This statement made Bai Qiuling lose her temper. She now felt that the other party was becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. "So, what do you want?"

"I said I want you?" Zhao An blew out a smoke ring, his eyes fixed on the screen as he spoke, his fingers tapping the keyboard, as if the matter on the computer was more important than the beauty before him.

"Mr. Zhao is really good at joking. Do you think it's possible?" Bai Qiuling narrowed her eyes slightly. "I have some female artists under my management who are beautiful and still virgins."

Virginity is key. No man doesn't like virgins. And hymen repair surgery can't be fooled. Yes, it is, no, it is not. There's no point in using it to deceive people.

"I've handed the film industry over to Tang Bing. He's been doing a good job. Although the Tang family is ruined, they are still an obedient dog. As for women, I'm not short of them. If there's a good list, I wouldn't mind accepting it." Zhao An looked at the phone Bai Qiuling handed over, which contained several photos.

It was immediately apparent that they were two rising stars: Dilraba Dilmurat and Guli Nazha. Both were quite good. Dilraba Dilmurat went for a youthful look, while Guli Nazha went for a sexy one—two completely different styles.

"These two are pretty good, they're the ones. Okay, what do you want to work with me on?" Zhao An finished his selection and handed the phone back to the other party, his hands folded, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"I need you to return to the Bai family. You can't marry into other families. You're a Bai family member, and the Bai family branches are spread all over the place. If you have the ability, you should rise to the top. It's the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak. If you don't have the ability, just be an ordinary person and stay away from the struggles of the upper class. While this may seem a bit unkind, it's really the best way to preserve the family line," Bai Qiuling explained, trying to convince her.

"Why? If someone is willing to give me a woman to play with, I don't mind playing with them. It's just about making money. Collaborating with anyone isn't cooperation. Why should there be restrictions on cooperation?" Zhao An asked three soul-searching questions in a row, seemingly unwilling to accept such a deal.

Bai Qiuling's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. "Because you're from the Bai family!"

"Really? Everything I have now wasn't given by the Bai family. Have I ever taken a penny from them?" Zhao An stood up and walked to his desk. Leaning against it, he lifted Bai Qiuling's chin with one hand and said with the air of a conqueror, "When the Shanxing Group launched an attack a while ago, weren't you just waiting to see the show? Haha, how interesting."

"You haven't paid a single price, and now you're asking me to pledge allegiance to the Bai family and return to them. How interesting! Are you that shameless? Otherwise, why would you be asked to act as a lobbyist?" Zhao An's smile grew more playful, even tinged with a hint of disdain.

Bai Qiuling didn't bristle, simply staring at him quietly. "I know most people can't accept this, and I know it seems cruel. But returning to the Bai family is a win-win situation. You'll get more help and channels, and even have to leave some things to the Bai family, so you can just sit back and make money. You can continue living your life as a dashing young man, playing with women, and livestreaming—all of that is fine."

"What can you give for the Bai family?" Zhao An's smile was playful, genuinely curious about this woman's ever-changing mindset.

"Team up with me, and I can help you. Whether it's business or personal life, I know many ladies from prominent families, and there's bound to be one for you," Bai Qiuling said calmly, still trying to negotiate terms.

"I'm not interested in those things right now, but I am interested in you. Tell me about your current predicament, and be honest. I hate hiding things, and I don't need hypocritical partners." Zhao An returned to his seat, his aura perfectly overpowering Bai Qiuling, forcing her to follow his lead.

"Do you think I'll agree so easily?" Bai Qiuling's lips curled in a seductive smile. She wasn't one of those foolish women; she was the eldest daughter of the Bai family.

"Nothing is impossible. I always help my own people. You don't think pure friendships between men and women still exist these days, do you? No one would believe such words," Zhao An shrugged, his eyes flickering. It seemed he needed an opportunity to show off his prowess.

"Haha, not really." Bai Qiuling also smiled faintly. She didn't object, but she wasn't overly passive either. It was unclear what she was thinking.

Zhao An tapped the tablet a few times, then handed it over. "This is the latest drug treatment for epidemics. You don't need too much; just a little is enough."

"My company is already developing this. You just brought up the development date a little." Bai Qiuling flipped through the information, her eyes expressionless.

In her opinion, Zhao An was indeed a genius. But that was all he was. He was only as good as someone who could create benefits that would even tempt her. Without benefits, nothing he said was worthwhile.

Zhao An drummed his fingers on the table. "You know, leukemia, aside from bone marrow replacement, there's no cure. It's all about luck. What if there's a drug that can treat leukemia? What if it can be cured without surgery?"

At this, Bai Qiuling's breathing paused, her entire posture shifting. "Are you kidding?"

"Of course not, I don't need to joke. Have you ever counted how many leukemia patients there are? This drug can slowly treat the disease. It suppresses the condition, gradually reversing it, combined with other nutritional supplements. Nearly a thousand yuan a month, do you think there's any profit? Even without supplements, it's still five hundred yuan a month." Zhao An's expression turned intrigued. Making money? Indeed, making money!

Bai Qiuling wasn't looking for profit, but rather for fame. If she were to handle the operation, it would be worthy of a Nobel Prize—an incomparable honor.

Beyond these unexpected events, she could also build momentum by claiming she'd lowered the price of the five-thousand-yuan drug to a price that was affordable for the people. On the surface, a significant sacrifice was made, but in reality, there was no loss at all, and even substantial financial gain was realized.

"What's the cost price?" Bai Qiuling asked the most important question: cost! Cost directly determines profit. Pharmaceutical manufacturing also involves costs, and there are responsibilities.

"There's no need to tell you that. We're not partners. Even if we were, this project might not be yours," Zhao An said, nearly sending Bai Qiuling into a rage.

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