On the minivan.
Zhuang Wen and Lu Ruxue sat in a row.
The middle-aged man was He Bo, the head of the Lu Group's branch in Jianing City.
He sat in the passenger seat and gave a detailed account of the current situation in Jianing City.
The lecture will focus particularly on the difficulties faced by Yuzhu Pharmaceutical and its cooperation with the Lu Group.
Zhuang Wen listened all the way and finally understood some of it.
The Lu Group has interests in multiple industries.
Recently, Lu's Group established a branch in Jianing City called Lu's Pharmaceutical, and is rapidly expanding its business through cooperation with Yuzhu Pharmaceutical, a well-known pharmaceutical company in Jianing City.
The current predicament stems from a new type of pill being developed by Yuzhu Pharmaceuticals, for which a large portion of Lu's Pharmaceuticals' funds are jointly owned by both parties.
The clinical trials are very good.
This pill was included in the supplies of some hospitals as soon as it hit the market.
However, after the doctor administered the medication, some patients' conditions suddenly worsened, and some were even sent to the emergency room.
Of course, they are now out of danger.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
However, Yuzhu Pharmaceutical's competitors bribed many media outlets to report on the matter extensively.
It's not really a case of malicious intent.
However, some media outlets have blatantly spread rumors, claiming that these pills are poisonous and have sent patients to their graves... and other such serious claims.
This goes beyond normal competitive behavior.
Although they wanted to refute the claims through the media, Yuzhu Pharmaceuticals was powerless to do so and could only watch helplessly as the situation worsened, eventually reaching a point where they were in dire straits.
Finally, the group checked into a five-star hotel in Jianing City.
Originally, Zhuang Wen wouldn't have been able to have a room by himself given his status, but because of his position as secretary, He Bo arranged a superior room for him, right next to Lu Ruxue's suite, which was comparable to a presidential suite.
This is a privilege that even Dong Qiang cannot enjoy.
"I appreciate Manager He's kindness, but isn't this a bit too ostentatious? After all, even Minister Dong doesn't receive this treatment. I'd rather just be treated like the other colleagues..."
Zhuang Wen secretly pulled He Bo out and said with a wry smile.
"Secretary Zhuang, you're too kind. You're President Lu's secretary, and you live next to her. If she needs anything, you can come whenever she calls. It's very convenient."
He Bo smiled broadly, with a hint of flattery in his expression.
He had a good relationship with Dong Qiang and had already learned from him that "Zhuang Wen has an extraordinary background," so he valued Zhuang Wen highly.
This is not just because Zhuang Wen is the president's secretary.
"That's true, but I still don't think it's a good idea..."
Zhuang Wen wanted to refuse, but He Bo shut him down with one sentence:
"Secretary Zhuang, relax. Didn't you see that President Lu hasn't made any statement about this? This means that she has already tacitly approved or agreed to this arrangement. So, Secretary Zhuang, your primary task now is not to refuse to stay in this room, but to serve President Lu well."
After much persuasion, He Bo finally convinced Zhuang Wen to accept it.
"Old He, Mr. Lu said to find a meeting room so we can discuss this together. Also, please bring the relevant materials so we can study them."
At this moment, Dong Qiang came over and relayed Lu Ruxue's instructions.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."
He Bo is also a capable person.
Zhuang Wen hadn't been in his room for long when he heard a colleague calling him from outside: "Secretary Zhuang, the meeting room has been found, please come out!"
"OK."
Zhuang Wen walked out of the room and followed his colleagues to the conference room.
There were many folders on the table in the conference room, and a group of people were sitting around them.
Lu Ruxue was already seated in the main seat, her delicate face cold and aloof. Hearing the sound, she glanced at Zhuang Wen, then casually looked away and continued reading the documents about the incident in her hand.
"Secretary Zhuang, come and sit down."
He Bo greeted Zhuang Wen.
Zhuang Wen walked over and sat down next to He Bo.
For the next few hours, Lu Ruxue didn't even glance at him.
Lu Ruxue seemed to be engrossed in studying the turmoil, but Zhuang Wen clearly noticed that Lu Ruxue's eyes were filled with a hint of ambiguity when she glanced at him out of the corner of her eye.
I don't know if it was awkwardness or indifference.
The sun gradually set.
Darkness enveloped the entire city of Jianing.
The group finally finished their discussion.
He Bo asked, "President Lu, should I notify the people at Yuzhu Pharmaceuticals that you've arrived?"
"No rush, let's hold off for now and see how things develop."
Lu Ruxue pondered for a moment.
Zhuang Wen secretly praised Lu Ruxue's actions.
According to He Bo and others, the situation in Jianing City is currently very chaotic, with a one-sided bias against Yuzhu Pharmaceuticals. The situation is very unfavorable, and neither the media nor the government is supporting Yuzhu Pharmaceuticals.
Moreover, undercurrents are surging in Jianing City, with various capital groups wanting to take this opportunity to strangle Yuzhu Pharmaceutical and devour everything it owns.
Yuzhu Pharmaceutical is currently in a very passive position.
First, the competitors came on strong, having made ample preparations, and their moves were earth-shattering.
Secondly, although the patient's condition has just improved, the ingredients of the medication have not yet been detected and will take some time. This period is the most dangerous time for Yuzhu Pharmaceutical.
Given the current situation, the Lu Group cannot get involved, otherwise it will definitely become the target of public criticism.
We need to wait until the ingredients of the pills are tested and the Lu Group is ready before we can make our move.
That concludes today's work.
He Bo had already booked a hotel, a five-star hotel.
Lu Ruxue glanced at Zhuang Wen without leaving a trace, then said casually, "You guys go ahead and eat. I'm a little tired, I'm going to rest first."
"Then I will bring the food to your room."
He Bo immediately said.
"No need, you guys go ahead and eat."
Lu Ruxue shook her head coldly, then left the conference room alone.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Zhuang Wen stepped forward and said with a smile, "We don't need to think too much. We just need to understand one thing: unconditionally obey President Lu's words."
He Bo thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well... alright, since Secretary Zhuang has said so, we can only go along with it."
Let's go!
"I heard that Manager He ordered some good food. I'll have to try it tonight."
"Jianing Hotel is a five-star hotel, but I, a local of Jianing City, have never been here, let alone eaten the food here. I was only able to come here for a meal thanks to Secretary Zhuang and Manager He."
Everyone arrived at the restaurant in high spirits.
"Haha, I promise you won't be disappointed tonight."
With Lu Ruxue absent, Zhuang Wen was very easygoing, and He Bo gradually relaxed, letting out a hearty laugh.
The group split into two tables.
After some polite refusals, Zhuang Wen sat down next to the main seat, which was left empty. After all, even if Lu Ruxue wasn't there, he couldn't just take her seat without permission.
Soon, one exquisite dish after another was served.
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