Chapter 175 The Li Family Arrives Again

"But... many families have already stocked up on several bottles of this disinfectant, and even large companies like Hongtu Hotel have stocked up on an alarming amount."

“Ah Chen, kindness is good, but it must be matched with ability. Large companies will hear the news and change the disinfectant, it's just a matter of a couple of days. As for ordinary families, that's a matter for the ‘relevant departments’ to consider, it has nothing to do with you. Okay, I'm tired, you go back to your room and wait for news!”

Li Chen left helplessly, dejectedly recounting the negotiation process to Yun Xia.

The case of a killer caused by disinfectant had been reported in my previous life. That's why Yunxia went to check it out in the private room of the Hongtu Hotel. Ordinary people wouldn't know what polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride is, but what about those researchers?

Where is the company's big boss?

Where are the regulators?

"Li Chen, our abilities are limited, and we can't save everyone. Besides, the 'relevant departments' haven't intervened yet. Let's not jump to conclusions. Maybe they have a better plan?"

"What other options do you have? The people who need the most help are the ordinary people. If they are poisoned and fall ill, where will they get the money for treatment? Even if they survive, they will suffer from illness for the rest of their lives."

"But these... shouldn't be your burden. Have you heard of bartering? You can trade disinfectant for eggs, pork belly, or ribs, as long as there's a disinfectant of the same price on the market. And the items you get will be worth more than twice the price of a toxic disinfectant. People who hear this will naturally be happy to trade."

The girl's words opened up Li Chen's mind. "That's right, how come I didn't think of that? I should write a letter to the relevant department and make suggestions."

Yunxia stopped him, saying helplessly, "Toxicological testing takes time. The chances of your suggestions being seen and adopted are very small. I have a solution."

"What method?"

"What do you think of a counter-strategy? Write a threatening letter and if the relevant departments do not adopt the strategy in the letter within the specified time, we will send the information about the disinfectant being toxic to major media outlets."

Sometimes, threats are far more effective than suggestions!

"Wow, no wonder you're consistently in the top 6 of the grade, your IQ is really high. I'll write it now." Unfortunately, he was stopped by the girl again, who took out a standard envelope, letter paper and a ballpoint pen from her suitcase.

"You need to think things through carefully. Here, use this. The letter paper and envelope you have are both printed with the Liu Family Group's watermark. Oh, and by the way, the font needs to be changed too."

Li Chen did as instructed, and soon a neatly written, sharply worded threatening letter was completed. Two days later, he learned from Old Master Liu that the toxicology test report had been sent to the relevant departments. Yun Xia, under the pretext of looking at jewelry, led the boy down the mountain and sent the letter out.

"Phew, that's finally done. Now it's up to them."

After saying that, he led Yunxia to a dessert shop, saying, "Take whatever you want, it's on me!"

"You said it, you can't go back on your word!"

I chose a few pretty fruit cakes, paid the bill, and ate them while watching the pedestrians on the street.

Suddenly, a young man in a suit and tie, with his hair neatly combed and looking almost exactly like Li Chen, walked up to their table.

"Ah Chen, is it really you? I thought I was seeing things. And who is this?" Li Lan asked, carrying the birthday cake.

"My friend, humph, hurry back, don't keep your little wife and son waiting."

“Ah Chen, matters of the heart are not something you can control. You’ll understand when you grow up. That piece of land in the suburbs is very important to the Li family’s business development. You… should make the handover and transfer the land to your father.”

Snap!

The poor little plastic fork has a lifespan of less than twenty minutes.

“Mr. Li, that piece of land has a very special meaning to me. It was the first birthday gift I received after I learned what poison I had been given and started a new life. I will not give it to anyone!”

Upon hearing this, the young man frowned, sat down, and said helplessly, "Ah Chen, it's only been a few years since we last met, yet the distance between us has grown to this extent. Have you forgotten how you used to ride on your father's shoulders as a child, shouting that you wanted to ride a horse? Blood is thicker than water, and I believe you haven't forgotten every moment we spent together!"

Wow, they're trying to play the emotional card. Kid, you'd better hold on! I was just about to sneakily make a small gesture under the table to hint at it when I caught a glimpse of tears welling up in the boy's eyes, as if he had been fooled by the illusory father-son relationship.

A glint of light flashed in Li Lan's deep eyes as he pressed on, saying, "No matter where your household registration is, you will have a share in the Li family. I have already made a will. After I pass away, you will receive 40% of the assets under my name. This land is an important step for the Li family to expand its business empire. If you really don't want to transfer it, I won't force you. Let's compromise and transfer the money to you at the market price, but we need to sign a contract. The land use rights will belong to the Li family."

If the right to use it belongs to someone else, what's the point of having the certificate?

The young man took a tissue and elegantly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes. "Innovation isn't done this way. Putting wasabi in a cake—how could they even think of that? Mr. Li, I've made it very clear that the land in the suburbs will neither be transferred to anyone else nor will its usage rights be sold. You should find another way and revise the Li family's business expansion plan!"

"Ah Chen, do you know what you're saying?" Li Lan said through gritted teeth.

"I know, my mind is perfectly clear, Mr. Li. Please go back now, or the cake will melt and I won't be able to explain it to my wife."

“Ah Chen, I know you have grievances in your heart, but when it comes to matters of the heart, no one is at fault. Don’t blame anyone. As for the land use rights, I hope you will think it over carefully. In a few days, I will send someone to the Liu family villa to continue the discussion with you.”

After saying that, he reached out to pat the boy's shoulder, but the boy dodged to the side. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he smiled helplessly and turned to leave.

"You scared me to death! I thought you'd be moved and agree to his proposal!"

"How could that be? If he gets old and has no one to take care of him, I will help pay his pension. But he is still young, having a few more children is not a problem. There is no need for me to be filial. Tsk tsk, wasabi-flavored cake, it is really too hard to eat."

Yunxia then realized that the boy's eyes had been filled with tears not because he was moved, but because he had choked on the wasabi. Her lips twitched slightly, and she decisively ate a piece of yellow peach to calm her nerves!

For the next few days, the Li family sent people over. At first, Old Master Liu opened the door to welcome the guests and asked Li Chen to come out and express his views. Later, he got annoyed, claimed to have heatstroke, and declined to see the guests. The young man followed Yun Xia into the back mountain. The people waited all day and drank three pots of tea, but they still did not see the target.

On the fifth day, when they visited again, they were told that the young master had returned to Jiangcheng and was not there, so they had no choice but to return home.

Yes, at this moment, Li Chen and Yun Xia are sitting in the car on their way back to Jiangcheng. The scenery outside the window is flashing by like a fleeting moment!

According to Mr. Liu, the relevant departments have taken the toxic disinfectant seriously and, under the pretext of tax evasion, have quickly shut down the biological research company. At the same time, they have taken measures such as exchanging excessive amounts of disinfectant for eggs, ladles, and laundry detergent to collect the disinfectant from the public.

Hearing this, the boy felt relieved. However, he was so annoyed by the Li family that he packed his bags and 'escaped' from Rongcheng that very night.