Gao Lujie, the young master of the Gao family in the capital, leisurely picked up a glass of red wine. You Liya, the enchantress from the Tian Mo Sect, also raised her glass of red wine and leaned closer.
The woman exuded a captivating fragrance, so potent that it could make any male animal's heart race just by its scent.
Young Master Gao lowered his head, gazing at the alluring red lips that approached him and a pair of eyes that seemed capable of emitting sparks. He felt himself losing control.
However, he quickly managed to restrain himself with immense willpower, a feat aided by the specially made jade pendant on his chest.
The jade pendant continuously emitted a cooling energy, allowing his mind to remain clear.
Young Master Gao couldn't help but sigh. This woman was truly a siren, captivating beyond measure. Although they had shared intimate moments before, each leaving him wanting more, he still maintained his vigilance.
He knew this woman was exceedingly dangerous, like a bewitching poppy. If he were to become truly infatuated with her, he would not only be controlled by her but could even risk his life.
As the saying goes: "A maiden of sixteen, her body like jade, a sword at her waist to slay the common man. Though no heads may fall, she secretly drains your very marrow."
Their glasses clinked. Young Master Gao tilted his chin and drained his glass in one gulp. The bottle of red wine before them cost over a hundred thousand, and several more bottles of similar caliber were laid out on the table.
"Young Master Gao, that Wang family father and daughter still haven't agreed to sign. I fear that prolonged indecision might lead to trouble. Why don't you make arrangements? I can send some people over to apply a little pressure..."
"There's no need, Xiao Ya. Absolutely not. After all, this involves tens of millions in assets, and many people are watching. The more unconventional methods you employ, the more loopholes you create! It's only a matter of time before Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals falls into our hands! By the way, what about the people you arranged?"
"Heh heh, I sent them to Southeast Asia long ago. In a few more days, I'll make them disappear from this world permanently!"
The people You Liya referred to were those from the finance department of Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals' Beijing branch. It was these individuals who had colluded to prevent the timely payment of Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals' taxes. You Liya herself had personally charmed and manipulated them, framing Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals. Once the deed was done, the Tian Mo Sect members would send them abroad to live under new identities. After some time, once everything was settled, these individuals would be silenced and erased from existence.
"Speaking of which, the Wang family of Jiangzhou is truly overestimating themselves. 'An innocent man is guilty when he possesses a treasure.' Given their current state, how could they possibly hold onto the gem that is Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals? Just watch. Once Bing Tian Pharmaceuticals is in the hands of our Gao family, within a year, I guarantee its profits will exceed one hundred billion. Allocating two percent to your Tian Mo Sect, that's twenty billion a year. Don't complain it's too little! In business, we aim for sustained growth. Once this deal is successful, there will be a continuous stream of business coming our way!"
You Liya placed her delicate hand on Gao Lujie's chest.
"Young Master Gao, rest assured, we understand these principles. We will absolutely abide by these rules. We are not the wicked and heretical cults the world claims us to be. In fact, we are merely a group of persecuted wretches!" The woman lied without a hint of abnormality; falsehoods were ingrained in her very being.
"Heh heh, of course. As long as you behave yourselves and serve me, I guarantee your Tian Mo Sect can live luxuriously and prosper under my protection. No one will dare to bother you. Perhaps one day, you might even rise above those stubborn old fogeys in the Righteous Path Alliance!"
"Then thank you, Young Master Gao. It's getting late, shouldn't we deepen our understanding?"
"Heh heh, naturally..."
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It was already midnight, but in a conference room at Hospital No. 704, the lights were still brightly lit. Nearly twenty people were present, the vast majority of whom were top medical experts from China. The members of the expert team that had been examining Elder Lu were all present.
Besides the doctors, there were also two family members of Elder Lu. One was Elder Lu's grandson, Lu Weiguo, and the other was a dignified elder in his early sixties. The man bore a striking resemblance to Elder Lu; one wouldn't need a paternity test to know they were father and son. He was Elder Lu's third son, Lu Changkong.
Elder Lu's eldest and second sons had both sacrificed themselves on the battlefield. Lu Changkong was the highest-ranking member of the Lu family besides Elder Lu himself. Even Lu Weiguo had to respectfully call him Third Uncle.
Lu Changkong had served in the Air Force in his early twenties. During a patrol mission, his fighter jet's engine had ingested a bird, causing it to stall mid-air. At that moment, the county town was directly below. To ensure the safety of the populace, Lu Changkong resolutely steered the aircraft away from densely populated areas. The plane crashed into a mountain and caught fire. Although he successfully ejected, his efforts to control the aircraft cost him the crucial window for escape. He managed to jump out only barely, sustaining severe injuries, including a comminuted fracture of his left leg, which necessitated amputation given the medical conditions at the time.
Despite becoming disabled, Lu Changkong did not despair. Instead, he dedicated himself to his studies, gaining admission to the Military Aviation University, eventually becoming a lecturer, and then the dean. By the time he retired, he had attained the rank of general, making him another legendary figure in the Lu family.
This treatment was directly related to the elder's life. The other children of the Lu family held high positions and found it difficult to spare the time. Thus, this Third Master Lu was authorized to handle the matter on behalf of the rest of the family.
From the moment Third Master Lu entered the building, Deputy Team Leader Su Deshang, like a maggot on rotten flesh, immediately approached him. While others were not paying attention, he embellished and recounted the day's events to Third Master Lu.
Upon hearing this, Third Master Lu's expression became very serious, even angry. In his opinion, allowing such a young person as Ling Tian to treat his father was sheer recklessness and a disregard for human life. He agreed with Team Leader Su that Ling Tian was likely a member of the Xuanyuan family, out to gain experience and polish his credentials. It was not wrong for young people to seek such opportunities, but to use his father's illness for such a purpose was excessive!
The meeting had started at 7 PM, and it was now past midnight. The two factions in the conference room were arguing fiercely.