Chapter 900: Profiting Without Investment

Chapter 900: Chapter 900: Profiting Without Investment

"Chenling Pharmaceutical has been in the spotlight recently, with Cooling Scar Cream, Fulan Blood Replenishing Medicine, and Dragon and Tiger Pill all being hits. General Manager Kong’s business acumen combined with Mr. Yang’s medical expertise truly makes a perfect match."

"However, Chenling Pharmaceutical is still in its infancy, and there is significant room for improvement in both sales channels and raw material supply."

He paused for a moment and then continued, "But the Yan Family has resource advantages in these areas. If the two families cooperate, Chenling Pharmaceutical can focus on launching new products while the Yan Family can expand sales channels and provide raw materials. Together, they can become the top pharmaceutical company in Zhonghai."

"Moreover, the Kong Family’s hotel business could also benefit from Yan Family’s help, allowing the Kong Family to rise again."

Kong Lingwen soaked in the words, her heart coldly laughing.

Sounds nice, but in reality, they just want something for nothing. This old fox is surely plotting how to drain Chenling Pharmaceutical dry.

Although the Yan Family acquired several companies from the Gong Family, in terms of scale and influence, they’re far inferior to Chenling Pharmaceutical, yet they now want to take advantage under the guise of cooperation.

"Patriarch Yan, we can talk about cooperation, but the details need careful consideration."

Kong Lingwen spoke tactfully, effectively a rejection.

Yan Liguo waved his hand, "General Manager Kong, I understand your concerns, but the Yan Family is genuinely seeking cooperation. I can first provide raw materials to Chenling Pharmaceutical for free, as a gesture of sincerity. Chenling Pharmaceutical can let the Yan Family keep the new product formula, ensuring security for both parties."

At these words, Kong Lingwen’s expression slightly changed.

Hand over the formula?

This is far from cooperation; it’s clearly an attempt to seize Chenling Pharmaceutical’s core technology!

"Patriarch Yan, the formula is Chenling Pharmaceutical’s core secret and cannot be disclosed. If the Yan Family truly wants to cooperate, we can discuss it further in the future."

Kong Lingwen spoke firmly, implying that Yan Liguo wasn’t sincere about cooperation.

Yan Liguo’s smile froze momentarily, but he quickly regained his composure, "General Manager Kong, you misunderstand. I don’t want the formula, just to keep it for you. After all, in any cooperation, there needs to be good faith."

"Patriarch Yan, we appreciate your goodwill, but Chenling Pharmaceutical is still too small. Our channels and resources are sufficient to meet current market demand. We don’t need cooperation for now, but if there’s interest in the future, I’ll consider Yan Group first."

Kong Lingwen smiled and stood up to take her leave.

"In that case, I won’t insist,"

Yan Liguo smiled slightly, personally escorting the four out.

As the door to the lounge closed, Yan Liguo’s smile vanished instantly. He picked up a teacup on the table and smashed it onto the ground.

"Ingrates!"

He ground his teeth, eyes flashing with malice, "A mere Kong Family dares to put on airs with me!"

The secretary handed him a cup of tea, quickly soothing, "Patriarch, please calm down."

"Go, find out Chenling Pharmaceutical’s recent activities. I refuse to believe there’s no breakthrough point!"

"Yes!"

The secretary hurried out.

Yan Liguo sat on the sofa, face dark, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, calculating how to deal with the Kong Family.

Suddenly, a knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, Yan Siming cautiously stepped in, face full of obsequious smiles.

Yan Liguo glanced at him, eyes full of impatience, "What are you here for?"

This nephew from a collateral line had no real ability, always indulging in pleasures; he had long considered demoting this fool, yet here he was, shamelessly appearing before him.

"I just saw Kong Lingwen come by; are you trying to discuss cooperation with her?"

Yan Siming rubbed his hands, looking ingratiating.

"What does that have to do with you? Get lost, don’t disturb my rest."

Yan Liguo felt a surge of anger, ready to erupt at any moment.

Yan Siming moved closer, lowered his voice, "Patriarch, I have a way to make them agree to cooperate."

These words immediately piqued Yan Liguo’s interest, "What way do you have?"

Yan Siming chuckled, "I was on a business trip to Linzhou recently and saw Yang Cheng checking into a hotel room with two stunning beauties. One of them was even the woman who came with him today."

His eyes gleamed with smugness, "He’s merely a son-in-law of the Kong Family. As long as we use this to threaten him, he’ll surely obey. Convince him to persuade Kong Lingwen; they seem to have a good relationship, so Kong Lingwen is likely to heed him."

Yan Liguo paused in thought, eyes showing contemplation.

This could indeed work.

Yang Cheng is Kong Lingwen’s weakness. Controlling Yang Cheng means controlling Kong Lingwen, and reportedly, the formulas for Chenling Pharmaceutical are all Yang Cheng’s research. Even if the Kong Family won’t agree to cooperate, getting a few formulas would be beneficial.

"Take care of this matter. If Kong Lingwen refuses, get the formulas from Yang Cheng. Once done well, your reward is assured, I could transfer you to headquarters."

Yan Liguo narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Yes! Rest assured, Patriarch, I’ll handle it!"

Yan Siming’s face lit up with joy, quickly retreating.

Elsewhere, Yang Cheng and the others had just sat down when Kong Lingchuan couldn’t help but complain, "Hmph, what is the Yan Family anyway, thinking they can get a share. Their skin is thick."

"Keep it down; we’re on Yan Family’s territory, mind your words."

Kong Lingwen glared at him, lowering her voice in caution.

"I was just too angry!"

Kong Lingchuan looked sheepish, obediently closing his mouth.

"Yang Cheng, I haven’t asked you yet, have you met Yan Siming before? He seems to hold quite the grudge against you."

Kong Lingwen asked curiously.

"Not really acquainted. Ran into him in an elevator at a hotel in Linzhou a few days ago, his mouth was foul, got reprimanded by my senior sister, probably holds a grudge."

Yang Cheng spoke casually.

Kong Lingwen nodded, asking no more. She held little favor for Yan Siming, having only shaken hands out of courtesy to the Yan Family.

"Jiuge, come with me to the restroom."

"Alright."

Feng Jiuge stood up, accompanying Kong Lingwen to the restroom, while Kong Lingchuan bumped into some old friends and went to chat.

At this time, Yan Siming exited the lounge, looking throughout the banquet hall for Yang Cheng.

Soon, he found his target in a corner booth.

Seeing Yang Cheng alone drinking tea, Yan Siming adjusted his tie and approached confidently.

"Mr. Yang, why sitting here alone?"

He sat opposite, smiling at Yang Cheng.

Yang Cheng glanced at him, calmly asking, "What’s up?"

"I have something to discuss. The Yan Family wants to cooperate with the Kong Family and hopes you can act as a go-between."

Yan Siming spoke condescendingly, feeling he held leverage over Yang Cheng, confident this guy wouldn’t refuse.