Ye Tian had the waiter replace the dishes, and he began to chat with Yang Shoucheng.
After a few drinks, Yang Shoucheng chuckled, "Younger brother, I'm here for two things. First, to see how the new medicine is progressing. Second, I need your help with something."
Ye Tian: "What is it?"
Yang Shoucheng: "There's an elder in the provincial capital whose son is a big shot in the capital. I want to go through the elder's connections."
Ye Tian remained silent, continuing to listen.
Yang Shoucheng continued, "The elder was a soldier, he fought in battles, and he's covered in old injuries. In recent years, his old wounds have flared up, causing unbearable pain, and he's even attempted suicide several times. So, I wanted to ask you, younger brother, can such pain caused by old injuries be treated?"
Ye Tian: "It should be fine."
Yang Shoucheng was overjoyed. "That's great! Younger brother, when do you have time to go to the provincial capital?"
Ye Tian thought for a moment. Ye Shaodong hadn't recovered yet, so he said, "How about a week from now?"
Yang Shoucheng: "Alright. Next week, when you're free, I'll send a car to pick you up."
Yang Shoucheng stayed for about half an hour before getting up to leave, as he had another dinner engagement.
After he left, Lin Ziyi lightly patted her chest and said, "Brother Tian, I was so nervous just now."
Ye Tian: "What's there to be nervous about? Rich people are people too."
Lin Ziyi: "He's a provincial magnate, how could I not be nervous? And Brother Tian, I'm worried I won't be able to handle the sales director position. If I mess up, will it embarrass you?"
Ye Tian asked in surprise, "Embarrass me how? I asked you to go to keep an eye on things. I'm not particularly familiar with this Yang Shoucheng. I need someone to monitor the monthly sales and profits, don't I?"
Lin Ziyi understood now and smiled, "Brother Tian, so you sent me to be a spy? I get it."
They ate a little casually, then packed some delicious dishes to take home for Li Shaodong and Yan'er.
Back home, Yan'er was sitting on the floor playing games with Ye Shaodong. Although Ye Shaodong couldn't walk yet, he could sit up without issue, and the strength in his arms had recovered significantly.
"Uncle, Auntie," Yan'er called sweetly and rushed into Lin Ziyi's arms.
The food was still warm, so Ye Tian carried Ye Shaodong to the dining table to eat with him.
As Ye Shaodong ate, he said, "My uncle called."
Mentioning his uncle, Ye Tian's expression darkened. After his parents died and the family was in extreme difficulty, he had sought help from his uncle. However, this uncle not only provided no assistance but also sued him, attempting to claim his family's property.
Although the lawsuit was lost, the two parties had barely communicated since.
Later, when Ye Tian was imprisoned, his uncle actually gloated and helped outsiders bully Ye Shaodong.
"What did he call about?" Ye Tian asked in a deep voice.
Ye Shaodong: "What else? It's about the house. He said he has a share in our old house because he contributed when it was built."
Ye Tian sneered, "Shameless! When his son got married and bought a house, our father paid the down payment. When his wife was sick, our father paid the medical bills. Why doesn't he count these accounts?"
Ye Shaodong: "Don't bother with these trivial matters, I'll handle them."
He thought for a moment, "When I'm better, I'll gather the brothers from back then and continue with the construction business."
Ye Tian quickly said, "Brother, don't do construction anymore. It's too tough and tiring, and you won't have time to look after Yan'er. How about this, I'll buy you a few shops, and you can just collect the rent."
Ye Shaodong was stunned. "Buy shops? You still have money?"
He knew buying the villa had cost a lot, and he hadn't expected his younger brother to buy shops as well.
Ye Tian smiled, "There's still a little. When you're recovered, brother, we'll go look at shops and pick a few in good locations."
Ye Shaodong smiled and shook his head, "You rascal, you didn't rob a bank, did you? Where did you get so much money?"
Lin Ziyi chuckled, "Brother, Brother Tian invested in a pharmaceutical factory and made several hundred million."
Ye Shaodong was shocked. "Several hundred million? That much!"