The Shi family head's expression grew increasingly grave and anxious.
He paced back and forth in the room.
His understanding of the name Zhou Yu deepened significantly!
Previously, the Shi family head had bribed the head of the Xie family's laboratory to act as a commercial spy.
The plan was to delay the Xie family's research!
After all.
A laboratory director could influence the entire experimental progress.
The Xie family had two options.
Forgive the former director and continue to let him develop the drug.
This would benefit the Shi family.
The Shi family could continuously obtain first-hand information without needing to conduct their own research.
The second option was to arrest and punish the former director.
However, this would leave the laboratory without a director, and the research progress would be slowed down.
It was worth noting that a talent capable of managing a project like the longevity drug was rare!
They were generally concentrated within the giants of the pharmaceutical industry.
Even if the Xie family was determined to poach one, it wouldn't happen overnight.
Even if they found someone, they would still need to expend considerable effort to catch up to the previous progress.
Invisibly, this would put them far behind the Shi family!
But who would have known.
Only a few days had passed.
The Xie family's research had already reached the stage of clinical trials.
The Shi family head understood that the root of all this was Zhou Yu...
"Brother, we've been making such big moves recently, Zhou Yu will definitely return to the Xie family."
"When he does, should we..."
Shi Lifeng asked menacingly, drawing her hand across her throat.
The Shi family head raised his hand.
Pressing his temples with a headache, he sat down and said, "What's the point of killing him now?"
"The longevity drug project has already reached the clinical stage, his presence or absence makes no difference!"
A hint of unwillingness flickered in Shi Lifeng's eyes.
She wanted to rescue Zhang Deshuang and his son, that was true.
But she also wanted revenge for them!
It was known that Zhou Yu was the direct enemy who caused Zhang Deshuang and the other to be arrested.
If she couldn't kill Zhou Yu, Shi Lifeng would feel immense dissatisfaction!
"It seems we have to give a portion of the profits from this longevity drug project to the Shadow Organization."
"It doesn't matter. You keep a close eye on the Xie family's company. When they announce the third phase of clinical trials, we'll make our move!"
The Shi family head narrowed his eyes.
After all, he had so many martial artists at his disposal.
The Shi family head wasn't worried about being unable to defeat the Xie family.
He just needed to seize the right moment!
"Yes."
Shi Lifeng dared not say more and withdrew.
The Shi family head watched her retreating figure and slowly shook his head!
The next morning.
Zhou Yu made all the arrangements for the projects in the laboratory before leaving.
He drove towards the Xie family's residence.
To facilitate Zhou Yu's movements, Xie Yu lent him her Porsche.
Driving the car, he arrived directly at the entrance of the old Xie family mansion.
As soon as he entered.
He heard the voices of Zhu Ling'er and Xie Shishi talking.
"Doctor Zhou?"
Zhu Ling'er was the first to spot Zhou Yu and immediately stood up, her eyes shining with pleasant surprise.
Xie Shishi also came over, smiling and saying, "Congratulations on your triumphant return, Doctor Zhou!"
Everyone knew the news that the research had entered the clinical stage.
They all knew in their hearts that this was entirely Zhou Yu's credit!
Therefore, this was truly a triumphant return.
Zhou Yu smirked, looked around the courtyard, and asked, "Where are the Xie family heads?"
"They're talking inside and told us not to disturb them." Zhu Ling'er gestured towards the room with her mouth, her face full of indignation.
As the heir-in-training of the Zhu family head, why couldn't important matters be discussed in front of her?
Even Xie Yu was allowed to go in, but the Zhu family head didn't allow her!
"Alright, you two stay out here for now."
After Zhou Yu said this, he hurried towards the room.
At this moment.
The Zhu family head and the Xie family head were speaking in low voices by Elder Xie's bedside.
Xie Yu, standing nearby, was simply listening.
When Zhou Yu entered, the Zhu family head immediately said.
"Doctor Zhou, you've received the news too?"
The Zhu family head was referring to the movements from the Shi family.
"I've heard a little. Elaborate." Zhou Yu sat down casually.
The Zhu family head sighed, "For some reason, the Shi family suddenly has fifty to sixty Dark Force martial artists appear overnight."
"Even if that were the case, our people discovered that there are even a few Hua Force martial artists among them!"
"With the current strength of our two families, we're probably no match for them!"
Appeared overnight?
Zhou Yu frowned, his brow furrowed as if an ominous hoofprint had appeared.
For some reason, this action made Zhou Yu suddenly think of the Shadow Organization.
Only the Qi Force martial artists of the Shadow Organization could achieve such a result!
"Who has the Shi family allied with now?" Zhou Yu asked.
Both the Xie family head and the Zhu family head shook their heads.
"On the surface, the Shi family is still acting alone, with no allied families."
"We don't know about the hidden dealings."
Therefore, the Xie and Zhu family heads guessed.
Perhaps the Shi family had allied with an ultra-first-class family who didn't want to reveal their identity.
So they only provided martial artist support without revealing any details!
"It seems we need to investigate the Shi family thoroughly."
"If..."
Zhou Yu stopped halfway through his sentence.
Because he recalled that Da Xiong and the others had come to Jiangnan City to carry out Operation Shadow Hunt with Leng Xue.
This meant.
The Shadow Organization was currently active in the Jiangnan City area!
And the Shi family's sudden emergence of so many martial artists, coupled with Shi Lifeng's presence.
It was hard for Zhou Yu not to suspect that the Shi family had allied with the Shadow Organization.
Of course, these words couldn't be spoken aloud.
After all, matters concerning the Shadow Organization were still top secret for the Dragon Group.
Speaking them rashly.
Would only endanger the Xie and Zhu family heads!
With this thought, Zhou Yu calmed himself and said with a cold smile, "It's best if the Shi family hasn't found anyone to ally with."
"I will investigate this matter. You also search for clues from the surface!"
The Xie and Zhu family heads nodded vigorously.
Taking orders from Zhou Yu, a junior, seemed incredible.
But the Xie and Zhu family heads were accustomed to it.
With Zhou Yu's capabilities, it was already a gift that he was willing to offer them advice!
After a brief discussion.
They gradually departed.
Zhou Yu, however, remained in the room, taking Elder Xie's pulse.
"Doctor Zhou, you've really troubled yourself with this research." Elder Xie clasped Zhou Yu's hand, his voice filled with emotion.
Zhou Yu grunted, adjusted the prescription after taking Elder Xie's pulse.
Then he said, "Elder, there's no need for thanks. I didn't take the forty percent shares for nothing."
Elder Xie chuckled heartily.
Shaking his head as he looked at Zhou Yu, he admired him even more.
If others could climb onto the Xie family, they would exhaust all their means to make the Xie family remember their kindness!
Only Zhou Yu was like this.
He insisted on clarifying everything, as if he was afraid the Xie family would pursue him to repay their gratitude!