In the center of the hall, there are sets of European classic sofas, made of the finest leather and decorated with exquisite carvings and metal ornaments.
The reception room was already packed with guests, including leaders of various powers from around the world, with the white faction being the most prominent.
The island's lord, Overstan, sat upright in the main seat. He had a square face, silver hair like frost, and a pair of bright blue eyes beneath thick eyebrows. His demeanor exuded an aura of dominance and nobility, and his powerful presence commanded respect.
His gaze lingered on Liu Feng for a moment, and a hint of contempt seemed to flicker across his lips as he looked at the two burly bodyguards standing behind Liu Feng and the gambling king, but it vanished in an instant.
Then, Overstan stood up, a smile on his face that seemed warm but was actually quite shrewd, and said in English, "Welcome to our island, both of you. It is an honor for our island to have you all here today."
The gambling king quickly bowed slightly and replied in fluent English, "You're too kind, Island Lord. I've long admired your name and the legends of this island. Seeing you in person today, I realize that hearing about you is not as good as meeting you in person." As he spoke, the gambling king subtly glanced at the guests around him, secretly assessing the strength and possible intentions of each faction.
Liu Feng remained calm and composed. He nodded slightly in response to Ofstan's welcome, but his gaze inadvertently swept over the layout of the entire reception room and the positions of the people.
He noticed that the occasional wary glances from the seemingly inconspicuous servants as they moved around, and the slightly bulging outlines of their waists, suggested that this was by no means a safe place.
In a corner, several guests were talking quietly, occasionally peeking out from their document bags with faintly visible encryption markings, presumably containing highly confidential business intelligence or shady business agreements.
Overstan gently raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to take their seats, and then said, "The reason we've gathered here today is twofold. First, I want you all to experience the unique scenery of my island. Second, I've heard that the Longevity Pharmaceutical Factory has recently achieved remarkable results, especially its new anti-cancer drug and anti-aging drug, which are truly enticing. I think that perhaps everyone here would be interested in discussing these and seeing if we can work together for mutual benefit."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word echoed clearly in the reception room. Instantly, the guests who had been whispering fell silent, and all eyes were focused on Overstan. Then, they quickly turned to Liu Feng and the gambling king, their eyes filled with curiosity, greed, and calculation.
The gambling king felt a chill run down his spine, but maintained his smile. Just as he was about to speak, Liu Feng spoke first, saying in a calm and unquestionable tone, "What the island lord says is quite right. The achievements of Changsheng Pharmaceutical Factory today are due to the hard work and dedication of countless researchers. However, the road to developing new drugs is fraught with difficulties and obstacles. The manpower, material resources, and financial resources invested are by no means small. If you want to cooperate, you will have to show your utmost sincerity."
Liu Feng's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples and a murmur of discussion immediately filled the reception room.
Overstan narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across them, but he quickly regained his enthusiastic demeanor and said with a smile, "Of course, sincerity is essential. Mr. Liu is young and promising, and I'm sure you have unique insights into the prospects of this new drug. Why don't you tell us more about it?"
While he appeared to be handing the floor to Liu Feng, he was actually testing the waters, trying to find an opportunity in Liu Feng's response and ascertain the bottom line of Changsheng Pharmaceutical Factory.
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