"The Mirage Realm... interesting," President Gao remarked, looking at Min Ziqiong on stage. Her presentation on the Mirage Realm had clearly impressed him.
It wasn't just President Gao; many international experts were also intrigued by the Mirage Realm. Even though it hadn't undergone pharmacological testing yet, Min Ziqiong's persuasive pitch was undeniable. It had to be said that after shedding the shackles of her parents, Min Ziqiong had indeed shown the potential of a "new business queen." Her confidence and conviction during the speech made people believe everything she said.
"Mr. Steven, we missed out on Eden Laboratory and then on Goryeo Labs. I think we cannot afford to miss this Mirage Realm. I believe it's necessary to have a discussion with this lady about future commercial cooperation, and even technical collaboration..."
At this moment, an assistant to a foreign tycoon said to his boss. This tycoon, named Steven, whether due to too much money or sheer boredom, had dedicated himself to the pursuit of immortality in recent years. He had even undergone three years of cultivation in Zhongnan Mountain in the Dragon Country. Unfortunately, all his efforts proved to be negligibly effective. He then turned his attention to the life sciences field, hoping to achieve longevity through technological means.
However, he had entered the field too late, and due to previous conflicts with the capital behind Eden Laboratory and the Goryeo conglomerate over business matters, he had been directly shut out by both laboratories. Steven was both furious and regretful. He had even considered offering double his current annual salary to poach talent from both laboratories. Of course, doing so would also lead to his isolation within the entire life sciences field, as no one wanted their hard-earned achievements, funded by vast sums and resources, to be so easily stolen.
Fortunately, before Steven could fully enact his plan, Min Ziqiong appeared, offering him hope of achieving immortality without going through the two major laboratories. "Immediately, right now, this instant, go contact Miss Min! I don't want this cooperation to fall into anyone else's hands, understand?" Steven instructed his assistant with a stern look.
"Understood!" the assistant nodded.
"Also, secure the technology to the greatest extent possible! I want the technology, not the product. No matter how much they ask for, as long as it's within our acceptable range, meet all their demands!" Steven added.
"Don't worry, boss, I will handle this perfectly. And I believe they will have no reason to refuse our cooperation," the assistant said with confidence.
Standing right next to Steven, Min Ziqiong's cousin heard this conversation and a wave of inexplicable anger washed over him. Why had he come to this Life Science Conference? Wasn't it to attract investment from some international bigwigs? He had even spent money to acquire a small laboratory. Although this laboratory had researched nothing since its establishment, it bore the banner of "Life Sciences." All he needed to do was produce something like flavored water, bribe a testing agency, slap on a "Life Oral Liquid" label, find some celebrities for endorsements, and he could immediately go public and make a fortune! And he would also gain investment from international tycoons! One had to realize these tycoons always started their investments in the hundreds of millions, in US dollars!
And Steven was one of the targets Min Ziqiong's cousin had set his sights on. But before he could make a move, Min Ziqiong had beaten him to it! The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Min Ziqiong's cousin couldn't help but glare fiercely at Li Yan, "Bitch! This is all your doing! Giving her such a great opportunity to showcase herself! If Mr. Steven is snatched away by her, you'll be dead!"
Li Yan, however, remained unperturbed. "Why are you in such a hurry? Let me ask you: has the laboratory you acquired, which has been established for over a decade, produced any results?"
Min Ziqiong's cousin frowned. "No. If it had, would I still be standing here like an idiot? I would have been swarmed by people vying for cooperation!"
"Exactly. If your professional laboratory has no results after ten years, do you think Min Ziqiong, an unemployed person who didn't have a job last month, can establish a laboratory and achieve results this month?" Li Yan said, glancing askance at Min Ziqiong's cousin.
Min Ziqiong's cousin was stunned, then his face lit up with joy. "Yes, why didn't I think of that? My dear, you truly are a clever little sprite!"
Li Yan tossed her head proudly. "Do you know what the biggest facade scammers in the health supplement industry like to use nowadays?"
"What?"
"Traditional medicine! Because traditional medicine relies too heavily on empirical medicine, many ingredients cannot be identified or tested. This has become a breeding ground for scammers, a pass for them to deceive. And look at your cousin, what are the raw materials for her so-called Life Yuan Liquid?"
Min Ziqiong's cousin's eyes suddenly widened. "Dragon returns, king's journey, and other traditional medicinal herbs! This means she's actually playing the same game of using traditional medicine to sell snake oil! It's a scam!"
"Hahahaha, then I can rest assured! No wonder you helped her, you saw through her essence long ago! What you said is right, the higher one climbs, the harder they fall! The more expectations people have for her now, the more they will want to kill her later!" Li Yan's eyes gleamed with triumph. "From university until now, I've waited so long, and I've finally found an opportunity for revenge! So, later, I'll play the good cop, and you'll play the bad cop. You'll jump out and question her product's lack of testing certifications, and I'll step in to defend her and proactively help her find a testing agency."
"We can even pay for the testing agency ourselves!"
"Then, we'll have on-site testing, on-site analysis, and on-site debunking. Let's see how she can argue then, how she can establish herself in Jianghai!"
"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! With a wife like you, what more could a man ask for? Little Yan, you are the greatest gift Heaven has bestowed upon me!" Min Ziqiong's cousin couldn't help but kiss Li Yan. Li Yan, however, smiled radiantly, completely unaware that no matter how much Min Ziqiong's cousin adored her at this moment, she was merely a "gift" in his words, not an equal.
Soon, Min Ziqiong's speech on stage reached its conclusion. The audience below immediately erupted in warm applause. Those who had been planning to leave in a hurry now remained, with ninety percent of them staying. This was a testament to the appeal of Min Ziqiong's speech. Many were already preparing to step forward, eager to ask Min Ziqiong for her contact information and discuss cooperation intentions.
"I have a question."
Unexpectedly, a voice rang out. Everyone turned to look, and it was none other than Min Ziqiong's cousin! Min Ziqiong's cousin spoke slowly, looking at Min Ziqiong. "As everyone knows, any pharmaceutical product must disclose its main ingredients and testing reports before it can be marketed. Even if this product is in its laboratory stage and not yet officially launched, it still needs to provide safety monitoring and functional evaluation reports from authoritative testing agencies."
"So, my dear cousin, where are the testing reports for your product? Please don't present any forged reports, as they won't be convincing. If you are going to present something, it must be from an institution recognized by everyone. For example, Longjian in our Jianghai, a national-level institution, is very trustworthy."
Upon hearing her cousin's words, Min Ziqiong's expression instantly changed. A hint of panic and evasion appeared in her eyes!