Film and Television: Bao Zong has finance in his left hand and entertainment in his right.

"The nationwide chain of 'Night Tokyo' is almost fully established. I'm thinking of opening another chain of fast food restaurants. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Lingzi's words, Liu Xiaobao was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Tell me your specific thoughts."

Lingzi sat down on the sofa, looked at Liu Xiaobao, and spoke slowly.

"Here's what I'm thinking. I've looked at the business models and data of KFC and McDonald's abroad, and I think the future of the fast food industry is very promising. Otherwise, these two global fast food chains wouldn't have set up stores in our country. Currently, they only have stores in Shenzhen and Beijing. I'm thinking, can we take advantage of our local position and seize the national fast food market before they do? Otherwise, if we wait until they grow stronger, we'll face a lot of competition when we enter the market. What do you think of my idea?"

Liu Xiaobao was stunned after hearing Lingzi's words.

He truly hadn't expected Lingzi to have such a forward-thinking business philosophy, that she could already conceive of seizing the national chain fast food industry.

Liu Xiaobao knew that it was only after KFC and McDonald's flourished throughout China that fast food chains like Chicken McNuggets and Wallace emerged to seize the market.

But as Lingzi said at that time, since KFC and McDonald's had already become big in China, it was very difficult for other fast food companies to get involved.

So at this moment, while greatly praising Lingzi, Liu Xiaobao couldn't help but sigh that Lingzi was a born businesswoman in the catering industry.

After regaining his composure, Liu Xiaobao smiled and nodded: "Since the catering company has been handed over to you, then you have full authority. If you need funds, just apply for them from the group headquarters finance department according to the procedure, and I will approve them then!"

With Liu Xiaobao's permission, Lingzi smiled and said, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll go back to my room now to work on the plan."

After Lingzi finished speaking, she happily got up and went back to her own room.

Liu Xiaobao smiled and saw Lingzi out the door before turning around and lying down on his bed, beginning to think about buying a house in Pujiang.

Now that he's getting ready to marry Wang Mingzhu, Liu Xiaobao can no longer live at the company. Besides, he's actually wanted to buy property in Pujiang for a long time, but he just hasn't had the time to do it yet.

As for the betrothal gifts to be prepared at Wang Mingzhu's house, Liu Xiaobao didn't think much about it, because he had already decided that no matter who he married in the future, the betrothal gifts would be the same as those for Zhou Huimin and the others, so as to appear fair and not let his woman feel that he favored one over the other.

After thinking for just a short while, Liu Xiaobao had an idea.

Buying land and building a house is too slow, it won't be in time for him and Wang Mingzhu to get their marriage certificate. Ordinary commercial housing is too small, and villas are too tasteless, neither of them suits Liu Xiaobao's taste.

In Pujiang, if you want a house that is big enough, tasteful, and ready-made, then you can only find mansion-level houses.

After making up his mind, Liu Xiaobao planned to buy two mansions the next day, one for himself and the other as a dowry for Wang Mingzhu.

Silent all night.

The next morning, Liu Xiaobao planned to call Guan Zhilin and Zhong Chuhong for breakfast, but he ran into Su Jie, who had just returned, as soon as he opened the door.

Liu Xiaobao noticed that Su Jie looked a little downcast and asked, "You seem unhappy. What's wrong? Has there been any change in your master's condition?"

Su Jie sighed and nodded, replying, "Yes, my master's condition has worsened. The cancer cells have spread to his internal organs, and he may only have less than a month to live."

Liu Xiaobao exclaimed in surprise, "How could this be? Didn't you say your master's condition was improving? How did it suddenly worsen again?"

Su Jie shook his head, his face full of sorrow: "I only found out when I went to the hospital this time that my master had been lying to me all along. In fact, his cancer had never improved. He was just putting on an act for me. Now that he knows his time is coming, he has finally told me the truth."

Seeing Su Jie's state, Liu Xiaobao patted his arm gently and comforted him.

“Su Jie, just like you said before, martial artists are not cultivating immortality. They cannot resist birth, aging, sickness and death. Try to be more open-minded. Spend some time with your master during his final days and happily send him off on his last journey so that he can leave without any regrets.”

Su Jie nodded slightly: "Don't worry, Mr. Bao, I'm fine. I didn't come back to ask for leave, but to let you know that my master wants to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaobao instinctively asked, "Why does he want to see me?"

Su Jie looked up at Liu Xiaobao and replied, "My master heard that you want to become a martial artist, so he decided to help you fulfill this wish before he left. It's the method I told you about before. He wants to pass on all his life's skills to you!"

Upon hearing Su Jie's words, Liu Xiaobao (Wang Zhao Zhao) couldn't help but get excited.

But then he seemed to remember something and asked Su Jie, "But didn't you say before that there are no medical masters in the world who know how to transfer qi?"

Su Jie replied, "I did think before that no one in the world knew the art of transferring qi to medicine anymore, but my master told me last night that he knows a medical master who can help you contact him. However, you will need to find the medicinal herbs yourself, and you must do so within half a month. Otherwise, once he passes away, you will no longer have the chance to become a martial artist in this way. My master is asking you to go see him now, probably to tell you exactly what medicinal herbs you need!"

Having heard Su Jie's words, Liu Xiaobao realized that the opportunity to become a master was right in front of him, and he didn't want to waste a second. He immediately called out to Su Jie.

"Let's go, there's no time to lose, let's go see your master now!" Yu said.

Chapter 209 Ten-Day Time Limit, Heading to the Capital Again (Please Subscribe)

Pujiang People's Hospital.

Liu Xiaobao and Su Jie arrived at the hospital's inpatient department at lightning speed.

Liu Xiaobao had met Su Jie's master once before, so they weren't exactly strangers.

Liu Xiaobao didn't know Su Jie's master's name, nor did Su Jie. All he knew was that his surname was Huo, he was sixty-eight years old, and he was a recluse.

However, when Liu Xiaobao saw Su Jie's master, he couldn't help but be stunned.

Because Su Jie's master didn't look like someone who was about to die; on the contrary, he looked radiant.

So after greeting Su Jie's master, Liu Xiaobao couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Senior Huo, is there a mistake in the test results the hospital gave you?"

Master Huo smiled and said, "What, Mr. Bao, do you think I don't look like someone who's about to die because I look so healthy?"

Liu Xiaobao did not deny it: "It really doesn't look like it at all, Senior Huo. Why don't we accompany you for another check-up?"

Master Huo waved his hand magnanimously and laughed, "A single examination might lead to a mistake, but I've already examined you more than ten times. How could I be wrong? My current state is simply what people call a final burst of energy before death. It's just that because I'm a martial artist, this final burst of energy lasts a little longer. Mr. Bao, please don't worry about it anymore! As for you, Mr. Bao, it seems your blessings have deepened even more since I last saw you a few months ago!"

　677 Liu Xiaobao had no idea where Master Huo got the idea of ​​the good fortune he mentioned. He thought Su Jie had told Master Huo about his recent situation.

So Liu Xiaobao didn't press Master Huo on how he figured it out. He just smiled slightly and said, "I have indeed made some progress recently, but it's nothing to mention. Senior Huo, your health is the most important thing right now. Are you really sure your condition has worsened?"

Master Huo nodded: "Yes, I'm sure, otherwise I wouldn't have had that kid Su Jie call you over today! Mr. Bao, life and death are predestined, I'm very grateful for your concern, but please don't waste your energy on my frail body. Let's talk about helping you become a martial artist, otherwise I'm afraid that if it's too late, even if I want to pass on my skills to you, I won't be able to!"

Hearing Master Huo reaffirm his physical condition, Liu Xiaobao stopped worrying.

After glancing at Su Jie beside him, Liu Xiaobao asked Master Huo, "Then I would like to thank Senior Huo for his kindness. As for what I need to do, I would appreciate your guidance, Master Huo."

Master Huo smiled and nodded.

"President Bao, there's no need for thanks. Being able to fulfill this wish for you before I die is my way of repaying your kindness. Let's call it even, so I won't owe you any favors after I die. As for the rest of the transfer of power, I'll take care of it for you. You just need to prepare some medicinal herbs that are over a thousand years old. I'll tell you the names of the herbs now, so please remember them."

Without hesitation, Liu Xiaobao immediately found paper and pen, and then Master Huo dictated the information, which Liu Xiaobao recorded one by one.

The number of medicinal herbs is actually not large, only about twenty kinds in total, and only one plant of each kind is needed, but the only condition is that these medicinal herbs must be over a thousand years old.

After Liu Xiaobao had finished writing down all the names of the medicinal herbs, Master Huo gave him another instruction.

"President Bao, you must find these medicinal herbs within ten days, otherwise my body may no longer be able to transfer my power to you after ten days, do you understand?"

Liu Xiaobao nodded solemnly: "I understand, Senior Huo. I will do my best to find all these medicinal herbs within ten days."

Master Huo smiled and said, "Well, time is limited, so we shouldn't delay. Mr. Bao, you can go now! As for Su Jie, he can stay with me. I'll be discharged today, and I'll have Su Jie tell you where to find me!"

Hearing what Master Huo said, Liu Xiaobao didn't call Su Jie away anymore, and let him stay by Master Huo's side.

Before leaving, Liu Xiaobao handed Su Jie a bank card with a balance of one billion yuan and repeatedly told him not to be stingy with the money and to try his best to fulfill Master Huo's last wish.

Su Jie didn't stand on ceremony with Liu Xiaobao, simply thanked him, and accepted Liu Xiaobao's (abcj) bank card.

After saying goodbye to Master Huo, Liu Xiaobao left the hospital alone.

Master Huo saw the details of Liu Xiaobao handing the bank card to Su Jie very clearly. After Liu Xiaobao left, Master Huo said to Su Jie.

"Kid, you're luckier than me. You've met a benefactor like Boss Bao. Boss Bao is a good person, loyal and generous to you. Don't let him down! Besides, I think Boss Bao is a very blessed person. If you stay by his side, you can also benefit from his good fortune in the future. Maybe you can even reach a higher level than me!"

At this moment, Su Jie was not in the mood to think about his own affairs; he was only thinking about his master's health.

Seeing that Su Jie was in low spirits, Master Huo didn't say anything more, but simply instructed Su Jie to go and complete the discharge procedures.

After leaving the hospital, Liu Xiaobao immediately drove himself to No. 27 Foreign Trade Building.

Liu Xiaobao first found Wang Mingzhu and explained to her that he was currently busy with an important matter. He asked her to explain to her family that he would go to her house to propose marriage after he finished his work.

After hearing Liu Xiaobao's explanation, Wang Mingzhu was not angry and agreed to Liu Xiaobao's request.

Then Liu Xiaobao returned to Tianbao Group, found Guan Zhilin, and spoke directly to her.

"Ms. Guan, I'll be busy for a while and definitely won't have time to take you on a trip to the Huangpu River. As for your request, I'll give you an answer after I'm done with this. You and Ms. Zhong should go back to Hong Kong first!"

Guan Zhilin shook her head: "I want to stay here, but don't worry, Mr. Bao, I won't disturb you while you're busy with your business. I'll just wait here for you to finish!"

Liu Xiaobao was too lazy to dwell on this trivial matter, and seeing that Guan Zhilin had made her decision, Liu Xiaobao did not object.

After greeting Lingzi and asking her to look after Guan Zhilin and Zhong Chuhong, Liu Xiaobao headed to the airport without even bringing a single piece of clothing.

Where to go on the way to the airport?

Finding twenty kinds of precious medicinal herbs that are over a thousand years old within ten days requires more than just money; you also need connections.

Therefore, Liu Xiaobao's first thought was to go to the capital.

That's right, the capital city is the heart of the country. If there are any rare items, the capital city would be the most likely place to find them.

If Liu Xiaobao cannot find the medicinal herbs in the capital within ten days, he will probably have to give up his chance to become a master.

Therefore, when Liu Xiaobao received the list of medicinal herbs, he immediately set his sights on the capital city.

In such a rush, Liu Xiaobao only called Hu Ruoling to ask her to pick him up at the airport before boarding a flight to Beijing alone.

Chapter 210 Money, indeed, isn't everything (Please subscribe)

Beijing Capital International Airport.

As soon as Liu Xiaobao stepped out of the airport, he saw Hu Ruoling, who had come to pick him up.

Of course, Hu Ruoling was also accompanied by Long Jiu, who was always by her side.

Hu Ruoling is a great beauty, and with her noble temperament, she attracts countless eyes at the airport just by standing there.

Moreover, Long Jiu behind her also possessed a heroic and dashing beauty; the two of them standing together were even more eye-catching.