Chapter 294 - 110: 10% Commission, Cheongsam and Cape

"Yes, it’s mine."

Zhao Xia said cheerfully, "Since it’s yours, I’ll definitely have to stop by and support your business sometime."

"Since you’re calling me a sister, it’s only right that I gift you a few outfits."

Zhao Xia’s smile widened. "If you put it that way, I’ll gladly accept."

As they say, good relationships are built on reciprocity; it’s all about give and take.

Jiang Li chuckled lightly. "Is there any particular style or design you’d like to wear? I can create a custom piece just for you."

Zhao Xia raised an eyebrow. "But I’ve heard your private custom designs are very expensive."

Jiang Li gave a helpless shrug. "There’s nothing to be done about it. What can I say? You’re my big sister now."

A flicker of regret crossed Zhao Xia’s eyes, and she let out a long breath. "You know, now that you mention it, there is actually one piece of clothing I’ve always wanted to have designed."

Jiang Li didn’t say anything, simply waiting for Zhao Xia to continue.

"The truth is, my figure isn’t really suited for a qipao, but I just love them."

Before having her child, she had also been a qipao enthusiast.

But after giving birth, she could never quite get her belly to slim down, so she couldn’t wear traditional qipaos anymore.

Jiang Li studied Zhao Xia carefully for a moment. "Actually, your figure is quite good. It’s just that your stomach is a tiny bit prominent."

’A case like this really does require a custom design.’

Jiang Li gave Zhao Xia a reassuring look. "Leave it to me. I guarantee you’ll be wearing a perfectly fitting qipao in a week."

Hearing Jiang Li’s promise, Zhao Xia felt a little embarrassed. "Won’t it be too much trouble?"

Jiang Li’s expression turned serious. "You said it yourself, I’m your little sister. Isn’t it only natural for a little sister to design a qipao for her big sister?"

Zhao Xia replied cheerfully, "Alright, alright. I was wrong."

’Putting everything else aside, with an attitude like Jiang Li’s, she had to introduce a few friends to her business.’

When Xu Lian returned, the two women were in the middle of a lively conversation.

Jiang Li sat quietly on the stool, waiting for Xu Lian’s response.

’He’ll most likely agree, though.’

Xu Lian didn’t beat around the bush and said directly, "Xiao Jiang, I just discussed this with the higher-ups. They’re prepared to give you a 10% commission per dose."

Jiang Li was a little surprised, realizing she would actually be earning money from this.

’A 10% commission per dose... that’s nearly 150.’

Since this was the result of his discussion with the higher-ups, Jiang Li didn’t refuse. "Alright, then I’ll accept."

"However, the current anti-cancer drug is just the basic version. For someone like Wei Tao, whose case is a bit more severe, it might take several injections. I’m planning to have my team continue their research to see if we can develop a more effective and painless formula."

Xu Lian was surprised. He had thought this was the final version of the anti-cancer drug, not expecting Jiang Li was already planning further development.

The way he looked at Jiang Li changed. "I’ll discuss this with the higher-ups. We could see about a joint development effort. That way, you wouldn’t have to front as much of your own money."

"Honestly, the money isn’t important. I’m not short on cash."

It might have sounded a bit boastful, but with her current daily cash rebates, she was getting tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions.

’R&D is expensive, but it wouldn’t cost that much in a single day.’

"But if I have the opportunity to cooperate with the government, of course I’d welcome it."

Xu Lian breathed a sigh of relief and took out his phone. "Great. Let’s exchange contact information."

"Okay."

After adding each other on WeChat and discussing a few more details about the cooperation, Jiang Li sent the formula to Xu Lian and then took her leave.

However, her form of address for Xu Lian had already changed from "Mayor Xu" to "Brother-in-law."

This was at Zhao Xia’s insistence. "Xiao Li, you’re my little sister now. Why are you still calling him ’Mayor’? Just call him ’Brother-in-law.’"

As soon as Jiang Li left, Zhao Xia excitedly gripped Xu Lian’s arm. "So? Are you going to get a promotion this time?"

Xu Lian suppressed his excitement. "If all goes well, I should be able to jump several ranks."

’But until the official documents come through, nothing is certain.’

He added a word of caution, "But nothing’s set in stone, so don’t you go talking about this to anyone."

Zhao Xia raised an eyebrow. "When have you ever known me to run my mouth?"

Originally, Jiang Li had wanted to invite the two of them to Jinyuan for dinner, but Xu Lian’s position made it a bit awkward and inappropriate.

When Jiang Li returned to Jinyuan, Shen Shiyu had just woken up and was chewing on a teether. Shen Yanzhi was holding him, looking every bit the doting dad.

Seeing Jiang Li, he immediately came over with Shen Shiyu in his arms. "How did the discussion go?"

Jiang Li replied, "I handed the formula over to the government. They’re giving me a 10% commission per dose, and we’re also going to collaborate on developing an advanced version."

After speaking, she took off her coat.

The banquet hall had the heating on, making it much warmer than outside, so her coat had been a bit too hot.