"Then don't think about it," said Tian Mengyao, standing up. "I have to go." She was very resistant to the matter, feeling as though she were abusing her power.
"Xiao Fan." Su Yurou knew she couldn't persuade Tian Mengyao, so she immediately called for backup.
Lin Fan originally didn't want to say anything, but he couldn't refuse Su Yurou's pleading gaze.
"Mengyao, let's discuss it again."
"Discuss what?" Tian Mengyao turned back, her voice filled with anger. "Don't tell me you agreed? Then figure it out yourself, I can't help you." Her eyes were full of suspicion. All her life, countless people had tried to scheme against her. Her father was the Minister of Organization! That was equivalent to the Minister of Personnel in the ancient imperial court! Who wouldn't want to curry favor? If Lin Fan was also such a person... Just thinking about it made her so sad she wanted to cry.
"I didn't agree to anything," Lin Fan said, his heart aching. He quickly took her by the shoulders. "Mengyao, I also want a pharmaceutical company." Before she could speak, Lin Fan quickly placed a finger on her lips. "Look, the wound-healing medicine I prepared, Aunt Chen thinks it's amazing. And Ms. Su, her beauty industry also has great potential."
Su Yurou chimed in, "Not just great potential, it's priceless! What we need to do now is to unlock the true value of the medicine Xiao Fan has prepared."
Lin Fan nodded in agreement, "The debate between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine has been ongoing for a long time. My medical skills are decent, and I also have some talent in preparing medicine."
"You are a genius." Tian Mengyao couldn't stand her beloved being so modest.
"Yes, I am a genius," Lin Fan smiled. "I know how to prepare medicine to treat illnesses and why I do it, but how can I use scientific methods to benefit the people?"
"For example, Bupleurum has the effects of harmonizing exterior and interior, soothing the liver, and uplifting yang. It's very effective for colds and fevers, and alternating chills and fever. But according to Western medicine, they must figure out which component in Bupleurum is effective and its mechanism of action." Lin Fan gave a wry smile, "I can't explain it! If I can't explain it, people won't believe it, and it can't be popularized."
"The ingredients are good, but they can't be sold at a good price."
"What a pity!" Tian Mengyao nodded in deep agreement. "I understand. You lack a stage to showcase your talents, Xiao Fan. Sooner or later, you will shine brightly, and the whole world will know your name."
Su Yurou propped her chin with one hand and secretly pouted. This girl seems to be deeply in love with Lin Fan! She's speaking so sentimentally, almost like a lovesick fool!
"I don't have such grand ambitions," Lin Fan said with a smile. "However, borrowed wisdom can enlighten us. I'm thinking now, if my traditional Chinese medicine formulas can be researched by professionals using scientific methods and then mass-produced, would that be better?"
"Mhm." Tian Mengyao nodded in agreement. "So, you want Borun Pharmaceuticals, is that it?"
"Uh, it's not necessarily a must, it's just an idea," Lin Fan lowered his eyes.
"I can only help you inquire about it. I'm telling you upfront, I won't go to the bank to get you a loan," Tian Mengyao said hesitantly.
Su Yurou almost burst out laughing when she heard this. You're practically saying, 'I have connections to get a hundred million yuan loan from the bank, hurry up and beg me.' Thinking of this, Su Yurou felt a bit uncomfortable. Things that seemed incredibly difficult to her were so simple for Tian Mengyao.
"Just help me ask, and we'll see if it works out," Lin Fan knew what he was doing. Since Tian Mengyao had spoken, the matter was probably half done.
"Xiao Fan," Tian Mengyao took out her phone, stared at Lin Fan, and said sternly, "If you really acquire Borun Pharmaceuticals, it must belong to you alone, with 100% equity. Do you understand?" If she were to abuse her power, she would only do it for Lin Fan.
"Uh." Lin Fan hadn't expected her to make such a demand. Su Yurou's expression was also not good.
"Hello, Uncle Zhou." The call was connected. Tian Mengyao went outside to talk.
Su Yurou's expression was complex, it was impossible to tell if she was happy or sad. Borun Pharmaceuticals would most likely be acquired, but she wouldn't get any shares. Did it still have meaning? But what could she do? Without capital, without connections, after years of hard work, she thought she had improved her situation, but now it seemed everything was the same as before.
"Unhappy?" Lin Fan sat opposite her and smiled, "You know what kind of person I am. Even if Borun Pharmaceuticals is acquired, I won't manage it. It will still be handed over to you. When Mengyao forgets about this later, I'll transfer most of the shares to you."
"Xiao Fan." Su Yurou looked directly into Lin Fan's eyes, pondered for a long time, took a deep breath, and said nothing. If she were in his shoes and had acquired Borun Pharmaceuticals, no matter who it was, she wouldn't give up her shares. She knew Lin Fan was capable of doing such a thing. However, that was only for now. In a few years, Borun Pharmaceuticals would definitely be worth much more than it was now. If the SL scar removal product was successfully promoted and went public, it would be a matter of course. At that time, its value would be immense! Would Lin Fan still keep his promise and transfer the shares to her?
"I've inquired," Tian Mengyao hung up the phone and walked back into the medical clinic, frowning. "It's a bit troublesome. The town values this matter more than I expected."
Lin Fan nodded vigorously. Of course, they would value it! Although they were forced to imprison the Xie family father and daughter and push Borun Pharmaceuticals to the brink of bankruptcy, it was still a backbone enterprise for Shimeng Town. No matter how you looked at it, they wouldn't let it go bankrupt.
Tian Mengyao sat on the sofa and continued, "I got a hint from Uncle Zhou. The town plans to transfer Borun Pharmaceuticals at a low price of fifty million."
"Fifty million?" Su Yurou's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up. As long as they took it over and got Borun Pharmaceuticals running again, even if they sold it later, they could sell it for seventy to eighty million. A net profit of twenty to thirty million! It was definitely a business with huge profits!
"It's not that simple," Tian Mengyao glared at Su Yurou unhappily. "The town has additional conditions. According to the current agreement, the town's intention is that Borun Pharmaceuticals' tax contribution this year cannot be less than last year. If it falls below this expectation, a certain amount of transfer fee will have to be paid. Also, for the next few years, the company's net growth must not be lower than the industry average, otherwise, a large sum of money will have to be paid."
"This... it's indeed a bit troublesome," Lin Fan thought: None of them have experience managing large enterprises. If they lose money, they will not only have to bear the losses but also pay a large sum of money. This way, the money will be vast!
Tian Mengyao gave Lin Fan a 'good luck' look. "Also, Shimeng Town only has this one pharmaceutical enterprise, and the town doesn't want to benefit outsiders, so they've already spread the word to the major enterprises in Yunqing City."
"Ah?" Su Yurou's face turned pale. She thought her judgment was sharp enough to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She didn't expect to be a step too late. Although the town's conditions were harsh, Borun Pharmaceuticals was a hot commodity, and there would be no shortage of people who wanted to acquire it. At that time, would it still be her turn?