"Why summon me so late? Is there something important?"
Upon entering the coffee shop, Lu Fan asked with a smile, "If it weren't for something urgent, Miss Bai wouldn't have reached out like this."
"Mr. Ye understands me so well!"
Bai Xue smiled, her white dress accentuating her elegant demeanor. "Mr. Lu, have you ever considered starting a company?"
"My assets are at most a million, how could I possibly start a company!" Lu Fan chuckled wryly. "Wouldn't that be a laughing matter?"
"Mr. Lu's medical skills are extraordinary. If you were to open a pharmaceutical company and simultaneously research medicinal herbs, you would surely have a promising future," Bai Xue stated directly. "My Bai family is willing to invest ten million yuan in you!"
"Invest ten million?" Lu Fan smiled. "And why would you do that?"
"Consider this ten million a loan to Mr. Lu. My Bai family will not hold any shares," Bai Xue said frankly. "This is also my father's wish!"
"I cannot accept rewards without merit. Miss Bai is too kind to me, and ten million is not a small sum," Lu Fan said with a smile. "At the very least, you must 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 Pharmaceutical in Qingzhou has gradually become a top figure in the pharmaceutical industry. If Mr. Lu can suppress the Yang family, it will also be beneficial to the Bai family."
"So that's how it is!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "It seems Miss Bai is deliberately helping me."
"It's mutual benefit, Mr. Lu, no need to be concerned!" Bai Xue smiled gently. "After all, this matter is also beneficial to the Bai family, and more importantly, Mr. Lu has shown kindness to our family!"
"I accept Miss Bai's kind offer. When the company is running, I will come to express my gratitude!" Lu Fan's expression was serious.
Bai Xue beamed. It was a joyous occasion for the Bai family that Lu Fan accepted their favor.
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 short while, Bai Xue said with a smile, "Here are the company contracts. The company has already been acquired, with total assets of ten million yuan!"
"It seems the Bai family has already taken action!" Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "You've even acquired a company."
"When we do things for Mr. Lu, we must do them with all our heart. Perhaps the Bai family will need Mr. Lu's help in the future," Bai Xue said meaningfully.
Not long ago, the Bai family had investigated Lu Fan and learned that he had considerable connections with the Qinglong Sect. Within Qingzhou, the Bai family feared no one in business, but they kept their distance from the Qinglong Sect.
However, if they could foster a good relationship with the Qinglong Sect through Lu Fan, this ten million yuan would be well spent.
After a brief stay at the coffee shop, Bai Xue rose and said with a smile, "Mr. Lu can visit the company tomorrow. The contract is already in hand, and you are now the legal owner of the company. It's getting late, so I'll be heading back now."
Lu Fan nodded and took the contract.
When he came down from the mountain this time, he had intended to marry Yang Jiaqi as his elder had wished, but he had been insulted. Now that he had the opportunity to deal with the Yang family, he would not let it pass easily.
As soon as he left the coffee shop, Lu Fan headed towards Pingmin Village.
Pingmin Village was already dark and deserted. Before he even entered the village, several figures approached him.
"Mr. Lu, you've finally arrived!"
Leading them was Da Zhuang, a member of the Qinglong Sect.
"Why are you here?" Lu Fan frowned slightly. "In the middle of the night."
"Mr. Lu is busy, and we couldn't find you during the day, so we had to wait here at night," Da Zhuang said helplessly. "Our Sect Leader wishes to see you. Is Mr. Lu available?"
"Is there something important?" Lu Fan hesitated slightly.
"I don't know about that!" Da Zhuang said respectfully. "If Mr. Lu is busy, I can come back tomorrow."
"No need. If Han Yunhai wants to see me, it might as well be now."
The Qinglong Sect had helped him a lot in recent days, and Lu Fan had noticed. Since Han Yunhai personally invited him, it wouldn't be right to refuse.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu!" Da Zhuang quickly expressed his gratitude and made a gesture. Lu Fan then got into the car.
Before long, they arrived at a towering building, brightly lit. On the top floor of the building, Han Yunhai sat on the balcony, overlooking all of Qingzhou with a proud gaze.
As soon as Lu Fan arrived, Han Yunhai quickly stood up. "Mr. Lu, you've finally arrived."
"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 frank, the Qinglong Sect has immense power, but it is confined to Qingzhou," Han Yunhai stated directly. "You are no ordinary person, Mr. Lu, which is why I wish to invite you to join the Qinglong Sect."
"Join the Qinglong Sect?" Lu Fan appeared slightly surprised. "I have no connection with the Qinglong Sect. Why should I join?"
Han Yunhai said respectfully, "As long as Mr. Lu is willing, the Qinglong Sect will follow your lead."
Da Zhuang was astonished. Han Yunhai's words implied he was willing to abdicate the position of Sect Leader. This showed an extraordinary level of respect for Lu Fan.
"I am not interested in the Qinglong Sect!" Lu Fan shook his head. "Sect Leader Han thinks too highly of me!"
"Does Mr. Lu truly intend to refuse?" Han Yunhai asked with a sigh. "I am sincerely inviting you!"
With that, Han Yunhai knelt down. Lu Fan had saved his life, and his abilities were far beyond ordinary, otherwise, he would not be so solemn.
"There's no need to say more. I will not agree!"
Lu Fan turned and left without any hesitation. The Qinglong Sect was no ordinary force. If he could take it over, he could indeed control Qingzhou, but this was not what he desired.
Watching Lu Fan leave, Han Yunhai wore a look of helplessness. Da Zhuang was curious. "Sect Leader, this is too great a sacrifice!"
"No matter how great the sacrifice, what does it matter? Mr. Lu still refuses to join the Qinglong Sect!" Han Yunhai sighed helplessly. "For the Qinglong Sect to develop further, significant measures must be taken."
"Rest assured, Sect Leader. If we maintain a good relationship with Mr. Lu, he won't stand by if the Qinglong Sect encounters difficulties," Da Zhuang stated.
Han Yunhai nodded and said no more.
The next morning, Lu Fan arrived at the address mentioned in the contract. As soon as he entered the company, he saw many employees idly chatting and goofing around.
"Sir, are you looking for someone?" a staff member asked Lu Fan.
"I'm looking for the person in charge here!" Lu Fan nodded.
The staff member looked curious but didn't ask further. He pointed towards an office ahead and said, "Manager Chen is in there. He is the person in charge of the pharmaceutical division."
Lu Fan did not hesitate and walked in. Manager Chen was looking at some documents, wearing a pair of glasses.
"Who are you? How 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 Taikang Pharmaceuticals."
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!"