Chapter 17 The Goods Obtained!
Xu Shijie instructed, "I'll take you to it then. Take some time to buy some decent clothes. Don't be so shabby like you are now, or you'll embarrass me."
What woman doesn't love shopping for clothes? Li Jiajia couldn't wait to go shopping every day, nodding like a chick pecking at rice.
Xu Shijie also looked forward to it, eager to curry favor with the new CEO.
Zhou Family Villa.
"Yunxi, how can you be so reckless? The Su family sent you to Jiangzhou for investment and experience, and your uncle doesn't want to interfere, but he has to say, even if that kid has some skill in medicine, you can't choose him as the CEO of Medical God Pharmaceuticals!"
"While that kid's medical skills may have some merit, allowing him to manage a clinic is one thing, but Medical God Pharmaceuticals is a spaceship, and he can't steer it."
Zhou Changping sat on the sofa, his old face flushed red. He spoke while shaking his head.
Su Yunxi sat opposite him, wearing a loose-fitting pajama set. She had just finished washing up, her hair still slightly damp. Even without makeup, her beauty was enough to make many famous stars envious.
Hearing this, she said resolutely, "Uncle, I believe my judgment is sound."
Seeing Su Yunxi's expression, Zhou Changping exchanged a look with his wife, Xu Manli.
Could Su Yunxi have taken a liking to this kid?
Xu Manli got up and sat beside Su Yunxi, gently persuading her, "Yunxi, you are so outstanding. Your partner should be a prominent figure from the provincial capital or the capital city, like a young master from a prestigious family. Chen Xuan is just a small security guard, and he's divorced. How can he be worthy of you?"
"Aunt, Uncle, you investigated Chen Xuan?" Su Yunxi looked at Zhou Changping and Xu Manli, her brows furrowed.
Zhou Changping coughed awkwardly, "The Zhou family is a prominent figure in Jiangzhou. If such a young man suddenly appears, your uncle has to be vigilant."
"By the way, Yunxi, I heard from your father on the phone that he has found a suitable son-in-law for you. They will meet at the end of the month at the latest, and you will get married next month." Xu Manli said.
"My marriage is my own decision," Su Yunxi's pretty face turned cold, and she said indifferently.
"What's so good about that little security guard? Listen to your aunt's advice, the son-in-law chosen by the family will definitely be a dragon among men," Xu Manli persuaded her earnestly.
Su Yunxi remained silent, but she had her own plans in mind.
For some people, even after ten years of interaction, there's no feeling. But for others, perhaps just a glance is enough to know they are meant to be together for a lifetime.
Su Yunxi felt that Chen Xuan was the latter.
The hospital cafeteria at five in the morning.
Seeing that the medicinal properties had largely volatilized, Chen Xuan turned off the heat, poured the medicine into a thermos, and prepared to give it to Song Ping the next day.
He picked up the pot to pour out the dregs and stopped when he saw them.
Although these were just medicinal dregs, they contained the Millennium Blood Ganoderma Lucidum and still possessed potent medicinal properties.
Chen Xuan didn't want to waste this medicinal power.
There were also five remaining spirit herbs, each costing a fortune. As far as he knew, one of the spirit herbs had appeared at an auction ten years ago and was sold for twenty million.
Ten years ago, it was twenty million; now, it would be at least a hundred million.
He was in dire need of money.
If he could monetize these medicinal dregs, it would be even better.
He pondered for a moment, and a prescription for the "Minor Replenishing Pill" came to mind. While this Minor Replenishing Pill might not cure all diseases, it had health benefits like promoting circulation, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, and prolonging life. It would be highly beneficial for wealthy individuals whose bodies had been depleted by indulgences, and it should fetch a good price.
No sooner said than done.
He turned on the heat again and threw a few more herbs into the pot.
Ultimately, he transformed waste into treasure, refining these dregs into over a dozen pills.
These pills were dark and dingy, resembling mud balls made by a three-year-old child, and they emitted a pungent odor.
Looking at the Minor Replenishing Pills before him, Chen Xuan felt a little unsure. Would anyone want these things?
He shook his head and sighed, "If my old superior knew I used his alchemy techniques to refine pills into this state, I wonder if he'd give me a hard time when I returned to the team?"
The next day, Chen Xuan went to a pharmacy to sell the pills, but he was met with rejection. They all found the pills too ugly and the smell too unpleasant, refusing to even try them and simply kicking him out.
Chen Xuan had no choice but to return to the hospital. As he arrived at the hospital entrance, two burly men approached him.
Chen Xuan recognized one of them: it was Yang Xiao Er, whom his brother-in-law Li Shan had hired to teach him a lesson.
The burly man beside Yang Xiao Er bowed respectfully to Chen Xuan and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, hello. I am Hei Hu. My subordinates were rude before, and I apologize to you here."
Chen Xuan didn't have a good impression of these accomplices and casually waved his hand.
Sensing Chen Xuan's attitude, Hei Hu coughed twice and said sheepishly, "Mr. Chen, Miss Su's arranged task is complete. Here are the keys to the car and house that Li Shan bought with your money."
"It's good that they're recovered," Chen Xuan nodded.
Now that he had no fixed abode, having a house and a car was quite good.
"Where's the car?" Chen Xuan took the keys to the car and house.
Hei Hu pointed to a brand-new, unplated BMW parked by the roadside.
Chen Xuan glanced at the car, his brow twitched. He turned to stare at Hei Hu and said with a cold smile, "Hei Hu, since when did imported BMW 7 Series start using BMW 5 Series emblems?"
"Ah?"
Hei Hu's expression stiffened, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face. He quickly explained with a smile, "Haha, I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be so knowledgeable about cars. Most people wouldn't recognize it. I seem to have outsmarted myself."
"Li Shan did indeed buy a BMW 5 Series, but I felt it wasn't worthy of Mr. Chen's status, so I got this imported BMW 7 Series worth over two million yuan as a gift for you, as an apology."
Chen Xuan felt that this guy definitely had something to ask, so he said, "Hei Hu, just say what you need to say directly, no need to beat around the bush."
Hei Hu said sheepishly, "The thing is, I'm not doing well in the underworld anymore. I've started to go legitimate and am doing business in the pharmaceutical industry. So, I'd like to ask you to speak with Miss Su. I want to cooperate with Medical God Pharmaceuticals."
Chen Xuan didn't understand the implication and frowned, "Yunxi, you know someone from Medical God Pharmaceuticals?"
Hei Hu was taken aback and laughed it off, "Miss Su is very capable. This small matter is nothing."
Chen Xuan nodded, "I'll try. I'll let you know the news later, but I can't guarantee it will be successful."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen, thank you, Mr. Chen. As long as Mr. Chen says it, it will surely be done. If it succeeds, I'll give you one of my clubs!" Hei Hu said gratefully when he heard Chen Xuan agree.
He thought to himself: This kid probably doesn't know Miss Su's identity yet, otherwise, he wouldn't say such a thing.
A club?
Chen Xuan was most in need of funds to buy spirit herbs. He gritted his teeth and agreed. Of course, if Su Yunxi found it inconvenient, he wouldn't make things difficult for her.
Then, Chen Xuan took the car and house keys, exchanged contact information with Hei Hu, and drove off in the imported BMW 7 Series.
The imported BMW 7 Series with its twelve-cylinder engine offered a fantastic driving experience.
Although Chen Xuan preferred the more rugged Hummer, having a powerful BMW 7 Series to drive was quite good for now.
Chen Xuan arranged to meet Su Yunxi at a coffee shop. He discussed the matter with her in person, and Su Yunxi agreed to help. The result was obtained quickly, and Chen Xuan left thereafter.
Driving on the road, Chen Xuan called Hei Hu in his BMW.
Chen Xuan said solemnly, "Hei Hu, Miss Su has agreed to your request. However, you must behave yourself, otherwise, not even an immortal can save you."
"Ah?"
Hei Hu was stunned for a moment, and then his face was filled with wild ecstasy.
He was right about Chen Xuan; Chen Xuan had indeed helped him get this done!
In Jiangzhou, if he could cooperate with Medical God Pharmaceuticals, he would surely prosper and soar to great heights!
"Mr. Chen, thank you very much this time. As a token of my gratitude, I've decided to give you the Emperor's Club, worth tens of millions."
Hei Hu's face was beaming with smiles, "Mr. Chen, if it's convenient for you, please come to the Emperor's Club. I'll handle the handover procedures for you."
"No, no, I should be looking for you," Hei Hu quickly corrected himself.
Chen Xuan looked at the map on the car and found that the Emperor's Club was not far from here. He interrupted Hei Hu directly, "It just so happens that I have something to see you about. Wait for me at the club."
"Alright, Mr. Chen, you are my benefactor now. Just give me your orders. I'll wait for you in my office," Hei Hu said with a smile.
Chen Xuan hung up the phone, drove the car, made a U-turn at the traffic light intersection ahead, and headed straight for the Emperor's Club.
Whether it was Zhou Changping or Doctor Li, they were prominent figures in the legitimate world, but when it came to prowess in the underworld, one had to look to Hei Hu.
Therefore, Chen Xuan wanted Hei Hu to help him find the remaining five spirit herbs.
The Emperor's Club was decorated in a magnificent style, befitting its name!
It was a comprehensive establishment combining dining, KTV, and bathing/sauna services. It was quite famous in Jiangzhou, with many wealthy individuals and high-ranking white-collar workers patronizing it.
Chen Xuan glanced at it without much thought and walked inside.
After a brief inquiry, he headed directly to Hei Hu's office.
Just then, a noisy commotion could be heard from not far away.
Chen Xuan stopped and looked in the direction of the sound.
He saw a young man with a fierce expression and a spiky hairstyle, cursing loudly, "Damn it, you smelly woman, it's an honor for me to touch you. Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."
Opposite the spiky-haired youth stood a pretty young girl.
A bright red palm print marred the girl's fair face. Tears streamed down her cheeks, but facing the spiky-haired youth's angry roar, she didn't dare utter a word.
Upon clearly seeing the girl's appearance, Chen Xuan's gaze sharpened.
This girl was none other than Li Jiajia's cousin, Li Xin!