The Super Rich: Start from when the family business is about to go bankrupt!

Chapter 736 WPG deserves to die if it's worthless! Are there still some who slipped through the net? Two dance students gave An Wuyang a gift!

Despite Valéry's reminder, Melissa still didn't quite understand.

“I don’t quite understand what this means. Isn’t it a good thing for us to imprison Toshio Hemura?” Melissa retorted.

“Toshio Hemura’s heart condition is similar to Mr. An’s, both caused by a genetic mutation. If we can overcome Toshio Hemura’s heart condition, then we should also be able to solve Mr. An’s problem,” Melissa explained.

“This means that Toshio Kamura will be a very good experimental subject!” Melissa labeled Toshio Kamura.

Valais asked, "If we want to treat heart disease caused by LMNA gene mutations, what kind of treatment do you think we need?"

Melissa fell into thought.

Hereditary heart disease caused by LMNA gene mutations cannot be resolved through traditional treatments.

Neither traditional medications for heart disease, nor special drugs like nitroglycerin, nor even a heart transplant can cure heart disease caused by LMNA gene mutations.

As the representative of Nova Pharmaceuticals in China, how could Melissa not understand these things?

"If we want to solve this kind of disease caused by genetic factors, the best options are gene editing technology and IPSC induced pluripotent stem cell technology," Melissa explained.

Valais countered, "Do we possess these two technologies?"

Melissa remained silent.

In the medical field, the former [gene editing technology] involves ethical issues, and major pharmaceutical companies can only conduct research in secret. Nova Pharmaceuticals has made slow progress in this area.

As for the latter, IPSC technology, it is mainly led by Japan, which has invested heavily in it.

However, under An Wuyang's leadership, Wugengtian is also preparing to make a significant investment in the IPSC technology roadmap.

According to An Wuyang's plan, when Wugengtian puts his efforts into IPSC technology, he is willing to invest tens of billions of Xia Guoyuan as an initial investment!

That's right!

He was willing to invest billions to test the waters in the initial stages!
In the new research center that Tianjingyan is currently planning, An Wuyang plans to set up an "IPSC Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology Laboratory", and the investment in this laboratory is as high as 200 million yuan.

Valle, speaking on Melissa's behalf, said, "We have neither gene-editing technology nor IPSC technology. How are we supposed to conduct research on Toshio Kamura?"

Melissa remained silent.

"Is Toshio Kamura irreplaceable?" Valais asked again.

Melissa replied in the negative, "No."

Globally, LMNA-mutant heart disease is not an isolated case; at least 100,000 patients can be easily identified.

Therefore, Toshio Kamura is not an irreplaceable research subject.

“In that case, do you understand what I mean?” Valais asked.

Melissa had a sudden realization!

“Understood!” Melissa replied affirmatively.

Melissa finally understood what An Wuyang meant. An Wuyang had reminded her to kill Hecun Junfu, but she misunderstood it as using Hecun Junfu for research first, and then dealing with Hecun Junfu.

Valais responded, "I'll deal with Toshio Hemura first, then I'll send you the relevant information, and you can then contact Mr. An."

“Okay,” Melissa replied.

……

While Melissa and Vale were communicating, in distant Anchorage, Alaska...

It was around 5 p.m. local time.

Green Lemon Bar, northwest corner of the outdoor parking lot.

Homicide squad leader Greg Gibson was smoking in his car.

A moment later, two Dodge Chargers pulled up next to Greg, and two middle-aged white men got out and sat in the back seat of Greg's vehicle.

Greg threw away his cigarette and then rolled up the car window to make the conversation inside the car more discreet.

"Have you found anything?" Greg asked his two subordinates.

Detective Aaron Henry from the homicide squad spoke first, "We've basically found out the general situation."

"The CLC Group of the Northern Bear Kingdom was likely instructed by the Five Watches Pharmaceutical Group of the Xia Kingdom to eliminate the Larson family," Aaron explained.

"As for the motives of Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group," Aaron paused briefly.

“I investigated the whereabouts of the Larson family’s direct descendants, and then I discovered that the youngest son of the Larson family, Aiden Larson, had previously been to Hokkaido, Japan,” Aaron explained.

"Furthermore, I also found on the internet that the president of Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group was previously in Hokkaido," Aaron added.

"Given the overlap in their schedules, we can reasonably infer that Aiden must have had a conflict with the president of Gokkyo when he was in Hokkaido, which led to Gokkyo's transnational retaliation," Aaron reasoned.

Although the reasoning is rather crude, we are not in a courtroom now, and there is no need for so-called evidence. This reasoning is sufficient.

After listening, Greg nodded slightly. There was indeed a hidden story behind the destruction of the Larson family!

"Boss, I've also uncovered a little-known fact," Aaron added.

Greg looked at Aaron, signaling him to continue explaining.

“I delved into the dark web to investigate and discovered a rumor that the Five Lights Pharmaceutical Group would offer substantial rewards to any organization that helped them resolve their problems,” Aaron explained.

"According to what's said on the dark web, Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group's products are very popular and have high profit margins. They will give up a share of the product's procurement to the forces that provide assistance, so that the other party can make money," Aaron added, explaining the specifics.

"So CLC Group can get greater benefits from Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group, right?" Greg asked.

Aaron answered affirmatively, "I think so!"

Greg then looked at another subordinate, "Rudolph, how's things going on your end?"

Rudolf Hutchinson, a detective in the homicide squad, confirmed, "I've investigated and confirmed that the information provided by that alcoholic Conrad is true. I found the kid's birth record and had it verified by the original doctor and nurse. I also obtained crucial evidence!"

"What crucial evidence?" Greg asked immediately.

"The paternity test results for Hayden Larson, the third son of the Larson family, and that brat!" Rudolph replied.

"This authentication document is from two years ago, and it's still an original paper document," Rudolf added.

Greg raised an eyebrow slightly. "Two years ago, I remember Hayden Larson was only seventeen years old."

Greg paused briefly, "If the paternity test was done two years ago, it means Hayden successfully fathered a child when he was sixteen." This kind of thing isn't a big deal in the Bald Eagle, after all, the Bald Eagle has its own national conditions.

“Aaron, Rudolph, I’m giving you a task. You two will personally take that original paternity test document to Xia Country, find the person in charge at Wugengtian, and reveal this information to him,” Greg explained.

Aaron understood Greg's meaning in an instant: Greg didn't want the middleman to make a profit anymore!
Although Greg could contact the CLC Group directly and obtain another bounty from them, that would mean having the difference between the two.

Because CLC Group will definitely get more benefits from Wugengtian.

Now Greg wants to personally contact Wugengtian in order to bypass the middlemen and get more benefits.

Rudolf naturally understood this as well.

“This matter is currently known only to the three of us. As for the benefits obtained through it, I want 50%, and you two each get 25%. What do you think?” Greg asked.

Aaron agreed without hesitation, "Okay!"

Previously, CLC Group offered $1.5 million in 'sponsorship' funds, but Aaron only received $10,000. He felt that he should be able to get more this time, right?

Rudolf agreed, saying, "No problem, thank you for your consideration, Boss!"

"Go apply for the visas tomorrow. The sooner this is done, the better!" Greg was worried that things might get complicated if he delayed.

Aaron and Rudolph naturally did not refuse.

……

On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, An Wuyang went to the canteen in the new factory area for lunch.

The canteen at the new Wugengtian factory is still open to the public; however, the second floor of the canteen remains exclusively for Wugengtian employees.

An Wuyang was eating lunch on the second floor of the cafeteria while sending messages to An Huchun.

An Wuyang: Dad, you're still not back?

Ancho Haru replied to the message a few minutes later.

Anhuchun: We are currently in Sri Lanka. Your mother is selecting gems and is expected to return tomorrow.

Anhuchun: We'll let you in on a secret, we brought you a gift.

'Are you alright?'

'An Wuyang: What gift is it?'

Anhuchun: You'll find out tomorrow.

good good!
Are you trying to whet our appetites?

An Wuyang is speechless.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Xia Yuqing and Lu Manman finally returned, both carrying shopping bags as they arrived at An Wuyang's office.

"Brother Wuyang, are you done with your work?" Xia Yuqing asked.

An Wuyang looked away from the computer screen and replied affirmatively, "There's nothing going on for now."

Regarding the development of the Tianjingyan New Town area, he has selected the design plan for the residential area, but the design plan for Wugengtian's new headquarters in Tianjingyan has not yet been finalized.

The main problem was that no design proposal caught An Wuyang's eye.

An Wuyang is currently only handling some routine tasks for the early morning hours and reviewing the early morning financial statements; there's nothing particularly urgent that needs to be done.

"Then come and try on the clothes that Manman and I bought for you," Xia Yuqing said, beckoning.

Huh?
An Wuyang was slightly surprised that Xia Yuqing and Lu Manman had actually bought him clothes.
He wanted to see what clothes the two dance students had bought for him!
After An Wuyang got up, he noticed that the shopping bag Xia Yuqing was carrying was a Zegna. An Wuyang had taken Xia Yuqing to a Zegna store before, so Xia Yuqing probably chose Zegna.
An Wuyang has a good impression of the Zegna brand; at least he is willing to wear Zegna clothes rather than Louis Vuitton and Gucci covered in logos.

An Wuyang then looked at the shopping bag that Lu Manman was carrying. This dance student from Shanghai, although from a poor family, was clearly knowledgeable.

The brand that Lu Manman chose is Brunello Cucinelli, a top luxury brand known as the king of cashmere, though many people are unaware of it.

After all, this top luxury brand is very expensive and doesn't have a prominent logo. It has a typical old-money style and is indeed far removed from the average person.

An Wuyang began trying on the clothes the two dance students had bought, under their guidance.

Xia Yuqing bought a dark gray long wool down coat. The coat did not have any obvious brand logo, but the fabric looked very high-end and felt very soft against the skin.

(↑ Xia Yuqing buys a wool and down coat for An Wuyang)
With the help of Xia Yuqing and Lu Manman, An Wuyang put on this dark gray wool down coat.

Xia Yuqing circled An Wuyang twice, looking him over.

An Wuyang asked, "How is it?"

Xia Yuqing nodded slightly, "It's very pretty, I like it!"

An Wuyang smiled and replied, "I like it too, but it's quite expensive, isn't it?"

Xia Yuqing snorted, "It's alright!"

Actually, this wool down coat is just 100 yuan short of reaching 40,000 yuan. Zegna is a genuine high-end luxury brand, and it mainly focuses on men.

With the help of two dance students, An Wuyang took off his wool down coat. He could have taken it off by himself, but wouldn't it have been better to have two dance students help him?
Lu Manman chose a light gray casual suit jacket for An Wuyang. It might not be suitable for wearing outdoors in winter, but it would be more appropriate to wear it indoors.

(↑Lu Manman buys a casual suit jacket for An Wuyang)

An Wuyang glanced at the two dance students. Did they even know to pair up with each other?
Xia Yuqing chose a wool down coat for An Wuyang to wear outdoors, while Lu Manman chose a casual suit-style jacket for indoor wear.

This situation indicates that the two women clearly communicated and exchanged ideas when making their choices, and there was no sense of competition between them.

Otherwise, if both of them choose wool down coats or casual jackets, wouldn't choosing which one An Wuyang wears become another implicit choice for the two dance students?
These details show that the two dance students' peaceful coexistence is genuine; they weren't just putting on an act in front of An Wuyang, but were truly getting along peacefully.

Otherwise, when it comes to buying clothes, the two of them wouldn't pay attention to details like the occasion in which they would wear the clothes.

With the help of two dance students, An Wuyang put on a light gray casual suit jacket.

Brunello Cucinelli truly lives up to its reputation as the 'King of Cashmere'; this casual suit jacket made of cashmere jersey is incredibly comfortable to wear.

Even if it's a mass-produced model, rather than a custom-made one, it still fits perfectly.

After all, its price exceeds 30,000 yuan!
An Wuyang casually put his arms around both of the dance students, then smiled and said, "Thank you, I really like both of these outfits!"

An Wuyang did like the two outfits, not only because they suited his aesthetic sense, and not only because they were comfortable to wear, but also because the gifts the two dance students had chosen for him were clearly thoughtful.

For two dance students, neither outfit was cheap, yet they were still willing to buy them for An Wuyang, which shows that they truly care about her.

As for the saying "cast a long line to catch a big fish".
But when some people want to catch big fish, they can't even bear to buy a fishing rod, let alone cast a long line, right?
(End of this chapter)