Chapter 288: Peace and Tranquility (Part 1)
Jiang Ningyue brought Lux, President of Gale Medical Greater China, to Li Chunyan's villa.
In the eyes of middle-aged and elderly people, some of the most advanced technologies from Europe and the United States seem to be more worthy of their attention. Therefore, after seeing Lux personally introduce this unreleased product to them, everyone was even more convinced.
Many people are quick-witted. After seeing Lux, who would want to pass it on through Jiang Ningyue again?
However, Lux's next words extinguished their thoughts. "These things are all kept in our European laboratories and are strictly protected. Even I can't access them at will. Miss Jiang was able to obtain these goods because of her relationship with our group director, Irene. However, there are limits on their supply."
After hearing this, everyone understood that even if they took the initiative to find Lux in the future, they would probably be evaded with this excuse.
Everyone looked at Jiang Ningyue with something strange in their eyes. This guy was really lucky! Not only did he win Li Chunyan's favor, but he also had close relationships with these top foreign investors.
It was truly unbelievable. What benefits could Jiang Ningyue bring to these companies and capitalists? Why would they help her so much?
Although these people had many thoughts in their minds, they appeared cheerful and happy, praising Jiang Ningyue repeatedly. In a harmonious atmosphere, the gathering ended successfully.
After most people left, Lin Xuemei stayed. "Xiaoyue, I heard you have a good relationship with Mithril International. Many companies in Haizhou, even state-owned enterprises, are facing a significant shortage of raw materials. Many production lines have been shut down and have had to rely on central regulation. If you can bring in a dedicated line from abroad, you'll be doing a great job."
When Jiang Ningyue heard this, she subconsciously glanced at Li Chunyan.
Li Chunyan was also a little helpless. She had already refused, so why did Lin Xuemei bring it up again?
Wu Rui is not in a hurry, so why should you, the Minister of the United Front Work Department, be in a hurry?
However, since the other party brought it up in public, she couldn't directly refute Lin Xuemei's face. So, Li Chunyan also said with a smile:
"Xiaoyue, please help ask."
"Okay." Jiang Ningyue nodded, and suddenly thought of something, "Hasn't Mithril International and our Haizhou cooperated before?"
“Always.”
Li Chunyan, after all, had served as municipal party secretary and vice governor, so she knew a lot about the economy. "Haizhou has always had good relations with mining companies in Australia and America. Australian mining companies, in particular, account for almost 70% of Haizhou's mineral imports. However, due to the international situation, mineral imports have dropped sharply."
Lin Xuemei added, "It would be difficult to simply ask Mithril International to increase exports at the original price. After all, they are an American company and are afraid of national sanctions. However, they could use companies in South Africa, Southeast Asia, and other countries as backdoor listings."
Jiang Ningyue seemed to understand, "Does that mean these companies won't export to Haizhou anymore?"
"Export volumes have plummeted, restrictions are numerous, and prices are incredibly high," Lin Xuemei explained. "Since the second half of 2020, prices for metal mineral products, such as copper, iron ore, nickel, and lithium, have all hit record highs. Copper prices approached $10,500 per ton, iron ore prices briefly exceeded $233 per ton, and nickel prices briefly broke through $100,000 per ton, prompting the London Metal Exchange to halt trading. Meanwhile, lithium carbonate prices surged to a whopping $600,000 per ton amidst a surge in speculation."
Jiang Ningyue nodded, "I understand. I'll give it a try."
In times like this, capitalists tend to hoard goods to maximize prices, much like hoarding food in troubled times.
Li Chunyan added: "Just do your best."
"Understood."
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On the way out of Li Chunyan's house, Jiang Ningyue looked at Lux and asked, "Have you decided on a celebrity endorsement for your company's cosmetics? Can I recommend someone?"
Lux smiled and said, "Is it Miss Gu Meng? We have discussed it internally and decided to invite Miss Gu Meng to be the spokesperson for Schueller's SR brand in Greater China."
Cosmetics companies generally have four or five brands divided by price, and SR is Schueller's highest-end brand. I believe this brand will sweep the industry once it is launched.
After all, even the weakened versions of system masks and cosmetics are not something that ordinary cosmetics currently on the market can handle.
"I would like to thank your company on behalf of Gu Meng."
"You're welcome." Lux nodded with a smile.
After returning home, Jiang Ningyue told Gu Meng the good news, and Gu Meng was extremely happy. As a star, if you only have a fan base but cannot monetize it, then it is all empty fame.
Being favored by more and more big brands is an important manifestation of identity.
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In a villa area in Haibei City.
This villa area can't even be called a villa, it can be called a manor. As the most expensive residential area in Haibei City, the security here is comparable to that of the Municipal Party Committee and Government.
This villa is the "king of the buildings" in this complex. With three floors above ground and two below ground, it boasts an area exceeding 5,000 square meters. The two basement levels aren't used for parking, but rather as a gym, swimming pool, and the villa owner's personal vault.
In this vault, there are a large number of gold bars, antiques and treasures.
At this moment, the villa's owner was sitting in a magnificent living room, decorated in a European style and filled with all kinds of expensive furniture. A single sofa alone would cost over 300,000 yuan, and the entire set of furniture would cost an astronomical amount.
Sitting on the single sofa, looking coldly at the crowd below was Ning Ping'an, deputy mayor of Haibei City, Haizhou Province, member of the municipal government's party group, deputy secretary of the municipal political and legal committee, secretary of the municipal public security bureau's party committee, director, and inspector general.
Ning Ping'an has a handsome appearance, a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He started as a traffic policeman and worked his way up to where he is today. In addition to opportunities, he also worked hard.
He sighed and said with emotion, "I heard that 'Questioning Haizhou' is coming to Haibei City. It seems like it's not a good intention."
Everyone had different expressions after hearing this.
Who doesn't know the infamous "Questioning Haizhou" show? In each of its two episodes, officials have been brought down. In the first episode, even the mayor of Baihe City was imprisoned. If someone is targeted by "Questioning Haizhou," they're likely to suffer at least a small loss.
Ning Ping'an continued, "During this period of time, you should all be honest and use your own stupid brains to think carefully about whether there is anything you haven't dealt with properly. If someone catches you and you are targeted by "Questioning Haizhou", don't blame me for not helping you then."
Someone below heard this and couldn't help but say, "Master Ning, is it that serious? It's just a TV show, isn't it? How dare you attack you?"
Ning Pingan glanced at the person who spoke and said calmly, "Xiao Chen, you just came back from abroad and don't understand the situation in Haizhou in recent years. Do you know the Song brothers in Donghe?"
"I know." The man said calmly, "Didn't the second Song commit suicide? The eldest Song was sentenced to death. It was because of this incident that Governor Ouyang was imprisoned."
Ning Ping'an nodded and said, "This incident was done by Jiang Ningyue from 'Questioning Haizhou'."
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