Since the future is uncertain, when you can go either left or right, if you can't see the direction of the future, then choose based on your instincts and your own preferences. This is the principle that Lin Yao advocates. Its significance lies in the word "satisfaction," so as not to worry or feel unhappy because of unnecessary choices.
"Give me a reason," Lin Yao said calmly, his eyes not avoiding Yue Bufan's gaze. This was the first time the two were talking on equal footing, with neither being superior nor inferior.
Yue Bufan smiled, regaining his confidence. "I believe you can see that I have some power behind me. Although the power brought by my background is not something to boast about, it is a real force that can bring me great benefits."
“Your identity has been exposed, and you will definitely face demands from all sides in the future. China is a huge country, and I think you will be too busy to handle everything. Without sufficient support, you can forget about ever doing anything on your own.” Yue Bufan’s voice was calm, without any boasting or threat.
“Working with me can prevent this from happening. Apart from some necessary house calls, I can help you block a lot of demands, and you will have time to do what you want. Minhong Pharmaceutical can also get the biggest benefits from this. For example, I can help solve the current predicament that Minhong is facing. I can get any medicine for you, and you will no longer need to be held back by those distributors.”
Lin Yao listened calmly to Yue Bufan's speech, inwardly agreeing with his words. Yue Bufan was very persuasive; he was frank, sincere, and his reasons were very sound—truly an excellent collaborator.
But... Lin Yao still refused, because of that feeling.
“I know that the Yi family in Yanji has a close relationship with you. These things are no secret in the military. Although it is difficult for us to know about the affairs of aristocratic families, we can tell some things just by seeing the many members of the Yi family coming to Chengdu and even directly settling in Minhong Pharmaceutical.”
Seeing that Lin Yao hadn't spoken, Yue Bufan assumed that he believed the Yi family could be his backer, so he immediately expressed his opinion to dispel Lin Yao's sense of reliance: "Although the military has received the opinion of the aristocratic family alliance and is preparing to support the Yi family, the Yi family currently has no strength, and it can even be said that it is far inferior to my ability. I hope you can face this fact squarely."
"Thank you for being so frank with me about this matter, but I personally don't want to use my medical skills as leverage to deal with people." Lin Yao lied without batting an eye. "Actually, the higher-ups have already contacted me, and I have given a certain response, so I can't cooperate with anyone on this matter anymore. Please forgive me."
Yue Bufan frowned, feeling quite displeased. He paused for a moment before continuing, "Then, if I want you to help me treat my illness in the future, is that alright?"
"For patients from the general public, contact Situ Hao in Beijing. I think you should be able to find him easily. For patients from the military, contact the Yi family in Yanji. These are the two representatives I found in China. I will help those who meet the requirements." Lin Yao replied to Yue Bufan with a faint smile. "By the way, I've basically stopped taking patients from China because the pay is too low. I earn more from overseas business. You know Minhong is short of money, so I won't go into details. However, if it's someone you recommend, I will definitely consider it seriously. But I still won't help those who don't meet the requirements."
"What are the conditions?" Yue Bufan's voice was almost stuck in his throat, making it sound somewhat dull.
"The same principles that Minhong has publicized online mean that the people you introduce must all be people of high status and position. So if they are corrupt and lawless but have no moral flaws, then they meet the criteria. However, the price will definitely be high." Lin Yao sensed Yue Bufan's anger and continued, "The fees are indeed quite high, so you need to think carefully before making recommendations to avoid losing face."
"The base price in China is two million, and it will generally exceed that number. We have now decided to raise it to five million. However, the people you recommend will still be charged at the base price of two million, but the price will be increased depending on the specific condition."
"No corruption or bribery?" Yue Bufan snorted. "You're charging such a high price and specifying no corruption or bribery, are you going to make the patient explain their source of income? Isn't this just blatantly trying to fob me off?"
"Please forgive me for this." Lin Yao suddenly felt that Yue Bufan was right. Apart from businessmen, no one who doesn't embezzle and break the law could come up with such a huge sum of money. "There will be free or symbolic fees, but I can't give you a quota, after all, we don't know each other at all."
This is blatant shamelessness! Yue Bufan's expression turned fierce for the first time.
"Then I'll see how far you can go!" Yue Bufan stood up. "Farewell!"
Looking at Yue Bufan's unusually nonchalant demeanor, Lin Yao couldn't help but wonder if his intuition was really accurate. Was it worth offending someone with great power just because of this intuition?
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Chapter 258 Combination Punch
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The removal of "Life Movement No. 1" from the shelves has caused a huge uproar.
Autumn is a season of clear skies and crisp air. Although there are still occasional heavy rains and early cold snaps across the country due to the unstable climate, the weather is generally good, making it a typical autumn season.
Colds are rare in autumn, and sales of Minhong's adult cold capsules have been lukewarm. Nationwide "member" growth has been slow, but "high-end" member growth has been very rapid.
These "high-end" members are not necessarily loyal people; they are simply people who are a little richer or willing to spend more money on a particular cause.
What they wanted was "Life Movement No. 1".
As the popular advertising slogan goes, "Don't look at the ads, look at the results." Minhong's "Life Movement No. 1," launched quietly, experienced a rapid surge in sales after its trial period. The word-of-mouth promotion was unmatched by any advertisement, which is why "Life Movement No. 1," with its efficacy far exceeding that of similar products, quickly became a hit.
Existing customers still only have one purchase record because the medication lasts for three months, and it's not yet time for the initial customers to become repeat customers. However, they have brought in many new customers, and these new customers will almost certainly include their relatives, wives, lovers, or nominal work secretaries.
Without affecting themselves, who would hesitate to make the women they are close to healthier and happier? This is also the reason why a large number of couples appear in user information. Of course, there must be people who fill in the user information falsely, because the identities of those women are not suitable for exposure. Even female secretaries dare not fill in the same company as their male bosses, just to be prostitutes without losing the opportunity to maintain a virtuous image.
As for the issue of Min Hong's true identity, which she repeatedly reminded and warned about, these people simply did not take it seriously.
Registering with your real name, then buying medicine, and even seeking treatment in the future? Who would take that seriously? That's utterly absurd. The one paying for the medicine is the boss; how can they explain their situation to their grandchildren in detail?
Minhong stopped selling "Life Movement No. 1" in hospitals and clinics nationwide because the drug itself had been "discontinued" and its inventory was running low. Lin Yao had stopped alchemy, so byproducts from alchemy "waste" naturally became scarce.
Most importantly, this drug, which has never received official approval, has been smuggled into the United States and become a highly sought-after panacea. Moreover, the users are all men with prominent status, the vast majority of whom are older men.
This smuggled medicine, priced at $3,600 by the unscrupulous businessman Lin Yao, was mostly bought up by Basil Winton himself and given as gifts to foreign friends—those who greatly helped him build connections and pave the way for his succession to the Winton family.
Basil Winton was giving away gifts in huge quantities, practically like a wholesale distribution. With his control over the Winton family relatively secure, this amount of money was a drop in the ocean; he had no intention of becoming a distributor. Because it wasn't worth it, and it shouldn't be.
Rather than allowing this miraculous drug to dominate the American and even the entire European market, Basil Winton preferred it to be even rarer and more valuable, ideally with him controlling the sole resource, because that would make it even more valuable.
The huge profits of being an agent? Who would even look at that?
There are indeed people who are worthy of my attention, but they are not abroad, but in Minhong, specifically in Minhong's chairman, Lin Hongmei, who is also Minhong's benefactor.