"Thank you, General Manager Zheng. We will consider it carefully."
Zhu Yi hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise today and sincerely expressed his gratitude to Zheng Yue.
"It's a matter of mutual need. I've just arrived here and am in need of people," Zheng Yue said confidently, taking a sip of her coffee.
Zhu Yi and his wife became more reserved, already seeing Zheng Yue as their boss.
"This is unscientific!"
"No, it's completely wrong!"
Alex ran his hands through his hair in frustration and suddenly shouted.
His cry was piercingly loud, drawing numerous glances. What was this foreigner having a tantrum about?
"Watch your manners!" Zheng Yue said angrily.
Alex lowered his head, trying to sit down, but his seat was occupied by Zhu Yi's family of three. The man had nowhere to sit.
"General Manager Zheng, we'll be going now. Let's talk another day." Zhu Yi, seeing Alex standing awkwardly, quickly made way for him.
After all, this guy might be his superior in the future, so it was best not to offend him.
"Divine Doctor Lin, we'll meet again."
The family of three bid farewell to Lin Fan and left happily.
Alex's legs felt as if they were cast in lead as he slowly moved to sit down.
He seemed preoccupied, a mix of emotions swirling in his eyes.
"Do you have any other questions?" Zheng Yue asked indifferently.
"I..." Alex hesitated. "I'm not a professional doctor, but from a researcher's perspective, there shouldn't be any issues."
He spoke very cautiously to save face.
Zheng Yue couldn't help but smile. "What is the condition of that little girl?"
"She... From the existing reports, there are no visible issues, but I think a comprehensive examination is necessary. The information here is not sufficient." Alex refused to concede.
"Alright," Zheng Yue waved her hand impatiently. "This is China. On this land, extraordinary people are endless. Just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, and just because you don't believe it doesn't make it false."
Alex's face turned red from being reprimanded so directly.
His Adam's apple bobbed as he wanted to say something, but then he thought better of it. Continuing to argue would only make him look even more contemptible.
"Okay." Alex turned his head, pretending to admire the night view outside the window, but in reality, he was afraid to look at anyone, fearing their scornful gaze.
Lin Fan's lips curved into a smile.
You're convinced now, aren't you?
You've been subdued, haven't you?
Lin Fan looked at Alex triumphantly, without any pretense.
Sensing Lin Fan's smug gaze, Alex turned his head even further, making one doubt if he would accidentally twist his neck.
"Alright, don't argue with him," Zheng Yue gently patted Lin Fan's hand.
"I'm not arguing," Lin Fan said with a calm smile, like a victorious general.
Jingle...
The clear and pleasant sound of the wind chime rang out again.
A tall woman in a blue jacket walked in.
Her high heels clicked on the floor as she entered and immediately surveyed the surroundings.
"Sister Yu Rou?" Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.
"Here," Zheng Yue raised her hand and called out to Su Yu Rou.
Su Yu Rou's face showed a look of relief, and she walked over quickly.
The dejected Alex suddenly perked up as if he had received a shot of adrenaline. He sat up straight, chest puffed out, as if the previous embarrassment had never happened.
"Little Fan, you're here."
"General Manager Zheng."
Su Yu Rou greeted them both before looking at Alex opposite them.
"Madam, please sit here." Alex stood up and smiled, gesturing for Su Yu Rou to take the seat by the window.
Su Yu Rou, being sharp and intelligent, knew the foreigner's intentions just by looking at his eyes.
"No, thank you. Waiter, can I have an extra chair?"
She would rather sit at the edge of the table than have any dealings with this foreigner.
Alex's smile gradually froze, and his face turned increasingly unpleasant.
A waiter brought over a chair, and Su Yu Rou thanked him before sitting next to Lin Fan.
"Ahem." Zheng Yue didn't know what to say and looked a little displeased.
"Sorry, General Manager Zheng, I've never met a foreigner before in my life, and I'm a bit scared," Su Yu Rou explained.
"Alright, actually there's nothing to be afraid of," Zheng Yue stirred her coffee absently, not looking at anyone.
"General Manager Zheng, here are the test reports and samples for the sL scar removal cream." Su Yu Rou was clearly prepared.
She took out a thick stack of documents and two bottles of beautifully packaged items that looked like cosmetics from her black handbag.
"Is this the 'bombshell' you mentioned for the medical aesthetics industry?" Zheng Yue's tone was somewhat accusatory.
"I've written everything clearly. Take a look yourself." Su Yu Rou retaliated in kind, her attitude not much better.
Lin Fan's scalp tingled. These two women had quite a bit of animosity!
This was not good!
The harem was at war!
Whose side should he take?
Zheng Yue briefly scanned the documents and then turned to Lin Fan, saying meaningfully, "Little Fan, you're quite impressive."
"Heh, hehe, I suppose," Lin Fan chuckled awkwardly and slowly lowered his head, trying to reduce his presence to avoid getting burned.
Alex sat opposite them, watching Zheng Yue and Su Yu Rou both fawning over Lin Fan. His jealousy was boundless.
He looked up and whispered to his female secretary, "What are they talking about?"
The female secretary was taken aback and then translated for him.
"You're saying he invented a scar-free ointment?!"
Alex shot up, pointing at Lin Fan.
"Sit down!" Zheng Yue immediately lost her temper. His repeated disrespect had finally enraged her.
Seeing that Zheng Yue was truly angry, Alex had no choice but to back down, reluctantly sitting back.
"Boss, he invented an ointment, is that right?"
"Yes."
Zheng Yue frowned. "What are you doubting now?"
"I just..." Alex stammered, unsure of how to articulate his thoughts.
That's right, he was doubting it!
He believed no one knew better than him how difficult it was to develop a new drug.
It required immense capital, hundreds, even thousands, of experiments, and repeated clinical trials.
Alex simply didn't believe that any new drug could be born in a small place like Shimen County.
Were there high-standard laboratories?
Were there talented people?
What about funding?
Clearly, there was nothing of the sort here.
"Take a look yourself," Zheng Yue pushed the documents towards him. "And give me your opinion."
As a shrewd investor, she knew that if the scar removal cream's efficacy was genuine, its value would far exceed that of Borun Pharmaceuticals.
She calmed down and made her own calculations.
Fifty billion US dollars, and that was on the low end!
Whoever obtained the formula, as long as they had some capability, could become wealthy within a year and run a company proficiently.
It was faster than picking up money, and easier too.
Zheng Yue thought of this, and so did Su Yu Rou.
Therefore, the two women were ready for a showdown.