Ling Tian shrugged helplessly, "I don't know. I feel a natural affinity with animals. It might also be related to the Daoist cultivation techniques I practice. Daoist techniques follow the natural way, possessing a natural aura, which is why these animals accept me."
Ling Tian didn't want the old man to know his secrets. It wasn't that he feared the old man would covet them, but rather that revealing them would only cause him more worry and trouble.
"That makes sense. Your teachers are all incredibly powerful, so it's not surprising. By the way, raising these wild animals requires permits. Have you got them all?"
"Yes, Grandpa. Uncle Yi helped me get the permits long ago."
Ling Tian actually had regrets. He still wanted to raise pandas, but it was impossible for a private individual to obtain permits for them. Moreover, Jiangshan City was not suitable for bamboo growth.
"In a few more months, Bing Xia will be 20. You two should get registered quickly and have a few chubby great-grandchildren. I'm really eager for that."
"Grandpa, you already have several grandsons and granddaughters."
"Sigh, don't mention those useless ones. When I was young, I focused more on business and neglected the upbringing of these children. Look at their parents; what kind of people are they? The children they've raised are all more dissolute and useless than the last. If they were all as accomplished as you, I would have retired completely by now. That's why I'm splitting the family. Those with ability will feast, and those without will go hungry, not even getting a sip of soup."
Old Master Wang Chunfeng had faced life-and-death situations several times and now saw many things clearly. He knew well that he was getting old and wouldn't live forever. He couldn't possibly look after his descendants his entire life.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. As soon as Bing Xia reaches the legal age for marriage, I'll register with her immediately. As for children, don't worry, that will happen naturally. You'll be busy then."
Regarding having children, Ling Tian wasn't planning to consider it yet, as his family's great vendetta remained unavenged. Especially now, as the asteroid named Celestial Palace was approaching Earth, and spiritual energy was reviving. This greatly increased the difficulty of Ling Tian's revenge. Before he became powerful enough and before his revenge was complete, he didn't intend to think about children; they would only become his burdens.
"By the way, how is your Bing Tian Pharmaceutical business doing?" Old Master Wang was very concerned about Ling Tian's career.
"It's doing very well. Last month, our new product, the Bing Tian Xiao Ke Pill, had sales exceeding 5 billion, and this number is still growing rapidly. The factories we acquired in the second half of last year have started production, and with full capacity, we still can't fulfill orders. We've already begun the third round of acquisitions, preparing to double our production capacity."
"Is your medicine really that effective?"
"Yes. You, Grandpa, are very healthy, so you don't know how much diabetic patients suffer. Once diagnosed with diabetes, they need to take medication long-term to control blood sugar and prevent complications. There are nearly 100 million people in China suffering from diabetes. These patients spend hundreds of billions each month on treatment! We've barely scratched the surface of this market."
"So, pharmaceutical companies are this profitable! If I had known, why would I have bothered with real estate back then? No, I can't say that. Without you and your prescriptions, my pharmaceutical company probably wouldn't have taken off..."
In fact, among various industries, pharmaceutical companies are the most profitable. This is a long-term, steady income. Pharmaceutical companies are even unaffected by economic cycles. Regardless of whether the economy is good or in recession, people will always get sick and need medicine. Large pharmaceutical companies with core competitive products, as long as they don't make fatal mistakes, such as wasting billions on research and development that yields nothing, or having products that cause deaths, generally won't go bankrupt.
"By the way, Ling Tian, do you have any other difficulties? I still have some connections and money. If you need anything, just ask. These things are of no use when you're alive or dead..."
"Grandpa, don't always talk about life and death; it's not good. We don't lack money now. Bing Tian Pharmaceutical has very healthy cash flow, and profits are continuously flowing into the medicine packs. I also don't lack connections. You should know, I'm with the Treasure Sword Bureau now."
"That's right. That thing is like a golden ticket for immunity. The Wang family that targeted you is now nothing more than dust, aren't they?"
Ling Tian nodded. Wang Mingrui, the son of the former richest man in China, coveted Wang Bing Xia's beauty. Ling Tian had rebuffed him, and in a fit of rage, Wang Mingrui sent assassins to kill Ling Tian, but the assassins were killed instead. Coincidentally, Ling Tian was treating an elder at the time, and the matter was taken seriously. Ultimately, the Wang father and son were imprisoned, and their assets and companies were completely divided. This was the power of the document Ling Tian possessed!
"There are no difficulties, except that our production capacity is a bit insufficient. But that's easily solved. We have plenty of funds, and there are many struggling pharmaceutical companies. We can acquire and renovate them. Additionally, we need to vigorously acquire traditional Chinese medicine cultivation bases to ensure the original supply. We also have another flagship product undergoing approval. I estimate that once this product is launched, it will sell very well, and our production capacity will be insufficient again..."
"What product is that?" Old Master Wang asked curiously.
"An anti-cancer drug that can effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Some minor cancers can even be cured by the immune system itself. For patients who have undergone surgery for cancer, taking this drug can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent recurrence."
For cancer patients, the disease is difficult to cure, and recurrence is a major problem. After undergoing treatment for cancer and if it doesn't recur within five years, the disease can generally be considered cured. However, most patients do not survive for five years. Five years is enough time for cancer cells to develop resistance to many anti-cancer drugs, and the patient's body will be completely ravaged by the long-term illness. The anti-cancer drug introduced by Ling Tian has the effect of strengthening the body and restoring health, fundamentally improving a person's constitution and enhancing their ability to resist diseases. Most importantly, this drug does not directly target cancer cells but focuses on repairing the immune system. In this way, there is no issue of drug resistance.
"Good, good! I hope you can develop this product soon. If this drug is as good as you say, think of how many people it can save. It's an immeasurable act of virtue."