242: Surrounded

That's right!

Three million in financing!

Su Can chose to raise three million, partly out of a hint of compassion, and partly because he wanted to shorten the time.

Three million in capital was indeed enough for him to build a new factory much larger than Yuncheng Pharmaceutical.

But that would take too much time.

Su Can only wanted existing factory buildings, employees, and production lines that could immediately launch any product.

As for why he didn't just acquire a company, that was another consideration for Su Can.

Because he didn't want to bother with these mundane trivialities.

With financing, by changing the shareholding weight, the pharmaceutical factory would essentially still be his sole decision-making body.

He could also continue to let Song Qiang manage the factory's production.

Of course, Su Can was too lazy to go into deeper details.

Su Can didn't hide anything and thoroughly communicated his ideas to Song Qiang.

After about half an hour, Su Can explained all his decisions and thoughts to Song Qiang.

"Little brother, I understand your basic ideas, but there's one thing I really want to know: are the traditional Chinese medicine beauty products you mentioned reliable?"

"To be honest, even if the factory goes bankrupt, I will not agree to do anything deceitful or against my conscience!"

Song Qiang expressed his true thoughts.

He was indeed very tempted by what Su Can said, but he wasn't sure how reliable the products actually were.

Another point was that he knew Hong Lei, who was with Su Can.

This made him maintain a sense of vigilance about Su Can's identity.

After all, as the boss of one of Yun City's two major underworld organizations, he wasn't exactly reputable, and being associated with Su Can would have some impact.

"Don't worry, your concerns are not unfounded. We can sign a preliminary statement contract."

Su Can understood his worries and said with a smile, "Also, I will write the prescription for you. You've been involved in traditional Chinese medicine for so many years, so you should be able to see some potential, and that way you'll feel more at ease, won't you?"

Song Qiang mused, "If that's the case, then I can indeed feel much more at ease."

Su Can immediately picked up a pen and paper, wrote a simple prescription, and handed it to Song Qiang for review.

After reading it, Song Qiang was slightly surprised and then tentatively asked a few questions he had about traditional Chinese medicine.

Su Can was able to easily answer all of them, providing the most reasonable solutions, which gave Song Qiang a sense of enlightenment.

He even felt a new improvement in his understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, and his perspective had changed significantly.

This also showed him Su Can's formidable achievements in traditional Chinese medicine, and while he was shocked, he also felt reassured about the cooperation and financing.

The two quickly finalized the contract, but Song Qiang signed it, and Su Can did not.

Instead, he waited for Su Ran to come and sign it later. Once signed, Su Ran would be the largest shareholder of Yuncheng Pharmaceutical, owning ninety percent of the equity.

Su Can and Song Qiang would each hold five percent.

Nominally, Song Qiang would still be the factory director of Yuncheng Pharmaceutical, responsible for management and production.

But in reality, Su Ran was already the decision-maker and executor.

With this contract, once Yuncheng Pharmaceutical was established, even if Su Can didn't show up, Su Ran would have the confidence to contend with the entire Su Family.

"Alright, the matter is concluded for now!"

Su Can stood up and said, "We should leave too."

"Okay, I'll see you both off."

Song Qiang stood up, still wanting to talk, saying that if he wasn't afraid of delaying things and the factory wasn't in such a critical state, he would have truly wanted to talk with Su Can all night.

After all, this short period of communication had greatly benefited him.

Even more so than his decade-plus of experience in the military.

"Uncle Song, there's no need to see us off. Go back. We have other things to do, so we'll be leaving first."

Su Can got into the car, smiled and waved to Song Qiang and a senior manager outside, saying, "By tonight, the first installment of the financing will be transferred to the company's account."

"Okay, okay, drive safely!"

Song Qiang smiled enthusiastically, his previously haggard face now showing some renewed vigor.

It wasn't until he watched Hong Lei drive away that Song Qiang let out a long breath, feeling completely relaxed. He turned to the senior manager beside him and said, "Let's go. Our factory is truly saved this time. Let's go back and discuss the follow-up matters!"

"Old Song, are you really so confident in giving up control of the factory, accepting financing, and being content with that pitiful share of stock, becoming just a manager?"

"Also, do you know the background and identity of the other party? He's so young, is he reliable?"

Song Jianli frowned, looking at Song Qiang with some doubt.

He was the first veteran in this factory to have worked hard alongside Song Qiang.

He was also Song Qiang's childhood friend and classmate; their decades of shared hardships meant a brotherly bond that outsiders couldn't understand.

"Don't worry, that young brother named Su Can is no simple person."

Song Qiang said with an incredibly relaxed smile, "Firstly, for someone so young to have such profound knowledge in the field of traditional Chinese medicine is absolutely rare."

"Can you imagine, in the short time he talked with me, he shattered my preconceived notions about traditional Chinese medicine, broadening my perspective beyond simple medical treatment."

"Su Can's attainments can be said to have surpassed the scope of traditional Chinese medicine; they can be called a 'Dao'."

"Secondly, his identity is also not that simple."

"Do you know who that burly man is, who followed him like an observer the whole time?"

Song Jianli was puzzled, "Who?"

"Hong Lei!"

Song Qiang said calmly, "The boss behind one of Yun City's two major underground forces!"

"Hong Lei? He's Hong Lei? He's serving as a driver for this young man? Without a word?"

Song Jianli said in shock, "Then this young man is truly extraordinary! To make a triad boss willingly act as a subordinate!"

"That's why I said he's no simple person!"

Song Qiang smiled and said, "Alright, let's not talk about him anymore. Now that the factory is saved, let's get organized and prepare for a big push!"

"Okay!"

Hearing him say that, Song Jianli also became energetic and full of drive!

At the same time.

Soon after Su Can left, at a bend in the development zone road, their car was blocked by seven or eight other vehicles.

A burly man got out of the lead car, wearing a black cloak, holding a cigarette, and smiling broadly.

"Hong Lei, long time no see, right?"

The man's smile didn't reach his eyes, carrying a snake-like chill.

Rolling down the window, Hong Lei's face was grim as he said, "Hu Meng, what is the meaning of this? Blocking me on this main road, and with such a large show of force?"

"Don't you know what I mean?"

The man called Hu Meng chuckled, waved his hand, and a group of people poured out of the seven or eight cars with a rustle.

These people were all tall, with cold eyes, clearly the kind of tough, ruthless individuals who were not to be trifled with.