Chapter 254 Respect from Long Aotian

Sitting in the car, Long Aotian carefully fastened his seatbelt, ensuring not to pull on the injury on his chest.

"Hey hey! Haha! Ah hahahaha! Xiaohua, drive!"

Zhuge Xiaohua drove, her mind heavy with thoughts.

Long Aotian, feeling quite pleased with himself, adjusted his sitting posture: "You guys probably still don't know what's really going on, right?"

The three women thought together: Master, you don't know what's happening!

Long Aotian reached out a hand and waved it in the air:

"I just used a little trick! Three major things have already been settled!"

"Hey hey! Lu Chengwen thought he was smart enough to compete with me, but he's really blind!"

"Am I the kind of lowly, vulgar person who disrespects women? I'm just playing with him!"

The three women thought heavily: Most of us have played with him already.

Long Aotian continued, excited:

"First! I used him to understand the current power structure in Xue City, and at the same time, I nailed down that plot of land! No effort at all!"

"Ho Wen Dong? Hmph! Just a useless person!"

The three women remained silent.

Long Aotian went on:

"Second! I established a gentleman's agreement with him, hehe, now Xu Xuejiao is already in my pocket! Once I have Xu Xuejiao, I'll have the Xu family. It won't be long before the entire Xu family's power will dance and turn with me!"

"The most ingenious part! My second objective also lays the groundwork for my third!"

The three women still didn't speak, each lost in their own thoughts.

Long Aotian continued relishing:

"Since we reached an agreement on the second point, he won't be able to obstruct my third goal, which is my ambition to build a large comprehensive hospital!"

"This hospital will be nominally Xu Xuejiao's, but Xu Xuejiao is mine! Haha, the entire Xu family will be mine! Mine!"

Long Aotian gritted his teeth and said fiercely.

"I've been holding back for so many days; today is the most satisfying day!"

Zhuge Xiaohua pouted: I think Lu Chengwen is the one having the most satisfying day. Hmm… Sister Shiyin is also quite satisfied.

Luo Shiyin gazed out the window at the passing scenery, her thoughts complex and difficult to concentrate.

Qi Meishao looked out the other window, also heavy with thoughts, her eyes filled with unease and fear about the future.

Long Aotian still hadn't sensed that something was off.

He continued talking to himself:

"Lu Chengwen thinks he's a genius and invincible, what is he? Just a useless rich second-generation! Hmph! Does he think he's won? In reality, he lost everything, even his underwear!"

As soon as he said this, Luo Shiyin and Qi Meishao in the backseat both covered their shorts, their faces full of embarrassment.

"Hmm?"

Long Aotian finally noticed something was amiss.

"Why aren't you talking?"

…

Long Aotian and the others left.

Lu Chengwen, wrapped in a bathrobe, walked to the balcony, tired, and sat in a chair.

Looking at the vast darkness in the distance of the yard, he seemed lost in thought.

Hua Xue Ning stood behind him, feeling that Lu Zong was very lonely.

Lu Chengwen muttered, "Xue Ning, do you think they are sick?"

"Ah?" Hua Xue Ning was puzzled, "I… don't know."

Lu Chengwen said, "What's all this killing over some Ice Crystal? Everyone thinks they're very smart, and everyone believes they can win in the end. But what's the reality?"

"It's like a bunch of dogs fighting over bones."

Hua Xue Ning said, "Master, aren't you also always striving to get ahead?"

"I have no choice; I have things to protect."

Hua Xue Ning cleverly squatted beside Lu Chengwen, pouting:

"Master, why are you always so quiet when there's no one around? It looks quite pitiful."

Lu Chengwen stroked her head: "I'm fine."

"Master, the things you want to protect, Xue Ning will help you protect them!"

Lu Chengwen lifted her chin, smiling with appreciation.

"Do you think I'm stupid and can't protect what belongs to you?"

Lu Chengwen shook his head: "Relying only on my own strength, I can't do anything; perhaps you will be my biggest trump card in facing complicated situations in the future."

Hua Xue Ning felt very warm inside.

A strong sense of belonging made her feel warmth and comfort.

Being trusted, needed, and recognized…

Isn't everyone in the world striving for this?

…

The next day.

Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory.

After the tour, Long Aotian took off his lab coat, smiling: "The scale is really large."

Xu Zhiyun said: "Medicines are highly profitable and relate to people's livelihoods and social stability. When the Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory was under construction, our capital chain broke, and Lu Chengwen, that slippery guy, took advantage of the situation, took shares, and invested three hundred billion to build the factory. This was Lu Chengwen's first investment of over a hundred billion."

At this point, Xu Zhiyun was still a bit resentful:

"Actually, I really wanted to cooperate with the Chen family; I would have settled for the Leng family!"

"Then why did it fall to Lu Chengwen?"

"The Leng family was in worse shape than us at the time. As for the Chen family… The head of the family is Chen Mengyun. Lu Chengwen went to find her, causing quite a commotion and making things very unpleasant. Chen Mengyun is also a… sigh."

As Xu Zhiyun and Long Aotian walked out, a group of executives followed behind.

Xu Zhiyun continued: "That Chen family girl is just someone Lu Chengwen can bully at will, and she doesn't fight back. Moreover, she doesn't have the management qualifications for the pharmaceutical factory. I don't know what method Lu Chengwen used, but he actually obtained the license. He caught us completely off guard!"

Xu Zhiyun said reluctantly: "This kid has no bottom line when playing schemes and tricks. Afterward, our annual investment in advertising and promotion reached over two billion. Lu Chengwen gradually took more shares, and now he's the boss of this factory."

Long Aotian smiled, "That's quite good. You're each balancing each other out and have your own weight. Lu Chengwen is only the nominal chairman, responsible for management, but isn't he still a part of the Houde team? Without Houde's team, Lu Chengwen's factory would just have to close down."

The group entered the reception room.

The receptionist guided them inside and seated the guests and hosts.

"It's true he took the money! But he used schemes to seize the highest management rights, and every year he takes the most dividends. I can't swallow this anger! You say this pharmaceutical factory is managed inside and out by our people, yet his brother insists on getting involved, creating a fake medicine scandal that almost ruined the factory."

Long Aotian said, "I heard he intended to withdraw?"

"Don't listen to his nonsense! This pharmaceutical factory has an annual turnover of hundreds of billions; would he really be willing to give that up? If things go well, we still have over 900 kinds of drugs in development. Once there's a breakthrough, it could become a leading enterprise competing with large pharmaceutical companies nationwide. He's just bluffing."

Xu Xuejiao laughed, "Dad, in business, if it doesn't work this time, we can always fight him again next time."

Long Aotian looked at Xu Xuejiao with appreciation.

He had to admit, Xu Xuejiao really had a versatile style!

Usually lively and quirky.

But she was very popular and authoritative at the Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory.

All the experts, pharmacists, and senior management respected her greatly.

First, whenever Xu Xuejiao appeared in hospitals or factories, she always dressed professionally, with a serious face and glasses, exuding the demeanor and aura of a professional.

Second, Xu Xuejiao had a great reputation. In the eyes of professionals, they almost only valued those with stronger expertise. Xu Xuejiao had earned their respect through her solid expertise and strong medical skills.

Today, Xu Xuejiao wasn't in her loli outfit, her "battle uniform," or the kind of stockings that flirt with men.

Instead, she wore a black suit, a round-neck white shirt, slender black pants, and dark red high heels.

Xu Xuejiao's already prominent figure looked even taller under the suit's wrap, her waist slim, looking both steady and appropriate, yet with the sensual charm of a professional woman.

Seeing this made Long Aotian feel a bit restless.

Xu Zhiyun noticed that these two young people seemed to have feelings for each other.

He smiled slightly, "Aotian, drink tea, drink tea."

"Oh, oh, thank you, Uncle."

Xu Zhiyun said, "This child, Xuejiao, still lacks experience. I plan to…"

Long Aotian immediately said, "The best experience is to let her take over Houde."

"Oh?" Xu Zhiyun was surprised.

He had originally wanted to tell Long Aotian about his plan, aiming to let Long Aotian know that he was quite capable and that his daughter would soon take over, that she was no worse than any woman abroad!

Long Aotian, facing obstacles in consolidating Snow City, saw the timing was right. Plus, he had received the cooperation letter from the Dasheng Group this morning, so he wanted to finalize this matter quickly.

The two were both "not conspiring yet" and "going in opposite directions," which was quite funny.

Long Aotian said, "Always standing behind and watching won't help you grow. Lu Chengwen is nothing; why can he now operate a hundred billion-level shantytown project? Chen Mengyun doesn't have the aura or skills of a big entrepreneur, yet the Xiangyun Group is flourishing, why? Leng Qingqiu is that kind of genius female entrepreneur who can turn the tide…"

"These all relate to their timing in taking charge." Long Aotian said seriously, "Some experiences and strategies can only be learned if you're in that position. Xuejiao is so smart; she should take over. I think if we give Xuejiao two years, Lu Chengwen wouldn't be her match."

Hearing this, Xu Zhiyun laughed heartily, "Hahaha! She's still a child, younger than Lu Chengwen and the others, and she's still a graduate student theoretically. Besides, this child likes to play and often tinkers with toys… Let's not mention the toys."

Long Aotian said, "If Chengwen's area is developed, there must be supporting medical institutions. Why hasn't Uncle Xu taken action?"

"I've had this idea," Xu Zhiyun said. "I even discussed it with Lu Chengwen. But first, Lu Chengwen is so preoccupied with the shantytown, he doesn't have much money left; second… I'm afraid he'll ask for too much, and the pharmaceutical factory incident will repeat itself. Moreover… I'm not exactly flush with cash right now…"

Long Aotian smiled and glanced at Luo Shiyin.

Luo Shiyin quickly took the cooperation letter from her bag.

"Uncle Xu, I've already helped you get this sorted."

"Ah!?" Xu Zhiyun was surprised and took the letter, stunned.

He looked at Long Aotian in shock, "Lu Chengwen will really listen to your arrangements!?"

Qi Meishao maintained a stern face, "What is Lu Chengwen? With a word from our young master, he'll have to obediently sign and stamp it."

Long Aotian pretended to be unhappy and turned to look at her, "Talkative."

Xu Zhiyun, astonished, carefully reviewed the detailed terms.

Excited, he nearly jumped out of his chair, "Nephew! This… is Lu Chengwen really this good?"

Long Aotian smiled, "Just a trivial matter, nothing much. And regarding funds, I'm prepared."

Saying this, Long Aotian placed a bank card on the table and pushed it toward Xu Zhiyun.

Xu Xuejiao coldly stared at Luo Shiyin and Qi Meishao, her beautiful eyes seemingly unfathomable, then glanced at Long Aotian before her gaze finally landed on that bank card.

A slight smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Brother Chengwen, you say I'm bad, but it seems you're even worse than I am!