Shen Bing had just received news that Joseph, the CEO of Tian Shen Pharmaceutical Group, was on the same level as them, enjoying the breeze on the deck.
Now was the perfect opportunity to approach him.
Otherwise, once the real gathering began, influential figures like Joseph would undoubtedly be swarmed with invitations and numerous meetings to attend. Their schedules would be packed.
She had to seize the chance now.
Wang Chao stacked the luggage together and scanned the room, making sure there were no surveillance cameras. Then he casually said, "Alright, let's go."
The two of them left the room, locked the door, and headed straight for the deck.
Shortly after they left, an ordinary-looking young man approached, looking around suspiciously.
Finally, after confirming that there was no one around and that he wouldn't be caught on any cameras, he took out some tools and immediately opened the door to Wang Chao and Shen Bing's room. He sneaked inside.
He took a stroll around their room and, in the end, his gaze turned cold as he sprinkled some powder on the two beds and their shoes.
Finally, he added some substance to the water dispenser.
After completing these tasks, he quickly left the room, closed the door, and found a secluded spot before taking out his phone and making a call. He said, "Young Master Zhao, it's done. I guarantee they will have a particularly tough time tonight."
"Good. Have you taken care of the doctor as well?" Zhao Chongyang's voice came through the phone.
"Don't worry, I also informed the ship's doctor. When that woman goes to see the doctor, I will arrange for you to take the doctor's place."
"Excellent. You've done well with this. After it's done, I'll reward you generously."
"Thank you, Young Master Zhao."
Upon hearing those words, the ordinary-looking man couldn't contain his excitement.
He was just a waiter and bartender on this ship. If he could receive a generous reward from Zhao Chongyang, he would never have to worry about food and clothing in the future.
On the highest deck of the Swan Cruise, overlooking a panoramic view of the night scenery and the vast river, stood fifteen people.
Thirteen of them were from Dragon Country, while the other two were foreigners.
In the entire country, there were very few individuals with assets worth hundreds of billions. Now, twelve of them had gathered, which was quite remarkable.
Standing behind these fifteen people were numerous bodyguards, occupying the other side of the deck.
Billionaire tycoons always had their private bodyguards.
Some of these bodyguards were alone, while others came in groups of four or five. They all had sharp gazes and were as vigilant as hawks.
Even if they just stood there without exchanging glances, their presence alone created immense pressure.
Shen Bing approached and immediately recognized Joseph.
Joseph was a tall man, standing at 185cm with blond hair and blue eyes. He had a sturdy build.
He was around fifty years old, wearing glasses and had a gentle and scholarly demeanor, giving the impression of a knowledgeable and approachable old professor.
At this moment, Joseph was chatting with a man and a woman.
Shen Bing walked over and smiled, speaking in fluent English with a White Eagle accent. She said, "Hello, Joseph. I'm Shen Bing, the CEO of Dan Feng Group. We've had online communications before, and today we finally have the chance to meet in person. It's truly fate."
Joseph looked at Shen Bing, his eyes also brightening. He politely shook hands with her and said, "CEO Shen, it's a pleasure to meet you."
As they spoke, he kept his gaze fixed on Shen Bing.
Today, Shen Bing was wearing a fitted black dress that showcased her curves, exuding a strong feminine charm.
Moreover, she had applied light makeup today, making her even more beautiful.
Beautiful!
Within her nobility and assertiveness, there was also a gentle and generous demeanor. She was incomparably stunning, indescribable in words.
Every frown, every smile, every movement exuded a captivating charm that fascinated people.
Joseph was the founder and CEO of the pharmaceutical group. He had experienced countless storms and had encountered numerous women.
However, a beauty like Shen Bing was a first for him. Even with just this eye contact, he felt his heart racing and a momentary blankness in his mind.
But he was, after all, a powerful figure with strong psychological resilience. He was only momentarily stunned for two seconds before quickly regaining his composure.
"Mr. Joseph, would you do me the honor of finding a place to sit down and chat?" Shen Bing got straight to the point.
"Sure," Joseph smiled.
Facing the invitation from a beautiful woman, he naturally wouldn't refuse.
"This way, please."
Shen Bing happily led the way to an open-air café on the deck.
To cater to the enjoyment of wealthy individuals, this deck had various facilities, and the café was just one of the basic amenities. However, the coffee beans available here were of various top-notch varieties, and the baristas were trained rigorously, resulting in exceptionally fragrant coffee.
Shen Bing and Joseph sat at one table, while Wang Chao and Joseph's bodyguards sat at another.
The waiter served them freshly ground coffee.
"Mr. Joseph, I heard that your company has developed a new drug that can regenerate brain tissue. I would like to see it. Is that possible?" Shen Bing cut to the chase and made her request.
"Dear President Shen, this new drug still needs testing, and it is not convenient to disclose it to the public at the moment," Joseph replied.
"I'm willing to provide funding," Shen Bing said.
Joseph shook his head and smiled, "President Shen, it's not a matter of money. The truth is our new drug still has many flaws, and we cannot reveal it to the outside world."
No matter how Shen Bing pleaded, Joseph refused everything without giving in.
After thirty minutes of discussion, Shen Bing was unsuccessful.
Finally, after exchanging contact information, Joseph got up and went to another place, mingling and laughing with other wealthy individuals.
Shen Bing sat there, sipping her coffee, with an unhappy expression on her face.
Wang Chao approached and sat across from Shen Bing. "Did the negotiation fall through?"
"No matter how high a price I offered, he refused to let me try the drug first. Moreover, he even proposed a very high price, wanting 10% of Dan Feng Group's shares. He must have planned this in advance, trying to take advantage of the situation and extort me," Shen Bing shook her head.
"He has quite ambitious intentions, asking for shares right from the start. His goals are not small," Wang Chao remarked.
Obtaining 10% of the shares would make Joseph the fifth largest shareholder of Dan Feng Group, granting him significant influence within the company.
And that's just the beginning.
If he manages to win over more people, he may cooperate with Shen Dongshan, and the two of them together would make Shen Bing's life even more difficult.
"That's why I can not give him shares. But if I do not give him shares, he won't give me the new drug. My brother..." Shen Bing's expression became even more distressed.
"Do not worry, your brother has held on until now. He will definitely meet a good doctor in the future and get better," Wang Chao consoled.
Shen Bing shook her head, not completely convinced by Wang Chao's words.
She looked at the calm sea and her gaze became more determined. "It seems I must find the Ghost Dark Flower as soon as possible."
"The Ghost Dark Flower?"
At that moment, an elderly man with white hair and a venerable appearance sat down. He looked at Shen Bing with surprise and excitement. "President Shen, are you also searching for the Ghost Dark Flower?"
"Old sir, you also know about the Ghost Dark Flower?" Shen Bing was taken aback, looking up at the old man with astonishment.
The name Ghost Dark Flower was told to her by a wandering expert she had encountered before.
And despite searching for the name multiple times, she could not find any information about it.
Yet, this old man sitting in front of her actually knew about it?
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