The car drove into the southern district of the capital, the core CBD, where a 66-story skyscraper named Tianxi Tower stood.
This was the headquarters of the Tianxi Group.
After entering the building, the two took a private elevator directly to the top floor.
In the spacious office on the top floor, Ling Tian gazed out of the massive glass window, with more than half of the capital spread out before him.
Standing by the window, he truly felt a sense of looking down on all the mountains.
"Heh heh, Ling Tian, would you like tea or coffee? I have all sorts of teas and coffees here."
"Tea is fine, please don't trouble yourself."
After they were seated and had exchanged pleasantries for a while, Gu Jiafu finally spoke.
"Ling Tian, you don't come to my door without a reason. I assume you're here about the supply of medicinal materials, aren't you?"
Ling Tian was a little surprised, as he hadn't mentioned this matter to Gu Jiafu on the phone.
Seeing Ling Tian's reaction, Gu Jiafu smiled.
"My adoptive father asked me to look after the industries under your banner. We have a specialized department that constantly monitors matters related to Bing Tian Pharmaceutical.
I'm well aware of the problems you're currently facing, and we've pretty much figured out who's behind it.
Just say the word, and I'll intervene immediately, ensuring those petty troublemakers vanish into thin air!"
Ling Tian was very grateful.
"That won't be necessary. I can handle most of the issues here myself. Otherwise, wouldn't my teacher's teachings have been in vain?
However, I do have something I'd like to trouble you with this time."
"We're family, so don't mention trouble. If I can help, it's my honor and my duty!" Gu Jiafu replied readily.
Ling Tian nodded and explained his purpose.
Afterward, the two had a simple meal, and Ling Tian bid farewell to Gu Jiafu.
Around 7 PM, in the underground parking lot of the Snow Lotus Pharmaceutical office building, Kang Tengda and his female secretary emerged from the elevator and got into their car.
The car drove to a secluded spot in a park near the secretary's home, and then the car began to shake.
About 10 minutes later, the female secretary, with a look of resentment, opened the car door and walked towards her home.
Kang Tengda sat in the car, appearing like a sage. He lit a cigarette, intending to enjoy a smoke.
Just then, Kang Tengda suddenly noticed that the cigarette tasted a bit different.
He turned his head and saw an ashtray in the back seat, with an incense stick made of some unknown material burning inside.
Kang Tengda instinctively felt something was wrong, but he quickly lost consciousness.
At this moment, someone wearing a green fish-head mask got into the driver's seat. This person was Ling Tian.
He had just approached the car and used his Spirit Realm space to throw a lit incense stick of soporific incense into the back seat.
More than ten minutes later, Kang Tengda opened his eyes.
However, even though his eyes were open, his consciousness was muddled.
"Who are you?" Ling Tian asked.
"I am Kang Tengda!"
"What is your position?"
"General Manager of Snow Lotus Pharmaceutical..."
"Who instructed you to divert Bing Tian Pharmaceutical's quota?"
"It was... it was Chuangying Commerce and Japan's Yangyantang Cosmetics Co., Ltd..."
"What conditions did they offer you?"
"20% higher than your quote, plus a 20 million yuan kickback..."
The soporific incense Ling Tian used was high-grade. Besides causing unconsciousness, it also made people speak the truth.
Especially for ordinary people like Kang Tengda, there was no need for soul-searching techniques or life-seeking acupuncture.
Under the effect of the soporific incense, Kang Tengda's mind was hazy, and he answered whatever Ling Tian asked, revealing every detail.
After finishing his questioning, Ling Tian lightly tapped the acupoint that induced sleep on him, and Kang Tengda lost consciousness almost instantly.
It wasn't until several hours later, in the middle of the night, that Kang Tengda woke up.
He had no idea what had happened, only thinking that he might have been too tired and had fallen asleep while having a cigarette.
The next afternoon, Kang Tengda was busy at the company, contemplating how to quickly drive Bing Tian Pharmaceutical out of business. This way, the Japanese side would be pleased and might offer him even more generous rewards, as 20 million yuan in kickbacks was far from enough to satisfy his appetite.
Just then, his female secretary suddenly reported that Ling Tian and Wang Kun from Bing Tian Pharmaceutical had arrived again.
Kang Tengda was instantly enraged. These people were like stubborn stains, clinging on relentlessly.
He initially didn't want to see them, but then he thought it might be a good opportunity to get rid of Bing Tian Pharmaceutical.
It seemed that young man was reckless, and he felt he had many ways to provoke Ling Tian.
Once the negotiations broke down and they had a falling out, they could immediately tear up the contract and stop supplying Bing Tian Pharmaceutical!
Thinking of this, Kang Tengda's spirits lifted.
"Quick, quickly escort the people from Bing Tian Pharmaceutical to the conference room!"
In the conference room, the two sides sat facing each other. Wang Kun and Lu Kai were depressed; they had been called by Ling Tian without knowing what was going on.
"Gentlemen, I made it very clear yesterday, and I'll emphasize it again. We are unable to provide you with any more quotas.
There's no point in us discussing further. Even if you raise the price, I can do nothing. We are signing a purchase and sales contract with our Japanese guests tonight." Kang Tengda said with a smug look at the unwilling expressions of the people opposite him.
"Heh heh, your contract won't be signed." Ling Tian suddenly blurted out.
His attitude angered Kang Tengda.
"Who do you think you are? You say it won't be signed, and it won't be signed?"
"Yes, I said it. You will not sign the contract with that Japanese company!"
"Oh my heavens, what a big mouth! I'm so scared!
I'd like to see how you're going to prevent my contract from being signed.
If the contract isn't signed, I'll eat the ashtray on the table!" Kang Tengda boasted sarcastically, pointing at the ashtray on the table.
Ling Tian directly picked up the ashtray, startling Kang Tengda, who thought Ling Tian was going to make a move.
"You... what do you want to do!"
"Nothing, just helping you pick out an ashtray. This ashtray is made of glass, large and hard. I suggest you switch to one made of bamboo or wood, which will be easier to swallow!"
"You... fine, you just wait. Da Feng Novel Network.
Oh, by the way, there's something I forgot to tell you. The railway transportation capacity in Border Province is currently tight. We have a batch of goods that cannot be arranged for a train car for the time being, so you might have to wait another half a month to receive the goods!"
Kang Tengda was very pleased. The so-called tight transportation capacity was a completely fabricated excuse. Ling Tian's words had angered him, and he was now seeking revenge.
Kang Tengda knew very well that Bing Tian Pharmaceutical urgently needed Snow Lotus for production, and Bing Tian Pharmaceutical had recently increased its order quantities before the supply agreement expired.
Now, Kang Tengda was using this method to directly put a stranglehold on Bing Tian Pharmaceutical!