Urban Medical Immortal Dad
Chapter 597: Do You Dare to Snatch?_1

Chapter 597: Chapter 597: Do You Dare to Snatch?_1

"Hehe, this doesn’t seem quite appropriate, does it?"

Tao Wenqiang also picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly set it down. "President Park, for the research and development of ’Brother Number Two,’ our Tao Corporation has invested tens of billions. You want to take down its exclusive agency rights for just five billion, and also split the profits 70 to 30. Do you think that’s appropriate?"

Tens of billions? Utter nonsense!

Li Chengzhi, sitting beside him, sneered inwardly. He had long since bought off Liu Zaiying, the assistant of Tao Donglai from Tao Pharmaceuticals. The total research and development costs were just over six billion; now they were blowing it up to tens of billions, as if he were a fool.

Of course, he wouldn’t disclose this secret.

"Family Head Tao, I understand that the R&D costs for ’Brother Number Two’ are high, but our operational and sales costs are also significant."

Li Chengzhi spoke up, "Advertising expenses, promotion costs, sponsorships for various variety shows, all of this money comes from us."

"You’re just involved in the manufacturing process, and a 20% profit margin is already considerable!"

"No, no, no!"

Tao Donglai waved his hand, "20% is absolutely not enough! The production cost of ’Brother Number Two’ is very high. At present, the cost of a bottle of the oral solution is at least 380 yuan..."

Park Taiyu laughed, "How about this? I’ll offer 420 yuan per bottle, and as for how much I sell, you don’t need to worry about that."

Just a 40 yuan profit? Impossible!

Tao Donglai was very unhappy inside. He had painstakingly developed "Brother Number Two," and although there were still some flaws, earning only 40 yuan per bottle was out of the question for him. He was not content with less than a 100 yuan profit per bottle.

Tao Wenqiang glared at his son. Usually, Donglai was quite composed, so why was he making mistakes now? Should the production cost be so carelessly disclosed to outsiders?

"President Park, let’s have some dishes first. We can discuss the cooperation slowly."

Tao Wenqiang chuckled softly and smiled at Park Taiyu.

"I’ll pass on the dishes. I’m really not in the mood."

Park Taiyu shook his head and sighed, "Let’s put the cooperation on hold for now."

Tao Wenqiang vaguely sensed something and ventured, "President Park, if there’s something troubling you, feel free to speak up. Tao has some connections in Liangjiang City; maybe I can help you solve your problem."

"Oh? Really?"

Park Taiyu squinted his eyes, feigning surprise.

"Of course!"

Tao Wenqiang declared boldly, "Our Tao Corporation has been rooted in Liangjiang for decades, and I know quite a number of people in both legal and illegal circles. If President Park has any trouble, why not tell me about it? I can’t guarantee a 100% solution, but I’m quite confident."

Park Taiyu’s eyes narrowed into slits, and with a light cough, Li Chengzhi spoke with understanding, "Our President Park once obtained a very precious elixir at the Venice Auction."

"This elixir was originally intended for our chairman to take, but on the very day, it was accidentally lost."

"It wasn’t until yesterday that we received news that it ended up in the hands of someone from Jiuzhou."

"After President Park received the news, he immediately rushed to Jiangling City, ready to spend a great deal of money to buy it back."

"This morning, President Park and I visited the individual, only to find that the elixir had been partially consumed, with just half remaining, and that person adamantly refused to sell it to us."

At this point, Tao Wenqiang and Tao Donglai suddenly realized why Park Taiyu had come to Jiangling City so abruptly—it was for that precious elixir.

"Ah..."

At this moment, Park Taiyu let out a sigh. "I spent a full 2.5 billion on that elixir at the Venice Auction! The money is not a problem, but it’s very important for my father’s illness."

"If Family Head Tao can help me retrieve that half-elixer, I can give you another 10% of the profit from ’Brother Number Two.’"

Another 10%, that would be 30%!

Tao Donglai was tempted. He said arrogantly, "No problem, leave it to me! If that person doesn’t sell, I’ll just take it by force!"

"Wait!"

However, Tao Wenqiang gestured to stop him and asked cautiously, "May I know who this person is?"

"It’s Gui Nongsang, the TaiShan Beidou of Jiuzhou traditional medicine!"

Park Taiyu looked up, his gaze both amused and mocking at Tao Wenqiang and Tao Donglai. "Family Head Tao, Young Master Tao, do you dare to rob him?"

Gui Nongsang?

Upon hearing this name, both Tao Wenqiang and his son’s expressions immediately became complex.

A man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow.

Gui Nongsang, being the TaiShan Beidou of Jiuzhou traditional medicine and having connections spread throughout Jiuzhou, who would dare to provoke him carelessly?

They finally understood why Park Taiyu had approached them.

Seeing the two men silent, Park Taiyu gave Li Chengzhi a meaningful look. Catching the signal, Li Chengzhi, with a gleam in his eye, spoke up, "Family Head Tao, President Park and I came here in a hurry, bringing very few people with us, and we’re not too familiar with Jiangling City."

"How about this? We’ll give you ten million to borrow a few of your experts, just to retrieve that half-elixer."

"If we succeed, we’ll split the profits 70 to 30. How does that sound?"

Tao Wenqiang stayed silent for a while, his head bowed in thought for several minutes before slowly lifting it, "What if Gui Nongsang is unwilling to give it?"

Li Chengzhi sneered darkly, "He will give it. Nobody wants to joke with their life, and moreover, he has a precious granddaughter."

The implication was clear— if Gui Nongsang was unwilling to hand it over, Li Chengzhi wouldn’t hesitate to commit murder, with the weapon being the hands of the Tao Family.

The risk involved was enormous. Gui Nongsang, being the TaiShan Beidou of the traditional medicine circle and rumored to have a brotherly relationship with the imperial physician of Dragon City, Xue Qingniu, if Gui Nongsang were really killed by the Tao Family, they would face catastrophe.

"It’s too costly,"

Tao Wenqiang shook his head. A mere 30% profit was not worth implicating the Tao family.

Seeing the other party’s hesitation, Park Taiyu stretched four fingers, "40%! Once it’s done, I’ll give you a 40% profit share!"

"Family Head Tao, this is my bottom line. If you’re unwilling to do it, I’ll have to give up on this project and look for someone else to cooperate with!"

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