76: Chapter 76 Girl, shall we be the saviors?

Bai Erru's words also aroused Bai Xiaohe's curiosity.

She also looked at Zhao Yang, waiting for a reasonable answer.

Zhao Yang smiled slightly, "I said it was given to me by a friend, which isn't a lie. With my level of Computer Science, creating a 'foreign friend' on the internet is actually quite simple."

Bai Erru was even more confused, "Then where exactly did these things come from?"

"I sometimes use the internet to browse abroad. Doing this requires a springboard—that is, a server located abroad, which we call a 'zombie.' " Zhao Yang paused, "One of my zombies happened to be a server for a private laboratory. Through the content on it, I discovered these things."

Bai Erru suddenly realized, "You used hacking techniques... ahem, to get them?"

"We couldn't use things obtained that way." Zhao Yang smiled, "I forged an identity and bought it from that private laboratory. They were about to go bankrupt, and the boss owed a mountain of debt, anxious to pay it back."

"Doesn't he know the value of this?"

"He knows. But everyone knows he is desperate to pay off his debts."

Bai Erru understood as soon as he heard it. Things that are being sold in a rush naturally don't fetch a high price. He pondered for a while, found no loopholes in this, and chose to believe it. Based on the information he had, Zhao Yang's Computer Science level was definitely capable of doing such a thing. As for running into such luck—that was Zhao Yang's ability.

"Zhao Yang." Bai Erru's tone became formal, "Tell me your thoughts."

Zhao Yang didn't mince words, "Immediately establish an R&D company and register patents globally. The data already lists all relevant derivatives and preparation methods, enough to build a solid patent barrier. After that, we can consider production and global sales. The boss of this R&D company will be Xiaohe!"

Bai Erru was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Xiaohe is indeed quite suitable."

Bai Xiaohe looked at the two of them in surprise, "Me? Why me?"

"The investment in an R&D company is not small; Uncle Bai wouldn't be at ease handing it to someone else." Zhao Yang looked at her, "Besides, this data needs to be kept strictly confidential and cannot be shown to anyone else—if not you, then who?"

Bai Xiaohe really wanted to ask "Can't you do it?", but after a second thought, she swallowed it back. Zhao Yang was the deputy director of a national key laboratory; how could he go and attach his name to a pharmaceutical company?

"I conservatively estimate that, excluding the initial investment, this drug will have a profit of over ten billion US dollars." Zhao Yang continued, "With this money, the company can quickly build a world-class laboratory to conduct further R&D. I remember you saying that what you like most is to do experiments peacefully in the lab—this can be considered fulfilling your dream."

Bai Xiaohe finally showed signs of being moved.

She hadn't been very happy lately. Next year is graduation season, and her boyfriend insists on returning to his hometown, while she cannot go with him. The future for the two of them was self-evident. If what Zhao Yang said came true, then even if she lost her relationship, she would still have her own career.

She lowered her head and thought for a while, then looked up at Bai Erru, "Dad, do you support this project?"

Bai Erru was also fired up after hearing this. Although the Bai family was already wealthy and involved in various industries, they had no achievements in the pharmaceutical Domain. Zhao Yang had placed a ten-billion-level opportunity right in front of him. His ambition and aspirations were reignited.

Furthermore, seeing that Bai Xiaohe was clearly swayed, he wouldn't have any hesitation. He clenched his right fist and slammed it heavily into his left palm.

"Support! I fully support it! I will immediately start establishing the pharmaceutical R&D company." He looked at Zhao Yang, "Zhao Yang, you are contributing technology as capital; what percentage do you intend to take?"

"I am not taking shares." Zhao Yang smiled, "Uncle Bai, my status is not suitable."

Bai Erru frowned, "With your ability, you should have more room."

"My aspirations can only be realized within the System." Zhao Yang smiled faintly, "Regarding this matter, I suggest Uncle Bai establish an investment company with Hongdou Technology in your personal capacity; Xiaohe establishes a pharmaceutical R&D company; and then the investment company invests in Xiaohe's R&D company."

Bai Erru realized something and said in surprise, "Hongdou Technology is also related to you?"

"The Gao brothers and I are very good friends. Uncle Bai can rest assured cooperating with them."

There was no need to spell it out. Bai Erru already understood—the Gao brothers were Zhao Yang's people.

A chill ran down his back.

The Bai family was not involved in the high-tech industry, but with his experience, he could naturally see that Hongdou Technology already possessed the embryonic form of a tech giant. How long had it been since its establishment, and mobile phones were already being sold abroad? And Zhao Yang was actually the secret boss behind Hongdou Technology. Coupled with the talents he had displayed before—this young man was truly terrifying.

He was only twenty-two years old.

In ten years, in twenty years, what kind of position would he stand in?

Seeing Bai Erru's shocked expression, Zhao Yang's face remained calm.

Uncle Bai, if I were to pull out Qilan Investment, how would you handle it?

After digesting it for a while, Bai Erru took out his phone and made arrangements for the matter.

Zhao Yang also stood up, "I'll go contact Hongdou Technology. Let's speed things up, just in case."

According to the data checked from the System, the original "Hepatitis C miracle drug" would only apply for a patent next year. There was still plenty of time.

After chatting a while longer about the company structure, Zhao Yang took his leave. Bai Erru personally saw him into the car.

Seeing her husband's strange expression, a mix of seriousness and excitement, Yang Jingqiu couldn't help but pull him into the room and ask in a low voice, "Old Bai, you two weren't discussing Xiaohe's marriage just now, were you?"

Bai Erru almost spat out a mouthful of tea, swallowing it with difficulty, "Don't talk nonsense. It's business."

"What business?"

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you." Bai Erru looked satisfied, "In the future, no matter what stage Zhao Yang and Xiaohe's relationship reaches, we must treat him like family."

Yang Jingqiu was even more puzzled, "What kind of business did you actually discuss?"

"It's not just business." Bai Erru paused, "He also solved our biggest heartache."

"You mean... Xiaohe's marriage? Are they together?"

Bai Erru smiled bitterly, "I wish it were that fast. It's not that. We've always been worried about Xiaohe's relationship issues—now Zhao Yang has completely ignited her career ambition. Even if she breaks up with that boy, we don't need to worry about her anymore."

"I still don't quite understand." Yang Jingqiu thought for a moment, "But Xiaohe's state just now was indeed different. What exactly did Zhao Yang ask her to do?"

Bai Erru pondered for a while and suddenly smiled, "If I really have to describe it—Zhao Yang gave her a chance to be a savior."

Yang Jingqiu: "..."

Zhao Yang came out of the Bai family residence. Just as he took out his phone and before he could dial, Gao Qisheng's call came in.

"Brother Yang, I'm in the capital, preparing to discuss a collaboration with Qingting. Are you free tonight? I'd like to treat you to dinner."

"How could I let you pay? I'll pay."

"No, no, no, this meal must be on me!" Gao Qisheng's tone became solemn, "There is something I must thank you for in person."

Zhao Yang was stunned, "What is it?"

"We'll talk about it at dinner; it's a secret for now." Gao Qisheng smiled, "Seven-thirty, at the Linjiang Provincial Office restaurant in Beijing. See you there."

"Alright." Zhao Yang also smiled, "So mysterious. I'll have to see what you're thanking me for."