Li Ming had no other skills to speak of, but he was absolutely a master of schemes and tricks.
In an instant, he could think of a countermeasure.
Seeing Smith still silent, Li Ming continued, "Mr. Smith, the rise of Licorice Medicine can no longer be suppressed! They are promoting the slogan of double compensation for ineffective treatments. In three hours, it is conservatively estimated that fifty thousand pills will be sold! At a price of 800 yuan, with such a miracle drug, I fear that in the future, the major pharmaceutical companies will cease to exist, and Yao Ke Group will be the sole dominant force! And headquarters will definitely investigate responsibility..."
"Yes! Yes! We cannot let headquarters know! Fuck! What's going on! Why would a small company develop such a miracle drug? Is this land of China really that magical?"
"And! These lunatics developed such a miracle drug and actually priced it at 800 yuan. If we had developed it, we would have priced it at least a million US dollars a pill! Such a miracle drug, only the highest echelons could afford it!"
Smith came to his senses. While cursing under his breath, his body was honest. He immediately called his secretary and instructed her to have the marketing department hire online trolls to smear Licorice Medicine, and also to praise the first users of Licorice Medicine online a few days later.
For now, the best course of action was indeed to drag things out as long as possible. If he could get the formula for Licorice Medicine from Zhang Han, all problems would be immediately resolved, and he would even receive commendations from headquarters!
At this moment, Smith looked at the dark gate of Yao Ke Group. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Frankly, he desperately wanted to rush into the dormitory of Yao Ke Group and find Zhang Han directly! But he knew that doing so might alert Ye Yun, startling the snake and causing unforeseen changes!
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in the distance...
"Mr. Smith, look!" Li Ming exclaimed with surprise upon clearly seeing the figure's face.
"Don't rush, I know his temper. If we go to him now, he'll probably turn and run! This guy's temper is like a child's!" Smith understood Zhang Han's personality very well.
"This..." Li Ming was about to ask.
"No need to rush. Judging by his appearance, he's heading back to the company. We'll wait here, and when he gets closer, we'll get out of the car and block him!" Smith said.
Just as Smith said.
Zhang Han was indeed heading back to the company. And when he was less than 100 meters from the company gate, passing by a Mercedes-Benz S600.
"Zhang Han!" A call with a distinct Western accent, which Zhang Han was all too familiar with, rang out.
Zhang Han instinctively looked over. Two people got out of the Mercedes-Benz next to him.
"￥%#!" Upon seeing Smith and Li Ming, Zhang Han immediately uttered a classic Chinese curse.
"Zhang Han, let's talk." Smith's eyes held earnestness.
Zhang Han's face darkened. He looked around, intending to bolt. But after surveying the area, he found Li Ming and Smith subtly blocking him. Zhang Han decided not to run anymore. What could these two do to him at the company entrance?
"We have nothing to talk about. Smith, have all you 'Eagle Country' people become so shameless? I've blocked all your contact information and changed my phone number, yet you're still here waiting outside my company. Look at your scruffy appearance; you've been waiting for quite some time, haven't you?" Zhang Han sneered.
"Zhang Han, I know I wronged you before! Headquarters severely reprimanded me for it, saying I caused the company to lose a super top talent. They told me to win you back at all costs!" Smith knew Zhang Han's personality very well. He understood that to deal with such a person, one had to play on emotions. He absolutely could not ask for Licorice Medicine right away. Once the person was lured back, the formula would not be far behind!
In response, Zhang Han sneered. No matter how foolish he was, he knew why this old fox Smith was here! "You've come because of Licorice Medicine, haven't you!" It was a joke. Just as Smith understood him, Zhang Han also knew Smith's character. Arrogant and self-willed, how could he apologize voluntarily?
"Zhang Han, come back to Pfizer! Pfizer is your home. You pursued your medical doctorate at Ha Mi University, and your scholarships and grants were largely provided by Pfizer University. After graduation, Pfizer directly promoted you to the position of Head of R&D for China! Is your heart made of stone? Do you have no gratitude towards Pfizer Group?" Smith did not directly answer the question and continued to play on emotions. At the same time, he extended his hand towards Zhang Han, his eyes filled with longing. "During this period, Bi Bo from the R&D department and colleagues from the sales department have been missing you, their former leader. Everyone believes that only under your leadership can they perform better! Zhang Han, come back. You've blocked those familiar classmates and friends, do you really want to say goodbye to these people forever?"
"Heh! In the past, I was full of gratitude towards Pfizer Group, so I always worked for Pfizer. But what was the result? Smith, it was you who transferred me from R&D to sales, wasn't it? It was you who refused to lower the price of the Alzheimer's cure, wasn't it? Heh, you talk about emotions? Ridiculous! When I resigned, it was you who orchestrated the contract with a ten-billion yuan penalty! It was you who blacklisted me across the industry! Shall I help you recall?" Zhang Han continued to sneer.
"Zhang Han, those things are in the past. I know I was wrong! As long as you are willing to come back, I can immediately apply to headquarters to have you appointed as the President of Pfizer Group China, replacing my position! At that time, you will have negotiating power, and whatever ambitions you want to achieve, Pfizer can help you realize them! And it will be through your own hands. Zhang Han, isn't all this what you wanted?" Smith, seeing that playing on emotions didn't work, changed his approach. He had to admit that this foreigner had not wasted the few days he spent in the car.
However... "The price of sitting in your position is to take the Licorice Medicine formula back, isn't it?" Zhang Han sneered.
"In your heart, is Pfizer, which sponsored your studies and where most of your classmates and friends are, inferior to the newly established Yao Ke Group? Becoming the President of Pfizer Group China is a thousand times better than being in such a small company now. Zhang Han, I know you're angry that I set a trap for you back then! But think about it, what I could do back then, you can also do...!"
Before Smith could finish speaking, Zhang Han burst out laughing.
"Angry? No, no, no, Smith, you think too highly of yourself. From beginning to end, I've never been angry with you, really. Sometimes, I even felt grateful to you. If it weren't for you, Smith, I would never have met CEO Ye in my life! Nor would I have had the opportunity to achieve the goal I've always wanted to achieve!"
"Yes, the position of President of Pfizer Group China is indeed much better than that of Vice President of Yao Ke Group. But do you think I really care so much about fame and fortune? If I did, would I have resigned back then?"
"Actually, I know what you've always been thinking, fearing that my achievements would threaten your position! That's why you've been moving my positions around, preventing me from building influence."
"On the other hand, CEO Ye not only placed immense trust in me but also gave me the formula for Licorice Medicine!"