Forced to Marry a Female Billionaire CEO-Chapter 617: Low-Priced Medicinal Materials

Wang Qiya said, "Their quality is too good. I'm not sure whether I should sign for them. Once this batch of herbs hits the market, you wouldn't be able to get it for less than three hundred thousand."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ke was stunned. How could that be possible?

He had originally imagined the herbs Zhou Fan sent would be defective, a way to frame the clinic. But how did a batch of even better herbs arrive instead? So good that even Wang Qiya was utterly shocked!

Xu Ke said, "Wait for me. I'll come over and take a look." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Okay!"

Wang Qiya hung up. Meanwhile, Tang Yingchang, having heard Xu Ke, had already changed lanes and was turning right at the upcoming intersection, heading toward the clinic.

Just then, Xu Ke suddenly looked up, his eyes lighting up. He understood.

So you're still playing the same old tricks... Childish. He couldn't help but chuckle at Zhou Fan's ploy. Since that's the case, I'll happily take what you've delivered.

「The clinic.」

As Xu Ke got out of the car, his eyes subconsciously swept over the empty space where a sign should be. Having no sign isn't going to work. I'll have to come up with a name in a couple of days. Lost in thought, he continued walking toward the entrance.

At the entrance, Wang Qiya was looking worriedly at a middle-aged man in a suit. When she saw Xu Ke arrive, her face flooded with relief as if her savior had appeared. She quickly stepped aside, motioning for the man to speak with Xu Ke.

"What's the situation?" Xu Ke asked as he approached, glancing at the herbs in the corner. Some of them, which only required simple cold storage boxes, were instead being kept in high-grade refrigerators. Generators hummed to life, powering the units that were now blowing out plumes of cold air.

The mid-March heat was already beginning to rise, so Xu Yi was overjoyed to have such a good freezer. She stood right next to it, basking in the cool breeze.

Seeing this, Xu Ke's eyes went wide. Holy shit, did Zhou Qingyong dip into his own coffin fund for this? He hadn't expected the man to go to such lengths just to mess with him. Last time, he sold me out to the Ye Family, which ultimately led to me gaining control of two master assassins and breaking through to the Innate Realm. This time, he's taking a huge loss on these herbs just to hand me a windfall. What an... incredibly good person he is!

While Xu Ke was still reeling from his surprise, the man in the suit smiled at him. "Hello, are you Dr. Xu, the owner of this clinic?"

Xu Ke's gaze flickered as he returned the smile. "I am. You can just call me Xu Ke. May I ask why Manager Lin didn't come himself?"

He was referring to Lin Huiyang, the gigolo.

"My apologies, Dr. Xu. Manager Lin had some last-minute business and sent me in his place. My surname is Qian; you can call me Manager Qian." Manager Qian gave a polished, impeccable smile before getting to the point. "So, Dr. Xu, are you satisfied with this batch of herbs?"

"They look excellent. But isn't one hundred thousand yuan a little too cheap?" Xu Ke said as he began to inspect the herbs, his expression twitching slightly.

He realized Wang Qiya had been far too conservative on the phone. This batch was absolutely top-grade; you couldn't get it for less than seven hundred thousand. Any pharmacy would treat this stock as its most prized treasure. To think Zhou Fan would dig out his most valuable goods just to set a trap for me... How thoughtful.

"Not at all," Manager Qian said, launching into a prepared speech. "The pharmaceutical industry is fiercely competitive right now; it's reached a boiling point. To maximize our market share, Haidong Pharmacy guarantees top-quality products at low prices for all our clients—clinics, health centers, and the like. It's how we encourage loyal, repeat customers." His goal was clearly to convince Xu Ke that the low price was a business strategy, not a trap.

Xu Ke cut him off with a faint smile. "Alright, Manager Qian, you can stop there. You've said more than enough. I believe you."

Interrupted mid-spiel, Manager Qian looked embarrassed for a moment before forcing a laugh. "In that case, are you willing to sign for the delivery?"

"Sure, I'm willing," Xu Ke replied. He glanced over the invoice, confirmed everything was in order, and then signed his name with a flourish. He handed the document back to Manager Qian and pulled out his bank card for payment.

This scene made Xu Yi's and Wang Qiya's hearts pound with anxiety. He's definitely fallen for the trap! they thought. They could see it all unfolding, their minds racing with worry, but they didn't dare say a word.

Seeing Xu Ke's bold signature, Manager Qian's eyes filled with a flash of wild glee that he quickly suppressed. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Dr. Xu. I look forward to our cooperation." He then took Xu Ke's card and charged the one hundred thousand.

Once the payment was complete, Manager Qian turned to his men and ordered them to unload the rest of the herbs so they could leave.

Just as they were preparing to leave, Xu Ke spoke up. "Manager Qian, did you just say these low prices are meant to win repeat business from clinics like mine?"

"Yes, that's right!" Manager Qian lied reflexively.

A playful smirk spread across Xu Ke's face. "Excellent. In that case, bring me five more batches tomorrow!"

At these words, Manager Qian's pupils contracted and his face twitched. "Dr. Xu... a-are you serious?" he stammered.

"Of course I am," Xu Ke said, his tone turning sharp. "What's the problem? Don't you want my repeat business?"

"No, no, not at all..." Manager Qian's face had gone pale, and he waved his hands frantically.

"Then you won't agree?" Xu Ke pressed.

"That's not it either."

Manager Qian squeezed out a smile that looked more like a grimace. "I'm just... stunned by your boldness and generosity, Dr. Xu. I must say, you're the most decisive client I've ever had the pleasure of meeting."

Xu Ke's feigned anger melted into a chuckle. "Oh, I see. For a second there, I thought you didn't want to sell to me."

"Of course not! I'll draw up the order right away," Manager Qian sputtered.

He was trying to smile as if it were a happy occasion, but the result was grim. His hands felt impossibly heavy as he reached for a new order form.

This first sale is already a loss of six hundred thousand. Even if Young Master Fan gives me a bonus, running out of this product will create a nightmare for our regional warehouse. And of course, a lowly manager like me will be the one cleaning up the mess. And now he wants five more batches? That's a three-million-yuan loss! Plus, I'll have to scramble to transfer stock from other regions. If this mess gets too big, I'll be the one taking the blame...

As his heart bled at the thought, Manager Qian still had to force a smile and pull out the order form. But just as he put pen to paper, Xu Ke spoke again. "Hmm... you know, your compliments have put me in a great mood. And since you find me so bold, I feel I shouldn't disappoint you." He paused, a wicked grin spreading across his face. "So... bring me another five batches on top of that. All the same."

CLANG.

The pen dropped from his nerveless fingers. Manager Qian's vision went black, and his knees buckled. He would have collapsed right there and then if Xu Ke hadn't caught him. After propping the man up and forcing him to sign the new order, Xu Ke happily took the forms. He beamed, "You'll have to come back again soon, Manager Qian."

"Y-Yes, of course..." Manager Qian stammered, stumbling away with an ashen face and weak limbs.

All he could feel was regret. I knew he'd be greedy, just like Young Master Fan said. I knew he wouldn't be able to resist the low price. But I never imagined he could be this greedy...

After Manager Qian left, Wang Qiya and Xu Yi stared at Xu Ke with deep concern.

He just whistled a cheerful tune, only turning when he noticed their worried expressions. "What's wrong?" he asked, genuinely confused.