Before Layla could speak, Ruby's voice rang out again."Fine. If you won't listen to reason, then so be it! You're hopelessly stubborn. When you end up regretting being with your useless so-called 'brother-in-law', don't come crying to me. Just thinking about him ruins my mood!"Ruby glanced at Liam, her face twisted in a cold sneer. She then grabbed the man beside her and laughed coquettishly."Honey, this is the Liam I mentioned before. He's good for nothing. He used to rely on the Lloyd family. After Serena divorced him, he caused all sorts of trouble for them. We should stay far away from him to avoid any bad luck!""So, it's him."Her husband, Andy Miller, turned to look at Liam. After a dismissive snort, he turned away in disdain."Let's go check out the house."With those words, they strode forward into the villa ahead.Since some of the villas in Hush Purple Gardens were for sale, any client who passed the financial screening could come to view them. Ruby and Andy were
Ruby scoffed. "Such narrow-mindedness! If you knew that my husband plans to buy this Villa No. 22 for me, worth forty-eight million dollars, you'd probably go insane!"She had just come from the back of the villa when she overheard Liam marveling at the price of the Hush Purple Gardens villa. Ruby found it extremely laughable.The moment Ruby's words registered, Layla's eyes widened abruptly. "Forty-eight million dollars?"As soon as Ruby's words reached her ears, Layla's eyes widened in shock. When Serena first asked Layla to look at Villa No. 22, she did not delve deeply into its price but gave Layla a rough budget of 38 million dollars.That was Serena's maximum limit.However, Layla had never imagined that Villa No. 22 would be priced so high. It was not that the Lloyd Group could not come up with 48 million dollars.The problem was that spending 48 million dollars on a house would severely impact the Lloyd Group's cash flow due to recent upheavals within the Lloyd family. Th
Upon hearing Liam's response, Andy froze abruptly."Hahaha!"His piercing laughter echoed through Villa No. 22. Andy laughed so hard that he bent forward and backward, unable to straighten up for a moment."Villa No. 3 is the one you're going to live in? I can't take it anymore! You're really going to make me die of laughter!"He clutched his stomach as he laughed."Ruby told me you were useless, and I understood. After all, there are quite a few useless men like you, but now, I see it's not that you're useless. It's that you're not right in the head! You just speak every single thought!"Was Villa No. 3 the house he was going to live in? Who gave Liam the courage to say something like that?Ruby sneered at Liam after taking a good look at him. "You have no shame at all, daring to spout such nonsense. Do you really think we don't know who you are?"Her face was full of mockery. "Villa No. 3? Even Serena wouldn't dare to say such a thing! I wish she could see what you look like
"I really admire you, Liam. You can still babble on!" Andy's voice echoed again, staring at Liam with a playful glint in his eyes. "Seeing how persistent you are, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. I wonder where Villa No. 3 is. Do we have the honor of visiting your house?""I don't know where Villa No. 3 is," Liam replied casually. It was his first time at Hush Purple Gardens, and despite having the key to Villa No. 3, he felt uneasy about the environment inside Hush Purple Gardens. Even Villa No. 22 was visited with Layla guiding him. He genuinely did not know the location of Villa No. 3.Ruby could not help but burst into laughter. "You crack me up! You don't even know where the house is, yet you claim to live there?! Are you out of your mind? If we met in the South City Center today, would you also claim the entire South City as yours?"Andy also burst into laughter, waving his hand as he chuckled. "Oh my! You can't put it that way! Look at Liam. He doesn't even know wh
"Let's go, Layla."Watching Ruby and Andy leave the villa, Liam turned and nodded to Layla before stepping to catch up."Liam..."Layla was completely bewildered by Liam. She initially thought Liam's mention of heading to Villa No. 3 was just an excuse to dismiss Ruby and Andy. She had not expected that her brother-in-law was indeed heading to Villa No. 3!What could he possibly want at Villa No. 3? Even the villas before No. 10 in front of Hush Purple Gardens were completely out of their reach.What was going on with her brother-in-law? Was it just to defy Ruby and Andy?Such an action had no meaning. Villa No. 3 could not possibly have any connection to Liam or even the Lloyd family.Even Layla could already foresee the increasingly piercing mockery from Ruby and Andy once they reached the entrance of Villa No. 3.Layla's mind was in chaos, but she did not have time to dwell on it. Liam had already stepped out of the gate, so Layla could only hasten to follow. Though she co
Andy looked at Liam and sneered. "How can you be so clueless? Didn't you say you lived in Villa 3? How come you don't even recognize your own house?"In front of them stood a mansion-like villa with a prominent number '3' displayed at the entrance."Honey, is this Villa No. 3?"Ruby stared at the villa ahead, her mouth agape. Compared to Villa No. 3, the so-called Villa No. 22 was not even worth mentioning.Andy replied mockingly, "Exactly. Isn't this where Liam lives?"As he spoke, he glanced ahead at the villa, his face showing a hint of yearning. Although Andy also desired to own Villa No. 3, he knew purchasing Villa No. 22 was already his limit. Therefore, he felt infuriated by Liam's audacity, claiming to live in Villa No. 3.The properties before Villa No. 10 in Hush Purple Gardens had a special status. Aside from Villa No. 10 being listed for sale due to an accident, no information was available about the other nine villas.Andy had no idea who lived in Villa No. 3, but
At that moment, Ruby froze as if strangled, her eyes fixed on Villa No. 3 with its door ajar. Her face flushed crimson, rendering her speechless."What..."Andy's eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze trembling uncontrollably ahead. They could not fathom it, not even in their wildest dreams. Liam had actually opened the door to Villa No. 3.Andy and Ruby were utterly bewildered as they observed the luxurious elegance within Villa No. 3. Could it be? Was Liam, that useless fellow, really residing in Villa No. 3?How could that be? He did not even know where Villa No. 3 was located!Ruby and Andy were dumbfounded. It was not just them. Upon witnessing the scene, Layla trembled violently. "He... He opened the door?"Layla's delicate face was filled with astonishment, her mind a blank slate. What on earth was happening?Andy's voice erupted, his eyes wide with disbelief and resentment as he charged toward Liam."It's impossible! This absolutely can't be! I don't believe it! How c
"Wait, Liam wouldn't take someone else's keys..."A flicker of nervousness flashed across Layla's face, and she quickly tried to explain. Although she had not quite figured out the situation, Layla was clear on one thing.If what Andy and Ruby said was true, and Liam did not know where he got the key to Villa No. 3, then there would be big trouble when the security from Hush Purple Gardens arrived.Ruby scoffed. "Your brother-in-law wouldn't? Then explain where Liam, that useless guy, got the key to Villa No. 3!"Layla waved her hands repeatedly, feeling very nervous, wanting to say something more. "I… Liam may not know the situation...""What? Now you're saying your brother-in-law doesn't know the situation? Why didn't you speak up when he was flaunting his power earlier?" Ruby did not give Layla a chance to respond. With a cold snort, she turned to Andy."Honey, you don't need to bother with them. People like Liam need to be taught a lesson. Otherwise, they'll continue to tri
"When you go to communicate with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, make sure to explain things thoroughly to Grandmaster Burrey."Matthias was worried that not allowing the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation to excessively promote the White Glycoside Cream might leave a bad impression on Liam.He looked at Agustine and said, "It's not that we're not allowing the promotion of White Glycoside Cream, but this moment is just too special.""For the future of traditional Hestian medicine, we hope Grandmaster Burrey can understand."Once the current chaos in the market calms down, the Hestia Drug Administration will be able to step in and help the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation with the promotion, as a form of compensation!"If this situation affects the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, I will apologize to Grandmaster Burrey in person when I go to South City in a few days!"It was clear that Matthias truly valued Liam. When he spoke, he was sincere!Mainly because the effe
The head of the Hestia Drug Administration went to South City just to meet Liam!However...Faced with this astonishing scene, Agustine did not react much.His attention was always focused on something else."Mister Kien..."Agustine pointed to the approval document for the White Glycoside Cream under Matthias's hand. "The document you signed, I've already taken it, haven't I?"At this moment, he was in a rush to take the approval document and quickly return it to Grandmaster Burrey!"You..."Upon seeing this, Matthias froze for a moment.How long has Agustine known Grandmaster Burrey, and yet he was already in this situation!"Hurry and take it!" Matthias waved his hand, showing a hint of impatience. "It's just an approval document for a product launch. Why are you in such a hurry?""Thank you, Mister Kien!"Hearing this, Agustine quickly stepped forward and grabbed the approval for White Glycoside Cream tightly in his hand. "About what you said, that you were going to Sou
"Because whether it's the Bellflower or the White Glycoside Cream, they are both products of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation..."Agustine looked up at Matthias and softly responded."What!"Upon hearing Agustine's words, Matthias's eyes suddenly widened in disbelief!Just now, he was too shocked to ask Agustine who owned the White Glycoside Cream. But Matthias had never imagined that the White Glycoside Cream was also a product of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation!If the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's initial release of Bellflower was a coincidence, then now, bringing out the White Glycoside Cream means that the Foundation might have even more hidden products!No wonder Agustine said that to find effective treatments, one doesn't need to dig through the earth!"So, you came to Juneau this time because the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation entrusted you?" Matthias looked at Agustine."I don't have the qualifications to be entrusted by the Verdant Harvest Char
It was not just Hansen and the others. Agustine, standing at the back, was also stunned.He had never expected what was happening in front of him!At first, Agustine only thought that after Matthias learned about the efficacy of the White Glycoside Cream, he would quickly sign the market approval documents!So, when Matthias notified all the department heads, Agustine still had no idea what was going on! But who would have known?In the next moment, he heard Matthias's new command!Just the effect of the White Glycoside Cream alone had changed all of Matthias's previous views!His series of new commands now meant that the entire Hestian drug supervision department would have to change its attitude toward ancient Hestian medicine!From once looking down on traditional Hestian medicine, they now aimed to actively seek new Hestian herbal medicines!Agustine had not expected that his initial, accidental action would cause such profound effects.At the same time, the people in th
"Mister Kien, please speak!"Hearing Matthias's words, everyone in the room immediately straightened their postures, their expressions turning serious.Hansen, standing at the forefront, felt a twinge of nervousness.The current situation inexplicably gave him the feeling that something major was about to happen!"Regarding the recent policies our Pharmaceutical Supervision Department implemented for the approval of traditional Hestian medicine for market entry, I propose some changes," Matthias began."Any traditional Hestian medicine applying for approval must undergo special consideration and independent verification of its effectiveness."As long as the medicine meets efficacy standards, we will open a green channel for expedited processing, aiming to complete the approval within five days!"However, if any such medicine is found to involve false advertising, the company responsible will be blacklisted completely, and all its products will be barred from submission for testi
After hearing Agustine's response, Matthias was utterly speechless.This was simply too astonishing!The situation unfolding before him was nothing like what he initially anticipated.At first, Matthias intended to use himself as an example to persuade Agustine not to blindly trust traditional Hestian medicine. But he never expected that the White Glycoside Cream would actually work!Not only did it work—it worked so well that it shocked him!If Matthias were not absolutely certain he was wide awake, he might have thought he was dreaming.This was nothing short of a miracle!"Agustine..."A long silence followed.Finally, Matthias's voice broke the stillness. He stared blankly at Agustine, his voice dry and hoarse. "Are you sure this ointment... is actually traditional Hestian medicine?"It was more than just traditional Hestian medicine!The efficacy of the White Glycoside Cream had already surpassed Matthias's understanding of medicine itself."Mister Kien, that's why I s
"Mister Kien, please don't move."Seeing the scene before him, Agustine hurriedly grabbed the White Glycoside Cream and walked over.Then, with a look of heartfelt concern in his eyes, he gently applied the White Glycoside Cream to the scar on Matthias's lower abdomen.There was barely any of the ointment left!"You..." Matthias was speechless as he watched Agustine's behavior.Right now, Agustine seemed completely bewitched!"All done!"After applying the ointment, Agustine smiled with satisfaction."That's it?"Matthias's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Agustine."Agustine, can you wake up already? Is this the so-called miraculous herbal medicine you were raving about?"At first, Matthias had thought Agustine was under some kind of spell when he enthusiastically praised the White Glycoside Cream.He had imagined it would at least produce some noticeable reaction—like those street charlatans with their so-called miracle cures relying on tricks to deceive people.
Unfortunately, Agustine approached the wrong person!"I'm approving a one-month leave for you. Take a good rest."Matthias did not want to engage with Agustine any further. He lowered his head and began drafting a leave note for Agustine: "I hope after taking some time off, you'll be able to calm down!"Given Agustine's current state, he was no longer fit to continue working at the Hestia Drug Administration."Mister Kien, you..."Seeing this, urgency flashed across Agustine's face. He gritted his teeth and took out the few remaining samples of the White Glycoside Cream.Originally, Agustine planned to cover the samples with poplar leaves and conduct further testing! He was deeply curious about how this White Glycoside Cream could deliver such miraculous effects. But right now, there was no time to worry about that!"What you're holding—don't tell me it's that so-called miracle Hestian medicine?"Matthias frowned deeply. Agustine's current behavior was starting to make him ge
When Matthias was carefully reviewing the documents just now, he noticed that the 'White Glycoside Cream' Agustine mentioned was a type of traditional Hestian medicine.The more he realized this, the less he could understand it.Matthias knew Agustine well and was fully aware of how much Agustine despised traditional Hestian medicine from Hestia.In fact, it could be said that anyone working in Hestia's Drug Administration Department harbored some degree of prejudice against traditional Hestian medicine!After all, they dealt with related drugs daily and understood just how detestable many so-called traditional Hestian remedies were!This was precisely why Matthias always felt he and Agustine were like-minded, and they had a good personal relationship because of it. But Matthias never expected that this time, when Agustine returned, he would ask him to sign off on the approval for a traditional Hestian medicine!And this particular traditional medicine, which was only allowed to