"Do as you please. I'm just worried that this will cause a nationwide debate again. After all, this kind of behavior is not in line with the professional ethics of doctors." Luo Jimin stopped insisting. "Anyway, our family is much better off than before. I will support Yao'er no matter what he wants to do, as long as you don't do anything bad. I will support all your decisions."
“Do you think our Minhong isn’t famous? We’ve been in the spotlight every single day these past few months. I’m used to all this. Let others say what they want, as long as we have a clear conscience.” Lin Hongmei affectionately took her husband’s hand. “We’ll run our pharmaceutical factory and hospital, and live our lives as usual. In a few years, my husband and I will focus on taking care of our grandchildren. Let the young people worry about these things.”
Lin Yao blushed at his mother's words, "Mom, you're still young. You can work for another thirty years without any problem. Don't think about having grandchildren now. It's not even close to happening yet."
"Go remove your makeup, it makes me sick to see your messy hair. You've ruined such a handsome son. Do your best at the party tonight, maybe someone will take a liking to you and make you their son-in-law, and your father and I can hold our grandson soon." Lin Hongmei pointed at Lin Yao's head and scolded him with a laugh.
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Chapter 177 The Cocktail Party
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Along the Funan River on the first section of Renmin North Road, the entrance of the Tibet Hotel is decorated in a magnificent manner. The arches, pillars, wall advertisements and carpets decorated in green and gold blend the simplicity of green environmental protection with the gold that represents human wealth, so that people do not feel abrupt when they look at it.
The 6th Western China Pharmaceutical Trade Fair and the 2nd Sichuan Pharmaceutical Expo will be held in Chengdu, with the main exhibition hall at the Shawan Convention and Exhibition Center and the Tibet Hotel as the co-organizer.
This hotel, the first in Sichuan Province to pass ISO9002 quality certification, was established and opened in 1988. It serves as a window for the Tibet Autonomous Region government in Chengdu's economy, culture, and tourism, and is considered a well-known, long-established hotel in Chengdu. Although many newly opened hotels and guesthouses are stronger in terms of layout and facilities, they still do not have the profound cultural heritage and customer trust of the Tibet Hotel.
With his hair neatly styled, Lin Yao looked much stronger. His suit accentuated his tall and slender figure, exuding a subtle air of arrogance. From behind, he appeared as a handsome young man, and his profile was also quite good. However, it required the right lighting; in dim, hazy light, Lin Yao would appear very dashing and handsome.
Of course, under bright light, the skin tone of his face, which looked as if it had never been washed, and the uneven patches on it, would make everyone who saw his face subconsciously stop looking at him a second time, thus achieving the effect of disguise.
"Mom, don't worry about me for a while. You and Dad shouldn't separate. Fei will follow behind you to ensure safety. I'll take care of myself. Eating well is my biggest goal." Lin Yao said with a smile, instructing his mother, Lin Hongmei. He secretly wondered what kind of food would be served at the party. To be honest, he had never been to such a formal party before.
"It's not that exaggerated. Yi Fei is a guest, so please take good care of him for us. Chengdu is very safe, there won't be any danger, don't worry." Lin Hongmei sat in the passenger seat of the Toyota minivan. Her dark blue evening dress made her fair skin look even more charming. Judging from her appearance, she could only be considered Lin Yao's older sister.
“Let’s follow Yao’er’s plan. We should pay attention at this time. Things will get better after the drinks are dealt with.” Luo Jimin’s thinking was more profound than his wife’s, and he had a clearer understanding of the current situation. “The other day, Situ Hao from Beijing hauled away another thousand cases of drinks. Every time, he pays first and then picks up the goods. Your friend is too honest.”
Luo Jimin looked very handsome in a trendy Chengdu-style tiger-themed suit.
This outfit cost around 1,000 yuan, which is not in line with Luo Jimin's current status. However, his family never pursues brand names. As long as the clothes are comfortable and look clean, that's enough. Hudu Men's Clothing, which has many chain stores in Chengdu, is just right for his taste. It is inexpensive and of good quality, and he doesn't care about mid-to-low-end brands.
“That’s right. Brother Situ is a very good person. He donated ten million when our family was most in need of funds. He’s very kind-hearted.” Lin Yao agreed with his father. “That’s why we let him have the exclusive right to sell the remaining beverages. Although we didn’t give him a discount, it’s still a way for his supermarket to compete. The supermarket industry is very competitive these days.”
"Is that so?" Lin Hongmei turned to stare at Lin Yao in surprise. "Yao'er, then next time don't let him pay first. I heard from Lianzhong and Huisheng Supermarket, who came from Beijing to buy goods, that Situ Hao's Jia Hui Supermarket has encountered some problems. Our family should also help him. How about we give him another 600 yuan discount and just give him 1,000 yuan a bottle?"
"Mom, Brother Situ isn't having trouble because of funding issues. Don't keep lowering prices. The pharmaceutical company's plans are still relying on the profits from this batch of drinks. If you discount them, where will the money come from to fill this hole?" Lin Yao laughed, thinking that his mother, Lin Hongmei, was really not suited to be a money-making machine. She was about to give away hundreds of millions of yuan. She was usually very frugal, but when it came to big things, she had no principles.
“Hongmei, don’t make decisions rashly. If you do it this way, how will the newly established planning department get started?” Luo Jimin, being clear-headed, immediately rejected his wife’s suggestion. “It’s feasible not to let Situ Hao pay first. We’re not short of funds right now. Let him settle the payment after the sale. It will also help him increase his working capital.”
"That's settled then. You guys can do your own thing for a bit, I'll take care of the food." Lin Yao changed the subject, secretly thinking about when to find someone to give his mother, Lin Hongmei, an MBA course. The company will grow bigger and bigger in the future, and the leader's thoughts and decisions will be very important. He can't afford to mess things up at this stage.
Ge Yong, who was driving, remained silent, his mood somewhat heavy.
Once upon a time, his brothers were only responsible for ordinary security work. Minhong Pharmaceuticals rose higher and higher, and the security work for key figures was taken over by the Yi family. Before, some brothers who were not willing to admit defeat wanted to compete with Yi Fei. He directly struck out with a palm in mid-air, creating a deep dent in the cement ground, which shocked everyone. Even professional bodyguards were far from being a match for Yi Fei.
Ge Yong had no idea that Yi Fei was originally a bodyguard, since he came from Zhongnanhai.
“It seems I need to re-evaluate my role as a brother, otherwise I’ll be letting down Brother Lin Yao. If it’s just ordinary security work, Min Hong doesn’t need to spend so much money to support us. There are plenty of people out there who can be hired.” Ge Yong made a decision in his heart. “I’ll discuss it with Shen Ruohua later and see what other contributions the security team can make. If they don’t have any special abilities, we should pack our bags and leave as soon as possible.”
The banquet hall of the Tibet Hotel was not decorated in green; it remained as magnificent and opulent as ever.
The banquet hall was packed with about two hundred guests. This Western Pharmaceutical Trade Fair, spearheaded by the Sichuan Provincial Economic Commission and the Sichuan Provincial Food and Drug Administration, and co-hosted by the economic commissions of Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Shaanxi, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia, is considered the largest event in the pharmaceutical industry.
The reception held before the exhibition was not extensive, only inviting government officials from various provinces and cities and leaders of large pharmaceutical companies. Although Minhong Pharmaceutical was a newly established company, it was qualified to attend because of its impact on drought relief in western China. The other attendees were either government officials or CEOs and secretaries of super-large pharmaceutical companies. Among them, Lin Yao and his family of three had the least seniority.
"President Luo, President Lin, you're late." A warm voice rang out, and Lin Yao saw a middle-aged man with a large belly. His fat made his expensive suit look a little tight, and the buttons on his white shirt were struggling to hold the shirt in place.
"Mr. Ma, we took care of some business at the South Gate. There was some traffic on the road at this time, so we were a little late, but fortunately we weren't too late." Luo Jimin shook hands with the big-bellied man with a rather dashing air, making Lin Yao think that his father was really handsome.
"Is this Young Master Luo? He's quite the handsome young man." The pot-bellied man surnamed Ma turned around and looked Lin Yao up and down, clicking his tongue and beaming with joy.
The eager gleam in the big-bellied man's eyes made Lin Yao feel very awkward. Was this guy choosing a son-in-law? He was lying through his teeth. Apart from having a good figure, this young master was nothing to brag about. The banquet hall was brightly lit; didn't he see the appalling face?
"Hello, Mr. Ma," Lin Yao greeted politely.
"Hehe, you're a very energetic young man." The man with the big belly patted Lin Yao on the shoulder, his hearty laughter sounding very approachable. "I'm older than President Luo, so you should call me Uncle."
Lin Yao chuckled dryly, not replying. If you have to call everyone who pops out of a rock "uncle" or "elder brother," then you have way too many relatives. This person is way too familiar, not treating himself like an outsider at all.
"President Luo, please sit at our table. We're a few brothers from Sichuan who've never had the chance to drink with President Luo and President Lin." The pot-bellied man spoke to Luo Jimin, but his eyes glanced at Lin Hongmei. Now, nourished by "Dragon Tiger Pill" and "Life-Giving Pill," Lin Hongmei was even more beautiful, looking to be only in her early twenties. If it weren't for her mature style of dress, one might mistake her for Luo Jimin's secretary.
As Lin Hongmei was thinking of an excuse to refuse, she noticed a few people approaching out of the corner of her eye. The leader was Vice Mayor Duan, who was in charge of medicine and health. So she stopped talking, lowered her head, and pretended to admire the antique carpet from the plateau. She looked particularly focused, as if the golden dragon on the brightly colored antique carpet would emerge from the ground and turn into a monster covered in yak hair.
Lin Yao noticed his mother Lin Hongmei's expression and chuckled inwardly. Following her gaze, he saw the enormous carpet at the entrance of the banquet hall. This carpet is truly magnificent; no wonder it's one of the world's three most famous carpets—the Tibetan carpet. He'd buy a few later; they'd definitely brighten up the house.
"Ji Min, why are you taking so long? We've been waiting for you for ages." Duan Qing's hearty laughter and extraordinary demeanor gave him an air of straightforwardness and decisiveness, much like a modern soldier in a movie, rather than a government official. "Hurry up and come sit over there with me. Chairman Chen of the Provincial Chinese Medicine Industry Association has been talking about you for a long time and has been eagerly waiting for you."
"Mayor Duan." Luo Jimin greeted him with a smile, but his tone was not very respectful. Lin Yao could tell from this that his father had been getting close to Duan Qing recently, and that their relationship was probably developing well.
"Since Mayor Duan personally invited me, I won't force you, brother. We'll have a few drinks later." The pot-bellied man smiled obsequiously, nodded and greeted Duan Qing, then affectionately pulled Luo Jimin's hand before turning back to his seat.
Lin Yao noticed that when the big-bellied man turned around, his eyes quickly glanced at his mother, Lin Hongmei. He cursed inwardly that this guy was a real scoundrel. He should take a good look at himself in the mirror. He even dared to spy on his own mother. If he did anything, he would know what death meant.
"Oh my, our Lin Caishen looks like a fairy descended from heaven today. If she weren't standing next to Jimin, I would have thought some socialite had arrived. She's practically Jimin's niece." Duan Qing greeted Lin Hongmei with a smile, then turned to tease Luo Jimin, "Jimin, you're so lucky. You're an old cow eating young grass, haha."
"Mayor Duan is making fun of Hongmei. She's an old woman now, what kind of celestial being is she?" Lin Hongmei raised her hand to cover her mouth and laughed heartily.