Yang Si Tian had nothing decent to offer as a gift to thank Chen Fan, so he could only present a golden bank card.
Chen Fan did not refuse, as he still needed money to purchase the old medicines through legitimate channels.
Besides, accepting money would put Yang Si Tian at ease.
And so, Yang Si Tian and his companions left as quickly as they arrived.
Chen Fan did not pay much attention.
The blood organization's actions ended in complete failure.
They had not caused any significant ripples.
...
On the other side, at the Li family in Jinmen, Li Ping Wei sat in his study.
He stared at the feedback on the various data of Bing Qing Cosmetics on his tablet.
His expression was incredibly grim.
Now, Qing Mei Company's popularity was continuously declining. As the pillar industry of the Li family, he naturally did not want to see it sink step by step.
In his opinion, the northern market was already in a precarious state.
He feared that it would not be long before the Li family inevitably lost the northern market.
The main reason was that Bing Qing Cosmetics was simply too popular and had an excellent reputation.
"Crack!"
Li Ping Wei clenched his fists tightly.
No, he could not sit still any longer!
He then summoned his two sons, Li Shao Long and Li Shao Hu.
They had no idea why Li Ping Wei had suddenly called them so late at night.
"Dad..."
The two spoke in unison, their faces beaming with smiles.
Li Ping Wei's expression was unreadable as he said sternly, "At the last meeting, we couldn't come up with a solid plan. Today, I've called you both here to specifically discuss how to deal with Bing Qing Cosmetics!"
Li Shao Long had guessed the general idea and immediately responded, "Dad, the current cooperation between Bing Qing Cosmetics and our Li family is in a healthy state. This is good!"
"I think we should continue this cooperation!"
Li Shao Hu chimed in, shaking his head, "Big Brother, have you considered that if this continues, our Li family will truly become Bing Qing Cosmetics' ladder to the heavens? Or rather, we already are, and they will likely surpass us and carve up the northern market before long!"
"This kind of cooperation is completely suicidal!"
"Speaking of which, what have we gained? Have we obtained their technology or their formula?"
"Neither, have we!"
What he said made sense, and Li Shao Long found it difficult to refute, so he nodded.
Li Shao Hu continued, "Dad, if you ask me, we should make a decisive break and distance ourselves from Bing Qing Cosmetics!"
"But have you considered that Bing Qing Cosmetics has already made a breakthrough in the northern market? How many shared customers will we lose by doing this?" Li Shao Long frowned, "Or rather, will our potential customers be attracted to them?"
Li Shao Hu scoffed, "That's still better than being ruthlessly erased!"
"Now, whenever people mention our Qing Mei, it's almost as if it's an industry of Bing Qing Cosmetics. Tell me, can such a cooperation continue?"
"This..." Li Shao Hu was speechless.
Indeed, Qing Mei Company had lost its former presence.
After their discussion, Li Ping Wei made up his mind.
That was to sever the cooperation with Bing Qing Cosmetics.
Li Ping Wei said in a deep voice, "Alright, stop talking. I've decided that Qing Mei will break off its cooperative relationship with Bing Qing Cosmetics!"
Huh?
This news surprised both Li Shao Long and Li Shao Hu.
Following that, Li Ping Wei said, "Immediately have Qing Yun take over Qing Mei's previous work. Qing Yun has not interacted with Xia Bing Qing and has no personal feelings, so let her be the one to do the dirty work!"