inspire-indiana Chapter 288 Overbearing
Chapter 288 Overbearing
"Brother Xiao Chen, my parents said that you are going to set up a branch of Xiao's Pharmaceutical in the capital..."
The next day, while having dinner at a restaurant, Lin Youyou asked Xiao Chen with a smile.
“That’s right. I plan to set up a branch in the capital. The shares will be jointly held by the Xiao and Lin families, and the Medical Association headquarters will coordinate the bidding process to find a qualified family with a long history in medicine to operate it,” Xiao Chen said.
The capital city is the most economically prosperous place in the Xia Kingdom, so Xiao's Pharmaceuticals must have a place there.
Xiao Chen is preparing to launch his highly anticipated longevity drug in the capital.
Neither the Lin family nor the Xiao family had any experience in the pharmaceutical industry before, which is why he discussed with the Medical Association about having a professional pharmaceutical family assist in the operation, making it easier for them to collect some precious medicines.
"It seems the Medical Association has already taken care of everything..."
"Brother Xiao Chen, can I join in too? I want to get some experience so I can help you in the future," Lin Youyou suddenly said.
“My parents said that I will be in charge of the clinic and the business from now on, but I have absolutely no experience…”
Xiao Chen frowned after hearing this.
"You're only a freshman, won't this interfere with your studies?" he asked.
"No, the first-year courses aren't difficult for me," Lin Youyou said with a smile.
"Brother Xiao Chen, please let me give it a try. I will study hard!" she promised earnestly.
Xiao Chen thought about it and felt that it was necessary to train Lin Youyou.
People you know are always more trustworthy than outsiders.
"Okay, I'll let you try. Don't disappoint me."
"Thank you, Brother Xiao Chen!" Lin Youyou was overjoyed.
Without hesitation, Xiao Chen informed the Medical Association that very day.
The medical association naturally wouldn't interfere with his decision.
However, preparations had already begun in the capital, and if a change of personnel was to be made, it would be necessary to contact the person in charge of establishing the branch.
Normally, the Medical Association wouldn't bother Xiao Chen with this kind of thing.
But Xiao Chen said directly that he would handle everything, and the Medical Association agreed without hesitation.
They were eager for Xiao Chen to be involved in the establishment of Xiao's Pharmaceutical Company.
Xiao Chen secured this important task for Lin Youyou, in order to train her.
The meeting was scheduled for that evening.
It was clear that Lin Youyou was very nervous.
She was still a young female college student and had no experience in the business world.
“I’ll go with you tonight. I’ll just sit here and not move. You can talk about your cooperation,” Xiao Chen said.
Lin Youyou finally relaxed a lot.
The agreed location was the Junhua Hotel in the southern part of the capital.
It is a VIP lounge.
The two arrived early. Xiao Chen sat outside drinking tea, while Lin Youyou sat inside, waiting for the visitors.
Lin Youyou silently recited the public relations lines she wanted to say in her mind over and over again.
"Today is the first time I'm helping Brother Xiao Chen with something, so I absolutely can't mess it up!" she encouraged herself.
In reality, it was difficult to mess this up. Both sides were simply going through the motions, following Xiao Chen's decision.
Not long after, the person who made the contact arrived.
Surprisingly, the other person was also a young man.
The man was about the same age as Xiao Chen, tall, wearing glasses, and looked quite refined.
When he saw Lin Youyou, his eyes lit up and his expression showed slight surprise.
"Hello, I am Lan Xiaowen, the son of the Lan family, a family with a long history in medicine." The young man introduced himself.
"Hello, I'm Lin Youyou." Lin Youyou shook hands with him politely.
"Miss Lin is so young, it's like a divine intervention. Could she be related to the Xiao family's Medicine God?" Lan Xiaowen asked tentatively.
The Medicine God's true identity is known only to a few people; outsiders only know that his surname is Xiao.
Lin Youyou was taken aback.
"How could that be? That's not true." Lin Youyou quickly waved her hand.
"How could someone as important as the Medicine God have anything to do with me?" she laughed it off.
“That’s definitely impossible.” Lan Xiaowen nodded.
"I've checked. You come from the Lin family of Nancheng. Given your status and position, it's indeed impossible for you to have any connection with the God of Medicine." His tone became somewhat off.
"So, what made you think that the Medical Association could change its mind and snatch the position of branch manager from my Lan family?" Lan Xiaowen stared at Lin Youyou, his tone turning stern as he questioned her.
Outside, Xiao Chen frowned upon hearing this.
This person seems to have ill intentions.
How does the Medical Association select its members?
"This..." Lin Youyou looked puzzled.
Is this person really here to make contact?
Why do you look like you're here to cause trouble?
She looked at Xiao Chen outside as if seeking help, her face full of confusion.
"What are you looking at? I'm talking to you, don't you know any manners?" Lan Xiaowen snapped, abandoning all pretense of civility.
"Originally, the operation of Xiao's Pharmaceutical's capital branch was something my Lan family had spent a lot of money and resources to secure. It was almost completed, and construction had even begun..."
"But just at this time, the Medical Association suddenly sent a notice saying that the construction would be temporarily suspended, and we should wait for further notice. Moreover, the responsibility was no longer related to my Lan family, but was given to a young, blond girl surnamed Lin from a remote area..."
Tell me, on what grounds?
Lan Xiaowen revealed a fierce look, glaring at Lin Youyou with a face full of anger.
The Lan family had spent too much money on that branch, hoping to make a fortune through cooperation with Xiao's Pharmaceuticals and become a top family in Xia Kingdom.
However, now the illusion has been shattered...
How could the Lan family not be furious?
How can I accept this?
Looking at the young girl in front of him, who was clearly a novice, he was even more furious and wanted to vent all his anger.
Lin Youyou was frightened by Lan Xiaowen and stammered, unable to speak.
Outside, Xiao Chen's face also darkened.
As far as he knew, the Xiao family pharmaceutical company was now being managed by the Medical Association, which was personally involved in all aspects of the business.
Didn't the medical association say they selected a reliable family of doctors?
Is this how he ends up?
Is the Medical Association no longer willing to operate?