The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

Section Chief Wang's face darkened, and he adopted the bureaucratic airs he had displayed in the state-owned factory.

Her tone was threatening: "Engineer Chen, don't think that everything will be smooth sailing from now on. Do you think that following Fu Hua will guarantee you a lifetime of success?"

"What kind of success can a young woman like her, with no experience in this industry, possibly achieve?"

"These achievements are all temporary. You've been there, so you know the saying that the higher you climb, the harder you fall. She's too arrogant and won't go far."

"If you don't cooperate and refuse to help mediate, you'll regret it later!"

If our state-owned factory really takes this seriously, we'll cut off your raw material supply and disrupt your production channels, making it impossible for your project to move forward!

When Fu Hua is in trouble herself, will you still want to live in this nice house?

Want a peaceful life? You might not even be able to keep your job!

"When you try to beg me again, it won't be so easy!"

These words were harsh, sarcastic, and full of threats.

Engineer Chen snorted coldly, unmoved, his face showing no fear whatsoever.

Instead, he straightened his back, his tone becoming even more confident and satisfied.

"Section Chief Wang, you don't need to threaten me. I've worked my whole life in a state-owned factory, diligently and conscientiously, and in the end, I live in a dilapidated bungalow and receive a meager salary."

"If you can't get a house and can't even afford food, then you'll never see any hope in life."

Section Chief Wang tried to argue his point, but Engineer Chen didn't give him the chance and continued.

"I've been working with Dr. Fu for just over a year, and I've had everything I could want."

She trusted me, gave me opportunities, allowed me to utilize my skills, and even provided me with such a nice house. My life is getting better and better.

I never dared to dream of such a life before, but now I am very content.

"I will not do anything to betray Comrade Fu, so you don't need to waste your breath."

Section Chief Wang hadn't expected Engineer Chen to be so defiant, completely unmoved. He was so angry his face turned ashen, and his lips trembled.

"I didn't ask you to betray her or do anything bad. I told you, it's a collaboration. You don't understand. Just tell me, and we'll meet."

Engineer Chen waved his hand gently, his eyes stubborn: "It's not important. I won't say anything. If you're capable, then arrange to meet and talk yourselves. If you're not, then don't bother coming to me. I'm useless."

"You, you're getting more and more confused as you get older."

Engineer Chen was completely unyielding.

Section Chief Wang knew that staying any longer would only make things awkward, so he glared at Engineer Chen, stood up, and stormed out.

"You'd better not regret it."

Seeing this, Engineer Chen immediately grabbed the gift from the corner of the table and quickly chased after him.

He shoved the gift back into Section Chief Wang's hand.

His tone was indifferent: "Take these things back; I don't need them."

Section Chief Wang looked at the gift in his hand, then at Engineer Chen, whose attitude was resolute.

I felt utterly humiliated and couldn't stay any longer.

He snorted coldly, turned around and slunk away, returning defeated.

As Chen watched his retreating figure, he gently shook his head, closed the door, and felt no regret whatsoever.

He knew in his heart that following Fu Hua was the right path.

He would never be coerced or tempted by others to do something ungrateful.

On the other side, Section Chief Wang, seething with anger, didn't dare delay.

He went straight to Kanghua Medical's office and found the person in charge, Shi Zhong.

……

Kanghua Medical is one of the leading private medical consumable manufacturers in Beijing, with strong capabilities.

The person in charge, Shi Zhong, had long been eyeing Fu Hua's heart valve technology.

For Kanghua, this was a cash cow.

Once Kanghua obtains the complete set of experimental data, it can skip the lengthy research and development process.

They can save millions or even tens of millions of yuan in R&D costs and still be able to mass-produce and launch products before Fu Hua.

With this exclusive technology, Kanghua can monopolize the national cardiac consumables market.

By squeezing out state-owned factories and other competitors, profits can multiply several times.

Not only can they make a lot of money, but they can also solidify their leading position in the medical consumables industry and obtain more policy resources.

From now on, we will have absolute say in whatever medical procedures we undertake.

Completely controlling the lifeline of the entire market is far more cost-effective than slowly conducting research and development.

At this moment, Shi Zhong sat in his spacious office, dressed in a well-tailored suit, his fingertips lightly tapping the desk.

Despite being over fifty, he showed no signs of aging; he had a well-proportioned figure, a calm demeanor, and an air of authority.

Seeing Section Chief Wang walk in dejectedly, his brows furrowed instantly, and a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on his face.

"What's going on?"

Section Chief Wang reported the situation again.

Shi Zhong's eyes were deep and his face was serious: "I sent you to talk to Fu Hua about cooperation, and you didn't even get to see her. I sent you to find a worker, and you couldn't even handle that. Tell me, what use are you?"

Section Chief Wang panicked and quickly lowered his head.

He replied cautiously, "Mr. Shi, there's really no other way. Fu Hua wouldn't call me, and I've been waiting for a long time without seeing her. She's not at school or at home."

"That Engineer Chen, that Engineer Chen is so stubborn, he won't listen to reason or threats, he just won't help me no matter what I say, and he even kicked me out. This matter, I...I..."

Shi Zhong's expression grew increasingly grim, his eyes filled with anger: "Useless trash, you can't even speak properly, what use are you to me?"

Just then, the office door was pushed open.

A man wearing a Zhongshan suit and glasses walked in; he bore a striking resemblance to Shi Zhong.

This person is Shi Zhong's cousin, who is also the project director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shi's mentor.

Professor Shi holds a high position and wields considerable power, controlling significant research resources and approval authority.

Shi Zhong is the CEO of Kanghua Medical Group, and he has money and connections.

The two are cousins; one manages resources on stage, and the other manages capital behind the scenes.

Shi Zhong funded the project, Kang Hua made huge profits, and Shi Zhong provided technical support, helping Kang Hua obtain project approvals, patent certifications, and industry standards.

Both sides look out for each other, and neither side suffers a loss.

Shi Zhong wanted to seize Fu Hua's technology, and his mentor, Shi, could help him delay approvals and postpone the process.

Secretly directing data flow towards Kang Hua was also a shared objective of the two.

Both of them always put in their utmost effort to maximize their own interests.

When Shi Zhong saw him, his expression softened slightly.

He stood up and greeted, "Cousin, you're here."

Instructor Shi waved his hand, glanced at Section Chief Wang who was standing to the side with his head down, and instantly understood seven or eight parts of the situation.

Smiling, she asked, "What's wrong? Something bothering you?"

Shi Zhong sighed, his tone dissatisfied: "It's all because of the heart valve patent that Fu Hua has. I asked Section Chief Wang to discuss cooperation, but he not only failed to meet Fu Hua, but even his subordinates were turned away. This matter has completely stalled."

Upon hearing this, Professor Shi slowly walked to the sofa and sat down.

He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

He spoke slowly, "I told you long ago, that Fu Hua, despite her young age and lack of background, is quite shrewd."

Despite his young age, he is calm and composed, with a keen eye for detail.

She's not someone you can easily control; dealing with her won't be that easy.

Shi Zhong sighed and waved his hand to the side.

Section Chief Wang tactfully withdrew, gently closed the door, and let out a long sigh.