Two days later, Li Shanglai returned to the ancestral land of the Li family in the southwest.
Now the chairman of Longteng Pharmaceuticals, Li Shanglai was not yet an absolute core member of the Li family.
According to the Li family's regulations, non-core members were only allowed to return to the ancestral land during the Lunar New Year.
This was Li Shanglai's first time returning to the ancestral land outside of the New Year period, and he was to meet with the Li family head, Li Guyi.
This surprised the core members who remained in the ancestral land, and even Li Guyi was somewhat perplexed upon receiving the news.
Despite his bewilderment, Li Guyi agreed to meet Li Shanglai in his study.
Li Guyi's residence was located at the innermost part, a separate courtyard filled with various medicinal herbs. The house contained only two types of items besides daily necessities: medicinal materials and books.
This was the same for Li Lianyi.
This was why many, including members of the Li family, believed that Li Lianyi had perfectly inherited Li Guyi's legacy.
They were people born for medicine!
As night fell, Li Guyi sat in his study, holding an ancient medical book, reading and waiting for Li Shanglai's arrival.
On the desk, the incense burner emitted a scent of sandalwood, which had a refreshing effect.
A moment later, Li Shanglai, led by a member of the Li family, entered the courtyard and, with a sense of pilgrimage, nervously and excitedly walked towards Li Guyi's residence.
This was because it was the first time in his life he had come to Li Guyi's residence!
In Medicine God Valley, Li Guyi's residence was a forbidden area; only Li Lianyi could visit at any time with Li Guyi's consent.
This also indirectly confirmed Li Lianyi's special status in the Li family!
"Uncle."
Soon, after entering Li Guyi's study, Li Shanglai immediately bowed and greeted him.
Although he tried his best to control his emotions, he still couldn't hide his nervousness and excitement.
"Are you rushing back to see me because something very important happened at Longteng Pharmaceuticals?"
Li Guyi asked, still holding the medical book and keeping his gaze on it.
"No, Uncle, it's because I have a very important suggestion regarding the development of Longteng Pharmaceuticals, which I want to report to you in person."
Li Shanglai raised his head and replied.
"Tell me."
Li Guyi said indifferently, appearing completely uninterested.
"Uncle, do you know what happened at the East Sea Hotel? The incident where Jiang Wuming went to disrupt the wedding?"
Li Shanglai did not immediately state his suggestion but first inquired.
"I know about the East Sea Hotel incident, but what does it have to do with Longteng Pharmaceuticals?"
Li Guyi put down the medical book and his gaze fell upon Li Shanglai for the first time.
His gaze was ordinary, yet it made Li Shanglai's heart pound as if his thoughts were being seen through by Li Guyi at that moment!
"That Jiang Wuming has gone too far! He is engaged to Lianyi, yet he is entangled with other women, and he went to disrupt the wedding. This is disrespectful to Lianyi and the Li family!" Li Shanglai said angrily.
This time, Li Guyi did not reply but picked up his medical book again.
It seemed he already knew what Li Shanglai was going to say.
Seeing this, Li Shanglai gritted his teeth and continued, "Uncle, in light of Jiang Wuming's actions, I suggest terminating the cooperation with the Su Group..."
"The Su Group shared the formula and core manufacturing technology for the Qi and Blood Pill with Longteng Pharmaceuticals. You want Longteng Pharmaceuticals to handle this business itself, don't you?"
Li Guyi interrupted Li Shanglai.
"Yes, Uncle. Since Jiang Wuming disrespects Lianyi and the Li family, and we possess the formula and manufacturing technology for the Qi and Blood Pill, we can produce and sell it ourselves, which would also serve as a lesson to that Jiang Wuming!"
Li Shanglai no longer hid anything and revealed his proposal, obtained from Wei Qianyuan, without reservation.
"Do you know why the Su Group shared the formula and manufacturing technology for the Qi and Blood Pill with Longteng Pharmaceuticals without reservation?"
Li Guyi put down the medical book again, his expression becoming a bit more serious.
"Two reasons. First, the Su Group's trust in Longteng Pharmaceuticals. Second, Longteng Pharmaceuticals' capabilities in drug production and sales in the country are incomparable to the Su Group. By doing this, the Su Group can help the joint venture, Tianyao Group, develop faster!" Li Shanglai analyzed.
"And do you know where that trust comes from?" Li Guyi continued to ask.
"The trust comes from Longteng Pharmaceuticals' position in the pharmaceutical industry of Dragon Country, and also from the Li family's status in Dragon Country!"
Li Shanglai pondered for a moment and gave his answer.
"Heh... Status? You might have forgotten the original intention of Longteng Pharmaceuticals' cooperation with the Su Group. If Longteng Pharmaceuticals did not cooperate, the Su Group could have partnered with other pharmaceutical companies, or even done this business themselves! If things had reached that point, the Su Group would have severely impacted Longteng Pharmaceuticals' monopolistic position in the field of martial artist medication!"
Li Guyi chuckled sarcastically, his tone becoming more stern.
"Swish!"
Li Shanglai's expression suddenly changed as he realized something: "U... Uncle, do you mean the Su Group has other reasons for doing this?"
"The trust comes from the engagement between Jiang Wuming and Lianyi—the Su Group, or rather Su Shiyun, sharing the formula and manufacturing technology for the Qi and Blood Pill with Longteng Pharmaceuticals is helping Jiang Wuming provide the betrothal gifts to the Li family!" Li Guyi stated, cutting to the chase with his insight.
"Uh..."
Li Shanglai's heart was shaken, and he stood frozen in place.
"I reject your proposal."
Then, before Li Shanglai could recover, Li Guyi said word by word, "Firstly, the Su Group has already cooperated with Longteng Pharmaceuticals, and the cooperation is on track. At this time, for Longteng Pharmaceuticals to terminate the cooperation with the Su Group and use the Su Group's formula and manufacturing technology to independently produce and sell the Qi and Blood Pill is a serious breach of contractual spirit in business cooperation and, in conduct, is akin to burning bridges and acting perfidiously—this is not the family ethos of the Li family!
Secondly, you are using Jiang Wuming's affairs as a reason to make this suggestion, which is inherently wrong—there is no connection between the two! Even if we were to link these two matters, even if the Li family were to cancel the engagement due to Jiang Wuming's actions, they should return the betrothal gifts and withdraw from the Qi and Blood Pill business!"
"Thump—"
Upon hearing Li Guyi's words again, Li Shanglai's face changed again, his legs went weak, and he knelt directly on the ground.
Although Li Guyi had not lost his temper throughout, Li Shanglai had already realized the seriousness of the matter.
"Li Shanglai, although I haven't seen you many times over the years, I still understand you. Such a proposal, with ill intentions and a serious violation of the Li family's principles, should not have come from you."
Li Guyi looked at the terrified and uneasy Li Shanglai and said in a deep voice, "Speak, who instigated you?"
"Wei... Wei Qianyuan..."
Li Shanglai trembled as he responded, then continuously kowtowed, "I'm sorry, Uncle, I was wrong! I was instigated by that Wei Qianyuan and my mind was clouded for a moment, my senses were muddled..."
"Kneel outside in the courtyard for three days and three nights, and then we'll discuss future matters."
Li Guyi interrupted Li Shanglai with a blank expression. His voice was not loud, but his tone was unquestionable.
As he finished speaking, he stood up, no longer looking at Li Shanglai, and walked straight out of the study.
He was going to find Li Lianyi!
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