"You're asking me out this late, is there something important?"
As soon as he entered the coffee shop, Lu Fan asked with a smile, "If it weren't for something urgent, Miss Bai wouldn't have arranged this."
"Mr. Ye understands me so well!"
Bai Xue smiled, dressed in a white dress that accentuated her elegance. "Mr. Lu, have you ever considered starting a company?"
"I have at most a million in assets, how can I start a company!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "Wouldn't that be a laughingstock?"
"Mr. Lu's medical skills are extraordinary. If you could open a pharmaceutical company and develop medicinal herbs, you would have a bright future," Bai Xue stated directly. "My Bai family is willing to invest ten million in you!"
"Invest ten million?" Lu Fan smiled. "Why is that?"
"This ten million is a loan to you, Mr. Lu. My Bai family will not hold any shares," Bai Xue said frankly. "This is also my father's intention!"
"I don't accept favors without merit. Ms. Bai is too kind to me, and ten million is not a small sum," Lu Fan smiled. "At the very least, you should tell me the reason."
"Mr. Lu is no ordinary person. The Bai family is investing in you, and I'm sure you won't disappoint us in the future," Bai Xue said, taking a sip of her coffee. "The Yang family's Yang Shi Pharmaceutical in Qingzhou has gradually become a top figure in the pharmaceutical industry. If you can suppress the Yang family, it will also benefit the Bai family."
"I see!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "It seems Ms. Bai is intentionally helping me."
"It's mutual benefit, Mr. Lu, you don't need to worry about it!" Bai Xue smiled. "After all, this is also beneficial to the Bai family, not to mention that you have shown kindness to our family!"
"I accept Ms. Bai's kind offer. When the company is running, I will personally thank you!" Lu Fan said with a serious expression.
Bai Xue was delighted. Lu Fan's acceptance of the Bai family's favor was good news for them.
Bai Tianchen had already seen that Lu Fan was no ordinary person, and it was likely that Lu Fan would soar to great heights before long.
After sitting in the coffee shop for a while, Bai Xue smiled and said, "Here are the company contracts. The company has already been acquired, with a total asset value of ten million!"
"It seems the Bai family has already taken action!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "You've even acquired a company."
"We must do our best for Mr. Lu. Perhaps the Bai family will need your help in the future," Bai Xue said meaningfully.
Not long ago, the Bai family had investigated Lu Fan and learned of his connection to the Azure Dragon Sect. While the Bai family feared no one in Qingzhou's business world, they kept their distance from the Azure Dragon Sect.
However, if they could build a good relationship with the Azure Dragon Sect through Lu Fan, this ten million would be well spent.
After a brief stay at the coffee shop, Bai Xue stood up and smiled, "Mr. Lu can visit the company tomorrow. The contract is already in hand, and you are now the legal owner. It's getting late, so I'll be going back now."
Lu Fan nodded and took the contract.
When he came down the mountain this time, he had intended to marry Yang Jiaqi as his elder had instructed, but he had been insulted. Now that he had the opportunity to deal with the Yang family, he would not let it pass.
As soon as he left the coffee shop, Lu Fan headed towards the commoner village.
The commoner village was already dark. Before he even reached the entrance, several people walked towards him.
"Mr. Lu, you're finally here!"
The one in the lead was Da Zhuang, a member of the Azure Dragon Sect.
"Why are you here?" Lu Fan frowned. "In the middle of the night."
"Mr. Lu is busy. I couldn't find you during the day, so I had to wait here at night," Da Zhuang said helplessly. "My sect leader has invited you. Are you available?"
"Is there something important?" Lu Fan hesitated slightly.
"I don't know!" Da Zhuang said respectfully. "If Mr. Lu is busy, I'll come back tomorrow."
"No need. If Han Yunhai wants to see me, then let it be now."
The Azure Dragon Sect had helped him a lot these past few days, and Lu Fan appreciated it. If Han Yunhai personally invited him, it wouldn't be right to refuse.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu!" Da Zhuang quickly thanked him and made a gesture. Lu Fan then got into the car.
Soon, they arrived at a brightly lit building. On the top floor, Han Yunhai sat on the balcony, looking down at the entire Qingzhou with pride in his eyes.
As soon as Lu Fan arrived, Han Yunhai quickly got up. "Mr. Lu, you're finally here."
"Sect Leader Han personally invited me, how could I not come," Lu Fan said with a smile. "May I ask what business Sect Leader Han has with me?"
"To be honest, the Azure Dragon Sect has a vast influence, but it is confined to Qingzhou," Han Yunhai stated directly. "You are an extraordinary person, Mr. Lu, which is why I wish to invite you to join the Azure Dragon Sect."
"Join the Azure Dragon Sect?" Lu Fan asked with slight surprise. "I have no connection with the Azure Dragon Sect, why should I join?"
Han Yunhai said respectfully, "As long as you are willing, Mr. Lu, the Azure Dragon Sect will follow your lead."
Da Zhuang was shocked. Han Yunhai's words implied he was willing to cede the position of sect leader, showing immense respect for Lu Fan.
"I'm not interested in the Azure Dragon Sect!" Lu Fan shook his head. "Sect Leader Han thinks too highly of me!"
"Mr. Lu, are you really going to refuse?" Han Yunhai said helplessly. "I am sincerely inviting you!"
At this point, Han Yunhai knelt down. Lu Fan had saved his life, and his methods were extraordinary. Otherwise, he would not have been so solemn.
"There's no need to say more, I will not agree!"
Lu Fan turned and left without any hesitation. The Azure Dragon Sect was no ordinary force. If he could take over, he could indeed control Qingzhou, but that was not what he wanted.
Watching Lu Fan leave, Han Yunhai showed helplessness. Da Zhuang looked curious. "Sect Leader, the sacrifice is too great!"
"No matter how great the sacrifice, what good is it if Mr. Lu still refuses to join the Azure Dragon Sect!" Han Yunhai shook his head helplessly. "For the Azure Dragon Sect to develop further, it will require significant measures."
"Don't worry, Sect Leader. By being on good terms with Mr. Lu, he won't stand by if the Azure Dragon Sect encounters difficulties," Da Zhuang said.
Han Yunhai nodded and said no more.
The next morning, Lu Fan arrived at the address on the contract. As soon as he entered the company, he saw many employees idling and doing nothing.
"Sir, are you looking for someone?" an employee asked Lu Fan.
"I'm looking for the person in charge here!" Lu Fan nodded.
The employee looked curious but didn't ask any further questions. He pointed to an office ahead and said, "Manager Chen is in there. He is the person in charge of the pharmaceutical company."
Lu Fan did not hesitate and walked in. Manager Chen was looking at some documents, wearing glasses.
"Who are you? Why did you come in without knocking?" Manager Chen frowned. "Don't you see I'm busy?"
"By rights, I am the person in charge of Tai Kang Pharmaceutical."
Lu Fan held the contract, his gaze calm.
Manager Chen stumbled and quickly stood up. "Hello, I am the manager here!"
"I know!" Lu Fan nodded and sat down. "Here is the contract. Please verify it first!"