Zhang Fan rode in Ji Zhi's car and took Liu Li to Su's Chinese Medicine Factory.
He was greeted by a young man of similar age.
The other person was wearing a long-sleeved shirt. Ji Zhi was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked up at the sky. The sun in the sky was scorching. Even though there had been several days of heavy rain, it had not been able to take away the heat. The temperature was still very high.
The young man had a clean-cut and handsome face, with a square face that exuded masculinity. However, his skin was very pale, almost sickly pale. Although he was tall, he was very thin, practically a walking bamboo pole.
His eyes were gentle, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, his smile was warm, and he exuded an aura of tranquility and peace. Before Liu Li could introduce him, he extended his hand to Zhang Fan: "Hello, my name is Su Bin."
Zhang Fan had heard of Su Bin's name before. Yuan Dao had mentioned that the Su family planned to give the Chinese medicine factory to Su Bin, but Su Bin was in poor health and Su Wang was incompetent yet still wanted to inherit the factory.
Just by looking at Su Bin's face, you can tell that he has been in poor health since childhood, has been sick for many years, and is physically weak. It seems that even breathing requires a lot of effort.
Aside from causing Su Wang to be kicked out of the Su family by Su Zhiye last time, and saving Yuan Xin, Zhang Fan didn't think he had any connection with the Su family.
Zhang Fan shook hands and got straight to the point: "My name is Zhang Fan."
I don't know if the other party is friend or foe, but I'll deal with whatever comes my way.
"Zhang Fan, that Dr. Zhang?" Su Bin's pupils suddenly dilated.
You know me?
Su Bin's eyes burned with admiration and worship: "You're very famous. I heard you saved several patients who had been given a death sentence by doctors."
Ji Zhi already knew Zhang Fan's abilities, so he remained relatively calm.
Liu Li was shocked. He knew that Zhang Fan was a skilled doctor, but he thought he was only slightly famous. He didn't expect that he was already so famous.
He couldn't help but puff out his chest, feeling a sense of pride.
Zhang Fan: "I heard you'd only sell medicine if you met me?"
Su Bin looked embarrassed: "Actually, I have a favor to ask, but I'm afraid you won't see me, so I can only act like a villain this time."
He led Zhang Fan to the reception room, which was actually a small room with a set of solid wood tables and chairs that took up most of the room. The paint on the walls was peeling off, revealing the cement walls underneath.
Su Bin brewed a pot of tea and placed a cup in front of each person: "I won't hide it from you, our pharmaceutical factory is about to go bankrupt."
Liu Li exclaimed in surprise, "I saw that your medicine is sold all over the country."
Su Bin sighed and shook his head slightly: "There are many charlatans who use the name of traditional Chinese medicine to swindle and cheat people everywhere, ruining the reputation of traditional Chinese medicine. There are also those who have capital to promote Western medicine and smear traditional Chinese medicine, trying to make traditional Chinese medicine extinct, which makes fewer and fewer customers buy Chinese medicine."
“The factory is not doing well, but most of our employees are long-term workers who have worked hard for decades and are not yet of retirement age. If we were to lay them off, we probably wouldn’t be able to support their families. We have no choice but to grit our teeth and persevere. But now foreign capital is getting involved.”
Foreign capital acquires Chinese medicine factories at high prices, then replaces the raw materials with substandard products that have poor efficacy, and sells them at low prices. Customers cannot tell the difference and will think that although the manufacturers are different, the names of the medicines are the same, so the efficacy is the same, and they will generally choose to buy the cheaper medicines.
However, this medicine was ineffective, and customers gradually lost faith in traditional Chinese medicine because it did not work for them.
Manufacturers who originally used high-quality ingredients are now finding it even harder to sell their medicine.
In economics, this is called "bad money drives out good money." It's like crowding onto a bus: everyone is queuing properly and following the rules, but those who don't follow the rules manage to grab seats.
It could also cause law-abiding passengers to wait for several trips before being unable to board, and over time, no one will follow the rules anymore.
Su Bin smiled bitterly: "Xiao Rizi wants to spend two million to buy our pharmaceutical factory. This will cause the factory workers to lose their jobs, and customers who really need the medicine will have even less chance of buying it. So I want to buy the prescription for treating the plague."
Zhang Fan was puzzled: "The plague will only last for a short time, you won't make any money even if you buy it."
Su Bin touched his nose sheepishly and said honestly, "Actually, I have connections. There's also a plague outbreak in F continent. Although they don't have much money there, the volume is huge, so I can at least make some money."
As he spoke, he carefully observed Zhang Fan. Although his expression was calm, the way he was slightly gripping his trouser leg betrayed his anxiety.
What if Zhang Fan refuses to sell the formula?
The thought that his family's century-old pharmaceutical factory was about to be destroyed in his hands filled Su Bin's eyes with deep reluctance and sadness.
Zhang Fan neither agreed nor refused: "Let me take a look at your factory first."
Su Bin led Zhang Fan and the others on a tour of the traditional Chinese medicine factory. Along the way, they encountered many workers who greeted Su Bin with smiles.
It wasn't a fawning smile, but a genuine liking for Su Bin.
Moreover, judging from Su Bin's appearance, he had a high nose bridge and full lips, indicating wisdom and eloquence; his chin and neck line were upright, suggesting a steadfast pursuit of his goals; and his face was amiable, indicating a kind heart.
You won't get ripped off if you work with this kind of person.
If it works out, he has countless recipes that he can use to do even more business.
After the tour, Su Bin cautiously asked, "Dr. Zhang, may I ask if we can cooperate?"
Zhang Fan's prescription was Su Bin's last hope.
During the factory tour, he secretly observed Zhang Fan's expression. Zhang Fan did not reveal a trace of joy or dislike throughout the entire visit, making it impossible for anyone to guess his thoughts.
Zhang Fan: "Have you taken my medicine?"
Su Bin shook his head. He knew that Zhang Fan had a medicine that could cure the plague after drinking it, and it had cured many people. One of the ingredients was old tangerine peel, and he had a lot of it.
Zhang Fan: "You drink a bowl first."
Su Bin was puzzled, especially when he saw that the medicine was particularly potent. Given his physical condition, he was afraid that just one bowl would be enough to kill him.
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