections. If everyone is pulling strings, it's the same as if no one is.

With that, Mu Lin hung up the phone.

A moment later, Zhou Qianfan called back. "Mu Lin, there's a bit of trouble."

Mu Lin frowned. "Is it about the project? It's fine. Nothing's set in stone yet anyway. If it doesn't work out, I just won't tell them."

"No, it's about the construction materials. I contacted a supplier in Songyang for you. We had basically reached an agreement, but when they saw it was for the Li Group, they refused to continue the cooperation no matter what."

"According to him, every construction material supplier in the entire Nanjiang Province has been notified. If they want to stay in business, they absolutely cannot supply the Li Group."

Mu Lin's expression turned ugly. 'This Wang Zuguang has gone too far. Does a mere richest man of Anhua think he can control all of Nanjiang Province?'

"Is this Wang Zuguang's doing?"

"I'm afraid it's not just him. The Ning Family must have given the order directly." There was a hint of exhaustion in Zhou Qianfan's voice.

A word from the Ning Family was no small matter; it could affect countless people in an instant.

But he would never abandon Mu Lin. Whether it was due to his relationship with the old man or the weight Mu Lin himself held in his heart, both were extremely important.

"I understand. I'll find another way," Mu Lin said, his voice devoid of emotion.

He never expected things to go smoothly from the start. If the Zhou Family couldn't help, he naturally had other methods. They would just be a bit more troublesome.

However, time was of the essence. If this shipment of materials didn't arrive, all of the Li Group's projects would be doomed.

The losses would be astronomical. It wasn't out of the question for the Li Group to be crippled by this.

"Mu Lin, my father said that if possible, it would be best to make peace with the Ning Family. The Ning Family's power far exceeds that of the great families of Di Yang. You can't measure the Ning Family by the Li Family's standards. They're two completely different things."

'I already crippled Sun Tiandang,' Mu Lin thought. 'Is there really any room for reconciliation?'

"Uncle Zhou, I appreciate the advice, but the Ning Family and I are already at a point of no return. First Huang Fengnian, now Sun Tiandang. The Ning Family is clearly obsessed with saving face; they'll never reconcile with me so easily."

Zhou Qianfan sighed. "The Zhou Family can't help you with this right now. You'll have to find another way yourself. However, if you need help with anything else, you can come to me. I will do everything in my power to help you."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou!"

Mu Lin turned and went to Li Xue's office. Li Xue had a worried expression, her head resting on the pillow Mu Lin had given her as she leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling.

Seeing Mu Lin, Li Xue grew even more irritated. "What are you doing here?"

Mu Lin said, "I came to ask for leave. I have to go out again."

Li Xue sneered, "Asking for leave to go pick up girls?"

Mu Lin tilted his head. "We've already slept in the same bed. Is there any need for you to be this jealous?"

Li Xue's face suddenly flushed red. Although nothing really happened last night, the scene still left her feeling a little flustered.

"Also, I'll figure something out about the material supply. It won't be a big deal if the projects are paused for just a day or two," Mu Lin added in a soft, persuasive tone.

"Since when is it your place to talk about company business? Leave approved. I don't care who you go have fun with. Now get out!"

Mu Lin knew, of course, that Li Xue was embarrassed about them sleeping together last night. But what was he to do? Wasn't this what she had demanded?

And she had been very forceful about it, acting as if she would kick him out if he didn't comply.

'So why is she acting like this now?'

Mu Lin didn't understand.

Turning, he left the office and headed for the Holy Medicine Hall.

Luo Wanqing was already waiting.

The treatment proceeded as usual. Luo Wanqing had made some preparations, covering sensitive areas with tape, which lessened some of the awkwardness.

Mu Lin paid no mind to this, focusing silently on the treatment.

The atmosphere in the treatment room was a little cold.

Luo Wanqing suddenly said, "I heard about the Li Group's situation. Chen Xiaoyou is a frequent guest at the manor, and I have some contact with him. Would you like me to make an introduction for you?"

Mu Lin tilted his head. "Who?"

Luo Wanqing said, "You really don't pay attention to anything, do you? Chen Xiaoyou is a construction materials tycoon in Nanjiang Province. He controls a quarter of the market share!"

Mu Lin frowned. "But the Ning Family's influence covers the entire province. Even outside of Di Yang and Anhua, I doubt anyone would dare to offend them, right?"

Luo Wanqing replied, "He's not afraid. Although there will be consequences, he isn't in the same camp as the Ning Family, and there's not much they can do to him."

Mu Lin withdrew his hands. A gray mist rose from Luo Wanqing's body, but there was less of it than last time.

"Manor Master Luo, you can get dressed now," Mu Lin said calmly.

Luo Wanqing put on her jacket, looking brisk and capable.

After one detoxification, her condition had already improved significantly.

Mu Lin asked, "You mentioned Chen Xiaoyou. Are you saying you can get him to supply the Li Group?"

"Divine Doctor Mu, as I said, while King Chen isn't afraid of the Ning Family, he doesn't like looking for trouble either," Luo Wanqing said. "Unless you can offer him a sufficient benefit, why would he deliberately court this trouble?"

Mu Lin nodded slowly. That was indeed a valid point.

"What can I give him? Money? He's already the king of construction materials. Is he short on money?"

Luo Wanqing shook her head. "Of course not. Therefore, what he wants is not so easily obtained. And I believe only you can give it to him."

She spoke with great confidence, making Mu Lin suspect she had done her research beforehand.

"Then may I ask, Manor Master Luo, do you know what he wants?"

"Chen Xiaoyou's son has immense talent in the Martial Dao. He reached the Inner Strength stage at a very young age, but unfortunately, he was ambushed and his meridians were damaged. He's been stuck at a standstill ever since."

"I believe if you can heal Young Master Chen's injuries, King Chen will definitely be willing to go through fire and water for you."

Mu Lin said, "No problem. I've already requested leave. When do we set off?"

He meant setting off to see Young Master Chen, to heal him quickly so the materials could be released without too much delay.

"How could we trouble you to make the trip? King Chen is already on his way to Anhua with Young Master Chen."

Mu Lin stared at Luo Wanqing for a rather long moment. She blushed. "Mr. Mu, why are you looking at me like that?"

Mu Lin said, "You had this all prepared, didn't you?"

Luo Wanqing felt a sudden, inexplicable fear. Under Mu Lin's scrutiny, she felt as anxious as a child whose trick had been exposed.

"The Li Group's matter is so urgent, I didn't dare waste your precious time. So I communicated with King Chen in advance, and as a result, he immediately set out with his son."

Mu Lin nodded slowly. "That makes sense. Both the Li Group's supply crisis and his son's injuries are matters that cannot be delayed."

"Thank you, Manor Master Luo."

Luo Wanqing's face flushed, and she struggled to suppress the turbulent emotions surging within her.

"You're too kind. I merely did a small thing to connect you both. The reason King Chen was willing to come is because he trusts in your medical skills."

Mu Lin knew that, of course. He was just being polite. Luo Wanqing's reaction was a bit excessive.

"Manor Master Luo, the True Qi in your meridians can now flow freely. Why don't you give it a try?" Mu Lin said.

'Is that so?' At Luo Wanqing's thought, she felt the True Qi in her meridians become like a powerful steed, galloping freely through her now-broadened meridians.

The feeling was incredible.

"I feel like just one more session will be enough for a full recovery!" Luo Wanqing's eyes sparkled as she spoke with great excitement. "Divine Doctor Mu, I am truly grateful to you!"