"The child's condition has stabilized, so I shall take my leave!" Lu Fan cupped his fists in farewell. "As for matters within your estate, I will attend to them when Elder Shen has the time!"
"No need to rush, no need to rush!" Shen Tianlong held Lu Fan back. "Doctor Lu has rendered such great assistance, how could I not reward you!"
With that, Shen Tianlong produced a set of keys. "These are the keys to the Tianfu Villa, which I bestow upon Doctor Lu!"
Director Zhao stood by, his eyes gleaming. Others might not know what Tianfu Villa represented, but he understood perfectly.
"Curing the sick and saving the dying is the doctor's inherent duty. Elder Shen is a veteran of the battlefield, and I should naturally assist. As for the villa..." Lu Fan waved his hand.
"If Doctor Lu does not accept, I will be uneasy!"
Shen Tianlong's expression was serious. "Please accept it, Doctor Lu, and consider it a token of my gratitude!"
"Master, Elder Shen is gifting it to you, you should accept it!" Zhao Handong chuckled. "Without Master, the child would have been on the brink of death!"
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before nodding. Since it was the elder's gesture, he could not refuse.
After Lu Fan departed, the entire Qingzhou Hospital erupted in discussion. Many present knew the significance of Tianfu Villa.
As they stepped out of the hospital, Zhao Handong smiled. "Master, this act of helping has paid off handsomely. Not only do you have Elder Shen's favor, but you also have Tianfu Villa!"
"What, does Tianfu Villa have something special about it?" Lu Fan asked, surprised. "Tell me about it!"
"Within Qingzhou, there is a top-tier villa complex. Ordinary people are simply not qualified to purchase a unit; only generals who have fought on the battlefield or those who have rendered great service have the opportunity!" Zhao Handong explained. "Tianfu Villa is not just a villa; it represents status!"
"So that's how it is!" Lu Fan nodded. "Elder Shen's gift is indeed substantial!"
"Naturally!" Zhao Handong agreed. "Within Qingzhou, countless people wish to associate with Elder Shen but have no opportunity, yet Elder Shen is exceptionally respectful towards Master!"
"Stop flattering me!" Lu Fan shot him a look. "Be at work on time tomorrow. Taikang Pharmaceuticals is just starting, and it needs someone to oversee it!"
"Rest assured, Master. I will have Xiao Sheng close down the Divine Doctor's Clinic and head to Taikang with me," Zhao Handong said, patting his chest.
"You are quite filial!"
Lu Fan chuckled and then turned to get into a taxi.
Zhao Handong stood frozen, a sense of awkwardness rising within him. The word "filial" coming from Lu Fan's mouth felt rather strange.
The next day, after Lu Fan sent Lin Ke'er to school, he went to Taikang Pharmaceuticals.
Taikang Pharmaceuticals was now on track. Manager Chen was busy and looking quite fatigued. Upon seeing Lu Fan, he hurried forward. "Mr. Lu!"
"Mm," Lu Fan replied. "Take me to the medicinal ingredients workshop. How are the experimental products coming along?"
"Doctor Zhao is overseeing it, so there shouldn't be any errors!" Manager Chen quickly said. "The medicinal ingredients workshop has an unpleasant smell, perhaps..."
"What, are you afraid I'll find something?"
Lu Fan expressed his displeasure. "The Heart Nurturing Pill is a formulation I wrote. Even with Doctor Zhao here, I must personally inspect it!"
"I understand. I'll lead the way!" Manager Chen quickly nodded.
Shortly after arriving at the workshop, Lu Fan glanced at the refined Heart Nurturing Pills and nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Proceed according to this process!"
"Master, this Heart Nurturing Pill is truly a marvelous item!"
Zhao Handong stepped forward. "If it enters the market, it will surely be a hit!"
"That's precisely the effect we want!" Lu Fan agreed. "To become the number one pharmaceutical enterprise in Qingzhou; that is Taikang Pharmaceuticals' goal!"
"Mr. Lu, Taikang Pharmaceuticals has just begun. To become the number one pharmaceutical enterprise in Qingzhou, it should not be too difficult within ten years!" Manager Chen said seriously.
"Within one year, we will sweep through Qingzhou's pharmaceutical enterprises!" Lu Fan chuckled. "If we cannot achieve this, there is no need for Taikang Pharmaceuticals to continue!"
"This..." Manager Chen was taken aback and unsure how to respond.
Lu Fan paid no mind and went to his office to review some documents. He then asked, "How has Yang's Pharmaceuticals been developing recently?"
"Its development has been rapid, becoming the leading pharmaceutical enterprise in Qingzhou!" Manager Chen replied. "It will likely be a formidable competitor in the future!"
"Within one year, I want to see Yang's Pharmaceuticals collapse!" Lu Fan said with a smile. "Do you have the confidence?"
"If Mr. Lu has the confidence, then I have the confidence!"
Manager Chen replied quickly, a cold sweat breaking out on his brow. He had no real assurance in his heart.
"That's good!" Lu Fan nodded. "Taikang Pharmaceuticals is gradually becoming revitalized. Are you encountering any other troubles in your work?"
"We need advertising for our medicinal herbs. The biggest shortage now is advertising investment, but unfortunately, all the major advertising companies in Qingzhou are controlled by the Yang family..." Manager Chen explained earnestly.
"You don't need to worry about this. I can help you with it!"
Lu Fan waved his hand and made a call to Bai Xue, explaining the situation clearly. He then hung up the phone. "Someone will be here to discuss advertising cooperation with you in the next few days. Feel free to voice any difficulties. In one year, I want the Yang family bankrupt!"
After saying this, Lu Fan left the company, like a landlord who had delegated all responsibilities.
Manager Chen wore a bitter expression. Lu Fan was full of drive, but taking down the Yang family within a year seemed like a pipe dream.
In a certain skyscraper in Qingzhou, Yang Jiaqi sipped her coffee while looking at a document in her hand.
"Vice President, Taikang Pharmaceuticals has a new management. Should we send someone to deal with them?"
A man inquired. "Although they pose no threat to the company, the existence of another pharmaceutical enterprise does have some impact!"
"No need. Not just any cat or dog can contend with Yang's!" Yang Jiaqi put down the document and slowly drank her coffee.
Lu Fan left the company and waited at Qingzhou University, appearing to have nothing to do.
Lin Ke, with her innocent demeanor, walked towards the school gate. "Brother Lu Fan, you're quite punctual today!"
"I'll be graduating soon, so of course, I have to be punctual!" Lu Fan smiled. "Shall we head back? I have some good news to tell you."
"What good news?" Lin Ke'er asked, surprised. "I still need to collect my wages! I'm about to graduate, so I won't be doing part-time work anymore!"
"I'll accompany you!" Lu Fan patted his bicycle. "Get on quickly!"
Lin Ke smiled and nodded, naturally settling onto the bicycle behind him, her arms encircling Lu Fan's waist, looking quite content.
Led by Lin Ke, they arrived at a restaurant. It wasn't particularly luxurious, but the establishment was not small.
"You were working part-time here before?" Lu Fan asked, his heart aching. "Working part-time at a restaurant must be very demanding."
"Even if it's hard, it's worth it. Working to support myself can also help relieve some of Grandma Guihua's burden," Lin Ke said with a light smile.
"Alright!" Lu Fan stroked Lin Ke's hair. "Then you go ahead. I'll wait for you here."
Lin Ke nodded and headed towards the restaurant.
At the restaurant's front desk, a woman was recording accounts. Lin Ke approached and smiled. "Sister Liu, I'm here to collect my wages."