Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Deep Regret Zhang Lijun _1
"Today’s research symposium really opened my eyes!"
Ye Ming’s performance was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, eliciting a strong response from the audience.
At this moment, Spirit Spring Water was recognized by the experts and scholars at the symposium, and no one doubted its authenticity anymore.
"Mr. Ye, our company wants to obtain some overseas distribution rights. We can help you sell it all over the world!"
"Mr. Ye, we’re willing to offer a high price to enter into a partnership with you!"
"We want to invest a lot of money to help you promote it. We can achieve mutual success through our cooperation!"
Some shrewd businessmen had already realized the commercial value of Spirit Spring Water and started presenting Ye Ming with olive branches, including some from overseas.
The atmosphere at the venue surged again, earning rave reviews from the crowd.
Ye Ming once again played the role of a hands-off manager, pushing everything onto Lin Bingqing’s shoulders.
Lin Bingqing, who had almost made a fool of herself on the stage earlier, was now surrounded by a group of people, very popular, which made her a bit dazed. Fortunately, Sun Miaomiao was by her side to assist her, preventing her from getting flustered.
Meanwhile, Ye Ming found an opportunity to leave the venue.
In just one morning, Spirit Spring Water had become the talk of the Biological Research Association, and its acknowledgment by all the experts was known throughout Ningjiang City. Numerous influential figures were eager to see what this legendary Spirit Spring Water was all about.
The Zhang Family was also fully aware of the existence of Spirit Spring Water and took it very seriously.
The old butler excitedly said to Zhang Lijun, "They say that Spirit Spring Water is miraculous, capable of bringing nearly dead mice back to life, and that it can also make withered flowers bloom again!"
"Used externally, it can treat injuries; ingested, it can enhance immunity and rekindle the vitality. Would that not mean it can be administered to the old master to treat his illness and bring him back?"
Zhang Lijun showed a disdainful expression upon hearing this, "I’m afraid it’s just another scam. How can there be something so miraculous in this world?"
The old butler hastily explained, "Family Head, this news came from the International Biological Research Association, and moreover, it has been certified by all the experts present, unanimously."
Fearing Zhang Lijun wouldn’t believe him, the old butler also brought a video from the scene.
After watching it, Zhang Lijun’s face gradually broke into a smile.
His family patriarch had, for a long time, been bedridden and unconscious. The doctors said he was lacking in vitality and there was no way to help him, and they could only watch as he clung to life, until he exhausted his last bit of vitality and then died.
Now, hearing this good news, perhaps it was indeed worth a try.
According to that claim, the patriarch was like a flower on the verge of withering. If fed some Spirit Spring Water, perhaps there really was hope.
After Ye Ming’s disturbance yesterday, the Zhang Family had lost face and their status in Ningjiang City had been greatly diminished. Many people were disrespecting them behind their back. If the old master could wake up at this time, they could stabilize those with sinister intentions.
"Spirit Spring Water, we must get our hands on it—it’s very important for us!"
Zhang Lijun stated decisively.
Zhang Ruoxue and her sister were also very surprised, but when the three of them saw Ye Ming in the video footage, they all fell silent.
"How could it be him?"
The three of them exclaimed in unison, finding it incredibly unbelievable.
"Impossible, he’s at most just a spokesperson, the Spirit Spring Water definitely can’t be his," said Zhang Ruoyu firmly.
Zhang Lijun also had this idea, but after watching the video, his conviction had begun to falter.
At this moment, the door opened, and the private physician treating the old family head walked in and said to the three members of the Zhang Family, "Family Head, I received news yesterday about the miraculous Spirit Spring Water that appeared in Ningjiang City. This water has extraordinary effects and absolutely no side effects. I believe that the Spirit Spring Water could greatly aid the old family head’s recovery."
The physician confidently added, "If the dosage is sufficient, the old family head might very well wake up directly!"
Zhang Lijun gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, immediately instructing his subordinates, "Immediately, right now, acquire the Spirit Spring Water for me! No matter whose it is, buy it and let’s use it for the old family head first."
Before the subordinates could respond, the physician spoke up, "As far as I know, there is no more Spirit Spring Water left in Ningjiang City."
"After yesterday’s research conference ended, the little remaining Spirit Spring Water had already been bought at high prices, and the current market price is astronomical, comparable to gold and jewels."
Zhang Lijun’s face looked extremely unpleasant as he continued, "Then look in other cities, Hai City, Yanjing; these are the hot-selling markets for Spirit Spring Water, there must be some there."
Two subordinates received the order and immediately went to handle the matter, but they soon returned with dismayed faces and said to Zhang Lijun, "Family Head, it’s not just Ningjiang City. Even in Hai City and Yanjing, there’s no Spirit Spring Water on the market. Spirit Spring Water is now in a situation where it is available only at exorbitant prices, and the only option is to find the creator of the Spirit Spring Water!"
Zhang Lijun said sternly, "Then find this creator for me, no matter the cost. Our Zhang Family lacks nothing but money!"
Another subordinate hurried over and said, "Family Head, we’ve found the person behind the Spirit Spring Water, but... "
The subordinate didn’t know how to explain and simply laid Ye Ming’s information in front of Zhang Lijun.
Zhang Lijun picked it up and his expression turned ugly in an instant.
The thing he feared most had still happened; he never imagined that the Spirit Spring Water was created by Ye Ming. Now, the only way was to find Ye Ming.
In a fit of anger, he slapped the information on the table and bellowed, "How could this happen?"
Zhang Lijun was now filled with complete regret.
No matter what, he never expected Ye Ming to have such significant influence.
He only had himself to blame for being blinded back then, looking down on Ye Ming and humiliating him in various ways, leading to this embarrassing situation now.
If he had only been kind and agreed to the marriage arranged by the old family head for his daughter, how could such a situation have arisen?
In terms of martial prowess, Ye Ming was comparable to the favorite pupil of Ningjiang City’s First Dragon Master; in terms of status and wealth, the Spirit Spring Water that Ye Ming had was the hottest product on the market, and his wealth was second to none.
Yet, he had kicked away such a great opportunity, resulting in countless losses. Not only had he lost face in Ningjiang City, but now he was being strangled at the throat.
His expression had become extremely unsightly, his mental state nearing an explosion.
At this moment, Zhang Ruoyu also saw Ye Ming’s information and immediately realized what was happening.
She suddenly stood up and said, "Dad, leave this matter to me! To save Grandpa, I can give him some incentives, give him an opportunity!"
