Lionel nodded and parked the car on the roadside.
As soon as the car stopped, Julia pushed the door open and got out, running straight toward the riverside.
"Julia, don’t be reckless!"
Seeing her actions, Lionel was startled and quickly got out of the car to catch up with her.
He was genuinely worried that Julia might not be able to handle the shock of tonight and would do something desperate.
However, after Julia reached the riverside, she stopped.
Lionel breathed a sigh of relief and walked over to her.
The two of them stood side by side, gazing at the surging river water, and once again fell into silence.
After a quiet while.
Julia exhaled a long breath, her expression sad, and asked, "Lionel, do you think East Beauty Pharmaceuticals can really make a comeback this time and rise again?"
"Yes."
Lionel nodded, adding emphasis to his tone, "Definitely!"
Julia shook her head with a bitter smile, saying, "But now everyone thinks East Beauty Pharmaceuticals is done for, and going bankrupt is just a matter of time.
Only today did I think of trying to save part of the collaboration, but I never expected Shelton Johnston to appear suddenly.
And, almost all the bosses have switched to supporting Prosperity Pharmaceutical."
Lionel gazed at the distant river water, speaking calmly, "Don’t worry, those who have turned to Prosperity Pharmaceutical will regret their choices."
Julia turned to look at Lionel’s handsome face, puzzled, "Lionel, why are you always so confident? Always so optimistic?
It’s as if there’s nothing in the world that can make you anxious."
Lionel turned and stared into her eyes, grinning to reveal a row of white teeth, "Because I have confidence in my secret prescription, and because I’ve never taken Prosperity Pharmaceutical or any of them seriously.
So, just like me, you have to be confident and positive."
Julia laughed at Lionel’s smile.
She couldn’t help but chuckle, rolling her eyes, "Do I need to be as clueless and happy-go-lucky as you?"
"How could it be called clueless and happy-go-lucky?"
Lionel shook his head, saying, "Trust me, on the day of the new product launch, East Beauty Pharmaceuticals will definitely make a flawless comeback.
By then, you will be grinning from ear to ear."
Julia pursed her lips, asking, "Can East Beauty Pharmaceuticals really turn things around?"
"Yes!"
Lionel’s eyes were full of determination as he replied, and added, "Even if East Beauty Pharmaceuticals does go bankrupt, I can still take care of you!"
Hearing this, Julia’s face turned red with anger, "Who needs your support!"
With that, she turned her head to look at the river water. The confusion and sadness in her eyes gradually turned into determination.
Yes, it was not yet the end, and everything was unknown.
Maybe it will be like what Lionel said, East Beauty Pharmaceuticals will rise strongly and fight a beautiful comeback battle.
She took a deep breath and yelled at the great river, "I, Julia, will not be easily defeated, and neither will East Beauty Pharmaceuticals!"
"What a load of crap, Prosperity Pharmaceutical! Watch me trample you under my feet!"
Lionel also yelled at the great river.
"Step on them!"
Julia also followed and shouted.
"Step hard, step with all your might!"
"Crush them to pieces!"
The two of them took turns shouting, like madmen, at the riverside.
Eventually, they both burst into laughter.
After laughing for a while, they finally stopped.
Lionel turned to ask, "Julia, do you feel better now?"
Julia took a long breath and nodded, "Much better."
"That’s good."
Lionel smiled and said, "In the future, just shout out if you’re unhappy, rather than keeping it in."
"Mm-hmm."
Julia nodded earnestly, looking at Lionel with a gentle expression, "Lionel, thank you for always being by my side and cheering me on during this time.
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