"Everyone, now it's time for Mr. Wang from Qingjiang Province Second Hospital to speak!"
Bai Zhen announced.
Mr. Wang took the microphone and began a lengthy speech, with a manuscript spanning over ten pages.
Seizing the opportunity while everyone's attention was on Mr. Wang, Bai Zhen walked over with a grave expression and said to Jiang Yi, "Come with me to the back. I want to talk to you."
Jiang Yi followed.
Once backstage, Bai Zhen scanned the surroundings. Seeing no one, he frowned and said to Jiang Yi, "You promised to know when to stop. Why did you cause a scene at the exchange meeting just now? Do you know how important this exchange meeting is?"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi was speechless.
"President Bai, who was causing the scene? Didn't you see clearly?"
Jiang Yi sneered, "Sun Shicai slandered the Tiansheng Group. Didn't you hear it just now? Sun Shicai was the one causing trouble, yet you're coming to blame me. I really suspect you've been bribed by Sun Shicai."
"Sun Shicai was indeed slandering the Tiansheng Group just now, but I was about to intervene when you showed up. You even claimed Sun Shicai sent people to cause a car accident to prevent you and Ye Yanran from attending the exchange meeting. Do you expect me to believe that?" Bai Zhen retorted.
"If you don't believe me, then so be it!"
Jiang Yi shrugged. "You've never believed what I say. It doesn't matter, I'm not the one who will suffer."
After speaking, Jiang Yi grinned.
"You came to me before saying the Dasheng Group's medicine was poison. I had it investigated, and the medicine is perfectly fine. Jiang Yi, I'm warning you one last time. Don't do such pointless things anymore." Bai Zhen said.
"You are truly a dog biting Lu Dongbin, ungrateful for kindness!"
Jiang Yi exclaimed, "I told you about that matter to remind you, so you wouldn't lose your position as president. I didn't expect you not to appreciate it."
"You..."
Bai Zhen was so angry he puffed out his beard and glared.
This was the first time Bai Zhen had been spoken to like this.
"You'll regret this soon!"
Jiang Yi said, then left the backstage and went to the stage.
Bai Zhen also returned to the stage, seething with anger.
Soon, it was Ye Yanran's turn to speak.
Ye Yanran picked up the microphone, scanned the audience, and said, "Everyone, I am here today for one purpose only: to report the Dasheng Group for producing and selling substandard drugs."
Her words sent ripples of shock through the crowd.
"Director Ye, you need to be responsible for your words," Sun Shicai warned, staring at Ye Yanran.
"Of course, I will be responsible for my words."
Ye Yanran replied coldly.
Sun Shicai's brows furrowed.
"Mr. Sun, do you dare say that the Dasheng Group's medicine has no problems?" Ye Yanran challenged Sun Shicai.
"Our Dasheng Group's medicine is absolutely fine. I can guarantee it. If there are any issues, I am willing to take full responsibility," Sun Shicai pledged on the spot.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Director Wang rushed onto the stage, his expression panicked.
"President, something has happened!"
Director Wang said gravely to Bai Zhen.
"Whatever it is, let's discuss it after the exchange meeting," Bai Zhen said impatiently.
"President, this matter is of great importance. It will be too late later!" Director Wang urged.
Hearing this, Bai Zhen sensed it was serious and asked, "What is it?"
Director Wang leaned in and whispered into Bai Zhen's ear, "Many people have suffered health problems after taking the Dasheng Group's medicine, and some have even died. So far, over a hundred people have died, and countless others have experienced health issues, likely tens of thousands. I personally ordered an inspection of the Dasheng Group's medicine, and found that it has severe side effects, no different from poison."
Bai Zhen stood frozen, his face ashen. He didn't even notice the teacup falling from his hand.
This news hit him like a bolt from the blue.
Bai Zhen's expression turned extremely grim.
This was the first time in the entire Jiang Province that a drug-induced death toll had reached hundreds.
With millions of doses sold by the Dasheng Group, more people would undoubtedly die from taking this medicine.
The entire provincial chamber of commerce would be ruined by this incident, and Bai Zhen, as its president, would not only lose his position but likely face severe consequences.
This affair would undoubtedly implicate countless individuals.
Bai Zhen's face was etched with despair.
He was filled with immense regret.
Before this happened, Jiang Yi had sought him out, informing him of the issues with the Dasheng Group's medicine. However, Bai Zhen had not only dismissed it but had also treated Jiang Yi poorly.
Just moments ago, Jiang Yi had brought up the matter again.
The repercussions had come swiftly.
Now, it wasn't just a matter of losing face; it was a matter of life and death for Bai Zhen.
Sun Shicai, unaware of what had transpired, was about to question Bai Zhen when the divine physician Cao Desheng arrived.
Cao Desheng called Sun Shicai aside near the plaza.
Seeing that no one could overhear, he said to Sun Shicai, "Mr. Sun, a major disaster has occurred. People are dying from the company's medicine, and quite a lot of them!"
"What?" Sun Shicai couldn't believe his ears.
"The Dasheng Group is now surrounded by the victims' families, demanding you take responsibility. Moreover, I've received word that the authorities are preparing to arrest you for investigation, and they are already on their way!" Cao Desheng informed him.
"Didn't you say your medicine had no problems?" Sun Shicai asked angrily.
Sun Shicai's complexion was even worse than Bai Zhen's.
"Mr. Sun, I never said that!"
Cao Desheng frowned. "Before the medicine was even produced, I told you that this medicine had significant side effects and had not undergone clinical trials. You said then that even if something happened, you could handle it."
Sun Shicai took a deep breath.
"Mr. Sun, what should we do now? Think of something quickly!" Cao Desheng said anxiously.
"I have no solution. This matter is too serious!"
Sun Shicai exhaled deeply. "How could I have known your medicine would kill so many people? I thought people would only have health issues after taking your medicine, not die. Now, not only have lives been lost, but so many of them."
Hearing this, Cao Desheng's face darkened.
"With what has happened, even the Third Young Master cannot save us!"
Sun Shicai's face was a mask of despair. "In fact, the Third Young Master might completely sever all ties with us to protect himself from being implicated."
Cao Desheng's face also rapidly turned grim.
On the stage, Bai Zhen had collapsed onto his chair.
"President, we must apprehend Sun Desheng and Cao Desheng. If we do nothing, everyone will assume our provincial chamber of commerce is in league with them," Director Wang advised.
Bai Zhen slowly regained some composure.