Meng Feng's medicine was already 20% more expensive than normal, and if it were increased by another 30%, his costs would increase by 50%.
That bastard is really ruthless. He dares to act so recklessly just because his uncle works in the drug administration department.
“Robbing is illegal, we’re doing business here,” Meng Feng said smugly. “Either do as I say, or my uncle will bankrupt your company.”
"Director Gao, you hold an important position and are a public servant. You are supposed to do things for the country and the people. You can't use this as an excuse to prevent my formula from being approved, can you?" Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
"Don't worry about that. If it passes the approval, I will of course sign it. But the process will be a bit slow. It's not impossible for the review to take a year and a half, or even three to five years." Gao Xiangyang sneered and directly threatened: "I don't care about such a long process. It's hard to say whether your company can wait until that day."
"Director Gao, this is pointless." Ye Xingchen shook his head: "Can't we have a proper talk?"
"Are you planning to have a proper talk with me? You seem pretty arrogant. Let me put it this way, in Tianhai Zhongcheng Pharmaceutical Company's territory, I'm the one who calls the shots, and nobody can change my mind." Gao Xiangyang sneered, "Do you believe I can bankrupt your company?"
"I believe you. You really do have that ability." Ye Xingchen nodded.
"Hehe, Ye Xingchen, don't think you're so capable. The common people can't fight with officials; that's an age-old principle." Meng Feng sneered, "The money you paid is protection money. Once you've paid this money, no one in Tianhai will make things difficult for you in the future."
"But if you don't spend this money, then I'm sorry, your company will have to go out of business."
“Alright, I understand. Meng Feng, I’ve really learned something today. Your uncle, a mere director, dares to bully others like this. It’s outrageous.” Ye Xingchen laughed and stood up, saying, “I’m making this clear today: my Xingchen Group will not purchase a single penny of traditional Chinese medicine from your company.”
"Then you're asking for death." Meng Feng was furious. He said to Gao Xiangyang, "Uncle, this kid doesn't know what's good for him. I think we should teach him a lesson."
"You're pretty stubborn, huh? Looks like you're young and hot-blooded. In that case, let's not talk anymore. Your company's next dozen or so formulas will fail the approval process, and your company will be shut down tomorrow due to fire safety and permit issues." Gao Xiangyang sneered, stood up, and prepared to leave.
"Ye Xingchen, starting a company isn't easy. Spend money to ensure safety, understand?" Meng Feng sneered, "I'm giving you one last chance."
"I don't care about spending money, but I'm not happy if it's spent on dogs like you." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly: "Director Gao, I'm treating today, and I've also invited other friends over. He'll be here soon. Since you're already here, why don't you sit down and wait?"
"Oh, so you've managed to pull some strings?" Gao Xiangyang sneered. "I'd like to see which big shot you've invited over."
"Ye Xingchen, save your breath. It's true you know some people, but they can't help you," Meng Feng sneered. "In this world, truth is always in the hands of a minority."
“That’s right, truth is in the hands of a few, but the power your uncle holds doesn’t really qualify him as someone who can grasp the truth,” Ye Xingchen laughed.
"You're so stubborn. Let's see how long you can keep it up." Gao Xiangyang roared.
"Haha, bro, what brings you to treat us today? I've already turned down several engagements. I can't drink today; I have a meeting this afternoon."
Just then, a hearty laugh rang out, and Xu Liangping walked in, laughing heartily.
"Brother Xu is here." Ye Xingchen went up to greet him and shook hands with Xu Liangping: "I don't come here without a reason. I've encountered some difficulties and would like to ask for your help."
"You're being too polite. Brother, just tell me what you need. I'll do my best in anything I can," Xu Liangping said with a smile.
The moment Xu Liangping walked in, Gao Xiangyang's face turned a deep shade of liver.
When Gao Xiangyang saw Xu Liangping address Ye Xingchen as "brother," his vision blurred, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
Who is Xu Liangping? He's the big boss of their Drug Administration Bureau. He was just promoted recently, and he has connections behind him. It's highly likely that he'll be promoted directly to the provincial department within two or three years.
More importantly, his immediate superior, the deputy director who was parachuted in, was not from the same faction as Xu Liangping. To make matters worse, Xu Liangping was actually in charge of all his personnel transfer work.
Simply put, whether he dies or is promoted, it all comes down to a single sentence from Xu Liangping.
"Brother Xu, do you know Director Gao?" Ye Xingchen glanced at Gao Xiangyang.
"Xiao Gao, what are you doing here?" Xu Liangping was taken aback.
Actually, Xu Liangping is a few years younger than Gao Xiangyang, but Gao Xiangyang is already several ranks higher than him, directly becoming a bureau chief. It's really infuriating to compare yourself to others.
"Director Xu, I..." Gao Xiangyang raised his head and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.
"Brother, what's going on? Tell me." Xu Liangping's face darkened. Based on his experience, he already had a general idea of what was happening.
Gao Xiangyang shuddered, his face turned pale, and he looked at Ye Xingchen with pleading eyes, hoping that Ye Xingchen would show mercy.
"Brother Xu, it's like this, Director Gao's nephew owns a traditional Chinese medicine company, and I need some traditional Chinese medicine, so he came to me." Ye Xingchen looked troubled: "Director Gao asked me to purchase goods from his nephew's company."
“This wouldn’t have been a problem, but our company has high requirements for drug quality. His nephew’s company doesn’t meet the standards, and the price is 50% higher. This is putting me in a difficult position, Brother Xu.”
Gao Xiangyang's vision went black. Ye Xingchen looked like a wronged weakling, which meant he had been pushed directly into a fire pit.
"Is that so?" Xu Liangping roared, "Gao Xiangyang, is this true?"
"No, it's a misunderstanding, Director Xu, it's all a misunderstanding." Gao Xiangyang was so scared he almost wet himself.
"Director Gao said that no one can do anything about Tianhai Pharmaceutical Company's little territory. That's why he plans to check my company's qualifications and fire safety tomorrow, using it as an excuse to shut down my company." Ye Xingchen is not the kind of person to repay evil with kindness. If he doesn't teach him a lesson this time, he will definitely bite back in the future.
"Misunderstanding? Gao Xiangyang, you are also a director of the Drug Administration, holding an important position. Are you doing what a civil servant should do? You parasites who hold positions without doing your jobs are becoming more and more lawless." Xu Liangping was furious.
Gao Xiangyang was thoroughly scolded. He bowed his head in fear, trembling incessantly, not daring to utter a sound.
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