Immortal Doctor Expert in Urban
Chapter 73 - 73 73 Zhang Peng Appears

73: Chapter 73 Zhang Peng Appears 73: Chapter 73 Zhang Peng Appears The Hyatt Hotel, located in Huadu City, is a five-star hotel, magnificently luxurious.

At this moment, in one of the hotel’s private rooms, Li Ruyan and Zhao Wenxuan are sitting together with Li Ruyan’s Secretary Wu and Secretary Liu.

To prevent Zhao Wenxuan from having any ill intentions, there are two tall and burly bodyguards brought by Li Ruyan guarding the door outside the room.

“Ruyan, I didn’t expect that when I invite you out for a meal, you’d bring not only secretaries and assistants but also bodyguards.

So, do you think I am a bad person?” Zhao Wenxuan glanced at Secretary Xiaowu and Secretary Xiaoliu and said to Li Ruyan.

Li Ruyan’s expression was calm as she said, “Young Master Zhao, you’ve misunderstood.

Because last time when Zhang Peng barged into my office, my grandfather worried about my safety, so wherever I go, he insists that bodyguards follow me.

As for bringing my two secretaries, it’s due to business matters that I need them.”

Zhao Wenxuan nodded, “Alright, then let’s assume I misunderstood you.

This time, besides wanting to catch up with you over a meal, I also want to discuss some business matters with you.”

The Zhao family hospital has already stopped purchasing medicines from the Li family enterprise.

He doesn’t believe Li Ruyan won’t be anxious about this?

“Young Master Zhao, I came here this time specifically to discuss business matters with you,” Li Ruyan said.

When it comes to catching up, she doesn’t have anything good to reminisce about.

“Alright, then let’s discuss business matters.

Ruyan, I apologize sincerely.

Recently, our Zhao family hospital ceased purchasing medicines from the Li family, because your prices are simply too high.

Not only is the burden on the hospital greater, but the public also can’t afford the medications,” Zhao Wenxuan said with knitted brows, somewhat helplessly.

In her heart, Li Ruyan thought: What a hypocritical excuse!

Clearly, it’s revenge against the Li family, yet they’re claiming that our medicines are too expensive.

Utter nonsense.

Nonetheless, Li Ruyan showed no discontent on her face and remained remarkably composed, saying, “Young Master Zhao, this year our family’s medicine prices have been reduced three times when selling to your Zhao family hospital, and right now they are at the lowest prices in Huadu City.”

“Young Master Zhao, we’ve reduced our prices to the utmost limit.

Any further reduction, and we’ll incur losses; our Li family enterprise would face bankruptcy as a result.”

Yet Zhao Wenxuan continued to frown, as if in difficulty, saying, “But Ruyan, we do genuinely have difficulties.

As a private hospital, we naturally lack the reputation that public hospitals have, almost all patients have moved to public hospitals.

Our private hospital business is increasingly difficult to pursue, and your medicines are so expensive, they increase the burden on our patients, accelerating the loss of already few patients.”

After speaking, Zhao Wenxuan sighed heavily, as if reaching a point of life and death.

However, Li Ruyan couldn’t believe his words.

Though the Zhao family hospital might not match the scale or reputation of public hospitals, the Zhao family has built over a dozen hospitals in Huadu City, commanding one-third of the area’s market share.

It’s definitely not as Zhao Wenxuan claimed, with very few patients.

“Young Master Zhao, I understand the challenges faced by your Zhao family private hospital, but the price of medicines really can’t be lowered further.

If we lower it anymore, all the workers in our pharmaceutical factory will face unemployment,” Li Ruyan said.

“Ruyan, that’s too serious.

I’ve heard that Uncle Li and Aunt Yuan have already started expanding into new markets in the cities surrounding Huadu.

Even if the medicines don’t sell to our Zhao family, they can still be marketed in other cities,” Zhao Wenxuan said with a slight smile.

Li Ruyan hadn’t expected that Zhao Wenxuan would know about the Li family expanding into other cities.

It seems the Zhao family pays close attention to every move the Li family makes.

“Thank you for your concern, Young Master Zhao.

Yes, my parents are indeed expanding into other cities, but the most crucial market still lies in Huadu City, and the Zhao family remains our most significant client,” Li Ruyan responded with a smile.

Zhao Wenxuan’s face brightened with a smile, “So Ruyan values our Zhao family so highly.

My grandfather and parents have always hoped that you and I could form a marital alliance.

If you agree to this matter, the Li family’s medicines will have unimpeded access into our Zhao family hospital.”

Li Ruyan said, “Thank you for your family’s concern, but I already have someone in my heart and hope Young Master Zhao will forgive me.”

“Oh, that’s indeed quite unfortunate!” Zhao Wenxuan removed the smile from his face and said, “Since it’s so, let me speak candidly.

My grandfather said that if the Li family’s medicines wish to enter our Zhao family hospital again, all prices must be reduced by another five percent from their original level.

If you all agree, you can come to the Li family to sign a cooperation agreement at any time.”

Upon hearing this, Li Ruyan’s eyes flashed with annoyance.

The Li family has reduced medicine prices for the Zhao family three times over the year, nearly reaching cost price.

Now, the Zhao family’s demanding another five percent reduction is driving the Li family to a dead end.

“Young Master Zhao, I’m sorry.

We cannot accept your terms,” Li Ruyan said, standing from her seat, “I have other matters to attend to, I must take my leave!”

“Ruyan, why do this?

In what way am I less than that Lin Fei that you choose him?

Moreover, if you married me, would the Li family still worry about not being able to sell medicines?” Zhao Wenxuan said, addressing Li Ruyan.

Li Ruyan remained calm but responded coldly, “Thank you for your reminder, but I will not be with you, and I won’t let the Li family fall.”

Then, Li Ruyan left her seat, followed closely by Secretary Xiaowu and Secretary Xiaoliu.

Zhao Wenxuan watched from his seat as Li Ruyan left angrily with her two secretaries.

He then pulled out his phone from his pocket and dialed a number.

“Young Master, this is Leng Feng,” a cold voice sounded over the phone.

“Leng Feng, have Zhang Peng act,” Zhao Wenxuan said.

“Yes, Young Master.”

Zhao Wenxuan hung up the phone and returned it to his pocket, then lifted a glass of red wine from the table, took a sip, and a cold smile crossed his lips.

Li Ruyan, since you refuse to be with me, then watch the Li family fall to ruin!

When the time comes, you’ll still have to come begging me, and in the end, you’ll marry me.

Li Ruyan, followed by her two secretaries, left the private room and took her bodyguards with her.

As Li Ruyan walked down the corridor, suddenly, the door of another private room ahead opened, and a man wearing a baseball cap emerged with his head lowered.

This man seemingly unaware of Li Ruyan walking by, ended up bumping into her.

Li Ruyan hurriedly apologized, “Sorry for bumping into you, are you okay?”

“Hehe, Li Ruyan, since I can get out of jail, I’m certainly fine,” the man in the baseball cap said with a sinister voice.

Upon hearing this eerie voice, Li Ruyan suddenly thought of something and shouted in surprise, “You’re Zhang Peng?”

The man in the baseball cap slowly raised his head, his face displaying a sinister feminine look, his eyes cold and sharp, with a row of shining earrings on his right ear.

It was indeed Zhang Peng.

“Hehe, how surprising that you recognized me so quickly, sister-in-law,” Zhang Peng laughed with a menacing expression.

“Zhang Peng, what are you trying to do?” Li Ruyan asked with a calm expression, looking at Zhang Peng.

Zhang Peng said, “Nothing much, just want to invite sister-in-law for a meal.”

“Zhang Peng, sorry, I’m not interested in having a meal with you,” Li Ruyan said before trying to leave.

But at that moment, a sharp dagger suddenly appeared in Zhang Peng’s hand and was placed against Li Ruyan’s neck, coldly threatening, “If sister-in-law doesn’t want me to mar your pretty-as-a-flower face, you’d best go into the private room behind me!”