Chapter 37
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Chapter 37: Negotiating with the Xiao Family
“Xiao Family from the provincial city?” \
“The prestigious Xiao Family from Jiangnan’s provincial city Su City?!” \
Nan Xuan Fei couldn’t help but exclaim, her face filled with shock. \
The other members of the Nan family were equally astonished. \
Nan Zhan Fei stroked his chin and said, \
“I’ve heard that the Xiao family’s businesses span various industries, and they are particularly exceptional in real estate investment. Every business district they invest in has become a pillar of the economy in Jiangnan!” \
Nan Jiang Hong nodded in agreement. \
“Yes, the Xiao family is coming to Lintai to invest in the Zijin Garden area! Zijin Garden is going to be the next top business district in Lintai! You should know how valuable that area is!” \
“Even the Yang family was unable to acquire it due to the disapproval of the capital’s officials. Now that the Xiao family has stepped forward and publicly announced their intention to cooperate with us for development, we must succeed in negotiating with them!” \
At that moment, Nan Zhan Fei’s elder brother, Nan Zhan Shan, who is also Nan Jiang Hong’s eldest son, spoke up. \
“But with so many families in Lintai, we Nan family are just a second-tier family. How can we compete with them?” \
Nan Jiang Hong smiled slightly. \
“I understand that we can’t compete with the other families based on strength alone, but the Xiao family has already hinted that there’s another method besides normal competition. That is to cure one of their girls!” \
“Whoever can find a divine doctor to treat this girl will earn the opportunity to collaborate directly with the Xiao family!” \
“So what you need to do is to be clever and see if you can locate a divine doctor!” \
Hearing Nan Jiang Hong’s words, everyone finally understood. \
Nan Xuan Fei’s eyes twinkled as she said, \
“Grandpa, if I find a divine doctor to help the Xiao family with their patient, will there be a reward when the Xiao family and Nan family collaborate?” \
Nan Jiang Hong smiled slightly. \
“Regardless of the means you use, whoever manages to negotiate with the Xiao family will receive ten percent of the Nan family’s assets! Plus, any collaborative project with the Xiao family will yield fifty percent of the profits!” \
Upon hearing Nan Jiang Hong’s words, Nan Xuan Fei gasped, and the other Nan family members reacted similarly. \
Getting ten percent of the Nan family’s assets was astonishing enough. \
Add to that the fifty percent share from the collaborative project,
and it was an unimaginable fortune!
Not to mention how much money that would amount to.
Just obtaining this qualification would significantly boost their chances in the competition to become the heir of the Nan family.
Thinking of this, all the Nan family members couldn’t help but become excited.
Their goal was clear.
Find a divine doctor! Cure the Xiao family’s patient!
Nan Jiang Hong looked at Nan Yue Ran and said, \
“Yue Ran, you have a good relationship with Yang Xiao Tian from the Yang family. You should interact with him more; he might have useful information and could help you find the divine doctor!”
“You two have been quiet for so many years; it’s time for you to contribute to the Nan family.”
Upon hearing this, Nan Yue Ran’s expression stiffened.
“Grandpa, I don’t have any relationship with Yang Xiao Tian. I will find a way myself.”
Hearing Nan Yue Ran’s words, Nan Xuan Fei chuckled.
“Sister, we are all family here; there’s no need to be so serious!”
“What’s wrong with relying on Young Master Yang’s power? Who here will criticize you? In our eyes, you and Young Master Yang are a pair, not the country bumpkin beside you!”
“As the future heir of the Yang family, you know how many resources Young Master Yang holds. This guy next to you cannot compare at all!”
“You two are not from the same class; do I need to repeat that? A farmer’s annual income from planting can’t even match what we spend on a meal—that’s class disparity.”
Nan Yue Ran’s expression darkened upon hearing this.
“I’ve said that I will only be with Bai Chen!”
“Besides, I don’t know where your overwhelming sense of superiority comes from! Everything you have now is given to you by the Nan family! What do you have when you leave the Nan family?”
“Bai Chen earns a living with his own hands; what right do you have to criticize him?”
Nan Xuan Fei let out a cold laugh.
“Fine! If you have the ability, then don’t rely on the Yang family! Why shouldn’t I use this connection? You just rely on that country bumpkin beside you! Let’s see what he can help you achieve!”
Bai Chen calmly glanced at Nan Xuan Fei and said lightly,
“What if I help Yue Ran secure the Xiao family project? What will you do then?”
Nan Xuan Fei scoffed dismissively.
“Just you? I think you’re just dreaming!”
Nan Yue Ran wanted to say something but was stopped by Nan Jiang Hong waving his hand.
“I don’t want to hear you quarrel here! I’ve said what I needed to say; the rest depends on your own abilities!”
With that, Nan Jiang Hong left.
Nan Xuan Fei looked at Nan Yue Ran like a victorious rooster, and after snorting coldly, she also left.
Nan Zhan Fei frowned as he looked at Nan Yue Ran.
“Yue Ran, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but I really don’t understand why you’re with this country bumpkin! What can he do for you?”
“Once this matter is over, you will realize that this country bumpkin can’t offer you any help! And with Nan Xuan Fei supported by the Yang family, she will definitely be stronger than you!”
After saying this, Nan Zhan Fei also left in a huff.
As Xu Qing passed by Nan Yue Ran, she sighed.
“Ran Ran, while Young Master Yang still has feelings for you, you should seize this opportunity. If you stay with this country bumpkin, you will regret it in time!”
With that, Xu Qing shot a fierce glare at Bai Chen.
She greatly resented this country bumpkin for dragging her daughter down.
On the way home, Nan Yue Ran kept her head down, feeling a bit dejected.
Bai Chen thought for a moment and asked,
“Is it because of the Xiao family matter?”
Nan Yue Ran nodded.
“Yes, no matter what, I have to do something to make those people shut up! It’s really annoying to hear them talk each time!”
“I need to think of how to find a divine doctor.”
Bai Chen smiled slightly upon hearing this.
“A divine doctor isn’t far out of reach, is it?”
Nan Yue Ran laughed lightly at this, like a blooming lily.
“You’re so cheeky!”
“But it’s true; you know medicine. Do you know any divine doctors?”
Seeing that Nan Yue Ran didn’t believe him, Bai Chen chuckled softly.
“Since you don’t believe me, just wait and see!”
“Alright! I’ll wait!”
Nan Yue Ran took Bai Chen’s words as a joke to cheer her up and didn’t take it to heart.
After returning home, Nan Yue Ran prepared the necessities for Bai Nian Nian’s upcoming school term.
Soon, it would be time for Bai Nian Nian to start school.
Having absorbed Bai Chen’s bloodline, Bai Nian Nian’s complexion had improved significantly.
Moreover, Bai Chen had brought back the high-level Red Essence Blood Formula, which he gave to Bai Nian Nian; her vitality was replenished.
The physical depletion caused by the blood draw had mostly recovered, and only a bit more quiet rest was needed.
After preparing Bai Nian Nian’s school supplies, Nan Yue Ran went off to find a divine doctor.
If she could successfully negotiate with the Xiao family, she would have greater influence in the Nan family and be able to better protect Bai Chen!
The next day, Bai Chen received a call from Zhao Ya.
“Doctor Bai, do you have time today? We have prepared that batch of century-old herbs!”
