The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law

The scourge of the film industry?

Long Chen couldn’t help but laugh, "I really didn’t expect that just doing some trivial things would attract so much attention."

"Is this a small matter? Your actions, for the film circle, are like causing a minor earthquake."

Li Yuechan said.

"It’s not that serious. The real bigwigs in the circle won’t mind," Long Chen smiled. "Look at those bigwigs, each of their movies earns billions at the box office."

"How can that be the same? What you’re doing now is more like monopolistic competition, which is, um, not allowed by the state, you know," Li Yuechan teased with a smile.

"It’s not that serious; I’m just a fool with too much money," Long Chen smiled.

"I don’t want to lecture you, but you shouldn’t do this anymore."

"I got it. Can we kiss now?"

"What do you think?" Li Yuechan touched Long Chen’s cheeks gently and said, "I was questioning you earlier because I was worried about you. I’m afraid you might have done something bad that could harm your future.

Long Chen, don’t ever think that I am that, um..."

Before Li Yuechan could finish, Long Chen leaned down and covered her mouth.

...

In the following days, Long Chen devoted himself to the research and development of elixirs.

Li Yuechan also used the capital given to her by Long Chen for aggressive promotion and attracting traffic.

One month later, several highly anticipated dramas started to exclusively stream on Chenyue Film and Television.

This allowed Chenyue Film and Television, previously unknown, to experience a surge in membership growth.

Major advertisers also poured investments into Chenyue Film and Television.

Li Yuechan didn’t idle, taking the opportunity to spend a lot of money on the drama’s lead actors for rampant promotion of Chenyue Film and Television, with excellent results.

Meanwhile, Long Chen successfully developed an elixir for treating leukemia, named White Snow Pill.

He didn’t name it ’Leukemia Pill’, but ’White Snow Pill’, because the elixir was as white as snow. He avoided the word ’leukemia’ and used ’snow’ instead to make it sound more elegant.

After launching the White Snow Pill in the market, and in comparison to the previous Cancer Pill and Immunity Pill, Long Chen lowered the price, selling each pill for five thousand.

Furthermore, Long Chen had Xia Ling announce that if any elderly people or soldiers were destitute, they wouldn’t have to pay a cent; White Snow Pills would be given to them for free.

Also, families that were indeed in very poor conditions could receive significant discounts.

Because Long Chen knew that many leukemia patients were already at their wit’s end.

When Xia Ling made this announcement public, it received endless praise.

On a well-known social platform, posts about the White Snow Pill and Dragon Doctor World Medical Company being the most conscientious corporations in Great Xia topped the trending search.

Countless netizens applauded Dragon Doctor.

"This is the kind of pharmaceutical company Great Xia needs, capable and conscientious."

"If those scoundrels from Ugly Country had developed this elixir, they would probably charge millions for one, wouldn’t they?"

"I declare, from today onwards, Dragon Doctor is the only true god in my heart."

"Dragon Doctor, truly, is saving the world."

Such comments were everywhere online.

Undoubtedly, Dragon Doctor completely won the hearts of the people.

But Long Chen’s initial intention was not like this; he just sincerely wanted to help those leukemia patients, nothing more.

Meanwhile, this matter also caught the attention of the Great Xia government.

The highest state television station in Great Xia broadcasted the news on the same day, highly praising Dragon Doctor and boosting its prestige to an unprecedented peak.

The next day, a commissioner from a mysterious agency in Great Xia visited Dragon Doctor Company searching for Xia Ling.

Xia Ling felt nervous upon greeting this person.

"Miss Xia, my name is Tang Zhengqing. I am here on behalf of Great Xia for two things: one, I want to meet and talk with the developer of the elixir.

Second, we want to see the owner of Dragon Doctor, as there are questions we’d like to ask him."

Tang Zhengqing, dressed in a black suit, conducted himself with an imposing presence.

Xia Ling knew that the visitor was no ordinary person.

Facing such a person, there was no need to hide Long Chen’s identity any longer.

Because if they decided to investigate forcefully, they could easily find out anyway.

After weighing the situation, Xia Ling softly said, "Mr. Tang, the developer of the elixir and the owner are actually the same person. Please wait for a moment, I’ll call him."

"That’s fine, thank you, Miss Xia," Tang Zhengqing said with a smile.

"It’s no trouble, it should be done."

Xia Ling stood up, left the office, and called Long Chen.

She knew very well that currently, Dragon Doctor’s funds had reached a terrifyingly immense figure, accumulating hundreds of trillions.

In all of Great Xia’s history, this was unprecedented.

It was an unimaginable miracle, or perhaps, it could be called a divine act.

In just a few months, Dragon Doctor’s assets had completely surpassed those of the other giant corporations in Great Xia; no group could compare in terms of capital.

And the momentum of Dragon Doctor was still very aggressive.

Given such a vigorous rise, it was naturally reasonable for the high-level officials of Great Xia to notice and investigate.

Before long, Long Chen arrived at the company and met Tang Zhengqing.

Tang Zhengqing’s face changed the instant he saw Long Chen, and he subconsciously started to bow, but Long Chen’s gaze stopped him, as Xia Ling was still present.

"Director Xia, go outside and buy a cup of hot tea for Mr. Tang, I’ll have a chat with Mr. Tang first," Long Chen said with a smile.

"Okay."

The astute Xia Ling naturally picked up on the implicit meaning in Long Chen’s words.

She left the office, gently closed the door, and left a quiet space.

"Everyone listen, no one is allowed near my office. Violators will be dismissed."

Xia Ling warned the employees outside.

...

Inside the office, Tang Zhengqing bowed deeply, his eyes filled with shock: "I never expected, truly never expected that the owner of Dragon Doctor Company and the developer of the elixirs is you, Young Palace Master. You are truly astounding."

"Mr. Tang, there’s no need for such formalities; I also know the purpose of your visit," Long Chen said earnestly, staring at Tang Zhengqing. "You can go back and inform Ancestor Xia that no matter how big Dragon Doctor Company becomes, it will always belong to the East. Whenever and wherever Great Xia needs it, Dragon Doctor Company will spare no effort because Dragon Doctor Company is a part of Great Xia."

Hearing this, Tang Zhengqing felt a surge of spirit: "Young Palace Master, Ancestor Xia will be very pleased to hear these words."

"Is the old gentleman in good health?" Long Chen asked with a smile.

"Ancestor Xia is in good health. Not long ago, I heard him mention you, but I never expected that Dragon Doctor Company was built by you," Tang Zhengqing said.

"Regarding this, I hope you can keep it a secret for me first. What I mean is, you don’t need to announce it to the world, just keep it among yourselves," Long Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, but the elixirs you developed not only rescued those patients in darkness, but truly brought glory to our nation and changed an era. You can be called a national hero. I believe Ancestor Xia will find an opportunity to formally recognize your status as a national hero," Tang Zhengqing said seriously.

"I dare not accept such high praise. My initial intention was just to make some money; I never expected it to become this big," Long Chen chuckled.

"Haha, Young Palace Master, you really have a sense of humor."

"Mr. Tang, considering your department knows all the secrets of Great Xia, you must be very busy. So, I won’t keep you any longer. Go ahead and attend to your duties," Long Chen said with a laugh.

"Uh," Tang Zhengqing was stunned. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

No one had ever spoken to him like that.

But since it was Long Chen, the Young Palace Master of Dragon Palace, Tang Zhengqing wasn’t upset at all.

"Young Palace Master, one last question that I must ask before I leave. The question is, do you have any plans for Dragon Doctor Company to go public?" Tang Zhengqing asked.

"There’s already hundreds of millions of funds in Dragon Doctor Company. Why go public? In one word, we aren’t short of money. What we aim to do is to allow those tormented by illness to truly escape from suffering," Long Chen replied with a smile.

"I understand," Tang Zhengqing nodded. "Then I won’t disturb the Young Palace Master’s rest anymore. I look forward to our next meeting."

"Would you care to stay for a simple meal before leaving?"

"Cough, I hope to enjoy the Young Palace Master’s meal next time."

"Next time you can treat me," Long Chen chuckled.

"Fair enough, Young Palace Master. Then let’s part here."

Tang Zhengqing left.

Long Chen sat in Xia Ling’s office chair, not particularly surprised by Tang Zhengqing’s visit.

This time, it was merely Ancestor Xia testing the attitudes of Dragon Doctor Company.

He believed that if Ancestor Xia knew that the owner and the elixir developer of Dragon Doctor Company were both him, Long Chen, Ancestor Xia definitely wouldn’t have sent Tang Zhengqing.

"Mr. Tang has left?"

Xia Ling walked in.

"Yes, he has left."

"You, how could you do this? You should have kept him for a meal to foster good relations," Xia Ling fiercely glared at Long Chen.

"There’s no need for that; we just need to do what we should openly and honorably," Long Chen chuckled.

"Fine, fine, you’re always right," Xia Ling shot back, closing and locking the office door.

Long Chen sensed something amiss: "Why are you locking the door?"

"Of course, to take advantage of you."

Xia Ling smiled seductively.

"I’m not quite in the mood today."

"Got your period?" Xia Ling asked.

Long Chen was taken aback, then could not help chuckling, "I mean, I’m not in the mood to be taken advantage of."

"Then let’s talk business. An hour ago, South County experienced a severe earthquake, pretty serious. We at Dragon Doctor Company have also made a lot of money. I suggest donating a billion to the disaster area to help them through this crisis," Xia Ling spoke softly.

"No," Long Chen said sternly.

"Huh?"

Xia Ling thought she heard wrong.

Long Chen continued seriously, "A billion is too little. What we take from the people, we must use for the people. Immediately under the company’s name, donate ten billion, and prepare two billion in relief supplies. Then, investigate the situation in the disaster area in detail and prepare whatever is needed afterwards.

Remember, in the face of natural disasters and human calamities, human lives are vital, and money is always trivial. In the future, you don’t need to report such instances to me; you have full authority to decide and provide unlimited help. This is what Dragon Doctor Company aims for. We make so much money, it should be put to good use.

Additionally, pay more attention to the educational issues of poor children in mountainous areas and the problems faced by the elderly left behind, and offer more help. Children and the elderly are the groups we need to focus on caring for most."

Upon hearing this, Xia Ling immediately felt Long Chen was like a heavenly god, indescribably towering.

"Can I kiss you?"

Xia Ling asked cautiously.

"Is this the time for kisses? Go get the work done first, then I’ll reward you," Long Chen said sternly.

"Understood, boss," Xia Ling complied.