Chapter 137: Reaping What One Sows

"Banker Shen, why hasn't Mr. Lin arrived yet? You should call him again and urge him."

Inside the hotel private room, a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses kept checking his watch, unable to hide his impatience.

"Chairman Qian, Mr. Lin should be here soon. Let’s just wait patiently."

"After all, Mr. Lin is the creator of the medicinal formula, and he has a peculiar temperament. If we offend him, I’m afraid there won't be a good outcome," Shen Yanyan kindly advised.

She had experienced firsthand what happens when one offends Lin Feng. Even if she were given a hundred times the courage, she would never dare to upset him again.

However, a vice president sitting next to Chairman Qian suddenly let out a cold snort, looking extremely dissatisfied. "What kind of person is he? Does he really think that just because he holds a single formula, he can make us wait for him like this?"

"He is nothing more than a lucky young man. Compared to our Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group, he is nothing at all."

"Vice President Lu, you can't say it like that. If it weren't for Mr. Lin's help this time, how could your pharmaceutical company have defeated the Huali Pharmaceutical Group so smoothly?"

Shen Yanyan felt displeased upon hearing this and complained bluntly, "Furthermore, Mr. Lin’s formula is peerless; this is certainly not just a matter of luck."

"When you see Mr. Lin in a moment, it would be best if you showed him some respect."

"Bah! He keeps us waiting for so long and still has the nerve to expect us to be polite to him?" Vice President Lu said, growing even more furious.

"Haha, I am truly sorry. I was delayed by something tonight and arrived a bit late. Please forgive me."

Just then, the door to the room was pushed open, and Lin Feng and Su Qingxue walked in.

Although Vice President Lu looked unhappy, he did not dare to be as insolent as he had been a moment ago.

Seeing Lin Feng, Qian Hebin immediately masked his annoyance and greeted him with a deliberate joke. "Mr. Lin is certainly a busy man, making us wait here for quite a while."

"Chairman Qian, I am truly sorry. We ran into some trouble on the way. On behalf of Su’s Bank, I apologize to you," Su Qingxue said with sincere regret.

Qian Hebin, being a very clever man, smiled immediately upon hearing this. "It is of no consequence, President Su. You are too kind. We are the hosts tonight, so waiting is only natural."

"I was just joking with Mr. Lin earlier. Now that you are both here, let’s have the waiter take our orders."

With that, he called the waiter over and handed the menu to Lin Feng and Su Qingxue so they could choose.

Vice President Lu, watching from the side, remained sullen, looking down upon small-timers like Lin Feng and Su Qingxue. Lin Feng had already sensed his hostility but chose not to address it yet.

After a brief glance at the menu, he spoke plainly, "I don't think the Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group is short on money. Why don't you just bring out the most expensive dishes? There's no need to look at the menu."

"Lin Feng, what do you mean by that?" Vice President Lu finally snapped, asking angrily.

"What? Does your pharmaceutical group not even have the budget to treat us to an expensive meal? Then why did you ask us to come here in the first place?" Lin Feng said coldly.

"Ah, Mr. Lin, please don't be angry. That is not what he meant. We will do exactly as Mr. Lin suggests," Qian Hebin immediately cut off the vice president and looked at Lin Feng respectfully.

Lin Feng offered a cold sneer and said nothing more.

Once the dishes were ordered and served, he focused solely on picking food for Su Qingxue and himself, ignoring everyone else and eating on his own. Shen Yanyan realized that Lin Feng was displeased, thinking to herself that today’s cooperation would likely not be as easy as hoped.

"Mr. Lin, we invited you and President Su here tonight because there is actually a major matter to discuss," Qian Hebin said mid-meal.

However, Lin Feng showed no reaction, continuing to serve food and eat by himself. Finally, Su Qingxue gave a gentle cough to nudge him. Only then did he look up, feigning ignorance as he looked at Qian Hebin and asked, "Oh? And what matter is it you want to discuss with me?"

"It is like this: the rejuvenation formula that Mr. Lin previously provided to our company has been of immense help. Therefore, we would like to negotiate with you to see if you would be willing to sell us the exclusive rights to the formula."

"Mr. Lin can rest assured that the price we offer will absolutely be the highest in the entire province," Qian Hebin said decisively.

"I’m sorry, I do not agree to sell the exclusive rights," Lin Feng said without hesitation.

After saying this, he went back to his meal.

Instantly, the smile on Qian Hebin’s face turned into an expression of deep awkwardness.

Vice President Lu, already angry, looked even worse now. He scoffed, "Lin Feng, don't be ungrateful. It is an honor for you that our company is interested in your formula."

"After all, without our company's massive production and coordination, your formula could never be turned into a real product. Chairman Qian is giving you a chance; this money would be enough for you to live a wealthy life for the rest of your days."

"Oh? So in your eyes, I am just a person interested in money? Then you have guessed wrong."

Hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but sneer. "I have no interest in money, but I am actually a bit interested in you."

"You... what do you mean?"

Vice President Lu was stunned on the spot!

He thought Lin Feng was coming onto him, so he quickly clarified, "I'm not that kind of person! Don't you dare set your sights on me, kid."

"What are you talking about? I mean, if Chairman Qian can fire you, I might consider letting the Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group buy the rights to my formula. Otherwise, you’ve all wasted your time here," Lin Feng said with a light chuckle.

"W-what?"

Vice President Lu’s face turned deathly pale!

He had never imagined that Lin Feng would make such an outrageous demand.

Once the words were out, his eyes darted toward Qian Hebin. "Chairman Qian, I can see that this brat is just trying to tear apart the upper management of our Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group. You must not fall for his tricks!"

"Is what Mr. Lin just said true?"

Qian Hebin ignored Vice President Lu entirely, looking earnestly at Lin Feng instead. He, too, could see that Lin Feng was simply dissatisfied with Lu. If kicking him out could secure the rejuvenation formula, it would be a bargain.

"Of course, it all depends on whether Chairman Qian has the sincerity for it," Lin Feng said calmly.

"Very well. I hereby announce that starting today, Lu Jianwei is no longer the Vice President of Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group. From this moment on, he has no further connection to the company," Qian Hebin declared without hesitation.

Boom!

In an instant, Lu Jianwei felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

He widened his eyes, looking at Qian Hebin in a panic. "Chairman Qian, I have been a loyal veteran by your side for over a decade! Even if I haven't achieved greatness, I have put in the hard work. You are firing me with a single sentence just because of this brat?"

"Did you not understand what I said? Get out of here immediately! You are forbidden from holding a position at any company under the Jiangtai Pharmaceutical Group ever again, or I will not show mercy," Qian Hebin said with absolute resolve.

Suddenly, Lu Jianwei was filled with despair.

He realized Qian Hebin was not joking. He had intended to punish Lin Feng severely, but he never expected to be the one punished instead. If he lost this job, how would he support his family? He had a mountain of car and house loans; with a single sentence, Lin Feng had effectively cut off his path for the rest of his life.

After a few seconds of silence, his attitude shifted abruptly. With a thud, he knelt before Lin Feng, crawled to his feet, and began kowtowing for mercy. "Mr. Lin, I beg you, take back what you said! I, Lu Jianwei, know I was wrong."

"It was all my fault. I'll slap my own face—I beg you to give me a way out. I'll do anything, I beg you!"