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Before the taxi even reached Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory, Lin Yao received a call from Wen Youmin. Wen Youmin, his voice filled with righteous indignation, confirmed the news of Huarentang Group's acquisition of the pharmaceutical factory. He had already devoted himself entirely to assisting Minhong Pharmaceutical's disaster relief production, and this news was a significant blow to him.
The formal agreement has been signed, and the acquisition payment arrived yesterday. This news was personally confirmed by Wen Youmin's father, Mr. Wen, who apologized over the phone. Lin Yao didn't say anything, only that the family would immediately go to the pharmaceutical company for further discussions.
Although Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei were already familiar with the Luo family's way of doing things and knew that they would not reveal their hand before they had control of the situation, the confirmation of this news still made the couple very frustrated. Their last bit of hope was shattered, and they were very heavy-hearted. The family arrived at Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory in a gloomy mood.
"I'm sorry." Wen Youmin apologized as soon as they met. Lin Yao saw sincerity and sadness in his eyes. "I should have given my father some information beforehand. If that were the case, we wouldn't be in this situation now. My father would never sell the factory. If he were to sell it, it would only be to your family."
Luo Jimin held Wen Youmin's shoulder and pressed down hard, but didn't speak. The sadness in his heart made him unable to muster any emotion to speak. These past few days, the two of them had been living and working at the pharmaceutical factory, striving together to ensure production. They had long since come to accept each other in their hearts, so at this moment, Luo Jimin naturally had no doubt that Wen Youmin had concealed anything in this matter.
"Uncle Wen, let's go to your office together and discuss how to solve this problem." At this moment, Lin Yao was the most clear-headed. Only he knew what the final outcome would be. No matter what the Luo family did, they could not obtain the final formula for the drought-resistant beverage. The most important task for his family now was to find a way to ensure that production was not affected, because it concerned the interests of millions of disaster victims.
After everyone sat down in the office, Lin Yao's family of three remained silent, preoccupied with figuring out a solution. Wen Youmin, sensing the oppressive atmosphere, became even more tense than before.
“Don’t worry, I’ve asked Father in detail. The terms of the agreement are very standard, with no special stipulations. Therefore, the entrustment agreement we signed in the name of the pharmaceutical factory is still valid, and they can’t breach it arbitrarily.” Wen Youmin put his right hand on Luo Jimin’s shoulder. They are now close comrades-in-arms, and this gesture between brothers shows his heartfelt affection.
Luo Jimin glanced at Wen Youmin and forced a very strained smile, which looked almost like he was crying. Lin Hongmei snorted softly; she would rather believe a rooster lays an egg than believe the Luo family would abide by the agreement.
Lin Yao gave a wry smile and explained to Wen Youmin, "Uncle Wen, Huarentang is my second uncle's company. We know it very well. The agreement can't just be carried out like this. We were with Huarentang's shareholders just before I called you."
Ah! Wen Youmin was shocked. His rich life experience told him that the inside story was very deep. Once relatives turn against each other, the tricks they use are even more insidious because they know you better and know what can hurt you the most. Lin Yao's simple sentence, and the expressions of Luo Jimin and his wife at this moment, made Wen Youmin understand the relationship between this family and Hua Rentang without knowing more.
"Dad, how many days can the finished product last?" Lin Yao shook off the chaotic thoughts in his mind. This was not the time to think randomly. It was most important to figure out the situation first, so that a solution could be found.
"Three days. Before that, we were mainly training the workers, so production capacity wasn't up to par. We'll be able to produce in large quantities in two days. This batch of material was added last night. If all goes well, this batch of raw material can last for seven days." Seeing that Luo Jimin's reaction was a bit slow, Wen Youmin answered Lin Yao's question himself. He also had a basic understanding of the delivery situation from Anyun Water Industry. Luo Jimin had told him about these things before.
"Uncle Wen, I'm certain that the agreement won't be implemented smoothly. Huarentang will definitely make demands, and no matter what they say, we can't accept them because their goals are different. They're after money, and cooperating with them will absolutely prevent our disaster relief efforts from proceeding smoothly." Lin Yao's expression was very serious. He had to dispel Wen Youmin's wishful thinking. The Luo family couldn't possibly participate in the disaster relief cause without considering their own interests.
Lin Hongmei suddenly interjected, her tone not very confident, "When I was inspecting pharmaceutical factories in the Chengdu area with Jimin, Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory was the best choice. There were two other factories that also had the ability to produce raw materials, but their technicians were not as skilled as Xinglin's. Their production equipment and culture tanks could also be used."
Wen Youmin remained silent, still believing that a signed agreement could not be terminated arbitrarily. This transfer of property rights originally involved the fulfillment of relevant historical agreements. He got up, opened the filing cabinet, and took out the agreement to carefully examine its terms.
"Mom, which two companies?" Lin Yao thought for a moment before answering. Although it was too late to find other pharmaceutical companies to cooperate with now, it was still a solution. Cooperation with the Luo family was unlikely. Even if he had to compromise for the time being, he had to set up his own production facility. The conditions proposed by the Luo family would definitely become more and more demanding.
“One is Chengde Pharmaceutical, and the other is Kangqi Pharmaceutical Factory. Both are capable of producing our raw materials. Both factories are larger than Xinglin Pharmaceutical. Their quotes are 5.2 million and 4.9 million respectively. Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory’s quote includes 1.2 million of the price for Xinglintang Pharmacy and its inventory.” Lin Hongmei casually recited the data. After learning about Lin Yao’s plan, the couple had devoted a great deal of energy and time to this work. This data was already deeply ingrained in their minds, and there was no need to look up any more information.
"Uncle Wen," Lin Yao reminded Wen Youmin, who seemed to be distracted. However, Wen Youmin didn't hear him and continued to flip through the agreement. Lin Yao had no choice but to get up and gently pat Wen Youmin's shoulder. "Uncle Wen, stop reading. It's meaningless."
To completely dispel Wen Youmin's idea, Lin Yao could only tell him some inside information: "Even if we go to court, we can't afford to drag it out. The Luo family should have considered this long ago. Let me tell you, my father used to have 33.3% of the shares in Huarentang, but now he has zero shares. Moreover, these shares were not acquired by them with money, but were completely seized step by step. In the end, they only used four million to completely get rid of my father, which also included a year's dividends."
Ah! Wen Youmin was shocked. As a senior person in the pharmaceutical production field, he knew that Huarentang Group had reached a scale of 200 million yuan. He knew very well what a 33.3% share was. In some listed companies, it would be enough to hold a controlling stake. However, Luo Jimin was easily kicked out. This inside information made him truly feel the crisis, and he suddenly realized the truth about the behavior of Lin Yao's family.
"Uncle Wen, on the one hand, we need to see if we can find a way to buy some time so that this pool of raw liquid can be produced smoothly. On the other hand, we need to contact other pharmaceutical factories as soon as possible to see if we can start production smoothly. This time we can't outsource production. We must buy our own pharmaceutical factory. Otherwise, we will encounter the same situation again. We have absolutely no ability to compete with Huarentang in terms of capital."
“Okay, I’ll contact my father right away and also let him know that the drought-resistant beverage is being produced here. The transfer of ownership will take time, so we’ll try to delay it as much as possible. When our family took over this pharmaceutical factory before, the transfer alone took a whole month. I think we can get the matter of buying the factory back done in a month.” Wen Youmin was a straightforward person. After hearing Lin Yao’s explanation, he immediately stuffed the agreement into the drawer and didn’t look at it again.
"The handover can still be delayed?" Lin Yao was very excited when he suddenly heard good news. "That's great! I'll ask Uncle Wen to explain to Grandpa Wen and try to delay it as much as possible. But I don't think it will last long. Huarentang's purpose in buying Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory is very clear. They won't give us much time. Their ultimate goal is to block us and then obtain the formula and technology. They think they can negotiate with us for an investment of 4.7 million? They're too naive!"
“It’s not four million seven hundred thousand. My father said it was five million five hundred thousand. The other party didn’t even try to bargain, so the agreement was signed immediately, and the full purchase price was transferred right away. My father was still confused when he told me about it.” After understanding the whole story, Wen Youmin immediately tried to find a solution from the perspective of Lin Yao’s family. “By the way, about the pharmaceutical factory you just mentioned, I can provide some information.”
The Lin family immediately perked up their ears, only to hear Wen Youmin continue, "A friend of mine also owns a pharmaceutical factory, and he's planning to sell it. Previously, they mainly processed medicinal herbs and did simple initial production for Daji Group. Their scale was larger than Xinglin's, the factory had excellent equipment, and the skilled workers were highly capable, putting them on par with Xinglin. He's the owner himself, and I think talking to him about the acquisition shouldn't be a problem. However, the price might be a bit higher than Xinglin's, depending on your thoughts."
"Which factory? What's its name?" Lin Hongmei asked immediately. She knew all the pharmaceutical factories in the Chengdu area, including those that had no intention of transferring ownership.
“Kangqi, Kangqi Pharmaceutical Factory,” Wen Youmin said. “The boss’s name is Wu Jianwei. He’s about the same age as me and Lao Luo. The pharmaceutical factory is very competitive. Even processing for Daji Group doesn’t earn much money. This time, he used his connections to invest in a factory that supplies LCD screens. He’s got all the connections sorted out and is just waiting to sell the pharmaceutical factory to raise money to build the factory. But the price will be a bit difficult to negotiate. I heard he’s also quite short of money.”
Lin Hongmei smiled upon hearing the name Kangqi Pharmaceutical Factory, her suppressed emotions slightly relieved. "Director Wen, I've been in contact with Kangqi. Their asking price is 4.9 million. With your connection, it'll be even better. We'll start negotiating the acquisition immediately. The company's funds are not a problem right now; social donations can fully cover production costs, and our own funds can be used to buy the factory."
“Alright,” Wen Youmin stood up. “I’ll call Lao Wu right away and ask him to come over and talk to you. After he arrives, I’ll go home and tell my father to find a way to delay the handover, at least to ensure that the production of the raw material is not affected.”
He took out his phone and dialed a number. While waiting for the call to connect, he said to Lin Hongmei, "Sister-in-law, Jimin and I hit it off immediately and have become like brothers. You can call me Third Brother from now on, or Youmin is fine too. I feel awkward calling him Factory Director Wen."
"Third Uncle, give me a red envelope." Lin Yao immediately called out. He was very satisfied with his father's newly recognized brother. This man was very suitable to be family.
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"President Luo, since you're Youmin's brother, I won't mince words. I'll be frank with you. It's 4.7 million, the same price as his Xinglin Pharmaceutical Factory and pharmacies. In addition, I'll also introduce you to the production manager of Daji Group. You can continue with the processing and production business." Wu Jianwei was very straightforward. As soon as Wen Youmin left, he made the offer without any hesitation.
Lin Yao had been sizing up Wu Jianwei ever since he entered the room. Wu Jianwei was around forty years old, looking younger than his father, Luo Jimin, and not like a forty-four-year-old man. He had a round face, a slightly pointed chin, a ruddy complexion, and oily skin that made his face shine. His hair was somewhat thinning, and he was very strong, clearly someone who exercised regularly. His eyes weren't large, but they gave off a very energetic and pleasant feeling.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Wu. We have inspected Kangqi Pharmaceutical Factory, but we didn't know that you and Youmin were good friends at the time. We can sign the agreement immediately, and the payment will be in our account as soon as the agreement is signed. We hope to take over Kangqi tomorrow. What do you think, Mr. Wu?" Luo Jimin immediately made the decision. He was so anxious that he couldn't wait even a minute.
This was different from his own family's situation before. It concerned disaster relief efforts, and Luo Jimin felt a sudden urgency. The Luo family's relentless pressure also put him under considerable strain. The production of the raw material required a lot of preliminary work, and the cultivation tanks and related equipment at Kangqi Pharmaceutical Factory had been idle for a long time; getting them operational would require considerable effort.
"Ah!" Wu Jianwei was clearly surprised by Luo Jimin's more straightforward style. He paused for a moment, then immediately stood up and shook hands with Luo Jimin. "President Luo is a man who gets things done. I like your style. I hate procrastination the most. After Youmin called me, I prepared the agreement. Take a look and see if there's anything else to add. If it's suitable, we'll sign it. I even brought the seal with me."
Lin Yao smiled. This was probably the fastest transfer agreement ever signed. While his parents were carefully reading the terms of the agreement, he wanted to learn more about Wu Jianwei. "Uncle Wu, my name is Lin Yao, and these are my parents."
"Oh, the young man looks very energetic, but his clothes look a bit creepy. This doll is pretty." Wu Jianwei was happy to have someone to talk to. The agreement had many terms, and the couple would probably be looking at it for a while.
"Haha, this kind of slovenly style is popular now. Uncle Wu doesn't like it, so I'll change into a different outfit next time I see you." Lin Yaozhen laughed. Wu Jianwei was really straightforward and said whatever came to mind. He would even point out if he didn't like his clothes. Lin Yaozhen immediately liked this man he had just met even more. This kind of person was straightforward, just like people from Chongqing.
"Uncle Wu, are you from Chongqing?" Lin Yao wasn't in a hurry to get down to business. When meeting strangers for the first time, it's important to build rapport and create a warm atmosphere before truly establishing a connection. He had jotted down these tips while researching psychology cases online, but had never put them into practice. Now was the perfect opportunity to give them a try.