Chapter 1673: Chapter 1377: I Owe You My Thanks (Part 3)

No wonder Bai Xiaosheng found it unbelievable, this person was full of contradictions.

“He has a team of five.” Jonas explained with a smile, “Don’t think the number is small, actually, a lot of high-tech Western technologies are born from such small teams. Those five people, like him, are workaholics, maniacs, abnormal people. They spend all their research funds on renting laboratories and equipment, none of them care about dressing up, and under Lai Yin’s leadership, they rejected many capital investments. He feels that capital would affect their research progress, he’s someone who doesn’t like to be influenced by capital.”

Bai Xiaosheng suddenly understood. It was unexpected to see such a side of Lai Yin.

Jonas laughed, “I recently heard they’re developing a new drug, and they’ve made a breakthrough, even reaching the preclinical stage. Eventually, they will need a lot of funds and channels to bring it to market; their research budget and business capabilities won’t be enough.”

Bai Xiaosheng chuckled, “Jonas, asking me to invest now always makes me feel like I’m just picking the fruits…”

Not investing initially, investing now feels like simply enjoying a ready-made deal, as if picking it up for free.

“Eventually, they will have to bring in capital.” Jonas said with a smile, “To be honest, I wouldn’t trust those capitalists, but I trust you, Sheng.”

Jonas’s recognition of Bai Xiaosheng felt genuinely sincere.

“The key is, does Lai Yin trust you?” Bai Xiaosheng asked with a smile.

This eccentric guy didn’t even regard him earlier.

Would he recognize my investment?

The pharmaceutical industry?

Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself, indeed a highly lucrative industry.

After all, how can anyone not get sick?

It’s just unclear what kind of medicine Lai Yin’s team is developing, cancer treatment, or other terminal illnesses?

“Relax, he’ll listen to me.” Jonas said confidently with a smile.

“What type of medication is Lai Yin’s team developing?” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but ask.

Jonas thought for a moment, “It’s for delaying aging and boosting immunity.”

Bai Xiaosheng was taken aback.

So it’s not a therapeutic drug, but more of a supplement?

Seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s reaction, Jonas thought he misunderstood, thinking he was exaggerating Lai Yin’s team’s achievements, thinking it was just an ordinary supplement, he quickly said, “This is not some supplement, when Lai Yin published his paper, it caused quite a stir, it’s said to prolong human lifespan, and it’s drawing significant attention from elites everywhere!”

Jonas’s words, unintentionally enlightened Bai Xiaosheng.

Indeed, though the new drug isn’t therapeutic, apart from getting sick, aging is what people fear the most.

Immortality has always been mankind’s relentless pursuit and dream.

This world lacks neither rich individuals nor money, but they most desire eternal youth.

From this perspective, investing in such a drug might indeed be promising.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and nodded, “Alright, I’ll have a chat with Lai Yin later. Jonas, you don’t need to persuade him. I see Lai Yin as a stubborn person, and if you step in, he might feel pressured, making him less likely to agree to my investment.”

Jonas thought for a moment and smiled, nodding.

Indeed, he had overlooked this.

It seems, this young boss of his really has a knack for judging people.

Isn’t his nephew just like that? He had oversimplified things.

The two were chatting when they heard Lai Yin outside calling for lunch.

Jonas then slapped his forehead, laughed and said, “We’ve chatted too long. Sheng, let’s go, and taste my wife’s cooking!”

Jonas particularly liked the nickname “Sheng,” it really felt close.

“Let’s go.” Bai Xiaosheng replied with a smile.

The two of them left the study and went to the small dining room next to the living room.

Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, and even Lai Yin were already seated there.

The solid wood table was laden with delicious dishes, from large skewers of roast meat to blini pancakes, from caviar to herring salad, a sumptuous feast.

Mrs. Jonas was still busy in the kitchen.

Bai Xiaosheng and Jonas walked over, and Lai Yin glanced at Bai Xiaosheng with a look of suspicion and scrutiny.

“Sheng, sit here.” Jonas offered Bai Xiaosheng a seat with a smile.

“Alright.” Bai Xiaosheng smiled and sat down at the seat Jonas pointed to.

In this simple exchange, the term “Sheng” made Mrs. Jonas, coming out of the kitchen, look at her husband in surprise, not understanding why he suddenly became so “informal” and “rude” to their distinguished guest.

However, seeing Bai Xiaosheng completely at ease, with no sign of displeasure, and her husband all smiles, she couldn’t ask directly, so she just placed the dishes down and went back to the kitchen again.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were already used to it.

They knew that Bai Xiaosheng and Jonas had reached an agreement, and from then on, they were family.

It’s just a form of address, Bai Xiaosheng was always like this, no need to overthink it.

But it was this “Sheng” that suddenly made Lai Yin’s eyes gleam with interest as he gazed at Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng suddenly noticed Lai Yin scrutinizing him, he was even rubbing his chin, with an interest similar to seeing a beauty.

“Mr. Lai Yin, why are you looking at me like that?” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but laugh.

“Earlier, while you were chatting inside, Aunt Anna and the others were chatting outside, and I heard quite a bit. So you’re really impressive.” Lai Yin clicked his tongue in amazement, “Bringing over dozens of people to support my uncle? I’m impressed, you have such influence, surely you’re wealthy and resourceful. I thank you for helping my uncle, as I’ve greatly benefited from his care.”

Lai Yin seemed to be talking a lot.

Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, and even Jonas were curiously looking at him, not understanding why he was saying so much.

Lai Yin was already raising a glass of wine towards Bai Xiaosheng, “I really have to thank you!”

“Why not, you invest in me!”