"If that's the case, we still have a chance to curry favor with that Lord Lu!" Yang Jiaqi said repeatedly, "Or we could use a honey trap!"
As she said this, Yang Jiaqi tidied her hair. She had always been confident in her beauty, knowing it would cause a stir wherever she went.
"Lord Lu is immensely powerful. The major wealthy families in Jiangnan all defer to him; he is essentially the overlord of Jiangnan," Yang Ding Tian stated. "If you could become his woman, you would wield immense power in Jiangnan. It's a pity we don't know where that Lord is."
"I'll send people to inquire right away!" Yang Jiaqi declared. "At the same time, I'll pay a visit to Taikang Pharmaceuticals to probe that young man's intentions. If that young man is truly connected to that Lord, I'll have to get the news about that Lord from him!" Su Dan Novel Network
"That would be for the best," Yang Ding Tian nodded. "Without the Zhao family as our backing, the Yang family will find it difficult to rise in Qingzhou. You should know this. You will be in charge of the Yang family's future; absolutely no mistakes can be made."
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I won't let such a thing happen!"
Yang Jiaqi nodded and smiled, a cold glint in her eyes. She had long wanted to drive Lu Fan out of Qingzhou. If she could gain the appreciation of that Lord, dealing with Lu Fan would be effortless.
However, if Lu Fan was connected to that Lord, she would naturally have to be cautious.
Upon learning of the rift between the Zhao and Yang families, many businesses immediately became restless. Numerous businesses even directly partnered with Taikang Pharmaceuticals, reaching many cooperation agreements.
The stagnant Taikang Pharmaceuticals instantly sprang to life. The employees became spirited. With pharmaceutical suppliers, the company could truly thrive.
In the office, Manager Chen reported the situation with a smile, unable to contain his joy. "Mr. Lu, rest assured, given time, the Yang family will not be able to survive in Qingzhou!"
"That would be excellent!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell me directly!"
"Mr. Lu is truly resourceful, to be able to handle even the Zhao family!" Manager Chen chuckled. "After all, the Zhao family is no ordinary force; they hold considerable status in Jiangnan and do not bow to anyone."
"It's not difficult if one sets their mind to it," Lu Fan shrugged, his expression indifferent.
Manager Chen secretly admired him. Although Lu Fan spoke lightly of it, it was evident that Lu Fan was no ordinary person. Otherwise, how could he have resolved the matter so easily?
As Taikang Pharmaceuticals' stock soared, the Yang family's enterprises began to shrink, even becoming precarious.
During these few days, Old Master Zhao pondered in his hotel, increasingly displeased and unsure how to appease Lu Fan.
Even if he couldn't gain Lu Fan's assistance, he absolutely could not offend Lu Fan. This was his bottom line, especially after the battle in Bailong Town, where Lu Fan displayed such formidable strength that it instilled fear in his heart.
"Several days have passed. The Yang family's pharmaceutical business is precarious, and Taikang Pharmaceuticals is growing steadily," Hei Luosha stated. "I believe this outcome will satisfy Lord Lu!"
"Perhaps not!" Old Master Zhao frowned. "It's all my fault for being foolish; otherwise, I wouldn't have caused such a great disaster."
"Old Master, you need not worry. I believe that Lord Lu merely wishes to experience urban life. With his methods, dealing with the Yang family would be as easy as blowing away dust," Hei Luosha smiled. "I have already made inquiries. Lord Lu resides in Tianfu Bieyuan in Qingzhou. He also has an elderly woman who sells osmanthus cakes, known as Grandma Guihua. If we can infiltrate through her, it might not be a bad thing!"
"Grandma Guihua?" Old Master Zhao's eyes gleamed. "How can we infiltrate?"
"Grandma Guihua has a stall where she sells osmanthus cakes from early morning till late at night," Hei Luosha chuckled. "I even tried a piece myself; the taste is indeed excellent! If you, Old Master, can chat with her and become acquainted, it won't be difficult to meet Lord Lu!"
"Hei Luosha, Hei Luosha! I truly did not misjudge you!" Old Master Zhao nodded. "Let's do as you say. We'll go have osmanthus cakes now. Once we are familiar with Grandma Guihua, meeting Lord Lu, and even currying favor with him, will be effortless."
At the entrance of Taikang Pharmaceuticals, a car drove up. Shortly after, Yang Jiaqi arrived at Lu Fan's office.
Lu Fan sipped his coffee, looking at the person before him with a hint of disdain. "You wouldn't come here without a reason. What brings you to Taikang Pharmaceuticals?"
"I'm here to ask you one thing: what is your relationship with Lord Lu?" Yang Jiaqi asked directly, with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension.
"Lord Lu?" Lu Fan smiled. "Who is this Lord Lu you speak of? I don't seem to know anyone by that name. However, there aren't many people named Lu at Taikang Pharmaceuticals, besides myself!"
"Don't be ridiculous! What kind of person is Lord Lu? How could you possibly impersonate him!" Yang Jiaqi cursed. "I thought you had some connection with Lord Lu, but it seems I was mistaken!"
"Although I don't know Lord Lu, I do know that your Yang family is in for a big misfortune!" Lu Fan smiled. "The stock prices these past few days show that Yang's Pharmaceutical has fallen quite a bit!"
"Just you wait! Before long, you'll see how powerful my Yang's Pharmaceutical is!" Yang Jiaqi said coldly. "Since you don't know Lord Lu, I can rest assured!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan couldn't help but chuckle. If he guessed correctly, the Lord Lu that Yang Jiaqi was referring to was likely himself.
Leaving Taikang Pharmaceuticals, Yang Jiaqi looked smug. The matter she worried about most had not materialized. As long as Lu Fan had no connection to Lord Lu, it would be effortless for them to deal with Taikang Pharmaceuticals.
However, all this would have to wait until she met Lord Lu and became his woman.
"Mr. Lu, the deputy general manager of Yang's Enterprise has been coming here frequently. Could it be that she's fallen for you!" Manager Chen chuckled. "If that were the case, you could tie the knot, and perhaps even merge the companies. I heard that Yang Jiaqi is the sole heir of Yang's Pharmaceutical."
"I think it's best to forget about that," Lu Fan waved his hand. "I can't handle someone like her. Besides, I already have someone I like!"
"Could it be someone from the sales department?" Manager Chen asked coyly. "I heard that person has good performance in the sales department and is about to be promoted to team leader!"
"You haven't been slacking off, have you?" Lu Fan glanced at him. "As long as he has a stable job, that's enough. Don't promote him just because of my connection!"
"Mr. Lu, rest assured, we treat everyone equally," Manager Chen said repeatedly. "It's just that his performance is outstanding, which is why he has this opportunity."
Lu Fan nodded, quite satisfied. Lin Ke had only graduated from school not long ago, and to have achieved this much was already quite remarkable.