Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 1026 Who Says Western Pharmaceutical Companies Don't Value Traditional Chinese Medicine? A Dark Horse Appears Out of the Way (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

Upon hearing Secretary Zhou's words, Fang Yan quickly pulled over a chair for him to sit down and explain in detail, while also expressing surprise at the efficiency of his fifth senior brother and the others.

The investigation started at 3 p.m. and it's only 6 p.m. now. They've already figured it out in just three hours. That's incredibly efficient, which shows how massive an intelligence network is behind it.

After Secretary Zhou sat down, he said:

"Someone from over there came to report that they found out the people who were following you this afternoon were... British."

"Huh?" Fang Yan frowned in surprise. "An Englishman?"

Secretary Zhou nodded:
"Yes, I've confirmed it; the source is reliable."

Fang Yan never expected that Cheng Yaojin would suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Secretary Zhou continued to explain:
"The Japanese and Americans haven't noticed you yet, but the British have been keeping an eye on the film set here. After you shook them off, they started sending more people to search this afternoon, and luckily, one of their people was our informant, so they now have information on the situation."

Fang Yan frowned and said:
"This isn't right. They should know we applied for a flight to Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong. Why don't they just come to the Peninsula Hotel and wait for me? Why are they still wandering around outside like they don't know anything about it?"

Secretary Zhou shook his head:

"They're not from the British government, or rather, they have a semi-official background, so their information isn't that good. The person who contacted you this time is a British pharmaceutical company. They've caught wind of things through official channels, but their information isn't complete."

He asked in dialect:

"So they're still searching for me all over Hong Kong?"

Secretary Zhou nodded:
"Yes, we're still looking, but we're not entirely sure if you're the target." He paused, then added reassuringly, "But don't worry, our people have already started working on it, and they'll soon be convinced that it's not Fang Yan who's here."

Nodding in dialect:

"Yes, I believe in the abilities of our own people."

Secretary Zhou continued:
"Be careful tomorrow, just use the identity of 'Lin Jingxing' and don't stay with us. The Huo family has already been informed, and they know that someone named Lin Jingxing will be invited."

"Understood," Fang Yan replied.

Secretary Zhou handed over a key:
"Here is the key to the upstairs room. Go and check into your new room now. This room will remain as is; just leave your belongings here."

Fang Yan took the key: "Okay!"

He understood that if you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way.

Next, Fang Yan prepared to move upstairs, accompanied by his bodyguard Deng Cai and Li Chong.

Upstairs, there was an even larger suite.

It's significantly larger than the one below, offering a much better view.

It was just around dusk, and you could see the sunset hanging above the sea from here.

The runway at Kai Tak Airport looked iron-gray in the twilight. A passenger plane was flying over the Lei Yue Mun Strait, and the navigation lights under its wings drew three green arcs.

At this time, Victoria Harbour had not yet been altered by the reclamation project, and the Star Ferry was still slowly drifting in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Low clouds pressed down on Victoria Peak, turning the mountain into varying shades of purplish-red, while the luxury residential area halfway up the mountain lit up with twinkling lights.

Thinking of the map, continuing west from here should lead to Zhuhai.

Just then, Deng Cai suddenly pointed towards the harbor:

"Director Fang, look at that British Royal Navy destroyer!"

"Call him Young Master Lin!" Li Chong corrected from the side.

“There’s no one else here,” Deng Cai said.

Li Chong glanced at him and said calmly:
"I'm just afraid you'll say it casually when you're out."

Deng Cai was also afraid of this guy, and said:
"Okay, okay, I was wrong..."

At this moment, Fang Yan looked in the direction Deng Cai pointed.

A warship flying the Union Jack was slowly entering Victoria Harbour, and the sailors on deck were busy taking in the anchor, their white uniforms shimmering in the setting sun.

He frowned, then slowly relaxed.

Ultimately, they turned their attention elsewhere. Who says Western pharmaceutical companies don't know the power of traditional Chinese medicine?
They know it all too well, which is why they went to such lengths to find it.

Even the slightest smell would prompt them to search the entire city.

……

That evening at nine o'clock, Representative Huo, who was getting married the next day, came in person.

Upon seeing Fang Yan, he was stunned for a while. Fang Yan, who was wearing makeup, was completely unrecognizable to him.

After confirming several times and asking him and Fang Yan several questions, he finally confirmed that the person in front of him was Fang Yan.

He brought gifts for his trip to Hong Kong, which he had prepared for Fang Yan.

That's right. Representative Huo thought that Fang Yan was already giving him a lot of face by coming at the risk of danger, so in order to express his gratitude, he also prepared a big gift package for Fang Yan to take back.

The gifts in both suitcases were novelties that couldn't be found on the mainland but could be bought in Hong Kong.

Taking the opportunity, Fang Yan handed over her handwritten health care manual to Representative Huo.

"This is a wedding gift I prepared for you. It's not anything valuable, but it was handwritten by me."

After handing it to Representative Huo, the other party was also somewhat taken aback.

I've been receiving all sorts of wedding gifts these past few days, mostly very expensive items, but this is the first time I've received something this special.

He glanced at the table of contents and was immediately captivated by its contents.

He quickly closed the manual and said to Fang Yan with a smile:

"I really like what you prepared. I'll definitely study it carefully when I get back."

Fang Yan nodded and said:

"Hope this helps you live a healthy life."

Representative Huo stated with certainty:

"Of course, what you wrote is definitely helpful."

Their conversation left those who had come with Representative Huo completely bewildered.

I wanted to see what was written inside, but Representative Huo kept it in his hand the whole time, as if he had no intention of giving it to anyone else.

He chuckled and chatted with Fang Yan about his new identity.

He also received the notification that Fang Yan's current identity is Lin Jingxing.

Fang Yan briefly explained the current situation to him. After hearing this, Representative Huo said that he could rest assured that there wouldn't be too many British people present tomorrow.

With the dialect spoken like this now, no one would recognize him as the real person.

Fang Yan then chatted with Representative Huo for a while about the wedding.

Representative Huo explained it in more detail:
"At 10 a.m., the guests departed from the Peninsula Hotel in a convoy of Rolls-Royces, traveling along Salisbury Road to St. John's Cathedral. You will be in the third black Bentley, license plate number 7812, a seat reserved specifically for distinguished guests from Southeast Asia."

"When the pastor is officiating the wedding, stand in the third row on the right. Don't get close to the altar, there are photographers there, and their lenses will be too close to your face."

"The luncheon was held on the terrace of the Repulse Bay Hotel. Only members of the Fok family and representatives of the British government sat at the main table. You sat at the long table in the west wing, next to Jardine Matheson's comprador and HSBC manager."

At this point, he suddenly pulled a gold-embossed business card from his inside suit pocket and pushed it in front of Fang Yan:

"This is your seat card for tomorrow. There is a bauhinia flower pattern in the lower right corner. Show this to the host when you enter."

"The tea party will start at 3 p.m., followed by a visit to the rose garden at the hillside villa. We will leave at 5 p.m. and take a car arranged by the hotel back to the Peninsula. We have arranged a dinner there."

After saying that, Representative Huo suddenly reached out and patted Fang Yan on the shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry):
"Don't worry, there will be 300 guests tomorrow. I've arranged for the British to be in the open. Those wearing morning suits and top hats are from the Foreign Office, those with family crests embroidered on their cuffs are remnants of the East India Company, and those wearing gold-rimmed glasses are from the financial sector here. Just smile at everyone you meet and speak slowly; no one will notice anything amiss."

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There will be more this afternoon.

(End of this chapter)