allendalepharm Chapter 176 I Will Choose My Own Guards
Chapter 176 I Will Choose My Own Guards
Chapter 176 I Will Choose My Own Guards
Both Inspector Qi and Inspector Shi were speechless at almost the same time, so excited that they almost stood up from their chairs!
How profitable is Baozhilin Pharmaceutical Factory?
Others may not know, but Hong Kong is not far from Foshan, so they know it very well!
Although there are only two, this is already an incredible stroke of luck, a real windfall!
What's given to the Hong Kong government is also given to them, isn't it?
Their faces flushed instantly, and their breathing became rapid.
"Dr. Chen! You're too kind! You're so generous!"
Assistant Qi rubbed his hands together, rambling incoherently.
"Don't worry! I'll handle the venue, the permits, and the connections with those foreign firms and customs! I won't let you have to worry about anything!"
Assistant Shi nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, Dr. Chen! The safety of the pharmaceutical factory is my responsibility! I've personally arranged for my most capable men to guard it in three shifts, ensuring that not even a fly will get in to cause trouble! Everything is up to Dr. Chen!"
The immense temptation of receiving free benefits instantly led these two local bullies to side with Chen Wen, eager to pledge their loyalty on the spot.
Chen Wen suddenly raised his hand and continued, "I can offer you shares, and I also need your convenience. But I have only one condition."
"After the pharmaceutical factory is built, all internal affairs, including production processes, personnel management, raw material procurement, and finished product trading, can only have one voice, which is me, or someone I designate."
"My decision is final."
"Once you've received your bonuses, just do your assigned tasks and don't interfere with any of the pharmaceutical company's internal affairs for any reason."
These words were spoken with absolute certainty, leaving no room for negotiation.
Inspectors Qi and Shi were in high spirits and didn't care about any of that, immediately patting their chests and assuring them, "No problem! We absolutely won't interfere!"
"Dr. Chen, you're an expert; we laymen would never presume to offer unsolicited advice!"
Colonel Burke's face grew even uglier; Chen Wen was practically warning him to his face not to interfere.
Although this guy is young, he doesn't seem so easy to deal with.
Fortunately, he had other options.
Colonel Burke suppressed his displeasure and offered another bargaining chip: "Dr. Chen, in addition to business cooperation, Her Majesty the Queen also greatly admires you personally."
"His Majesty intends to bestow upon you the title of 'Honorary Earl for Life' and grant you the special privilege of acquiring citizenship of the United States."
"This is an extremely high honor!"
"His Majesty wishes to have the opportunity to receive you personally at Buckingham Palace!"
These words shocked everyone present!
Especially the Hong Kong government officials and local gentry and businessmen, their eyes widened in astonishment.
"What! An honorary earl! Her Majesty the Queen wants to receive him personally?"
Honorary Earl for Life!
Although it was only an honorary title without any actual fiefdom, it was already a symbol of extremely high social status in the rigidly hierarchical aristocratic system of the United States!
In name, he could even be on par with the Governor of Hong Kong!
What's more, there's also the privilege of naturalization!
This means that Chen Wen will step into the top circle of Western high society!
Countless rays of envy, jealousy, and shock were cast upon Chen Wen.
This young man is practically destined for greatness!
Chen Wen paused almost imperceptibly in the hand holding the wine glass, a knowing glint in his eyes.
Sure enough, they first tried to entice him to cooperate and share the profits, and when that failed, they offered titles and nationality to win him over. They used both soft and hard tactics, all in an attempt to firmly bind him and his technology to their side.
"I am deeply grateful for Her Majesty's favor, but I am unworthy of it."
"However, I'm swamped with worldly affairs here. The pharmaceutical factory is about to be built, and there's a whole mess to do in Lingnan. I simply can't spare the time to travel all the way to Chongqing. And—"
"The emperor and empress dowager in the Forbidden City also issued an edict a few days ago, wanting to summon me."
"I haven't been able to find the time either. I'm simply too busy. Please convey Mr. Chen's gratitude and apologies to him."
These words caused another brief silence in the banquet hall.
The emperor and empress dowager are also to be summoned?
And—he also...?
Everyone, including Colonel Burke, was stunned and stared blankly at Chen Wen.
Good heavens! This is beyond amazing!
What an extraordinary position this is!
The most powerful monarchs in the East and West all wanted to see him, but he was able to calmly decline!
To live to this point is truly worthwhile!
But then I thought, who can argue with that when they really have the ability to do so?
No matter how skilled you are in martial arts, you're still just a henchman, General.
But this person possesses astonishing medical skills that can save lives in critical moments!
Even the most powerful and wealthy people have to set aside some of their pride in front of a doctor who can save their life.
After a brief moment of shock came even more fervent flattery and praise.
Immediately, someone reacted, raising their glass and shouting, "Sir Chan! Congratulations, Sir Chan!"
"Mr. Chen is truly a dragon among men!"
"It is our great honor to be able to work with Sir Chen!"
Chen Wen neither confirmed nor denied the title "Sir Chen," but simply raised his glass slightly in acknowledgment before saying in a loud voice, "Gentlemen, let's not mince words. I've come to Hong Kong to build a factory with the sincere intention of making friends and doing business together with you all."
"With the factory built, raw material procurement, finished product transportation, and upstream and downstream related industries, we naturally need the support and cooperation of everyone here."
"I hope that in the future, everyone will have abundant wealth and achieve common development."
These words struck a chord with the businessmen.
Yes, the title is just a title, but the real business and profits brought by the pharmaceutical company are undeniable!
As long as you follow Dr. Chen, you'll never have to worry about not having meat to eat.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became lively again, with everyone raising their glasses, exchanging compliments, and looking forward to future cooperation and wealth.
Colonel Burke raised his glass again: "Dr. Chen, there's something I've been worried about."
"You are a world-renowned medical scientist, a person of distinguished status, and our most important guest."
"For your absolute safety, we plan to assign our most elite guards to protect you during your stay in Hong Kong. What do you think?"
Chen Wen sneered inwardly.
He naturally understood that this guy was using the guise of protection to monitor him at the same time.
However, this actually saved him some trouble.
"You're going to send people to protect me? Fine."
"However, since this is a selection of bodyguards for me, could I choose them myself from the police force?"
"Choose for yourself?" Colonel Burke's smile froze slightly, clearly not expecting Chen Wen to make such a specific and—somewhat unusual—request.
Usually, this kind of protection is assigned by them; how could the protected person go and choose their own protector?
The two assistants, Qi and Shi, were also taken aback and exchanged glances.
Pick your own bodyguards?
Sir Chen's ideas are truly different from those of ordinary people.
However, upon further reflection, although the request was somewhat unusual, it wasn't excessive, given the person's exceptional background.
As long as the candidates remain under their control, it seems that who they are—is not a big problem?
"This—" Colonel Burke hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Of course! Dr. Chen has considered everything thoroughly; it's only right!"
"Tomorrow morning, I'll have the police arrange for all suitable candidates to gather so you can choose the one you like! I guarantee you'll find the perfect bodyguard!"