Without even glancing at Ding Hui, Old Master Duanmu stepped forward, bowed slightly, and presented the exquisite gift box with both hands amidst the shocked gazes of everyone present.

"Duanmu Hong and his granddaughter Duanmu Ying have come to pay a visit to Mr. Qin. They have prepared a small gift to express their gratitude."

"Grandpa Qin, this contains ginseng that's a thousand years old!" Duanmu Ying said with an innocent smile.

Qin Zheng let Lu Cheng'an accept the gift box, stood up and shook hands with him, saying, "The Duanmu family is very kind. Please have a seat."

Ding Hui's pupils contracted sharply, and he completely lost his senses.

Old Master Duanmu actually knows Qin Zheng, and even brought such a generous gift to pay his respects?

How is this possible?

Even the Ding family has to lower their stance in front of the Duanmu family, so why should the Qin family let the Duanmu family send gifts?

Was it the patriarch of the Duanmu family who personally delivered the gift? And was it a thousand-year-old ginseng?

This isn't something you can buy with money! It's a rare medicinal herb that's priceless and unavailable!

Just like that, it was given to the Qin family!

What he didn't know was that Qin Zheng had sent someone to the Duanmu family this morning, promising to provide a huge sum of 500 billion yuan every year to unconditionally invest in the inheritance and innovative research and development of traditional Chinese medicine in the Duanmu family. He promised not to interfere with family management, not to restrict technological research and development, and not to demand excessive returns, but only to fully support the revival of traditional Chinese medicine. All he needed to do was to be affiliated with the Qin family.

Qin Zheng's huge investment almost made Duanmu Hong's jaw drop.

In recent decades, the Duanmu family's traditional skills have been declining, with a shortage of younger generations, no funds for research and development, and no way to pass on the knowledge. Countless ancient techniques are on the verge of being lost. Old Master Duanmu is worried day and night that the family's tradition will be cut off and the thousand-year-old lineage of traditional Chinese medicine will perish.

How could Duanmu Hong easily miss such an opportunity?

As the saying goes, it is our inescapable duty to rebuild the cultural heritage of traditional Chinese medicine and revive ancient medical techniques!

Duanmu Hong couldn't help but feel admiration for Qin Zheng!

Upon learning that the Qin family had moved to a new house today, he immediately brought his most precious gift to express his gratitude.

Ding Hui's eyes were filled with disbelief, and his heart instantly turned ice-cold.

He had just declared that he would impose a full-scale medical blockade on the Qin family, and then the old master of the Duanmu family personally delivered a gift. Wasn't this a slap in the face to Qin Zheng?

At that moment, Ding Hui felt a burning pain on his face.

The fact that the Duanmu family sided with the Qin family means that the Ding family's so-called high-end medical blockade is ineffective, and they may even be blocked by the Qin family instead.

Thinking of the fate of the Sun family in Donghai, a cold sweat broke out on his back, and he trembled all over.

Duanmu Hong smiled. "Old Master Qin, you're too kind. I've heard that someone wants to blockade the Qin family's medical facilities. I wonder who gave them the courage?"

"Almost all medical companies and institutions in the market that design and treat health retreats use ancient formulas authorized by my Duanmu family, and even the Ding family is no exception."

He turned around and looked at Ding Hui, saying each word clearly.

"All the ancient prescriptions that my Duanmu family authorized to your Mingguang Group are being recalled and cannot be used from this day forward. At the same time, all authorizations from medical companies that have a cooperative relationship with the Ding family will also be recalled."

Ding Hui felt a jolt in his heart.

The high-end medical industry is the core industry of the Ding family... Without the authorization and support of the Duanmu family, the Ding family declined overnight.

It's over. The Ding family is completely finished.

Yuan Shao's face turned completely cold, and he snorted angrily, "So what if your Qin family allies with the Duanmu family?"

"Your Qin family has offended the dignity of the Yuan family! You must kowtow and apologize today! Otherwise, the Yuan family will spare no effort to annihilate the Qin family!"

The dignity of ancient noble families must not be disrespected!

If we don't make an example of them today, who will respect the Yuan family in the future?

Yuan Shao's attitude was resolute, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

The atmosphere in the room became extremely tense once again.

Just then, an elderly man with sharp, piercing eyes and an upright posture walked in, accompanied by a robust, middle-aged man with a strong and resolute face.

"Who are these two? They look quite distinguished, but I've never seen them in the wealthy circles of Jiangnan before?"

"They're completely unfamiliar; they don't seem like the heads of powerful families from various regions!"

The wealthy people in the room whispered among themselves, their faces full of doubt.

Bai Lingxi and Wang Zhaoyue, standing in the corner, looked at Yuan Shao, whose expression had changed slightly, with ambiguous smiles. They clearly knew who the newcomer was and that he seemed to have some connection with the Yuan family.

The visitors were Gongshu Yi, the current head of the Gongshu family, and his eldest son, Gongshu Rongshan.

The Gongshu family, whose ancestor was Lu Ban from the Spring and Autumn Period, has a history of more than 2,700 years and possesses the world's most advanced mechanical and mechanical manufacturing technology.

From the grinding of small precision parts and the assembly of mechanical structures to the construction of high-end industrial equipment, precision optical instruments, core military components, and lithography machine structures, the Gongshu family's skills are unparalleled in China, and no one can surpass them.

Unfortunately, the Gongshu family has focused on craftsmanship and artisans for generations, but the clansmen have no talent for business, are not good at capital operation or networking, and have gradually fallen behind in the era of capital.

Decades ago, the country vigorously supported the precision manufacturing industry in an effort to break through overseas technological blockades. The Gongshu family ushered in their only opportunity to rise. With the strong support of the Yuan family, they devoted themselves to tackling the core architecture of lithography machines and other precision military components.

They were on the verge of breaking through technological barriers, securing cooperation with the military, and reviving their family's glory.

Unbeknownst to them, the Yuan family had long coveted the core technology of the Gongshu family and had secretly laid a plan. Just as the Gongshu family was about to succeed, they invested in connecting with military channels and maliciously manipulated things behind the scenes, forcibly kicking the Gongshu family, who were engrossed in research and development, out of the cooperation project, stealing the technological achievements, and even taking away the Gongshu family's military supporting industrial chain.

Moreover, the Yuan family continued to suppress and blockade the Gongshu family, cutting off all of their research and development resources and market channels. They forcefully suppressed the ancient Gongshu family, which should have returned to its peak, to the point that it gradually declined and struggled to move forward. Now, its foundation is even inferior to that of the Ding family present here.

The Yuan family and the Gongshu family are sworn enemies, locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Few people know this secret, but with the connections of the Wang and Bai families, there is no family feud in the world that can be kept from them.

Although there were some unexpected changes in this clash between the elite families, it did not affect the outcome.

Even the ancient Gongshu family, with its profound heritage, has been suppressed to this extent by the Yuan family. What can the newly emerging Qin family do, even if they win over Duanmu? Their destruction is only a matter of time, and they will ultimately be nothing more than a flash in the pan.

Yuan Shao looked at the two who entered, his eyes full of mockery, and said contemptuously:

"So you're just a stray dog. What, you've come to settle old scores with the Yuan family?"

Gongshu Yi shook his head slightly and said calmly, "Yuan Shao, things are different now. The once-prosperous Yuan family will soon be reduced to a homeless dog."

"You spineless dog, all talk and no action! It seems my Yuan family has given the Gongshu family too much breathing room. How dare you jump in my face and act so arrogantly!"

Yuan Shao scoffed, his arrogance undiminished, then stared at Qin Zhengdao:

"Even if your Qin family manages to win over that dead dog, the Gongshu family, so what? The outcome will still not change."

"I'll give you one minute to kneel down and apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Gongshu Rongshan suddenly burst into loud laughter:

"You want Old Master Qin to apologize? You think you're worthy?"

"Your Yuan family stole the technological achievements of my Gongshu family, and you dare to act so arrogantly and disrespectfully because you have long been bound to the military and monopolized high-end military outsourcing projects."

"I just wonder, if your Yuan family completely loses all cooperation with the military and cuts off this trillion-dollar core industrial chain, will your Yuan family still be able to act so arrogantly?"

Yuan Shao's expression turned cold, his face full of disdain: "Threatening me?"

"My Yuan family has been deeply intertwined with the military for many years. Not only is our cooperation system mature, but we also have ample experience. How can someone else simply replace us? Do you, the Gongshu family, have the ability to swallow this trillion-dollar market?"

Gongshu Rongshan stated frankly, "My Gongshu family lacks substantial resources, so naturally we cannot swallow it up."

Yuan Shao's eyes flashed with even more mockery. Just as he was about to utter a sarcastic remark, the other party's next words made him freeze in place.

"But the Qin family is rich. Old Master Qin fully invested in my Gongshu family, helping us win the military outsourcing project. Everything that your Yuan family took from my Gongshu family back then, we are taking back today."

"Not only that, we will also completely bring down your Yuan family from their pedestal."

Yuan Shao threw his head back and laughed wildly, finding it utterly absurd. "Ridiculous! It's the most ridiculous thing in the world!"

"My Yuan family has cooperated with the military for many years, and an irreplaceable partnership has long been established!"

"Not to mention how much money you and the Qin family can scrape together right now? Your Gongshu family can't even come up with 100 billion. How come this trillion-dollar sum is all coming from the Qin family? Does the Qin family look like they have a trillion dollars?"

As soon as the words were spoken, two solemn and imposing figures, exuding an aura of iron and blood, stepped steadily into the main hall.

The other party was wearing a crisp military uniform; the one in front was a general with two stars on his shoulders, while the other was a major with two bars and one star.

The visitors were Lin Guolong, the Minister of Logistics Support of the Central Military Commission of China, and his major secretary.

The entire room fell silent instantly. All the wealthy people who saw the two epaulets instinctively held their breath and remained silent.

Yuan Shao's pupils suddenly contracted, and the arrogance on his face vanished instantly, replaced by astonishment and surprise in his eyes. He never expected to see such an important figure in this kind of place.

As a high-ranking military official who held real power in approving procurement and oversaw the logistics lifeline of the entire army, the Yuan family had dealt with him for many years and it was impossible for them not to know him.

Bai Lingxi and Wang Zhaoyue both had their pupils dilate in shock.

"Why is Lin Guolong here?"

Yuan Shao quickly stepped forward, his posture respectful: "General Lin!"

Lin Guolong nodded slightly.

Then, to the astonishment of everyone present, General Lin walked straight past the crowd and strode towards Qin Zheng, who had stood up to greet him, and shook hands with him firmly.

He spoke solemnly and loudly:

"Mr. Qin, I've come here today specifically to express my sincere gratitude on behalf of the military for your strong support of China's military industry!"

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