Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1027 - 991: Be Sure to Speak Up

"Only a two percent discount?"Fu Xiuyuan looked at Lin Jie in frustration for a while before slowly saying, "It's not too bad; even mosquito legs are meat. A bit cheaper is still cheaper."

With a look of deep grievance, he complained, "You don't know the cost of fuel and rice until you're in charge. After becoming the chairman of this pharmaceutical company, I deeply understand that every penny must be calculated because I am responsible for the livelihood of thousands of mouths."

Lin Jie scoffed and gestured to the dozens of people in the hall, teasing, "Today's extravagance must have thrown in at least a few million, right?"

"Is this what you mean by calculating every penny?"

However, Fu Xiuyuan's face was thick enough, and he said confidently, "This is necessary marketing; the expense can't be spared."

"Lin Jie, let me tell you a statistic: the orders we've signed in the past two or three days have already approached over ten million, so we can say today's expenses have been fully recouped."

At this point, he spoke earnestly, "Lin Jie, I know the project you're currently leading is of great significance, and its interests are also huge. Many things require comprehensive consideration."

"I just hope that, under equal conditions, you can give priority to my Zhengmao Pharmaceutical."

"Xiuyuan, I can guarantee that."

After giving Fu Xiuyuan reassurance, Lin Jie looked at Zhou Hongzhi and asked, "Master Zhou, what medicine are you having Zhengmao Pharmaceutical manufacture for you?"

Zhou Hongzhi explained, "It's not medicine, it's a health supplement."

"An oral liquid, available for men and women, mainly working to boost energy, regulate the stomach, and cleanse toxins."

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, the old man had always been against industrializing similar traditional Chinese medicine supplements."

"Because the Chinese medicine supplements produced this way lack personalized targeting and the amount of active ingredients is little, the effect is limited."

Lin Jie asked curiously, "Then what caused the old man to change his mind?"

Zhou Hongzhi glanced at Fu Xiuyuan and said, "That's thanks to Chairman Fu."

Fu Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "I didn't do much, just showed the old man ten of the most popular oral health supplements on the market along with authoritative test reports."

"I told the old man that the market is completely occupied by these ineffective, inferior products."

"If we enter this market, at least ordinary people can drink health supplements that truly work."

Hearing this, Lin Jie shook his head and laughed.

He guessed that someone in the Zhou family might have long intended to engage in the health supplement business and would be regretting fiercely now, realizing how easily Zhou senior can be persuaded.

Zhou Hongzhi continued, "For these two oral supplements, Zhengmao Pharmaceutical holds thirty percent of the shares. Expert Lin, if you're interested, our Zhou family would be willing to transfer some of the shares to you!"

Lin Jie waved his hand and said, "That's your cake; I won't take a piece."

Zhou Hongzhi didn't insist but added, "Expert Lin, the Chinese medicine supplement Ziyan is in charge of is developed from ancient formulas that the old man researched for years."

"Its main effect is to stimulate vitality and accelerate recovery from various injuries."

"The old man has expressed that you have full disposal rights over this formula."

This statement moved Lin Jie.

This shows the Zhou family is completely handing over decision-making power for this interest to him.

Lin Jie said seriously, "Master Zhou, please thank the old man for his generosity on my behalf."

Zhou Hongzhi lightly laughed, "The old man said, your success represents the success of Chinese medicine, and there should be no obstacles affecting your research work..."

"Expert Lin, hello!"

At this moment, a greeting came from Lin Jie's side.

He turned to look and saw a middle-aged man with a square face, dressed appropriately, and unfamiliar in appearance, politely responding, "Hello!"

"Lin Jie, let me introduce!"

Fu Xiuyuan interjected, "This is President Xu, Xu Guodong, the largest pharmaceutical and medical device distributor and agent in the Capital City."

After this introduction, he sincerely warned, "President Xu, some things, if possible, it's best to avoid mentioning them."

This Xu Guodong lightly shook his head towards Fu Xiuyuan, looking determinedly at Lin Jie, "Expert Lin, I am friends with Qin Ruomu from the China Basic Medical Research Institute, good friends."

"I apologize on his behalf."

After saying this, he downed a full glass of red wine in one go.

Lin Jie remained silent, just watching Xu Guodong, waiting to hear what he intended to say.

Xu Guodong took another glass of red wine from the server beside him and said, "Currently, Qin Ruomu is under investigation, and many who once called themselves his friends have directly turned against him, becoming his accusers."

"Expert Lin, I can't say Qin Ruomu has never done anything wrong."

"But to be able to sit in his current position, he must have made substantial research contributions."

"To err is human, expert Lin. I ask you to forgive him this once out of appreciation for his past academic contributions."

Lin Jie smiled faintly and said, "President Xu, it doesn't matter whether I forgive or not. As things stand, I haven't suffered any loss, but he is deeply mired in trouble."

Xu Guodong sighed and said, "In recent years, he's become somewhat lost, starting to pursue flashy pleasures. I hope this profound lesson can bring him back to his former self."

He drank another glass of wine, nodded at Fu Xiuyuan and Zhou Hongzhi, and turned to leave.

Fu Xiuyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I thought this guy would just start rambling irresponsibly."

He then explained, "Lin Jie, he once asked me to plead with you on behalf of Qin Ruomu, which I refused."

Zhou Hongzhi chuckled and said, "This President Xu is clearly a smart person too."

"He should know that it's now the National Health Commission investigating Qin Ruomu's responsibility. Expert Lin's forgiveness and opinion won't improve Qin Ruomu's current situation."

"By personally bringing it up to Expert Lin this time, he has fulfilled a friendship obligation and given an explanation regarding Qin Ruomu."

At this moment, Lin Jie saw Lin Miao and Chen Lili entering the hall from outside, accompanied by Guan Muhua.

However, he noticed that Lin Miao and Chen Lili still had unresolved anger on their faces.

Lin Jie was puzzled and motioned them over, asking, "Miaomiao, what's wrong? Did you have an argument with someone?"

Lin Miao angrily said, "We ran into some disgusting scoundrels."

Hearing this, Lin Jie's face immediately darkened.

Beside him, Fu Xiuyuan also exclaimed, "Miaomiao, who in Binhai dares to be so blind and bully you?"

"Tell us who those guys are, and we'll vent your anger by making sure even their mothers won't recognize them!"

Lin Miao glanced at Chen Lili and said, "Lili and I saw the small garden downstairs was beautiful, so we went for a stroll. We didn't expect to run into several people."

"One of them..."

Lin Miao hesitated for a moment, and Chen Lili took over, saying, "I'll tell the rest."

"One of them I know; he's a vice president of a company I interviewed with."

"I just greeted him briefly. He was there with his friends for a meal and some entertainment, and he invited us to join."

"We refused."

Lin Miao said angrily, "Seeing us refuse, that guy subtly threatened, saying there were five people competing for the position and if Lili wasn't flexible, she was destined to miss out."

"Lili still refused them."

"Then those guys started saying inappropriate things, which made me so angry that I cursed them..."

Lin Jie looked Lin Miao over, concerned, and asked, "Did it turn physical?"

Lin Miao scoffed, "Those guys are cowards. If they dared to make a move, Brother Guan would have beat them up one by one!"

Guan Muhua, seeing Lin Jie's gaze, said softly, "At the time, I was eating in the first-floor buffet restaurant of the club."

"The restaurant's full-length windows faced the small garden. I saw Miaomiao arguing with them and went over immediately."

He confirmed in the end, "I arrived before anything turned physical."

Lin Jie felt relieved and advised, "Miaomiao, as a girl, you should be more perceptive. If it really escalates, even if I help you get back at them later, you'd still get hurt, right?"

Lin Miao waved her little fist defiantly and said, "Brother, I'm very strong. Plus, I've learned self-defense from Sister Kexin and Kemeng."

"If we really fought, I wouldn't necessarily be at a disadvantage."

Lin Jie was a bit speechless, patting her head, he said to Chen Lili, "Which company is that vice president from? Let me see if I can find someone to teach him a lesson."

"Forget it, forget it. The less trouble, the better!"

Chen Lili quickly shook her head, saying, "Strictly speaking, Miaomiao and I weren't at a loss. Knowing what kind of person that vice president is, I've already decided not to join that company."

Seeing she wasn't willing to say more, Lin Jie didn't press further, deciding to have Guan Muhua investigate later.

He then asked, "Lili, do you have a good chance with another job opportunity?"

Before Chen Lili could respond, Fu Xiuyuan chuckled, "Chen Lili, finding a job is something Lin Jie can easily help with. Which company in Binhai wouldn't give him face?"

"For any company under the Fu Family, just let me know if you have a preference."

"Getting someone in is easy for me."

"Thank you! Thank you!"

Chen Lili stubbornly said, "No need! I just want to give it a try on my own!"

Zhou Hongzhi gently advised, "Young lady, accepting help from friends is nothing to be embarrassed about. Sometimes, unnecessary pride and stubbornness can hurt friendships."

Chen Lili got a bit anxious, quickly explaining, "I'm not being stubborn or proud without reason."

"I just want to... I just want to..."

Lin Jie interrupted her, saying, "Lili, no need to explain. We all understand that you don't want to trouble us and want to prove yourself."

He added with a smile, "But when you do need help, make sure to speak up!"

Chen Lili looked at Lin Jie, nodded heavily, and said, "Lin Jie, when I encounter difficulties I can't solve, I will definitely speak up."

Fu Xiuyuan's female assistant, Yan Jie, approached gracefully and said softly, "Chairman, the lunch banquet is ready..."