Chapter 124 Done

"Alright, I'm back. Let's get started."

Chen Xiao walked in with a relaxed expression and sat across from the two women.

"Start what? Anran and I have already finished our discussion."

Li Ziqing said with a smile.

"Finished?"

Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback.

Song Anran nodded with a smile, "Yes, we've reached an agreement. Sister Ziqing has decided to invest 20 billion to become a shareholder in Anchen Technology."

That's it? Sister Ziqing, Sister Anran?

Chen Xiao was dumbfounded, his head swimming.

When did these two women become so close?

"Is there anything else to discuss? Isn't there anything I need to decide?"

Chen Xiao asked, unwilling to give up.

Li Ziqing and Song Anran exchanged glances, then burst out laughing at the same time.

Li Ziqing shrugged, "It seems like there isn't. You're a bit redundant."

"Sister Ziqing is mainly responsible for company operations, and I am fully responsible for drug research and development. We're one in charge of external affairs and one in charge of internal affairs. As for you... it seems we really don't need you much," Song Anran said playfully.

"Okay."

Chen Xiao pretended to accept this fact helplessly, but in reality, he was secretly happy.

Less trouble is better. It's best if they don't need him for anything!

"It's getting late, I'll take my leave."

Song Anran glanced at her watch and stood up.

"Anran, let us take you home. I'm worried about your safety on the road," Li Ziqing offered.

Song Anran originally wanted to say it wasn't necessary, but considering these troubled times, and with Li Ziqing present, there was no need to avoid suspicion, so she agreed.

After dropping Li Ziqing off at her residence, Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing went straight home.

On the way, Chen Xiao couldn't help but ask, "Honey, what method did you use to win over Song Anran so quickly?"

Although Chen Xiao was involved, this was ultimately a business negotiation led by Li Ziqing.

In business, Song Anran needed to be responsible for her team and her company.

"I didn't win her over. You did," Li Ziqing said with a smile.

"I did? I didn't do anything..." Chen Xiao was puzzled.

Li Ziqing said directly, "I just told her that I wouldn't mind sharing you with her, and that we might be family in the future, and she agreed."

"..."

Chen Xiao broke out in a cold sweat and said awkwardly, "Honey, don't joke about things like that."

"Who's joking? Don't you want to know how Song Anran reacted when she heard that?"

Li Ziqing turned her head and looked at Chen Xiao with a smile.

Chen Xiao immediately asked, "Then how did she react?"

"Tch~"

Li Ziqing curled her lips, "Aren't you pretending with me now?"

Chen Xiao smiled sheepishly, "Okay, okay, I'm afraid of you, alright?"

"Seeing how anxious you are, I'll just tell you directly, she didn't agree," Li Ziqing said casually.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

If Song Anran had really agreed, he wouldn't have known how to handle such a complex relationship.

However, the next moment, Li Ziqing suddenly smiled slyly, "But she didn't refuse either... so you still have a chance!"

Chen Xiao shuddered, nearly crashing the car into the green belt, making Li Ziqing laugh uncontrollably.

To be honest, she wouldn't mind Chen Xiao being with Song Anran.

Of course, those words were just a joke. Song Anran wouldn't agree to the investment just because of Li Ziqing's statement.

Professionals handle professional matters. In fact, Li Ziqing had already considered investing in Anchen Technology and had even prepared a feasibility report long ago.

She felt that even without Chen Xiao, her sincerity would be enough to move Song Anran.

And with Chen Xiao acting as a bridge, everything became even more natural.

So, when Song Anran saw the conditions offered by Li Ziqing, she immediately made a decision.

The most important thing for her was that Li Ziqing would not interfere with her research and development.

Although those international corporations could provide far more financial support than Li Ziqing, they couldn't refrain from interfering with the research.

After all, their ulterior motive was Song Anran's new transaminase technology.

If they weren't allowed to interfere with the research, the investment would be no different from throwing money down the drain.

The next day at ten in the morning, Song Anran announced this news through a press conference.

Those international giants who had traveled far and wide to Jiangcheng were all furious.

"Ms. Song, you've made the wrong choice. You will pay the price for your choice."

"Anchen Technology may grow into a behemoth in the distant future, but we're sorry, we won't give it a chance to grow."

"You will regret it, and it won't be long!"

Those international giants threatened Song Anran one after another.

However, Song Anran didn't take these threats to heart. Behind her, she had not only Chen Xiao, but also a strong motherland.

What she needed to do now was to do everything in her power to hatch this future behemoth.

Among the threats and denunciations against Song Anran, there was also someone who turned his attention to Chen Xiao.

He was an old man, at least eighty years old, but he was hale and hearty, in better condition than many strong young men.

"Chen-san, I will be waiting for you by the river tonight at midnight. I want to fight a duel to the death with Chen-san!"

As soon as the old man spoke, Chen Xiao understood that this was an old geezer from the Eastern Island Nation!

However, Chen Xiao never expected that the islanders would be the first to lose their composure. He thought it would be the people from Goryeo.

After speaking, the old man turned and left the press conference in a hurry, without waiting for Chen Xiao to reply.

Looking at his back, he looked like both an eagle and an old dog.

"Damn, he just left like that? I'll go just because he tells me to? I don't even know his name!"

Chen Xiao complained unhappily.

At this moment, Liu Yu walked out from the side and said faintly, "His name is Kuraki Kazuo."

"You know him?" Chen Xiao asked.

Liu Yu nodded and introduced, "He is the founder of the Kuraki school in the Island Nation, a grandmaster of kendo, and an S-level ability user."

"Rumor has it that Mitsui Jushun, the president of Mitsui Corporation, is his half-brother... Well, he is an illegitimate child. Islanders are very promiscuous in their private lives. Mr. Chen, you know that, right?"

Chen Xiao rolled his eyes, "I don't know, and you don't need to tell me this, right? You don't seem like a gossipy person!"

"Of course, it's related."

Liu Yu replied seriously, "Because Kuriyama Chizuru, who was eaten by Kim Jae-seok yesterday, is actually Kuraki Kazuo's illegitimate daughter. I guess he thought you killed his daughter, so he wants to fight you to the death!"