Wu Tao Wen Guan

Chapter 362 Soft Tactics and Hard Bargaining

"Xiao Fan, your Secretary Tian is truly capable. The Xie family isn't some minor household, and yet, in just a few days, they've been destroyed and their entire lineage wiped out."

Su Yurou imagined an invisible, colossal hand descending from the heavens, carrying an unparalleled, majestic power, and with a single slap, reducing the Xie family to smithereens.

That kind of strength, that feeling of being on high, was enough to make Su Yurou’s body flush with heat just thinking about it.

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say just anything. What do you mean destroyed and their lineage wiped out? They're perfectly fine."

Lin Fan said, his tone annoyed.

"Oh, it's more or less the same," Su Yurou whispered. "Borun Pharmaceuticals is doomed this time. The bank is demanding repayment, the environmental bureau has slapped them with a sky-high fine, and the workers are surrounding the factory demanding their wages. I heard the authorities are looking for someone to take over this mess, but they haven't found a suitable buyer yet."

"Why are you so concerned about it?"

Lin Fan felt embarrassed to say, "You're just a beauty salon owner, with assets only in the millions. Borun Pharmaceuticals, though it seems to be in dire straits now, has fixed assets worth over a hundred million. It's not even a case of a snake swallowing an elephant; it's more like an ant trying to swallow an elephant."

"Xiao Fan!"

Su Yurou said sweetly, "I've been promoting sL outside recently..."

"Cut to the chase. Don't mention that bizarre name of yours," Lin Fan interrupted.

"Yes."

Su Yurou sounded like a wronged little wife, her voice full of grievance. "It's because my capabilities aren't sufficient. Sometimes I can't even get through the door, and I've endured so much coldness and disdain. You're involved in the business too; are you just going to watch and do nothing?"

"I have confidence in my medicine. It will be fine once we break through," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Although the Xie father and daughter had wronged him, the punishment they had already received was enough.

If he were to covet their family property now, what would be the difference between him and a villain who schemed and robbed?

"Xiao Fan~"

Su Yurou stamped her foot, her voice soft and alluring.

"Don't call me that. It's no use. Borun Pharmaceuticals is worth at least a hundred million. Where are we going to find that kind of money?" Lin Fan saw she had something to say and added, "Don't mention me borrowing it. I can't borrow it, nor do I want to."

Two lines of tears rolled down Su Yurou's cheeks.

She choked back a sob and said, "You're treating me like this? You won't help me with anything?"

"It's not that I'm not helping."

Lin Fan felt a pang of sympathy.

"You're aiming too high."

"If a person has no dreams, what's the difference between them and a salted fish?" Su Yurou said righteously.

"Then you figure it out yourself," Lin Fan shook his head. "I'm just a humble villager; I can't help."

His decisive refusal made Su Yurou pause.

"Fine!"

After a long moment, Su Yurou stood up, tears streaming down her face.

"If you can't help, I won't trouble you. Someone else will help."

"What do you intend to do?"

"What business is it of yours?"

Su Yurou wiped her tears and, seeing the gifts she had brought to the counter, was filled with uncontrollable anger.

With a crash!

She angrily swept her arm across, knocking everything to the ground.

An orange rolled to her feet. In her fury, she stomped on it, crushing it to pulp.

After doing all this, she gave Lin Fan a look of utter disappointment and hatred, then turned to leave.

"Hey, don't go yet."

Lin Fan chased after her from behind the counter and grabbed her delicate shoulders.

"Don't touch me!"

Su Yurou shouted angrily, turning around and roaring, "What relationship do I have with you? You're not allowed to touch me!"

"Let's talk this through calmly," Lin Fan avoided her angry gaze.

"I have nothing more to say to you."

Su Yurou turned to leave.

"Come back, come back."

Lin Fan felt helpless. This woman, when throwing a tantrum, was more formidable than a hundred Tian Mengyao!

Su Yurou, her face streaked with tears, asked, "Lin Fan, tell me, do you look down on me all the time?"

"How could I? How would I?" Lin Fan repeatedly shook his head.

"You still say you don't!" Su Yurou roared like an enraged tigress. "When Zhou Yi needs you, you're at her beck and call. When Wang Ying needs you, you're overjoyed. But with me, you're always distant and indifferent! Lin Fan, do you have a conscience?"

Lin Fan wore a pained expression. "It's not like you say it is." He sighed inwardly, *If you weren't so ambitious, would I have to be on guard against you everywhere?*

"Forget it," Su Yurou said, sobbing. "We were never meant to be on the same path. From now on, you take your bright road, and I'll walk my single-plank bridge. We'll each go our own way."

With that, Su Yurou wiped her tears and walked towards the exit.

"Hey, Borun Pharmaceuticals is a hot potato now. No one will lend you money."

"You don't need to worry about it," Su Yurou replied without looking back.

"I'll find an opportunity to talk to Tian Mengyao. If she puts in a word, it might be resolved," Lin Fan said softly.

Hearing this, Su Yurou immediately froze. She walked back and asked, "What about the money then?"

"I don't know if Sister Zhou has that much liquid capital. If not, we can borrow from my master first. He definitely has it," Lin Fan said with a sigh.

"Xiao Fan, you'll help?" Su Yurou's tears had not yet dried, but a radiant smile appeared on her face.

"What else can I do if I don't help?" Lin Fan said, his tone gruff. "I can't just leave you to your fate, can I?"

"I knew it, you're the best!" Su Yurou's mood changed faster than flipping a book. She rushed over to give Lin Fan a kiss.

"Don't," Lin Fan quickly made a stopping gesture. "You've got snot bubbles coming out. If you're not disgusting to me, you're disgusting to yourself."

"I am disgusting, and I'll disgust you to death!" Su Yurou snorted and pushed herself towards Lin Fan. Lin Fan quickly retreated behind the counter.

"For such a big matter, you must have a plan, right?"

"Tell me, what are your plans?"

Su Yurou wiped her tears and replied, "I've already investigated."

"Borun Pharmaceuticals is a high-quality enterprise with good performance. Its operations have been good in recent years, with revenue and profits increasing year by year."

"Xiao Fan, if we take it over, we don't have to do anything and we'll make money!"

"The town has actually inquired with several companies, asking if they have any interest in taking over. After all, Borun Pharmaceuticals is a major taxpayer, and they can't just watch it truly collapse."

"However, everyone seems to be waiting and seeing; no one has made a commitment yet." Su Yurou expounded on the information she had gathered.

Lin Fan thought to himself, *Isn't that obvious!*

"The Xie father and daughter, including their son-in-law Jin Zhe, are all in prison. A large enterprise that the town valued has reached the brink of bankruptcy in just a few days."

"The bank, environmental protection, and other departments are all acting in concert, determined to annihilate Borun Pharmaceuticals."

"It's said that the Gu family has also been affected. Gu Dayong fled overnight with his family."

"Anyone with a sound mind knows that the authorities are undergoing a major rectification of the pharmaceutical industry in Yunqing City."

"Who would dare to meddle in this mess at this time?"

"Are they tired of their comfortable lives?"

Su Yurou stated clearly, "Xiao Fan, here's my idea."

"We'll acquire Borun Pharmaceuticals, initially maintaining its existing business, and then find someone to develop an industrialized production method for the sL stem cell scar removal botanical essence."

"Just give me a few years, and I'll definitely get it listed!"

Just then, Chen Wan'er and Bai Jing walked in.