The total production capacity is approximately 100 million bottles, but this number is not fixed due to factors such as production process and utilization rate. Based on the 100 million bottles figure and the shipment volume published on Minhong's official website, the remaining balance should be the 900,000 bottles and 1.4 million bottles that Lin Yao previously reported at the meeting. The actual remaining balance of 1.7 million bottles can only be calculated by subtracting the 300,000 bottles already produced and in stock. This precisely demonstrates that the other party is very aware of Minhong's true capabilities, which is what displeases Lin Yao the most.
Such a secret could only be known by the father and mother at most, and perhaps by Wen Youmin, who was involved in the birth. Even Wu Jianwei probably wouldn't have the chance to find out the number.
The fact that the Lanzhou Military Region is aware of the matter and has sent people to contact them about the transfer indicates that the source of the leak is the security team. Only the security team that protects the parents and Wen Youmin could have obtained such confidential information. Furthermore, the ubiquitous surveillance system of Minhong Pharmaceutical Factory is also in the hands of the security team.
Although it is unknown which military region Ge Yong and his men previously belonged to, and it is also unknown who General Hong is, it is certain that they are related to the Lanzhou Military Region. Given Wen Youmin's social connections and character, it is impossible for him to reveal such important intelligence to the troops. Even if he were to reveal it, he would only choose the nearby Chengdu Military Region.
Lin Yao was very upset. The security team, which he had always entrusted with important responsibilities and even completely trusted, had actually pulled this stunt, which made him feel very sad. This was a matter of principle and trust.
In fact, Lin Yao understood Shen Ruohua and the others' behavior. After all, they were people trained by the country and the army, and loyalty was ingrained in their bones. It was normal for them to want to help the army that had trained them with drugs that played a significant role in national defense.
But they shouldn't have just sold their own family without saying a word. They probably figured out his personality and way of doing things, which is why they suggested that the people from the Lanzhou Military Region contact his father directly, hoping to use his parents' military background to achieve their goal.
It seems we still need to build our own team. Sometimes we can't completely trust these security guards. The principle of putting national interests first is deeply ingrained in their hearts, but who can guarantee that there won't be conflicts between corporate interests and national interests?
Lin Yao didn't resent these veterans, but he felt very awkward and uncomfortable. He wanted to vent and gain true freedom, even though he knew that such true freedom was almost non-existent. However, as a young man, he had an instinctive resistance to such things, which was the ultimate reason why he changed his attitude towards Ge Yong and the others.
The car ride home was silent; none of the three spoke. Through his keen senses, Lin Yao noticed that Ge Yong and Banan's heartbeats were both quite fast, suggesting that they weren't in a good mood either.
As they approached the royal residence, Lin Yao let out a soft sigh of relief. He had come to terms with things along the way, and his mood had eased somewhat.
Continue to maintain the status quo and continue using these veterans, but it is imperative to cultivate your own team. Now that you have the ability, Lin Yao should try to take control and put things in your own hands.
Lin Yao's personal abilities have now reached a very high level. After Xiao Cao emerges from seclusion, he can even kill a Heaven-level expert instantly. His own abilities are also sufficient to protect himself in ordinary situations. This is his trump card.
The angel's identity has gradually been revealed. He didn't expect there to be any secrets in this world, and now he doesn't shy away from exposure, he just doesn't want it to be seen by ordinary people. He has plenty of ways to deal with those high-ranking and powerful figures. It's said that the richer and more powerful people are, the more afraid they are of death. Even if Lin Yao doesn't plot to kill others, given Xiao Cao's abilities, he can easily make a few tactless people bedridden and forced to abdicate.
Moreover, his identity as an angel can also provide him with a layer of protection. A person with superb medical skills is not someone who can be easily manipulated by others. Anyone who wants to harm him and his parents should carefully consider their own abilities.
When they left Yanji, Yi Potian and Yi Yang wanted to send a few members of the Yi family to accompany Lin Yao, firstly for protection, and secondly to strengthen ties. Lin Yao refused. Looking back, Lin Yao felt it was still necessary. At least the arrival of these scions of prominent families could better promote cooperation between the two sides and integrate resources to plan for a major event.
Having figured things out, Lin Yao smiled again and started chatting with Ge Yong and Banan, but he didn't mention the "Dragon Tiger Pill." Sometimes, it's necessary to give them a proper talking-to. Putting on airs and asserting one's status is actually a way to maintain a balance in relationships. Being a "Mr. Nice Guy" all the time won't earn you the most respect from others.
“Big brother, Nannan and Lili are of kindergarten age now. They’ll be starting school soon, so we should let them learn to adapt to group life. I think they’ll really enjoy it.” Lin Yao’s tone was completely undispleased.
"Okay, have Alina contact the kindergarten tomorrow." Ge Yong's deep voice sounded. He still hadn't calmed down and couldn't understand why his younger brother would suddenly refuse to help the veterans. He would contact Zhiying later to see if something had happened.
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"Boss, this is a summary of the security team's work over this period. Please give your feedback." Shen Ruohua's voice was very sincere, and her attitude as a subordinate reporting her work surprised Ge Yong and Banan, who were standing next to her. Apart from the admiration in their expressions, this attitude was as serious and earnest as when superiors like Zhiying used to give instructions.
"You did a great job, keep up the good work." Lin Yao's tone was also very calm, with a gentle smile on his face. However, this expression, which was obviously different from before and showed a sense of unfamiliarity, made Ge Yong and Banan realize something.
As soon as he got home, Ge Yong took the time to tell Shen Ruohua about Lin Yao's rejection call and told her how he felt, that obvious rejection and sense of alienation.
Without saying a word, Shen Ruohua had a team member escort him to the Dynasty Mansion. Ostensibly, it was to report on work in a timely manner, but the real purpose was, of course, to resolve Lin Yao's problem. However, Shen Ruohua did not specify the reason, and Ge Yong could not determine the reason. It was likely that he and Banan, who had been following Lin Yao, were unaware of some things that had happened, and Shen Ruohua had deliberately concealed these matters from them.
"Thank you, boss." The smile on Shen Ruohua's face made it seem like a capable subordinate was being appreciated, but Lin Yao no longer really believed it.
I don't blame you, but the principle of "a subject should not serve two masters" has been violated, and I cannot accept that. We will never be as close as before again, Lin Yao thought to himself, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
“You don’t need to come all the way here to report on your work. It’s so late, you can just talk to them on the phone. Besides, my parents are always at the pharmaceutical factory, so you can just talk to them directly if there’s anything.” Lin Yao continued, wanting to end the meeting as soon as possible. Although he understood the other party’s behavior, his youthful nature still made him instinctively want to avoid it.
“As a subordinate, you should let the boss know the progress of the work as soon as possible. In the past, when the boss was out of town, we could only report by phone. Now that the boss is back, of course we should ask for instructions face to face.” Shen Ruohua remained respectful, as if she did not notice the distance in Lin Yao’s tone. “Besides, many things also need the boss’s decision. President Luo and President Lin have both said that the boss is the one who really makes the decisions at Minhong Pharmaceutical.”
"Oh?" Lin Yao's eyes suddenly sharpened as he stared intently at Shen Ruohua. Knowing that she was about to get down to business, he didn't continue the conversation and waited for Shen Ruohua to reveal her trump card.
"Boss, there's something I'd like to ask you about." Shen Ruohua carefully organized her thoughts, her smile becoming even more docile. "I haven't told you before, but we both retired from the Lanzhou Military Region, so we still have deep feelings for the military region."
At this point, Shen Ruohua paused for a moment to observe Lin Yao's expression.
Lin Yao remained unmoved, still staring into Shen Ruohua's eyes without saying a word. His smile vanished, and he looked like a company leader attentively listening to a report.
“Last time I heard General Lin mention that there was still enough raw material to produce about 1.7 million bottles after the disaster relief was completed, so I was thinking about whether it could be transferred to the Lanzhou Military Region. I contacted my former superiors, and the day before yesterday, the military region sent a colonel to discuss this matter. General Luo and General Lin kept saying that since you haven’t returned yet, we have to discuss this together before we can decide on this matter.” Shen Ruohua explained the whole story in one breath. After receiving Ge Yong’s call and hearing about Lin Yao’s sudden change in attitude, he immediately knew that the problem lay in this issue. “Now that you’re back, I rushed over to ask for instructions. I apologize for disturbing your rest.”
Lin Yao's mind raced for a moment, and he quickly organized his words to match his attitude before speaking, "Sure, as you all know, Minhong Pharmaceutical has cooperated with the Shenyang Military Region and the Beijing Military Region before, so of course we can cooperate with the Lanzhou Military Region now."
After a pause, Lin Yao continued, "Considering that we are all acquaintances, Minhong will offer a 20% discount this time, giving up 20% of its profits as a way of supporting the army."
20% off? Shen Ruohua was suddenly shocked and immediately understood the meaning behind Lin Yao's words.
Since we're talking about a 20% discount, it certainly won't be 20% off the cost price of 1.25 yuan, nor will it be 20% off the retail price of 1.8 yuan. Minhong Pharmaceutical only has two pricing options for its beverages: 20% off the market price of 2000 yuan, which would be 1600 yuan per bottle.
This is outrageous! They're asking for the moon!
Shen Ruohua instantly realized that Lin Yao was refusing to cooperate with the Lanzhou Military Region. Previous collaborations with the Shenyang and Beijing Military Regions had involved transactions at approximately 60 yuan per bottle; this information had been circulated internally. Moreover, the new formula Lin Yao provided had a cost price of 60 yuan per bottle that was not high at all, and the resulting product would have far greater applications in the military than drought-resistant beverages.
Although the military region could quickly make a profit of 680 million yuan if the transaction price of 1,600 yuan per bottle were to be sold on the market, such a transaction is impossible. Not only is it impossible for the military region to immediately raise the enormous sum of 2.72 billion yuan, but even if it could raise the money, it would be impossible to pass the political vetting process; the military is not a business entity.
What the military region values most now is not the drought-resistant beverage with a shelf life of only three months, but the product that the Shenyang Military Region can obtain that can greatly improve combat effectiveness. At this moment, Lin Yao's attitude has already rejected this cooperation.
“Boss, as you know, the military is short on funds and can’t come up with that much money.” Shen Ruohua’s expression turned sour. He had a basic understanding of Lin Yao and knew that trying to gain sympathy by feigning emotions was pointless at this point, so he stopped playing mind games. “Could we cooperate in the same way as the Shenyang Military Region?”
“Captain Shen, Minhong is a company. The essence of a company is to make a profit, which is to put it bluntly, to maximize profits. This is the essence of any company in the world, and it is also said in political economy.” Lin Yao’s tone became slightly more relaxed. Since a decision has been made, it must be followed and not abandoned halfway.
“Whether the military needs money or not is a national issue, not something a small company like Minhong Pharmaceutical should be concerned with. The truth is, Minhong is desperately short of money. We need money; only money can support Minhong's future development.” Lin Yao’s speech quickened. “To be honest with you, the disaster relief work is over. Now we need to consider Minhong’s own development. The disaster relief did give Minhong some reputation, but that reputation can’t be put to use. Without money, bankruptcy is a foreseeable outcome, or at least it will just drag on, barely surviving, unable to grow.”
"Boss..." Shen Ruohua still wanted to try, but Lin Yao interrupted her.
"This matter has already been decided, so you don't need to say anything more. Unless we cooperate according to the conditions we just discussed, Minhong will have to develop its own market and turn the beverages into cash. We are very short of money." Lin Yao's words shattered Shen Ruohua's illusions.