Power and wealth bring fragrance

Shen Qingyan sat upright, her dignified and imposing face filled with anger.

The young man sitting opposite her had his legs wide open, wearing only a bathrobe draped casually over his shoulders, completely unconcerned about Shen Qingyan's anger.

Upon hearing Shen Qingyan's angry question, the young man immediately smiled.

"Minister Shen, I don't understand what you mean."

Shen Qingyan gritted her teeth, suppressing her anger, and said, word by word.

"Zhao Cheng, stop playing dumb with me."

"I've already paid off my sister's debts, so why won't they release her?"

Upon hearing this, the young man called Zhao Cheng suddenly understood and nodded seriously.

"I've heard about your sister's situation. I heard she lost ten million at the casino and was detained?"

"That sounds really unfortunate, but I have a question."

"You should go to the casino to demand your money back and your loved one back. What does this have to do with me?"

Zhao Cheng spread his hands innocently, his feigned ignorance making Shen Qingyan so angry that she almost slapped him without caring about her image.

After taking a deep breath, Shen Qingyan exhaled slowly, trying to suppress her anger as she spoke in a low voice.

"Zhao Cheng, stop with the nonsense."

"The fact that I was able to find you means that I already know that you deliberately instructed the casino to make my sister incur huge gambling debts."

"I won't argue with you about the other things now. I've already paid back the money to the casino, but my sister is still not out."

"Now, I need you to call the casino and release my sister immediately, right now!"

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee I can remain calm!"

"No matter what, I am the head of the medical department of the Medical and Health Committee under the Deepsea City Council."

"If you push me too far, you'll definitely be in big trouble!"

Shen Qingyan laid her cards on the table, and Zhao Cheng, upon hearing her words, gradually suppressed his smile, sat up straight, and looked directly at Shen Qingyan.

A moment later, Zhao Cheng nodded slightly, his lazy gaze turning sharp.

"Since Minister Shen already knows, then I won't beat around the bush."

"To be honest, your sister is right here."

"If you agree to one condition, you can see her immediately."

A fleeting hint of joy crossed Shen Qingyan's eyes, but it was quickly masked by solemnity and helplessness.

She knew it would be like this.

Tell me about it.

Shen Qingyan did not agree rashly, and Zhao Cheng did not care, stating his conditions directly.

"Our newly developed drug X-31 has been submitted to the Ministry of Medicine for testing and approval, but it has not yet passed the review."

"I need you to approve the X-31 immediately and allow it to be sold on the market."

"If you agree, you will not only be able to see your sister immediately, but I will also bow to you in apology and offer you generous compensation."

"All you need to do is nod your head."

Zhao Cheng stared intently at Shen Qingyan, his body leaning forward, no longer as casual as before; clearly, this was the focus of his true concern.

Shen Qingyan stared at Zhao Cheng in astonishment, as if he were a madman.

"You've completed Phase III clinical trials for X-31 in less than a year, which is more than half the time of conventional drug trials. There are still too many questions that haven't been verified."

"You guys actually want to go public and sell it now? Are you crazy?"

"That's absolutely impossible!"

"This is blatantly playing with the patients' lives! I absolutely cannot agree to this!"

Zhao Cheng had anticipated Shen Qingyan's reaction, and remained calm, smiling as he spoke.

"Don't be in such a hurry to reject Minister Shen."

"It's not as serious as you make it out to be. Our XinYi Group is a century-old brand, and we're extremely responsible to our patients. How could we dare to sell drugs that haven't been tested?"

"I can guarantee that the Phase III clinical trial was absolutely genuine and without any problems!"

Shen Qingyan seemed to have sensed something, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhao Cheng, a flicker of fire rising in her eyes.

"I am just a minister; above me are the standing members of the Medical and Health Committee and the committee chairman."

"Even if I signed it, they can still raise questions and overturn it!"

Hearing that Shen Qingyan's tone seemed to have softened, Zhao Cheng was overjoyed and immediately intensified his persuasion efforts.

"You're the Minister of Medical Affairs. You've already signed it; who would doubt you?"

"All you have to do is sign the report and put it on their desk, and that's it!"

"If you do this, I can immediately settle your gambling debt of ten million, and I will also give you another thirty million as a reward."

"Your sister will come home with you safely, okay?"

As he spoke, Zhao Cheng picked up his bag, took out a check, and placed it on the table.

The number forty million on the check was particularly glaring.

The flames in Shen Qingyan's eyes intensified as she picked up the check and gently stroked it.

The joy in Zhao Cheng's eyes deepened, and he couldn't help but lean forward, whispering.

"Sign it, it's just a signature, what's the big deal..."

"Snapped!"

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Qingyan suddenly raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face.

The crisp slap immediately drew the attention of most people in the restaurant, who looked over in surprise.

Zhao Cheng was shocked to see Shen Qingyan make a move.

Shen Qingyan had already torn up the check and thrown it hard at Zhao Cheng's face, her anger completely uncontrollable.

"You greedy, heartless bastards who disregard human life!"

"That's medicine for humans, not just any animal feed!"

"Don't even mention forty million, even if you offered me four hundred million, I absolutely wouldn't sign!"

Zhao Cheng also came to his senses, his face turning gloomy and cold as he stared intently at Shen Qingyan, then suddenly let out a sneer.

"Okay, very good."

"Since Minister Shen is so aloof, that's fine too."

"I just feel sorry for your sister; she'll probably never see you again in this lifetime!"

Shen Qingyan's expression changed, while Zhao Cheng had already stood up and was looking down at Shen Qingyan.

"Remember, you rejected the goodwill of New Medical Group."

"Just a mere head of the pharmaceutical department, does he really think he's someone important?"

"Just wait for the greeting from XinYi Group."

After uttering those harsh words, Zhao Cheng turned to leave with a gloomy face.

Shen Qingyan sat there, her face changing color from red to pale.

Unlike local companies in Shenzhen, Xinyi Group is an industry leader headquartered in Kyoto, with business operations spanning the globe and connections that seem to reach the highest levels.

If she really decides to make things difficult for her, she probably won't be able to withstand the other party's revenge.

But if she were to sign something against her conscience, she couldn't live with herself.

And my sister is still in their hands...

Shen Qingyan felt lost and helpless, her mind in turmoil.

Just then, a figure blocked Zhao Cheng's path.

"Don't rush off yet."

Wei Yuan looked at Zhao Cheng and placed his hand on his shoulder.

A large hand, like an iron clamp, gripped Zhao Cheng's shoulder tightly. The immense force, almost capable of breaking bones, immediately made Zhao Cheng's expression change.

"Who are you?"

"Let me go!"

Zhao Cheng couldn't help but cry out in pain, looking at Wei Yuan, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, with a mixture of fierceness and confusion.

Shen Qingyan turned around upon hearing the sound and was quite surprised to see Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan smiled at Shen Qingyan, stared at Zhao Cheng, and gradually increased the force in his hand.

"XinYi Group, Manager Zhao, X-31."

"If you hadn't introduced yourself, I would have almost forgotten about this."

"You're the one who bribed doctors and nurses at Ronghua Hospital to administer new drugs to patients without authorization, conducting clinical human trials, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng's expression changed instantly, and a trace of undisguised fear flashed across his eyes.

Shen Qingyan was also shocked.

"What?"

"The drug hasn't even been approved, how dare you give it to patients?"

Wei Yuan raised an eyebrow, looking quite puzzled.

"you do not know?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Dean Hong should have reported this news that very day. You're the head of the medical department, how could you not know?"

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhao panicked and stared intently at Wei Yuan.

Who is this guy?

Upon receiving news of the Ronghua Hospital incident, he immediately arranged for someone to suppress the matter.

The hospital staff assumed the Medical and Health Commission was investigating, completely unaware that they hadn't received any information from higher authorities.

And Shen Qingyan could not possibly know about this.

Once he forces Shen Qingyan to sign the document and obtains the approval, he can then claim that the experiment was conducted legally at Ronghua Hospital only after obtaining the approval, and he will no longer be afraid of being investigated.

But why would this person know this, and even reveal it in front of Shen Qingyan?

Once Shen Qingyan finds out about this, the balance of power will instantly shift!

He's the one who's really in trouble!

Sweat quickly beaded on Zhao Cheng's forehead. He had lost his composure and was frantically thinking of a solution.

Shen Qingyan also looked at Wei Yuan in shock and astonishment.

"I have absolutely no idea!"

"Wait, how did you know about this?"

Wei Yuan narrowed his eyes, as if he had guessed something, and snorted coldly.

"That's because I personally discovered it!"

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Yuan grabbed Zhao Cheng by the back of the neck and dragged him out of the restaurant, with Shen Qingyan following immediately.

The three of them arrived at a secluded corner of a garden, where there was nothing but trees.

Wei Yuan slammed Zhao Cheng to the ground and slapped him hard across the face without saying a word.

"Snapped!"

Zhao Cheng's face turned to the side, and he almost got slapped to the ground.

Covering his burning cheek, Zhao Cheng forced himself to remain composed, letting out a low growl of shock and anger.

"You dare hit me?"

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Yuan slapped Zhao Chen six or seven times with both hands, almost making him spin like a top.

"I won't say it twice."

"First, release them immediately."

"Second, tell us who helped you cover up the Ronghua Hospital incident."

"If you talk, I'll let you go; if you don't, I'll keep slapping you until you finally do."

Wei Yuan's tone was calm, without the slightest hint of ruthlessness.

Perhaps it was his calm tone that deceived Zhao Cheng, who covered his face and glared at Wei Yuan with resentment.

"You're finished, I know you..."

"Incorrect answer."

Wei Yuan curled his lip, not giving Zhao Chen a chance to threaten him, and raised his hand to slap him hard again.

One slap after another, without the slightest pause.

"Clap clap clap clap clap clap".

The crisp sounds of flesh hitting flesh created a continuous cacophony; if someone heard it, they might think something was going on here.

Under Wei Yuan's fierce and relentless barrage of slaps, Zhao Chen let out a mournful wail.

"I won't let you get away with this!"

"I'm going to kill you!"

"I'll give you money, just stop hitting me..."

"Waaaaah, stop hitting me, I'll talk..."

"Grandpa, ancestors, I already said I'd cooperate, why are you still hitting me?!"

"Oh, sorry, I just kept hitting it, *smack*!"

"Waaaaah...you're bullying me..."