None of them are cooperating anymore?
Nan Zi'an was stunned and anxiously said, "Xiao Xue, why aren't you cooperating!"
"If we don't cooperate with them, how will Yuxue Pharmaceuticals continue to operate?"
In response, Qin Xue calmly replied, "I have already reached an agreement with the Azure Dragon Consortium!"
"The Azure Dragon Consortium can provide everything we need!"
"The future products of Yuxue Pharmaceuticals will also be sold entirely by the Azure Dragon Consortium. We will only be responsible for production!"
"What?"
Nan Zi'an seemed to have misheard, stammering, "I, we are directly cooperating with the Azure Dragon Consortium?"
"Xiao Xue, did I hear that correctly?"
Directly cooperating with the Azure Dragon Consortium felt like a dream come true, a windfall, to Nan Zi'an.
Qin Xue giggled, "Brother An, you heard correctly, it's with the Azure Dragon Consortium!"
"As for those fence-sitters from before, if they want to follow the Medicine Emperor Hall, let them. We don't need to pay any attention to them!"
Confirming that his wife wasn't joking, Nan Zi'an burst into laughter, "Good, good, good! I'll refuse everyone right away!"
"This is so damn satisfying!"
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xue stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the prosperous Shanhai City with a relaxed smile.
The most troublesome matter was finally resolved, and her mood was excellent.
In fact, after her candid talk with Ji Ningyue, she wouldn't have been anxious even if the Medicine Emperor Hall hadn't backed down.
Because she had truly come to understand how powerful the Azure Dragon Consortium was.
The Medicine Emperor Hall was indeed powerful in the Dragon God Country.
However, the Azure Dragon Consortium was a behemoth that they couldn't contain.
The Azure Dragon Consortium could provide the same materials that others could.
Moreover, due to Chu Fan's connection, the prices were far lower than those of the previous collaborators.
Secondly, the channels controlled by the Azure Dragon Consortium had already spread throughout the Dragon God Country and even the entire world.
Yuxue Pharmaceuticals would no longer have to worry about sales, but rather about how to meet the massive market demand from the Azure Dragon Consortium.
The Nan family soon learned of this development.
They all cheered and laughed, believing that by connecting with the Azure Dragon Consortium, the Nan family would soon develop into prominent families like Guan Hongyun and Shangguan Hongyu.
Little did they know, how could Chu Fan, who controlled the overall situation, allow such a scene to unfold?
At lunch, Qin Xue proactively approached Chu Fan.
"Xiao Fan, thank you for relieving the pressure from the Medicine Emperor Hall!"
Chu Fan smiled helplessly, "Aunt, you're my aunt, how can you thank me!"
"Besides, I was the one who caused this in the first place, so I should be the one to handle it."
"And I didn't do much, just used my relationship with the War Emperor Hall to put pressure on the Medicine Emperor Hall."
Qin Xue had already heard about the War Emperor Hall forcing the withdrawal of all members from the Medicine Emperor Hall's stronghold in Shanhai City and had guessed that Chu Fan had been working behind the scenes.
She smiled and nodded, saying, "Xiao Fan, since the matter is resolved, Aunt will be leaving soon!"
"Leaving?"
"Leaving for where?"
Chu Fan frowned, his expression not very good.
Qin Xue, still in a state of joy, didn't notice this and explained, "Of course, back to Wanshu Mountain. Where else would I go?"
Chu Fan looked up and stared at Qin Xue very seriously.
"Aunt, I think there are some things I need to discuss with you properly."
"Things are different now, you don't need to act like you used to, constantly looking at the Nan family's expressions!"
"Furthermore, you've seen everything that's happened recently. I think you know very well whether the Nan family considers you as family!"
"When they need you, they treat you very well."
"When trouble arises, they dump all the blame on you and let you face it alone. I don't think that's something family members would do."
Mentioning this, Qin Xue's expression became very dejected.
She wasn't foolish; she could tell whether the Nan family considered her as one of them.
It was just that, being caught up in it, she had no choice.
"To be honest, whether the Azure Dragon Consortium cooperates with whom is entirely my decision!"
"The Azure Dragon Consortium can fully support whatever you do!"
"However, if the Nan family wants to use you as a stepping stone to connect with the Azure Dragon Consortium, that's impossible!"
"I gave the Nan family a chance, thinking they would come to their senses and treat you well."
"But they have always treated you as an outsider, as a tool to be used!"
"They will never get certain benefits."
After a pause, Chu Fan continued, "I know you don't want to make things difficult for Nan Zi'an."
"He's still a man so far, standing with you in every situation."
"Therefore, I won't force you to separate from him!"
"But I suggest that since you've completely broken ties with the Nan family due to the Medicine Emperor Hall's suppression, you should take this opportunity to start anew."
"You have the capital to develop on your own, so why should you still have to face those useless people's attitudes?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Xue said with difficulty, "Xiao Fan, I understand what you're saying, but isn't this a bit too much?"
"Although the Nan family has some influence, starting anew and kicking the Nan family out, wouldn't that be a bit like crossing the river and burning the bridge?"
Seeing that it was already this late and his aunt was still thinking of the Nan family, Chu Fan was so angry he almost cursed.
It was only because the person in front of him was his aunt.
If it were someone else, he would have slapped them away long ago.
Chu Fan took a deep breath and explained, "Aunt, at a time like this, you're still thinking like this?"
"When has the Nan family ever not crossed the river and burned the bridge?"
Qin Xue looked hesitant and troubled, suddenly unsure of what to do.
She naturally knew that the Nan family had treated her poorly.
She had also considered breaking away from the Nan family and developing on her own.
However, because her initial development relied on the Nan family, coupled with her kind nature, she found it difficult to do anything heartless.
It was precisely because of this disposition that she had been oppressed all these years.
Seeing Qin Xue's hesitation, Chu Fan changed his mind and said, "Aunt, how about we make a bet?"
"What bet?"
"You go back and propose to the Nan family that you develop separately from now on, and see how the Nan family responds."
"If the Nan family is humble and agrees that this is acceptable, without saying anything unpleasant, I can have the Azure Dragon Consortium support the Nan family."
"However, if the Nan family insults you for this, saying you're crossing the river and burning the bridge, then you'll start anew."
At this point, Chu Fan could only resort to this method to help Qin Xue truly see the Nan family's true colors.
Otherwise, with her kind nature, if he were not in Shanhai City one day, she would be eaten by the Nan family until not even bones remained.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Qin Xue nodded, "Alright!"
The two immediately set off for the Nan family's old residence.
On the way, the Central Plains War Emperor called Chu Fan.
"My Lord, the Medicine Emperor Hall has realized their mistake!"
"Sun Hongji, who had a dispute with you before, wishes to visit you and apologize!"
"No."
Chu Fan's voice was cold as he refused.
The Central Plains War Emperor's breathing hitched. He hadn't expected Chu Fan to be so unyielding.
However, since this matter had nothing to do with him or the War Emperor Hall, the Central Plains War Emperor didn't act as a mediator and said he understood before hanging up.
In Qilin City, members of the Medicine Emperor Hall who had withdrawn from Shanhai City were all crowded into this stronghold.
More than ten people were eagerly watching Sun Hongji speaking on the phone with the Central Plains War Emperor.
Upon learning that Chu Fan had refused the visit, Sun Hongji's hands, holding the phone, turned white at the knuckles, and veins bulged on his forehead.
"Kid, you're ungrateful!"