Chapter 820 431: Secrets Hidden Deep Within the World_6

"Your friend, who?"

"Xie Lingyun, she invited me at the wedding."

Huang Tianxuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did you see her? The beautiful woman in the long dress, I think I mentioned her to you before."

"... Can I not go?"

"Why?"

Li Peifeng cautiously said, "That woman looked at me in a way that's not quite right; I suspect she harbors ill intentions towards me as a married man."

"What nonsense."

Huang Tianxuan rolled her eyes, "Despite everything, you're still a father, and she's a person of status, with high standards. She wouldn't resort to such things. Besides, if she really has those thoughts, why don't we take this opportunity tomorrow to show off our love and prevent any trouble before it starts?"

The next day's lunch appointment, Li Peifeng still tagged along, not because of Huang Tianxuan's persuasion worked, but due to his own curiosity and desire for knowledge.

At the wedding, being too busy, Li Peifeng didn't have time to ponder over Zheng Ling and Xie Lingyun's reactions when they saw him. But afterwards, as he relaxed, the more he recalled, the more intriguing he found it.

They probably genuinely possess the special ability of "clairvoyance," which is hereditary. Zheng Ling has stronger abilities, while Xie Lingyun's are weaker.

This somewhat refreshed Li Peifeng's materialistic worldview, but it wasn't anything overly dramatic like a complete breakdown of beliefs.

After all, the wave back then truly swept across the world, with almost every major country openly using cutting-edge, rigorous scientific methods to study special abilities.

Although some fraudsters used magic tricks to muddy the waters and profit, there certainly were genuinely talented individuals with special abilities, otherwise, the global craze at that time couldn't be explained.

As the global situation calmed or due to other reasons, global leaders imposed controls, causing special abilities to gradually disappear from the public eye. Research on special abilities seems to have been shelved, but many related research institutes were not dissolved, implying that the research merely went underground.

So how did these people acquire their special abilities? Are they innate or trained after birth? How powerful are they? How many are there? How do those higher-up perceive them?

Li Peifeng felt he could barely count himself among the 'special individuals,' making him very curious. Even though he feared that the abnormal conditions of his body, if discovered, might trigger uncontrollable troubles, since it's already been noticed and someone actively wanted to contact him, avoiding it would be an ostrich mentality—better to open the door, face it, and simultaneously explore the world's hidden secrets.

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"The restaurant you chose is quite hard to find, hmm? Isn't this very close to the West Lake Hotel?"

"Yes, when we see people, be serious, talk less, and especially don't stare, tone down your irresistible charm, and focus on serving me food..."

"Understood, you reminded me before coming, don't worry. As long as you're not afraid of PDA leading to quick disaster, I guarantee Xie Lingyun will see what a model couple is all about!"

Still near the West Lake Wetland by Hangzhou's West Lake, not far from the hotel where yesterday's wedding took place—Xinrongji Restaurant.

The driver drove to the parking lot to wait, while Huang Tianxuan and Li Peifeng talked as they entered the traditionally charming courtyard gate. Just then, a Maybach parked at the entrance, and Xie Lingyun got out, waving to them.

"Xuanxuan~"

"Sister Lingyun~ You got here fast!"

Huang Tianxuan quickly turned around, ran up smiling, and held Xie Lingyun's hand.

"Yeah, I thought there might be traffic, so I left early. Didn't expect Hangzhou's traffic to be fine."

"Haha, maybe you were lucky. The road we came on was quite congested… Let's go inside and talk."

Huang Tianxuan had pre-booked the private room and dishes, so the food arrived quickly.

During the meal, Li Peifeng followed Huang Tianxuan's instructions, occasionally serving her food and drinks, spending the rest of the time focusing on eating, listening to the girls' conversation but never interrupting unless mentioned!

Despite being soon-to-be successors of their respective family businesses, their topics were surprisingly similar to ordinary women's—from fashion to travel, marriage to children. Eventually, with a shared smile, they returned to business matters.

"My mom should be with the association arriving at Hezhi, meeting Uncle Huang. About the prospects and efficacy of GK-788, AP-650… can you fill me in on the details, Xuanxuan, so I don't have to ask mom later."

Ever since Li Peifeng tried his luck by handing over "To Return to Source and Strengthen the Body" to Huang Tianxuan over three years ago, with the efforts of many researchers led by her, the drug was finally replicated.

Although the effect wasn't as magical as described in the system, it still achieved a third of that efficacy, making it enough to outshine similar market products.

Moreover, during replication, Hezhi's research team pleasantly discovered that certain components in the drug had therapeutic effects on kidney failure, kidney dysfunction, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. This discovery enabled them to extrapolate and develop three different medications.

Currently, these drugs are in either phase two or phase three clinical trials, achieving extremely promising therapeutic results.

Logically, this is good news. As long as they keep moving forward boldly, persisting for a few more years until the drugs hit the market, Hezhi's financial future will be bright.

But the problem is that Hezhi is already struggling to hold on. The clinical trial phase demands tremendous funds, consuming 60% to 80% of total development costs.