allendalepharm Chapter 175 Return to Hong Kong
Chapter 175 Return to Hong Kong
Chapter 175 Return to Hong Kong
The steamboat cut through the waves and headed towards the port.
Chen Wen stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the docks with various foreign flags and the Western-style buildings on the shore getting closer and closer, and frowned slightly.
Leung Kwan stood to the side, his face filled with anger, and couldn't help but spit out, "Pah! This beautiful Hong Kong, our territory, has now become the domain of those red-haired devils! It's all because of those mites, selling it off so easily!"
Chen Wen didn't turn around; only his calm voice came through: "What's the rush? We're here, aren't we?"
Liang Kuan was taken aback, then turned sharply to look at Chen Wen, his eyes widening even more. He exclaimed excitedly, "Sir, weren't we here specifically to deal with Luo Sanpao? Building a pharmaceutical factory as a cover? Could it be—"
Some unexpected guesses suddenly surfaced in his mind.
"We need to deal with Luo Sanpao, and we also need to build a pharmaceutical factory."
Chen Wen continued to gaze ahead, his tone calm and even.
"Hong Kong—we will take it back sooner or later."
"But there's no rush. Let's take a look first, make the necessary preparations, and when the time comes, things will naturally fall into place."
Liang Kuan felt his blood boil, clenched his fist tightly, and whispered, "Sir, just give the order! I'll do anything you ask!"
Chen Wen then glanced at him and smiled slightly: "Don't overthink it. Follow me, observe more, speak less, and act according to the situation."
"Yes!" Liang Kuan immediately straightened his back.
The steamboat sounded its horn and slowly approached the dock specifically for high-end passenger and cargo ships.
Before the gangplank was even fully erected, the scene on the dock left even the seasoned Liang Kuan speechless.
On the dock, two squads of soldiers were already standing at attention with their guns.
In front of the soldiers stood several foreigners, dressed in black tailcoats or Western-style military uniforms, exuding an air of distinction.
These arrogant foreigners all had smiles plastered on their faces.
Nearby, some Chinese people stood with respectful yet ingratiating expressions.
Further out, there were rows of Hong Kong police officers, many merchants and gentry, and quite a few reporters with heavy cameras, all craning their necks to look at the ship.
This scene was even more extravagant than welcoming the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi on an inspection tour!
As soon as Chen Wen stepped off the boat, cheers erupted on the dock.
"Dr. Chen Wen! Welcome! Welcome to Hong Kong!"
The gray-bearded colonel, speaking somewhat broken Mandarin, was the first to approach, extending his white-gloved hand.
"I am Colonel Burke, Commander-in-Chief of the Hong Kong Garrison."
"On behalf of the Governor's House and the Queen, I extend my warmest welcome to you! Your presence truly brings honor to Hong Kong!"
Assistant Qi and Assistant Shi also hurriedly stepped forward, their faces beaming with smiles, saying, "We have long admired Dr. Chen's name."
"It is my great honor to meet you today!"
Chen Wen extended his hand and gently shook hands with Colonel Burke: "Colonel Burke, you're too kind. My trip here is solely for business and medical research. I truly do not deserve such a large entourage."
The moment their hands clasped together, a series of clicking sounds rang out on the dock.
Reporters were scrambling to capture this historic moment.
Liang Kuan followed closely behind Chen Wen.
Seeing that the local bigwigs were now fawning over Chen Wen, all of them dressed in obsequious smiles, they looked at those arrogant foreign officials who usually acted haughtily.
I felt a surge of heat rush to my head, and I was incredibly excited.
He muttered subconsciously, "Sir, this pomp and circumstance! It's too much!"
Chen Wen seemed not to hear, but his steps paused almost imperceptibly.
Liang Kuan immediately shrank his neck, realizing he had spoken out of turn again, and quickly looked down at his nose and tried to stay calm, but the corners of his mouth still couldn't help but turn up.
Colonel Burke chuckled, trying to ease the tension: "Dr. Chen, you're too modest! The medicine you developed has miraculous effects and is already famous far and wide!"
"It is a great honor for us that you have chosen to build your factory in Hong Kong. How could we not give you a grand welcome?"
As he spoke, he stepped aside to lead the way, a barely perceptible glint of shrewdness flashing deep in his eyes.
In fact, he also received a secret order from the foggy city.
We will spare no expense and create every possible convenience to ensure that Dr. Chen can successfully establish a factory in Hong Kong.
And try to do so by all means.
Ultimately, they gained control over the core secrets of those miraculous prescriptions.
This is the real reason why he has condescended to personally come to the dock to welcome this young man today.
They exchanged a few pleasantries.
Colonel Burke warmly invited, "Dr. Chen, you must be tired from your journey."
"We have prepared a welcome banquet for you, and we sincerely hope you will come!"
Chen Wen glanced at Colonel Burke's enthusiastic face, nodded, and said in a calm tone, "In that case, I'll trouble the Colonel and everyone else to make the arrangements."
The banquet at the Royal Hotel was very grand.
Besides Colonel Burke, Assistant Secretary Qi, and Assistant Secretary Shi, many prominent Chinese and Western business representatives from Hong Kong were also present at the banquet.
They were all dressed smartly and were all important figures.
At this moment, however, they all became mere background figures, and everyone's attention was focused on the excessively young Dr. Chen.
Colonel Burke raised his glass and began in a loud voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, let us raise a glass to welcome Dr. Chen Wen, the medical prodigy, to Hong Kong!"
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"Dr. Chen's penicillin and other miraculous drugs have saved countless lives. Even our esteemed Queen has praised Dr. Chen's medical skills."
"This is simply a medical miracle, a source of pride for the world!"
His words were half praise and half pressure, subtly invoking the Queen's name.
Shi, the assistant, immediately chimed in, flattering Chen Wen, "Yes, yes, Dr. Chen is not only a medical genius, but also has an excellent business acumen."
"Hong Kong's strategic location, connecting the world and facilitating the trade of medicinal herbs, makes it the perfect springboard to promote Po Chi Lam's miraculous medicine globally!"
"Dr. Chen's decision to come here for inspection was truly wise!"
Chen Wen toyed with his wine glass, listening to the praise, his face still bearing that faint smile.
After the two finished speaking, he calmly said, "Colonel Burke is too kind, and Assistant Shi is also too generous."
"Chen is merely a man with a rudimentary understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, doing his duty of treating and saving lives."
"The purpose of this trip to Hong Kong is indeed to explore the possibility of building a factory and expanding the sales channels for Po Chi Lam medicines. If it comes to fruition, it will naturally be inseparable from the support of our local friends; it's simply a win-win situation."
Upon hearing this, Colonel Burke quickly got to the point: "Dr. Chen's magnanimity is admirable."
"I just wonder, regarding the specific plans for building this factory—especially the production technology involved in those core drug formulas—has Dr. Chen considered partnering with a capable company?"
"For example, what about sharing technology or engaging in in-depth cooperation with some of the top medical institutions in our Miqi Empire?"
"Her Majesty has always been a strong supporter of the advancement of medicine."
Chen Wen instantly understood the other party's purpose. Sure enough, these guys were all eyeing his technology patents.
"I appreciate the Queen's kindness and concern. The pharmaceutical factory's establishment in Hong Kong truly depends on coordination and support from all sides."
"For example, site approval and surveying, import and transportation of medicinal materials, and security—all of these require the strong assistance of the Hong Kong government and the police force."
"Well then, to show my sincerity and to thank everyone for your hard work, I'd like to donate two shares each from the pharmaceutical company to the Hong Kong government!"