Guarding Against Thieves

How could Hoffman tell him? A once-in-a-century genius pharmacist like Lin Li would be a highly sought-after individual. Letting another force in on such a talent's identity would mean more competition. Hoffman had never mentioned it, but he was already planning on how he'd bring this young man into the Glittergold Trade Union.

The potion formula was just a test. As a businessman, he was more adept at beating around the bush and building trust as compared to people like Johnathan and Englos.

Hoffman was shrewd indeed. After that pharmaceutical discussion event, there were at least a dozen forces vying for Lin Li. But at present, there seemed to be only a hopeful few, and that included Hoffman's Glittergold Trade Union.