As the saying goes, the palest ink is better than the best mory.
It is rumored that before Hua Tuo was executed, he wrote down the *Book of the Green Bag* while imprisoned and passed it on to the head jailer. Had he really never written anything down in the decades prior? Of course, he had! Yan Qinghe himself had once seen the table of contents for the *Book of the Green Bag* in the official secret vault.
But that was all there was—just the table of contents, with nothing more.
He imdiately made a quiet phone call to the person in charge of guarding the secret vault. It wasn't long before he received a response—Item 396 of the general outline is the "Rejuvenation Technique." By preparing Rejuvenation Water, one could bring the dead back to life!
Naturally, the general outline did not contain the specific recipe for the Rejuvenation Water, nor did it detail how the Rejuvenation Technique should be perford. It only briefly stated that the required dicinal ingredients had to be ancient and that their growing environnt was subject to extrely demanding conditions. If the herbs used were too young, the Rejuvenation Water would lose its life-restoring properties, but it could still regenerate skin, returning it to its most tender state!
It matches! It matches what Shen Youling said exactly! If neither she nor the company's owner has seen the general outline of the *Book of the Green Bag* from the secret vault, yet she knows this, it ans they have access to the outline—or perhaps even the full text—from another source!
Yan Qinghe couldn't calm his reeling thoughts for a long ti.
Afterward, he heard Shen Youling announce the second new product: Scalp Repair Liquid, which was highly effective against hair loss. The formula for the repair liquid ca from item 125 in the *Book of the Green Bag*. Yan Qinghe imdiately had the vault's guardian verify it.
It matched again!
The third new product ca from item 277 in the *Book of the Green Bag*.
It matched yet again!!!
Finally, Shen Youling stated that the new products would be sent to the world's most authoritative and impartial institutions for verification. If the actual effects did not match the promotional claims, she would willingly accept full responsibility and bear all resulting damages.
"I, Shen Youling, have no personal or familial ties to the Tianxiang Doukou Company. All products under the Tianxiang Doukou brand have withstood the test of ti in the market and enjoy a stellar reputation. Think about it, why would the company launch fraudulent products just to protect ? So, please, stay tuned!"
Shen Youling bowed deeply, then announced the conclusion of the press conference.
The reporters and the audience were still in an uproar, buzzing with fervent discussion.
"If their new products are really as effective as she says, they'll sell like crazy all over the world!"
"Could Tianxiang Doukou have really obtained the *Book of the Green Bag*?"
"I've been losing my hair for over a decade. I've wasted so much money for nothing and had lost all hope. Is it really ti to say goodbye to being bald?"
"Rejuvenation Water... even the na sounds incredible..."
Even Yan Qinghe was shaken to his core, and Gan Leixin was no less stunned. As a businessman, his senses were sharper. If these new products were truly as effective as claid, Tianxiang Doukou Company would grow exponentially, surging forward unstoppably. It would easily surpass and trample all of the Gan Family's assets.
If those secret formulas were to fall into my hands...
Gan Leixin's heart pounded. An opportunity! And it was a very real one. After all, Tianxiang Doukou was currently much weaker than his Gan Family; it was still in its cradle. If he used every ans at his disposal to acquire the company now, the secret formulas would naturally be his.
Instantly, he had his subordinates clear a path. He strode into the company building and announced his identity.
"Wow, Gan Leixin is visiting Tianxiang Doukou in person?!"
"My God, isn't that... isn't that Mr. Yan?"
A reporter sucked in a sharp breath. "This is huge! Huge news!"
CLICK, CLICK!
The reporters, who had been about to leave, grew excited all over again. They rapidly pressed their shutters as flashes went off one after another.
Shen Youling reappeared and greeted them politely.
"Ms. Shen, so young and capable!" Gan Leixin said with a beaming smile.
In the past, the president of a re branch company wouldn't even be qualified to speak with him. At this mont, however, he had beco exceedingly polite.
Yan Qinghe was even more amiable. "Youling, you are Xuanye's adopted daughter. Why be so formal with ?"
Concerned that Shen Youling's presence wasn't enough to handle the situation, Mo Pinglan had also co. Hearing their words, she sneered inwardly. If we hadn't announced these new products and triggered your greed, you probably would have co here to condemn us from the very beginning, wouldn't you?
"This isn't the place to talk. Please, follow to the VIP room!" Shen Youling said. In truth, she felt deeply uneasy. After all, her guests were powerful figures far beyond her station, n who could crush her with a single stomp of a foot.
Hearing this, the reporters grew anxious.
"Could we please listen in?"
Just as Shen Youling was about to refuse, Mo Pinglan cut in, "Of course, you're welco!"
"Hmm?" Gan Leixin, however, was displeased. "My apologies, but we're about to discuss so private matters. If you'll please excuse yourselves."
The reporters were disappointed, but they didn't dare argue. The so-called "uncrowned kings" of the press were a joke in front of a tycoon like Gan Leixin. And as for the silently smiling Yan Qinghe, he was a figure they absolutely could not afford to provoke.
Mo Pinglan frowned. "Mr. Gan, let's be clear. This is our company. Whether or not to invite our friends from the press to stay is our decision to make, not an outsider's."
"You—" Gan Leixin's expression turned cold. "President Shen, is this how you manage your subordinates?"
Shen Youling's lips twitched. "I'm sorry, she is not my subordinate. In fact, she was the one who appointed to my position as president. If she becos dissatisfied with , she can remove at any ti."
Gan Leixin was speechless. He suppressed his rage and stord into the VIP room. After waiting for Yan Qinghe to enter, he said, "My apologies for that display, Mr. Yan. Please, take a seat!"
Only after Yan Qinghe sat down did Gan Leixin take the seat beside him. Shen Youling and Mo Pinglan sat down at the sa ti.
"Mr. Yan, Mr. Gan, it is our honor to have you both visit and guide our company..."
After a round of pleasantries, they got straight to the point.
"Youling, where is your husband, Lin Tang? There's an urgent matter I need to confirm with him," Yan Qinghe said.
Gan Leixin added, "I'm also here for Lin Tang."
Mo Pinglan smiled faintly. "Gentlen, Lin Tang is not an employee here. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to co looking for him at his wife's workplace during business hours?"
Gan Leixin stared at her for a few seconds. "Miss, you seem to hold so sort of prejudice against ?"
"And what if I do?" Mo Pinglan replied without looking up. "Just because you're Gan Leixin, a man who controls trillions in assets, does that an I'm supposed to bow and scrape before you?"
"Good, good, good!" Gan Leixin laughed, choked with anger.
Since a nobody like Mo Pinglan dared to be so confrontational, why should he continue to beat around the bush?
"Don't think I don't know that this branch of yours has deep ties to that fraud, Lin Tang. Shen Youling's appointnt here was also because of him. Now that Lin Tang is in hiding, it's only natural that I co here to find him! I'll give you one hour. If I don't see Lin Tang, your company will be shut down by the end of the day. And I an it!"
"Such arrogance! I'd like to see just how you're going to shut us down!" Mo Pinglan retorted, slamming her hand on the table.
The reporters froze. Is it getting this intense? Cold sweat beaded on their foreheads. They suddenly regretted staying. This... even if we were asked to report on this truthfully, we wouldn't dare!
"Hehe, let's all calm down," Yan Qinghe said, playing the peacemaker with a chuckle. He then turned to Shen Youling with a serious expression. "I'm here about Lin Tang's true parentage. Please, have him co here."
"His parentage? I thought Lin Tang was from the countryside..." Shen Youling was startled. Thinking back, she realized that Lin Tang had never personally admitted to coming from a rural background. "I'm sorry, Mr. Yan, but I can't get through to his phone, either. I'm unable to contact him," she said with a wry smile.
Her words, however, were taken as a re excuse.
Gan Leixin's patience ran out. "In that case, as Lin Tang's wife, you can co with in his place. I refuse to believe he won't show himself once I have you!"
With that, he waved his hand.
Zhong Liming, his expression impassive, stepped toward Shen Youling and reached out to grab her. Shen Youling was astonished. She hadn't expected them to be so crude and direct, especially not in front of Yan Qinghe.
Yan Qinghe's brows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing.
"A Master Realm expert, and you think you can just run rampant? You made the first move, so don't bla for being impolite!" a pleasant female voice called out, accompanied by a peculiar, rich fragrance.
Zhong Liming's skin went numb. His expression changed instantly. "You dare use poison?! Show yourself!"
The masters who served as Yan Qinghe's personal bodyguards roared in unison, "How audacious!" while pulling out specially-made handkerchiefs to cover Yan Qinghe's mouth and nose.
Zhu Yingning strode in, her presence fierce, though her slight limp sowhat undermined her imposing aura. Having spent so much ti with Lin Tang, she took every opportunity to ask him about the art of poison. She was far stronger than before. Even when facing a Master Realm expert, she was utterly fearless.
Her hands moved like a celestial maiden scattering flowers, releasing a variety of toxins that frantically corroded the protective energy radiating from Zhong Liming.
"Not good!" Zhong Liming lunged, appearing right in front of Zhu Yingning. He was about to unleash a killing blow, but the closer he got, the more his body faltered. Just as his fingers were about to pierce her throat, his strength gave out completely.
THUD!
He was sent flying with a kick from Zhu Yingning.
Gan Leixin's eyelid twitched as he saw Zhu Yingning leap through the air and aim another kick at his face.
"Don't you dare hurt my father-in-law!" Duan Yangfan yelled, revealing that his own skills weren't half-bad. He had even brought a weapon.
"Get lost!" Zhu Yingning's poisoned energy swirled around him, making him dizzy. He collapsed, vomiting blood.
"And you have the nerve to call yourself Lin Tianyang?!" Zhu Yingning spat. She then grabbed Gan Leixin by the neck. "Gan, you bastard, bark for one more ti. I dare you."
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