"Mom, can't we skip this?" Sylvia welled up with tears at the sight of the table laden with highly nutritious food. She had long held the belief that her inability to conceive wasn't tied to her physical health—it was surely a psychological matter.Lucas' past actions had inflicted significant psychological trauma on Sylvia. The unexpected loss of their child had left her heartbroken. Deep down, this hurdle seemed insurmountable."What do you mean, skip this?" Amelia remarked, lacking sympathy. "If you don't eat nutritious food, your health won't improve."How can you conceive a baby? You've been married for so long, and you've visited Eric's hometown several times. Our family might not think much of it, but who knows what those people in Nutikiville might be gossiping about behind our backs? They could be saying things about you and his family."Amelia grasped the ways of the world and human nature. People couldn't stand seeing others live a better life.Blake's house was the m
Eric also had a mission. It was a matter he hadn't shared with Tiger and Roland.-Roland appeared somewhat disheveled as he had rushed to Salt City.After settling into their seats, Eric addressed them, "Roland, Tiger, the primary concern revolves around the underground arena in King City. I assume you both are familiar with recent developments there. Currently, Matteo and Leopard have assumed control of the underground arena."Roland and Tiger couldn't help but inhale sharply. They were aware of a mysterious and powerful figure influencing King City's underground arena. Now, with a change in leadership, it suggested that this influential person might have vanished.Eric explained, "The Combat Department acknowledges the existence of underground arenas in all major cities. However, managing them proves challenging due to the substantial number of martial arts enthusiasts and the extensive interests involved. The funds from these underground arenas must undergo laundering before l
While the underworld scene of Salt City and Dortmund City was developing positively, the Innova Group was no exception.Sylvia and Eric hadn't visited the Innova Group for some time, but the company was operating smoothly. Besides the ongoing investment in R&D, the projects of the three data centers were progressing well.Especially after the fall of the Feynmans and the Visionary Group's bankruptcy, the Innova Group had no competitors in the domestic market.The market share of the three major international manufacturers domestically had also dropped significantly after the Visionary Group's bankruptcy. Without distributors, they couldn't even enter the market.The industry believed that the Innova Group would seize the opportunity, and the three giants would be unable to operate.Unexpectedly, the Innova Group significantly reduced prices during that period.After winning the projects for the three data centers, the Innova Group had already conducted a round of price reductions
Holding a wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime event.Despite their substantial wealth, the couple remained frugal, residing in a modest single-story home valued at just a few hundred thousand dollars.For Sylvia and Eric, a 200-square-meter house was more than sufficient. Any additional space would only feel wasteful. Their focus wasn't on the wedding. Instead, they were particularly keen on starting a family.With the Innova Group dominating the domestic market, Eric adopted a relatively easygoing approach, free from excessive ambitions.However, once things settled down, he felt a desire for a child."What could be the issue..." Sylvia pondered. "Why can't I conceive?"As Brook's child was about to be born, Sylvia grew anxious.She glanced at Eric. "Could it be that you are too anxious, and the pulse reading is inaccurate? How about we consult Hol. Clarke?"There was another renowned holistic physician in Salt City.Eric was aware of Sylvia's psychological concerns and didn't h
For Winston, 50,000 dollars was just a drop in the bucket. He couldn't understand why some people still wanted a share of the pie when holistic medicine wasn't that widespread nowadays.In modern medicine, doctors held relevant licenses, and even nurses possessed certificates. However, holistic medicine had fewer formalities.In fact, most holistic physicians had a mentor-protege relationship, passing down medical skills from generation to generation. They gained their reputation through healing patients.Winston lacked a formal medical practice qualification. Still, his medical skills couldn't be outright denied just because he didn't hold one.Before Eric became Orion's successor, Winston's medical skills in Salt City were almost unmatched.He was the go-to person for medical advice, with even families like the Williams and Sonnexes relying on him for cases involving complex illnesses.Originally, Eric and Sylvia wanted to leave but decided to stay and listen.With confusion,
"If this continues, I'm truly worried that holistic medicine might disappear one day," Winston remarked.In Salt City, holistic physicians still existed, but their numbers had significantly dwindled compared to many years ago.The entry threshold for this profession was high, leading to many dropping out during the learning process. Only a handful managed to reach the top. Even Winston, who had taught numerous apprentices, saw only a few succeed.His main concern stemmed from the apparent lack of success in holistic hospitals despite their presence in several cities. While some universities did offer holistic medicine programs, they tended to compartmentalize the discipline into different subjects, even isolating herbal medicine as a separate category, which he found somewhat misguided.The most challenging aspect was for physicians like Winston, who lacked any medical licenses. Operating without a license was like a noose around their necks, restricting their practice."Hol. John
Sylvia acted swiftly, convening the Innova executives the following morning."Are we really diving into the holistic medicine industry?"The executives, including Andy, were taken aback.The Innova Group was currently thriving in its sector, having seized control after the Visionary Group's bankruptcy.Despite their success, there was still room for growth. As such, they were puzzled about why they would enter a new arena when they hadn't fully secured their current position.Crucially, the Innova Group lacked knowledge and technical expertise in holistic medicine. There was concern that spreading themselves too thin could harm the company.Moreover, venturing into new industries required a significant capital investment. With almost three years under its belt and Sylvia in office for two, the initial plan of not paying dividends for the next five years had been mentioned.However, what would happen after five years?While some were willing to wait for dividends, the move into
"Although we haven't publicly disclosed the revenue situation, everyone should be aware of our company's financial state, including our annual R&D investment and plans."As Mr. Brown mentioned, our human resources expenses are significant. However, for two whole years, I haven't proposed cutting everyone's salaries."Not only did we refrain from cuts, but we also adjusted everyone's salary according to revenue. When I said no dividends for five years, in fact, a lot of money is included in everyone's annual income."Reviewing our company's salary and benefits, the so-called bonus is almost negligible. If we must distribute it, let's consider allocating 1 billion. Suppose I take only 1,000,000 dollars to distribute among you all and allocate the remaining 9,000,000 dollars in R&D. What are your thoughts on that?"The executives nodded in agreement.While Sylvia's words sounded assertive, everyone knew she was stating the truth. Ultimately, it was up to Sylvia to decide the allocati