I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

"Excuse me, who is Dr. Chen Mo?" the woman asked.

"It's me." Chen Mo looked at the two people who suddenly appeared and became more alert.

"I'm Li Ya, the Deputy General Manager of Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group, and this is Dr. Wang, our Technical Director." The woman handed over her business card. "We've come here because of your reputation and hope to discuss cooperation with Dr. Chen."

Chairman Zhang and the other two looked somewhat displeased when they saw another person coming.

"What cooperation?" Chen Mo took the business card.

"It's like this. Our company has been committed to the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine. I heard that Dr. Chen is very skilled in medicine, so we hope to invite you to serve as our consultant." Li Ya smiled sweetly. "Of course, you don't have to worry about the compensation."

“Consultant? What exactly does he do?”

"It's mainly to assist us in researching some traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and help us transform ancient Chinese medicine wisdom into modern medical products." Dr. Wang pushed his glasses. "This is of great significance to the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese medicine."

Chen Mo sneered in his heart. These people came at such a coincidence. It was obvious that they came prepared.

"Sorry, I don't have this plan for the time being." Chen Mo refused directly.

"Doctor Chen, please don't be so quick to refuse." Li Ya continued to persuade, "Our conditions are very generous, with an annual salary starting at one million, and we will also provide the best research environment."

“And,” Dr. Wang added, “if Dr. Chen is willing, we can also arrange for you to study at a research institution abroad. The equipment and technology there are world-class.”

When President Zhang heard this, a strange look flashed in his eyes. He winked at Li Ya, who nodded knowingly.

"Doctor Chen, I heard that you have encountered some troubles recently?" Li Ya changed the subject.

“What’s bothering you?”

"Regarding the issue of medical apprenticeship," Li Ya glanced at President Zhang. "This is indeed a troublesome matter. However, if you are willing to join our company, these issues will not be a problem."

"Oh?" Chen Mo raised his eyebrows.

"Our company has a great influence in the industry and has excellent relationships with major medical institutions," Dr. Wang continued. "As long as you become our consultant, we can help you resolve any qualification issues."

Chairman Zhang nodded beside him and said, "Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group is indeed very powerful. If Dr. Chen can join them, the issue of succession will naturally not be a problem."

Chen Mo finally understood that these people were in cahoots. They first put pressure on him in the name of the Medical Association, and then had the pharmaceutical companies come forward to win him over. They acted in unison, and their cooperation was seamless.

"That sounds good." Chen Mo pretended to be interested. "But first I want to know what your company does specifically."

"We specialize in the research and development and production of traditional Chinese medicine, and we're well-known in the industry," Li Ya explained. "Our products are not only sold domestically, but also exported to many countries."

"Including Japan?" Chen Mo suddenly asked.

Li Ya was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, Japan is an important market for us."

“Who is your boss then?”

"This...involves commercial secrets and cannot be disclosed." Dr. Wang was a little embarrassed.

Chen Mo already had the answer in his mind. It seemed that this Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group was the company mentioned in the document, ostensibly owned by Chinese but actually controlled by Japanese.

"Doctor Chen, what do you think?" Li Ya urged. "This is a rare opportunity. I hope you won't miss it."

Chen Mo looked at everyone present and already had a plan in mind.

"Since everyone is doing this for my own good, I can't let everyone down." Chen Mo stood up and said, "How about this, give me three days to think about it, and I'll give you an answer after three days."

"Three days?" President Zhang frowned. "Doctor Chen, the issue of apprenticeship cannot be delayed for too long."

"Don't worry, I will give you a satisfactory answer in three days." Chen Mo smiled confidently, "By then, all the questions will have answers."

After sending these uninvited guests away, Liu Ying immediately grabbed Chen Mo and asked, "You don't really want to cooperate with them, do you?"

"Of course not." Chen Mo shook his head, "But I need to find out their background first."

"What's the meaning?"

Chen Mo told Liu Ying his analysis. Liu Ying's face became serious after hearing it: "You mean, they want to steal our traditional Chinese medicine formula?"

"It's not stealing, it's robbery." Chen Mo sneered, "First, they used the name of the Medical Association to put pressure on me, putting me in trouble for my apprenticeship, and then they used generous conditions to lure me into handing over the prescription."

"What should we do?"

"Since they want to play, I'll play with them." A cold glint flashed in Chen Mo's eyes, "But before that, I need to meet the Wang family first."

That afternoon, Chen Mo came to Wang's house alone.

The Wang family compound was magnificent, and it was obvious that it was a wealthy family. The gatekeeper saw Chen Mo and immediately went in to report.

After a while, Wang Zhiqiang hurried out with a smug smile on his face: "Doctor Chen, how come you have time to come to our Wang family today?"

"Boss Wang, I'm here to discuss cooperation." Chen Mo went straight to the point.

"Cooperation?" Wang Zhiqiang was stunned, then laughed, "Doctor Chen, you are not scared by the people from the Medical Association, are you?"

"I am indeed a little worried." Chen Mo pretended to be helpless, "After all, the issue of master-disciple relationship is not easy to resolve."

Wang Zhiqiang was even more proud: "If I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place? If Dr. Chen had given in earlier, things wouldn't have gotten to this point."

"Boss Wang is right." Chen Mo admitted his mistake. "So I came here today to make peace with the Wang family."

"Oh?" Wang Zhiqiang became interested. "How does Doctor Chen want to cooperate?"

"I know that the Wang family has a long heritage and profound medical background. I am willing to become a disciple of the Wang family and learn the essence of their medical skills." Chen Mo said sincerely.

Wang Zhiqiang was ecstatic, but on the surface he pretended to be hesitant: "Doctor Chen, it's not that I don't want to teach you, it's just that your attitude before..."

"I was ignorant before, please forgive me, Boss Wang." Chen Mo apologized sincerely, "If Boss Wang is willing to accept me as his apprentice, I am willing to offer all the prescriptions I know as a gift."

"All prescriptions?" Wang Zhiqiang's eyes lit up.

"Yes, including the prescription for treating Mr. Liu."

Wang Zhiqiang could no longer contain his excitement: "Great, very good! I'm very pleased that Dr. Chen has this awareness."

"Then Boss Wang agreed?"

"Of course I agree." Wang Zhiqiang patted Chen Mo's shoulder, "From today on, you are a disciple of my Wang family."

"Thank you, Master." Chen Mo bowed respectfully.

"However," Wang Zhiqiang changed the subject, "I still have to say something upfront. Since you want to become a disciple of the Wang family, you must abide by the Wang family's rules."

"Master, please speak."

"First, you can no longer practice medicine under the name Chen Mo. You must use the Wang family's name. Second, all your medical achievements belong to the Wang family and may not be taught to outsiders privately. Third..."