Jiang Yonghe's heart skipped a beat, instinctively feeling that whatever message Jiang Youli had Jiang Xing relay to her was definitely not good news.
"What message?"
"She said that Zhou Yi is the only son of the wealthy Zhou family in Jing City." Jiang Xing's voice carried bitterness and helplessness.
Before Jiang Yonghe could react, Jiang Yangxu was the first to be shocked, "You mean that prestigious Zhou family with the scientific research background?!"
Jiang Xing nodded, "That seems to be what Jiang Youli meant."
Getting a confirmed answer from his eldest son, Jiang Yangxu's expression turned extremely grave.
It must be known that he had once exhausted all his efforts and used countless connections and resources, all for the purpose of establishing a connection and collaboration with the Zhou family. What he valued was precisely the formidable scientific research strength behind the Zhou family.
This was because the Zhou family not only possessed their own new medicinal herb cultivation base but had also successfully developed numerous new medicinal herbs. However, what was puzzling was that despite having such unique advantages, the Zhou family themselves had not ventured into the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. They were only responsible for selling the herbs and did not participate in the subsequent processing and production stages.
For years, the pharmaceutical company under Jiang Yangxu's control had been like a stagnant pool of water, never managing to create any waves of innovative breakthroughs. Although Jiang Yangxu racked his brains trying to figure out how to increase investment in new drug research and development, he was like a headless fly bumping around everywhere, always unable to find an opportunity to collaborate with the Zhou family.
From what his eldest son Jiang Xing implied, had he missed yet another chance for his adopted daughter Jiang Yonghe to marry into the Zhou family and cling to a powerful tree?
These words made Jiang Yonghe stagger, almost losing her balance. It took her a good moment to force herself to steady her mind.
So, the only son of the Zhou family had taken a liking to her before, and she herself had actually pushed away this opportunity that was right within her reach!
Zhou Yi, Zhou Yi... she had always thought it was his pen name, never connecting him with the mysterious only son of the wealthy Zhou family.
That's it!
Everything fits now!
It's said that the only son of the Zhou family has always refused to inherit the family business, insisting on pursuing his own interests.
So the interest he pursued was writing novels!
Having missed out on Qi Huan, she never thought she would miss out on Zhou Yi again!
Jiang Yangxu looked at his adopted daughter, his gaze deep and meaningful. "Yonghe, since it was a misunderstanding, just find an opportunity to apologize to that young master Zhou."
His tone seemed casual, but it was actually full of pressure.
Jiang Yonghe quickly collected her thoughts and forced a cheerful smile. "Okay, Dad. Since I misunderstood Brother Zhou Yi, I'll find a chance to call him today and will definitely apologize properly."
Jiang Yangxu nodded. "You must obtain his forgiveness. To be frank with you, I've always wanted to connect with and collaborate with the Zhou family. Whether we get the chance depends entirely on you, Yonghe. If the collaboration goes smoothly and I can fully take control of the pharmaceutical company, I can give you some shares in the future."
Jiang Yonghe sensed the underlying threat in Jiang Yangxu's words. "Dad, I understand. I definitely won't let you down."
Jiang Xing, however, could see the reluctance on her face.
What good would an apology do?
Given yesterday's situation, Zhou Yi was clearly already very disappointed with Xiao He. Moreover, Zhou Yi seemed to be on good terms with Jiang Youli. What reason would he have to side with Xiao He?
"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, I'll head back now then. I'll find an opportunity to apologize and explain yesterday's incident to Brother Zhou Yi. I'll come back tonight to look after Second Brother," Jiang Yonghe said.
Jiang Yangxu nodded. "Go ahead. We'll still need you to take care of your second brother a lot during this period."
Jiang Yonghe said obediently, "It's what I should do. Second Brother has been so good to me. I wish it were me lying here instead of him."
As she finished speaking, Jiang Zhao's eyelashes on the hospital bed fluttered slightly.
After Jiang Yonghe left, Jiang Yangxu solemnly reminded Jiang Xing, "If you really can't produce any results this month to change your grandfather's mind, then plant some landmines for Jiang Youli before handing over Starlight Entertainment to her management. Try to leave a mess for her to clean up! I want to see how someone with no management experience is going to swallow this piece of the Jiang family's pie!"
Jiang Xing's eyes were cold. "I understand, Dad."
Yes, having grown up watching his father struggle and climb in the business world for years, and having failed to achieve any major success after taking over Starlight Entertainment himself, Jiang Youli was, after all, a woman just like Xiao He. She might have considerable talent in the arts or medicine, but the business world is different. She might not necessarily be able to fight her way through in the business arena.
If Starlight Entertainment also made no progress after Jiang Youli took over, Grandfather would definitely hand it back to him.
The top priority now was to first find the antidote for the poison Jiang Youli had given him.
Therefore, using company matters as an excuse, Jiang Xing left the hospital first. Once in his car, he immediately called his personal assistant and bodyguard.
"Did you find that skilled master thief I asked you to look for before?"
"Yes, he's ready and waiting for your instructions, Mr. Jiang."
"Good. Have him take action tonight. The target is a white porcelain bottle with two thin, grayish crack-like lines on it. Inside are dark brown medicinal pills. Relay that to him."
"Understood."
After hanging up, Jiang Xing leaned back in his seat and rubbed his temples.
He hoped this operation to steal the antidote would go smoothly, making the brutal car accident Jiang Zhao suffered to create this opportunity worthwhile.
...
A knock sounded outside Jiang Youli's hospital room door.
Zhang Susu looked up and saw a handsome young man, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Auntie, I'm here to see Jiang Youli," Zhou Yi said politely.
Jiang Youli explained, "Mom, this is Zhou Yi. He's the son of an uncle in the village who often looked after me."
Zhang Susu immediately understood upon hearing this. This young man before her must be the only son of the Zhou family that Jiang Youli mentioned when she had Jiang Xing relay the message to Jiang Yonghe!
The Zhou family's status in Jing City was formidable. Jiang Youli's connections were truly profound!
"You two chat then. I'll go out and see if Nanny Wang has brought the food."
Zhou Yi placed the fruit basket he was holding down. After sitting, seeing that her injuries weren't serious, he said half-jokingly, "If I hadn't started paying attention to the news and noticed that the car in the accident belonged to Jiang Yonghe's second brother, I wouldn't have even known you were in an accident. You didn't tell me, your big brother, about such a major incident. Did you want Old Zhou to rush out from the village overnight and curse me to death?"
Jiang Youli chuckled. "It's just a minor injury, not worth you making a big fuss over, Brother Zhou Yi."
Zhou Yi didn't agree. "A minor injury is still an injury. If this injury was something I accidentally caused, it would be enough for Old Zhou to skin me alive!"
At this point, he asked, puzzled, "What happened? How did your car end up colliding with Jiang Zhao's?"
Jiang Youli's eyes held a mocking glint. "Jiang Zhao tampered with my brakes. I just played along and drove my car into his."
Zhou Yi: "..."
Zhou Yi was both amused and exasperated. "What kind of 'playing along' is this reckless, life-risking method?"
Jiang Youli chuckled, "I've driven plenty of treacherous roads deep in the mountains and forests before, so I do have the skills. I can calculate the angle for a rollover that would cause the least injury."
Zhou Yi thought to himself: Calculate! This girl is a total maniac. Who in their right mind would do something so reckless!
Just as he was thinking this, his phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID—it was actually Jiang Yonghe.
