Chapter 723: Frightened Cry for Help (Seeking Subscription)
On Saturday morning, though the sky had just brightened a little, Binhai Park was already bustling.
Many morning exercisers came from all directions, either jogging, practicing Tai Chi, kicking shuttlecock, or doing aerobics, creating a lively scene.
There were even some people holding infants or leading children, strolling in the park.
Lin Jie, An Kexin, and Qin Gang were also part of the fitness crowd.
Lin Jie and An Kexin both wore identical white and red sportswear, holding hands with Lele, running on the circular path in the park.
As for Qin Gang, he followed them not too closely and not too far.
This both allowed them some private space for conversation and enabled quick proximity for protection in case of any unexpected situation.
"A-Jie, did you directly reject that person's cosmetic surgery request?" An Kexin asked, slightly out of breath.
Lin Jie responded with a "hmm" and said, "Even though that woman claimed she volunteered for it for the sake of love, thinking about it feels quite impossible."
"If the man genuinely liked her, how could he bear to let her turn into someone else?"
"Moreover, can a woman truly willingly give up her own life and exist as another person forever?"
Lin Jie shook his head and sighed, "Given this, I gently declined their request."
This was the reason Lin Jie gave outsiders as an explanation.
Actually, when he found out Pang Lijuan had previously undergone cosmetic surgery and tried to conceal it, he knew there was definitely no love between these two.
As for what it really was, Lin Jie wasn't interested in knowing, nor did he care to inquire.
Considering An Weize's business partner's economic strength, they had no trouble finding a skilled cosmetic surgeon, so he decided not to get involved.
As for targeted cosmetic surgery, Lin Jie indeed didn't lack subjects for practice.
Currently, the demand for such cosmetic surgery primarily came from some ardent fans.
These people pursued their idols so obsessively that they wished they could transform themselves, from head to toe, to look like their idols.
Finding someone like this to practice cosmetic surgery on could perhaps create a buzz, providing free publicity for Anlin Hospital.
"Hey, A-Jie, I came back late last night and forgot to tell you something."
An Kexin took a deep breath and continued, "Uncle and the Fu Family have already reached an agreement on share transfer, with hospital and company shares packaged at a transfer amount of 146 million."
Lin Jie had no concept of the profit or loss from this figure, so he asked, "Is this transfer amount high or low?"
An Kexin began to explain, "Uncle owns five percent of the shares in Anlin Hospital and twenty-one percent of the company's shares."
"These shares, purely estimated from actual assets, would only be worth around seventy to eighty million."
"For the Fu Family to offer 146 million, it must be quite a premium, but given their shrewdness, they wouldn't engage in losing transactions; these shares must be worth that much."
"Or the Fu Family might be more focused on long-term interests, valuing your partnership more."
Lin Jie responded with an "oh" and continued asking, "How about the company Professor Chen mentioned, the animal pharmaceutical company called Xingwang Biological Pharmaceutical? How's the negotiation going, and what price can we likely acquire it for?"
Trying to keep up with Lin Jie, An Kexin panted a few more times and said, "It's still unclear, negotiations are ongoing."
"However, I heard from my cousin that President Deng has completed immigration procedures for the whole family and is eager to sell quickly, so under such circumstances, we might be able to pressure the price down quite a bit."
"From my cousin's tone, it seems like it would only take thirty to forty million to acquire the entire animal pharmaceutical company."
"Only thirty to forty million? So little?"
Lin Jie was somewhat incredulous.
He thought that a pharmaceutical company, even if it's an animal pharmaceutical company, should be worth at least in the hundreds of millions.
An Kexin explained, "To buy the company with this money not only means acquiring the company's factory, production lines, goods, sales channels and outlets, but also taking on the company's bank debts and other liabilities."
"For some insolvent companies, even if they're given away for free, some people wouldn't want to take them over."
Only then did Lin Jie understand.
He quickly calculated, with Chen Shi transferring shares for 146 million and spending thirty to forty million on buying the pharmaceutical company,
this meant he could probably put up a one billion budget to develop that generic drug.
This was almost in line with Zhengmao Pharmaceutical's expected research and development investment, making the chances of success quite high.
If bank loans were considered, Chen Shi could invest even more...
At this time, An Kexin stopped running, hands on her waist, panting heavily, and said, "Ah Jie... I'm tired... I can't run anymore."
Lin Jie halted and looked at An Kexin, whose forehead was covered with large beads of sweat, saying, "You've only run less than a lap and you're already this tired. You seem to have lost a lot of stamina."
He thought about how, during this period, An Kexin came to the apartment every night to accompany him.
Sometimes she would come back only at midnight or one o'clock; feeling a bit heartache, Lin Jie said, "Kexin, you don't have to come over and accompany me every night."
"It takes one or two extra hours on the way here; if you're working late, just rest at the Golden Tripod Building."
An Kexin glanced sideways at Lin Jie and playfully complained, "Why, don't you like me coming over every day to keep you company?"
"Only a few days of being together, and you're already tired of me, wanting freedom and space?"
Lin Jie hurriedly expressed his feelings, "How could that be? You're overthinking!"
"Of course, I love being with you, I'll never get tired, I just don't want you to be exhausted."
An Kexin showed a smile as bright as peach blossoms, "Humph, that's more like it."
She took a deep breath and spoke seriously, "Ah Jie, you don't need to worry, I don't feel very tired at all, really."
Is it really not exhausting?
Just thinking about these days, when Lin Jie, who seemed normal during the day, would hug her tightly after falling asleep at night, as if he'd found a mother's embrace, sleeping peacefully, An Kexin felt all the exhaustion was worth it.
An Kexin understood, this was Lin Jie's subconscious reaction to the shock he experienced in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
During this period, it's exactly when he needs her the most, she can't leave him alone.
Unaware of this, Lin Jie continued to explain, "Kexin, besides not wanting you to be tired, there's another reason. I'm wondering if Uncle An misses you, if he feels lonely."
An Kexin responded with an "oh," happily saying, "If Dad knows how much you care about him, he'll definitely be comforted."
"Dad probably doesn't think much about me. Don't forget, I work with him during the day, and Kemeng accompanies him at home at night."
"Besides, he has a few old friends and often goes out in the evening to have tea and chat with them."
"Dad's life is more relaxed and richer than mine."
Speaking of this, she laughed again, "Ah Jie, you have no idea."
"Ever since you became his son-in-law, Dad receives more invitations to events."
"Dad once told me he felt an obvious increase in his status in his social circle since I confirmed my relationship with you."
"And last time, your keen observation of Uncle Dan's stroke symptoms made Dad a bit of a star among his friends..."
Lin Jie joked, "This is what they call 'one person attains enlightenment…'"
Under An Kexin's sharp gaze, he didn't dare to finish the sentence.
Lin Jie stopped running and walked back slowly with An Kexin.
He hesitated for a moment and finally couldn't help but ask, "Kexin, Auntie has been gone for several years, hasn't Uncle An thought about finding someone again?"
An Kexin's expression turned dim, she softly said, "About a year after mom passed, someone introduced someone to dad, but at that time, Kemeng was fiercely against it and threw several tantrums."
"Seeing the situation, dad gave up on the idea and hasn't thought about it since."
She self-reproachingly said, "Actually, Kemeng's tantrums were something I fueled."
"This year, I've felt Dad's loneliness and tried to bring up the matter, encouraging him to find a companion."
"But Dad said he wasn't sure how long his health would last and that Anlin Hospital also requires more of his energy."
"Dad told me he no longer has the desire to seek someone."
An Kexin worriedly asked, "Ah Jie, what do you think about Dad's brain tumor?"
Lin Jie replied seriously, "Based on recent examination results, there's no sign of recurrence."
"Kexin, you don't need to worry. Let Uncle An rest assured too."
"I assure you, the surgery at that time was quite well done, sustaining him for four or five years should not be a problem."
"Perhaps seven to eight years, even ten years without recurrence is possible."
He said confidently, "My medical skills are continuously improving, even if the tumor really recurs in a few years, a second surgery could be performed."
"Kexin, you must trust my competence."
An Kexin smiled contentedly, "Of course I trust your competence."
"If I didn't believe in you at that time, would a rich heiress like me, with unparalleled wisdom and beauty, alluring body, agile skills, embodying all virtues, treat you so well?"
"I'd even go so far as to give myself up just to please you!"
"Is it really like that?"
Lin Jie pridefully said, "Don't you fancy my unparalleled handsome looks and excellent medical skills, and have your heart set solely on me?"
An Kexin scoffed, "Stop flattering yourself!"
"Over a year ago, you were slender and weak, recovering from a serious illness, with an undeveloped juvenile face, how much charm did you think you had?"
Just as Lin Jie was about to angrily retort, suddenly a horrifying shout echoed, "Help! Someone please come quickly!"
"Quick, someone save my son!"
"Hurry, hurry..."
Lin Jie and An Kexin exchanged a glance and immediately ran toward the direction of the shout.
Qin Gang's sprinting speed was even faster, overtaking them in a few strides...
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