Tian Mengyao was gradually persuaded by Lin Fan, but she still felt uncomfortable.
A medicine that could heal wounds without leaving scars—just imagining its immense value was enough to realize it.
How could half the profit be so easily handed over to someone else?
A sudden idea struck Tian Mengyao, and she said, "How about this, we still cooperate with her, but you'll be under the cooperative's name, and I'll negotiate with her."
"Wouldn't that be improper?"
Lin Fan looked troubled. "I've already promised her."
"Oh, come on, you didn't sign a contract, what are you afraid of? She demands half the profit upfront, clearly trying to scam you. Don't just think of a hundred thousand, this half profit could be worth hundreds of millions in the future. You're letting her off too easy."
Tian Mengyao waved her hand and added, "Just listen to me, let me talk to her. Honestly, giving her one percent of the shares would still be too generous."
"You shouldn't say that. Friendship is priceless, and kindness is invaluable."
Lin Fan said earnestly, "I owe her a great debt of gratitude!"
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll handle it perfectly for you."
As Tian Mengyao spoke, she was already contemplating the profit distribution.
In the room, Tian Mengyao took charge, engaging in a verbal spar with Su Yurou.
Lin Fan sat to the side, like an outsider, completely unable to interject.
Suddenly, Su Yurou understood. This young girl in front of her definitely had an ambiguous relationship with Lin Fan.
Otherwise, why would she presume to make decisions for Lin Fan?
"How about this, I'll make a slight concession. Twelve percent of the shares, no more. You should know, our Little Fan's prescription is the core, while the help you can provide is minimal."
Tian Mengyao's voice was firm, conveying a sense of no room for negotiation.
Su Yurou sneered, "Little Fan, is this how you treat me?"
"Uh, I..."
Lin Fan's face turned red.
He had originally agreed to a fifty-fifty split, but Tian Mengyao had brutally cut it down to twelve percent.
"Mengyao, I think..."
Lin Fan tugged at Tian Mengyao's arm. "Let's talk outside."
"Talk about what? I'm telling you, I'm fighting for your interests right now. You should know that!"
Tian Mengyao was quite displeased.
"You have to come out first."
Lin Fan pulled and dragged, finally dragging Tian Mengyao into the courtyard.
The two stood about half a meter apart, looking directly at each other.
Lin Fan pondered for a moment and said, "Didn't I tell you? She helped me during my time of need. You're too..."
"Too what? So I'm wrong for fighting for the benefits you deserve? Are you blaming me?"
Tian Mengyao pouted.
"No, no."
Lin Fan waved his hands repeatedly.
He lowered his voice and continued, "But I already promised her half. If you cut it to ten percent, I'll be breaking my word. Besides, I don't just know how to make this one medicine, nor did I say I'd give her the formula."
"Little Fan~"
Tian Mengyao sized Lin Fan up and down, then chuckled. "You're hiding quite a few things from me. Why haven't I seen you bring out something this good before?"
"I hadn't perfected the prescription at first, but I've started using it. You just didn't notice."
Lin Fan explained.
Only then did Tian Mengyao feel a little better.
"Here's what I'm thinking: I'll take thirty percent shares for the prescription, and give Su Yurou thirty percent shares. The remaining thirty percent will go to the cooperative..."
"What about the remaining ten percent?"
Tian Mengyao looked into Lin Fan's eyes, her gaze full of anticipation.
"Naturally, it's for..."
Lin Fan was about to say for his sister-in-law, but at the moment he met Tian Mengyao's eyes, he instantly understood what she was thinking.
"For you."
"I don't want it."
Tian Mengyao said shyly, but her heart was already blooming with joy.
"I didn't contribute much, how can I accept your benefits for nothing? What's yours is yours."
"Besides..."
Tian Mengyao changed her tone. "Business is business, and personal matters are personal. You're taking too few shares."
Lin Fan grinned, feeling touched and amused at the same time.
This little girl had gone to great lengths to change the impoverished appearance of Luofeng Village, yet now she was willing to forgo benefits she had already obtained, all for his sake.
"Then what do you suggest?"
"How about this,"
Tian Mengyao thought for a moment and said, "Let that woman take thirty percent shares, you take thirty percent, and the cooperative takes ten percent. In the future, for any required Chinese medicinal herbs, we'll prioritize purchasing those produced in the village."
Lin Fan nodded and asked, "What about the remaining thirty percent?"
"The remaining... let's give it to your sister-in-law. You're always thinking about your sister-in-law, aren't you?"
Tian Mengyao thought that a sister-in-law was like a mother, and Xia Xue was akin to her future mother-in-law.
Thinking this, she felt the urge to please Xia Xue.
"You take fifteen percent, and my sister-in-law takes fifteen percent."
Lin Fan thought that what was his was his sister-in-law's, and in reality, it didn't matter whether his sister-in-law took it or not.
Besides, from beginning to end, he hadn't taken this matter seriously.
Frankly, he was researching several ancient prescriptions.
Moreover, these ancient prescriptions were all more important than wound medicine.
"Me, isn't that improper?"
Tian Mengyao acted coy, but the excitement on her face was undeniable.
"It's settled then. Let's go inside."
The two went back into the room and presented the distribution plan to Su Yurou.
After listening, Su Yurou nodded with a calm expression. "Mm, let's do it this way for now. I agree."
"Hey, don't be ungrateful!"
Tian Mengyao was displeased with Su Yurou's attitude.
Lin Fan quickly tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to stop talking.
Tian Mengyao huffed a few times and glared at Su Yurou.
"Let's draft the contract now."
Su Yurou stood up. "I'm afraid that if you two negotiate back and forth, you might change your minds later."
"Who's 'two'?"
Tian Mengyao's face instantly turned red, her shyness making her heart race.
Su Yurou chuckled, "Heh heh," indeed, she was just a little girl. A simple test revealed everything.
There was definitely something going on between them!
Su Yurou looked at Lin Fan and urged, "What are you waiting for? Get paper and pen."
"Oh, okay."
Lin Fan lowered his head guiltily and quickly found paper and pen.
"Alright, sign now."
Tian Mengyao first wrote down the contract content, then placed the paper and pen on the table, asking Lin Fan and Su Yurou to sign in turn.
After signing and putting down the pen, Lin Fan said, "I'll go make some samples first."
Lin Fan felt too awkward being between the two of them, so he made an excuse and left.
Afterward, Tian Mengyao and Su Yurou stared at each other like fighting cocks, trying to intimidate each other with their gazes.
"Alright, alright."
Lin Fan finished making the medicine, put it into small jars, and handed one to Su Yurou. "Take this back and try it out first. If it works well, we'll discuss the next steps."
"Mm."
Su Yurou took the medicine jar and then called out, "Little Fan, come out for a moment. I have a few more words I want to say to you."