When the product department was in a panic, Qin Ningyi was looking at the document in his hand.
While identifying the root cause of the problem was important, addressing the current crisis facing Qin's Skincare was the most crucial matter. He could not afford to be stagnant.
Without local raw material suppliers, if subsequent product output couldn't keep up, Qin's Skincare's advantage would turn into a disadvantage.
They had to find raw material suppliers.
The head of the product department stood before him, "Mr. Qin, this is the raw material supplier that our manager found to be most suitable for our requirements after inspection."
Qin Ningyi nodded. These companies were far superior in scale and standards to the local raw material suppliers who had visited today. These were the optimal choices for Qin's.
However...
"Why are you only presenting this now?"
The department head looked conflicted and stammered, "Mr. Qin, as you've seen, these raw material suppliers are all in..."
He took a deep breath, "Yizhou."
The situation in Yizhou had become increasingly grim lately.
"We were already planning to expand production, so our manager personally led a team to Yizhou for another inspection last week and hasn't returned yet."
Qin Ningyi also recalled the recent news about Yizhou, but the predicament of Qin's Skincare had only one solution now.
He could not watch Qin's Skincare ruin its reputation; this was a domestic skincare brand he had built under immense pressure.
"What is Manager Hu's current condition?" Qin Ningyi put down the document, an idea already forming in his mind.
Hearing Qin Ningyi ask, the department head relayed the information he had received a few days prior, "Manager Hu was also infected by the epidemic in Yizhou and is currently undergoing isolation and treatment in the hospital."
This was also why he hadn't considered the optimal solution immediately and had opted for local raw material suppliers. The epidemic in Yizhou was developing too rapidly. No one could guarantee that the factories there were unaffected, nor could anyone guarantee a safe return after procuring goods from Yizhou.
They dared not take that risk.
Now, however, they had to choose between taking a risk and facing failure.
The department head stared fixedly at Qin Ningyi, his expression extremely complicated. After a long pause, as if making a resolute decision, his eyes deepened, "Mr. Qin, I am willing to lead a team to negotiate cooperation."
If this was the last resort, he was willing to take the gamble.
They couldn't let the market revert to being monopolized by foreign brands.
Upon hearing him say this, a hint of a smile flickered in Qin Ningyi's eyes. He shook his head, "This is a matter for the company to consider. You may go back now."
The department head, unwilling to give up, wanted to plead further, but Qin Ningyi's smile faded. "Do not publicize this matter."
Qin Ningyi studied the document for a long time, and also accessed information about Yizhou from Gu Yan's system for a detailed review.
Xiao Konglin returned with a woman's mobile phone and was momentarily stunned upon seeing the document in Qin Ningyi's hand.
"Mr. Qin, this..." he was about to ask when his gaze fell on the woman's mobile phone in his hand. His expression immediately turned serious, and he placed the phone on Qin Ningyi's desk.
Qin Ningyi looked at the woman's mobile phone, clearly understanding that his earlier instructions had yielded results. He nodded and placed the phone in a drawer of the lounge.
After closing the lounge door and returning to his office, Xiao Konglin finally spoke, "It was an old employee from the product department who carelessly clicked on an advertisement while playing a game and was infected with a virus."
"The phone was not processed. I heard you had made arrangements?"
Qin Ningyi casually lifted his eyelids, "It will be useful."
"Yes." Having followed him for so long, Xiao Konglin could guess a thing or two and didn't ask further. "I'll have someone deliver a soundproof box tomorrow."
"Manager Hu's condition is not good, Mr. Qin. Are you planning to go to Yizhou?" Xiao Konglin inquired about the document Qin Ningyi had been looking at.
"We can't let them feel disheartened." Qin Ningyi's lips curved upwards as he recalled the spirited demeanor of the department head just now. These were not just his employees, but his comrades.
How could he let his comrades face the storms alone?
However, if he went to Yizhou, how would he explain it to A Rou and An An...
The proposal for Yizhou raw material suppliers sparked a heated discussion in the meeting.
Most people were unwilling to take the risk, but besides Yizhou, they had no other options. It was difficult to find manufacturers in other cities that met Qin's required scale and qualifications.
"Mr. Qin, perhaps we could lower our standards a bit? After all, these are still products that meet normal standards, and it would be fine for us to deal with the emergency," someone offered a new perspective.
"Exactly! Our own standards are already much higher than the general market. Let's just look for cooperative partners in surrounding cities to tide us over this immediate crisis!"
"I agree!"
"I agree too. There wouldn't be any significant losses this way."
Qin Ningyi tapped the small box on the table with his fingertip, his gaze sweeping across everyone present, exuding an intense pressure.
Just as everyone felt uneasy, thinking he was about to get angry, Qin Ningyi leaned back in his chair. "Then tell me about the alternative manufacturers in the surrounding cities."
Hearing Qin Ningyi relent, everyone sighed in relief and enthusiastically began to discuss.
Qin Ningyi sat expressionlessly at the head of the table, listening to their suggestions. The lid of the box in his hand had already been opened.
It was time for some appropriate verification.
At the same moment, on the computer screens of the SS department, the audio recording from the mobile phone was being outputted simultaneously.
"Minister Kurt, here is the latest information." His subordinate handed over a tablet, which displayed the names of several raw material suppliers proposed during the meeting. Qin Ningyi's attitude was positive, indicating he was willing to give them a try.
Kurt finished reading the content and cast a satisfied glance.
His subordinate also smiled, "Minister Kurt, shall we send this information to President IM as before?"
"Yes, send it," Kurt nodded.
Sitting back and watching the tigers fight, he intended to make Chi You lose everything.