Chapter 194 The oldest commercial activity (second update)
Zen Kingdom, Mandecheng.
In the headquarters building of Jieke Company, Su Jie returned from China and was convening Chen Yaoguang and Liu Yingying for a meeting when he received a call from Poirot, the president of Asder Pharmaceuticals.
I don’t know how Su Jie’s phone number was leaked. We really cannot underestimate the intelligence capabilities of these pharmaceutical companies.
"Mr. Su, I wonder if you have seen our sincerity."
On the phone, Poirot's voice sounded a little high, giving people a sense of confidence.
"Asder Pharmaceuticals is indeed a Fortune 500 company in the world. The lobbying group is so capable that even the U.S. government departments are mobilized. It can be such a powerful influence in the political and business circles and spend a lot of money to get in."
Su Jie was sitting on the sofa, and the computer screen in front of him was showing news of a speech by the U.S. Department of Commerce, announcing sanctions on Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid.
Poirot's voice on the other end of the phone was hearty and he said: "This is the effect of sharing interests. Only then can we rely on their power in the political, business and media circles, and you have seen the effect. I guess you are very worried now, Mr. Su." Well, how do you feel about not being able to sell a large amount of Tianyuan Hair Growth Serum? ”
"Then you must be overthinking. I still eat well and sleep well. Even if sales drop now, it will not prevent me from making a lot of money every day. The Chinese market alone is enough for me to eat."
"Mr. Su, this is just the beginning. Our power in Europe and the United States is beyond your imagination. Although you have money, you don't know how to share benefits. Even the Chinese market will not be able to be saved by then. It's not too late to regret now. Cherish the opportunity we give you.”
"I still have the same two words, refuse."
Su Jie spoke without hesitation and continued: "Besides, don't call me if you have nothing to do in the future. I'm very busy."
"Mr. Su, aren't you afraid that we will launch comprehensive sanctions? Don't say that your overseas market will not be guaranteed. All Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid will be prohibited from entering the customs, and you will have to accept fines from our country."
Poirot on the other end of the phone was a little angry, obviously he didn't expect Su Jie to be so stubborn.
Tianyuan hair growth serum has fallen into this situation and is about to be kicked out of the European and American markets, but it still refuses to let go.
This is a vast market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. There are people who can tolerate such loss of profits and are unwilling to lower their heads. This is something that Poirot, who puts profits first, cannot understand.
"Is this the free trade that the United States flaunts? Okay, I welcome you to continue targeting it."
Su Jie hung up the phone and stopped paying attention to Poirot's nagging.
"Mr. Su, has Asder Pharmaceuticals admitted that they did it?"
Liu Yingying and Chen Yaoguang were both worried about this situation.
"Who else can there be besides them? Their influence is beyond imagination."
Su Jie nodded. Asder Pharmaceuticals, a Fortune 500 company, really should not be underestimated.
"In this situation, Mr. Su, if we go to participate in the inquiry and prove that our products are fine, will they be effective and put Tianyuan hair growth serum on the shelves again in Europe and the United States?"
Chen Yaoguang pointed to the news on the computer screen. Sanctions imposed by the United States usually target technology companies, and it is really rare to target shampoos.
"If you go, you may not be able to come back. Besides, even if you think you are innocent, as long as others want to throw dirty water on you, any explanation will be useless."
Su Jie shook his head. Su Jie did not have the slightest trust in the American government. The other party followed the gangster logic of wanting to take possession of good things when others saw them. This had not changed for many years.
The so-called free trade means that if it is beneficial to oneself, it is free. If it is not beneficial to oneself, then sanctions and blockades will be imposed.
"Then if there's a fine..."
"Fine? We have no assets in their territory, so he can still freeze our assets in China." Su Jie didn't care about this at all. Other technology companies are afraid of sanctions because they need the support of the other party's industrial chain, such as mobile phones. There will be restrictions on the supply of chips, and sometimes you have to pay fines.
But Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid does not require a single penny of supply from the United States. He can fine the other party as much as he likes, and if he can receive a dime, he wins.
This is where Su Jie's confidence lies.
Liu Yingying explained from the side: "Because we are a seller's market, foreign suppliers require full payment before shipping, so there is no problem with the balance, and the other party can't deduct it even if they want to.
Now I am worried that Tianyuan hair growth serum has been removed from the shelves in Europe and the United States. If this continues, our largest source of revenue will be cut off, and we must do something. ”
Su Jie groped his chin, although Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid can also operate in the Chinese market, with an annual revenue of 100 billion yuan.
But compared to the global revenue of hundreds of billions of dollars, the gap is a bit big.
Su Jie thought for a while and asked: "What is the current reaction of people in Europe and the United States?"
"I asked someone to investigate. Because our Tianyuan hair growth serum was removed from the shelves in large quantities, many consumers who used it could not find substitutes, and their originally thick hair began to lose hair again.
As a result, a bottle of Tianyuan Hair Growth Serum is hard to find in Europe and the United States, and the price continues to rise. On the black market, it is even sold for three hundred US dollars, five hundred US dollars, or even one thousand US dollars per bottle. ”
Liu Yingying said with great pity.
If Asder Pharmaceuticals hadn't interfered with it, and the U.S. Department of Commerce couldn't afford it and started imposing trade sanctions, Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid would definitely be a huge hit now that it's on the market.
"It seems that there are still many sober people. As long as users have actually used our Tianyuan Hair Growth Serum, they will know that there is nothing wrong with our product."
Su Jie nodded, this was pretty much what he expected.
After major supermarkets removed Tianyuan Hair Growth Serum from their shelves, people's demand for Tianyuan Hair Growth Serum has not disappeared.
Anyone who has used Tianyuan hair growth serum and gives up on this product will have their hair protest.
"But now we can't buy the goods, even if they are willing to support us, there is nothing we can do."
Chen Yaoguang was also sighing, seeing that he couldn't earn all these wasted money, it shouldn't be too heartbreaking.
"Not necessarily."
While Su Jie was thinking, he suddenly thought of a plan.
"Is there any way?"
Liu Yingying said anxiously, she knew that Su Jie had many ideas.
Su Jie nodded and told his thoughts: "Since ancient times, for any business that has huge profits, the more it is banned, the more people are willing to take risks. In ancient times, salt and iron were monopolized, so private salt smuggling was very popular. The United States issued prohibition orders in the last century, which also This led to the rise of gangs that made and sold liquor.
Our Tianyuan hair growth serum has become a necessity for patients that is difficult to live without. Since the government prohibits us from entering, we will sell it ourselves without even paying the tax. ”
"Could it be..."
Liu Yingying seemed to understand something, her mouth opened wide.
Su Jie snapped his fingers and said with a smile: "Yes, I am going to start one of the oldest commercial activities in mankind, the smuggling trade. Yingying, go buy a ticket to Mexico, remember to disguise your identity, don't let those who stare at us people discovered it.”
(End of chapter)