Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him
Chapter 748 I Made You President!

Chapter 748: Chapter 748 I Made You President!

The slap silenced everyone present.

The staff didn’t dare to look but were filled with curiosity.

Lu Yingxue held her cheek, incredulous. She had clearly done well, so why was she slapped for no reason!

Lu Bannong, supporting himself on the medicine cabinet, coughed a few times and said, "Everyone, leave!"

"Yes!"

"Hurry up and go! Hurry up and go!"

Outside, Lu Bannong was known for his good temper, always greeting people with a smile every day. This was the first time he had lost his temper regardless of the occasion and even slapped Lu Yingxue.

It was truly unusual!

The people who wanted to know the gossip dared not stay behind.

Each left quickly.

Soon, the massive hall, spanning over a thousand square meters, was left with only the father and daughter.

Lu Yingxue rarely felt this discontent towards Lu Bannong.

"Father, how could you slap me in front of so many people! Do you know how much it will affect me if this spreads? The free clinic has successfully concluded, and I’m about to represent us in Sino-Western exchanges. The higher-ups even hinted that I might become a National Doctor candidate next year. What on earth are you dissatisfied with me for?"

Lu Bannong’s face was pale, yet his eyes were filled with fury.

"Fifty million! Ten tons of medicinal herbs! To send Lu Yan to jail, you really have the ability. Lu Yingxue, for the sake of reputation, you have given up everything!"

Lu Yingxue took a deep breath: "I believe I did nothing wrong! We must acquire the herbs. You also said that our reputation in this line of work is crucial. Now, even my reputation surpasses yours."

She even felt that if she hinted at her desire to become the president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association now, the directors would all agree.

Lu Bannong sneered, "Do you think I’m jealous that my daughter’s reputation is better than mine? Afraid you’ll replace me?"

Lu Yingxue didn’t answer, but her expression said that’s what she thought.

"Fool!"

Lu Bannong could only feel his blood pressure rising!

She was still obsessed!

"Father, I can’t get your acknowledgment no matter what I do! Is it just because I’m an illegitimate daughter?"

This secret had been buried in Lu Yingxue’s heart for a long time and finally burst out today!

Lu Bannong’s expression turned cold suddenly: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who told you that?" His eyes were staring, looking particularly frightening.

Lu Yingxue bit her lip and said, "Last time, when Aunt was talking to you, I overheard it. She said I’m an illegitimate daughter, and you didn’t deny it. My mother wasn’t the eldest daughter of the He Family at all, no wonder you never let me worship her! Who is my mother, really?"

Lu Bannong’s face was dark: "This question is meaningless, no matter who you are born to, you are my biological daughter."

"It matters to me! I don’t even know who my mother is!"

Lu Yingxue rarely argued so vehemently with Lu Bannong.

Slap!

Lu Bannong slapped her again, "I said it’s unnecessary! Unless you want to expose your illegitimate status at this critical moment.

Lu Yingxue, get your head straight. What you should consider is not your origin, but where our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall’s future herbs will come from!"

Lu Yingxue furrowed her brows.

"If Zhao Chang is finished, aren’t there countless herbal merchants nationwide who would curry favor with us?"

Lu Yingxue had never considered this problem. She naturally thought that once the current plight was overcome, herbs could be sourced from anywhere. Without Zhao Chang, there were still people like Li Chang and Liao Chang...

"Foolish! All the large plantations are controlled by people from Haicheng, I’ve made countless calls, and nobody is willing to continue cooperating with our Lu Family! Only a few small factories can provide limited herbs; there’s absolutely no way to get precious herbs!"

That’s why Lu Bannong was furious enough to slap Lu Yingxue directly.

Blaming her for not leaving any leeway in her actions!

Lu Yingxue was shocked: "How can this be? They..."

Lu Bannong’s aged face turned pale: "They had been planning this starting from the Qian Family’s herbal factory! Zhong Yi and Huo Xingzhou teamed up to hollow out the Qian Family’s herbal factory, and Qiao Xi’s second brother leveraged the Liu Family’s influence to gradually consolidate national plantations, with the final step being the downfall of Zhao Chang!"

They completely choked the lifeline of the Lu Family!

Half of the fervor in Lu Bannong’s expression dissipated.

Hearing these words, Lu Yingxue felt as if all her strength had been drained from her body. She stood there with her mouth slightly open, unable to recover.

"If... they’ve already controlled the herb sources, wouldn’t we have to plead with them in the future?" Lu Yingxue was full of disbelief, "They can set whatever price they want, and we’d have to accept it. Unless our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall closes down..."

How could a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall operate without herbs!

Lu Bannong rubbed his throbbing Taiyang Acupoint and said, "I will try to get in touch with other herbal merchants. How much is left in the warehouse?"

Lu Yingxue looked serious: "Today, I bought ten tons, and about half is left. Starting tomorrow, consumption won’t be too high, so it should suffice for a few days. During these days, I’ll also ask Zhong Lingxiao to help. He has a lot of connections, and I don’t believe all the plantations have been controlled by them!"

Lu Bannong, with a cold face, coughed a few times.

His tone softened a bit: "If they’ve asked you to exchange, then do it properly. I’ve spent my life vying for power and profit, and I’m a bit tired. Soon, I’ll propose making you the president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association."

A president so young coming from the Lu Family would be beneficial without any harm.

Lu Bannong wanted to take advantage of Lu Yingxue’s illustrious reputation to support her ascent.

This was the best opportunity!

The online hype would eventually wane.

"Really?"

Lu Yingxue’s face lit up with joy.

"You are a member of the Lu Family, and every word and action represents the Lu Family. Coincidentally, the monthly meeting is coming up; I will make you the president then."

Lu Bannong felt somewhat weak and exhausted, realizing he had truly aged, only capable of overseeing things from the rear now.

"Yes! Father, I will not disappoint your expectations!"

The president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association!

Just thinking about it filled Lu Yingxue with excitement.

With a hint of warning, Lu Bannong said, "Stop probing about who your mother is. Focus on revitalizing the Lu Family properly. Lifelong celibacy is fine too. Dedicate yourself to your career, but try to have a child with Lu Family blood, raise the child elsewhere, and later take them as a disciple to inherit the Lu Family."

"Yes! Father, please take good care of your health."

"I’m old, exhausted after decades, and am declining day by day." This ordeal had seemingly aged Lu Bannong by over ten years, his hair turning somewhat white.

...

The next day.

Qiao Xi watched the online accolades for Lu Yingxue, which even disclosed her representing the country in an exchange delegation.

She felt no ripples in her heart since every step the Huo Family took was steady.

Early in the morning, she carried her needle kit and headed to the third floor.

Ready to perform acupuncture treatment on Cheng Han and Cheng Qingnian.

But as soon as she pushed open the room door, she saw the elderly man with graying hair on the bed had already opened his eyes, half-leaning on the headboard, preparing to put on his shoes by himself.

Qiao Xi exclaimed joyfully, "Grandpa Cheng, you’re awake!"