The Golden Dragon Silver Needle was said to have been created by a top-level craftsman Stefon Mills, specifically for acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for emperors.
The silver needle was forged from extremely rare and special secret silver, making it much more effective for acupuncture than ordinary silver needles.
Leo immediately named the silver needle, and Marina laughed, saying, “Dr. Bloomer, you truly have a keen eye.”
Leo closed the box and pushed it towards Marina, saying, “Miss Meredith, this item is too precious. I cannot accept it.”
Having seen the look of desire on Leo’s face, Marina calmly said, “Dr. Bloomer, as the saying goes, a treasure sword is presented to a hero, and a famous needle matches a divine doctor. This Golden Dragon Silver Needle can only fulfill its true purpose in your hands, Dr. Bloomer. If you don’t accept it, it would be disrespectful to me.”
Marina’s words left Leo with no room to refuse. He smiled and replied, “Miss Meredith, you’re too kind. I will accept this generous gift. Thank you.”
In fact, Leo had always wanted to create a pair of silver needles for acupuncture, but he hadn’t found the right material. The appearance of the Golden Dragon Silver Needle happened to fulfill Leo’s small wish.
The silver needles for acupuncture available on the market were made from average materials, requiring Leo to divide his attention to control the spiritual power during the acupuncture process. This not only wasted time but also hampered the effectiveness of the treatment.
To do a good job, one must first have the right tools. With the Golden Dragon Silver Needle, it was like a soldier having a suitable weapon. In the future, when using acupuncture to treat and save people, Leo would be more proficient and achieve better results.
From Marina’s gift of the Golden Dragon Silver Needle, it was evident that the strength of the Meredith family in the capital should not be underestimated.
Leo accepted the Golden Dragon Silver Needle, and Marina appeared delighted. She invited him in a friendly tone, “Dr. Bloomer, do you have time for lunch? I would like to invite you for a meal as a token of gratitude.”
Leo was in a great mood and laughed heartily, “Miss Meredith, you’re too polite. You have given me such a great gift, so it should be me treating you to a meal.”
Not far from the clinic was a restaurant called Lotus Spring Garden, which Leo thought had good food, so he took Marina there.
After being seated in a private room, Leo asked about Marina’s preferences and ordered several signature dishes.
Once the waiter left, Marina asked, “Dr. Bloomer, did you ever visit the capital when you were young?”
Leo thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, “I don’t recall ever going there.”
“Dr. Bloomer, think again,” Marina took several photos from Sandra, who was sitting beside her, and pushed them in front of Leo. “Take a look at these photos. Do they remind you of any familiar places?”
Leo didn’t know Marina’s intentions, but he still took the photos and examined them carefully.
The scenes in the photos had a nostalgic feel, depicting old-style buildings from over twenty years ago. One showed the exterior of a courtyard, while another seemed to be taken outside the gate of a military area.
After looking at the photos, Leo shook his head and said, “I haven’t been to any of these places, and I don’t have any recollection of them.”
Leo’s memories only extended back to when he was five years old, with the most vivid memory being the mysterious disappearance of his parents at that age. As for anything before the age of five, places he had visited or events that had occurred, he had no recollection whatsoever. It felt as if his memories before the age of five had been completely erased.
“Dr. Bloomer, are you sure you don’t recognize any of these locations in the photos? Please try to think harder,” Marina said with a sense of urgency that was difficult to detect.
Leo was even more curious and puzzled by Marina’s expression. He looked at the photos again and firmly replied, “Miss Meredith, I truly have no recollection or familiarity with any of the places in these photos.”
Sandra, who was sitting beside them, pouted and couldn’t help but say, “Miss, I told you he definitely…”
“Shut up!” Marina furrowed her brow, forming a well-shaped furrow, then turned to Leo and asked, “Dr. Bloomer, have you ever heard of the Bloomer family in the capital?”
Leo nodded and said, “Yes, I have.”
“Really?” Marina’s face couldn’t help but show a hint of joy.
Leo suddenly had a big reversal, “You just asked me if I knew about the Bloomer family in the capital, which means there is indeed a Bloomer family in the capital.”
Marina’s forehead formed a well-shaped furrow.
Just as they were talking, Leo’s phone rang.
He took it out and saw that it was a call from Rosemary.
Leo apologized to Marina and said, “Miss Meredith, I’m sorry, I need to take this call.”
Leo pressed the answer button and walked to the side.
“Leo, are you at the clinic?” Rosemary asked immediately, sounding somewhat anxious.
“What’s wrong? Is something the matter?”
“I have a major client here, and it’s quite challenging. I’m having trouble handling it alone, so I wanted to ask you to come and help me.”
“What kind of client?” Leo asked.
Rosemary patiently explained, “He’s from the capital, the sales manager of Willa, the largest cosmetics distribution company in the capital. If our company could establish a partnership with Willa, it would greatly promote our company’s development.”
Unlike Rosemary’s single-minded focus on her career, Leo believed that as long as the product was good, it didn’t matter who they partnered with. If it was difficult, they could simply choose not to collaborate.
“If you can’t handle it, then my presence won’t make much of a difference. If we can’t reach an agreement, then we simply won’t collaborate,” Leo said.
“No, it’s not possible. Our products need to go international, and the capital is the best gateway. Willa controls nearly fifty percent of the sales channels in the capital, and they have the strong backing of the Meredith family. If we can secure Willa as our partner, it will open up the capital market for us,” Rosemary explained firmly.
Rosemary was familiar with business operations and knew that sometimes they had to act when the time was right, or they might miss the opportunity altogether.
If it were Langstel or any other local distributor, Rosemary could easily reject them, as their company’s products had significant advantages and they didn’t lack distributors.
But Willa was different. If they could successfully establish a distribution partnership, using Willa’s background and market expansion capabilities, it would greatly enhance their brand’s visibility. This was crucial for tapping into foreign markets.
Rosemary had initially thought that the negotiations would go smoothly, but the other party seemed to be more interested in her physical appearance than profit sharing.
During the negotiation process, they sent Rosemary a signal like that.
The message was clear: if Rosemary agreed to spend a night with them, they would immediately sign the distribution contract. If Rosemary refused, then they were sorry.
Having been in business for so many years, Rosemary had encountered situations like this before. She would never compromise her body for a contract, so she called Leo to see if he could come up with a solution.