The Favored Heiress
Chapter 522: The Unscrupulous Capitalist

Chapter 522: Chapter 522: The Unscrupulous Capitalist

The Medical Alliance headquarters are situated in Myst Town, adjacent to London Port.

At first, Li Qiao thought the Medical Alliance was probably a cluster of high-precision medical research buildings akin to domestic research institutes.

It wasn’t until she was there that she realized the entire Myst Town was the headquarters of the Medical Alliance.

The town preserved the style of the last century, with European-style spire-roofed houses lining both sides of a cobblestone path.

In front of every house hung a nameplate indicating its field of research, creating a distinctive environment for conducting studies.

Li Qiao walked up the path on foot, her gaze casually sweeping over the area when she saw Su Moshi, wearing a white coat, slowly walking up the sloped path ahead.

With silver-rimmed glasses on his face, he walked up to Li Qiao and tapped her forehead with his finger, "Coming over as soon as you said you would, really fits your style."

Li Qiao tucked her hands into her pockets and shrugged lazily, "I had some free time, so I came."

Su Moshi glanced at her bodyguard behind her, then turned to walk alongside Li Qiao on the idyllic path, "How do you feel about it here, on your first visit?"

"Not bad," Li Qiao answered truthfully.

Su Moshi smiled and pointed casually at a house brimming with flowers and plants, "Myst Town has been a research base since the last century.

Many internationally renowned research experts have started their careers here.

That house, in particular, is where the Nobel Laureate in Physiology, Lais, once conducted his research."

Li Qiao followed the direction he pointed and indeed saw an honorary logo hanging in front of it.

Before long, the two arrived at Su Moshi’s office. Although the exterior had a vintage feel, the room’s facilities were very modern, and numerous high-end medical devices could be seen everywhere.

Su Moshi poured a glass of water for Li Qiao and seamlessly handed her a few documents, "Here’s some data on manic disorder cases I collected for you, along with some effective management methods. You can take a look when you have time."

"Thanks."

Li Qiao took a sip of water and flipped through the documents, asking casually, "Since this place used to be a research base, why suddenly move?"

Relocating such a large town couldn’t be an overnight affair.

Moreover, such an international medical organization’s sudden change of location could easily lead to speculation from the outside world.

Twirling a pen in his hand, Su Moshi let a wry smile pass over his eyes hidden behind the glasses, "It’s probably a contest of capital forces."

The Medical Alliance is defined as a non-profit organization, which means to ensure the extensive research by scientific experts, a substantial amount of funding is needed.

Even though the researchers’ inventions may earn quite a bit in patent money, it’s just a drop in the bucket compared to the costly research.

Besides the government, there is the donation and investment of capitalists, all of which are capital powers that reign over the Medical Alliance.

Even his father sometimes couldn’t contend with capital forces.

In his words, Li Qiao clearly caught Su Lao Si’s compromise and helplessness.

She leaned back in her chair, tapping the glass in her hand, "You don’t want to move?"

"Of course not," Su Moshi took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose, "Although I spend most of the year away from Myst Town, it took a lot of effort to get the British Imperial Government to authorize the use of Myst Town for the Medical Alliance.

Relocating now would be like giving up the persistence I had back then. Moreover, the Medical Alliance has been rooted here for many years; moving away would necessitate a joint announcement, which is troublesome just thinking about it."

Li Qiao glanced at him, then put down the glass in her hand and said something surprising, "Then don’t move."

"What, you have a way?"

Li Qiao raised one corner of her lips, her gaze lowered, "If it’s purely a matter of capital competition, count me in. If there’s more to it, then let the whole Medical Alliance go on strike."

After all, strikes are not common domestically, but in capitalist countries, they are all too normal.

A collective strike by the entire committee and scientists of the Medical Alliance, with such overwhelming influence, would be something even the most formidable capitalist wouldn’t dare confront head-on.

Su Moshi was taken aback for a moment, then laughed teasingly, "That does sound like a plan."

"If that’s still not enough, then strike with a march."

Su Moshi: "..."

In his heart, he silently lit a candle for his dear father.

Su Moshi tossed his glasses onto the table, barely containing his chuckles, "If you actually succeed, then you’ll be a great benefactor of the Medical Alliance."

Li Qiao dismissed the idea with a twist of her mouth, "Didn’t you ask the real reason for the relocation?"

"I did, but my dad didn’t say much, only that changing the environment would bring better resources and advantages to the Medical Alliance.

I’ve inquired secretly, and it seems that a new major investor who entered the capital proposed the relocation as a prerequisite."

Li Qiao nodded calmly, "It all depends on how much you really need those resources, but this major capitalist clearly has ulterior motives and is probably not any respectable capitalist."

Offering money and resources while making demands, how respectable could they be?

The disreputable capitalist at Charles Manor: "..."

...

Around noon, Li Qiao had lunch in Myst Town and then followed Su Moshi around the scientific research labs.

"Did you come here alone this time?" Su Moshi asked, holding a cup of signature fruit juice, glancing sideways at Li Qiao, who was walking and texting.

Li Qiao hummed in response, "I wanted to bring Lian Zhen and Academician Jiang with me, but there wasn’t enough time, maybe next time."

"What about Xia Lao Wu?" Su Moshi raised an eyebrow.

After sending her message, Li Qiao slipped her phone into the back pocket of her jeans and took the juice he offered her, "She said she’s busy and couldn’t come over for the time being."

Su Moshi pursed his lips slightly, hands tucked into the pockets of his lab coat, "Mhm, how long do you plan to stay? The experts in the field of consciousness usually live in the town, so if you want to delve deeper into learning, I can help you arrange that any time."

"Let’s start tomorrow then," Li Qiao said, biting her straw and looking down at the watch on her wrist.

She came to the British Imperial partly to exchange and study at the Medical Alliance, and also with the intention to learn more about the Chairman Family.

With this thought, Li Qiao looked towards a lawn in front of her and inquired in a casual tone, "Have you heard of the Duke Charlman Family?"

Without much hesitation, Su Moshi replied, "Of course, a ducal title bestowed by the Royal Family, and it’s currently the only Asian-descent hereditary Ducal Family."

"Is the family also in London Port?"

Su Moshi shook his head, "They’re not here. They’re in Charlman City, named after their family. It’s not far from London Port, about a two or three hours’ drive."

After saying that, he looked at Li Qiao suspiciously and raised his eyebrows, "Why are you suddenly interested in the Chairman Family?"