The study in the Su family ancestral home.
Su Shiyun and Li Shanglai sat facing each other across a rosewood desk, on which a pot of premium rock tea was placed.
After leading Li Shanglai into the study, Su Shiyun did not immediately negotiate with him. Instead, she assumed the role of host and brewed a pot of tea to entertain Li Shanglai, fulfilling her duty as a hostess.
“Mr. Li, rock tea is extremely demanding regarding water temperature and brewing time. A second more or less can significantly alter the flavor, making it more suited for gongfu tea.”
Facing Li Shanglai, the helmsman of Longteng Pharmaceuticals, Su Shiyun displayed no nervousness or unease, nor did she rush to discuss business. Instead, she spoke about the art of tea.
“The tea ceremony is like this, and so are business opportunities – fleeting. Miss Su, you wish to convey this point, don't you?”
Li Shanglai smiled, articulating the subtext in Su Shiyun's words. His impression of her underwent a complete transformation.
Although he knew Su Shiyun had become the chairperson of the Su Group, he had previously believed it was solely due to Jiang Wuming – that as long as Jiang Wuming willed it, even a complete fool could be elevated to prominence.
Su Shiyun, in his eyes, was no different from other spoiled rich girls or pampered songbirds kept by the wealthy elite.
However, Su Shiyun's actions since entering the study had caused him to change his perspective. Especially how she subtly used the tea ceremony to indicate the Su Group's leverage in this business deal – this venture was to be led by the Su Group, presenting a business opportunity for Longteng Pharmaceuticals.
“My apologies, Mr. Li. Shiyun is being clumsy.”
Su Shiyun smiled slightly, then extended her previous remarks to business, but in a starkly opposite, seemingly submissive manner. “For the Su Group, the opportunity to collaborate with Longteng Pharmaceuticals is a rare business chance that should not be missed.”
“Miss Su, what is your proposed cooperation plan?”
Li Shanglai stopped beating around the bush and asked first, wanting to know the other party's trump card.
“Mr. Li, Longteng Pharmaceuticals is the largest pharmaceutical company in Long Country and the only one dealing in martial artist medications. You have more experience than I do, so please make the first offer,” Su Shiyun said with a smile.
“Longteng Pharmaceuticals will establish a new company in a joint venture with the Su Group, with both parties holding a fifty percent stake. Production will be jointly managed by personnel from Longteng Pharmaceuticals and the Su Group, and sales will be conducted through Longteng Pharmaceuticals’ sales channels.”
Li Shanglai stared at Su Shiyun for a few seconds before stating his side's requirements.
“Mr. Li, establishing a new company is necessary, but the shares cannot be split fifty-fifty. To be precise, we first need to allocate fifty percent of the shares, and then we can divide the remaining fifty percent between us.” Su Shiyun said unhurriedly.
“What do you mean?”
Li Shanglai raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Shiyun in confusion. “The cooperation is between Longteng Pharmaceuticals and the Su Group. Who will receive the remaining fifty percent of the shares?” Da Feng Novel Network
“My brother, Wuming, will hold fifty percent of the shares!”
Su Shiyun provided the answer.
Although Jiang Wuming had told her to put the shares under her name, she had only agreed superficially. She was firm in her decision to place the shares under Jiang Wuming's name.
This was because Jiang Wuming had saved the Su family, provided them with the opportunity to rise, and offered her a vast platform. She and the Su family needed to do something for Jiang Wuming.
Even though she didn't know what Jiang Wuming and Qin Xiaozhi would ultimately do, providing financial support to Jiang Wuming and helping him achieve his aspirations was the only thing she could do.
She would cherish this hard-won platform, unleash her business talent, and strive with all her might to do her best, building a commercial empire for Jiang Wuming!
Beyond that, she had a feeling that Jiang Wuming was far more mysterious and powerful than she imagined. She had to do everything she could to become outstanding, so she wouldn't be left behind in Jiang Wuming's world in the future!
“Isn’t your brother considered a part of the Su Group?” Li Shanglai asked with a frown.
“No, he will hold his shares personally.”
Su Shiyun shook her head and then stated, word by word, “The formula and refining secret for the blood-qi pills provided by my brother are the most valuable assets in this collaboration, even describable as priceless treasures!
Correspondingly, Mr. Li, my brother holding fifty percent of the shares is a prerequisite for our cooperation.”
“Agreed, but since your brother is taking fifty percent, then the Su Group can have at most an additional five percent!”
Li Shanglai pondered for a moment and conceded slightly.
“That’s too little.” Su Shiyun shook her head again.
“Miss Su, the formula and refining secret provided by Master Wuming are indeed important, but don’t forget what Longteng Pharmaceuticals represents in Long Country’s pharmaceutical industry and the field of martial artist medication!”
Li Shanglai said sternly.
“Monopoly, and Longteng Pharmaceuticals does not wish for that monopoly to be broken. This is precisely the most important reason for Longteng Pharmaceuticals to cooperate with the Su Group, isn’t it?” Su Shiyun smiled faintly.
Li Shanglai remained silent.
If he had merely begun to change his impression of Su Shiyun earlier, he now looked at her with newfound respect. This young and beautiful woman was not simple at all!
“Mr. Li, my brother will hold fifty percent, Longteng Pharmaceuticals will hold thirty-five percent, and the Su Group will hold fifteen percent.”
Seeing Li Shanglai's silence, Su Shiyun wasted no time and revealed her final offer. “As for specific production and operations, Longteng Pharmaceuticals can be fully involved.
The Su Group will not keep the formula and refining secret for the blood-qi pills confidential. On the contrary, if Longteng Pharmaceuticals requires it, we can provide it free of charge – this is our sincerity!”
“Miss Su, I’d like to know, is this your decision, or Master Wuming’s decision?” Li Shanglai was shocked and stared intently at Su Shiyun.
“The share distribution is my decision; he authorized me to handle all negotiations. The last statement is his intention.”
Su Shiyun first provided her answer, and then, as if she could see through Li Shanglai’s thoughts, continued.
“Because my brother believes that the Li family’s actions will not only involve business but also affect Long Country’s destiny and the fate of the world, and that they would absolutely not engage in any shady dealings!
Even if, as a last resort, he misjudged and was deceived by the Li family, he would descend upon Divine Doctor Valley in the near future to demand an explanation from the Li family!”
Li Shanglai fell silent again, simultaneously recalling Li Lianyi’s words before she alighted from the car.
The Su family had a true dragon!
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At the same time.
In Su Yuanshan’s room.
Su Yuanshan lay in bed, his complexion ruddy, his breathing even. He was sleeping soundly.
Li Lianyi carefully placed the Li family's heirloom silver needles into a box and put it into her medical bag.
“Doctor… Doctor Li, are we done?”
Liu Guifang stood by the side, asking with some surprise as she saw Li Lianyi begin to withdraw the needles.
This was because after Li Lianyi had diagnosed Su Yuanshan's condition, she had only taken a few minutes from the insertion to the withdrawal of the needles.
“Yes, Aunt Liu.” Li Lianyi nodded.
“Do we need to prescribe any more medicine?” Liu Guifang asked hesitantly.
“Aunt Liu, no need. I have already treated Grandpa Su’s persistent lung ailment.” Li Lianyi gently shook her head.
“Thank… thank you, Doctor Li…”
Liu Guifang quickly expressed her gratitude.
“You’re welcome, Auntie. This is my promise to Mr. Wuming. I’ll be leaving now.”
After speaking, Li Lianyi turned and left the room without waiting for Liu Guifang’s reply.
“Miss.”
At the doorway, Yun Yan saw Li Lianyi emerge and proactively took the medical bag from her.
“Has Uncle Shanglai finished his discussion?” Li Lianyi asked.
“Yes, the discussion concluded rather quickly, and his expression was not very good. It seems the discussion did not go smoothly,” Yun Yan replied.
Upon hearing this, Li Lianyi’s exquisitely beautiful face showed no surprise, as if she had already anticipated such an outcome.
“Miss Li, thank you!”
Jiang Wuming, Qin Xiaozhi, and Su Shiyun, who were in the courtyard, saw Li Lianyi approaching with Yun Yan and stepped forward to cup their fists in thanks.
“We each gained what we needed; no thanks are necessary.”
Li Lianyi responded faintly.
“Business is heartless, but life is priceless,”
Jiang Wuming said earnestly.
Li Lianyi was stunned, her pupils widening slightly as she stared at Jiang Wuming for two seconds.
This was the first time since arriving at the Su residence today that she had truly shown any emotional fluctuation.
“Mr. Wuming, don’t forget our agreement.”
The surprise on Li Lianyi’s face flashed and then disappeared. She gazed at Jiang Wuming’s resolute face, but in her heart, she recalled the agreement she had carried since birth.
The engagement.
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