Chapter 4

In Tang Lin's office!

"President Tang, I'm very sorry, but I'm afraid I can't solve this R&D problem with my current abilities!" Professor Lin sat up straight, his face filled with regret as he spoke to Tang Lin.

"Really? Professor Lin, even you can't solve this problem?" Tang Lin was shocked.

"Although I don't want to admit it!" Professor Lin couldn't help but give a bitter smile, saying, "I spent the whole night reviewing the materials and thinking deeply. I know I probably can't solve it, or if I can, I would need at least six months to test my hypotheses and theories!"

"Six months?" Hearing this, Tang Lin immediately gave a bitter smile.

Zhengyang Group is a large corporation involved in real estate, film, catering, cosmetics, and other industries. When Tang Lin took office, she had given a military order to the board of directors, promising that the performance of the Tianzi Cosmetics Division would double this year. After familiarizing herself with the company's situation, Tang Lin, despite everyone's opposition, insisted on restarting the long-dormant 'Dream Lady' series of cosmetics.

Tang Lin had hoped to achieve great success with the 'Dream Lady' series of cosmetics, so she invested a lot of the company's resources into its R&D. However, the difficulties of the 'Dream Lady' series of cosmetics exceeded her expectations, especially the biggest and most important problem, which even Professor Lin, whom she had sought through various connections, was at a loss to solve.

Now, she was in a difficult position. If she backed down, people would mock her for not knowing her limits, and it would result in a waste of the company's resources, leaving her unable to give an account to the board of directors. If she continued, she had no plan. If she really had to wait six months as Professor Lin suggested, the year would be almost over. What achievements could she report to the company headquarters at the end-of-year meeting? So she was now in a huge predicament.

"President Tang, don't lose heart!" Professor Lin, seeing Tang Lin's dispirited face, consoled her, "I'll show your problem to my old colleagues; perhaps one of them can find a solution!"

"Okay!" A glimmer of hope rose in Tang Lin's heart, and she managed to force a smile.

Professor Lin sighed lightly. He knew that his words were just to comfort Tang Lin, as the problem at hand was extremely difficult, involving some unknown areas of expertise in China, which no one could currently solve.

To solve it, they would have to seek help from top European cosmetics companies, but collaborating with them would be like plotting with a tiger. After the collaboration, not only would Tang Lin be swallowed up, but the entire Zhengyang Group might be left with nothing.

"Ring—"

The phone on the desk rang, and Tang Lin picked it up. The receptionist's voice came through: "President Tang, your classmate Xiao Fan from yesterday is here again...!"

"Tell him to get lost. If he refuses to leave, have the security guards kick him out!" Tang Lin was already in a bad mood, and this made her even angrier. She shouted into the phone.

"Yes, yes, yes, I understand, President Tang. But he said he can solve your current R&D problem...!" The receptionist hesitated.

"What?" Tang Lin was stunned. If even Professor Lin couldn't solve the R&D problem, how could Xiao Fan claim he could? Was he just talking nonsense?

"Someone said he can solve the R&D problem?" Since Xiao Fan's voice was loud on the phone, Professor Lin, who was nearby, also heard it and was equally stunned.

"Probably just talking nonsense? How could that be?" Tang Lin thought for a moment and then shook her head.

Professor Lin pondered for a moment and advised, "I think President Tang should invite him in and see what he has to say. If he's lying, you can kick him out again. But if he's telling the truth and can solve the R&D problem, it would be a great benefit for you, President Tang!"

"You're right!" Tang Lin thought for a moment and then called the receptionist again, "Let Xiao Fan in!"

......

"Can you really solve this R&D problem?" In the office, Tang Lin stared at Xiao Fan and said calmly.

"Yes!" Xiao Fan nodded, then paused and added, "But to be precise, it's not me who can solve it, but a friend of mine who can. He is very knowledgeable in chemistry and can solve almost any problem!"

"Really?" Tang Lin looked at Xiao Fan skeptically.

"Really!" Xiao Fan nodded again, very confidently.

The so-called friend Xiao Fan mentioned was actually himself. In the immortal world, he was one of the seven great alchemists, and his alchemical skills were already at a divine level. He could refine any kind of pill.

In the real world, cosmetics are equivalent to beauty pills, youth-preserving pills, and other similar pills in the immortal world, which Xiao Fan was not unfamiliar with.

Even without knowing the specifics of Tang Lin's R&D problem, he still had absolute confidence that he could solve it.

However, he didn't want to say that he could solve it himself for two reasons: first, he didn't want to draw too much attention. His current strength was at its lowest point, and once he became famous, various troubles would follow, and he wouldn't have the ability to deal with them, which would only bring trouble to himself; second, he was initially very happy to see Tang Lin, but after her attitude and words yesterday, his heart had cooled, so he didn't want to say too much to her.

Some words can only be said to true friends, while ordinary friends are just ordinary friends, and they ultimately can't withstand the erosion of time.

Moreover, yesterday, he had promised to repay Tang Lin a hundredfold if she lent him money. Now, he could use this opportunity to repay her and fulfill his promise.

"Can your friend tell me his name? This problem is very difficult, and I'm very curious to know who in China can solve it," Professor Lin said.

"Sorry, I can't tell you that!" Xiao Fan shook his head.

"Alright!" Seeing Xiao Fan's determined expression, Professor Lin could only sigh and say helplessly.

"How long will it take your friend to solve this problem?" Tang Lin asked.

"I'll send him the materials, and he will give me an answer by tomorrow morning, at the latest!" Xiao Fan replied.

"Okay!" Tang Lin said calmly, "But all our company's materials are confidential. You can send the materials to others, but you must use our company's internal computers and network. Also, you cannot leave our company until the answer is out by tomorrow morning!"

Xiao Fan looked at Tang Lin's cold, beautiful face and sighed softly in his heart, saying, "Okay!"

"Let's go then!" Tang Lin stared into Xiao Fan's eyes and said coldly, "I hope you're not lying to me, Xiao Fan!"

Xiao Fan didn't respond; he just shook his head slightly.

"Better be!" Tang Lin said coldly, and then the three of them walked out, heading towards the company's internal laboratory.

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