Chapter 1421: Eighty Lashes
In the midst of a wailing crowd, Carlos and Roselyn were arrested.
No matter how they tried to explain or beg for mercy, it was of no use.
Silas had already been irritated, and now, two fools who didn’t know their place had jumped into the fray. Naturally, he needed to vent his anger properly.
Blame it on Carlos and Roselyn for running into trouble.
When nothing was really happening, they insisted on sowing discord and making trouble, clearly bringing it upon themselves.
In the military, the punishment of eighty lashes was no joke.
Even a strong and robust martial artist would need to lie down for ten days to half a month after receiving such punishment.
For ordinary people without training, the result would be even worse – they could end up beaten to death or crippled.
“Dear, those two who were just taken away seem to really dislike you. Have you offended them?” Natasha couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity as she watched the two being dragged away.
“They’re just two rabid dogs, not worth bothering about,” Dustin shook his head.
Roselyn and Carlos were typical bullies who groveled to those in power and looked down on others.
On one hand, they flattered and fawned over important figures, while on the other, they acted arrogantly and disdainfully towards others.
Perhaps in their eyes, he was just a poor bumpkin from the countryside, destined to be stepped on and never rise above his station.
But whenever he achieved something, they couldn’t stand it, and they would use all sorts of tricks, both overt and covert, to hinder and mock him.
In short, they couldn’t stand to see him succeed.
The hearts of such people were too dark, too contradictory, and too despicable.
Their current situation was purely of their own making.
“Dear, the Bryant family is a military aristocracy, and their family members have been practicing martial arts since childhood. There are many experts among them. It might be risky to challenge them in a duel,” Natasha expressed her concern.
She knew Dustin was very talented, but Stonia was different from the Southern Province. It was a place full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with strong individuals aplenty.
One small mistake could lead to a disadvantage.
“Don’t worry. If I dare to challenge them, I’m sure of my abilities. The Bryant family won’t be able to do anything to me,” Dustin confidently smiled.
“A fair and open duel is one thing, but I’m afraid the Bryant family might resort to trickery.”
Natasha raised her delicate eyebrows. “How about this? On the day of the duel, I’ll invite my grandfather to oversee it. With him there, the Bryant family won’t dare to play any tricks.”
“No need for that, right? It’s just a small matter. Why involve the Duke?” Dustin politely declined.
“It concerns your safety. How can you call it a small matter?” Natasha’s pretty face turned serious. “Listen to me, it’s settled. If my grandfather disagrees, I’ll drag him over by force!”
Dustin couldn’t help but chuckle.
With Natasha’s personality, she would definitely follow through with her words.
However, her approach was a bit too forceful.
“Oh, by the way, there’s something I’m not sure if I should tell you,” Natasha changed the subject.
“What is it? Just say it, it’s fine,” Dustin smiled.
“A few days ago, I saw Dahlia in Stonia,” Natasha suddenly said.
“Dahlia?” Dustin’s smile faded. “What is she doing in Stonia?”
“I don’t know,” Natasha shook her head. “But I saw her mingling quite well. She had a group of high-ranking officials and nobles around her, all flattering her. Her status and position seem to have changed.”
“Perhaps she had some other stroke of luck. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me,” Dustin shrugged.
“What about it? Don’t you want to see her?” Natasha asked with a sly smile.
“Why would I want to see her? It would only add unnecessary complications. Now, she’s on her own path, and I’m on mine. Going our separate ways is the best outcome,” Dustin replied calmly.
“Well, that’s true. After all, she has lost her memory, so she probably won’t bother you anymore,” Natasha commented.
Chapter 1422: Unfathomable Heart
Natasha smiled and gently took Dustin’s arm. “Let’s go, I’ll take you around and show you our United Group.”
In a spacious and well-lit room in the Stratford family’s estate in the southern city.
Owen and Isabela sat facing each other, chatting and enjoying some snacks.
“Owen, why hasn’t Master Hudson arrived yet? He better not stand us up,” Isabela said, looking at the time, her expression somewhat impatient.
She had been waiting for nearly an hour, and he still hadn’t shown up.
“Don’t be impatient, Isabela. Master Hudson is a busy man. Let’s wait a bit longer; I believe he’ll be here soon,” Owen said, trying to appease her with a flattering smile.
As he spoke, the room’s door suddenly opened with a click, and a cold, elderly man dressed in black robes entered.
The old man walked in with his hands behind his back, his expression icy, his gaze arrogant. He exuded an aura of profound mystery from head to toe.
“Master Hudson, you’ve finally arrived,” Owen’s eyes lit up, and he quickly stood up to greet him.
“Do you have what I asked for?” the elderly man in black robes asked, his voice deep and mysterious.
“Everything is ready,” Owen nodded and then placed a piece of clothing on the table. “This is the clothing worn by Dustin. I had someone steal it back.”
“Very good. With this, that kid won’t escape even if he grows wings,” the elderly man in black robes said, nodding in satisfaction.
Dustin’s actions at the Wang family’s residence had made him lose face, and now, Owen was paying handsomely to hire him. This was a chance for him to exact some personal revenge.
“Master Hudson, it’s just a piece of clothing. Can it really be of any use?” Isabela questioned, unimpressed.
“What’s the matter? Are you doubting my abilities?” the elderly man in black robes responded with some irritation.
“Don’t misunderstand, Master Hudson. Isabela is just curious. We’ve never seen something like this before,” Owen quickly tried to smooth things over with a smile.
“To be honest, there will be a lingering scent on the clothing that belongs to a person, one we can’t detect but something else can. Even from a hundred miles away, it can accurately track that person,” the elderly man in black robes explained.
“Oh? What’s this thing that’s so powerful?” Isabela suddenly became interested.
“It’s related to our sect’s secret arts, and I can’t disclose it,” the elderly man in black robes said calmly.
Isabela frowned, a bit displeased, but she ultimately restrained herself.
“Master Hudson, shall we begin?” Owen changed the subject.
“Yes.”
The elderly man in black robes nodded and took out two sealed bamboo tubes from his bag.
On the left bamboo tube, there was a green cloth covering, and on the right one, there was a red cloth covering.
“The green bamboo tube contains a poison. Those bitten by it will experience excruciating pain, as if being gnawed by countless ants, seeking survival but finding only suffering.”
“The red bamboo tube contains a deadly creature. Anyone bitten by it will bleed from all seven orifices and die within three minutes.”
“Now, it’s up to you to choose. Do you want him to suffer immensely or meet his end right here?”
The elderly man in black robes explained and handed the choice to the two individuals before him.
“Isabela, what do you think we should choose?” Owen asked, turning his head.
“Just killing him like this would be too merciful,” Isabela said with a cold expression, her eyes flashing with malice. “Anyone who dares to oppose me will experience unbearable agony. I want him to regret his choices, kneel before me, beg for mercy, and admit his mistakes!”
Upon hearing this, Owen couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
Damn, she truly lives up to the saying that a woman’s heart is as deep and unfathomable as the ocean!
Chapter 1423: Poison Creature
Isabela’s menacing demeanor sent shivers down Owen’s spine.
He had expected her to hesitate a bit, but she immediately demanded that Dustin suffer greatly.
After all, Dustin had helped her in the past. Wasn’t this punishment a bit too severe?
Thinking back to his own actions, Owen felt a bit uneasy.
Fortunately, he had the backing of the Stratford family. Otherwise, in the hands of this crazy woman, he didn’t even want to think about his miserable fate.
“Owen, is there a problem?” Isabela smiled again, displaying an innocent appearance, a complete contrast to her previous maliciousness.
It was like two completely different extremes.
“No, no problem!” Owen laughed heartily. “This kid deserves it. He offended my precious one and should pay the price!”
“Indeed, Owen, you always care about me,” Isabela said sweetly, pointing to the green bamboo tube. “Master Hudson, let’s use the poison in this one to teach that arrogant fool a lesson!”
“When you take someone’s money, you help them resolve their problems. Your call,” the man in black robes nodded without saying much.
He then cut off a piece of fabric from the clothing, dripped some blood onto it, and tossed it into the green bamboo tube. After completing these actions, he chanted a mysterious incantation with an air of mystery.
After his dramatic performance, he suddenly lifted the green cloth and said sharply, “Go!”
“Buzz!”
The moment the green cloth was lifted, a black poisonous insect shot out instantly, flying out of the room at an incredible speed.
“All done. We’ll have results within an hour,” the man in black robes said, shaking his sleeves before sitting back down to enjoy some tea and snacks.
“Thank you for your efforts, Master Hudson.”
Owen smiled slightly and waved his hand. “Bring in the wine!”
With his command, a sumptuous feast of food and wine was quickly brought in.
Along with the gold bars, there was also an exquisite wooden box.
Opening it revealed that it was filled with gold bars.
“Master Hudson, please accept this as a token of our appreciation,” Owen pushed the wooden box filled with gold bars forward.
“No problem. It’s my honor to assist Young Master Owen,” the man in black robes said, showing a rare smile as he naturally accepted the gold bars.
Compared to paper money, he preferred these shining gold items.
“Master Hudson, I’ll raise a toast to you, wishing for a pleasant future cooperation between us.”
Owen poured three glasses of wine, one for each of them.
After clinking glasses and taking a sip, they began to enjoy their drinks, and their spirits gradually lifted.
Owen was quite interested in occult knowledge, so he asked about it, and the man in black robes was willing to share his knowledge in return for the gold bars.
After some conversation, Owen learned that Master Hudson had come from the Witchcraft sect.
So-called occult knowledge was essentially witchcraft, just with a more appealing name.
Owen and the man in black robes were engaged in a lively discussion, while Isabela, sitting beside them, was feeling gloomy.
The topics the two men were discussing didn’t interest her at all, and she felt left out.
After three rounds of drinks and a satisfying meal, Isabela couldn’t hold back any longer and spoke up, “Master Hudson, you mentioned that we would see results within an hour. It’s been quite some time, and there hasn’t been any movement. Did your plan fail? The creature you released, could it have failed?”
“Hmm?”
Hearing this, the man in black robes suppressed his smile. “What’s this, Miss Isabela? Do you doubt my abilities?”
“I just find it strange and wanted to make sure there were no unexpected incidents,” Isabela furrowed her brow slightly.
“What kind of unexpected incident could there be? My poison creatures are carefully cultivated and have never failed. As long as they target their prey, even if the prey flees to the ends of the earth, it’s useless!” the man in black robes said confidently.
“If that’s the case, why is there still no sign of success? How can you be sure it worked?” Isabela persisted with her questions.
Chapter 1424: Backlash
“The creatures I raise require regular feeding with the owner’s essence blood. Over time, a certain connection is established. Once they succeed, I can immediately sense it,” the man in black robes explained.
“That’s quite mystical,” Isabela raised an eyebrow.
“This is occult knowledge. Someone like you, a young lady from a wealthy family, naturally wouldn’t understand its mysteries,” the man in black robes said, feigning profundity.
“If there’s a successful connection, what if it fails?” Isabela asked again.
“Hmm?”
Hearing this, the man in black robes furrowed his brow slightly.
Was this woman deliberately looking for trouble?
“How could that be?” Owen quickly intervened, sensing the tension. “Isabela, don’t overthink it. Master Hudson’s occult knowledge is exceptional, and his methods are foolproof. There’s no way he could fail.”
“Just in case. I mean, what if,” Isabela immediately added.
“Hmph! There’s no ‘what if’!” The man in black robes’ expression darkened, and he said coldly, “As long as that kid isn’t made of metal and has no spiritual protection, he’s destined for a calamity!”
“I don’t understand all these things. I just want to know if there would be a response in case of failure,” Isabela persisted.
“You…”
The man in black robes was getting a bit annoyed.
Was she made of wood? Couldn’t she understand plain language?
He had already said it wouldn’t fail, yet she kept digging for details.
“Don’t get angry, Master Hudson. Isabela is just curious,” Owen tried to defuse the situation.
She’s truly a pampered young lady, completely lacking in insight.
“Hmph!”
The man in black robes picked up his wine glass, drained it in one gulp, and then slammed it onto the table. He said coldly, “If, by some chance, it really fails, then it’s my lack of skill, and I’ll deserve any backlash!”
“Backlash? What kind of backlash?” Isabela continued to inquire.
“It could range from dizziness to weakness for three days,” the man in black robes said with a deep voice.
“I see,” Isabela nodded, suddenly understanding.
It was confirmed that there would indeed be a response in case of failure.
“Miss Isabela, are you satisfied now?” The man in black robes’ face looked a bit unpleasant.
“Master Hudson, please don’t misunderstand. I was just asking casually,” Isabela smiled.
“Wait…”
The man in black robes was about to say something when his expression suddenly froze. “I sense it now. The poison creature is becoming restless. It should be getting close to its target.”
“Really?”
Hearing this, Isabela and Owen immediately became alert, staring intently, awaiting further information.
“It’s getting closer… It’s almost succeeding!”
The man in black robes closed his eyes, carefully sensing, and his emotions became somewhat excited.
“Come on… just a little more.”
The man in black robes muttered to himself.
Isabela and Owen had their hearts in their throats.
“Ha… it’s done…”
Suddenly, the man in black robes opened his eyes, about to share the good news, when his body suddenly trembled violently as if struck by lightning!
The next moment, the man in black robes “puh” and spewed a mouthful of blood.
His whole body rolled over, collapsing to the ground.
Unconscious.
“Ah?”
Seeing this scene, Isabela and Owen were left dumbfounded.
They stared at each other, wide-eyed and puzzled.
What just happened? Weren’t they on the verge of success? Why did he start vomiting blood?
Chapter 1425: venomous creatures
“Master Hudson!”
Realizing the situation, Owen immediately helped him up.
They called for help and even tried acupressure techniques, but the man in black robes didn’t wake up. Instead, he started convulsing violently, with blood streaming from his nose, making the scene especially frightening.
“What’s wrong with Master Hudson? Could it be that he’s possessed by an evil spirit?” Isabela widened her eyes.
He had been perfectly fine just a moment ago, and suddenly he collapsed, exhibiting bizarre convulsions. It was truly inexplicable.
“Quick! Get him to the hospital!”
Owen grew frantic and quickly ordered the servants to carry the man out of the house. They rushed him to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Master Hudson wasn’t an ordinary person; he came from the Witchcraft Sect. If he were to die in the Stratford family’s care, it would undoubtedly lead to enormous trouble.
…
As the night deepened, inside a hospital room in South City:
After a round of emergency treatment, the man in black robes finally stabilized.
Owen paced back and forth in the room, looking somewhat anxious.
On the other hand, Isabela leisurely enjoyed a banana, appearing completely uninterested in the fate of Master Hudson.
She couldn’t care less about whether Master Hudson lived or died; her primary concern was whether he had accomplished what he was supposed to.
“Owen, don’t be nervous. Master Hudson is an expert; nothing serious will happen to him,” Isabela said calmly.
“That’s easy to say, but the situation just now was too frightening. If something were to happen to Master Hudson, we’d be in big trouble,” Owen said with a furrowed brow.
“What kind of trouble could there be? He’s just a sorcerer. With our two major families in control, we have nothing to fear,” Isabela dismissed.
In this region of South City, the Torby and Stratford families held supreme authority. While sorcerers were rare, their combined resources could easily hire multiple sorcerers for any task.
“Isabela, things aren’t as simple as you think…”
Owen began to explain when suddenly, the man lying on the hospital bed began to cough a few times. Slowly, he opened his eyes.
“Master Hudson, you’re finally awake!”
Owen’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly approached, asking, “How are you? Are you okay?”
“Where am I? How did I end up here?” The man in black robes rubbed his temple, his mind still a bit foggy.
“Master Hudson, you fainted and coughed up blood earlier. Don’t you remember?” Owen was perplexed.
“Coughed up blood? Fainted?”
Furrowing his brow, the man in black robes began to recall the events.
Then, as if he remembered something, his face suddenly changed dramatically, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes.
“Oh my!”
The man in black robes exclaimed in terror, threw off the blanket, and bolted out of bed, stumbling all the way.
His panicked behavior seemed as if he had seen a ghost.
“What?”
Watching the man’s strange actions, Owen was momentarily stunned. He quickly followed and blocked his path, asking, “Master Hudson, what’s going on? Why are you running like this?”
“If I don’t run, am I waiting to die?”
The man in black robes turned and shouted, “Owen, oh, Owen, you’ve gotten me into big trouble this time! Do you know who we’re dealing with? It’s an incredibly powerful entity! They could crush us with a flick of their finger!”
“What?”
As soon as these words were uttered, Owen stood frozen on the spot, his face filled with shock. He exclaimed, “Master Hudson, are you not kidding?”
“Do I look like I’m joking with you?” The man in black robes was visibly anxious.
He had remembered.
When he was directing the venomous creatures to attack their target, he suddenly experienced an incredibly intense backlash. He had never encountered such a situation before, and it caused him to cough up blood and lose consciousness.
Chapter 1426: Master of Mysticism
“Incredible! You two have no idea of the extent of your ignorance!” The man in black robes said indignantly. “The person who caused me to cough up blood is by no means an ordinary individual. You’ve been frightened out of your wits for no reason! His power far exceeds your imagination! If I were you, I’d immediately stop what I’m doing and offer a sincere apology to that person. Otherwise, once that formidable figure becomes furious, you’ll regret it beyond words!”
He came from the Cult of Witchcraft and knew very well what such a severe backlash implied. It meant that the other person was, at the very least, a master of mysticism. Perhaps even more powerful!
“Master Hudson, don’t be so alarmist,” Isabela retorted. “Dustin is just a doctor. What could he possibly do? You’ve exaggerated this to the extreme. If this nobody managed to scare you so much, I have to question whether you have any real abilities.”
“Exactly,” Owen chimed in. “We know exactly who Dustin is, and he’s far from being as formidable as you claim.”
“A nobody like you managed to scare you to the point of coughing up blood,” Isabela continued, “and now you’re trying to scare us with your baseless stories? You’re just a charlatan who’s lost his touch.”
The man in black robes clenched his fists in frustration, his face red with anger. He had risked his life to give them a warning, and this was how they responded.
“Master Hudson, calm down. Perhaps there’s a misunderstanding,” Owen hastily tried to defuse the situation. “I believe Dustin certainly doesn’t possess such abilities. Could it be that there was a mistake on your part that led to your injury?”
“Impossible!” the man in black robes immediately refuted. “My methods have always been infallible; I’ve never made a mistake before. This time, I truly encountered an exceptional individual!”
“Hmph! Never made a mistake before? That’s laughable,” Isabela scoffed. “In just a few days, you’ve already made two mistakes. What face do you have to claim your methods are infallible? From my perspective, you’re just incompetent!”
“You… You’ve gone too far!” The man in black robes was about to erupt in anger, but his emotions got the best of him, and he coughed up blood once more, nearly falling to the ground.
“Master Hudson!”
Owen rushed to help, but the man in black robes pushed him away, saying coldly, “I’ve said all I needed to. If you don’t believe me, you’ll have to face the consequences yourselves.”
With that, he stumbled out of the hospital room without looking back.
“This so-called ‘Master’ is nothing more than a charlatan!” Isabela sneered. “In just a few days, he’s made two mistakes already. It’s ridiculous. In my opinion, he’s simply incompetent!”
“Hmph! What a bunch of nonsense,” she continued. “He’s already warned us, and if we choose not to listen, it’s our own fault.”
“Isabela, I have a feeling that something is a miss with this situation,” Owen said, trying to be cautious.
“What’s there to investigate?” Isabela replied. “He’s just a countryside guy. What kind of waves can he make? If you’re not willing to take action, I’ll find someone myself. I won’t trouble you.”
“Seeing you put it that way, it’s my honor to help my precious one,” Owen said, wrapping his arm around her waist and smiling. “Rest assured, tomorrow I’ll spare no expense to find another expert and make sure Dustin pays the price!”
“That’s more like it,” Isabela replied with a smile.
Any man who had rejected her would never have a good ending.
Chapter 1427: Business World
At midnight, Dustin bid farewell to Natasha and returned to his villa in the southern part of the city.
Although they felt reluctant to part, they couldn’t afford to draw too much attention to their relationship. Dustin’s mission was too dangerous, and he didn’t want Natasha to be implicated.
So, from now on, they could either meet in secret or keep their encounters to a minimum. As the granddaughter of the Duke of Duncan, Natasha was too conspicuous. Spending too much time together would risk exposing their relationship.
The night passed quickly.
The next day, in the early morning, Dustin got up and headed to the Imperial Tower to meet with Hazel.
At the same time, same place, and same private room, they sat facing each other, sipping tea and chatting.
“Young man, regarding our cooperation, I have obtained the support of my family. In the time to come, the Lancaster Clan will invest its full strength in jointly developing and promoting the Jade Dew Cream,” Hazel said.
“That’s a wise choice,” Dustin replied with a slight smile, unsurprised by the decision. Given such an excellent opportunity, any family with ambition wouldn’t easily let it slip away.
“In addition, I’ve already arranged the pharmaceutical factory, medicinal herbs, and pharmacists. We can officially begin production today. However, we still have two challenges to overcome,” Hazel continued.
“Oh? What challenges are those?” Dustin asked.
“First, the prescription you provided is too difficult for ordinary pharmacists. The success rate is low, and the quality is hard to guarantee,” Hazel brought up the issue.
“That’s simple. Select a group of pharmacists with good comprehension and trustworthiness, and I’ll personally teach them. It will only take three days, and they’ll be capable of working independently,” Dustin replied with confidence.
“That would be ideal,” Hazel nodded. “Now, let’s talk about the second challenge. In the Southern City area, the pharmaceutical business is dominated by the Stratford family. They have a monopoly on reputation, connections, influence, and resources. Our Lancaster Clan is significantly weaker in comparison. Especially after collaborating with the Torby family, the Stratford family’s dominance is even more unshakeable. With our Jade Dew Cream having superior effects and lower prices, it won’t matter. If we release the product, dealers won’t buy from us if the Stratford family simply hints that they shouldn’t.”
The business world heavily values personal relationships and connections.
“The Stratford family has a firm foothold in the pharmaceutical market, and with the influence of the Torby family, it’s unrealistic for us to compete directly with them,” Hazel explained. “Right now, we need to find an alternative approach.”
“So, do you have any suggestions?” Dustin didn’t answer directly but asked another question.
“My suggestion is to start with the other three major districts and cooperate with other prominent families,” Hazel replied. “This way, we can share the pressure with multiple allies, and our future development will be smoother.”
She understood that Jade Dew Cream, a top-tier external wound medicine, was a huge opportunity. It was a piece of cake too big for the Lancester Clan to swallow alone. Sharing it with others would be the wisest choice.
“That’s a good idea. I’ve also considered that approach. We should start with other districts, find a powerful ally, open up the market, and then move on to encircle the Stratford and Torby families,” Dustin nodded in agreement.
“Hehe… it seems we think alike!” Hazel playfully blinked her eyes.
“Do you have any suitable candidates?” Dustin acted as if he hadn’t noticed.
“Among the Eight Great Clans, the only family that can compete with the Stratford family in the field of medicine and is relatively reliable is the Thompson family in the East District,” Hazel provided the answer.
“The Thompson family? One of the Top Four Clans?” Dustin raised an eyebrow.
“That’s right.”
Chapter 1428: A Strong Preference for Men
Hazel smiled and said, “Among the Eight Great Clans, the Langford, Thompson, Green, and Turner families are at the forefront, with the Torby, Stratford, Parker, and Sterling families slightly behind. As long as we can form an alliance with the Thompson family, dealing with the Torby and Stratford families will be much easier.”
“Very well, let’s go with the Thompson family,” Dustin nodded and praised her, “It seems you’ve done your homework. Have you already contacted someone in the Thompson family?”
“You’re indeed sharp,” Hazel playfully smiled. “You guessed it right. I’ve already found a target in the Thompson family. As long as we convince him, cooperation won’t be a problem.”
“Oh? Who is this person?” Dustin was curious.
“He is the youngest son of the Thompson family’s patriarch, Samuel Thompson!” Hazel said.
“Samuel Thompson?” Dustin raised an eyebrow. “That name is quite unique.”
“Young man, don’t underestimate him,” Hazel said with a smirk. “Samuel Thompson is the apple of the Thompson family’s eye. He is pampered by every member of the family from top to bottom.”
“So impressive? Does Mr. Samuel have any exceptional qualities?” Dustin became even more curious.
“Of course!” Hazel smiled. “Mr. Samuel’s exceptional quality is that he was born into the right family. The patriarch of the Thompson family had more than a dozen daughters before finally having Samuel Thompson when he was old enough to know his destiny. As the only son of the Thompson family, Mr. Samuel has been showered with love and attention since the day he was born. He’s treated like a precious gem, carried carefully and handled delicately. Grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, and even his more than a dozen sisters all dote on him immensely. Just think about it, what kind of weight does such a person carry in the Thompson family?”
Listening to the description, Dustin couldn’t help but look intrigued. Having more than a dozen daughters and finally getting a son was indeed an unusual situation, especially in a prominent family. Samuel seemed to have hit the jackpot from the moment he was born.
With such a status and upbringing, he didn’t need to compete or connive with others. Starting from his birth, he became the heir of a prestigious family and the object of everyone’s affection.
His position and status were even more comfortable than being born into royalty.
“So, are you satisfied with the choice I made?” Hazel asked with a smile.
“Nobody is more suitable than him,” Dustin raised his thumb.
As long as he convinced Samuel, the Thompson family’s side would naturally not be a problem.
“Young man, don’t get too excited too soon. Samuel has been pampered since childhood, and his personality is a bit unique, difficult for ordinary people to understand, so I’m not confident,” Hazel shook her head.
“Regardless, we have to give it a try. Cater to his preferences, and perhaps we can make some progress,” Dustin said.
“It will depend on your abilities,” Hazel said with a meaningful smile. “I’ve already inquired. Samuel is coming to Emperor’s Pavilion for breakfast today. It should be almost time. Show your best.”
“Me?” Dustin was taken aback.
“Of course,” Hazel smirked. “Samuel has a unique personality and unique interests. I’ve heard he dislikes women but has a strong preference for men. You look so handsome, with such a good physique. As long as you make a little sacrifice, I believe there shouldn’t be a problem.”
Dustin’s eye twitched, and he almost couldn’t hold back a curse.
This woman, she must be doing this on purpose.
“Well… he’s here now. Good luck,” Hazel said.
Chapter 1429: Client’s Father Happy
“Here… the person has arrived. Good luck to you,” Hazel suddenly grinned mischievously and pointed in a certain direction with her delicate chin.
Dustin followed her gaze and saw a young man dressed in elegant attire, with clear eyebrows and bright eyes, gracefully ascending to the second floor like the center of the universe.
The man had long hair, held a folding fan, and walked with a confident stride. He exuded the charm of a classic handsome hero from ancient times.
Around him, a group of bodyguards and servants followed closely, providing constant protection. Anyone attempting to get close was blocked.
If anyone made any suspicious moves, they might be dealt with on the spot.
“How is he? Doesn’t he look good? If you really go for it, you won’t lose out,” Hazel said, stifling a laugh with her hand.
Her excitement couldn’t be concealed.
A showdown between two men, how thrilling.
She had to find an opportunity to sneakily take some pictures and enjoy them later.
“Miss Hazel, could you please be more serious?” Dustin said irritably.
What was this woman thinking?
“I’m being serious! It’s business, after all. We need to make the client’s father happy,” Hazel winked playfully.
“Let me make it clear in advance, I won’t sell my body,” Dustin said firmly.
“Well, that will depend on your abilities. If you can convince Samuel, there won’t be a need to sacrifice your looks,” Hazel chuckled.
“Why do I feel like you’re deliberately setting a trap for me to fall into?” Dustin looked at her strangely.
“Don’t talk nonsense. I’m a serious woman and don’t enjoy looking at such lewd things,” Hazel said seriously, but her eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled.
“Alright, I’ll go over and test the waters.”
Dustin took a deep breath, finished his tea in one gulp, and then stood up, walking towards the private room on the opposite side.
Inside Samuel’s private room at that moment, a group of bodyguards stood guard both inside and outside, not allowing any strangers to get close. Even the waitstaff who delivered tea and dishes could only stop at the door, where Samuel’s servants would inspect the items for poison before bringing them inside personally.
The entire process was very meticulous and smooth, eliminating any risks.
“Halt! Who are you?!”
Dustin had just approached when he was blocked by several bodyguards at the door.
Burly figures, like solid doors, obstructed Dustin’s view, making it difficult for him to see the situation inside the room.
“May I ask if the young master of the Thompson family is inside?” Dustin asked politely.
“Even if he is, what’s it to you? Our young master doesn’t see outsiders. Please leave immediately!”
The guards at the door were vigilant, their tone stern.
As they spoke, their hands moved to their waists, showing a high level of alertness. If Dustin made any sudden movements, they would draw their guns to eliminate the threat.
“There’s no need to be nervous, gentlemen. I mean no harm.”
Dustin raised his hand slowly, indicating that he posed no threat, and said, “I came here today out of curiosity, mainly to discuss a business opportunity with Mr. Samuel. I believe he would be very interested.”
“Business?”
The guards exchanged glances and then started to size up Dustin.
He did look good, the type their young master liked.
However, his background was unclear, and that didn’t matter how good-looking he was.
“If you want to see our young master, you need to submit a written request, state your identity, and wait for our verification. Only then will our young master decide whether to meet with you,” one of the bodyguards replied.
“Is it that complicated?” Dustin furrowed his brow slightly.
“Complicated?”
The bodyguard snorted, “There are countless people who want to meet our young master every day. If you think it’s too complicated, then don’t bother!”
Who did he think he was kidding?
The Thompson family was a top-tier aristocratic clan, and their young master was the sole heir. It wasn’t easy to just request a meeting.
“Gentlemen, I have urgent matters to discuss with Mr. Samuel. I kindly request that you inform him,” Dustin said, bowing slightly.
Chapter 1430: A Business Opportunity
“Regardless of the matter, it must be done according to the rules!” The bodyguard refused firmly.
“Very well, I’ll speak directly with Mr. Samuel.”
“Gentlemen, my apologies.”
Dustin said sorry and then raised one hand.
“Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh…”
A row of silver needles shot out, accurately hitting the necks of several bodyguards.
The bodyguards immediately stiffened, immobilized, unable to move or even make a sound, their eyes the only things they could move.
Their expressions were filled with astonishment.
“A necessary measure, please understand.”
Dustin bowed slightly, then pushed past the two immobilized guards and stepped into the room.
As he entered the private room, a sharp gaze immediately locked onto him, accompanied by a chilling aura.
“Swoosh!”
In the next moment, a black steel knife, carrying a fierce blade aura, viciously slashed toward Dustin’s neck.
Dustin raised an eyebrow and instinctively took a step back.
The blade narrowly missed his throat, sending a bone-chilling sensation that made his hair stand on end.
“Bang!”
The open room door was cut into pieces by the blade, and even the wall behind it bore a long, deep gash.
This swift and fierce strike was nearly impossible to defend against for anyone below the level of a Grandmaster.
“Hmm?”
The person wielding the blade let out a puzzled sound, seemingly surprised that Dustin had managed to evade the lethal strike.
Just as she was about to deliver a second strike, Dustin quickly spoke up, “Wait! I have business to discuss with Mr. Samuel.”
“Swoosh!”
Without any hesitation, the person swung the blade for a second time.
This strike was even faster, fiercer, and more ruthless, clearly possessing the strength of a Martial Grandmaster!
“Wait…”
A lazy voice sounded.
The black steel knife suddenly stopped mid-air with a “buzz,” its blade, as sharp as cutting iron like mud, less than ten centimeters away from Dustin’s neck.
Dustin let out a sigh of relief.
If they continued like this, someone might get hurt, and it wouldn’t end well.
“Clang!”
The long knife was sheathed.
Dustin could now see clearly that the person wielding the blade was actually a young woman in her twenties.
She was dressed in martial attire, with a stern expression and sharp eyes.
Her entire body exuded a chilling aura.
Most importantly, despite her young age, she was a Martial Grandmaster.
At her age, with such innate talent and strength, even in the competitive city of Stonia, she would be considered among the very best.
To have a gifted Martial Grandmaster as a personal bodyguard indicated how much the Thompson family valued Samuel.
“To evade Anna’s strike is proof enough that you’re not an ordinary person,” Samuel said calmly, sitting in his chair, holding a fan and gently swaying it. He looked Dustin up and down, clearly showing increased interest. “Risking your life to see me, tell me, what is it that you want?”
“I came here today uninvited, mainly to discuss a business opportunity with you,” Dustin replied with a slight smile.
“Business?” Samuel asked. “It’s not another investment scheme, is it? I may have a lot of money, but I’m not foolish.”
“You misunderstand, Mr. Samuel,” Dustin explained. “The business I want to discuss doesn’t require you to invest a single cent. It only requires access to the Thompson family’s connections to open up a market.”
“Oh? What makes you think I would help you?” Samuel raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. “Or is there something special about you that can attract my attention?”
“What’s special?”
Facing Samuel Thompson’s meaningful gaze, the corners of Dustin’s eyes twitched twice, and he felt his scalp go numb.
This guy doesn’t really want my body, does he?
Dustin took a deep breath, calmed down and said, “Young Mr. Thompson, I heard that the Thompson family has developed very well in medicine, and here I have a magical spiritual medicine called Jade Dew Ointment. It can not only stop bleeding and heal wounds, but also It can remove scars, once it comes out, it will be enough for the Thompson family to make a lot of money.”
“Spiritual medicine?”
Samuel Thompson picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said without interest: “There are countless medicines like this in our Thompson family. For example, Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine is specially used to treat wounds and remove scars, and its effect is far better than those on the market. Those spiritual medicines.”
“Of course I’ve heard about Thompson’s golden sore medicine, but it’s still a lot worse than my Jade Dew Ointment.” Dustin said with a smile.
“Oh? So confident?” Samuel Thompson was quite surprised.
Thompsonjia Medicine is the leader in the industry.
Whether it is acquisitions or drugs developed, they are all top-notch.
And Thompson’s golden sore medicine is even more famous and the sales volume is extremely good.
A spiritual medicine that he had never heard of before dared to challenge Thompson’s golden sore medicine. He was curious, where did the man in front of him have the confidence?
“Not confidence, but fact.”
Dustin said solemnly: “It is no exaggeration to say that the healing effect of Jade Dew Ointment is at least ten times that of Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine!”
“What? Ten times?”
Hearing this, Samuel Thompson’s volume was raised a bit, and he asked: “You are not playing me on purpose, are you? Look at me, do you look like a badass?”
You know, Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine is already the best spiritual medicine on the market.
A Jade Dew Ointment that I had never heard of, dared to claim that it was ten times as effective as Thompson’s golden sore medicine.
He was simply fooled into thinking he was a fool.
“Young Mr. Thompson, don’t be impatient. If it’s true or not, just try it and you’ll know.”
Dustin smiled slightly and didn’t explain much.
Instead, in the same way as before, a cut was made on the arm, and then Jade Dew Ointment was applied.
After waiting for about a stick of incense, Dustin wiped off the remaining Jade Dew Ointment, revealing a brand new arm.
The previous wounds have suddenly recovered as before.
“How can it be?”
Seeing this scene, Samuel Thompson couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
Even though he was well-informed, he was also shocked by the scene in front of him.
Such a long wound will disappear immediately. The effect of this medicine is too miraculous, right?
Down’s syndrome medicine has achieved its current status after years of research and development.
However, the performance of this Jade Dew Cream completely beats the Thompson syndrome medicine.
The medicine is more than ten times more effective.
It’s an exaggeration!
“How’s it going? Are you satisfied with my Jade Dew Cream, Mr. Thompson?” Dustin seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
“This…” Samuel Thompson’s expression froze.
More than satisfaction?
If this medicine comes out, all the spiritual medicines on the market will no longer be used.
This is completely a dimensionality reduction blow.
“Master, be careful of fraud!”
At this time, the female guard Anna, who had been watching with cold eyes, suddenly spoke.
“I wonder if Miss Anna has any concerns?” Dustin asked.
“How can there be such a magical medicine? I suspect that you have tampered with it just now.” Anna said with a cold face.
In her opinion, Dustin must have used some kind of cover-up trick to deliberately deceive.
Just like those magicians on the stage, they cut people up and then put them back together intact.
These are all tricks to fool people.
“It seems that Miss Anna can’t trust me. How about you try it yourself?” Dustin pushed the jade dew ointment to the table.
“Just try it.”
Without saying anything, Anna drew out the knife and scratched her thigh.
As the blade cut across, Anna’s thigh was immediately torn open and dripping with blood.
Chapter 1432
“What’s special?”
Facing Samuel Thompson’s meaningful gaze, the corners of Dustin’s eyes twitched twice, and he felt his scalp go numb.
This guy doesn’t really want my body, does he?
Dustin took a deep breath, calmed down and said, “Young Mr. Thompson, I heard that the Thompson family has developed very well in medicine, and here I have a magical spiritual medicine called Jade Dew Ointment. It can not only stop bleeding and heal wounds, but also It can remove scars, once it comes out, it will be enough for the Thompson family to make a lot of money.”
“Spiritual medicine?”
Samuel Thompson picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said without interest: “There are countless medicines like this in our Thompson family. For example, Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine is specially used to treat wounds and remove scars, and its effect is far better than those on the market. Those spiritual medicines.”
“Of course I’ve heard about Thompson’s golden sore medicine, but it’s still a lot worse than my Jade Dew Ointment.” Dustin said with a smile.
“Oh? So confident?” Samuel Thompson was quite surprised.
Thompsonjia Medicine is the leader in the industry.
Whether it is acquisitions or drugs developed, they are all top-notch.
And Thompson’s golden sore medicine is even more famous and the sales volume is extremely good.
A spiritual medicine that he had never heard of before dared to challenge Thompson’s golden sore medicine. He was curious, where did the man in front of him have the confidence?
“Not confidence, but fact.”
Dustin said solemnly: “It is no exaggeration to say that the healing effect of Jade Dew Ointment is at least ten times that of Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine!”
“What? Ten times?”
Hearing this, Samuel Thompson’s volume was raised a bit, and he asked: “You are not playing me on purpose, are you? Look at me, do you look like a badass?”
You know, Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine is already the best spiritual medicine on the market.
A Jade Dew Ointment that I had never heard of, dared to claim that it was ten times as effective as Thompson’s golden sore medicine.
He was simply fooled into thinking he was a fool.
“Young Mr. Thompson, don’t be impatient. If it’s true or not, just try it and you’ll know.”
Dustin smiled slightly and didn’t explain much.
Instead, in the same way as before, a cut was made on the arm, and then Jade Dew Ointment was applied.
After waiting for about a stick of incense, Dustin wiped off the remaining Jade Dew Ointment, revealing a brand new arm.
The previous wounds have suddenly recovered as before.
“How can it be?”
Seeing this scene, Samuel Thompson couldn’t help but widen his eyes.
Even though he was well-informed, he was also shocked by the scene in front of him.
Such a long wound will disappear immediately. The effect of this medicine is too miraculous, right?
Down’s syndrome medicine has achieved its current status after years of research and development.
However, the performance of this Jade Dew Cream completely beats the Thompson syndrome medicine.
The medicine is more than ten times more effective.
It’s an exaggeration!
“How’s it going? Are you satisfied with my Jade Dew Cream, Mr. Thompson?” Dustin seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
“This…” Samuel Thompson’s expression froze.
More than satisfaction?
If this medicine comes out, all the spiritual medicines on the market will no longer be used.
This is completely a dimensionality reduction blow.
“Master, be careful of fraud!”
At this time, the female guard Anna, who had been watching with cold eyes, suddenly spoke.
“I wonder if Miss Anna has any concerns?” Dustin asked.
“How can there be such a magical medicine? I suspect that you have tampered with it just now.” Anna said with a cold face.
In her opinion, Dustin must have used some kind of cover-up trick to deliberately deceive.
Just like those magicians on the stage, they cut people up and then put them back together intact.
These are all tricks to fool people.
“It seems that Miss Anna can’t trust me. How about you try it yourself?” Dustin pushed the jade dew ointment to the table.
“Just try it.”
Without saying anything, Anna drew out the knife and scratched her thigh.
As the blade cut across, Anna’s thigh was immediately torn open and dripping with blood.
Chapter 1433
“Why are you so nervous? I won’t eat you.”
Samuel Thompson pinched Dustin’s broad shoulders and praised: “Looking thin, I didn’t expect it to be quite strong to the touch. It should be that he looks thin when he is wearing clothes, but he looks fleshy when he is undressed, right? Yes, it’s really good.”
Dustin’s goosebumps instantly covered his whole body. He quickly pushed Samuel Thompson’s hand away and said solemnly: “Let’s talk business. If you have other needs, I really can’t satisfy them.”
“Dustin, I’m doing it for your own good. With the Thompson family as your backer, you can almost walk sideways in Stonia in the future. It’s just a little sacrifice. It’s no big deal. You know, most people don’t have this blessing.” Samuel Thompson said earnestly.
“Forget it, I can’t afford your blessing.” Dustin waved his hands again and again.
Making him sell his ass is worse than killing him.
“You! You are so blessed that you don’t know how to be blessed. If it weren’t for your good looks and versatile talents, do you think I would take advantage of you?”
Samuel Thompson shook his head and sighed: “Do you know how many people want to be my brother-in-law? You can line up directly to the east of the city from here. I’m giving you a chance!”
“etc!”
Dustin was suddenly stunned: “What did you just say? Brother-in-law?”
Aren’t you greedy for your body? How did he become a brother-in-law?
“certainly.”
Samuel Thompson said seriously: “I have a total of seven sisters, four of whom are married now, and three more who are waiting to be married at home. They are all very young. I, as a younger brother, am worried!”
Everyone in the world said that he had a good reincarnation, but they didn’t understand his troubles at all.
As the only child in the family, he has been placed on high expectations since he was a child, so it is natural that he cannot just lie down.
There are so many things to learn every day. Fortunately, I still have a bright mind and am outstanding in all aspects.
But it was his sisters’ marriages that troubled him the most.
Firstly, it requires being well-matched, secondly, it requires good looks, thirdly, it requires outstanding talent, and fourthly, it requires paying attention to character.
There are simply too many demands from all aspects.
The most important thing is that he is not looking for one brother-in-law, but three!
One can imagine how difficult it is.
So whenever he has time, he will look for suitable partners for his sisters.
After the observation just now, he found that Dustin was pretty good in all aspects, so he had evil thoughts and wanted him to be his brother-in-law.
“It turned out to be brother-in-law?” Dustin breathed a sigh of relief: “I was shocked, I thought…”
“Why?”
Samuel Thompson was startled, and then suddenly realized: “Oh~ I understand, you don’t think I have anything wrong with you, do you?”
“This…” Dustin was quite embarrassed.
There is indeed something wrong with the other party’s words and actions just now.
“Is it rumored that I am as good as Long Yang?” Samuel Thompson smiled.
“It’s probably a rumor, right?” Dustin wasn’t sure.
“Well… Actually, it’s not really gossip, because I spread the news myself.” Samuel Thompson looked calm.
“Huh?” Dustin was stunned for a moment, a little confused.
“You also know that handsome people always have some troubles.”
Samuel Thompson smoothed his hair with his fingers, and said very narcissistically: “A handsome man like me, with a rich family background, and a talented man, has an endless stream of women who fall into his arms every day, like crucian carp crossing the river.
In order to avoid some trouble, I simply claimed that I liked men. Over time, such rumors began to spread. “
“So that’s the case.” Dustin nodded.
The strangeness in my heart finally calmed down.
Hazel Lancaster’s psychological induction before, coupled with some of Samuel Thompson’s behaviors just now, are indeed easy to be misunderstood.
Fortunately, we clarified it in person, otherwise there would inevitably be some grudges in future cooperation.
Chapter 1434
“Dustin, then again, do you want to consider becoming my brother-in-law?”
“As long as you marry my sister, the Thompson family will be your backing from now on. You can get wind and rain whenever you want, and you can sit at home and enjoy happiness every day.”
“The key point is that my three sisters are all as beautiful as flowers, and they are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. They will never let you suffer.”
Samuel Thompson spared no effort to sell, giving full play to his matchmaker qualities.
“Young Mr. Thompson is joking. I’m just a nobody. I really can’t compete with the daughters of the Thompson family.” Dustin declined politely.
“It’s okay, I don’t care about these, as long as I like you, you can be my brother-in-law, and my sisters will not refuse.”
As Samuel Thompson spoke, he took out his mobile phone from his pocket, pulled out the photos, and began to introduce Dustin one by one: “Come on, come on… Come and take a look. These are the photos of my sisters. You can look at them from the inside.” Choose one, choose whoever you like, don’t have to worry about it, and leave the rest to me.”
“ah?”
Dustin’s mouth twitched.
Why does this guy seem to be selling products?
And it’s free, you don’t need to spend money at all, just pick it up if you like it.
Can’t wait?
“How about it? My sisters are all very beautiful, right? If you don’t feel satisfied with one, you can have two. As long as your body can bear it, I don’t care.” Samuel Thompson said happily.
“Young Mr. Thompson, I appreciate your kindness, but I already have a fiancée, so I don’t need to mention this matter anymore.” Dustin shook his head and declined.
“What’s a fiancée? As long as you’re not married.” Samuel Thompson said indifferently: “Isn’t your fiancée more beautiful than my sisters?”
“It is indeed prettier than your sisters.” Dustin nodded.
“Forehead……”
Samuel Thompson’s face froze and he was speechless.
Can this guy talk?
“That’s all. If you’re not interested, I won’t force you. I can only say that we are destined to be incompatible.” Samuel Thompson shook his head regretfully, as if he had suffered a huge loss.
“Mr. Thompson, the matter about Jade Dew Ointment…” Dustin hesitated to speak.
“Don’t worry, business is business, and feelings are feelings. I can understand these things clearly.”
Samuel Thompson displayed his folding fan and said coolly: “As long as you produce this Jade Dew Cream, our Thompson family will definitely support it. Then we can all make money together, why not?”
“Mr. Thompson is indeed wise, so I wish our business will be prosperous.” Dustin smiled and raised his glass.
“Come on! Do it!”
Samuel Thompson picked up the teacup, clinked it, and drank it all in one gulp.
“Oh, by the way, Dustin…”
At this time, Samuel Thompson seemed to have thought of something. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously: “Besides Jade Dew Cream, do you have any other elixirs? It’s the kind of thing that can make men become powerful.”
“Become powerful?”
Dustin was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized: “Could it be that Mr. Thompson is referring to aphrodisiacs?”
“Hush!”
Samuel Thompson was so frightened that he quickly made a silence gesture and whispered: “As long as you understand, there is no need to say it. In addition, I solemnly declare that I am not incapable, I just want to be more powerful. Do you understand?”
“understand.”
Dustin smiled and nodded: “There is no medicine to become powerful, but I didn’t bring it with me. Next time we meet, I will give you a bottle directly to ensure that you become (cannot be shown), unparalleled in power!”
“Good brother! You really understand me!”
Samuel Thompson’s eyes lit up and he said excitedly: “From today on, you are my half-brother! If you have any trouble in the future, just come to me!”
Dustin’s Jade Dew Cream is so miraculous, so it shouldn’t be a bad aphrodisiac, right?
Hehe, I’m a little excited just thinking about it.
Chapter 1435
After Dustin reached an agreement with Samuel Thompson, he immediately called Hazel Lancaster over in the bread room.
The three discussed it in detail and signed the relevant contract.
At this point, the tripartite alliance was formally established.
In the next two days, Dustin taught the pharmacist how to make Jade Dew Cream while working on rebuilding Hanbridge medical center.
Running at both ends alone is extremely busy.
Fortunately, with Hazel Lancaster’s help, things quickly got on track.
As for the Torby and Stratford families, the progress is faster, and the Jade Dew Cream produced has entered the sales stage.
And also changed the name, called “rejuvenation ointment”.
Meaning, rejuvenation with a wonderful hand.
Although the drug content of “Rejuvenation Cream” is not up to standard, under the influence of money making ability, these are nothing.
After building momentum, the “Rejuvenation Ointment” of the Torby and Stratford families has become famous.
Although the price is very expensive, the response has been very good, especially the amazing healing effect, which has attracted countless pharmaceutical dealers to flock to it.
It even alarmed the top brass of the military.
“Rejuvenation Ointment” is an ointment that can quickly stop bleeding and heal injuries. It is definitely a rare treasure for soldiers who are often injured. It can also save lives at critical moments.
Therefore, all departments of the military attach great importance to this.
Wave after wave of people came after hearing the news; batch after batch of orders came one after another.
In just two days, the Torby and Stratford families have received a large number of orders, and business has never been hotter.
Various medical experts even assert that this rejuvenating ointment will become an unprecedented hit!
…
noon.
Dongcheng, in the office of the chairman of Thompson’s Pharmaceutical Group.
A smartly dressed and beautiful woman was sitting quietly on a swivel chair, listening to the female secretary’s report.
“Director Thompson, we have investigated clearly. The rejuvenation ointment that suddenly appeared on the market is a product jointly researched by the Stratford Family and the Torby Family. Its efficacy is very miraculous, far better than the Thompson’s golden sore medicine.”
“If this momentum continues, the situation of our Thompson’s Medicine will be very bleak!”
As the female secretary spoke, she put the investigation materials in her hand on her desk.
Helen Thompson took a closer look and frowned slightly: “How could this happen? How could they have developed such a good medicine in just a few days?”
As the daughter of Thompson’s parents and the chairman of Thompson’s Pharmaceuticals, she knows the Torby and Stratford families very well.
Although the two parties are both wealthy, they are indeed competitive, so she has been secretly following the development of the Torby and Stratford families.
There were even spies inside the two companies.
Among other things, it is absolutely impossible for the Torby and Stratford families to hide their medical research from her.
But this time, before the rejuvenation ointment came out, she didn’t receive any news at all, as if it appeared out of thin air, which was really strange.
“Director Thompson, what should we do now? Do you want to contact the Torby and Stratford families to see if we can cooperate?” the female secretary suggested.
“It’s not that easy.”
Helen Thompson shook her head: “They obviously came prepared this time. If we take the initiative to seek cooperation, we will probably be torn apart.”
“But if we don’t choose to cooperate, some of our highly profitable drugs for Down syndrome will not be able to survive. Then the stock price will plummet and we will suffer heavy losses, which will be even worse.” The female secretary looked worried.
“Let me see…”
Helen Thompson gently rubbed her temples, and began to think carefully.
If they choose to cooperate, the Torby and Stratford families will definitely raise prices on the ground, take the opportunity to seize the Thompson family market, and win over Thompson family customers.
If they don’t cooperate, Thompson Corporation will suffer heavy losses. Over time, the market will still be swallowed up, and customers will still be robbed.
What a dilemma.
“Harmon ding ding…”
At this time, the phone on the table rang.
When Helen Thompson answered the call, a familiar voice came: “Dr. Thompson, Miss Isabela and Mr. Owen Stratford are here to visit. I wonder if you are free?”
Chapter 1436
“Invite them in.” Helen Thompson replied.
“yes.”
The phone hangs up.
After a while, the office door opened.
Owen Stratford and Isabela walked in hand in hand, with happy faces and smiles on their lips.
“Director Thompson, we came here uninvited today. We shouldn’t disturb you, right?” Owen Stratford looked polite.
As for Isabela, she was more straightforward and sat on the sofa minding her own business, looking like a leader.
“Mr. Owen, Miss Isabela, I wonder if you two have come to visit us. Do you have any advice?” Helen Thompson said calmly.
“Don’t take advice seriously. We came here this time to discuss business with you, Mr. Thompson.” Owen Stratford smiled half-heartedly.
“Business? What business?” Helen Thompson looked calm, pretending not to know.
“Director Thompson, have you heard about the rejuvenation ointment recently developed by our Stratford and Torby Family?” Owen Stratford asked.
“I heard something, what’s wrong?” Helen Thompson’s expression remained unchanged.
“Now that you’ve heard it, it’s easy to handle.”
Owen Stratford smiled: “The rejuvenation ointment we developed is a holy medicine for healing. As long as it is widely promoted, it will definitely crush all spiritual medicines on the market, including your Thompson’s golden sore medicine.”
“Young Mr. Owen, are you a little too confident? Although your rejuvenation ointment is good, our Thompson’s golden sore medicine is not bad either.”
“It’s not confidence, it’s fact.”
Owen Stratford smiled meaningfully: “Dr. Thompson, you are a smart man. You should understand the gap between the two. It is the general trend. It is useless not to admit it.”
“So, what do you want Mr. Owen to say? You might as well get straight to the point.” Helen Thompson remained calm.
“readily!”
Owen Stratford snapped his fingers and said with a smile, “Miss Helen Thompson, our rejuvenation ointment will soon sweep the entire market, but for smoother development, I hope to cooperate with Thompson’s Medicine.”
“Oh? What kind of cooperation method?”
Helen Thompson put her fingers on the table with her fingers crossed, showing a look of attentive listening.
“It’s very simple. It will be produced by our two companies, and then promoted nationwide through the Thompson family’s sales channels. In this way, the rejuvenation ointment can occupy a large market in the shortest possible time. By then, we will be able to make a lot of money.” .” Owen Stratford smiled.
“Sounds good, but how to divide the benefits?” Helen Thompson asked back.
It is inevitable that the rejuvenation ointment will become a hit. Only by cooperating with the Torby and Stratford families can we better recover the losses.
Of course, this tendency cannot be too obvious, otherwise it will be easily manipulated.
“We have discussed internally and plan to give 30% to Thompson’s Medicine…”
Owen Stratford held out three fingers and was about to make a quotation when Isabela, who was sitting on the sofa, suddenly said: “I’ll give you 10% of the profit.”
“Um?”
As soon as these words came out, Helen Thompson immediately frowned.
Even the smile on Owen Stratford’s face couldn’t help but freeze.
The two families had discussed together before that in order to open up the market as soon as possible, it would be best to give the Thompson family 30% of the profits.
After it is completely famous, the share ratio will be gradually reduced.
As a result, Isabela was in a good position, and she kept the share ratio as low as possible as soon as she opened her mouth.
Thirty percent profit dropped directly to 10%.
It was so dark!
“Miss Isabela, are you sincerely discussing business?” Helen Thompson said with a cold face.
“Director Thompson, ten percent profit is already the limit we can give.”
Isabela said calmly: “After all, the rejuvenation ointment is researched and produced by our two families. Your Thompson family has done nothing. It is only responsible for sales. Ten percent is considered very high.”
“If you are not sincere, then there is no need to talk about cooperation anymore!” Helen Thompson said coldly.
“Miss Helen Thompson, you’d better think carefully before answering.”
Isabela snorted coldly: “If you cooperate, your Thompson family can still make some money. If you don’t cooperate, you will be asking for trouble!”
Chapter 1437
“Miss Isabela, are you threatening me?”
Isabela’s aggressiveness made Helen Thompson’s face darken, and her eyes suddenly became sharp.
With the Thompson family’s sales channels and influence in the pharmaceutical industry, if they want to cooperate with others, sharing 40 to 50% of the profits is not a problem.
Moreover, it also depends on whether what is being sold is valuable enough.
The woman in front of her was quite good. She was obviously here to ask for cooperation, but she also acted arrogant and didn’t take the Thompson family seriously at all.
Even if she is only given 10% of the profit, she is still making threats here.
Do you really think the Thompson family is a soft persimmon?
“Director Thompson, don’t get me wrong, Isabela was just joking with you.”
Seeing that the situation was not going well, Owen Stratford quickly began to smooth things over, and at the same time kept winking at Isabela.
Oh shit! I’m afraid this woman took the wrong medicine, right?
The agreed 30% profit was directly reduced to 10%. How could this be talking about cooperation?
This is clearly taking the Thompson family for a fool!
Besides, the Thompson family is one of the four upper sects, and is stronger than the Torby Family and the Stratford Family in all aspects.
Especially in medicine, it is the industry leader.
It is definitely not a wise choice to break up with such a behemoth.
“joke?”
Helen Thompson snorted coldly: “I don’t think Miss Isabela is joking at all.”
“Miss Helen Thompson, those who know the current affairs are brilliant, and a 10% profit is not low. Our rejuvenation ointment is destined to become a hit, and no one can stop it.”
Isabela said with a proud face: “If you miss this train, the loss to your Thompson family will be immeasurable. I believe you should be very clear about the stakes.”
The Torby Family provides the formula, and the Stratford Family is responsible for production and promotion. According to the agreement, the benefits of the cooperation between the two companies are equally shared.
If 30% is given to the Thompson family, then the Torby Family and the Stratford Family can only get 35%.
This is really a shame.
The Thompson family obviously does nothing and is only responsible for sales. Why does it take such a high proportion of the share?
The rejuvenation ointment is so miraculous, and it’s not like it can’t be sold, so why should it give such a big profit to the Thompson family?
In her opinion, ten percent to the Thompson family is high enough.
According to her, giving 5% would be considered a kindness.
“Since your rejuvenation ointment is so powerful, why do you come to Thompson’s Medicine? You can just cooperate with others!” Helen Thompson said coldly.
“Director Thompson, we are giving you a chance. Ordinary companies are not even qualified to represent our rejuvenation ointment.” Isabela was still arrogant.
“Thanks, but I don’t care.”
Helen Thompson refused: “You two, I still have something to do, so I won’t send you far away!”
“Dr. Thompson…”
“No need to say anything, please come back!”
Just as Owen Stratford was about to speak, he was interrupted by Helen Thompson’s shout.
When had the Thompson family ever received such a threat?
It’s just a medicine. Do you really think it can threaten the Thompson family’s status?
At best, it is just a loss of part of the market.
The Thompson family can still withstand this kind of turmoil.
“Helen Thompson! Do you know how much damage your decision will cause to the Thompson family? You’d better weigh it carefully!” Isabela frowned slightly.
This woman is so shameless!
“No matter how great the loss of the Thompson family is, it has nothing to do with you. If you want our Thompson family to be a stepping stone, you’d better give up!” Helen Thompson said solemnly.
“You——!” Isabela was a little angry.
She didn’t expect that this woman would rather lose money than cooperate with Torby and Stratford.
Chapter 1438
So stupid!
“Yo! Is there a guest?”
At this time, Samuel Thompson suddenly brought someone in.
Holding a folding fan in his hand, he strolls in the courtyard, still so personable.
The female grandmaster Anna followed closely behind, her fierce eyes shooting around, alert to any threats around her.
“Samuel, why are you here?”
Seeing the person coming, Helen Thompson couldn’t help but soften her expression.
“Elder Sister, haven’t you eaten yet? I specially packed some food for you from the Emperor Pavilion. You should try it first.”
Samuel Thompson took the food box that Anna handed over, and then placed the food inside on the desk one by one.
Six dishes and one soup, with meat and vegetables, full of color, flavor and taste.
“Little Treasure has a heart, big sister really didn’t love you for nothing.” Helen Thompson immediately smiled.
The troubles just now were swept away.
She is very pleased to have such a sensible brother.
“Elder Sister, is there something important for these two to visit?”
Samuel Thompson looked at Owen Stratford and Isabela.
As children of a wealthy family, he naturally knew the two of them, but not very well.
“It’s all about business, but they didn’t reach an agreement.” Helen Thompson explained.
“You are the young master of the Thompson family, right?”
Isabela took two steps forward and said confidently: “We have recently developed a rejuvenation ointment, which is very effective and will soon dominate the market. We originally wanted to cooperate with the Thompson family, but your eldest sister didn’t know how to promote it and refused. It is a very stupid decision to reject our invitation, I hope you can inform the top management of the Thompson family to reconsider our proposal.”
“Refused to cooperate?”
Samuel Thompson looked at his elder sister, then at Isabela, and asked tentatively, “How much do you plan to give our Thompson family?”
“I’ll give you ten percent of the profit.” Isabela stretched out a finger.
“How much? Ten percent?” Samuel Thompson was taken aback, a little suspicious that he had heard it wrong.
“That’s right.”
Isabela said matter-of-factly: “You, the Thompson family, can get 10% of the profit without any effort, why not do it?”
“Miss Isabela, are you okay? Ten percent? Why are you here just asking for food?” Samuel Thompson said angrily.
Dustin’s authentic Jade Dew Cream directly gave him 40% of the profit.
The woman in front of me was selling defective products, but she only gave 10%.
Are you really taking advantage of the Thompson family?
“Mr. Thompson! Pay attention to your quality!”
Isabela frowned: “Our rejuvenation ointment will soon become a hit, and then money will continue to flow in. A 10% profit will be enough for your Thompson family to make a fortune!”
“Without the help of my Thompson family’s channels, you would be nothing but a hotshot!”
Samuel Thompson rolled his eyes: “No matter how good your stuff is, if you can’t sell it, it will be useless? Do you think our Thompson family is an idiot if you want to make a fool of yourself here?”
“You…how did you talk?!”
Isabela was a little angry.
With her status and beauty, no matter which man sees her, he must be polite and behave like a gentleman.
Now this guy is doing well. He makes all kinds of obscene remarks and swears, and has no quality at all.
“That’s what I say. If you like to hear it, just listen. If you don’t like it, get out!” Samuel Thompson was not used to it at all.
“You, you, you…you are so bold!” Isabela gritted her teeth in anger.
“Is this considered bold? I have something even more bold!”
Samuel Thompson snapped his fingers and ordered: “Come here, throw these two idiots away from me. If they dare to resist, break their legs!”
Chapter 1439
Following Samuel Thompson’s order, a group of bodyguards behind him immediately rushed forward and surrounded Isabela and Owen Stratford.
The ferocious looks were like a group of tigers peeking at the two little sheep.
“What are you going to do? I’m warning you not to mess around. I am the daughter of the Torby Family. If you touch a hair on my head, you will have to pay a heavy price!” Isabela shouted with a fierce expression.
She didn’t expect that Samuel Thompson would be so unreasonable and would take action if he disagreed with her. He was much more difficult to get along with than Helen Thompson.
“Mr. Thompson, don’t be excited. Don’t be excited. Businesses are not done with justice. There is no need to make things like this.” Owen Stratford quickly reconciled with a smile.
Everyone in Stonia’s powerful circles knows how high Samuel Thompson’s status is.
The entire Thompson family held it like a treasure, and no matter what mistakes they made, they would protect him unreasonably and forcefully.
Looking at the children of the major wealthy families, no one can compare with Samuel Thompson.
In other words, even if Samuel Thompson really beat them today, the Torby and Stratford families would not dare to do anything.
“You two are trying to show your prestige to Thompson’s Medicine. Do you expect me to be polite to you? Get out of here before I get angry!” Samuel Thompson was rude.
Since they are competitors, they naturally have no scruples.
“Thompson! Just wait for me!”
“Today you are indifferent to us, but tomorrow I will make it impossible for you to climb up!”
“When our rejuvenation cream becomes a hit, I will make you regret it!”
Isabela became angry and extremely emotional.
She has never been wronged like this, and she has never been pointed at or scolded by anyone.
“Okay, okay, I’ll wait. I want to see how good your rejuvenation ointment is.” Samuel Thompson sneered.
“Hmph! One day, I will make you kneel on the ground and begging to beg for mercy!”
After saying a vicious sentence, Isabela stormed out of the door angrily.
“Young Mr. Thompson, you made a wrong decision this time, so take care of yourself.”
Owen Stratford did not stay long and left immediately.
The cooperation between the two parties completely collapsed.
“Bah! What the hell!”
Samuel Thompson spat on the ground, his face full of disgust.
“Samuel, although these two guys are hateful, they shouldn’t be underestimated.”
At this time, Helen Thompson said: “I have already investigated the situation of rejuvenation ointment. It is indeed going to be ahead of our Thompson’s Golden Sore Medicine. Once it becomes a hit, it will deal a big blow to us. You go back first.” Inform father and let him prepare early.”
“Sister, don’t worry, I haven’t paid much attention to the rubbish rejuvenation cream.” Samuel Thompson didn’t care.
“Little Treasure, you still don’t understand the seriousness of the matter. In order to avoid causing greater losses, we must take precautions early.” Helen Thompson’s face became serious.
“Sister, don’t worry, I already have a countermeasure.”
Samuel Thompson smiled slightly, and pushed his job bowl forward: “The most important thing for you now is to eat well and fill your stomach, and just leave the rest to me.”
“You? What countermeasures do you have?” Helen Thompson was curious.
“To be honest, the rejuvenation ointment developed by the Torby and Stratford families actually stole someone else’s formula, and it is also a defective product. Not only is the efficacy poor, but the cost is high. The key point is that it will have certain side effects if used too much. It doesn’t matter if you don’t want it.” Samuel Thompson said.
“How do you know these things?” Helen Thompson was taken aback.
“Hey, the person who has the genuine formula has already approached me, and we have reached a cooperation.” Samuel Thompson grinned.
“What?”
Helen Thompson was taken aback: “Samuel, you’re not kidding me, are you?”
“Sister, how can I joke about such a thing?”
Samuel Thompson said solemnly: “I have verified it myself. The ointment I am holding now has a healing effect far better than the so-called rejuvenation ointment. As long as our Thompson family vigorously promotes it, it will be enough to crush the conspiracy of the Torby and Stratford families and make it more effective.” They can’t even eat shit!”
Chapter 1440
“Okay, okay… great!”
Helen Thompson looked overjoyed and felt refreshed.
Just now, she was worried about how to cope with the impact and reduce losses.
I didn’t expect the good news to come so soon.
The Thompson family is already the leader in the industry, accounting for almost 70% of Stonia’s pharmaceutical market.
As long as you have something in your hands, you don’t have to worry about not being able to sell it.
This is why the Torby and Stratford families will send people to cooperate with each other, because if they want to promote the rejuvenation ointment, they are bound to have to avoid the Thompson family.
It’s a pity that the two families were too greedy and were unwilling to give up the profits, which eventually led to the collapse of the negotiation.
Now, with the unexpected surprise brought by her younger brother, Thompson’s Medicine will no longer be hampered by others.
You can even take this opportunity to suppress the Torby and Stratford families!
“etc……”
After the surprise, Helen Thompson seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly asked: “Samuel, who is the person you are working with? Is it reliable? What is his character like? Is there any conspiracy?”
“Sister, don’t be nervous. I’m not a waste. How can I be easily deceived?”
Samuel Thompson stretched out two fingers, picked up a piece of braised pork on the plate, and threw it into his mouth. While chewing, he replied: “I have investigated carefully. The person who cooperates with me is named Dustin. He comes from Nan Province. He is well-known in the local area, capable of literary and military skills, and is also a miracle doctor.
There are no problems with his background, and his character is also guaranteed.
There are two reasons why he cooperated with me, one is to make money, and the other is to take revenge.
The ancestral prescription in his hand was originally intended to be sold to the Torby Family, but the Torby Family went back on their word and refused to pay for the prescription, and even killed people to silence it.
He was forced to have no choice but to look for protection everywhere. Later, he found out that our Thompson family was very powerful, so he came to seek refuge with me.
And I have tested him, and this guy is trustworthy. “
While Samuel Thompson was talking, he picked up another piece of braised pork and threw it into his mouth, obviously not satisfied.
“So that’s how it is.”
Helen Thompson nodded, and most of the doubts in her heart were finally dispelled.
As a sister, she is naturally worried that her brother will be cheated.
But after thinking about it carefully, although her brother looked unreliable, he never fell off the chain at critical moments.
Especially when it comes to recognizing people, he has a unique eye.
Someone who can make his brother trust him is probably not bad.
“Sister, you can eat in peace, don’t think too much, the food is almost cold.” Samuel Thompson began to urge.
“Okay, eat.”
Helen Thompson smiled, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and began to eat happily. While eating, she said: “Samuel, if you have time, bring this Dustin over and let me have a look. With such an outstanding talent, our Thompson Dynasty Family deserves preferential treatment.”
“Sister, you don’t have any evil thoughts, do you?” Samuel Thompson suddenly smiled evilly.
“Huh?” Helen Thompson was stunned for a moment.
“Sister, this guy is good at everything, but he’s too serious.”
Samuel Thompson shrugged and said helplessly: “Originally, I wanted to use your beauty, sister, to trick him into marrying into the Thompson family and becoming my brother-in-law. But in the end, this kid didn’t even look at it and refused directly. It’s really a shame. Not even given.”
“…” Helen Thompson’s eyes twitched.
“Sister, don’t worry, I won’t give up. For your lifelong happiness, I will definitely convince him!
Samuel Thompson clenched his fists and vowed: “If it doesn’t work out, let’s just go ahead and cook the raw rice into cooked rice. By then, it will be impossible for him to default on his debt!”
“Hehe…I’m such a genius!”
