Chapter 4

"Are you Yang Chen?"

Wu Shichun's words, full of contempt and mockery, had just fallen when Luo Zhong asked in surprise, "The son of Chairman Yang?"

To be honest, over these six years, if it weren't for Yang Xiuyuan's almost obsessive persistence, the Hengyang Laboratory would have been dissolved years ago.

How could it have waited until today?

There were not a few people in Jinzhou City who knew Yang Chen, but they did not include the people in the Hengyang Laboratory.

Even Zhou Xuzheng, at this moment, was seriously scrutinizing the uninvited Yang Chen. The last time he saw Yang Chen was five years ago...

Ignoring Luo Zhong's surprised gaze and Wu Shichun's mocking eyes, Yang Chen straightened his expression and said sincerely to Zhou Xuzheng, "Uncle Zhou, the Hengyang Laboratory is not only the place where you have invested six years of hard work, but also the result of my father's six years of persistence... Now, although the Hengyang Group has gone bankrupt, the Hengyang Laboratory will not be dissolved because of this! I know that the lack of funds is the biggest problem hindering the continued operation of the Hengyang Laboratory..."

Pausing, Yang Chen said with a more determined tone, "But please believe me, at the latest within a month... I will definitely find a way to raise enough funds and reinject them into the Hengyang Laboratory..."

"Is this your father's intention, or..." Zhou Xuzheng was stunned. Yang Chen's sudden appearance was a possibility he had never considered!

Facing Zhou Xuzheng's probing gaze, Yang Chen took a deep breath and said word by word, "This is the intention of our whole family!"

"Ha ha..." Before Zhou Xuzheng could recover, Wu Shichun couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This laughter made Yang Chen quite angry. He glanced at Wu Shichun and said, "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing... really nothing!" Wu Shichun was almost out of breath, but the mocking expression on his face was even more evident.

He mocked without reservation, "Raise enough funds in a month? Don't say your father is now in trouble and can't help himself, even if he were still outside, he would be at a loss in the face of the current situation!"

In other words, if even your father can't solve it, you shouldn't be making a fool of yourself here... Go home and find a place to hide, so you don't get laughed at!

As if to confirm Wu Shichun's words, the man in a suit standing next to Luo Zhong, holding a black briefcase, nodded and said, "Mr. Wu is right... You're being too unrealistic."

Pointing to the smooth floor, the man in the suit said, "The Hengyang Laboratory is a standard P3-level laboratory. Not to mention the value of the land, just the facilities and equipment in this building... are worth at least 20 million! Moreover, the subsequent project funds are also a huge expense. If we calculate it roughly..."

At this point, the man in the suit's expression became the same as Wu Shichun's, full of mockery, "Raise at least 30 million in a month to inject into the laboratory? If the Hengyang Group were still around, it wouldn't be a big problem... Unfortunately, 30 million is probably an astronomical figure for your Yang family now, isn't it?!"

At this moment, Luo Zhong added, "The total value of the laboratory's facilities and equipment is at least 80 million... no less!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhong's face showed a hint of satisfaction.

Zhou Xuzheng, however, glared at him, as if scolding him for being too talkative at such a time.

But for Wu Shichun and the two men in suits who came with him, Luo Zhong's words made them all feel a shock... They quickly exchanged glances and realized that the value of the Hengyang Laboratory far exceeded their previous assessment!

80 million in equipment, even at a discounted value...

In other words, over the past six years, the Hengyang Group must have invested no less than 200 million in this laboratory!

As the vice president of Sujiang Group, Wu Shichun knew Yang Xiuyuan's character all too well...

Without a sufficiently attractive benefit, even if Zhou Xuzheng were Yang Xiuyuan's own brother, Yang Xiuyuan wouldn't let him act so recklessly!

After all, the Hengyang Group wasn't entirely owned by the Yang family. Besides Yang Xiuyuan, who held 78% of the shares, there were still seven or eight small shareholders watching closely!

Realizing that the Hengyang Laboratory might be a gold mine, Wu Shichun quickly adjusted his attitude...

He straightened his face and said, "Mr. Zhou, since we're being frank, I'll be straightforward... Collaborating with the Hengyang Laboratory for mutual benefit is a decision unanimously supported by the senior management of our Sujiang Group! In today's increasingly competitive environment, the importance of achieving results as soon as possible is something you, Mr. Zhou, must understand..."

Pausing, Wu Shichun stared into Zhou Xuzheng's eyes, his voice not loud but steady, a sign of strong confidence: "Over 100 million in funds, in the entire Jinzhou City, or even the pharmaceutical industry of Nanhu Province, there are probably only a few companies left besides our Sujiang Group... And we are very much looking forward to working with you!"

After saying this, Wu Shichun withdrew his gaze. He had said what needed to be said and expressed his stance.

When Luo Zhong mentioned the 80 million figure, Yang Chen, who had burst in, was already ignored...

What kind of international joke is this? This isn't about comparing family wealth, but about investing over 100 million in real cash! Even if Yang Xiuyuan were standing in front of him, he wouldn't be afraid.

The reason is simple... The risk of a broken capital chain in the Hengyang Group had already shown signs a year ago...

100 million in cash? Yang Xiuyuan couldn't come up with it!

He believed that Zhou Xuzheng would make the right choice... because he had no other options!

And under this pressure, Zhou Xuzheng would have no room to refuse if they forced him to hand over all the experimental data from the past six years for evaluation...

This isn't a child's play... 100 million! Any company would make the same decision, no rabbit, no hawk!

So, Wu Shichun relaxed, glanced at Yang Chen, and then stopped talking.

A vague sixth sense told him that acquiring the Hengyang Laboratory would bring a real opportunity for the Sujiang Group to soar!

This feeling came from Yang Xiuyuan's persistence over the past six years... He simply couldn't believe that Yang Xiuyuan would continue to pour money into the laboratory without seeing any progress!

Underneath Wu Shichun's seemingly calm expression, there was a hidden excitement... Everyone was waiting for Zhou Xuzheng to make the final decision, including Yang Chen!

But Zhou Xuzheng's reaction was like a bucket of cold water splashed on the confident Wu Shichun...

Zhou Xuzheng's body was trembling slightly, and his gaze slowly shifted from Wu Shichun to Yang Chen...

He took a deep breath and asked, his voice trembling, "150 million in cash... can you find a way to raise it?"

What?! Wu Shichun's eyes widened, and the two men in suits who came with him also showed an incredulous expression... Was Zhou Xuzheng so engrossed in research that he had lost his mind?!

Facing the struggling Zhou Xuzheng, Yang Chen also took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Give me a month... I will find a way to solve it!"

"This is impossible!" Wu Shichun finally panicked.

The duck was about to fly away. Even if Yang Chen couldn't raise the money in the end, a month was too long, full of uncertainties for the Sujiang Group!

In Jinzhou City and Nanhu Province, the Sujiang Group wasn't a small player, but on a national scale... there were no fewer than forty or fifty pharmaceutical companies stronger than the Sujiang Group!

If the news leaked out and attracted more competitors... even if the Sujiang Group eventually acquired the Hengyang Laboratory, it would have to pay a heavy price!

Based on these points, Wu Shichun glared at Yang Chen without hesitation, his tone turning cold, "Stop fooling around! Your Yang family is already in a bad enough situation... don't make it worse, okay?!"

This was a direct personal threat...

Unfortunately, Yang Chen was no longer the naive youth he once was. Wu Shichun's gaze and tone of voice made him very uncomfortable...

With a hint of defiance in his eyes, Yang Chen said softly, "Making it worse? With the Sujiang Group's meager resources... I doubt they have the weight to do so!"

"You..." Before Wu Shichun could respond, the man in the suit beside him couldn't help but curse, "Damn, what a joke... When your father was still around, you might have been someone... but now that the Hengyang Group has gone bankrupt, are you deliberately causing trouble? I'm telling you, if you know what's good for you, get lost, or else..."

"You just insulted me." Before the man could finish, Yang Chen stepped forward, standing in front of him, and said seriously, "I heard it."

"What?" The man in the suit was stunned, then sneered, "So what if I did? Are you going to hit me? I'm telling you, if you touch me, I'll immediately call for help..."

"Slap!"

A loud slap!

"Ouch..."

A cry of pain...

"You... you dare to hit someone?!"

Wu Shichun's eyes widened, seemingly furious, and he pointed at Yang Chen, trembling, "Fine, fine, fine... since you're looking for death, I'll oblige you! In prison, you can reunite with your father!"

Then he turned and shouted, "Xiao Zhao! Call the police! Right now! Immediately!!"

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