Chapter 238 - You Won't be Able to Escape
Although the path was equally challenging, it posed no issue for Zhang Xiaolong and the elite soldiers.
The journey was unobstructed and went smoothly. Upon reaching the outside, the two groups went their separate ways. Liu Zhongjun, sensing that Qu Moyao had sothing to discuss, said goodbye to Zhang Xiaolong and proceeded ahead with his group.
Qu Moyao decided to address the issue head-on, “Am I a woman you dislike? Or do you not see as a woman at all?”
“Why would you think that?” Zhang Xiaolong responded, puzzled.
“Do you have a girlfriend?” Qu Moyao ventured, considering the possibility.
She had never been interested in anyone before, but now, the man who had captured her attention surely must have caught the eye of others as well.
She began to worry. If he indeed had soone he cherished, then not only were her previous actions foolish, but it also ant there was no hope for anything between them.
Under her scrutiny, Zhang Xiaolong nodded earnestly, “Yes, but to be exact, not a girlfriend. I'm married. I appreciate your feelings, and I believe you'll find soone even better in the future.”
He was aware of her intentions, and now that everything was out in the open, it would be unfair to feign ignorance.
Qu Moyao received the unwanted answer, feeling a bitterness that seed to fill her heart and rise to her nose.
Yet, she was resilient. Despite feeling hurt, she managed to say, “I wish you both happiness!” before turning and walking away.
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Imdiately after returning from Qilin Mountain to Qingyang, Su i hurried to et up, her urgency palpable.
“How did it go? Did you find the dicinal herbs you were talking about?” she inquired of Zhang Xiaolong, her concern for the herbs evident.
“Hehe, I have both good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?” Zhang Xiaolong teased.
“Tell both,” Su i replied, not in the mood for gas.
“We've located the herbs, but production can't start just yet. I've handed them over to the military, and we need to wait for their representatives to co and discuss the details,” Zhang Xiaolong summarized.
Su i was taken aback. “The military? How did they get involved in this?”
Coming from a business family, she had so understanding of such matters. Yet, for Su i, directly collaborating with military personnel was uncharted territory.
The issue was complex, and Zhang Xiaolong had to distill it to the essentials for her.
“Is Dr. Qu a woman? Is she very beautiful?” Su i's focus had shifted unexpectedly after hearing the explanation.
“Her looks are irrelevant to ,” Zhang Xiaolong replied coolly. “What's important is the opportunity this presents. With military backing, our Injury dicine could not only beco a bestseller, but we could also conceal the Blood Converging Vine's na, making it impossible for others to replicate our product.”
Su i pondered deeply. “But if you've given them our best dicine, I'm worried our profits will suffer significantly.”
“Not necessarily,” Zhang Xiaolong countered. “Aside from them being the most in need of this dicine—worth giving for free on that basis alone—Gao Loong's strategy seems sound. If you've never encountered Injury dicine made with Beauty Preserving Grass, you'd likely believe it's Divine dicine. But once you've seen the combination of Beauty Preserving Grass and Blood Converging Vine, the previous versions pale in comparison,” he explained, shaking his head. “Consurs are insatiable, always seeking better products at lower prices.”
“You've grown up quite a bit,” Su i said, caught off guard, then smiled. “You're not the naive Xiaolong you used to be.”
“That's the result of everyone's influence. Becoming wiser is only natural,” Zhang Xiaolong humbly stated.
Su i laughed at his earnest deanor. “But everyone else claims to give more for the sa price. Your approach seems to be offering less for the sa price. Isn't that a bit rcenary?”
Zhang Xiaolong wasn't swayed. “Our original goal was to create Injury dicine. But what if we shift our thinking? We could market it as Scar Removal Essence. Imagine, if a stunning woman like you had an indelible scar, and you learned of a product that could erase it within a month, giving you flawless skin, how much would you be willing to pay? As long as it works, would you feel cheated? You'd probably still regard it as Divine dicine, especially since it also stops bleeding and heals wounds. That's a huge benefit.”
Su i couldn't help but admire him. By shifting the selling point of the Injury dicine to scar removal, the focus was entirely different, and no longer would people obsess over how long it would take to heal a wound.
If the scar removal effects were genuine and effective, it would still be revered as Divine dicine. Moreover, if it was advertised that the dicine could also stop bleeding and heal injuries upon application, it would beco an essential item in every household.
Having a scar, particularly for a girl who prides herself on her appearance, is an issue that's hard to tolerate, yet sotis must be endured.
A girl with a scar on her foot might shy away from sandals in the sumr, but with this dicine, that problem disappears. Who wouldn't be eager to buy it?
“I've co to realize that you're truly a business prodigy!” Su i exclaid with genuine admiration.
“Hehe, you could've co up with these ideas as well, but I suppose I've been limiting your thinking with my constant talk about Injury dicine,” Zhang Xiaolong admitted with candor. “I was inspired by soone else, so from now on, don't hesitate to act on your ideas. Don't hold back for fear of upsetting .”
“Got it,” Su i replied, her gaze turning flirtatious. “Xiaolong, I have a scar here. Would you mind applying so dicine for ?”
Despite knowing she was just teasing, Zhang Xiaolong felt his heart skip a beat at the sight of the typically domineering Miss Su suddenly behaving so demurely, caressing her chest. “I… I have so things to take care of, you go ahead!”
“I've just realized sothing,” Su i said with a pout, a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice. “Considering the Su family owns shares in Soaring Dragon, why am I here managing this pharmaceutical company for you? Isn't this just like working for you outright?”
“Uh…”
Zhang Xiaolong hadn't considered this before, but she had volunteered to co: “If you're not happy here, you can always go back to Soaring Dragon. I can find another manager for this place.”
“No, I've boarded your ship, and I don't plan on disembarking,” Su i said, her voice tinged with a playful whine. “But you have to rember to co and see often.”
“I'll be heading out first,” Zhang Xiaolong said in a rush as he took off.
Su i watched him flee with a playful chuckle. “So, it turns out this is the most effective approach. Xiaolong, I wonder how long you'll manage to stay out of my reach.”
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