Chapter 593: We Owe Xiaoyuan a Huge Favor

Cheng Yuan grinned. “Uncle He, I’ll be waiting for your good news then!”

While Cheng Yuan was on the phone, Lin Ruoxi went to wash the dishes.

During this time, Lin Ruoxi observed Cheng Yuan’s expression. She saw that his face was grave, and her heart sank. ‘Looks like things aren’t going smoothly,’ she thought.

“Honey, if it’s too much trouble, just let it go! Worst case, we can just move somewhere else and start over! I believe Yuanxi Pharmaceutical can definitely rise again!”

Cheng Yuan grinned. “Darling, you’re overthinking it. The matter’s resolved. The joint enforcement team will pull out within fifteen minutes!”

“Really? That’s wonderful!!”

Lin Ruoxi couldn’t contain her emotions at all. She threw her arms around Cheng Yuan and gave him a huge kiss.

With his wife initiating the embrace, Cheng Yuan certainly wasn’t going to let such a good opportunity pass. He held Lin Ruoxi tightly, greedily savoring her sweet, soft lips.

Lin Xinghe and Hua Yao rushed over anxiously. When they saw the two locked in a passionate kiss, they looked at each other and gave a wry smile.

“Ruoxi, Xiaoyuan, what time do you think it is? How can you have the mind for this! Hurry up and go take a look! We might have to shut down again today!”

Lin Ruoxi, a little embarrassed, pushed Cheng Yuan away. She straightened her clothes and smoothed her messy hair, her face flushed as she looked at Lin Xinghe and Hua Yao.

“Mom, Dad, don’t worry. Cheng Yuan has already pulled some strings. The enforcement team will be leaving soon!”

Lin Xinghe and Hua Yao instantly grew excited, staring intently at Cheng Yuan. “Xiaoyuan, is what Ruoxi said true? You smoothed things over?”

Cheng Yuan smiled and nodded. “Yes. Mom, Dad, you can rest assured.”

「Meanwhile.」

Just after Cheng Yuan hung up, He Zhendong found He Hongting, holding a Small Jade Bottle as if presenting a treasure.

“Dad, the Dragon Lord had me bring this back. He said it’s a gift from Brother Yuan for Grandfather.”

He Hongting took the Jade Bottle, opened it, and saw that it was indeed a Four Patterns Rejuvenation Pill!

He Hongting nodded in satisfaction. ‘Xiaoyuan truly treats Elder He’s health as his own concern!’

‘That being the case, I have to find a way to solve his problem, no matter what!’

“Zhen Dong, Xiaoyuan is only a few years older than you, and he’s already a Young Marshal! You need to learn from him! Now, aren’t you going to go and cultivate?”

“Yes, Father.”

After sending He Zhendong away, He Hongting took the Four Patterns Rejuvenation Pill to find Elder He.

“Father, this is an elixir Xiaoyuan just refined. He had Zhen Dong bring it to you right away!”

Elder He raised an eyebrow and asked with great interest, “Hongting, you look so delighted. Is it a Three Patterns Elixir? It seems this old man can extend his life by a few more months.”

He Hongting smiled. “Father, you guessed wrong. It’s not a Three Patterns Elixir, but a Four Patterns Rejuvenation Pill! Your health is excellent; you’ll live to be at least a hundred!”

‘A Four Patterns Rejuvenation Pill?’

‘That could extend my life by at least two years!’

‘I should be able to see my son rise to the next level.’

Elder He’s expression grew serious. “This time, our He Family owes Xiaoyuan a massive favor! Hongting, you must remember this: from now on, the He Family will support Xiaoyuan unconditionally!”

“Yes, Father! As it happens, there’s an opportunity to repay Xiaoyuan right now. It’s just that I’m in a difficult position and don’t know what to do.”

“Oh? Tell me about it.”

He Hongting explained in detail the predicament Yuanxi was facing.

“Father, this is the situation… so, when it comes to Elder Yuan, I’m in a tough spot.”

Elder He’s perspective was much broader than He Hongting’s. He said lightly, “If you can’t have a thorough discussion in Dongshan, then have it in Beijing!”

He Hongting gave a wry smile. “Father, you overestimate me. I’m afraid I don’t have the clout to invite Elder Yuan…”

“Why invite him? Just call it a proper ‘exchange and study’ session! If Elder Yuan wasn’t there to personally oversee things, and a direct superior from above gave an order, would the Dongshan departments dare to disobey?”

He Hongting’s eyes lit up, instantly understanding Elder He’s meaning. He asked, slightly excited, “Father, you mean… have Elder Yuan come to the Party School for advanced cadre training?”

Elder He nodded slightly.

“Father, you are brilliant. I will get it done right away!”

「Yuanxi Pharmaceutical.」

After getting the news from Cheng Yuan and Lin Ruoxi, Lin Xinghe’s mood instantly cleared up. The group strode toward Workshop No. 1.

Workshop Director Yu Dazhi was looking at the members of the enforcement team with an obsequious expression.

“Officers, you’ve already checked over and over again so many times. There’s no need to be so nitpicky, is there? You’re delaying our production!”

Xie Dongshu knew that Yuanxi had connections to Zhu Jiang, so he shrank back and said nothing.

But Kang Tianlong, Director of the Dongshan Environmental Protection Agency, was unaware of this. He reprimanded them mercilessly, “What do you mean, nitpicky? We’re being thorough for the sake of environmental protection! If your wastewater doesn’t meet the Dragon Country’s corporate discharge standards, it will cause severe water pollution!”

Yu Dazhi was rebuked into silence. He turned his head to look at Ji Yunbing, Director of the Dongshan Fire Department.

“Director Ji, we have already strictly followed your requirements, planned out the fire escape routes, and replaced the fire safety equipment. Why do we still need to make more changes?”

Ji Yunbing said coldly, “This quarter, there have been six fires in Dongshan, causing immeasurable losses! Forcing you to strictly rectify your fire safety measures is for the safety of your lives and property! Cut the crap. Your newly replaced fire safety equipment is substandard!”

“Director Ji, that’s a bit unreasonable, isn’t it? You say it’s substandard just because you say so? Do you have an inspection report?”

Ji Yunbing replied robotically, “You want to see an inspection report? Fine! Men, take all the fire safety equipment back for testing! The fire safety on these production lines is also substandard! Haul it all away! The inspection report will definitely be delivered to you within a month! Until the inspection is complete, Yuanxi Pharmaceutical is not to begin production!”

Yu Dazhi’s face turned green!

‘If they get held up for a month just on fire safety, Yuanxi Pharmaceutical might as well just go bankrupt!’

“You can’t take it! You can’t! This is new equipment we just purchased! Fellow workers, protect the new equipment!”

The workers quickly rushed forward and shielded the new equipment.

“What? Are you resisting law enforcement?”

“We’re not resisting law enforcement, we’re just protecting our new equipment.”

“You *are* resisting law enforcement! Believe it or not, I can have all of you arrested!”

For a moment, the atmosphere grew tense.

Cheng Yuan’s family of four strode into the workshop. Seeing the chaotic scene, Cheng Yuan shouted, “What’s all this noise about? What is this mess? Everyone, stop!”