"Han Lang! Why aren't you speaking? Isn't this the perfect opportunity for you to get revenge for me scolding you last time?"
Han Lang, who had been pondering how to acquire two hundred million in a short period, found Han Kang's words both exasperating and amusing.
"Oh, my silly Doudou!"
"I told you last time, if we have problems, we should find solutions together, not blame each other. We're brothers, aren't we? What's there to hold a grudge over?"
Han Lang's unbothered smile caused Han Kang's pupils to contract slightly, and his body trembled.
He hadn't expected Han Lang to be so magnanimous, not only refraining from any blame but also offering words of comfort. Compared to Han Lang's magnanimity, his own previous self-righteous accusations seemed so childish and foolish.
Thinking of this, he was filled with shame. Lowering his head, he asked weakly,
"Then what do you suggest?"
Han Lang thought for a moment and replied seriously.
"As a businessman, you should know that the mistake has been made. What we need to do is not to complain and rage here, but to cut our losses promptly. Therefore, to prevent us from facing greater losses, the pharmaceutical factory's operations cannot stop until the last moment! And you, as the general manager, cannot slack off!"
Han Kang's panic had robbed him of his ability to think rationally. Now, reminded by Han Lang, he instantly realized a more serious problem.
If the pharmaceutical factory were to halt production directly because of this, then orders from other companies could not be delivered on time, which would only worsen the Han family's predicament.
"You're right! I'll pull myself together and continue managing the factory, but that two hundred million..."
In fact, the moment he learned of the problem, Han Lang had thought of the Cao and Tang families.
As two of the four prominent families, two hundred million would be a trivial matter for them.
However, Han Lang did not wish to owe them a favor, especially a favor that was as light as a feather to them but as heavy as a mountain to him.
In his heart, such a transaction was unequal and, therefore, not worthwhile.
Thus, he was still contemplating a more advantageous plan, hoping to secure the two hundred million from either the Cao or Tang family without incurring such a debt.
"This issue... I still need to think about it. But don't worry, I won't stand by and watch the Han family collapse like this."
Han Lang did not explicitly reveal his thoughts about the Cao or Tang families, but for the sake of the entire Han family, if he still couldn't come up with a better plan in the end, he would have to humble himself and ask for their help.
"Sigh... If only I could make a big deal right now."
Han Zhongyi was also so overwhelmed that he irrationally wished for a windfall.
But his words sparked an idea in Han Lang.
"Make a deal? That's right! I can find a way to do business with the Cao or Tang family!"
Within the three-story pagoda were numerous rare spiritual herbs that were tens of thousands of years old, treasures that would cause cultivators on the Lichuan Continent to fight tooth and nail for.
Although on Blue Star, these items were merely unknown medicinal ingredients at best, Han Lang wasn't planning to auction them directly. So, did their obscurity matter?
As long as their medicinal efficacy was real, with his professional knowledge as the Divine Farmer Heavenly Doctor, he was confident he could create a medicine that had never existed on Blue Star.
As long as this medicine had good efficacy, there would be no shortage of markets for it, and the profits would naturally be extremely substantial. By then, it wouldn't be Han Lang seeking them out; the Cao and Tang families themselves would be eager to seek cooperation!
With these thoughts, he quickly said to everyone.
"Leave the matter of the two hundred million to me. I have a way!"
Instantly, everyone looked at Han Lang in surprise.
"What way do you have? That's two hundred million, not a small sum!" Han Zhongyi couldn't fathom what method Han Lang might have. Even borrowing from banks or usurers would be impossible for such an amount.
"Yes, Lang'er! Illegal and unethical actions would be more loss than gain."
Su Su's words completely steered the conversation astray. Even Han Kang, without much further consideration, said with concern.
"If you're really considering that, let me do it! We'll end up in jail whether we succeed or not!"
Han Lang found these words both perplexing and somewhat amusing.
"Why do I feel like you're all egging me on to rob a bank! Come on, that's two hundred million! Even if I had the ability to rob it, I'd have to be able to carry it back!"
Han Kang and Su Su only then realized. Having not used cash for a long time, they had almost lost the concrete concept of two hundred million.
"So, what exactly are you planning to do?"
"It's not finalized yet! But I promise I'll get this money for you. Trust me!"
Looking into his eyes, Han Kang felt a sense of déjà vu.
A little over a month ago, he had looked just as confident, asking Han Kang to hold on for a month. In the end, he had indeed resolved the crisis at that time.
As the scene repeated itself, Han Kang involuntarily and sincerely replied,
"Brother! I believe you!"
Hearing the address "Brother," Han Lang felt a jolt, as if an electric current had passed through him.
From high school until now, he hadn't heard Han Kang call him that in nearly ten years. Even for the sake of this one word "Brother" from Han Kang, he absolutely could not allow his younger brother to suffer any harm.
Thus, he nodded deeply at Han Kang with burning eyes.
"Don't worry! However, my plan will take some time. Without further ado, let's not linger here. Everyone should go back to their respective duties!"
With the conversation reaching this point, and no better solutions available for the moment, everyone chose to trust Han Lang.
"Alright! Little Divine Doctor, I'll handle the matters of the Heavenly Doctor Pavilion. Contact me anytime if anything comes up!"
Wang Fang immediately stated her commitment. Ma Long followed suit, saying, "Although I can't help much, if you want to teach that ungrateful wretch a lesson, I'll beat him so badly he won't be able to get out of bed for three days!"
Han Lang found this amusing. He hadn't expected Ma Long to have such a simple-minded side.
"Alright, you and Sister Wang Fang should head back to the Heavenly Doctor Pavilion first. I'll let you know if anything comes up!"
"Dad, Mom, you and Xiao Ying should also go home first. Don't worry, Han Kang and I won't do anything foolish."
"Han Kang, I need you to give me the complete formula for the cold oral liquid produced by our Han's Pharmaceutical Factory, and bring me some samples as well."
"You need it now?"
"I need it now!"
"Alright, I'll go get it for you right away!"
As Han Kang left the office, the others also did not linger, following Han Lang's arrangements and leaving Han's Pharmaceutical Factory.
Soon, Han Kang returned with the formula and sample oral liquid. Seeing that Han Lang was the only one left in the office, he asked cautiously.
"Brother, what exactly are you planning to do?"
Han Lang, while examining the formula, retorted.
"If I can improve our formula into a unique proprietary recipe, and increase the efficacy of this cold oral liquid tenfold, do you think it would be worth two hundred million?"
"Tenfold increase?"
Han Kang was stunned on the spot.
Taking ordinary cold medicine usually takes 3 to 5 days to recover. If the efficacy could be increased tenfold, wouldn't that mean recovery in at most one day?
With such miraculous cold medicine, once launched, wouldn't it completely monopolize the entire cold medicine market?
The value of such a formula, let alone two hundred million, even twenty hundred million would find willing buyers!
"That's too exaggerated. If you can really achieve that, not only will our problems be solved, but our Han family could directly challenge the Eight Great Families of Le City."
Han Lang chuckled and, after collecting the formula and samples, said.
"It's still too early to say all this. I'll go back and study it further. Remember, as the general manager of Han's Pharmaceutical Factory, you are absolutely not allowed to slack off!"
"Don't worry, Brother!"
Han Lang nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this and strode out of the office.
Watching Han Lang's retreating back, Han Kang also silently took out his phone from his pocket, his expression serious as he changed the contact name "Family Parasite" to "Brother."