Director Chen was about to arrogantly grant him some time when Luo Jimin interrupted him with a cold voice, "No need to discuss it anymore. The factory isn't mine, but the beverages are. I won't let them take away those 100 cases."
"Hmph! Stop production! I'll make you stop production if you contract with any other company to produce it!" Director Chen was utterly enraged. He flung the notice in his hand, slung his crocodile-skin bag over his shoulder, and stormed out the door. Another man from the Health Bureau followed with a cold snort and chased after Director Chen. Only the notice, slowly drifting down, swayed in the air before finally sliding to the ground.
"Sigh..." Zhong Degao sighed, without uttering any words of blame. Since Luo Jimin had already spoken, he no longer cared about who the young man who had been actively resisting was.
"Yao'er, what are your thoughts?" Luo Jimin smiled, knowing that Lin Yao had a solution, otherwise he wouldn't be acting like this.
“Dad, Qiu isn’t my classmate. He’s a reporter from the Chengdu branch of Xinhua News Agency. He filmed everything that just happened. That Director Chen is going to be in trouble.” Lin Yao exchanged a glance with Luo Jimin, his face beaming with undisguised smugness. “Hmph! A mere director, spending 3,000 yuan on a single meal. He’ll be heading to jail. People like that can’t stand an investigation. He’s definitely involved in embezzlement and bribery, and probably has a huge amount of unexplained wealth.”
"Are you Xiaolin?" Zhong Degao finally voiced his belated question, his eyes wide as if he had seen a monster.
"Uncle Zhong, it's me. My outfit is a bit trendy, but it's for safety, haha." Lin Yao bowed apologetically to Zhong Degao. He admired this man greatly; his politeness came from the heart.
"Oh." Zhong Degao suddenly realized. He knew about Luo Jimin's kidnapping last time and felt a little sad. "Your family has had a hard time. You have to go out like thieves. Sigh..."
"It's alright, it's just that Uncle Zhong has had to go through a lot." Lin Yao's smile widened. "There won't be any problems in the future. I have bodyguards at home, and my dad's bodyguards are in the guardhouse right now. It wasn't convenient to let them come up just now."
Upon hearing Lin Yao's words, Ge Yong quickly left the reception room to go and fetch his comrade.
Luo Jimin spoke enthusiastically with Qiu Zuiyue, who was trembling with excitement, as if she had just won five million. She exclaimed, "Actually, this is also a disguised form of bribery. I've even thought of the title for the report. My internship has finally paid off, and I can stay at Xinhua News Agency. Hahahaha!"
"Hey, to make you even happier, here's a drink that costs 2,000 yuan a bottle. It's supposed to boost your virility." Lin Yao picked up a bottle of drink from the table and handed it to Qiu Zuiyue. He secretly admired Qiu Zuiyue's keen sense of smell and dedication. He knew from the sweat on Qiu Zuiyue's neck that the guy had been loitering around for a long time.
"It can even enhance male potency?" Qiu Zuiyue was stunned. She grabbed the drink and stared at it blankly, her expression hesitant. She didn't know whether she should open it and drink it. She was still young; she couldn't very well admit that she needed an aphrodisiac now, could she? Could this magical drink really have such an effect? These questions professionally popped into Qiu Zuiyue's mind, but she still didn't open the bottle cap, looking like a wooden doll.
"This isn't an aphrodisiac. It has a comprehensive effect on the body. Saying it enhances male potency isn't an exaggeration. Once your body is in good condition, your sexual ability will naturally improve." Lin Yao smiled, thinking that this guy was both simple and smart, and very suitable to be friends with. "Hey, your name is quite interesting."
“That was given to me by my father.” A fleeting blush crossed Qiu Zuiyue’s face, clearly indicating that this was a common occurrence. “My father is a typical intellectual, aloof and unsociable. He doesn’t think much of anyone, and he’s a heavy drinker, so he often drinks alone. His favorite poem is Li Bai’s ‘Drinking Alone Under the Moon,’ ‘Raising my cup to invite the bright moon, I make three with my shadow,’ so my name became ‘Qiu Zuiyue,’ sigh…”
"Not bad, quite poetic." Lin Yao patted Qiu Zuiyue on the shoulder. "Your father is a talented man, and so are you. You'll become famous in a few days."
"Is everything recorded? Don't make any mistakes." Lin Yao asked nervously afterward. He had worked so hard to perform, and it would be a huge loss if it wasn't recorded. The notice of production stoppage and rectification was still on the ground.
"Of course, I've calibrated this equipment many times." Qiu Zuiyue proudly tossed her head, somewhat nonchalantly. "You can rest assured when I handle things."
Ge Yong returned to the reception room with two bodyguards, which surprised Luo Jimin and Zhong Degao. Luo Jimin immediately recognized their military status and stepped forward to shake hands warmly, "Brothers, I'll be relying on you from now on. I studied medicine in the army, so I'm basically in a clerical position. I'm not good at those things, so please take care of me in the future."
The two veterans were immediately ignited. Although Luo Jimin had a refined appearance, he still retained his military bearing, which made them feel close to each other.
“Dad, we have to go now. The video we just recorded still needs editing. Then A-Qiu will submit it to Xinhua News Agency for approval, and I’ll have Ye Zhaoxian and the others edit it and release it online, hoping to achieve results as soon as possible, so that the shutdown here won’t last too long and affect the disaster relief efforts.” Lin Yao finished speaking and prepared to leave, then turned to Zhong Degao apologetically, “Uncle Zhong, I’ll come to see you again next time. Thank you for your hard work here again.”
"It's alright, you guys go ahead with the important stuff, I'll handle things here." Zhong Degao smiled, though not as exaggerated as before, this time it was a genuine smile from the heart. "Oh, by the way, the production stoppage notice has come through. We can continue production today at most, but the equipment will have to be shut down tomorrow. How long will it take you to handle this?"
"I'll be out of here soon, probably in just over an hour." Lin Yao finished speaking and turned to Qiu Zuiyue, "What about you?"
"I'll call the editor-in-chief right away and tell him to wait for me. If all goes well, the report will be on TV tonight." Qiu Zuiyue spoke with meticulous attention to her work. "The influence of online media is also very high now. I estimate that the relevant government departments will react tonight, and the production stoppage and rectification tomorrow should be avoided. Let's set off immediately."
"Go right now and get my car." Zhong Degao took out the car keys and handed them over, knowing that it was a remote area and difficult to hail a taxi.
Lin Yao did not refuse, took the keys and rushed out the door.
At this moment, the announcement from Minhong Pharmaceutical has begun to generate heated discussions online. The sale of products at a price of 2,000 yuan has led some netizens to question whether this is a sign that Minhong Pharmaceutical is transforming into a company that seeks exorbitant profits. Others say that this is the right thing to do, as companies cannot afford to lose too much money, and using a small share of sales profits can provide a means to cover the losses incurred in disaster relief work.
An hour and twenty minutes later, just as the discussion was becoming increasingly intense, Minhong Pharmaceutical released a new announcement, "Our Difficulties," which immediately silenced the discussion and sparked another, even more heated debate. This time, the focus was entirely on the Chengdu Municipal Health Bureau, which also brought up discussions about the work styles of other functional departments.
The article titled "Our Difficulties" was accompanied by a short text, followed by several edited videos. The images of Lin Yao and Luo Jimin were blurred and encrypted, while only Director Chen and his colleagues were clearly visible. Even blank and filled-out "Notice of Suspension of Production and Rectification" were displayed to all netizens.
"Our Difficulties" is a lament, a bitter complaint. A selfless family, whose children have never even had a drop of drought relief drink, and whose clothes are criticized by the villainous Director Chen as cheap street vendor clothes that could buy twenty or thirty sets for the price of a single meal, has a greater impact on netizens.
This led to news headlines written by netizens, which were then featured and disseminated on major websites.
"Forced Purchase of 4.8 Million Yuan Worth of 3,000 Yuan"
One and a half bottles = 100 cases
"The Construction Worker Who Receives Meals for 3000 Yuan" (Intentional typo)
The most luxurious bath on Earth, worth 4.8 million.
Carry a Certificate of Discontinuation with You
The city is full of notices.
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Qiu Zuiyue had a lot of influence. This simple and passionate young man was obviously not exaggerating. That very evening, a special news report appeared on national television news. The headline was clearly not the exaggerated and limited kind found online, but rather it rose to a higher level.
"Beware of Another Form of Bribery" was the headline of a television news report. The report analyzed this seemingly market-based commodity transaction as a case study, pointing out that some institutions and individuals used their power to engage in this unequal economic trade in order to obtain huge institutional profits and personal gains. The report concluded by characterizing this behavior as a form of bribery and calling on governments and organizations at all levels to be vigilant and severely punish such behavior.
In an instant, Minhong Pharmaceutical reappeared in the public eye in a different guise, shaking the hearts of hundreds of millions of people.
Seeing these reports, Lin Yao sighed, thinking, "This world is truly difficult..."
P.S.: Unfortunately, the book uses real place names in the beginning, and I was worried about getting into trouble if I mentioned specific organizations, so I had to come up with the unpleasant name "Health Bureau" (I don't know what to do when writing about similar events in the future, please give me some advice). Please forgive me!
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Thunder's media campaign once again put Minhong Pharmaceutical Company in the spotlight, and the passionate public admired the company for its patriotism and sense of justice. Various media outlets, including the internet, television, and newspapers, showered it with praise.
People were also disappointed by the blurred image of the company owner in the video, feeling a bit lost at not being able to see their idol. However, they understood the behavior. After all, if those drought-relief drinks, which supposedly had a total production limit, were sold gradually, they could easily generate tens of billions in revenue. Instead, they used it all for disaster relief, incurring huge losses. This family's "foolish" behavior would likely attract many powerful figures and even criminals willing to help them secure sales contracts, making it even more important to keep their identities confidential.