A courtyard next to the Wang family mansion, this courtyard was antique, and the greenhouse in the yard was planted with various rare flowers and plants. This was the home of Wang Qing Tian, the eldest son of the Wang family, and Wang Bing Xia.
Here, Ling Tian met Wang Bing Xia's mother, Gao Ya Lian.
This was a beautiful woman exuding an intellectual aura, appearing to be only in her early forties, much younger than her actual age.
Gao Ya Lian was also constantly appraising her future son-in-law.
To be honest, when the old man decided to marry his precious daughter to such an unknown young man, Gao Ya Lian was somewhat reluctant.
In just over a day, the events that happened to Ling Tian had continuously reached Gao Ya Lian's ears.
After returning earlier, Wang Qing Tian had recounted the events of the Wang family meeting to Gao Ya Lian in detail, which further piqued Gao Ya Lian's interest in this son-in-law.
Now that she finally met him in person, she could feel the ethereal aura emanating from this young man.
It truly lived up to the saying, the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him.
"Ya Lian, go prepare a sumptuous lunch. I have something very important to discuss with Ling Tian now."
"Okay, you two carry on!"
Gao Ya Lian left, and Wang Qing Tian took Ling Tian and Wang Bing Xia to his study. The three of them sat down, and Wang Bing Xia personally brewed tea for Ling Tian and her father.
"Xiao Ling, what are your thoughts on the matter the old man discussed at the meeting yesterday?"
"Uncle, I studied it all night yesterday and carefully reviewed the relevant company data. I have an idea now."
Ling Tian replied very respectfully. After all, he and Wang Bing Xia were not officially married yet, and he felt it inappropriate to call him father-in-law.
"Tell me about it."
"Bai Jin Real Estate and Bai Jin Appliances are now like slow-acting poison wrapped in candy. The Bai family is determined to acquire them, so we don't need to consider these two companies."
Wang Qing Tian nodded, "Your analysis is very reasonable. We indeed don't have that much capital to invest in them.
So, Ling Tian, which industries do you think we should strive to acquire?"
"Uncle, I believe the three companies we should most strive to acquire are Bai Jin Pharmaceutical, Shen Nong Agricultural Science, and Yi Tong Logistics!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Qing Tian immediately frowned, because the three companies Ling Tian mentioned were also Wang family industries, but these three companies were currently operating at a loss year after year.
The largest of these was Bai Jin Pharmaceutical. At its peak, this pharmaceutical factory had annual sales of nearly ten billion.
They had four production bases in the country, a large comprehensive laboratory, and a drug sales company as a dedicated sales channel.
In the past, they had two drugs for treating hypertension and leukemia, which were developed by their group with proprietary patents and were very popular.
However, later, when the patents for competing products from some foreign pharmaceutical companies expired, those companies simply set up factories in China and produced products with similar efficacy and uses in large quantities.
Competitors also engaged in price wars and dumping, which ultimately led to a year-on-year decline in Bai Jin Pharmaceutical's sales.
Bai Jin Pharmaceutical had invested tens of billions in new drug research and development over the years, but had failed to develop any new drugs with significant efficacy.
This was not surprising, as the research and development of new drugs was not easy. International pharmaceutical giants abroad invested hundreds of billions or even trillions of US dollars in R&D every year.
However, last year alone, this pharmaceutical company lost over a billion.
The second company Ling Tian mentioned, Shen Nong Agricultural Science, was actually a supporting enterprise for Bai Jin Pharmaceutical. Its main business was the cultivation and processing of traditional Chinese medicinal materials.
This company had over a dozen bases for cultivating and processing traditional Chinese medicinal materials across the country.
However, in recent years, traditional Chinese medicine companies had been struggling, and the demand for traditional Chinese medicinal materials had been decreasing year by year. Bai Jin Pharmaceutical could not digest so many medicinal materials, so Shen Nong Agricultural Science was also operating at a loss year after year.
The Wang family had even held meetings more than once to consider selling this company, but there were no buyers.
As for the remaining logistics company, it was also a supporting industry serving the pharmaceutical factory and Shen Nong Agricultural Science. Although it was not losing money, it was struggling to maintain operations.
Wang Qing Tian fell into thought, and after a while, he spoke.
"Ling Tian, why did you choose Bai Jin Pharmaceutical?"
"Uncle, the current economic environment is what it is. Many industries are finding it difficult to achieve significant growth, and some industries have even become sunset industries under the impact of emerging industries.
Only the pharmaceutical industry, as long as humans exist, there will be demand. As long as new drugs with significant efficacy are launched, there will be no shortage of markets!
I have reviewed the relevant information for Bai Jin Pharmaceutical. Although it is currently operating at a loss, its foundation is very good, with a relatively advanced production line, skilled workers, and a dedicated product laboratory!"
Wang Hai Tian gave a wry smile, "But the problem is, where will the new drugs come from!
We can no longer invest more money into R&D, and besides, with new drug R&D, throwing in tens of billions might not even make a ripple."
Ling Tian smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Uncle, don't you remember what I am best at!"
Wang Qing Tian slapped his forehead. That's right, his future son-in-law was a divine doctor.
"Uncle, my third master comes from the lineage of the Medical Saint. Although I haven't learned all his skills, I have benefited greatly.
My master taught me thousands of ancient and effective prescriptions, many of which are lost. My master has improved these prescriptions and conducted clinical trials.
Most of these effective prescriptions can be modified and made into traditional Chinese patent medicines!"
Wang Qing Tian's heart stirred, "Then what about the efficacy of these medicines?"
"The medicine cures the illness!" Ling Tian said confidently.
"Good, then let's work hard and acquire full controlling stake in Bai Jin Pharmaceutical.
What are your thoughts on the other two companies?"
"Uncle, both Shen Nong Agricultural Science and Yi Tong Logistics are essential supporting enterprises for the pharmaceutical factory.
Although these two are losing money in the short term, their existence will greatly reduce our production costs, and controlling these supporting facilities ourselves will prevent the pharmaceutical factory's production from being constrained!"
"Good, then we will go all out to acquire these three companies," Wang Qing Tian said excitedly.
"Dad, Ling Tian, there's another problem. Even if we can acquire these companies, we will need at least two to three billion in operating funds annually.
According to what I learned from Aunt, our Wang family probably doesn't have that much money!" Wang Bing Xia said worriedly.
"It's alright, at worst we can sell our house, and Dad can find a way to borrow some!"