Chapter 364 Trusting Her Character
Hanshu Group originally planned to launch the new product at the end of the month, and the promotion can continue as planned. Ximei is working hard to produce the packaging materials to ensure that the delivery date is not delayed.
Han Xi was still conducting final tests, and she was very pleased with the several perfumes developed by Tang Yi.
"How's the factory's progress? It'll be on the market in two weeks, so you need to keep a close eye on it."
Perfume is the flagship product of Han Shu Group. It has never made a mistake in more than ten years, and it cannot be allowed to have any problems under her management.
Tang Yi replied confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Han. I just came back from the factory. Everything went smoothly. I've already sent samples for testing and there were no problems. A batch of finished products has already been completed."
Han Xi nodded in satisfaction. Although Tang Yi was young, she was experienced, organized, and meticulous in her work, which pleased her greatly. It was the right choice to recruit her in the first place.
"That's good. A batch of packaging materials will be delivered this afternoon, and we'll package some of them then."
Tang Yi said with emotion, "President Han, thank you for giving me the opportunity to showcase myself. I will develop more products for the group in the future."
Seeing her positive attitude, Han Xi smiled with satisfaction, "You're so motivated, I believe you can definitely become a top perfume master."
Hearing her benefactor praise her like that, Tang Yi was so happy she felt like she could fly away. Just as she was about to respond, the door to the research and development room was pushed open, and Leng Yu walked in hurriedly with a serious expression.
Seeing Leng Yu's reaction, she knew something was wrong. She walked up to Han Xi and then looked at Tang Yi, who was smiling.
"Xiaoyu, what's wrong with that expression?"
"President Han, five perfumes have appeared on the market today, with the exact same names and scents as our new product, and even the same promotional phrases."
Both of them were stunned by these words. Tang Yi's eyes widened in disbelief as she rushed over and grabbed Leng Yu's hand.
"You're saying these perfumes are already on the market? How could that be? That's impossible. We've only just finished producing the finished products."
“I’ve already put them in Mr. Han’s office. You can see them for yourself. These perfumes have attracted attention as soon as they were launched and are selling very well. I heard that the factory has already received a lot of orders.”
Leng Yu looked at her with suspicion. It was obvious that the formula had been leaked and someone had produced it ahead of time and put it on the market before them.
Leng Yu added, "President Han, it seems we've encountered a mole."
Anyone with eyes could tell she was referring to Tang Yi, after all, she developed five perfumes in just half a month, a feat that even experienced researchers would find difficult to achieve.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that she is truly a genius, but she has not made a name for herself in this industry for many years, which shows that such a thing is impossible.
"I didn't, Mr. Han, I would never do anything to harm the group."
Tang Yi's face was extremely grim. These perfume formulas were the culmination of her years of hard work. Her previous companies didn't value her and only used her as an assistant. Every time she presented her research and development, she was rejected.
She only had the opportunity to showcase her talents with Han Xi, and was willing to share her long-hidden formula, combining it with current trends and Han Xi's guidance to complete the project.
This matter could be a big deal or a small deal. Han Xi said seriously, "Let's go to the office and see what's going on."
When the group returned to the office, Han Xi saw five perfumes on the table, and even the outer packaging was the same as what they had ordered.
If Hanshu Group's formula was stolen, how did the other party know that they had selected those packaging materials?
Han Xi picked up a bottle to examine it. The company name was unfamiliar; she had never seen it in Chongqing before.
"Have you checked this company's qualifications? Who is the boss behind it?"
"This company is registered overseas, and the owner is Jefferson."
Han Xi found the name very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Before she could think further, someone at the door spoke.
"Jefferson's business mainly focuses on electronics and has never been involved in the beauty industry. The fact that they were able to produce a best-selling perfume out of thin air is quite remarkable."
Han Xi turned around, and Shen Jiheng raised an eyebrow in response, walking in with a smile.
It seems he knew about the trouble Han Xi was in and came to see her on his own initiative.
Knowing that he will always be there for me whenever I encounter trouble makes me feel very at ease.
"Ji Heng, you've heard about it."
Shen Jiheng nodded: "This matter is very strange. There are only two possibilities: either there is a mole in your company, or someone has plagiarized someone else's formula."
These words were meant for Tang Yi, and the message had already spread within the company. If the matter wasn't handled properly, her future career would be affected.
Tang Yi immediately stepped forward and declared, "President Han, I swear on my life that I absolutely did not leak the formula, and all of these are my own work."
Han Xi smiled calmly and said, "You don't need to be so nervous, I believe in you."
Seeing no hesitation in Han Xi's eyes, Tang Yi was moved but more puzzled.
"We've only known each other for a short time. Aren't you curious about how I managed to develop several perfumes in such a short period of time? Don't you suspect that I stole someone else's formula?"
Han Xi laughed and said, "Twice I left my things at the company and came back to get them. When I passed by your office, I saw you writing a report inside. Another time you were asleep, and I went in to wake you up, but I accidentally discovered your secret."
When this secret was mentioned, Tang Yi's eyes shone brightly with gratitude.
Shen Jiheng asked curiously, "What exactly did you see?"
“There are thick notebooks on her desk, which contain her understanding of each spice, as well as more than a dozen undiscovered recipes, which she must have researched on her own over the years.”
Han Xi further explained, "I saw the date on it, which means it was developed two years ago. If I'm not mistaken, there was no one who appreciated you in the past, nor was there a suitable place for you to develop it, so you want to use these at Han Shu Group."
Tang Yi nodded with tears in her eyes: "Since you've seen it all, I won't hide it. It's true. When you asked me to develop it myself, I hesitated. I took out the old formula with a try-it-out mentality, but I didn't expect you to like it."
"I told you you're very talented." Han Xi had been encouraging her all along.
Tang Yi repeatedly assured him: "President Han, just as you see, I developed it a long time ago. It's impossible for me to plagiarize someone else's formula. There must be a mole inside."
Shen Jiheng made his proposal after hearing the whole story.
"Furthermore, I also found out that Jefferson and Bo Siye knew each other a long time ago. I'm starting to suspect that the traitor Che Yuan that the company encountered before was arranged by him."
Thinking back to the people Bo Siye arranged around them, there's a high probability that he was just someone who stole chips from Che Yuan.
“You’re right, but unfortunately we don’t have any evidence right now. The biggest problem right now is that their perfume hit the market first. If we follow suit, we’ll just be accused of plagiarism.”
Han Xi pointed out the crux of the problem, and that this trouble must be resolved as soon as possible.
Tang Yi said anxiously, "The factory is still producing non-stop. Should we stop production in this situation?"
The thought that all her hard work in developing the product was going to be wasted made her feel incredibly bitter. No one knew how much she was suffering.
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