"Sigh, another month's work has been for nothing."
Zhao Weiguang sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.
Why does he never win a bet?
"Old Zhao, you have to accept your loss."
He Xianwei gloated.
Zhao Weiguang, a novice with a serious gambling addiction, has been betting on every little thing since he came to Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory, but he always loses.
I wonder if this bet will teach him a lesson.
"Then, Ruan girl, tell me, what's the ratio of our pills? Can we put them into production?"
Although He Xianwei was satisfied with the prepared pills, he still wanted to hear Ruan Qiushui's opinion.
"Mr. He, Mr. Zhao, I think..."
Based on her own judgment, Ruan Qiushui offered her opinions on the research and formulation of medicinal materials.
The five students standing nearby were stunned when Professor Ruan smoothly recited the ingredients of the pill.
Hearing her professional guidance, I wish I had an extra brain.
The differences between people are not just a little bit.
"Yes, how come I didn't think of that?"
"So that's how it can be done."
He Xianwei and Zhao Weiguang picked up the pills and fell into deep thought.
Not wanting to disturb her, Ruan Qiushui quietly gave some instructions and left the R&D department.
A week later, following Yunnan Baiyao and Compound Ginseng Pills, Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory launched another miraculous drug.
Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory and its pharmacies achieved record-breaking sales performance.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Ruan Qiushui developed a secret formula for a heart-saving pill called "SuX Jiuxin Wan," which became an instant hit among middle-aged and elderly people on social media.
The Compound Danshen Tablets and Compound Danshen Dripping Pills launched later also received a warm response.
Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory was at the height of its popularity and its momentum was unstoppable.
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In November 1980, Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory completed its expansion, with its production capacity more than tripling.
In December 1980, Renshan Pharmacy transformed from a regional chain to a national chain, with sixteen chain stores.
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February 25, 1981, just a few days after the Lantern Festival.
After spending the New Year in Hongqi Brigade, Ruan Qiushui and Gu Changfeng led the children back to Beijing.
"Sister Qiu, you're finally back."
Zhou Yi had been waiting outside the Ruan family's house for the past two days, hoping to see Ruan Qiushui as soon as possible.
"What's up?"
Ruan Qiushui let Gu Changfeng and his younger siblings take the children inside first, while she waited for Zhou Yi to discuss matters.
"Sister Qiu, a chain pharmacy called Fushengtang has appeared. Apart from our factory's secret medicine, all other medicines are exactly the same as the ones we sell."
“These Fushengtang pharmacies are all located near our branch, siphoning off our customers. They can be found in every province and city with Renshan Pharmacy, except for Beijing.”
"The Fushengtang Pharmacy deliberately opened so close to Renshan Pharmacy, clearly intending to take advantage of it and rise to the top."
"What's even more infuriating is that they seem to be working against us. Not only are their prices lower, but they also offer larger doses of medicine, completely disrupting the market."
Zhou Yi has been so anxious these past two days that he's developed blisters on his lips.
The sudden appearance of Fushengtang caught Zhou Yi off guard.
Ren Shan Pharmacy's business also plummeted due to the emergence of Fu Sheng Tang.
If it weren't for the secret formula medicines like Yunnan Baiyao and Compound Ginseng Pills, the store would probably have no customers long ago.
"What's the rush? You're so old, you're about to become a father, be more mature."
She thought it must be something serious to make Zhou Yi so anxious, but it turned out to be nothing more than this.
Ruan Qiushui patted Zhou Yi on the shoulder, not caring at all.
Apart from Yunnan Baiyao, Compound Ginseng Pills, and SuX Jiuxin Pills, the other medicines produced by Renshan Pharmaceutical Factory are not based on any secret formula.
It is quite easy for anyone who is willing to read more medical books and consult renowned doctors to develop and produce it.
She never intended to dominate the domestic pharmaceutical market, so what does it matter if there are many counterfeit products?
As long as Ren Shan Pharmaceutical Factory strictly controls the quality and efficacy of its medicines, it has nothing to fear from being surpassed.
"But our store's revenue these past two days is less than one-tenth of what it used to be."
If things continue like this, how can we keep the shop open? I'm afraid we'll have to close it down.
"Why are you looking so dejected? Have you forgotten about the snow-white skin thing?"
Ruan Qiushui asked.
Back then, Xueji (a skincare brand) was also envied and copied, but what happened? Those customers who were looking for cheap deals still obediently came back, not only continuing to support Xueji but also becoming die-hard fans.
The same applies to this counterfeit incident.
Even if the ingredients of the medicine are the same, she is confident that she can optimize the efficacy of the medicine by improving the raw materials, proportions, and manufacturing process, and thus surpass the other party.
"I see."
Zhou Yi also thought of the previous incident with Xueji and nodded.
With Sister Qiu as his pillar of support, he felt more at ease.
"Don't do anything these next few days. Just continue with what you were doing at the pharmacy and the factory."
Ruan Qiushui gave a few instructions and then went home.
"Is Ms. Ruan home? My name is He Jianghai. I have some business to attend to."
Ruan Qiushui was talking to Gu Changfeng about Fushengtang when He Jianghai arrived.
"So it's Mr. He Jianghai, please come in."
Ruan Qiushui was deeply impressed by He Jianghai, not because the He family was a major client, but because of other reasons.
At the Ancient and Modern Auction House, the only customers who asked for more tea were those who wanted more snacks. But He Jianghai was the first to ask for more tea and snacks, and even asked if he could take them to go.
It would be hard for Ruan Qiushui not to remember.
"Ms. Ruan, I'm here today on the orders of my elder brother, He Jiangbo, to deliver some documents to you."
He Jianghai handed the brown paper bag to Ruan Qiushui, exchanged a few polite words, and then took his leave.
Gu Changfeng, who was playing with a child not far away, raised an eyebrow and coughed when he heard He Jiangbo's name.
He had already received word that He Jiangbo, the eldest son of the He family, harbored ill intentions towards his wife, but after being rejected by her a few times, he had stopped showing up.
I can't believe they dared to let someone deliver things to his wife right in front of him? Do they think Gu Changfeng is dead?
He Jiangbo: I really want Ms. Ruan to die, since she is widowed.
"Want to take a look?"
Ruan Qiushui handed the brown paper bag in her hand to Gu Changfeng.
She had no idea what her man was thinking.
"No, thank you."
Gu Changfeng waved his hand, feigning composure, indicating that he didn't care at all.
You still have to put on an act in front of your wife.
As for what kind of trouble he might secretly cause for the He family, that's something I can't tell my wife.
"If you don't want to hear it, I'll read it to you."
Ruan Qiushui knew that her husband was insecure, so she opened the brown paper bag and took out the papers inside.
"The report contained the results of a survey about Fushengtang."
"The investigation by the He family revealed that Fushengtang was backed by the Fu family of H City and the Wang family of Beijing."
As Ruan Qiushui read, she read it aloud to Gu Changfeng.
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