Soon after, Ye Siyuan realized that in the background of each photo Si Lisao had sent, she could find herself. All of them were unintentional captures—such a coincidence!
No girl could resist this kind of serendipity!
She was ecstatic!
Ye Siyuan unlocked her phone and sent Si Lisao a WeChat ssage: "I received the gift. What a coincidence! I never realized before that you’ve also been to so many places I’ve visited. We even ended up as background figures in each other’s photos," she typed, adding a happy emoji.
Si Lisao replied instantly: "Perhaps this is fate."
Yes, this is fate, Ye Siyuan thought, sending a shy emoji in response.
Si Lisao followed up: "Sothing urgent has co up with the governnt. I need to return to Mu Continent to handle it. Once I’m done, I’ll treat you to a candlelit dinner."
He’s already gone back? Ye Siyuan felt a pang of regret. However, as the Crown Prince of Mu Continent, Si Lisao naturally had nurous official duties, much like his brother, and couldn’t remain in Yecheng indefinitely. She understood and was already anticipating the candlelit dinner he’d promised.
...
Si Lisao had left. The next day, Sheng Liuyun, Yun Yin, and Gu Changbin arrived.
The three transford into giant dragons, chasing each other in the deep sea, churning the waves and unleashing their wild natures. They only reverted to human form as they neared Yecheng, erging on a tourist-filled beach, each carrying a surfboard.
Their cool and dashing strides as they walked out of the sea created a striking scene, attracting countless admiring glances.
"Wow! That man with the ponytail has an incredible physique! Is he a movie star?"
"The tall one next to him is so handso too! A bit aloof and incredibly cool. I really want to get a photo with him!"
Several bold young won rushed over to ask Sheng Liuyun and Yun Yin for their WeChat contacts, to take photos, or to invite them for drinks at a bar.
Only the corpulent Gu Changbin was left ignored.
Gu Changbin fud internally. Damn it! I’ve been tricked! He had argued there was no need to land on such a crowded beach, but Sheng Liuyun and Yun Yin had insisted that a busier place would attract less specific attention. Now he understood: the only one attracting no attention was him! He was rely the green leaf to their vibrant flowers, a pitiful backdrop.
What could soothe his wounded pride? Only a lavish al!
The three n extricated themselves from the throng of won and headed to the Yinhai Building.
As soon as they stepped into the elevator, a peculiar fragrance wafted towards them.
"What’s that lovely sll?"
"It seems like the scent of a mating season."
"Ah i’s mating season has arrived!"
"Should we send a man to her?"
"Does she even need more n? She’s probably rolling in the sheets with Mo Yinhe every night!"
"How would you know? Do you have so kind of clairvoyance?"
"Susu told ," Yun Yin stated, his face grim. "Susu said that every night, from her parents’ room, she hears Mom’s soft, sotis barely audible, cries. She asked if Dad was bullying Mom and if she should go rescue her."
Sheng Liuyun was furious. "That Mo Yinhe is a complete scoundrel! Doing things like that without even bothering to properly soundproof the bedroom! He must have disturbed my Little Liangliang as well! This ti, we absolutely have to lure our little sister back to Mu Continent! Once she returns to Mu Continent, Little Liangliang can co back too—back to my care."
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At the top floor of the Yinhai Building, Si Mingjing had recently been engrossed in matters concerning the "Dragon Algae Hypoglycemic Tablets."
The prescription for treating Type I diabetes was the culmination of Academician Zhou’s years of research. When his paper on overcoming Type I diabetes was published, it garnered worldwide attention. Major dia outlets vied to cover the story, and Academician Zhou beca an overnight sensation in the dical community.
Many pharmaceutical companies, seeing the business opportunity, approached Academician Zhou for collaboration, eager to produce this dicine.
It was quite normal for many manufacturers to produce similar drugs, differing in production techniques and price points.
Thus, Academician Zhou accepted all offers, signing new drug developnt projects with nurous pharmaceutical companies and achieving both fa and fortune.
After signing the contracts, Academician Zhou provided the formula for the "Dragon Algae Hypoglycemic Tablets" to the factories.
The factories, however, hit a snag upon receiving the formula: one ingredient, Dragon Algae, was completely unknown to them, and they had no idea where to source it.
At this juncture, Academician Zhou would recomnd, "Go to Si Mingjing of the Si Group. She’s the only one in the world with a Dragon Algae production base."
Consequently, those pharmaceutical companies all approached Si Mingjing for cooperation and to procure Dragon Algae.
For every pharmaceutical company Academician Zhou referred, Si Mingjing gave him a commission.
As a result, Academician Zhou earned another substantial sum.
And Si Mingjing, though she hadn’t secured exclusive manufacturing rights for the Dragon Algae Hypoglycemic Tablets, controlled the indispensable Dragon Algae. This guaranteed her a continuous stream of future revenue!
Of course, the pharmaceutical company she co-owned with Ye Junqing also produced Dragon Algae Hypoglycemic Tablets. She had assigned Lun Bobing to manage this aspect.
Today, Si Mingjing had received several more orders from pharmaceutical companies, necessitating a large-scale production of Dragon Algae.
Consequently, she called Madam Duanmu, the acting City Lord of ngcheng, instructing her to expand the Dragon Algae production base.
Upon receiving the call, Madam Duanmu was incredulous. "Do we really need such a large quantity of Dragon Algae?"
"Yes, I received five more orders today. The demand for Dragon Algae will only continue to grow."
Madam Duanmu said, "No wonder I’ve seen many people in the city inquiring about Dragon Algae seedlings. So pearl harvesting bosses also asked for seedlings, wanting to establish their own Dragon Algae production bases. I haven’t given any out."
"Give them out," Si Mingjing instructed, adopting a commanding posture as she swiveled her chair to gaze at the azure sky and sparkling waters beyond the floor-to-ceiling window. "I’ve said it before: I will make Dragon Algae the second pillar industry of ngcheng, its second major source of tax revenue after pearls."
Madam Duanmu voiced her concerns. "But if Dragon Algae seedlings are distributed widely, won’t sea areas all over the world be able to cultivate it? How can we then ensure they establish their production bases in ngcheng?"
A faint smile touched Si Mingjing’s lips. "Madam Duanmu, I’ve already dispatched hundreds of people to try cultivating Dragon Algae in other sea regions. None of them survived. Facts have proven that only the waters around ngcheng are suitable for Dragon Algae growth, so you don’t need to worry."
"Really?" Madam Duanmu was overjoyed.
"Yes, so rest assured. Issue my decree: anyone who wishes to establish a Dragon Algae cultivation base may do so, but all Dragon Algae production will be taxed at 20%!"
Fifty percent of ngcheng’s fiscal revenue would go into the City Lord’s coffers!
Therefore, she didn’t mind others establishing Dragon Algae production bases. If there was wealth to be made, it was better to share it. This would also highlight her political achievents since becoming City Lord—a true win-win for fa and fortune!
Si Mingjing realized she thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of making money.
Her dical studies hadn’t been in vain! As the saying went, dicine was indeed a golden enterprise!
Hearing this, Madam Duanmu relaxed and shared an amusing anecdote. "Recently, a Little Liyu has taken to sneaking into the cultivation base to nibble on Dragon Algae. The workers tried to catch it nurous tis, but it always cleverly eluded them. It took them half a month to finally capture it. I’ve already arranged for it to be sent to you. It should make a tasty soup."
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