In a large compound on Fuxing Road in Beijing.
Lin Sanqi sat in Leader Jing's office. The atmosphere of their conversation was not very pleasant. It was not that they were arguing, but the entire sky of Sijiu City was gray.
Leader Jing smoked a cigarette and looked at the two envelopes on the table:
"Comrade Sanqi, what's in here?"
Lin Sanqi doesn't smoke, so he said with a smile while holding his teacup:
"I know it's not easy for you during the Lunar New Year, so here I am giving you red envelopes. Inside are two checks, each for $200 million. One is for your military, and the other is for the country. You have the final say on how to arrange it."
When Leader Jing heard about the money, he was not as excited as expected. He just took out the check, took a look at it, and put it down gently.
"Comrade Sanqi, you truly live up to your reputation as 'timely rain'. A generous $400 million contribution really solved my immediate problem. Unfortunately, it's far from enough."
This is a big country with an area of 9.6 million square kilometers. The funds and materials needed are huge, far beyond the reach of hundreds of millions or billions.
Lin Sanqi curled his lips:
"You have urgent needs every year, so there is never a year to relax. Even though you know it's urgent, you still have to work hard every year. Isn't it better to focus on production and construction?"
When Leader Jing heard this, he laughed and scolded:
"Asshole, you're one of us, aren't you? You're talking like you're an outsider. By the way, I have something to inform you about. After the Spring Festival, a group of cadres will be heading south to Bao'an County."
Lin Sanqi was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and now it was his turn to frown:
"Commander, what does this mean? Can you explain it to me?"
Leader Jing smiled bitterly:
"Does this need explanation? It's literally what it says. The official explanation is that a group of politically strong and ideologically resolute comrades will go to Bao'an County to work and assist you in management."
"Mixed with sand?"
Lin Sanqi thought that the thing he feared most had finally happened, but he was not a fool, so he shook his head and said:
"I refuse!"
Leader Jing had known Lin Sanqi for many years and knew his temper, so he patiently advised:
"You can't refuse this. After all, Bao'an County is also the country's Bao'an County, and Bao'an Pharmaceutical Factory is also a state-owned pharmaceutical factory, not your private enterprise, Lin Sanqi.
"You could manage it alone during the initial stages, but now that it's on track, it needs to be integrated into the system. Your opposition, do you mean you want to create an independent kingdom? That's unacceptable."
Lin Sanqi continued to shake his head:
"I still refuse. I don't agree with the idea of an independent kingdom. Bao'an County currently has a large number of young people drawn from various ministries and commissions working there. Most of them are engaged in management work. I haven't put them on ice.
And don't think I'm unaware of this. How many of my tens of thousands of workers are from special departments? The reason I haven't said it is because I have a clear conscience and I'm not afraid of you interfering.
But this time you are going to send a large number of cadres south to Bao'an County on a large scale, which is touching my bottom line.
If I'm not mistaken, these people will all become workshop directors, factory managers, or something like that? Once they gain control of the Baoan County Pharmaceutical Factory, will there be no role for me as the person in charge?
Leader Jing smoked a cigarette and said nothing. Silence is the best answer.
Lin Sanqi put down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, and sneered:
"My bottom line is that you can send financial personnel into the Baoan Pharmaceutical Factory to monitor all financial expenditures and income. I'll let you know that I, Lin Sanqi, haven't taken a single cent."
(Lin Sanqi no longer needs to be greedy, as he has 30% of the shares, which is enough for him to eat his fill)
"But these financial personnel have no management authority, only supervisory authority. As for the management cadres of other pharmaceutical companies, they don't need to do that.
All of our current management staff in Bao'an County are former factory managers and workshop directors laid off from major domestic pharmaceutical companies. In addition, we also have a large number of professional and technical personnel with overseas experience.
This group of people have strong technical skills, high quality and professionalism. They are professionally matched to the management, which is why the pharmaceutical factory is highly efficient.
If an amateur were to take charge, things would only get worse. What I fear most is an amateur leading professionals. In that case, not only would they not be able to help, but they would actually cause more trouble.”
Leader Jing sighed heavily and said:
"I know what you're saying, too. Comrade Sanqi, it's never too late to change your original intention. As for me, I'm still sitting in this office, and I don't know when I'll step down. By then, I might even have to go to Bao'an County with you to beg for food."
Lin Sanqi's expression turned a little cold:
"Commander, we are old friends. You should know what kind of person I am. I hand over billions of dollars every year. That is real money. I believe I have done my duty to the country and the people.
I provided all the machinery and equipment for the pharmaceutical factory, paid for the factory construction, and even worked hard to find the staff. You just provided a piece of land and took 90% of the profits. I think that's very generous of me.
If someone is still not satisfied with this and wants to take away my remaining 10% profit, then I have nothing to say. I can only say that you have no sense of contract and want to take away the hen as soon as you see it lay an egg.
If someone is really planning to do this, then if I can't stay here, I'll find another place to stay. I'm ready to leave Bao'an County and hand the pharmaceutical factory over to you."
Leader Jing blinked and asked doubtfully:
"That's not right. You're not someone who would suffer any loss. Are you really willing to hand it over?"
"I am willing, it just depends on whether some people are willing or not!"
Lin Sanqi thought to himself, I have already completed the original capital accumulation and no longer need to be timid.
It has been exactly 6 years since he traveled through time. The amount of gold he has obtained through transactions and received from black market shipments has reached 200 tons, but outsiders do not know about it.
In addition, almost all the precious Chinese patent medicines of this era, such as wild ginseng, natural musk, bezoar, longyanxiang, etc., were in his hands. They were slowly converted into cash, and his wealth was immeasurable.
He also has a hidden wealth. He cleared out several of the largest cultural relics stores in the country and even almost emptied the Forbidden City. These antiques alone are enough to make him the hidden richest man.
So for financially free Lin Sanqi, he already has enough confidence and no longer needs to rely on anyone or look at anyone's face.
Besides, the Bao'an County Pharmaceutical Factory is only a processing and production base. Currently, the three raw material pharmaceutical factories are limited by insufficient technology and can only provide a small amount of raw materials.
In other words, a large amount of raw materials are supplied by Lin Sanqi.
As long as he runs out of raw materials, your Bao'an County Pharmaceutical Factory will be paralyzed, leaving you with an empty shell. Do you want it?
Lin Sanqi can simply rebuild a factory in Hong Kong or any country in Southeast Asia, resume production of medicines, and continue exporting. In this way, 90% of the profits will be his.
If that day really comes, he can just take out half of his profits, which is several billion dollars, to build connections with politicians and businessmen in various countries, and he will continue to be the God of Wealth wherever he goes.
At worst, he can come back after 1979, waving his dollar check and still be the boss.
I didn't see any of those Blue Army reactionaries with deep blood feuds. After the reform and opening up, they all became patriotic overseas Chinese and were warmly welcomed.
Leader Jing glanced at Lin Sanqi and smiled indifferently:
"Okay, since you're so determined, I'll reply truthfully. I'm just a messenger anyway, haha. Don't worry, no one else can be without you now, so you'll be fine."
Lin Sanqi thought, no one can resist money, as long as he is still useful, he is indeed safe.
"By the way, you rushed over to me right after the National Rural Doctors Conference. What's going on? You can't be here just to give me money, right?"
Lin Sanqi's complexion improved at this time, and he said:
"The biggest problem we're facing at the Bao'an County Pharmaceutical Factory right now is a shortage of skilled workers and workshop management staff. Furthermore, Bao'an International Hospital is about to open, and we're desperately short of doctors.
As long as my superiors help me solve the problem of industrial workers and medical personnel, I guarantee that I can increase the foreign exchange rate by 50% based on the current level, or even double it."
Leader Jing asked back with a smile
"Didn't you just say you didn't need anyone?"
Lin Sanqi rolled his eyes:
"We are short of workers, but not cadres. We need people who can do the work, not people who come to tell us what to do."
Leader Jing extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray and asked:
"What kind of workers do you need this time?"
Lin Sanqi placed an application report on the table:
"The first thing in short supply is talent in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I will not hire any TCM practitioners currently working in hospitals, but I want all the famous and veteran TCM practitioners at the national and provincial levels who have been dismissed and returned to their hometowns. You can send them all to Bao'an County, including their relatives.
The above is the list I got from Minister Li. Just ask for the people according to the list.
In addition, I have twelve masters who are masters of traditional Chinese medicine. Now that I, a junior disciple, have become successful, I always want to take care of my senior brothers and sisters, so I also made a list and I want all the traditional Chinese medicine doctors on it. "
Leader Jing picked up the report and began to read it: "You continue."
"Next, I want all the overseas doctors, pharmacists, and technicians who were sent back to the countryside. Oh, and those who attended medical universities in the old days, send them all to Bao'an County if you can."
Leader Jing estimated it in his mind and asked in surprise:
"If all these people were sent to Bao'an County, plus their relatives, the number would reach at least 200,000. Are you sure you want them all?"
Lin Sanqi thought that 200,000 would not be too many or too few. After all, there was a chance to escape from the quagmire, and it was estimated that his brothers and sisters would also want to go to Bao'an County together.
“I am sure that now that our Baoan County Pharmaceutical Factory has been built, and I have also built a large number of new worker villages, we need people to fill them.
Those who were able to go to university and study abroad before liberation showed that these people basically came from scholarly families, and their family members were literate, educated, and even had a skill.
The arrival of this group of people in Bao'an County will drive the development of all aspects of the county. In the future, we will definitely not only become a pharmaceutical production base, but also a comprehensive large city, which requires a large number of talents."
“Talent…”
Leader Jing nodded slightly and murmured, "For a country to develop, talent is the most important thing, not just some empty slogans."
Lin Sanqi walked to the door, looked around to see if there was anyone around, then closed the door again and sat back, saying softly:
"Commander, you must be aware of my little thoughts. You should also know that I want these people not out of selfish motives, but to preserve the strength of the country and maximize the expertise of these people.
So this time I am prepared to spend at least 500 million US dollars to hire him.
For each doctor studying abroad, I'll provide a 10,000 yuan subsidy to the local government or government; for each family member, I'll provide a 1,000 yuan subsidy. If the local government is willing to cooperate and send the patient to Bao'an County, I'll hand over the money and the person.
Leader Jing's eyes lit up:
"That's a good idea. Right now, local governments and major systems are facing difficulties. If you're willing to sponsor them, things will be much easier."
Lin Sanqi thought to himself that he really had a capitalist mindset and liked to use money to attack others.
"Alright, I'll accept your application and pass on your attitude, Comrade Sanqi. I'm glad you're so kind. History will remember you. Thank you."
Lin Sanqi also stood up and shook hands with Leader Jing.
"Complete this talent transfer plan within six months. If you have other talents who need protection and placement, you can all send them to Bao'an County.
Our Bao'an County is a border area and an impoverished county. If we send these people to the border for labor reform, I will definitely teach them a lesson."
After hearing this, Leader Jing burst into laughter, and his previous gloom disappeared.
"Alright, I'll definitely send all of these troublemakers to Bao'an County. You'll be subjected to hard labor reform and criticism and education. This is a legitimate reason, and no one can object. Haha."
65 years is the last window.
Leader Jing sent Lin Sanqi to the door. Lin Sanqi hesitated to speak, and finally said:
"Commander, thank you for your care. If nothing unexpected happens, I will not come to the capital again in the next ten years, so we don't know when we will meet next time.
If, I mean if one day, you feel that you can no longer make it in the capital, you must remember that there is a Lin Sanqi in Bao'an County. Come to me, I will definitely protect you and your entire family."
Leader Jing laughed heartily, but inwardly he disagreed:
"Okay, I'll remember this. There's a Lin Sanqi in Bao'an County who can protect my entire family. When I need food, I'll go to Bao'an County. Don't turn your back on me."
Lin Sanqi shrugged and thought to himself, whether you believe it or not, I dare not say more. If I say too much, I will have to take out my cards again.
Coming out of Fuxing Road, Lin Sanqi drove a large truck loaded with rice, flour and pork towards Dongsi Hutong.
Arriving at Dongsi 2nd Street, Lin Sanqi parked the car in front of a wealthy family.
The gatehouse is five rooms wide and you can tell at a glance that it is at least of the princely level. This is the home of the last prince, Mr. Fu Zuofu.
Lin Sanqi hadn't been here for a long time and was thinking about this friend regardless of age difference, so he knocked on the door with his car.
Bang bang bang~~~
The side door opened, and a middle-aged man in a military coat came out. Seeing Lin Sanqi's high-end attire, he didn't get angry.
"Comrade, who are you looking for?"
Lin Sanqi was a little surprised, thinking that he had never seen this person before, so he asked with a smile:
"I'm looking for Mr. Fu. Please tell him that Lin Sanqi is here."
When the middle-aged man in the military coat heard the name, he thought of the name of the big shot in the newspapers these days, and immediately smiled:
"Minister Lin?"
"Yes, it's me."
"Oh, Minister Lin, I'm sorry for my disrespect. I'm telling you, Comrade Fu Zuo has donated this palace of his. It's now the office space of the XX Bureau."
When Lin Sanqi heard this, he felt greatly relieved, thinking that this old man really listened to advice.
"Then do you know where Mr. Fu lives now?"
"I actually know that. Just go south, past Chaoyangmen Street, and there's a Chaomian Hutong in front of you. Mr. Fu lives in Courtyard 95 over there."
Lin Sanqi nodded and threw a pack of Marlboro over:
"Thanks. I won't delay your work then. See you later."
"See you later, see you later."
Chaomian Hutong, Yard 95.
Lin Sanqi parked his truck in the backyard of a shopping mall at the entrance of the alley. He paid a pack of cigarettes as parking fee and went into the alley alone.
The old alleys in the old city are very narrow and cars cannot drive in at all.
Lin Sanqi entered Courtyard 95, and was stopped at the door by several Dongcheng aunties:
"Comrade, who are you looking for?"
Lin Sanqi smiled and said, "Excuse me, does Comrade Fu Zuo live here?"
The old lady looked at Lin Sanqi warily. Seeing that he was wearing a high-end woolen coat, she said dissatisfiedly:
"Who are you?"
Lin Sanqi knew that these old ladies were difficult to talk to, so he took out his work ID and said, "Here you go."
Several old ladies came closer to take a look and were all shocked:
"Oh, you're a high-ranking official, sorry to bother you, but Old Man Fu lives in the east wing of the central courtyard, the room on the north side."
Lin Sanqi blinked: "He only has one room?"
An old lady laughed and said:
"This courtyard used to belong to him, but Old Man Fu donated it all. He only took a wing room and has to pay rent to the street every year. He's quite a thinker."
Lin Sanqi laughed out loud when he heard this. Just based on his good reputation, he knew that Old Man Fu was in a safe position.
"Mr. Fu, hi, a guest has arrived."
Fu Zuo heard the noise outside the house, came out to take a look, and also laughed out loud:
"Xiao Lin, old friend, I haven't seen you for more than a year. Come inside, it's cold outside."
Lin Sanqi walked into the house and saw that it was a small house of about 15 square meters. There was a stove and a dining table at the door. There was a bed behind a curtain where the old couple lived.
Lin Sanqi looked around and opened the grain bag to take a look. It was just gray-yellow corn flour, and he couldn't help feeling a little emotional.
Fu Zuo still smiled and placed a glass of water on the table:
"Xiao Lin, what do you think? I listened to you and donated all the houses I owned. Not a single one was left. In addition, I also donated all the shares in my factories and my 100,000 yuan savings. Now I only get a monthly pension of 15 yuan."
Lin Sanqi gave a thumbs up:
"Old man, you are this. Believe me, you have built a golden body. In the future, you will be protected from wind and rain. You will definitely live a long and peaceful life."
Having said that, Lin Sanqi took out a small wooden box from his briefcase, opened it, and inside was a key and a passbook.
"Old man, this is the key to the safe deposit box at the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Your two tons of gold and 15 national treasures are kept here.
In addition, there is $500,000 in this passbook. I have converted all of this money into foreign currency for you, which is safer. Please keep all of this."
How could Fu Zuo, who came from an aristocratic family, not leave a way out for his family?
On the surface, he donated all his assets, but secretly, he entrusted Lin Sanqi to help take away the most core assets and deposit them in Hong Kong.
Almost all the old and young people did this, except that Fu Zuo had Lin Sanqi's help, while the other old people hid in other places.
Of course, it was later found, confiscated, and embezzled, but that’s another story.
Fu Zuo took the small box and said with emotion:
"Xiao Lin, thank you so much. By keeping this money, I can be considered worthy of my children and grandchildren. Whether they will have good fortune or bad luck in the future depends entirely on them."
Lin Sanqi also laughed and said:
“Be willing to give up, only by giving up can you gain.
Old man, remember what I said. When the storm is over in the future, you can take out the money in your hands and redeem the house you donated.
"With the dozen or so courtyard houses you own, rest assured your family won't fail. Remember, if your descendants aren't cut out for business, don't try it. The little money you make from business isn't even worth a fraction of a courtyard house."
When Old Man Fu heard this, he nodded heavily:
"I believe you. If that day ever comes, I will definitely buy a house and stock up on Siheyuan."
Mr. Fu lived a long life and passed away at the age of 103. It has to be said that he was a smart man who knew how to adapt to the times.
May 2016, Laboratory Building of Huadu Medical University.
Lin Sanqi, accompanied by President Su, Dean Zhang of the School of Pharmacy, Dean Xiang of the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other bigwigs, visited the National Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Principal Su blushed as he walked:
"Mr. Lin, I'm truly sorry. After three years of research, the $200 million in funding has been used up, and none of the effective drugs you were looking for have been invented."
A few years ago, Lin Sanqi publicly sponsored US$500 million for the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine, but the actual amount of funds received was US$200 million.
In addition, it also sponsored Capital University of Chinese Medicine with US$100 million, which adds up to US$300 million in real money.
This major project, which caused a sensation in the national traditional Chinese medicine circle at the time, remained silent for several years and no results were produced.
Lin Sanqi was still a little disappointed. 300 million US dollars is almost 2 billion RMB.
"Principal Su, Dean Zhang, and Dean Xiang, I understand that you haven't produced any results in three years. I also know the 10-year rule. But you've done so much research and even scoured the ancient medical books in my house. Is there anything close to being complete?"
Dean Zhang shook his head awkwardly:
"Xiao Lin, as far as I know, out of the 20 research groups at our school, not a single one has made any progress. Traditional Chinese Medicine is too complex a field. We estimate it will take more than 10 years to develop effective drugs for hepatitis B and cancer."
I also explained to the dean:
"Currently, major pharmaceutical companies around the world are developing new drugs for hepatitis B and cancer. This project has been going on for decades, but there are still no effective drugs available. Our three years is really too short."
Dean Su said with a smile:
"Yes, three years is too short, Director Lin. Now that the research team has been established, you just need to continue to increase the investment. If $200 million isn't enough, try $500 million. If $500 million isn't enough, try $1 billion. As long as you keep investing, you will definitely achieve research results in the end."
Lin Sanqi thought, you just talk about 1 billion US dollars, do you know that this is all my hard-earned money?
Lin Sanqi looked at Professor Dong behind him and asked:
"Teacher Dong, I remember your research group is working on the treatment of hepatic ascites with Yinchen Wuling Powder. What's the current status of the research and development?"
Dong Zhangquan answered honestly:
"Yinchen Wuling Powder can indeed treat ascites, and this is supported by clinical data. However, the biggest problem at present is that it causes severe damage to kidney function and cannot be used clinically. We are trying to find ways to improve it."
"Have you thought of any ideas for improvement?"
"Well, we don't have any ideas yet. We are currently reading ancient medical books, hoping to find inspiration."
Lin Sanqi sighed, knowing that his $300 million was probably thrown into the water in vain.
The reason why he suddenly came to his alma mater to inspect the research team today was because after a financial audit, he found that in recent years, the funds of these traditional Chinese medicine research teams were almost all used for business trips, meetings, and various subsidies.
Another thing is that the purchase price of experimental medicinal materials is very wrong.
For example, for the Chinese medicine Artemisia capillaris, the purchase price in the laboratory is three times the market price, and 25 tons are used at a time.
What kind of experiment would require so many herbs? Even if you ate them as a meal, you wouldn't be able to consume so many. These research groups are facing serious financial difficulties.
However, the Huadu Medical University, which is supposed to play a supervisory role, is ineffective.
To put it bluntly, very little of Lin Sanqi's money was actually used for experiments, and most of it was wasted.
After coming out of the laboratory building, Lin Sanqi invited Dean Xiang and Dean Zhang to get in the car, and the three of them had a secret conversation.
Apologize to the dean:
"Mr. Xiaolin, I want to apologize to you. Although I have repeatedly emphasized this, these professors and researchers below are too outrageous."
Dean Zhang smiled bitterly and said:
"The situation is so bad it's hard to change. Your husband and I are both about to retire, so they won't take us seriously anymore."
Lin Sanqi threw the information in his hand aside and said casually:
"Forget it then. I won't be investing any more money. Just consider this $300 million thrown into the water. Don't try to persuade me. Given the current academic climate, I'm afraid even if I throw in $3 billion, it won't be worth it. Let's cut our losses now."
Dean Xiang and Dean Zhang both nodded in agreement:
"Yes, cut your losses in time. If you really want to do this, take over all the experimental groups and organize your own experimental team to conduct research. You can no longer cooperate with the school.
This group of people is so greedy that even our dean and president are aware of their corruption. The key is that they follow very strict procedures. If you really want to investigate, a lot of money is spent in an unclear manner and it is difficult to obtain evidence.
Lin Sanqi thought, these people are professional players, how could they let you catch them so easily?
At this time, I asked the dean:
"By the way, I heard that Zhangzhou Pharmaceutical Factory has reconciled with you?"
Lin Sanqi was delighted when he heard this:
"We're definitely going to reconcile, because we spread the word that we're going to release the secret recipe for Pien Tze Huang to prove our innocence. People from the Zhangzhou Pharmaceutical Factory came to verify it, and they found that our Lingnan Hall's secret recipe is exactly the same as theirs.
So they didn't dare to gamble. As long as we published the three medical books, we would actually be releasing the secret recipe to the world. This would certainly have some impact on us, but their Zhangzhou factory had a greater impact, so they had no choice but to reconcile.
Dean Zhang was a little confused:
"Didn't you say before that someone was behind this? Is it over so easily?"
Lin Sanqi smiled and said:
"The main thing is that they can't do anything to us. Our Lingnan Group is a Hong Kong-funded enterprise, and I also have a Hong Kong resident. From a military perspective, they can't go too far.
Another thing is that our Lingnan Group has decided to scale back its business. We will focus on the sales of wild ginseng, cordyceps, and tea. As for the production of Chinese medicinal herbs such as Angong Niuhuang Wan and Pien Tze Huang, we will also limit production and will not engage in large-scale production.
Dean Zhang and Dean Xiang both uttered a cry of surprise:
"Your Lingnan Group's business is growing very fast. This is a great opportunity for rapid development and expansion. Why are you shrinking your business?"
Lin Sanqi chuckled:
"The main reason is that I made too much money. As my wealth grew, my personal strength didn't grow much. If I ever make it onto the Forbes "Slaughter the Pig" list, I'm afraid that will also be the time I end up in jail.
The richest man will not have a good ending.
Now I have enough money and a happy family. If nothing unexpected happens, my wealth will last me ten lifetimes. So what motivation do I have to make more money? Money is just a number to me.
In fact, Lin Sanqi’s biggest source of wealth now comes from antique auctions and jade sales.
As for the open trade of wild ginseng, he also had to continue to limit the supply, because the wild ginseng in another time and space had also been picked up.
Next, Lin Sanqi enjoyed the happy life brought by wealth.
The novel ends here.
In another time and space, Lingnan Pharmaceutical Group eventually became the world's top pharmaceutical company, and Lingnan Hospital became one of the top ten hospitals in the world.
The Lin family thus became the leader of the four major families in Hong Kong and the first Hong Kong family to invest in the mainland in 1979.
Pan Ye had three sons and one daughter.
At this time and space, Lingnan Group does not advertise or promote, and has been selling ginseng and secret medicine in a low-key manner.
Although the company is not large in scale, it has always been among the top 100 taxpayers in the country, and its wealth is unknown to anyone.
Yin Lianyi had five sons in total, firmly occupying the position of the eldest wife.
(End of the book) (End of this chapter)
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