"Yes! Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals isn’t like a typical company. Though Jinglin, Xiao Yun, and I are adept at management, we know nothing about the pharmaceutical industry. Miss, do you have any plans in mind?" Zhang Yusheng slapped his thigh, wishing he could immediately earn a medical doctorate to lighten An Yiqing’s load.
"Not yet. The person managing Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals and cultivating the team must possess leadership skills, medical expertise, and most importantly, loyalty. Finding someone with all three of these qualities is indeed challenging," An Yiqing had thought about recruiting such talent from the Medicine Sect but quickly dismissed the idea. Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals was her own venture; she preferred to keep it separate from the Medicine Sect. Besides, An Yiqing intended to keep Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals as a secret trump card, making recruiting from the Medicine Sect unfeasible.
"Brother Yusheng, Jinglin, Xiao Yun, pay closer attention these days. Look around and see if you come across such a talent," An Yiqing instructed after some thought.
Zhang Yusheng and the others nodded, furrowed their brows, and racked their brains, considering everyone from friends to family to distant relatives who were barely connected to them.
"Oh! How could I have forgotten this guy!" Liao Jinglin seemed to recall someone, he slapped his thigh and exclaimed excitedly to An Yiqing, "Miss, I’ve just thought of someone!"
"Let’s hear it. What kind of person is he?"
"He was my high school classmate. After graduation, I went to Country Jin, while he stayed in the domestic scene. His name is Xing Bin, and ever since his childhood, he has been determined to become a doctor. Following high school, he entered medical school as the top science student of Xuandu. Now he’s a doctor in medicine and has been working at a research institute," Liao Jinglin thought carefully and continued, "This guy is talented. Although devoted to the Medical Arts, he is not dull; he used to get along very well with our group of classmates. But I don’t know his recent situation. I’ve heard that he’s somewhat unfulfilled at the research institute."
Hearing Liao Jinglin’s introduction, An Yiqing felt that this Xing Bin sounded promising. She nodded and said, "Sounds good. Jinglin, when you have time, contact him and see if he’s interested in Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals. If he is, bring him to Yuyuanzhai. I want to see him."
"Yes, Miss!" Liao Jinglin, sensing an opportunity, was very pleased. He had always admired Xing Bin; he had the demeanor of a scholar, yet was not aloof and got along well with everyone. In an era where many are arrogant due to their talents, a person like Xing Bin was rare indeed.
At this moment, the inner hall door was softly knocked. A delicate-looking attendant stood respectfully outside the door.
"Boss, there’s someone here to see you."
"For me? Do you know who it is?" An Yiqing furrowed her brows. If it was a friend, they would typically call her directly. Except for patients, hardly anyone came to Yuyuanzhai to see her.
Standing at the doorway, the attendant gently shook his head and said, "I’m not sure. Judging by the accent, they don’t seem to be from Xuandu; they’re from the South. They also appear quite travel-worn. Boss, would you like to meet them?"
"Show them in," An Yiqing nodded, her curiosity piqued; she didn’t think she knew anyone from the South.
Within a minute, the sound of footsteps approached the entrance of the inner hall. An Yiqing’s ears twitched, and her eyes flashed with surprise. Judging by the footsteps, there was more than one person. Moreover, one of them seemed to be highly skilled, possibly even stronger than her.