The Rolls-Royce sped along, and all other vehicles instinctively made way for it.
Soon, Lin Xiao Tian arrived at his destination.
The butler helped Lin Xiao Tian out of the car and then led him into a large building.
Lin Xiao Tian looked up. The building bore the inscription "Fang Group." The entire building belonged to Fang Group.
Given the land prices in Jiangcheng, even renting such a building would cost hundreds of millions annually. If it were their own property, the cost would be even more astronomical, clearly demonstrating Fang Group's immense wealth!
As soon as he entered the building, Lin Xiao Tian's unconventional style of dress drew numerous gazes.
In the past, Lin Xiao Tian's appearance would have invited considerable mockery.
However, seeing Butler Xu in front of Lin Xiao Tian, and witnessing Butler Xu's deferential attitude towards him, no one dared to laugh. Instead, many looked at Lin Xiao Tian with added respect.
One had to consider that given Butler Xu's status, even the company's general manager would show him courtesy. Even some business tycoons couldn't command such solicitous attention from Butler Xu.
And now, he was being so polite to Lin Xiao Tian!
"Who is he? Could he be some business magnate?"
"Impossible. What business magnate is so young? I think he's likely Mr. Fang's illegitimate son. Otherwise, why would Butler Xu treat him so well?"
"He's so handsome for an illegitimate son. He's probably not married yet, right? I think I'd be perfect for him," a female white-collar worker daydreamed.
"Get real! With your flat figure, how can you compare to me? I have curves where they count. If you're suitable, then I'm even more so." Another female white-collar worker retorted, indignantly. She deliberately swayed her hips, immediately drawing countless male gazes.
"Sun Xiaoli, you're quite brazen!"
Lin Xiao Tian was unaware that his mere presence for a few minutes had sparked so much conversation.
Following Butler Xu, Lin Xiao Tian finally met Fang Wenhua.
"Oh! Xiao Tian, you're here! I've finally been waiting for you," Fang Wenhua exclaimed, eagerly taking Lin Xiao Tian's hand.
"Uh... Mr. Fang, we had an appointment, so of course I'd be here."
"Haha, I like your honest and trustworthy style," Fang Wenhua praised.
After a brief exchange, Fang Wenhua poured Lin Xiao Tian some tea, and they continued to chat casually.
Undeniably, Fang Wenhua was a shrewd businessman and knew how to converse.
After three rounds of tea, when Fang Wenhua felt the conversation had run its course, he got to the point.
"Xiao Tian, I won't beat around the bush. Can you sell me the patent for your medicine? The price is not an issue; name your terms." As he spoke, Fang Wenhua handed Lin Xiao Tian a signed check.
There was no amount specified on the check. Fang Wenhua's intention was clear: he was willing to pay whatever amount Lin Xiao Tian wrote.
"I'm sorry, I cannot sell you the patent. However, I can help you refine those pills," Lin Xiao Tian replied.
It wasn't that he didn't want to agree to Fang Wenhua's offer. Faced with a check with an open amount, he was tempted. But the problem was that refining the Gu Yuan Pill required a specific technique, something only he, who had inherited the Shen Nong Medical Codex, could perform. The formula alone would be useless.
"Haha, I knew it. You're an ambitious young man." Fang Wenhua looked at Lin Xiao Tian with approval, believing Lin Xiao Tian harbored greater ambitions.
Next, a contract appeared in his hands.
"This is the contract I've drafted. The main content is that you will consistently supply our group with pills, and our group will be responsible for their sale."
"We will split the sales revenue of the pills fifty-fifty, settled monthly."
"Another point is that once this contract is signed, you cannot cooperate with other similar pharmaceutical companies for the next five years."
"You can review the specific terms in the contract."
Fang Wenhua finished speaking and handed the contract to Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian glanced over it briefly and then signed the contract.
"I believe Mr. Fang won't deceive me. Let's proceed according to this contract," Lin Xiao Tian replied readily.
He trusted Fang Wenhua's character and foresight. Someone focused solely on minor immediate gains wouldn't be able to build such a large enterprise. Moreover, Fang Wenhua's own illness required Lin Xiao Tian's treatment, making it unlikely he would risk offending Lin Xiao Tian at this juncture.
Of course, even if Fang Wenhua played a trick, Lin Xiao Tian wouldn't suffer much loss.
The medicinal ingredients required for refining Gu Yuan Pills were inexpensive, so the cost was not high.
Seeing Lin Xiao Tian's straightforwardness, Fang Wenhua wasted no time and signed the contract.
"Then, I wish us a pleasant cooperation!" Fang Wenhua extended his hand to Lin Xiao Tian.
"A pleasant cooperation," Lin Xiao Tian replied politely.
Following this, Fang Wenhua handed the previous check back to Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian blinked, not understanding Fang Wenhua's intention.
"Xiao Tian, this is the payment for your medicine. The amount on this check can be quantified, but to me, your medicine is priceless. Please accept it."
Looking at Fang Wenhua's sincere gaze, Lin Xiao Tian found it difficult to refuse further.
"Alright, I'll take it then."
"These are all the pills I refined this time, a total of twenty-five. But remember, you should still take one pill every two days. After ten pills, you can stop."
"You can continue taking them afterwards if you wish, but it's not strictly necessary."
Lin Xiao Tian finished speaking and handed the pills to Fang Wenhua.
Upon seeing the pills, Fang Wenhua's eyes lit up, and he profusely thanked Lin Xiao Tian.
"By the way, Xiao Tian, how many of these pills can you produce daily?"
"About a few dozen pills per day," Lin Xiao Tian replied.
In reality, Lin Xiao Tian estimated he could refine twenty pills per hour on average. He usually refined them at night, so if he included daytime, producing a hundred pills wouldn't be an issue.
However, this would mean dedicating his entire day to alchemy, which was not the life Lin Xiao Tian desired.
"A few dozen is a bit low, but it's fine. We can go for the high-end pharmaceutical route," Fang Wenhua said confidently.
"Very well, then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Fang," Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly.
They chatted for a while longer, after which Lin Xiao Tian, personally escorted by Fang Wenhua, left the Fang Group building. He then instructed Butler Xu to drive him back to the village.
Thus, Lin Xiao Tian once again found himself in the Rolls-Royce.
The Rolls-Royce slowly started moving, and Lin Xiao Tian leaned back in his seat, preparing to take a nap.
Just then, his phone vibrated.
Lin Xiao Tian opened it to find a group message. Someone had mentioned him in the group.
"Xiao Tian, remember to come to Jinyuan Hotel tonight!" The message was from Tian Qian Xing.
Lin Xiao Tian then remembered that tonight was the class reunion.