My husband Can Cultivate

Chapter 386 386 You're finished!

Although Zhang Miao was shouting, he was inwardly delighted. He was here to pick a fight on Kong Yue's orders, and the Qifei Group's lack of cooperation was exactly what he wanted.

"Everyone, get serious! Can't you see Team Leader Zhang is angry? What's so funny? Do you think what you've done is something to be proud of?" the other members of the investigation team chimed in, also displeased. The people from Qifei Group weren't afraid of them at all, which made them lose face.

Zhang Miao said coldly, "Ye Fei, we need to inspect your drugs. Bring them out!"

His second task here was to help Kong Yue obtain Qifei Group's new drug. If it turned out to be different from Kong's own, he could simply claim it for them. It was clear that Kong Yue was no fool; he had already thought several steps ahead.

Ye Fei shook his head. "Team Leader Zhang, my apologies. Our drugs have already been sent to the Western Medicine Association for testing. Another sample was sent to the patent office for a patent application. We really don't have anything to show you right now. If you wish to see it, you'll have to wait until our tests are complete."

Zhang Miao's expression turned ugly. "Ye Fei, are you disrespecting me, the team leader, just because Qifei Group has a bit of fame? Fine, you won't bring it out, right? Simple enough. I'll call the Western Medicine Association right now and have them withhold your test results. What does it matter if a drug made from a stolen patent passes inspection?"

As he spoke, he actually made the call. Then, looking at Ye Fei, he sneered, "I advise you to just be obedient. If you refuse our inspection, I will directly confirm in the investigation report that you undoubtedly stole the patent. Not only will your company be seized, but you'll also be placed on the pharmaceutical blacklist. In the future, no one will dare to use your drugs!"

Ye Fei frowned. "Team Leader Zhang, that's not right. We aren't refusing to be investigated. But to investigate us based on baseless rumors online... don't you think that's improper? It will severely damage our company's reputation. I don't care who ordered you to do this, but I can tell you, we have not stolen anyone's patent."

Zhang Miao frowned. Ye Fei's words were so certain. Could it be they really didn't steal the patent? No, I've already taken Kong Yue's money. Even if they didn't, I have to make it seem like they did!

With that thought, he gritted his teeth and said, "Since you refuse to cooperate, this becomes simple. I will now announce the results of the investigation: The accusation of patent theft by Qifei Group is found to be true! On behalf of the Western Medicine Association, I issue the following penalties:

"First, Qifei Group will be sealed until all rectifications are complete.

"Second, Qifei Group's crimes will be announced to the public.

"Third, Qifei Group will be placed on the pharmaceutical manufacturing blacklist.

"Fourth, a fine of one hundred million will be imposed as a warning to others.

"Fifth, the senior management of Qifei Group must cooperate with the Heavenly Supervision Hall's investigation!"

"You've got some nerve!" Yang Qi sneered. "You're going to shut down Qifei Group based on some baseless so-called evidence from social media, without a single shred of proof of your own? Who gave you the guts? By what authority?"

"By the authority of my position as the investigation team leader!" Zhang Miao said smugly.

"Heh, I'd say you're less of a team leader from the Western Medicine Association and more like one from Kong's Pharmaceutical," Yang Qi said with a smile. "I've already called the City Lord Mansion, the Heavenly Supervision Hall, and the Western Medicine Association. They'll be here shortly. Let's see how long your arrogance lasts. I hope you're still this self-righteous when they arrive!"

"Hah! Who do you think you are? You think you can order around the City Lord Mansion, the Heavenly Supervision Hall, and the Western Medicine Association?" Zhang Miao retorted sarcastically. "Let me tell you, you'd best cooperate with this investigation right now. Otherwise, even if your drug isn't from a stolen patent, I can *make* it a stolen patent! Think carefully before you speak again!" This guy had taken a bribe from Kong Yue and was now planning to extort another sum from Qifei Group.

"So, Team Leader Zhang, are you asking us for a bribe?" Yang Qi asked with a smile.

"Bribe? Don't use such an ugly word. This is called a 'sponsorship.' You see, our work isn't easy. We've come all this way; we can't just go back empty-handed, can we?" Zhang Miao sneered.

"A sponsorship, is it? How about I give you one?" a sudden voice called from outside.

Zhao Xiong had arrived, and with him were Lin Weidong, Commander of the Heavenly Supervision Hall, and Liu Changsheng, the current President of the National Medicine Association. This National Medicine Association was a unified entity, governing the former National Medicine Association, the Elixir Medicine Association, and the Western Medicine Association. The one who had spoken was Zhao Xiong.

"City Lord Zhao! Commander Lin! President Liu!" Zhang Miao was stunned. "This... this is just a trivial matter! Our investigation team can handle it. Why trouble all of you to come in person?"

"A trivial matter? If we hadn't come, you would have completely ruined the reputation of the National Medicine Association! Do you have any idea who that is sitting over there?" Liu Changsheng roared.

"But, President Liu, why are you so angry?" Zhang Miao asked with a bitter smile.

"Why am I so angry? You've gotten pretty bold, haven't you? With a little power, you dare to blackmail and extort people. And another thing, who authorized you to form this investigation team? Who gave you that authority? Did you submit it to me for approval?" Liu Changsheng was truly furious. This Zhang Miao really deserves to die.

"But President Liu, I'm also one of the responsible parties at the Western Medicine Association. With public opinion fermenting like that, I had to do something, didn't I?" Zhang Miao argued.

"Hah! You make it sound like you're so noble," Liu Changsheng said coldly. "Did you think no one knew about your deal with Kong Yue? The Heavenly Supervision Hall has already obtained evidence that you accepted bribes. What else do you have to say?

"Besides, even the common people could see that Kong's Pharmaceutical started those rumors, yet you used them as a basis to investigate Qifei Group? Look for yourself! Qifei Group developed one new drug. It's completely different from the four produced by Kong's Pharmaceutical.

"Furthermore, our investigation has revealed that it was Denise's team that stole Qifei Group's data and then had the audacity to file a complaint first. The Heavenly Supervision Hall is already handling that matter. But first, we'll deal with you. You're finished, Zhang Miao!"

"Take him away!" Lin Weidong, Commander of the Heavenly Supervision Hall, ordered with a wave of his hand.

Zhang Miao was pinned down and dragged away. He never imagined it would end like this. He hadn't gained a single benefit, and now he was being arrested by the Heavenly Supervision Hall. Once you enter the Heavenly Supervision Hall, getting out is no easy task.

"As for the rest of you," Liu Changsheng bellowed, "you followed Zhang Miao and abused your power. While it may not constitute a crime, you have severely damaged the image of the National Medicine Association. All of you, get out!"

After the three associations were unified, Liu Changsheng had discovered major problems within the Western Medicine Association. He had been looking for an opportunity to deal with them and never expected this group would hand him the perfect chance on a silver platter.

"To everyone at Qifei Group, I am truly sorry," Liu Changsheng said, his voice full of excitement. "We will clarify the facts immediately and restore Qifei Group's good name. Your drug is truly incredible. It's countless times better than those shoddy, crudely made products from Kong's Pharmaceutical."