Song Qiao’s first reaction was to refuse.
He had previously refused Ye Zhiwei’s request because he feared trouble.
Clearly.
For Song Qiao, managing his own New Kai Capital was enough.
Taking on another task would only bring him annoyance and no other benefit.
However, seeing the earnestness in Ye Zhiwei's eyes.
Song Qiao fell silent for a moment and could only shake his head helplessly.
"Alright, I'll do it, since I promised you."
He had initially only intended to manage the capital company, but was now being saddled with a pharmaceutical company.
Anyone else would likely have rushed headlong into fire for Ye Zhiwei.
"Tsk, you really just want to be a hands-off boss."
Gao Meng stuck out her tongue.
Expressing her dissatisfaction with Song Qiao’s actions.
"Why don't you just hand over New Kai Capital to someone else to manage, hmm?"
"I wish I could."
Song Qiao spread his hands and said.
Managing a capital company and a pharmaceutical company were entirely different experiences.
A capital company relied on strategic planning and funding.
Whereas a pharmaceutical company required technological development and sales efforts.
The hardships of the early stages of entrepreneurship were vividly remembered.
"As I said, I trust you to manage this pharmaceutical company, so I can and only can entrust it to you."
Ye Zhiwei smiled at him.
"Whether it's operations, product development, or expanding channels, these are all your strengths."
"Speaking of which, I have a question."
He said.
Song Qiao pondered for a moment, resting his chin in his hand, and then stated.
"According to China's drug procurement mechanism."
To get your drugs into People's Hospitals, you first need official support."
He looked at Ye Zhiwei, asking curiously.
"Have you considered this?"
The two of them had extensive connections in official circles.
This was not a cause for concern.
However, Song Qiao needed to ascertain whether Ye Zhiwei truly understood the industry.
"This..."
Just as Ye Zhiwei was about to speak.
Xia Xueqing, standing beside her, eagerly raised her hand.
"Me, me, me! I've already taken care of this."
Hearing this.
The male protagonist looked at Xia Xueqing with some confusion.
"You?"
"Yes, yes, I've already leveraged my connections and discussed terms with both official bodies and People's Hospitals."
During this period.
Xia Xueqing had been busy working alongside Ye Zhiwei.
Upon learning that Ye Zhiwei had established a pharmaceutical company, she had been contemplating how she could contribute.
Thus, Xia Xueqing utilized her network to secure a preliminary cooperation agreement.
Once Song Qiao returned, both parties' representatives could sign the contract, and supply could begin.
Seeing Ye Zhiwei's excited expression.
Xia Xueqing understood that she had likely done the right thing. She held her head high, her face beaming with pride.
It was as if the words "praise me" were written all over her face.
"Xueqing, when did you develop such significant business acumen?"
Gao Meng covered her mouth in surprise.
Her best friend had, without her realizing, grown to an almost unattainable level.
If it weren't for her own talent in martial arts, she would have felt inferior standing next to Xia Xueqing.
"Hehe, I've never neglected my studies."
"After helping for so long, how could I not understand the inner workings?"
Xia Xueqing said with a hint of pride.
Hearing this, Song Qiao spread his hands and said.
"Indeed, you've done well, Xueqing."
Being praised by Song Qiao.
Xia Xueqing's face lit up with joy. She was about to offer further opinions but was immediately interrupted.
"However, we cannot sign a contract with the First People's Hospital at this time."
"Why?"
Xia Xueqing was utterly confused.
The opportunity for cooperation was right in front of them.
"Because our company's first stop shouldn't be the First People's Hospital."
He stepped forward and gently patted her head.
Song Qiao offered a few comforting words before explaining.
"While People's Hospitals can expand our sales channels, they will drive down prices, resulting in thin profit margins."
"Furthermore, it won't help establish our brand recognition."
"That's true... bulk procurement by People's Hospitals would yield very low profits."
Ye Zhiwei nodded, resting her chin in her hand, and realized the oversight in her plan.
"Hospitals don't prioritize brands when prescribing medication, and many patients overlook them as well."
"Therefore, I already have a new target."
Song Qiao raised a finger and wagged it in front of everyone before slowly stating.
"Our first stop will be Jess Clinic."
Upon hearing this.
Everyone was astonished, as they had all heard of Jess Clinic.
"You mean that most famous private hospital in the city?"
Gao Meng retorted.
This private hospital hailed from across the ocean, one of the best private hospitals in the United States.
When it established a branch in China, it caused a sensation in the local area.
If not for the exorbitant medical fees that ordinary people could not afford.
This clinic's reputation would be even greater.
If they could collaborate with this clinic and leverage its brand prestige, the impact on this newly established pharmaceutical company would be unimaginable!
However, they had previously only considered easily accessible places like People's Hospitals and hadn't dared to include the more stringent Jess Clinic within their scope of consideration.
"Yes."
Song Qiao nodded.
In just a moment, Ye Zhiwei understood Song Qiao's intention.
"That's right, Jess Clinic, how did I not think of that!"
At this moment.
She wished she could slap her thigh in frustration at her own ignorance.
Facing their confused gazes.
Ye Zhiwei explained to everyone.
"It's like this, as one of the best clinics in the United States, this clinic's reputation is no less renowned than that of People's Hospitals."
"Most importantly, the founder of the city's branch is the richest man in Snow Country!"
The richest man in Snow Country, who had a close relationship with Song Qiao?
Upon hearing this.
A hint of joy flashed across everyone's faces.
Because that meant.
They wouldn't need to negotiate.
They could simply have Song Qiao contact the richest man in Snow Country.
Gaining access to Jess Clinic would be effortless for them.
"That makes things easier."
Xia Xueqing nodded, "I'm not giving up on the People's Hospital either."
"Then it's settled. Continue negotiations with them."
"And Song Qiao, you go contact the richest man and make sure to secure the order from Jess Clinic."
"Okay, okay."
Song Qiao said helplessly, "Since it's my decision, I'll go see it through myself."
"Yes. Another point is, I recall the Deng family from Nanyang is also one of the investors in Jess Clinic."
"If necessary, we could try to contact... the Deng family."
The Deng family?
Gao Meng and the others hadn't heard the name, but Xia Xueqing seemed to understand.
"Are you referring to Deng Yihan?"
Deng Yihan had already had contact with Song Qiao.
With this additional connection, securing the order from Jess Clinic would be a natural progression.
"That's right."
Ye Zhiwei nodded gently.
She had initially thought Song Qiao wouldn't be concerned, but unexpectedly, he had already planned the development route for the pharmaceutical company.
Once implemented, the company would soar.