Chapter 497 Rival: Jiyao Group, a Big Mac with a market value of 200 billion (Part 2)
"I have nothing else to do when I come here this time. I just have something to do with Chenghua Pharmaceutical, so I stopped by to take a look. By the way, where is the project progress now? When is the product expected to be released?"
Mengzhuang Company, in the office. Zheng Ge sat at the tea table, took a sip of the tea made by Xu Tong and said.
"We have reached the last step, and there is only one last problem left. Once this problem is solved, we will succeed."
Professor Zhou Jingtong said.
"So it's almost successful?" Zheng Ge became interested.
After the success, he also wanted to try the facial mask to see if it worked.
Although he is already very handsome, he would be willing to be even more handsome!
Hearing this, Zhou Jingtong sighed and said, "It's almost done, but the specific time is hard to say. Maybe the results will come out in three or two days, or it may take three to two months, or even longer."
Zheng Ge frowned slightly, not satisfied with such a general answer.
But I also know that in research and development, many times, it’s just a flash of inspiration, and it would be good to be able to estimate a rough time.
"Come on, if you need anything, you can contact Mr. Xu, or contact me directly to solve it." Zheng Ge took a breath and said.
"Okay, with Mr. Zheng's words, I feel more confident." Professor Zhou Jingtong said with a smile.
"It's good to have confidence." Zheng Ge nodded and asked Xu Tong: "How is the company's financial situation?"
"There is not much money left in the account." Xu Tong sighed, feeling like he was burning money every day, and the figures on the company's accounts were losing a lot of money every day.
But there is no other way. In order to produce results, I can only keep throwing money at it.
…
After chatting for a while, Zheng Ge had a clearer understanding of the situation of Mengzhuang Company.
Afterwards, Zheng Ge changed into a white coat and came to the R&D Department - Mask Project Laboratory for a visit.
Along the way, Professor Zhou Jingtong introduced Zheng Ge.
Zheng Ge also felt confused when he heard it.
Many professional terms are incomprehensible.
After a tour, Zhou Jingtong stayed in the laboratory to work, while Zheng Ge and Xu Tong returned to the office again.
"By the way, Qiao Meiren Company, what's the current situation?"
In the office, Zheng Ge took a sip of tea and asked Xu Tong.
The last time I came to Pengcheng, I originally wanted to invest in Qiao Meiren, but in the end... I only invested in Xu Tong.
However, Qiao Meiren Company is also a potential company. It is a pity not to invest in it.
"It is currently performing well, and the several new lip gloss colors it has launched are selling well. Without the drag of our project, Qiao Meiren's performance continues to rise, and its current valuation is probably 2 billion."
Xu Tong sighed and said.
"2 billion..."
Zheng Ge breathed out.
"What? Mr. Zheng regrets it?" Xu Tong said with a smile.
"A little bit!" Zheng Ge smiled. If he had invested in Qiao Meiren, then he would have had a share of the 2 billion.
…
After chatting with Xu Tong for a while, Zheng Ge left Mengzhuang Company.
On the way back to the villa, Zheng Ge received a call from Zhao Xiaoxin, saying that he and Yao Yao would come here to play in the evening.
He didn't refuse either.
Back at the villa, Zhao Xiaoxin, Yao Yao, and two fresh-faced girls had already arrived at the villa. They also carried a lot of seafood and vegetables in their hands, obviously planning to have a party here in the evening.
"Old Zheng, I heard from Xiaoxin that you are going back to Magic City tomorrow?"
In the evening, on the beach, Yao Yao took a bite of barbecue elegantly and asked Zheng Ge.
"yes!"
Zheng Ge smiled and said, "I have something to do the day after tomorrow, so I have to go back tomorrow."
"Really, I didn't have the chance to visit my company this time." Yao Yao said unhappy.
Zheng Ge laughed when he heard this and said: "Today's news is developing rapidly. Isn't it the same whether I go or not?"
Yao Yao pouted and said, "By the way, today's news is preparing for a new round of financing. Are you interested?"
"Financing?"
Zheng Ge was stunned, silent for a moment, and said: "When the time comes, I will ask Luo Xiyun to contact you."
At this stage of development, it is possible to raise funds for Today’s Express.
"Haha, I thought you would refuse." Yao Yao said speechlessly.
"It's not the same as before. Today's Express is developing so well, why should I refuse?" Zheng Ge smiled.
Yao Yao shook her head, feeling that Zheng Ge sometimes thought too much.
"Brother Zheng, let's go swimming in the sea."
Zhao Xiaoxin came up and said.
"It's cold at night, let's go during the day." Zheng Ge rubbed her head.
Zhao Xiaoxin had also become numb a long time ago. Since she couldn't resist, she just squinted her eyes and enjoyed it.
…
The next day, May 8th.
In the morning, Zheng Ge had just had breakfast. He was planning to take a flight back to Shanghai in the morning if he had nothing to do today.
At this time, he received a call from Yao Aiguo.
"Mr. Zheng, Zhou Jitang has decided to leave, and his attitude is very firm." Yao Aiguo said in a solemn tone.
"What?" Zheng Ge was stunned. In his imagination, it was impossible for Zhou Jitang to run away. Because running away would do no harm to Zhou Jitang. The result was somewhat unexpected!
"This morning, he came to the company and proposed to give up his equity and withdraw from Chenghua." Yao Aiguo said with some anger and anxiety in his tone.
"Did something happen again yesterday? Didn't it mean that he compromised?" Zheng Ge frowned.
Last night, I had dinner with Yao Yao, during which we talked about Chenghua Pharmaceutical. Yao Yao said that Professor Zhou Jitang had contacted her father, Yao Aiguo, and it seemed that he was about to compromise. Why did this happen again now?
Yao Aiguo said in a solemn tone, "Yesterday Zhou Jitang contacted me and said that he was willing to temporarily give up the research and development of special drugs for heart disease. But he also asked me to guarantee that within one year, the company must guarantee to support him in new projects. I also promised him this matter
Already."
"Originally I thought the matter was over, but this morning, he suddenly broke into my office and asked to quit Chenghua. I checked and found that there may be the shadow of Jiyao Group behind this."
"Jiyao Group?"
Zheng Ge thought about it for a moment. This is a large pharmaceutical group in China, with an annual operating income of over 100 billion and a market value of 200 billion.
It is considered a giant in the pharmaceutical industry.
It's just that this company is not a purely Chinese company, but a joint venture. Among them, Japanese and European pharmaceutical groups have invested in it.
"Yes, Jiyao Group. As far as I know, yesterday a director of Jiyao Group found Zhou Jitang. Today Zhou Jitang resolutely withdrew from Chenghua. It is probably because Jiyao Group made some promise to him." Yao Aiguo said.
Take a breath.
"Is Zhou Jitang still in the company?"
Zheng Ge asked.
"In the company." Yao Aiguo said: "Although he has decided to leave the company, there are still many procedures to go through, and he won't be able to leave for a while."
Zheng Ge hummed and asked: "Mr. Yao, I have always wondered why Zhou Jitang is so persistent in developing a special drug for heart disease? Can't even wait for one or two years?"