Flower City's Peerless Divine Doctor

Back in bed, they embraced again and chatted for a while.

Then they left the hotel together to grab some food.

"You've also made quite a bit of money now, why don't you buy yourself a car? It'd be more convenient for work," Chen Wanqiu asked, looking up.

"I've been thinking about it, I'll go take a look when I have the time!" Li Chen responded with a smile.

Men love cars just as women love beautiful clothes and cosmetics.

Back in the day, when the conditions weren't ripe, Li Chen didn't dwell on it, but with the hot sales of the Scar-removing ointment, he had received quite a sum from the company.

With his current personal assets, buying a car he liked was a piece of cake.

"Alright then, let me know when you want to go take a look."

"I know a couple of friends who run car dealerships, I'll take you there for a spin."

Chen Wanqiu smiled radiantly.

She couldn't quite say why, but unwittingly, she had begun to see this young man as an important part of her life.

Li Chen nodded.

Though there was a decade or so age difference between them, Chen Wanqiu showed no signs of aging and looked to be just over thirty.

Anyone would think they were siblings at a glance.

Moreover, being with this woman, he didn't have to sweat the small stuff; she would handle everything clearly and took a lot of care.

If one were to mooch off a woman, finding someone like her wouldn't be too bad.

The thought surfaced in his mind out of nowhere.

But then, he shook his head.

He was a bit of a male chauvinist and had achieved a little; naturally, he couldn't possibly mooch off someone.

"What are you laughing at?" Chen Wanqiu saw the changing expressions on Li Chen's face and laughed as she asked.

"I was thinking, maybe I should just give in and mooch off you!" Li Chen joked with a laugh.

"Sure!" Chen Wanqiu chuckled joyously, "That way I wouldn't have to worry about you, my little troublemaker, leaving me. Though I'm afraid, you wouldn't agree."

She said, pouting.

The two had known each other for quite some time, and she understood Li Chen well.

Although he was young, he possessed a maturity beyond his years and a rebellious streak; he was definitely not the type to give in and mooch off someone.

"Hehe, Wanqiu, you're so afraid I'll leave, huh!"

Li Chen was laughing happily and reached out to grab the woman's delicate hand on the table.

From the moment they met today, she had been feeling insecure, and he couldn't resist asking as she continued to speak.

"Yeah! I feel like I'm under a spell, I can't control myself, and I keep thinking about you non-stop."

"You little man, you mustn't leave me, otherwise... otherwise I'll go crazy..."

Chen Wanqiu looked at him earnestly, with her hand gripping Li Chen's tightly.

Li Chen gave her a comforting and affirming smile, not disputing it.

After finishing their meal, Chen Wanqiu was rather reluctant to part.

"I'll take you back!"

"Okay!"

Li Chen didn't refuse.

As they drove on the road, Li Chen suddenly remembered a conversation he had with Xiao Ya and the future development of the company.

He turned to Chen Wanqiu and asked, "Xiao Ya told me that the company's development is on the right track, she asked me what my plans are next."

"I have an ancient prescription in hand and wanted to hear your suggestion."

As soon as he spoke these words, Chen Wanqiu sharply turned her head, a look of surprise and shock on her face.

The car that had been traveling on the road pulled over to the side and suddenly stopped.

"Do you still have ancient medicine recipes in your hand?"

As the president of a pharmaceutical company, she knew very well that these recipes passed down were quite hard to come by.

The success of the Scar-removing Ointment was a prime example.

She never expected that Li Chen actually had more.

"What, don't forget, I'm still a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, from a family of hereditary doctors."

"What kind of recipe is it?"

Chen Wanqiu stared intently at Li Chen.

But she couldn't see anything abnormal. Instead, she felt that this young man was shrouded in a mysterious veil, becoming more inscrutable.

She had seen her fair share of traditional Chinese doctors, including those from renowned households, but the only one who could easily produce ancient medicine recipes was this young man.

Filled with curiosity, she wondered where this young man got these ancient recipes.

Was he really an orphan?

Chen Wanqiu's thoughts, of course, were unknown to Li Chen.

Naturally, he hadn't fully revealed that the ancient recipes he held were not limited to one or two; his grandfather had passed down several kinds to him.

However, some of these weren't suitable for public disclosure, as per his grandfather's instruction.

Noticing Chen Wanqiu's intense gaze and not wanting to keep her waiting, he said, "They are related to youth-preserving beauty, for women."

At these words, Chen Wanqiu was even more stunned.

Youth Preserving Beauty.

That's what countless women pursued for most of their lives.

Of course, she understood that youth-preserving wasn't about staying forever young but about preventing skin sagging, anti-oxidation, as well as improving complexion, moisturizing, and other effects.

The pharmaceutical company had annual statistics for this sector; women's expenditure on skincare cosmetics was a terrifying astronomical figure each year.

Needless to say, the competition among various companies was quite fierce.

It took her a good while to recover, and she murmured, "How effective is this ancient recipe?"

"It's definitely much better than those skincare products on the market. I can start by making some to test it," Li Chen said confidently.

Chen Wanqiu's mind was buzzing.

It took her a while to come to herself, "My young man, you really are a treasure! If this cream hits the market, the profits will definitely be dozens, even hundreds of times higher than the Scar-removing Ointment."

"I can discuss this at the company headquarters to ensure the best possible profits for you."

To Chen Wanqiu's words, Li Chen had no doubt whatsoever.

Still, he asked, "If we do it ourselves, is it feasible?"

Chen Wanqiu fell into thought.

After a while, she lifted her head, her face reflecting her concern, and shook her head, "I'm afraid not!"

"Currently, the mainstream skincare products are dominated by a few major domestic enterprises, and the competition from international markets is fierce too."

"Moreover, getting approval in the medical field is quite troublesome. Even if we could acquire a qualified but less reputable company, making a name for ourselves in the market with even a decent product isn't going to be easy."

"Most importantly, those leading companies won't sit idly by when their products are challenged. There are too many complications involved."

"If you're not after fame and a big name, I suggest we go for a partnership. Regarding profits, I can negotiate for you, and I'll certainly ensure you won't be at a loss."

Listening to Chen Wanqiu's expert analysis, Li Chen pondered and nodded.

He was the type who disliked complications; he preferred to live his life quietly and did not like making a spectacle of himself.

However, he just happened to have these recipes, and earning some extra money from them wasn't too bad either.

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