Chapter 1290: Starting My Own Company! (Added 14/50 for Little Qingyan)
This was the first time in Old Yu's life that he played the "emotional card"!
But unexpectedly, it wasn't directed at his old boss; instead, he used it on Chen Cang, the trainee in his department.
This left Old Yu feeling a bit emotional.
"Well, although you haven't been here for long, you've made quite a few contributions!"
"Just look at cardiac surgery's heart-beating technique... Look at general surgery... And then look again..."
Old Yu listed several examples.
Old Ma crouched at the office door, eavesdropping for a while, and finally couldn't hold it in anymore.
"Oh, Old Yu, why are you acting like a nagging old woman? If you've got something to say, just come out with it!" Old Ma couldn't help but blurt out.
Squatting by the door for a while, he found Old Yu had been hemming and hawing forever.
He finally couldn't resist pushing the door open and coming in.
Seeing this, Old Yu's veins bulged on his forehead, and he clenched his fists several times.
Old Ma patted Chen Cang's shoulder and said, "Cang Er, you've got to lead us to show off and help us rise to the top!"
Chen Cang was taken aback, then chuckled, looking at Old Yu's face turning red. He nodded.
"Alright!"
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Just when Chen Cang was packing up to head to the UAE.
A few guests arrived from the capital.
"Xiao Chen, when are you free to chat?"
Zheng Guotan always gave off the feeling of a spring breeze.
It seemed that everyone felt comfortable being around him.
Chen Cang felt the same.
"President Zheng? You're in the capital?"
Zheng Guotan smiled: "Yes, not just me, but your sister-in-law and Gu Xin are here too."
Chen Cang was surprised.
Gu Xin came too?
Gu Xin was Chen Bingsheng's wife and, more importantly, the general manager of Anxu Pharmaceuticals.
Anxu Pharmaceuticals' development path was quite simple, mainly producing traditional Chinese medicine extracts, with new drug development progressing relatively slowly.
Of course, to Chen Cang, this wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
In business, moving too fast can lead to trouble.
If the capital chain breaks, one becomes a lamb to be slaughtered.
So, in fact, Gu Xin's cautious personality was quite similar to Chen Cang's.
And the Anxu Pharmaceuticals that Chen Cang invested in also pursued stability above all.
After the cough syrup incident, Anxu Pharmaceuticals developed quite well, with its market value now reaching about five hundred million yuan.
This five hundred million wasn't just an evaluation but the solid worth of its factories, equipment, storage, and liquid assets.
But for Gu Xin and Zheng Guotan to come together...
Could it be for...
Chen Cang's mind raced as he connected the dots.
"I get off work at six."
Zheng Guotan nodded: "Alright, I'll send someone to pick you up then, and bring Xiao Qin along."
Chen Cang agreed.
Later, Gu Xin also called Chen Cang to exchange a few words.
After work, a Maybach Pullman stopped at the hospital entrance.
This car, even in a capital full of luxury cars, was rare.
Its price was several times that of a Rolls-Royce Phantom!
From a distance, it radiated sheer prestige!
Seeing Chen Cang, the driver quickly got out and opened the door.
"Mr. Chen, please."
Chen Cang nodded and then went to Xiehe to pick up Qin Yue.
Sitting inside this car felt like being in a house.
It was incredibly stable!
As if there weren't any bumps at all.
The driver's driving was so smooth it was hard to tell if the car was advancing or reversing.
The car stopped outside a courtyard.
The attendant led Chen Cang and Qin Yue upstairs.
This was a private dining establishment.
But this private dining spot was more discreet and luxurious.
From the outside, it seemed quite ordinary, but the interior decor and tea utensils were all exquisite and valuable.
"Xiao Chen, when are you and Xiao Qin planning to hold the wedding?" Zhang Aixiang had also come and asked with a smile.
Looking at her now, you'd never think she had undergone surgery before.
She appeared in great health.
Most importantly, her confidence and demeanor were entirely different from before.
This must be the Zhang Aixiang who had built Zheng Group from scratch alongside Zheng Guotan!
Gu Xin, meanwhile, remained relatively reserved, saying little and only smiling occasionally.
After a while, Zhang Aixiang pulled Qin Yue aside to chat in the next room.
Only then did Chen Cang ask: "President Zheng, how long will you be staying in the capital this time?"
Zheng Guotan smiled: "Actually, I wasn't planning to stay in the capital; I'm heading to the UAE."
Chen Cang was stunned when he heard this!
"Aren't you heading to the UAE for the competition? I'm planning to go and take a look too."
Hearing this, Chen Cang immediately sensed there was more to the story.
"President Zheng, have you made up your mind?"
Zheng Guotan smiled and shook his head: "Yes."
Zheng Guotan had discussed it with Chen Cang many times—he wanted to restructure his business portfolio.
Currently, Zheng Group consisted of three core companies.
A real estate development company, a mining company, and an investment company.
Previously, the mining and real estate businesses had been equally profitable.
In recent years, the mining industry had declined, while real estate development surged.
But now, real estate was no longer the cash cow it once was—it had become a sunset industry.
So, Zheng Guotan had already prepared for a transformation.
In recent years, his investment companies had delved into several biomedical ventures, but he had never pursued management or controlling stakes.
Zheng Guotan continued: "One of the overseas pharmaceutical companies I've invested in told me that many patents are revealed every year at the exposition. I figured I'd go broaden my horizons."
"However... this time I am also looking for potential partners."
Chen Cang was taken aback: "Partners?"
Zheng Guotan nodded and said, "Xiao Chen, several of my investment companies are quite interested in acquiring your elephant trunk stent material."
At this, Zheng Guotan looked at Chen Cang and asked, "My question is—have you ever considered developing it yourself?"
Hearing this, Chen Cang felt a surge of anticipation.
After all, something he had designed himself was naturally something he hoped to see developed under his own efforts.
But Chen Cang himself lacked the capacity for development.
Nor did he have a mature distribution channel.
"Of course I've thought about it," Chen Cang smiled, "but I don't have the capability."
Zheng Guotan suddenly burst into laughter: "We can find a company that does."
Chen Cang was intrigued: "Will it be easy to manage?"
Zheng Guotan smiled: "The capital market ultimately revolves around capital."
"If it's not a public company, it's simple—we negotiate a share transfer. For public companies, we acquire shares from the secondary market."
"The key is finding the right company."
"But first, you need to be willing. We can work out the specific partnership details later."
"Honestly, the most critical aspect this time is you. After all, only you have the technology. The real question is, do you want to transfer the patent or develop it yourself?"
Chen Cang took a deep breath: "I'd prefer to develop it myself."
What Zheng Guotan lacked right now was an entry point into the pharmaceutical industry.
And Chen Cang's elephant trunk stent technology was undoubtedly the ideal springboard!
So, Zheng Guotan's visit this time was to find a suitable team to manage and develop Chen Cang's stent technology and materials.
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PS: Sorry, it's that time of day again...