Half an hour later.
Ji Ningyue suddenly knocked on the office door.
"Ningyue, if you need anything, just call me and I'll come find you. How dare I trouble you to come over yourself."
Qin Xue was startled, then quickly got up to greet her.
Ji Ningyue smiled, "Sister Qin, I don't like hearing you say that. What do you mean 'trouble'!"
"I can't stay in the office all day either. Isn't it nice to go out for some fresh air?"
As she spoke, she took out a small box from her bag and placed it on Chu Fan's desk.
"Ningyue, what is this?"
Qin Xue asked curiously, realizing her sudden visit was to deliver this item.
"This is the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill that the Cang family will be launching tomorrow," Ji Ningyue replied.
Qin Xue was shocked, not expecting Ji Ningyue to be so resourceful as to obtain the Cang family's Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill before its official launch.
At the same time, she was puzzled as to why Ji Ningyue would suddenly send over the Cang family's Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill.
However, seeing Chu Fan open the box and pick up the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill to examine it, she realized Chu Fan might need it.
Aren't they just friends?
Why was the highly respected Ji Ningyue always so accommodating to Chu Fan's requests?
A single pill, easily delivered by anyone, yet she personally came to deliver it.
Qin Xue couldn't help but wonder about the true nature of Chu Fan and Ji Ningyue's relationship.
However, despite her suspicions, the matter was unimportant, so she didn't dwell on it, shifting her attention to the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill clutched in Chu Fan's hand.
Both families had the pill formula and had also produced the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, but it was obvious that the alternative medicinal ingredients used would differ, leading to variations in efficacy.
Qin Xue was eager to know whether their own Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill was superior or inferior to the one developed by the Cang family.
If their own was inferior to the Cang family's, they might genuinely need to consider cutting their losses early.
If the medicinal effects couldn't match the Cang family's, once launched, they would be targeted and suppressed by the Cang family, leading to public opinion favoring the latter. Not only would they fail to make money, but Tianfan Pharmaceutical's reputation would also crumble.
Conversely, if the medicinal effects were better than the Cang family's, Tianfan Pharmaceutical could leverage this as a promotional advantage and fully promote their product to compete with the Cang family for market share.
Just as Qin Xue was about to ask Chu Fan to give her the pill to get some samples for analysis, Chu Fan flicked his finger, sending the pill into his mouth.
"Xiao Fan, you..."
Qin Xue was so startled that her words stumbled, "You can't just eat this medicine! What if there are adverse side effects..."
"Auntie, it's alright!"
Chu Fan smiled, "Let me first taste the properties of this medicine. This might be our chance to turn the tables."
Qin Xue sighed, "You can take the medicine to the research department for testing. What can you possibly discern by tasting it, and isn't it very unsafe!"
Chu Fan, while analyzing the alternative medicinal ingredients used in the Cang family's Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, said, "There's no time. If we want to turn the tables, it has to be tomorrow!"
"Besides, instrument testing might not be as accurate as me!"
Qin Xue looked astonished, completely disbelieving that Chu Fan could discern the properties of alternative medicinal ingredients just by tasting them.
With various medicinal ingredients mixed in different proportions, it was impossible to figure out without instruments.
Little did she know, while instruments were accurate, they required considerable time.
In the Eternal Hall, Chu Fan spent his time not only improving his strength and enhancing his various skills but also dedicating the most time to studying medicine. The various medicines he consumed were piled up like mountains.
Otherwise, after establishing Tianfan Pharmaceutical, when Qin Xue mentioned using the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill to consolidate Tianfan Pharmaceutical's position, Chu Fan would not have immediately written down the alternative medicinal ingredients and commenced research and production.
As for Qin Xue's concerns about side effects, there was no need to worry at all.
Three minutes later, Chu Fan smacked his lips and said, "Auntie, Tianfan Pharmaceutical can also start promoting the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill!"
"Their medicine has problems!"
"Ah..."
Qin Xue looked incredulous and said excitedly, "Really?"
Chu Fan nodded, "This medicine isn't for everyone. For some people with illnesses, it turns into poison after consumption. It's likely due to the tight deadline that the clinical trials weren't fully completed!"
How long had it been since the formula was released?
Thinking about it simply, Chu Fan was certain that the Cang family must have cut corners in many processes to save time.
Ji Ningyue also chimed in at this point, "Sister Qin, Xiao Fan is right. I've investigated and found that the Cang family only went through the motions for clinical trials to race against Tianfan Pharmaceutical."
Upon hearing this information, Qin Xue placed her hand on her chest and said excitedly, "That's wonderful! I'll arrange the publicity right away."
Taking a step away, she then turned back and said, "Xiao Fan, our clinical testing hasn't been completed yet either. Could it be that..."
It was evident that Qin Xue also worried about potential side effects of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, as the clinical trials had not yet been finished.
Medicine was closely linked to life.
Once released into the market, if any issues arose, everything would be ruined.
Chu Fan shook his head and said decisively, "Auntie, please rest assured, our medicine will not have any problems!"
"I wrote the formula, so there can't be any flaws. The clinical trials can be expedited."
"Once the promotion is nearly complete, it can be launched!"
Qin Xue nodded and happily went to arrange the publicity.
She didn't think much of it because she had witnessed Chu Fan's medical skills, and knowing that the original formula for the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill came from him, she knew he wouldn't be so certain without absolute confidence.
"Tomorrow the Cang family is holding their launch event for the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill. Help me find two people..."
Chu Fan began to instruct Ji Ningyue on the preparations.
Cang Yichou's arrogance displeased him greatly.
Did he really think that having a large family fortune meant he could crush Tianfan Pharmaceutical?
He even wanted to profit from the pill formula that Chu Fan had brought back and defeat Tianfan Pharmaceutical, a pipe dream.
If Cang Yichou had been more polite earlier, Chu Fan wouldn't have minded reminding him about the issues with the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill.
He wouldn't even have minded the Cang family profiting from the formula Chu Fan had provided, as it could be considered good luck for the Cang family to obtain it.
However, Cang Yichou had courted his own demise by coming to Tianfan Pharmaceutical to show off.
As news of Tianfan Pharmaceutical's imminent launch of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill spread, Shanhai City erupted in a frenzy.
With two companies releasing the same medicine, many were curious about which one would have better efficacy.
Most people supported the Cang family due to their stronger foundation.
Cang Yichou was the "Medicine King" of Shanhai City.
His father, Cang Shanhai, was the "Medical King" of Shanhai City, far surpassing physicians like Luo Wuwen.
Twenty years ago, his reputation had even spread overseas.
His activities had gradually decreased in recent years because Cang Shanhai had grown old and retired from all public life.
The Cang Family.
Upon learning that Tianfan Pharmaceutical was also promoting the launch of the Nine Revolutions Returning Spirit Pill, Cang Yichou was so enraged that he smashed the valuable purple clay teapot in his hand onto the ground.
"Qin Xue, you're ungrateful!"
"Relying on the Azure Dragon Consortium as your backing, you dare to try and contend with my Cang family? I'll make you understand what happens when you refuse a toast and insist on a forfeit."