Jin Shangyue would naturally not refuse business that came to her door.

Everyone watched as Li Zhongtian and Jin Shangyue left the banquet, their eyes practically green with envy.

Why didn't they think of that!

That old fox Li Zhongtian actually beat us to it again!

Anyone present who wasn't completely stupid could guess what kind of cooperation Li Zhongtian wanted to discuss with Jin Shangyue.

If Li Zhongtian really succeeds in negotiating with Jin Shangyue for the potion, the impact on their families will be significant.

Putting aside everything else, just the benefits the Li family can gain from the cooperation are enough to allow them to surpass other families of the same level.

With the resources for the medicine, the Li family's future will only get better and better, and the gap between them and other families will widen further and further...

No, I can't think about it anymore!

The heads of each family could no longer sit still.

If they can't get a share of the pie, they absolutely won't allow Li Zhongtian to take the lead and fly ahead all by himself.

This cooperation negotiation must be sabotaged!

The old master of the Lan family said, "I suddenly remembered that I also have something to discuss with the girl from the Yu family. Please continue your conversation, I'll take my leave now."

Old Master Yan: "Old Lan, let's go together. I also need to talk to Yueyue."

The elders from the Wang, Jiang, and Ming families all stood up, saying, "Let's all get together, it's more lively with more people."

The other legion leaders, whose families had not been involved in the undercurrents of tonight's banquet, also stood up with smiles on their faces.

"Yes, it's more fun with more people, let's all do it together."

Soon, most of the group of old men who were sitting together left.

Only the old men from the Lu, Chang, Lan, Qi, and Yuan families—whose relationship with Jin Shangyue was strained—remained at today's banquet. They looked at each other with grim expressions.

Are they going? Or are they going?

The old man of the Yuan family stood up aggressively: "Let's go! Let's go take a look too!"

So what if I had a grudge against Jin Shangyue before!

For the sake of their family's interests, they can suffer from intermittent amnesia!

The old master of the Lu family hesitated for a moment, but still followed.

Whether it works or not, we should at least give it a try.

What if the benefits they offer are large enough that Jin Shangyue will no longer care about the previous disputes?

Moreover, in all the previous squabbles, Jin Shangyue had always been the one with the upper hand, so there was no reason for her to hold a grudge.

As a result, several families who had grudges against Jin Shangyue also followed suit.

In short, all the family heads shared the same thought: they could not allow any one family to become too powerful.

Here, Li Zhongtian and Jin Shangyue arrived at a tea room for a casual chat.

The tea maid in charge of brewing tea prepared tea for the two of them and then respectfully left the tea room.

Li Zhongtian then spoke, getting straight to the point.

"Yueyue, Grandpa Li won't beat around the bush with you, he'll just get straight to the point."

"The main reason I'm talking to you privately is to discuss potential collaborations in pharmaceuticals."

Li Zhongtian knew that he had seized the initiative, and if he didn't act quickly, those old guys would definitely cause trouble once they realized what was happening.

He doesn't have much time, so he has to make the most of every second.

Jin Shangyue looked at Li Zhongtian, gesturing for him to continue.

Seeing that Jin Shangyue seemed inclined to continue the conversation, Li Zhongtian felt somewhat reassured.

"I have two ideas, but it mainly depends on which cooperation method you prefer, Yueyue."

"The first collaboration is between the Li family and you, Yueyue, signing a long-term pharmaceutical purchase contract, making you the largest pharmaceutical supplier for the Li family."

“We will agree on a 100-year term. You will provide the Li family with 5,000 top-grade medicines, 100,000 high-grade medicines, and 1 million other lower-grade medicines each year, regardless of type.”

"As for the price, the internal price for the top-grade medicine that our Li family is currently purchasing is six million per vial."

"The premium potions that Yueyue makes are better than the premium potions currently available on the market, and their value is naturally different."

"Regardless of the grade of the potion, as long as it is 100% pure and has no side effects, made by you, Yueyue, I will sign a long-term contract with it at double the price of the same grade of potion available elsewhere."

As Li Zhongtian spoke, he carefully observed Jin Shangyue's expression.

Finding her expression calm and unable to discern her true thoughts, he sighed inwardly at how composed and adept she was at controlling her emotions.

He continued sincerely, "Of course, this is just my personal opinion. If Yueyue feels the price is not right, we can discuss it further."

Jin Shangyue nodded slightly and asked with a smile, "What about the second one?"

Seeing that in just a few minutes, the other party remained calm and unmoved, Old Master Li realized that he had unknowingly taken control of the situation.

My opinion of Jin Shangyue rose even higher.

Even the way he looked at Jinshangyue became more respectful and equal.

They no longer simply regarded Jin Shangyue as a junior and treated her with the demeanor of an elder.

Instead, they had to be more cautious and treat Jin Shangyue as a peer and business partner.

"The second option is for us to collaborate, jointly develop various drugs, and build a drug research and development company together."

“Our Li family can provide money, resources, and personnel. As long as you provide the technology every month, we will split the profits 40/60, with you getting 60% and our Li family getting 40%.”

Jin Shangyue didn't speak. She slowly picked up the blue and white porcelain teacup, took a sip of tea, and then slowly said something.

"Old Master Li is very sincere, but it's not enough."

Li Zhongtian looked at the girl opposite him with some surprise.

The wisps of steam rising from the tea gave her an ethereal, otherworldly air.

Those picturesque eyebrows and eyes possessed an unfathomable and enigmatic quality, instilling a sense of tension and oppression in one's heart.

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