Chapter 287 Thoughts
"Gael Group."
Li Chunyan thought for a moment. "Is that the one ranked among the top three pharmaceutical companies in the world? Are they now researching cosmetics?"
"Yes, the facial mask you have is from their company. They acquired a cosmetics company two years ago and are also entering the cosmetics industry."
"oh."
Li Chunyan nodded. "How is your relationship with this group?"
"Not bad. I know their group director, Irene. This Irene may be one of the successors of the Gale Group in the future. Her family is the founder of this group and is also the largest shareholder."
Jiang Ningyue could still tell the truth to Li Chunyan, except for the system, of course.
"In other words, you can prevent others from getting these things?" Li Chunyan found the blind spot and asked back.
"Of course."
Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "As you know, there's a saying in the pharmaceutical industry that the best medicine is 'safe, ineffective, and expensive.' Pharmaceutical companies have always been committed to providing medicines that don't kill you, don't cause you any harm, and still make money."
The same is true in the cosmetics industry. Although Gale Group has a revolutionary product, they won't release it all at once. Instead, they'll release a series of modified versions. Therefore, unless there's a major change, they'll only release the product in a short period of time, perhaps even for a few years. "Not only in China, but also in the world, there are only a handful of people who can get the internal version."
There's a joke circulating online: during the hepatitis C pandemic, a potent drug for the disease emerged: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir Tablets. When the drug was first released, the company that developed it was raking in the dough.
However, because the drug was so effective, with a cure rate exceeding 90%, the number of patients and revenue plummeted in the second year, and the company almost went bankrupt.
Therefore, it is basic common sense for pharmaceutical companies to "nurture the enemy to protect themselves."
"That's good."
Li Chunyan laughed after hearing this. "Since you understand this principle, you should also understand that you can't bring everything at once. Since Lin Xuemei wants to apply neck cosmetics, then you should bring out the ones specifically for neck care. Do you understand?"
"clear."
Jiang Ningyue responded with a smile.
After hanging up the phone, Gu Meng asked curiously, "What are you talking about? The mask you used on me?"
"yes."
Jiang Ningyue nodded, "How about that facial mask?"
"It's pretty good. I'm on TV shows and wear makeup every day, which makes my skin a little fragile. No matter whether I buy a mask or the ones given to me by companies, they're not as good as the one you gave me." Gu Meng asked curiously, "Is Gale Medical going to enter the cosmetics market?"
"That should be the case." Jiang Ningyue was just being perfunctory. How could she know the specific operation of Gale Medical? "I just heard it from others."
“Which cosmetics company did they acquire?”
"Schuler?"
"Wow, it's a big brand." Gu Meng said a little embarrassedly, "Then please ask them if they need a brand spokesperson. If my status is not high enough, I can downgrade it."
The levels of brand spokespersons are also very complicated, such as global spokespersons, Asia-Pacific spokespersons, etc.
"Is your status not enough?" Jiang Ningyue said with a smile, "I'll ask for you."
"Thank you Yueyue, you are the best."
As he spoke, Gu Meng threw himself on Jiang Ningyue.
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During this period, after a short break, the reporter of the "Questioning Haizhou" column went to Beihai City for an unannounced visit. December is not only the last episode of "Questioning Haizhou" in 2021, but also because of the two sessions held by Haizhou Province in January 2022, "Questioning Haizhou" in January will definitely be cancelled.
At the same time, the Chinese New Year is in February. According to the provincial party committee leaders, wouldn’t the people be upset if such programs were broadcast during the Chinese New Year?
Therefore, the February episode was also suspended.
The show will be broadcast again in March, when Jiang Ningyue will take a leave of absence to study at the Provincial Party School's Youth Program. She will be back in July, and when Jiang Ningyue takes over "Questioning Haizhou" again, it will be in August.
More than half a year had already passed, so for this episode of "Questioning Haizhou," Jiang Ningyue wasn't going to take it easy like she had done in Xisui City, where she'd only covertly investigate minor issues. Now that she had the permission of Haibei City Mayor Wang Ximing, Jiang Ningyue was ready to go all out.
So, Jiang Ningyue called Qingfeng again, "Feng, have you felt bored recently?"
"No." Qing Feng smiled, "I've been very fulfilled and busy lately."
"I'll find you something to do. Go to Haibei City and conduct a thorough investigation, focusing on corruption."
"I'm busier than your Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection all day long. Do you want to assign me a public office?"
"I don't have that power. Wait for someone who has it."
"Come on." Qing Feng asked, "Who has offended you again? The mayor of Haibei City?"
"If you don't want to investigate the mayor, investigate the directors below."
"Isn't that too broad? Give me a target."
"The Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, the Public Security Bureau, and the Ocean Bureau." Jiang Ningyue relayed Li Chunyan's request, then added, "If there are any new or major discoveries, you can also tell me."
"Got it." Qing Feng nodded, "I'll tell you the first time I have news."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Jiang Ningyue, as usual, transferred the activity funds to Qingfeng through the system. She then contacted Mr. A and Mr. B and sent them to Haibei City as well.
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On December 5, everyone gathered at Li Chunyan's home again.
Lin Xuemei arrived early. She sat in the villa and chatted with Li Chunyan. "I didn't expect Xiaoyue to have such a wide network of contacts. She's even related to the Gale Group. I heard that Xiaoyue's family lives in the countryside in Shannan, right?"
Although it was just a casual chat, Li Chunyan still replied, "Xiaoyue also told me about this. The relationship is quite complicated. Xiaoyue is a journalist after all, and has a wide network of contacts. She first met Nina, the director of Mithril International. Irene, the director of the Gale Group, is a close friend of Nina. After a few interactions, they became familiar with each other."
"So that's how it is. There's this connection as well."
Lin Xuemei suddenly realized, "Due to the trade war, domestic mineral resources are currently in short supply in Haizhou, and even many listed companies are experiencing resource shortages. If we have a relationship with Mithril International, could this problem be alleviated?"
Many people believe that China is vast and rich in resources. However, due to the limited production capacity of mineral resources, many industries are indeed facing a shortage of raw materials after being affected by the trade war.
Although Mithril International is unlikely to support them openly, it is not a problem to find a shell company in private to solve the urgent problems of some companies in Haizhou.
Li Chunyan smiled and said, "Xuemei, this is not something you and I should consider."
In fact, Li Chunyan had thought about this matter a long time ago. However, for Jiang Ningyue, this kind of thing would have almost no benefits if done well, but would be disadvantageous if done wrong.
Jiang Ningyue was 26 years old, and even if the case was handled, she wouldn't be promoted to a full-time official. She would just be recorded in the provincial party committee.
However, with Li Chunyan around, does Jiang Ningyue still need to rely on favors and charity from others?
So Li Chunyan didn't plan to let Jiang Ningyue get involved in this matter.
Although Lin Xuemei was the head of the United Front Work Department and not in charge of the economy, she was a staunch local figure. She had heard local entrepreneurs mention this issue frequently, so when she heard Li Chunyan's words, her thoughts became active.
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