Chapter 191: Give Up on That Idea

"With your consent? You'd better give up on that idea early. More than a decade ago, when you stole the prescription and sold it to foreign forces, my relationship with you was already severed. From that moment on, our Xinglinju has had nothing to do with you."

"That's probably not going to happen," Zhao Jingde chuckled. "I've come back this time, and I won't stop until I see some benefits."

"What benefits do you want?" Chen Yu walked forward.

"You must be Chen Yu. I know you; your medical skills are quite impressive," Zhao Jingde said with a grin. "I was already prepared when I came back. I want thirty percent of the pharmacy's shares."

"In your dreams," Zhao Lao roared. "I don't have a son like you. Get out of here now before I lose my temper, or else I'll break your legs."

"Dad, don't be so cold and distant. I am your only son, after all. If it weren't for me, who would take care of you in your old age and handle your funeral?" Zhao Jingde chuckled.

"You..." Zhao Lao was trembling with rage.

"Don't get angry, Zhao Lao. He's just trying to provoke you," Chen Yu said with a smile. "Leave this to me. You go inside first."

"Haha, Chen Yu, you're a talent, but Xinglinju is my Zhao Family's brand. I have the right to refuse to authorize you," Zhao Jingde laughed loudly.

"So what is it you want?" Chen Yu glanced at Zhao Jingde.

"I want thirty percent of the net profit," Zhao Jingde said triumphantly. "If you agree, we can talk. If you don't, then I'm sorry—I've already entrusted someone to apply for the patent for Xinglinju. It will be approved soon, and when that happens, you still won't be able to use this sign."

"You're only applying for the patent now?" Chen Yu glanced at Zhao Jingde and said, "Isn't that a bit too late?"

"Haha, not too late. I know my dad; he's just an old stubborn fool who doesn't understand what intellectual property is. Xinglinju is a living brand. Once I register the trademark, I can authorize whoever I want in the future," Zhao Jingde laughed loudly.

"Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. We registered the Xinglinju trademark a long time ago, and we've also registered related names like Xinglin Tang and Xinglin Pharmacy. So, you won't find any opportunity at all," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"What did you say?" Zhao Jingde's laughter came to an abrupt halt. He never expected that Chen Yu would play this card.

"In this world, you aren't the only one who understands the law," Chen Yu smiled.

"Heh, Xinglinju is my Zhao Family's ancestral property; no one has the right to authorize others privately. I have already hired a famous lawyer from Fengling specifically to deal with this situation. Your registration is an illegal preemptive filing."

Zhao Jingde laughed again. He waved his hand, and a man in a suit stepped out of the car.

"Hello, Mr. Chen. I am the lawyer hired by Mr. Zhao. My name is Wu Zhengzhong." The lawyer handed over his business card. "Regarding Tianyun's preemptive registration of the Xinglinju trademark, we intend to pursue this to the end."

"Wu Zhengzhong? I've heard of you. A very capable lawyer, considered a gold-medal lawyer in Fengling. Very impressive," Chen Yu glanced at the man's business card.

"Haha, you're too kind. Ninety-nine percent of the cases I handle are won. In Fengling, almost no one dares to be my opponent," Wu Zhengzhong said with great arrogance.

"Are you saying you're already number one in Fengling?" Chen Yu looked at Wu Zhengzhong.

"I'm afraid that's the case. If this case goes to court, you will definitely lose," Wu Zhengzhong said smugly.

"Then let's go to court. We'll be waiting," Chen Yu said with a smile. "By the way, our legal consultant is Ning Ruoxue from Beijing Law Firm. You should have heard of her, right?"

"The cases you've taken on have almost never ended in defeat, except for three times when, despite having every advantage of time, place, and people, you were defeated by Ning Ruoxue. So your win rate is ninety-nine percent; if not for Ning Ruoxue, you would have almost no losses," Chen Yu smiled.

"What did you say?" The smug look on Wu Zhengzhong's face suddenly froze.

"I look forward to your courtroom showdown with Lawyer Ning. This will be your fourth defeat," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"Chen Yu, who are you trying to scare? Do you think our Lawyer Wu is afraid of you?" Zhao Jingde sneered.

"Whether he's afraid or not, you should ask him yourself," Chen Yu said.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhao. I cannot take this case," Wu Zhengzhong's face turned ugly, and he bowed.

"What do you mean by this? Aren't you the best lawyer in Fengling? Didn't you say there was an eighty percent chance of winning this case?" Zhao Jingde was furious.

"Against other lawyers, I have an eighty percent chance of winning, but against Ning Ruoxue, that eighty percent is my rate of defeat."

Wu Zhengzhong shook his head and said, "Mr. Zhao, I am truly sorry. If the opposing lawyer is Ning Ruoxue, your case... let alone in Fengling, no one in the surrounding Three Provinces would dare to take it."

"I don't believe she's that good," Zhao Jingde raged.

"I'm sorry... she really is that good. Farewell." Wu Zhengzhong bowed and turned to leave.

"Anything else to say?" Chen Yu glanced at Zhao Jingde.

"Heh, I've spent so many years overseas; do you really think this is all I've got?" Zhao Jingde sneered. He leaned in toward Chen Yu and said, "Xinglinju caught fire once, didn't it? What if it happens again?"

A murderous glint suddenly appeared in Chen Yu's eyes. He suddenly slapped Zhao Jingde, sending him flying five or six meters away, then stepped forward, grabbed Zhao Jingde by the collar, and hoisted him up.

"You surnamed Chen, you dare..."

"Let me give you a warning: some things shouldn't be said, even as a joke. If anything happens to Xinglinju, I guarantee you will regret coming into this world," Chen Yu said, carrying him a few steps before kicking the ground with his right foot.

Bang! A sewer manhole cover was kicked up by him. Chen Yu grabbed the guy and threw him inside without hesitation.

Thud. A muffled sound came from the sewer, followed immediately by Zhao Jingde's screams.

A moment later, a hand covered in mud and filth crawled laboriously toward the edge of the manhole.

"Want to come up?" Chen Yu leaned down, looking at the shivering Zhao Jingde.

This guy had been wearing a white suit earlier, looking elegant and flashy, but now he was covered in mud, his expensive white suit ruined. He shivered and said, "Chen Yu, pull... pull me out."

"What if I don't?" Chen Yu smiled.

"If you don't pull me out, I'll find people to kill you once I get up there!" Zhao Jingde roared.

"You're in this state, and you still have the nerve to threaten me?" Chen Yu smiled. He stepped forward and stomped on the hand Zhao Jingde had hooked over the edge.