Lu Fan nodded with satisfaction as everyone agreed.
While these people were insignificant in his eyes, like grasshoppers, they were nonetheless influential figures in Jiangnan. Recruiting them under his banner would be a good choice.
After everyone left, Lu Fan turned to Manager Chen, "Is the private room booked?"
"It's booked, at the Phoenix Pavilion," Manager Chen quickly nodded. "Since Mr. Lu is personally hosting, I naturally handled it with utmost care."
Lu Fan nodded in satisfaction. "I trust your work. It won't be long before Taikang Pharmaceutical can enter the medicinal industry and become a leading force."
"I'm also full of fighting spirit!" Manager Chen quickly agreed.
Meanwhile, within Taikang Pharmaceutical, many were discussing amongst themselves.
"I heard that upon the release of the Spirit Liquid, it attracted many investors, some even from other regions."
"I heard that too! I heard the Spirit Liquid is selling extremely well. Taikang Pharmaceutical will likely go public soon."
As the conversations continued, the anticipation in everyone's eyes grew. Having stayed at Taikang Pharmaceutical for so many years, their current easy rise to prominence felt like a well-deserved homecoming.
In the sales department, Lin Ke was organizing documents when Xiao Qi approached her. "Our company chairman is truly amazing, to have developed such an effective medicine as the Spirit Liquid. Taikang Pharmaceutical will soon be the leading force in Jiangnan."
"That's a good thing!" Lin Ke said with a smile as she sorted the files. "This way, we'll have room for advancement."
"I also heard that the chairman is hosting a banquet for the influential figures at the Phoenix Pavilion," Xiao Qi said with a smile. "I've heard that the chairman is handsome and dashing, and around our age. Why don't we go to the Phoenix Pavilion tonight and try our luck? Perhaps we can even meet the chairman."
"I don't think that's necessary!" Lin Ke shook her head. "I still have many documents to review and I'm afraid I won't have time."
Xiao Qi looked helpless. "Ever since you became the team leader, you've become a workaholic. But then again, you became a team leader not long after starting your job, unlike me!"
"Look what you're saying!" Lin Ke rolled her eyes. "It's just that everyone has their own aspirations."
In the Yang Corporation's office, Yang Jiaqi rushed to Yang Ding Tian's office after receiving the news. "I just got news, and I don't know why, but Lord Lu is hosting a banquet for all the influential figures at the Phoenix Pavilion tonight!"
"Lord Lu is hosting a banquet for the influential figures?" Yang Ding Tian asked in surprise. "What is the reason for this?"
"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics, but there will be no shortage of important people at tonight's banquet," Yang Jiaqi said earnestly. "As long as we can meet Lord Lu, the Yang family might still have a glimmer of hope."
"We mustn't be too rash!" Yang Ding Tian waved his hand. "If we go now, it will only annoy Lord Lu. As long as we can remain patient, there will still be opportunities."
"Grandfather, why is that?" Yang Jiaqi asked, puzzled. "With just a word from Lord Lu, the Yang family can be completely revitalized!"
"Enough, no need to say more!" Yang Ding Tian waved his hand. "I have my own plans for this matter."
Seeing Yang Ding Tian's persistence, Yang Jiaqi felt helpless and extremely displeased. After all, in her eyes, that Lord Lu was the last lifeline for their Yang family.
As night fell, Lu Fan, accompanied by Manager Chen, arrived at the Phoenix Pavilion.
The assembled influential figures had already arrived in the private room. Upon seeing Lu Fan's arrival, they quickly rose, not daring to delay in the slightest. "Lord Lu, please come this way."
"I am here today with no other intention than to ask all of you if you are willing to cooperate with Taikang," Lu Fan said as he sat down. "If you are willing, you will have to follow my directives from now on. If you are not willing, you may leave today."
"It is my honor to be assigned by Lord Lu," Fatty Chen said first. "Lord Lu, rest assured, I have absolutely no objections!"
"We are also very honored!"
The others eagerly stood up, not daring to delay. They clearly saw that any hesitation might leave a bad impression, which they feared most.
"Since you all say so, I will not say much more," Lu Fan nodded. "From now on, I will be involved in all your respective industries!"
"This..."
The influential figures slightly frowned. They had not expected Lu Fan to be so direct. Su Dan Novel Network.
Han Yunhai also entered from outside and stood beside Lu Fan, appearing quite obsequious.
"What, are you unwilling?" Lu Fan slowly took a sip of tea. "As I said earlier, those who are unwilling may leave!"
"We are all honored to be under Lord Lu's command," Old Master Zhao said, cupping his fist.
Lu Fan nodded. "Your financial resources are too scattered, making you weak and ineffective in any undertaking. By bringing you together, I am binding you into one unit, and you will grow stronger and stronger."
The influential figures all nodded, not daring to show any negligence. No matter what Lu Fan said, they would comply. In the face of absolute strength, any financial power was insignificant.
"I propose that Lord Lu become the president, the President of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce," Fatty Chen suggested. "This way, we can unite as one and gradually expand."
"I agree!" Boss Chu nodded. "With a president to lead us, we will undoubtedly prosper in the future!"
"You are quite clever!" Lu Fan nodded, while also saying with a wry smile, "From now on, no matter what trouble you encounter, I will step in to resolve it. This is my promise to you. However, since I am to be your president, all the conglomerates must be under my control!"
"This is certainly no problem!" Old Master Zhao quickly said. "As long as Mr. Lu is willing."
The others also nodded, showing considerable trust in Lu Fan.
After the banquet ended and everyone had left, Han Yunhai approached Lu Fan. "Mr. Lu, the investigation into the Ghost Gate matters has been completed!"
"Who was responsible for the death of Bai Long Town?"
Lu Fan stated directly, "What is the formation of the Ghost Gate's forces?"
"His name is Shen Bihai, the senior disciple of Yang Beitian, a hall master of the Ghost Gate, possessing a realm of half-step Grandmaster!" Han Yunhai stated. "As for other information about the Ghost Gate, the investigation is ongoing, but..."
"But what?" Lu Fan asked in surprise. "Please, speak freely!"
"However, I just received news that the Ghost Gate has paid a substantial sum to hire an assassin to take Mr. Lu's head!" Han Yunhai said hesitantly.
"Tsk tsk..." Lu Fan sneered. "The Ghost Gate certainly has ambition, wanting my head. Could it be that the assassin is a Grandmaster?"
"Once one enters the Grandmaster realm, they transform into a dragon. Even a powerful entity like the Ghost Gate may not necessarily have a Grandmaster expert!" Han Yunhai chuckled. "That assassin is likely not of the Grandmaster realm!"