Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 415 The Demise of the Si Family (3)

Si Chu sat in Zhou's study, the fountain pen between his fingers slamming heavily on the document, the ink spreading into a small black patch, much like his somber expression at that moment.

On the desk lay a shareholding chart of the Qin Group, the densely packed numbers making one dizzy, but the most eye-catching thing was the last line that read "Si family holds 48% of the shares".

He tapped his fingertips on the table and muttered a curse.

Mingming had reached an agreement with Qin Shi on the stock transfer, thinking he could swallow up the Qin family in one fell swoop, but he forgot that several large capital companies had quietly acquired shares in the Qin family over the past few years.

He only bought 48%, just short of absolute control, but he got stuck at this in-between point.

With a "bang," the door was pushed open.

Liu Jinnian walked in, his light gray suit accentuating his tall and straight figure, and his face still wore his usual gentle smile.

He placed a share certificate in front of Si Chu and said calmly, "Secretary-General."

Si Chu glanced at him, her tone full of impatience: "You're quite well-informed, knowing that I'm worried about the Qin family's shares."

"The Secretary-General's plan to take over the Qin family is such a big commotion, it's already spread throughout the circle."

Liu Jinnian pulled up a chair and sat down, leaning forward slightly. "I own 15% of Qin's shares, you own 48%, and I own 15%, which adds up to 63%."

That's enough for us to completely control the Qin family's narrative. What do you think?

"15%?"

Si Chu paused, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, which was then replaced by mockery. He leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and sized up Liu Jinnian.

"You certainly know how to pick up bargains. If I remember correctly, you only gained a foothold by relying on the Yan family's resources, and then you turned around and kicked the Yan family aside. Yan Feng is still under investigation by the relevant departments, right?"

How could I possibly cooperate with someone like you?

Liu Jinnian's smile faded slightly, but he didn't get angry. "Secretary-General Si, why bother with all this nonsense? We're both adults. We only consider the pros and cons when making decisions, not personal relationships."

He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes suddenly sharpening, "Besides, what are my little affair with the Yan family compared to you, Secretary-General?"

Si Chu's face instantly darkened: "What do you mean?"

"Means nothing."

Liu Jinnian's voice was full of sarcasm, "I just heard that the governor has been in a coma for so long not because his body is failing, but because someone deliberately used drugs to prolong his life, just waiting for his organs to fail so that it would be over."

Secretary-General Si, you used the governor and now you want to kill him. We're even, neither of us should feel guilty about the other's actions.

"Shut up!"

Si Chu slammed his hand on the table, his eyes blazing with malice. "Liu Jinnian, if you dare utter another word of nonsense, this cooperation is off the table!"

Liu Jinnian raised an eyebrow, not wanting to provoke him further, but simply pointed to the share certificate: "Cooperation is cooperation, but the benefits I want must be clearly stated in the contract."

As for the rest, I have no interest in concerning myself with it.

Si Chu took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, picked up a pen and quickly scanned the contract terms. After confirming that everything was correct, he signed his name and pushed the contract to Liu Jinnian: "Sign it and leave. Don't get in my way."

Liu Jinnian smiled as she signed the document. Just as she stood up, she saw Butler Zhao rush in, his hair disheveled and his face full of anxiety.

"Secretary-General, something terrible has happened! Madam... Madam suddenly felt unwell and fainted!"

"What?" Si Chu jumped up, the chair scraping loudly on the floor. He strode to Butler Zhao, his voice urgent. "What happened? He was fine at breakfast! Go call the doctor right now!"

"It called!"

Butler Zhao stamped his feet anxiously, "The doctor just came to see her and said that Madam has been under a lot of pressure lately, and her health has long since collapsed. Now... now there is no cure!"

"No cure?" Si Chu stopped in his tracks, his heart sinking. He couldn't say he was particularly filial to Madam Si, but she was the backbone of the Si family. He hadn't yet secured his position as governor and still needed the Si family's connections and resources to keep going. Madam Si absolutely could not fall!

"Impossible!" Si Chu gritted his teeth, his tone firm. "No matter what method you use, no matter what doctor you find, you must cure Madam! If anything happens to Madam, none of you will have a good time!"

Butler Zhao wiped his eyes and dared not utter a sound.

Seeing this, Liu Jinnian stepped forward and said calmly, "Secretary-General Si, I have studied medicine. Perhaps I can help Madam take a look and maybe find some clues."

Si Chu had no other choice but to try anything, so he waved to Liu Jinnian and said, "Then hurry up!"

Liu Jinnian followed Steward Zhao to Madam Si's bedroom and emerged half an hour later, his expression grave. Si Chu immediately went to greet him: "How is she? Is there any hope for Madam?"

“Madam’s illness is the result of long-term overwork, coupled with too many worries weighing on her mind, leaving her body extremely depleted.” Liu Jinnian shook his head. “I can only stabilize her breathing temporarily. It will be difficult to cure her completely. Her constitution is too weak; ordinary medicine is useless. We need to find a way to slowly regulate her body, but time… I’m afraid it will be too late.”

Si Chu's face darkened further. He turned and ran back to his study, took a wooden box from the safe, and opened it to find a yellowed prescription inside.

This was the original prescription he had tricked Yan Feng out of. It was said that the Yan family had used this prescription to treat many people with excellent results.

He handed the prescription to Liu Jinnian, his tone carrying a barely perceptible urgency: "Take a look at this prescription. Can you prepare the medicine for Madam according to it? This is the Yan family's prescription; it should work."

Liu Jinnian took the prescription, looked at it carefully for a long time, and finally shook his head with a wry smile: "Secretary-General Si, I studied Western medicine and know nothing about traditional Chinese medicine."

This prescription mainly contains traditional Chinese medicine, and the dosage and compatibility are very particular. If I were to mix the medicine haphazardly, I might actually harm my wife. Perhaps… the original owner of this prescription knows how to use it.”

"The original owner?"

Si Chu's eyes darkened. "The old lady of the Yan family died a long time ago. Even Yan Feng himself doesn't understand the intricacies of this prescription. Where am I supposed to find the original owner?"

Just when the two were at their wits' end, Butler Zhao suddenly spoke up, his voice carrying a glimmer of hope: "Secretary-General, Madam, I...I know someone at the X Research Institute! Dr. X is a top international doctor, specializing in difficult and complicated diseases. Perhaps he can understand this prescription and cure Madam!"

"Dr. X?" Liu Jinnian looked up abruptly, his eyes lighting up instantly. Although he had long since given up medicine for business, his dream of becoming a doctor had never died. Dr. X was his idol when he was studying medicine, a veritable "god" in the medical field. However, Dr. X was a secretive figure who rarely treated patients, making it extremely difficult to meet him.

He quickly looked at Si Chu: "Secretary-General Si, if Dr. X can really come, it will not only cure your wife, but it will also be a great benefit to you!"

Think about it, Dr. X is always hard to get an appointment with. If you can get him, it will not only showcase your abilities to the public but also win you support from all sectors. This will be absolutely beneficial for your campaign for governor!

Si Chu's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood the key point. He had been worrying about how to campaign for the parliamentary vote, but wasn't the arrival of Dr. X the perfect gimmick?

Moreover, he could use Dr. X's name to publicize the governor's illness.

Let's say that Dr. X will personally diagnose the governor, and the governor will recover quickly. In this way, the voices that question him will naturally be much smaller.

"Alright!" Si Chu made a decisive decision. "Butler Zhao, contact the people at the X Research Institute immediately and do everything you can to invite Dr. X over! Also, immediately spread the word that Dr. X has been invited and will not only treat the Madam but will also personally examine the Governor. The Governor will soon be able to wake up and take charge of affairs!"

The news caused an uproar throughout Singapore.

Everyone was talking about Dr. X's arrival and had higher expectations for the governor's condition. Si Chu's approval rating had quietly increased quite a bit.

Meanwhile, in the apartment, Yan Lan was fixing her clothes in front of the mirror.

She changed into a loose black trench coat, put on a long, dark brown curly wig, and wore a pair of large sunglasses that covered most of her face. Her nose and chin were completely covered by a medical mask, leaving only a pair of calm but determined eyes visible.

No one could recognize that this was Yan Lan, whom Si Chu hated to the core.

She picked up the medicine box on the table, which contained not only medicines to regulate her body, but also the latest news from Zhao Nan's people planted in the state.

Yan Lan gently traced the edge of the medicine box with her fingertips, silently thinking, "Mom, I'm going to see him."

Then, she pushed open the door and blended into the crowd on the street, walking towards the state capital.

At this moment, the entrance to the prefectural government building was already surrounded by reporters and officials who came to "welcome" him. Si Chu, dressed in a sharp dark suit, stood at the front of the crowd with a perfectly appropriate smile on his face. He occasionally chatted with the officials next to him, looking confident and composed.

Everyone was waiting for Dr. X to arrive, until a car stopped and a figure wearing a black trench coat, sunglasses, and a mask appeared at the gate of the state capital.