No one had the desire to talk, and Annalise’s parents had black faces throughout the entire time. At the dining table, Danna kept asking me about the direction and progress of the new drug research, as well as any difficulties encountered. I patiently answered her questions, but the professional terminology, pharmaceutical research process, and complex problems I mentioned were even more profound and difficult to understand. Only Danna present could probably comprehend them. No matter how hard Annalise tried to show her excellence, she couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
When it came to the clinical testing stage of new drugs, where it was necessary to spend money to hire people to try the
the drugs, I felt a little hesitant. Danna noticed my dilemma and shifted her gaze to Kaleb, saying, “Kaleb, I remember your company used to deal with medical equipment. Don’t you consider investing in your wife’s new drug research?”
I was stunned. Kaleb’s action of eating paused, and his eyes slightly darkened. After a few seconds, he put down his fork and calmly picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth. He turned his head to look at me and asked, “Do you want me to invest?”
This question was thrown to me, and for a moment, I didn’t know what to do. I felt inexplicably nervous, with my heart trembling. My relationship with Kaleb was already awkward, and if we had a partnership, it would be even more uncomfortable. However, my career stagnated, and I faced numerous difficulties due to a lack of funding. I urgently needed to attract investment now.
I pondered for a moment and felt that relationship and career should not be mixed together. After all, Kaleb’s investment was for profit, and the profits generated from the successful launch of the drug in the future were meant to be returned to him. I didn’t owe him anything. If I turned down the investment that was actively offered
affected. I would appear to me, I would
“Yes,” I whispered in response.
Kaleb said, “Give me a detailed plan later, including your company’s business qualifications and financial condition.”
Danna frowned, “You are a married couple. Why do you need a business plan and company qualifications?” Kaleb looked at his grandmother and calmly explained, “Grandma, business is business. I used the company’s money to invest, so I need to be responsible for the interests of the major shareholders. The necessary procedures still need to be followed.”
“Let’s eat first,” Danna waved her hand. “As for these matters, the two of you should go home and discuss them.”
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