PDLP Chapter 1031 - 995: Can't Go On Anymore
Chapter 1031 - 995: Can't Go On Anymore
"Hey, don't be in such a hurry to leave!"Fu Xiuyuan stopped Lin Jie, Lu Kaicheng, and others who came to say goodbye and urged them quietly, "All the exciting activities are in the afternoon and evening, you know..."
Lin Miao, with sharp ears, leaned in closer and blinked her eyes, asking cutely, "What activities do we all know about?"
Fu Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "It's just bowling, singing, drinking tea, chatting, and enjoying performances."
Lin Miao scoffed, "You really think I don't know anything?"
"Before coming, Sister Kexin specifically warned me, saying that some of the so-called social activities you organize include inappropriate and illegal activities for minors, and I should keep an eye on my brother."
Lin Jie just smiled, waved his hand at Fu Xiuyuan, and prepared to leave.
"Hey, wait a minute!"
Fu Xiuyuan instructed Yan Jie beside him, "Go get five gifts, the best kind!"
He then pulled Lin Jie to a quiet corner and whispered, "After you published the promotional article on your media platform, our company's customer service phone was overwhelmed with calls from patients and hospitals seeking the drug."
"Our marketing staff running around various places said this was the first time they've encountered hospitals actively seeking to purchase drugs."
"Now, the factory's two production lines are working non-stop day and night, and the third production line is being tested."
"Even so, orders are booked until half a year later."
Lin Jie, pleased yet puzzled, asked, "Since sales are booming, why spend so much on hosting this new drug launch event?"
Fu Xiuyuan sighed and said, "First, no matter how hot the sales are, they still need promotion. Secondly, it's a chance to network with the major distributors in the provinces and cities."
"This generic drug, we could have gone for direct sales, but doing so would cut distributors' profits, risking a boycott from them."
"Mainly because Zhengmao Pharmaceutical's strength is weak, and we can't afford so many direct sales teams."
He chuckled and continued, "However, this isn't too bad. By foregoing some profits, we can bundle and sell other drugs produced by the company thanks to the demand for this generic drug."
"Lin Jie, your share of the profits will be settled on time at the beginning of July."
Lin Jie nodded gently.
According to his initial agreement with Fu Xiuyuan, Lin Jie receives ten percent of the sales revenue from this generic drug for the first five years.
From the sixth year, it decreases by one percent each year until it reaches five percent.
For new drugs developed based on this generic drug, Lin Jie will also enjoy a three percent revenue share.
Fu Xiuyuan earnestly said again, "Lin Jie, this generic drug can only be considered as stabilizing Zhengmao Pharmaceutical's decline and gaining a breather. However, for further development, there's still a lack of momentum."
Lin Jie understood his meaning.
However, the earliest patent expiration of the other three drugs he controls is five years away.
He casually said, "Let's solidify the foundation, strengthen our core skills first. You can't become fat from a single bite. Take this opportunity to thoroughly restructure the pharmaceutical company."
"Discover new opportunities, and I'll take care of you."
Fu Xiuyuan laughed, "You're right. I've been at the company for just over half a year, and there's still a long distance before fully mastering it."
"Lin Jie, don't let me wait hopelessly for several years for those new opportunities you're talking about."
"Hah, for such a large pharmaceutical company, entrusting hope on me—embarrassing, isn't it?"
Lin Jie teased and then reminded, "Drugs are different; this quality issue..."
Fu Xiuyuan immediately patted his chest, assuring, "Lin Jie, don't worry about this. It concerns patients' health and safety. Even if it costs my life, I won't make money without a conscience..."
Leaving the banquet hall, Lin Jie saw Lin Miao and Chen Lili huddled together, grinning as they checked out several gift bags in their hands, and asked with a smile, "What gifts? Made you so happy?"
Lin Miao showed the gift bags to Lin Jie and happily said, "Brother, these are LV wallets, clutches, key cases, and belts."
"One gift bag is for men, and this one is for women."
For these gifts, Lin Jie didn't feel much anymore, he just lightly acknowledged and asked Lu Kaicheng and Chen Lili, "Where are you two going? Shall I give you a ride?"
Lu Kaicheng laughed and declined, "Thanks, but there's no need."
"It's rare for Lili and me to have time together, so we're just strolling nearby and maybe watching a movie or something."
He then worriedly asked, "Lin Jie, you asked those guys to explain themselves. That one kid claims to be the nephew of the chairman of East Sea Real Estate; I suppose the identities of the other guys are not ordinary either."
"Will they join together to give you trouble?"
Lin Jie confidently said, "The richer and more prominent they are, the less likely they are to offend me."
"They're very cautious with their lives, and besides, their explanation is just some apologies and compensation, maybe pushing out a scapegoat."
He glanced at Chen Lili with a smile and said, "The deputy general manager of that company is just a wage earner destined to be sacrificed."
"Also, with their compensation, you might not have to worry much about the money for buying a house."
Lu Kaicheng quickly refused, "We can't accept this compensation."
"If it weren't for you today, let alone getting compensation from the other party, we wouldn't even have a chance to let off steam."
Lin Jie laughed, "Don't refuse, we're friends after all."
"Those guys act recklessly, relying on their family background and wealth. Just getting them to pay some compensation is letting them off easy..."
Watching that Phaeton drive into traffic and gradually move away, Lu Kaicheng couldn't help but sigh, "The best luck I've had in this life is knowing Lin Jie."
Feeling Chen Lili clutching his arm tighter, he slowly added, "But then, the greatest luck should be winning Lili's favor."
"Without your introduction, I wouldn't have had the chance to know Lin Jie."
Chen Lili arrogantly replied, "You're smart to recognize that."
"But, it's a pity about Li Ting. If she could still be with Lin Jie, wouldn't that be great."
Lu Kaicheng pouted and said, "Stop worrying about those two; they're both much better off than us."
"An Kexin is a wealthy heiress and company CEO. What's rarer is that she has no trace of a spoiled rich girl's personality."
"She's generous, thoughtful, and accommodating, and also very astute. She doesn't throw tantrums, making her especially suitable for someone like Lin Jie, who excels technically but lacks some skills in life and social interaction."
"And your girlfriend's new boyfriend is also outstanding, isn't he?"
Chen Lili mumbled, "An Kexin and Lin Jie get along well, we can see that."
"As for Li Ting and her new boyfriend?"
She said worriedly, "I'm really a bit concerned that Lin Jie's judgment about that person might come true."
"Aren't you worrying unnecessarily again?"
Lu Kaicheng comforted her, "That Li Ting isn't naive. She has received higher education and studied abroad as a top student; she can make her own judgments."
"Hey, Lili!"
He said excitedly, "We've already checked out a few houses. Why don't we, since we both have time, visit more properties with an agent today?"
Chen Lili's face broke into a smile as she looked at the crowd around them and asked softly, "Kaicheng, do you think they'll compensate us this time, and how much would it be?"
"Could it be a million?"
Lu Kaicheng dreamed aloud, "A million should be the least, right?"
On the way back, Lin Jie dialed An Kexin's number to report.
An Kexin's upbeat tone came through the phone, "You gained a hundred-year-old ginseng and found a companion for Nannan who's studying abroad. You've got quite a haul this time, Ajie!"
Lin Miao eagerly boasted, "Kexin sis, my brother personally taught a jerk a lesson. His moves were swift and simple, both cool and suave."
"Ajie, what happened?" An Kexin's serious voice came over the phone.
Lin Jie glanced at Lin Miao and reluctantly recounted the incident involving some people's harassment of Chen Lili and Lin Miao.
"Ajie, how could you handle this yourself?"
"What if something went wrong..."
Feeling troubled, Lin Jie listened bravely to An Kexin's worries until he promised several times not to be so reckless and impulsive in the future, finally calming her excessive concerns.
"Ajie, next weekend, the graduates will come to Binhai University for pre-employment training. So far, we've received confirmation from 213 people."
"How's the preparation on your end going?"
Lin Jie replied, "The experts I contacted have agreed. They will impart their experience to these newcomers through remote teaching or on-site lectures."
"But for myself, due to my current project, I don't have much time to train them."
An Kexin casually said, "Your project research is the most important. They just graduated; they wouldn't be able to use knowledge that's too advanced during training."
"By the way, congrats on receiving the highest vote count for the Binhai City's Top Ten Youth Award."
Lin Jie chuckled, "There's still a month for public announcement."
"The government is determined to delay granting this honor until the Youth Day on May 4th..."
Near the Jiuzun Club is a City People's Hospital.
The four youths accompanying the vice president to seek medical treatment were all showing impatience in the emergency hall.
Especially the teen who claimed to be the nephew of East Sea Real Estate's chairman, Shu Yueze, cursed, "Damn, did it get flushed down the toilet?"
"It's been so long, still not out?"
The youth who kept clutching his belly grimaced, "Maybe the arm was just reattached and isn't nimble, couldn't bring the treasure out yet..."
At that moment, a cry came from the direction of the restroom, "Someone quick, come here, someone quick, there's a person lying in the restroom who's not doing well."
All four youths had an ominous feeling and rushed to the restroom together...