Chapter 1073: Chapter 681: No Trouble
"I’ll send someone to accompany you." Ding Wen slowly let out a sigh of relief, then spoke to Liu Hun.
Liu Hun did not refuse, and once everyone got in the car, Old Ghost’s eyes lit up. He excitedly said to Liu Hun, "Boss, if I had known this identity was so badass, why didn’t you get Old Bai and me in on it earlier?"
"This identity isn’t omnipotent. Sometimes, having this identity makes certain things more difficult to do, which is why I didn’t involve the two of you." Liu Hun explained calmly to Old Bai.
Upon hearing Liu Hun’s words, Old Ghost felt a bit frustrated. If he had this identity, he could easily do many things in the ordinary world.
But Old Ghost was only acting on a whim. Truthfully, he still preferred a free and unfettered lifestyle. If he were bound by rules, he wouldn’t have reached his current realm.
"A few people directly arrived at a private hospital under Huabei Pharmaceutical’s name. After Liu Hun got his wounds bandaged, he went into the ward and looked at Liu Ruyan lying on the bed with a slight smile. "The doctor just said you’re not in any major danger. It’s just a head injury, so stay here and recuperate. I’ll handle everything else."
"Hmm, you need to be careful." Liu Ruyan understood clearly that the incident was surely orchestrated by Liu Dehai, but they had no evidence. Plus, with Liu Dehai’s official status, Huabei Pharmaceutical couldn’t do anything about him.
If Liu Ruyan went out afterwards, she might face more danger, so staying in the hospital was relatively safe.
As the two spoke, a middle-aged man in a suit entered the ward. This man was none other than Liu Baowen, the chairman of Huabei Pharmaceutical.
"Yan’er, are you okay?" Liu Baowen arrived immediately beside Liu Ruyan, full of concern.
"Dad, I’m fine. Luckily, Xiao Tian saved me, otherwise, Yan’er might really have not seen you again." Liu Ruyan gave a bitter smile and shook her head at her father.
Upon hearing this, Liu Baowen finally relaxed. As long as Liu Ruyan was not in any serious trouble, then everything would be easier to discuss.
"Xiao Tian, you’re back; thanks for your help earlier." Liu Baowen saw Liu Hun beside him, then nodded and spoke in a deep voice.
"Isn’t Uncle Liu being a bit too polite?" Liu Hun smiled slightly and looked at Liu Baowen.
At these words, Liu Baowen was taken aback, but then smiled. He had intended to conceal their identities, but seeing Liu Hun’s attitude, it was clearly unnecessary.
"Old Bai, Old Ghost, wait here for me. I have some matters to discuss alone with Uncle Liu." Liu Hun saw Liu Baowen’s realization and immediately turned to instruct Old Bai and Old Ghost.
"Go ahead, go ahead. I’ll watch some TV here. Haven’t watched TV for a long time, I really miss the mundane life." Old Ghost waved his hand, his eyes glued to the TV playing "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf."
Seeing Old Ghost’s demeanor, Liu Baowen couldn’t help but be slightly taken aback. A grown man watching cartoons, either foolish or childish.
However, since these two were Liu Hun’s people, Liu Baowen didn’t say much. After they came to an adjacent ward, Liu Hun chuckled lightly, "Uncle Liu, don’t be deceived by their childishness. Their strength is incredible; both are valuable talents I acquired this time. With them protecting Ruyan, I won’t need to worry too much."
"Hmm, that’s fine; I’m more concerned about the current situation..." Liu Baowen didn’t dwell on it, since this was his territory. No matter how influential Liu Dehai was, he couldn’t openly create trouble, especially as they were in the same faction.
"Next, can Uncle Liu brief me on the current situation in Huaihai Province? I’ve been away in the City of Death, unaware of much regarding Huaihai Province. I only heard some details from Long Bing’er last time, which were not comprehensive." Liu Hun continued speaking to Liu Baowen.
With Liu Hun bringing up the subject, Liu Baowen’s expression turned bitter and helpless, shaking his head, "Liu Dehai is at the height of his power. Due to your absence, he has managed to incorporate the Cultural Society. Previously, with Wenhua present, Huabei Pharmaceutical wasn’t in such a difficult spot. But now, Liu Dehai is directly targeting us, forcing Huabei Pharmaceutical into a passive position. Those above favor Liu Dehai, leaving our issues ignored."
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Upon hearing Liu Baowen’s words, Liu Hun slightly narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said to Liu Baowen, "Uncle Liu, according to your understanding, are you saying that in this game between you, no matter who wins or loses, those people above won’t interfere much, right?"
"That’s about right, it’s just that my chance of winning is really small." Liu Baowen’s expression turned a bit desolate as he spoke about this matter.
No matter who loses in this match between the two, it seems they might not even have a grave, which is indeed somewhat cruel.
"Uncle Liu, your company has always excelled in drug manufacturing, but if tasked with biochemical research, would you be able to do it?" After contemplating for a moment, Liu Hun raised his head and seriously asked Liu Baowen.
Seeing Liu Hun’s serious demeanor, Liu Baowen couldn’t help but feel a tremor. He knew the word "biochemical" was involved, which related to national secrets and was definitely not something for a private company to develop.
Furthermore, he could foresee that whatever Liu Hun was planning next would be beyond his imagination.
"With our current technology, if there’s a prototype, it might be possible." Liu Baowen took a deep breath and said to Liu Hun earnestly.
Both Liu Baowen and Liu Hun knew that, setting aside Liu Ruyan, they were like grasshoppers tied to the same string, so Liu Baowen dared not take Liu Hun’s instructions lightly.
"I have a method. After organizing it slightly, I can give it to you for development. As for this biochemical method, Uncle Liu, you don’t need to worry too much. It was a discovery I made on an outing, and if effective, we might be able to develop a drug to enhance the human body. My requirement is that it should not cause significant harm. If developed according to my concept, I think it shouldn’t be too difficult."
At this point, Liu Hun paused and then recalled another matter, continuing to speak to Liu Baowen: "There’s one more thing, using current robotics technology, write a combat movement technique into a program, and add humanoid technology. I want to manufacture a batch of combat robots. Can you achieve this, Uncle Liu?"
"Combat robots?" Faced with Liu Hun’s idea, even Liu Baowen found it a bit crazy. There was no precedent for this internationally.
"Though ideas for combat robots have been proposed before, their effects aren’t very promising, and humanoid technology isn’t easily obtainable. Although I’ve heard someone abroad has developed it, their selling price is ridiculously high. For a company like ours, I’m worried..." Liu Baowen voiced his concerns to Liu Hun.
Upon hearing this, Liu Hun slightly smiled and continued, "You’re worried about financial resources, right, Uncle Liu?"
"Correct. Although on the surface, both you and I seem wealthy, manufacturing a batch of combat robots would be costly regardless of their functionality, making it not worthwhile," Liu Baowen candidly said to Liu Hun.
To Liu Baowen, this matter seemed utterly unwise.
"Uncle Liu, you don’t need to worry too much about this. The combat robots I need don’t require immense power. I need them just to follow orders and do things ordinary people can’t." Liu Hun paused and continued to Liu Baowen: "Moreover, the humanoid technology selling abroad that you mentioned, it’s actually from my people!"
"What? They’re your people? Does that mean their actions are all because of your instructions?" Upon hearing this, Liu Baowen was visibly shocked and incredulous as he looked at Liu Hun.
"Exactly, so regarding this humanoid technology, you don’t need to worry, Uncle Liu. I’ll have someone contact you soon. After these two matters are resolved, you will undoubtedly be the victor in your battle." Liu Hun nodded and slowly said.
This time, however, there was no joy on Liu Baowen’s face. Though he wanted to defeat Liu Dehai, the matters Liu Hun described were earth-shattering.
And this time, Liu Hun’s changes after returning were exceedingly drastic.
"Xiao Tian, aren’t we moving too hastily?" After hesitating for a while, Liu Baowen gritted his teeth and expressed his worry to Liu Hun.
"Daring to harm Ruyan means this is urgent. Anyone who troubles me, Liu Hun, will pay the price, no matter who it is. Once Liu Dehai is out, Huaihai Province will become solid as a rock." With a deep breath, Liu Hun earnestly said, "Uncle Liu, great achievements demand a broader perspective, not focusing on trivial immediate benefits. I hope you bring me good news soon. For the time being, I’ll delay things as much as possible for you, Uncle Liu, but time is limited."