The raw materials prepared by Xu did not meet the requirements of the LAN Group, which resulted in the product being constantly tested and the parameters of the ratio being adjusted.

Xu Fan also mentioned this issue to her. Steven hoped more than once to change the supplier of this batch of Xu's products. The laboratory also gave feedback to the higher-ups many times, but the group's top management seemed not to have heard it and still insisted on the original procurement plan.

If this continues, not only will it be time-consuming and laborious, but the efficacy of the product described during the original promotion will also be greatly reduced.

Xu Nanzhi frowned as he looked at the parameters written on the report page by page.

Thinking that the people in the Xu family were really hypocritical from top to bottom, she was really fed up with it.

It's simply a mess. How can such a large enterprise last long if it has so much internal corruption?

Now here, she really can't see any trace of the legacy left by Lao Xu.

You rolled your eyes as there was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Xu Fan pushed the door open and walked in.

"Boss, this is the report and data I just got from the lab this morning."

Xu Nanzhi took it and asked Xu Fan directly without even looking at it: "How is it?"

Xu Fan shook his head. "It still doesn't work. The team Steven brought here has been working overtime in the lab to debug the data, but it still doesn't work."

"They were very straightforward and hoped we could replace the raw materials."

"But this matter has been reported before. The board of directors' opinion is that they should do more debugging. They said that replacing the raw materials is too complicated. These are partners that the group has worked with for many years. It is impossible to find a replacement at the last minute."

"Besides, it looks like they don't actually want to change it. These are all excuses."

After listening to Xu Fan, Xu Nanzhi frowned slightly. "I think about it. After being here for so long, you still haven't figured out a lot of things about Xu's. From top to bottom, they're all taking kickbacks. Profits are paramount, and quality takes a back seat. That's why Xu's products rely more on large-scale marketing and influencers."

"Okay, I'll talk about this at the meeting this afternoon."

Xu Nanzhi looked down at the latest report, and Xu Fan spoke again, "The LAN Group team has been constantly adjusting the parameters, and some of the raw materials are acceptable. However, the quality of two of them is extremely poor. It's not a matter of passing off inferior products as good ones, but rather a matter of passing off fakes as genuine products."

"The things are different, and no matter how I adjust the parameters, I won't get any effect."

Looking at the two raw materials circled on the report, Xu Nanzhi asked, "Do you know anything about these two?"

Xu Fan nodded. "I understand part of it. One of these species has a low yield nowadays, and most of it is cultivated artificially. There are very few wild ones."

"But we only need what we grow."

"I also discussed this with them, and they said that all skincare products on the market that involve this kind of raw material now use substitutes, because this way, the cost will be greatly reduced."

For a moment, Xu Nanzhi fell silent. Saving costs is good, but making the fake look real is not the way to go. After all, the effect is different.

"Okay, I get it. Let me think about this. The new product is less than two months away from launch. If we need to replace the raw materials, how long it will take to debug is unknown. I'm mainly worried that the new product won't be launched on time. This is a huge problem."

"Go contact some new suppliers first and see how much goods you can transfer as quickly as possible."

If it really doesn't work, make a small batch and send it to the laboratory to try and see if it works. I will also contact them.

"OK."

Rubbing his eyebrows, Xu Nanzhi sighed softly.

"I heard that you take Lin Miaomiao with you wherever you go lately?"

Xu Fan was stunned at first, then spoke freely, "Lin Miaomiao is very efficient and has good communication skills. Sometimes I will give her some projects to follow up on."

Xu Nanzhi was expecting this evaluation. She stared at the coffee in front of her, tapping her fingers lightly on the table, as if she was listening and thinking.

"What do you think of Ning Zao?"

Xu Nanzhi's tone was very light. Xu Fan thought for a moment and replied, "Somewhat showy, sensitive, and slow in doing things."

Xu Nanzhi raised an eyebrow: "It is indeed a bit sensitive."

Then he raised his chin and said, "Hey, the coffee they made for me this morning was freshly ground. They said it was made well. However, it's a little too sweet."

Xu Fan knew Xu Nanzhi's preferences and was stunned: "Then I'll go out and tell her not to pick you up anymore."

She shook her head. "Of course, it's all from the heart. If he wants to drink, then he can. Whether he drinks or not is my business. She's a little sensitive. If you tell her, what if she starts to think too much? Let's just leave it at that for now and observe for a while."

"It wouldn't matter if he's just inefficient. He can do odd jobs. As long as his intentions are right, it's no big deal for me to have another idler."

"The overall environment is not good right now. As long as she doesn't mess things up, it doesn't matter. We're not the ones paying her anyway."

"Lin Miaomiao will have to work harder, so she might feel unbalanced. Give her a bigger bonus privately. After all, compensation should be proportional to income."

Xu Nanzhi's words made Xu Fan laugh, and he nodded: "Then let's do as you say."

After Xu Fan left, Xu Nanzhi's eyes were still on the data he gave him, and he didn't move away for a long time.

He seemed to be lost in thought.

After thinking for a long time, he took out his cell phone and called Zhou Fang.

The phone rang for a long time before he answered: "Hello!"

This somewhat tired voice surprised Xu Nanzhi.

"What are you doing? You look so listless." Xu Nanzhi asked.

"My dear aunt, look at what time it is here now. It's early morning. The fact that I can answer your call is enough to prove our friendship."

I forgot about this matter. A trace of regret flashed across Xu Nanzhi's face, but since he had already called, it would be a pity not to talk about the business: "Sorry, I forgot that you have time difference on your business trip. I will make it up to you when I come back."

"I called you mainly to ask if you know of any manufacturers that can provide the raw materials purslane and arbutin?"

"What the hell? I've never heard of it."

Zhou Fang spoke in confusion.

Xu Nanzhi explained: "These are the raw materials needed for skin care products. Do you know any relevant manufacturers?"

Zhou Fang was silent for a moment. "Does that purslane sound like it needs to be planted? If so, I remember Jiang Corporation should have a large Chinese herbal medicine plantation. They should have it."

"Their family is one of the largest in China. I'm not too sure about the other one, but Wen Yan is an experimenter, so he should know something about it, right? You can ask him."