Chapter 1871 — The Product Launch
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"Five years—why did I set you a term of five years back then? It was precisely because I feared you were young, hot-tempered, and unsteady, and so I used the five-year term to restrain you!" Jiao Yazi spoke with the frustration of one whose expectations had been disappointed. "But who would have thought—ten years, and still your impetuous temper has not been worn smooth... truly..."
"It's just that ten years was so long... so I grew a little impatient..." Wei Zhao said sheepishly, face red.
"Next time, when you condense the jade pendant, I hope you won't make the same mistake—otherwise, not only might it fail, but you might refine me out of existence along with it," said Jiao Yazi. "It won't happen again!" Wei Zhao nodded and pledged. "Next time I will follow the instructions strictly in every step."
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The product launch of Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals was held as scheduled—amid the shock and skepticism of the crowd.
The public could not understand it. Had Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals not been driven into bankruptcy by the Kang Divine Physician Medical Group? How had it risen again from the ashes? Such comebacks after bankruptcy were not unheard of, but to rise again in less than a month—that was a rare thing indeed.
And so, for precisely that reason, many media outlets attended the product launch of Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals out of curiosity—and with Xu Shilan present, a good number of entertainment reporters came as well.
Such was the power of a star. Thus the resumption of production at Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals, together with the launch of new products, drew the attention of media from every quarter. For a time, even the seats prepared in advance were insufficient, and many reporters who had come to cover the event could only stand to the side and look on.
Fortunately, the launch was held in the open air, so it could be seen from the surrounding area as well.
When the Kang family received word that Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals had reopened and was launching new products, it was within their expectations—yet the speed of it still made Kang the Divine Physician click his tongue in astonishment.
"Father, there's no need to worry too much. Even if Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals has resumed production and launched new products, they still have no strength to contend with us. They go cheap, we can go cheaper; and our family is an old established brand, while theirs is newly launched—tell me, who will the consumers choose?" said Kang Guifeng upon seeing Kang the Divine Physician's concern.
"Indeed, Grandfather. With the hidden You family's support and their prescriptions behind us, why should we fear that Doctor Guan?" Kang Jinglong likewise offered reassurance.
But Kang Jingming alone had not spoken a word. These past few days he had been rather silent; he had been frightened out of his wits by the strength Wei Zhao had displayed. Right Thirteen had been wiped out, and though the hidden You family had said nothing, they had not sent any other experts either—which left Kang Jingming deeply uneasy. He feared Wei Zhao might come knocking at any moment.
After all, he had been involved in the kidnapping of Guan Xin. If Wei Zhao came to settle the score, the first to die would be none other than Kang Jingming himself.
"Zhaoming, why so silent?" Kang the Divine Physician looked toward Kang Jingming.
"Grandfather... I'm a little afraid... I have a premonition that Wei Zhao will not let this go. He will surely take revenge on our Kang family..." Kang Jingming said after a moment's hesitation.
"Oh?" Kang the Divine Physician knitted his brows. "Why do you say that?"
"Zhaoming, what nonsense are you spouting? Our Kang family competes fairly. Even if Doctor Guan Pharmaceuticals competes, it is through normal commercial means. We have the advantage in price and in formulations—how could they possibly outcompete us?" Kang Guifeng shot Kang Jingming a glance and rebuked him.