Worrying that Chen Defeng might leave the Three Flavour Hall because of this incident, Su Tao specifically took him out for lunch and resolved the now in the former’s heart, making the former even more loyal to the Three Flavour Hall.

However, he still had to be penalised for drinking during working hours; he was given a warning, and knew that he would be fired if he did it again.

One has to know when to stop when using someone. For a core physician like Chen Defeng, Su Tao naturally had to pay more attention to him.

Then again, this incident had also given a warning to all the employees in the pharmacy.

“There's negative news on the internet, but it has already been killed off.” Xia Yu gave a call to Su Tao.

“What is it about?” Su Tao locked his brows together, wondering if it was related to the earlier incident.

“It said that the Three Flavour Hall’s treatment worsened the patient’s condition instead, causing a young girl to become deaf. Isn’t this complete bullshit?” Xia Yu explained before he continued, “Fortunately, I have been getting someone to pay attention to any negative news. Otherwise, it might create a rumour.”

Su Tao was stunned before he immediately responded. He knew that those two reporters must be unhappy with him and did this on purpose.

To be honest, he could have delt with the two reporters better. If he wore a smile and apologised before giving them some traveling expenses before their departure, they would definitely not create such an incident. However, Su Tao couldn’t stand those people.

Compared to Chen Guang, those two reporters were simply scum, black sheep in the industry.

“Send me the website.” Su Tao replied after a brief pondering.

After hanging up the call, Xia Yu soon sent a website address over. It’s a small-scaled website with low traffic. So no one paid any attention to it for the time being, and this was the reason why Xia Yu did not make a move against the website.

After directly sending the website to Du Ping, Su Tao soon received a call and the former anxiously asked, “What’s the deal with that website you sent me?”

“If something really happened, what do you intend to do?” Su Tao asked in a solemn voice.

“Contact the Publicity Department of the Municipal Committee immediately and get them to use all the resources they have to extinguish this piece of news. At the same time, we will come out and deal with it for you.” Du Ping was immediately relieved upon hearing Su Tao’s words, since it meant that it wasn’t true. If someone was maliciously trying to create a scandal, then justice was on their side to get rid of this fake news.

Su Tao’s current status was no longer the same as it was in the past. Just his identity as a National Healer alone, everyone in Hanzhou City, and even his superior, Zhang Ping, had to give Su Tao some face.

Furthermore, Su Tao even intended to set up a Chinese medicine factory under the district in Du Ping’s jurisdiction with an investment of a few billion. Hence, Du Ping did not dare to treat it lightly.

To be honest, Du Ping hated the mastermind who was trying to create a malicious scandal more than Su Tao. He even suspected if the mastermind was his political opponent, trying to maliciously create a scandal to obstruct him.

Naturally, Su Tao never expected that Du Ping would consider so much, so he gave a brief explanation of what happened in the morning with a disappointed and indignant tone.

“So it’s a mess caused by the reporters in the city. Don’t worry about this matter, I will make a call and get someone to deal with it. If I can’t deal with it, I’ll get Mr. Zhang to deal with it, requesting him to sort out such a shameless action.” Du Ping said with indignance before he continued, “The reporters in the city are too pampered. Not only are they trying to expose businesses like yours, but they’re also interfering in politics. Although I have to admit that there are definitely mistakes in the government work, those reporters are twisting the truth before making a thorough investigation.”

Su Tao inwardly sighed. He could understand the media supervising the government work. But the actions of the two reporters today were too much. They knew that they couldn’t broadcast it on the TV station, so they posted it on the internet, trying to raise public anger.

After informing Du Ping about this matter, Su Tao no longer bothered about it. The government definitely had more ways to deal with this matter than him. As for those two reporters, they would definitely get their punishment. At the very least, those in the media would know a bottom line and not everyone could be messed with by them.

Roughly half an hour later, Xiao Jingjing brought a formally dressed man over and introduced, “This is the lawyer representing Ms. Asaka Ochi, Mr. Li Ren.”

Su Tao was shocked to see the man, since he never expected that Asaka Ochi would get a Chinese to be her representative. This detail alone was a sign that Asaka Ochi might develop in China in the future, and if that’s the case, he would have opportunities to see her.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Su!” Li Ren took the initiative to shake hands with Su Tao and continued, “I’m acquainted with Mr. Kohei Koizumi for years, and I once received his assistance when I was studying for my Ph.D. in Japan. Even after returning back to the country, I have been keeping in contact with him. It was also he who entrusted me to act as Ms. Asaka Ochi’s representative. I hear that Ms. Asaka Ochi has already sent you a digital copy of the contract. May I ask if there’s anything you wish to be changed?”

Su Tao and Asaka Ochi’s relationship has reached a whole new level, but it’s still better for them to proceed according to the sequence. The contract had already been reviewed by the Three Flavour International’s Legal Department. Due to the fact that this contract was leaning towards Su Tao, so only a few details had to be changed. However, Su Tao did not find that necessary since this sort of cooperation was more straightforward.

“I have no problem with it!” Su Tao smiled.

“Since you’re fine with it, then let’s get the contract signed. Ms. Asaka Ochi has already signed a copy of the contract, so if it’s convenient for you, it can be put into effect immediately.”

He had already received the sum of money in the Qihuang Charity Funds’ account before the contract was signed. So if he still made a demand, it would only make him seem petty.

When Su Tao nodded his head to Xiao Jingjing, the latter instantly understood what Su Tao wanted and retrieved a pen from the pen container.

Su Tao quickly signed the contract. Although Li Ren did not show anything unusual, his heart had collapsed since the contract was signed too easily. An investment of a few billion was so easily done without any complicated procedures?

Then again, it was also because Li Ren had no idea about Su Tao and Asaka Ochi’s relationship. The two of them trusted each other, so they wouldn’t be too harsh on the details.

“Since the contract has been signed, then I will be taking my leave.” Li Ren placed two contracts beside Su Tao and smiled. He now realised that it had only been half an hour since he entered the office.

“Jingjing, arrange Mr. Li’s itinerary later. Since he’s a guest who came from afar, we naturally have to do our job as the host.” Su Tao smiled before he turned to Li Ren. “Please do not reject my offer. In the future, I will still have to trouble you.”

Li Ren was in a good mood as he smiled and swept a glance at the delicate-looking Xiao Jingjing standing behind Su Tao.

But due to the fact that Xiao Jingjing had to manage the Three Flavour Hall, she naturally couldn’t leave. Hence, she arranged for a male employee who was of similar age with Li Ren to tour around Hanzhou City’s scenery.

After storing the two contracts in the safe, Su Tao inwardly sighed. After spending so much time and effort, he’s finally almost done with the medicine factory.

With the funds and personnel prepared, the next thing would be the construction procedure. As long as they could maintain a high standard, demand, and a few core products, they would be able to swiftly make a name for themselves.

After recalling the prescriptions that Ling Yu previously gave him, Su Tao took them out and started looking through them. He realised that Ling Yu’s eyesight was keen, since the latter chose a few prescriptions that were suitable to treat commonly seen illnesses. Judging from the prescriptions, Su Tao instantly knew that they were secret recipes.

Then again, Su Tao also had a few secret prescriptions. After all, Chinese herbs were mainly a mix and match. There could be many prescriptions for one illness but it didn’t mean that one was better than the other. Everyone’s physique was different, so different prescriptions were suitable for different people.

For example, there’s a huge difference between a tycoon and a poor man when treating their illnesses.

When a physician prescribes a prescription, they have different considerations. Tycoons could naturally afford expensive herbs, so they could be treated much faster. On the contrary, they would have to reconsider a poor man’s financial capability. Despite the fact that they would also be ultimately treated, it would just take a longer time.

The prescriptions provided by Ling Yu were classified, in which Su Tao noticed how meticulous Ling Yu was.

Although he did not have many opportunities to meet up with Ling Yu, they would often have the same train of thoughts. It’s mainly because the two of them were young, and their medical skills weren’t too far apart. Despite the differences in their personality, they still had a rapport in their thoughts.

The Three Flavour Hall no longer required Su Tao to be present all the time. Thinking of the presents he brought back from Japan in his luggage, he called Xiao Jingjing over and handed her a box before pointing at the pile of items on the desk with a smile. “These are all souvenirs that I brought back from my trip to Japan. All the veteran employees have a share, so you can be the one to distribute them.”

Xiao Jingjing was still young, so when she saw the delicate box, she smiled. “Can I open it?”

“Go ahead!” Su Tao smiled as he nodded his head.

Upon opening the box in excitement, Xiao Jingjing saw a luxurious necklace and clicked her tongue. “It must be expensive, right?”

“It’s still alright!” Su Tao shook his head and smiled. “Quick, put it on, and let me see if it fits you. If it doesn’t fit you, then I’ll exchange it for another one for you. You can go ahead and pick anything you like in here, but I have to remind you that yours is the most expensive one here.”

When Xiao Jingjing heard that it was the most expensive, her heart sped up. Because wouldn’t that mean that she’s more important in Su Tao’s heart? When she wore the necklace, she shook her head. “It’s good, I’m not swapping it!”

When she finished, she sucked in a cold breath with an embarrassed expression written on her face.

Su Tao immediately went over and saw that the hook of the necklace had tangled up with her hair and smiled. “Let me help you!”

Because of their close distance, Su Tao could clearly catch a fragrance permeating from Xiao Jingjing’s hair. It wasn’t especially fragrant, but it was pleasant. Su Tao subconsciously took two breaths before he realised that his action was a little perverse and cursed himself for being wretched.

As for Xiao Jingjing, she could only feel hot breaths on her neck that melted her and made her blush. Looking from the back, her beads of sweat seemed like sparkling gemstones.

Noticing the awkwardness, Su Tao smiled. “I’ll be going out and won’t be back for dinner today!”

Before Xiao Jingjing could even react, Su Tao had already left.

Xiao Jingjing felt somewhat disappointed. They might have a master-disciple relationship and Su Tao has always shown his concern for her, but Xiao Jingjing could feel that the distance between them was increasing. In the end, it was just a pipe dream.