Volume 1, Chapter 10: Besieging East Sea Medical University

"Heh!"

Yang Feng couldn't help but sneer upon hearing Song Jiji's words. The idea of buying his medical formula for 100 million was nothing but a pipe dream. Although Changsheng Pharmaceutical Group could attempt to replicate the specific drug for ALS, Song Jiji hadn't come to have him sign this contract out of gratitude for saving his life. Song Jiji simply wanted to acquire Yang Feng's formula for a pittance. After all, replicating a drug was no simple task. From research and development to production, followed by clinical trials, it required a significant amount of time. If he could buy the formula directly from Yang Feng, he would save a massive amount of R&D costs and time. Most importantly, with the formula in hand, Song Jiji could register the patent in advance, allowing him to monopolize the market for the ALS drug.

Furthermore, the fact that Yang Feng could develop a cure for ALS on his own proved that he was a rare talent in the pharmaceutical world. If he could be brought into his company, the value he would create annually would far exceed 100 million! Thus, signing Yang Feng for 100 million a year was, in his eyes, a lucrative business deal. Given Song Jiji’s character, he would not hesitate to kick Yang Feng to the curb the moment he lost his utility.

At this moment, Song Jiji felt certain he had Yang Feng cornered. If Yang Feng refused to cooperate, he would face imprisonment and complete ruin.

"Song Jiji, get out of here right now!" Yang Feng grabbed the contract from the table, tore it into shreds, and roared.

The shout immediately drew the attention of those around them. For a moment, many people in the restaurant turned to look.

"Song Jiji, you want to buy me off with money? In your dreams!"

"Let me tell you, if you have the guts, go ahead and put me in jail. I’m not afraid of you! I’d like to see if you even have the capability to get me locked up."

Yang Feng scoffed, showing no politeness. From the very beginning, he had never intended to cooperate with Song Jiji. Even if it meant going to prison, he would never work with him. After berating Song Jiji, Yang Feng stood up and walked away. Watching his retreating figure, Song Jiji’s expression was incredibly ugly. He had not expected Yang Feng to refuse him so bluntly.

"Yang Feng, you’re on the verge of death and still being so stubborn!"

"Since you refuse to cooperate, I will ensure you are disgraced and your reputation is utterly destroyed!"

"When the day you go to jail arrives, let's see how you come crawling to me for mercy!"

Yang Feng’s rejection made Song Jiji feel deeply humiliated. He had assumed that he could easily take control of Yang Feng this time; he thought that as soon as he produced the contract, Yang Feng would eagerly sign it. Instead, not only was the guy uncooperative, but he had also lashed out at him. Already a social pariah, how dared he be so arrogant?

"Yang Feng, when you come begging for my help, don't talk about 100 million—I won't even give you a single cent!"

Song Jiji was furious. He had already plotted his revenge. From here on out, he would stop at nothing to destroy Yang Feng. He wanted to drive him into a corner until he had no choice but to kneel before him and beg for mercy.

After leaving the restaurant, Song Jiji pulled out his phone and dialed Ma Rongrong. "Ma Rongrong, proceed exactly as we planned! This time, I’m going to make sure Yang Feng is completely finished!"

In truth, Song Jiji had long prepared the means to ruin Yang Feng. Although he believed his company could eventually replicate the ALS drug, it was not an easy feat. If Yang Feng had agreed to cooperate, it would have been the best outcome. As long as Yang Feng joined Changsheng Pharmaceutical Group, he would have had no worries. Unfortunately, the guy was as stubborn and foul as a rock in a latrine. Since he wouldn't cooperate, he would have to leave him with no way out. Once Yang Feng was truly desperate, he would inevitably come begging. And by then, the terms would be nowhere near as generous.

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Back in his room, Yang Feng didn't take Song Jiji seriously at all. It wasn't that he wasn't afraid, but rather that he had already prepared a way out. When Ma Rongrong and the others had first reported him, he was indeed surprised. He hadn't expected his own girlfriend and the patients to turn on him. However, after the initial disappointment, Yang Feng quickly adjusted his mindset.

He had already thought of a way to handle the situation, which was why he remained so composed. The only reason he hadn't taken action yet was that he was waiting for the person behind Ma Rongrong to reveal themselves. Now that Song Jiji had finally stepped out of the shadows, he would show no mercy. As for the patients who had been bought off by Song Jiji, they were nothing but greedy, ungrateful people. They thought Song Jiji would provide them with free medicine? That was a delusional fantasy! Given Song Jiji’s predatory nature, how could he be kind enough to give them free medicine? Even if he managed to develop the drug, it would certainly be priced astronomically, far beyond what these patients could afford. That was assuming he could even replicate it at all. Once their current supply ran out, death would be their only reward.

Yang Feng wanted to see exactly how many people would kick him while he was down. It was only in times of adversity that one could truly see a person's true face.

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Meanwhile, at Donghai Medical University—the top medical school in Donghai and Yang Feng’s alma mater—a large crowd of patients had gathered at the main gate, holding banners and blocking the entrance. The blockade was causing major disruptions. To prevent any incidents, the university had to deploy security guards to maintain order.

Ma Rongrong stood at the gate, holding a phone and live-streaming.

"Hello everyone, I am Yang Feng’s girlfriend, Ma Rongrong!"

"Although I am his girlfriend, I am also an ALS patient!"

"I am here today to expose Yang Feng’s true colors. I cannot bear to see him deceive so many people anymore!"

Ma Rongrong put on a show of righteousness, claiming to put justice above family. In an instant, her live-stream attracted tens of thousands of viewers. Furthermore, the number of people watching continued to climb.