"Big brother, keep calling!"
Seeing Bai Yunfei put down the phone, the two cousins immediately said.
Bai Yunfei shook his head and coldly said:
"Do you still have the Bai Family’s dignity if you look for Lin Beichen whenever you encounter trouble? Besides, I originally didn’t agree with disturbing Lin Beichen over this matter!
Madam Zhou, I’ll explain to Lin Beichen personally, but since the Zhang Family has already moved, let’s proceed according to your plan."
Bai Yunfei spoke apologetically to Zhou Qilan.
Zhou Qilan had always wanted to meet Lin Beichen, but he had forcibly refused. He thought today would be an opportunity, but Lin Beichen didn’t answer the phone, so he could only postpone it again.
The villa was utterly silent; everyone was overwhelmed with a sense of despair.
They had spent so much effort in the south, was it all in vain?
Meanwhile, Lin Beichen was preparing things for the laboratory.
Because of a few phone calls Lin Beichen made, major pharmaceutical companies promptly retracted their claws and treated this matter with the utmost civility and caution.
When they arrived at Lin Beichen’s office, they found that Lin Beichen didn’t make any threatening gestures but instead promised that, as long as the laboratory was built, he could authorize the participating pharmaceutical companies without any conditions.
In this way, although pharmaceutical companies didn’t have the formula, they had the priority purchase rights compared to other forces.
Everything in the world fears comparison.
When realizing something can’t be done, choosing a less bad option among countless worst outcomes brings a bit of comfort.
The major pharmaceutical companies agreed one by one.
Seeing their joyful faces, Lin Beichen suddenly had a thought.
The quota for Life Spirit Liquid must be controlled. If control can’t solve the problem, just dilute the Life Spirit Liquid a thousand times.
Life Spirit Liquid can increase Spiritual Qi, with more intake yielding more noticeable effects.
Ordinary people taking it could extend life and health, while cultivators would find it comparable to a spirit pill.
If Lin Beichen didn’t limit its quantity, it would eventually cause global upheaval due to Life Spirit Liquid.
Just like the past energy crisis led to world wars, if Life Spirit Liquid’s effect was too strong, it would eventually lead to the same situation.
Lin Beichen didn’t want to see that happening, so, rather than wait for future destruction, he’d weaken the Life Spirit Liquid’s effects directly, making others lose interest in it.
He placed Life Spirit Liquid in the open merely to attract major pharmaceutical companies, to obtain equipment and talent from them.
Even Life Spirit Liquid diluted a thousand times still had stronger effects than the flagship drugs released by major pharmaceutical companies.
After negotiating with pharmaceutical companies, Lin Beichen bought a batch of ultra-high-tech experimental equipment at prices five to ten times above market rate, along with associated research personnel.
During this time, Ruan Yunyun became Lin Beichen’s capable assistant.
Because Ruan Yunyun handled Lin Beichen’s miscellaneous school tasks, she often stayed by his side.
Gradually, whether it’s the laboratory or school matters, the assistants sought her out for discussions, making her a prominent figure around Lin Beichen.
Everyone only acknowledged her, trusted her alone, and reported any matter to her.
In just a few days, Ruan Yunyun became the supervisor of specific affairs.
Years ago, Ruan Yunyun had followed a lecherous professor, perhaps due to his extreme exploitation, handling various mundane matters without feeling pressured.
By the time all specifics were finalized and Lin Beichen could delegate everything to Ruan Yunyun, a week had passed.
He returned to Foreign Affairs College, intending to rest in his discreet dormitory but found everyone gathered there.
Liu Yunxi, Wei Jingsong, Chen Fangzhi.
Yu Mengjie, Sumanne, Yuan Yanan.
Three men and three women looked complicatedly at Lin Beichen, faces full of conflict, as if they had seen something unimaginable in him.
Lin Beichen was closest to Yuan Yanan and saw a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
"What’s wrong with you all?"
Lin Beichen asked curiously.
"Professor, haven’t you heard the news?"
Wei Jingsong chuckled, scratching his head, full of embarrassment as if caught talking behind someone’s back.
"What news?"
Lin Beichen frowned, a bit uncomfortable with so many people’s attention.
At that moment, Liu Yunxi handed over a newspaper, which carried a financial news.
"The Bai Group in the south is under investigation, major issues arose within Huadu Management Association, a vice chairman was taken away for examination, specific details unknown."
"It seems there’s a problem with the Bai Family."
Yu Mengjie spoke cautiously.
Lin Beichen stared at the content, a flash of cold light in his eyes instantly.
Lin Beichen hadn’t expected the Zhang Family to act so swiftly.
He had gone out for just a week, and the Zhang Family had already made a thunderous move, catching Bai Yunfei off guard without hesitation.
"Bai Yunfei, why didn’t you notify me?"
Lin Beichen wondered inwardly.
"Zhang Qingxian’s evidence was so thorough that it severely damaged the Bai Group in just a few days. It seems Bai Yunfei’s team isn’t entirely reliable; there’s still quite a few eating from both sides."