EBE Chapter 157 A Foolish Decision
Chapter 157 A Foolish Decision
The press conference was a great success.
Even though the Tong family tried their best to suppress public opinion, the news of the annulment of the engagement still became a trending topic within a day and continued to ferment.
In an instant, the Tong family became synonymous with ingrates and was vilified by many people online.
Not only was their reputation severely damaged, but the Tong family's businesses were also affected, performing poorly in the stock market and showing a downward trend.
Inside the Tong family home, a group of people gathered to discuss something, all with grim expressions.
“It’s not just the Xiao family that’s fueling the fire. With the Tong family in trouble, their competitors are all trying to smooth things over. I’m afraid this matter won’t be resolved.” They were very distressed.
“I will have the Song family’s public relations department take action. It can’t be suppressed for the time being, but people will forget about it in time,” Song Wenjie said calmly, sitting in the main seat.
"The Tong family should keep a low profile for now and wait for my arrangements," he instructed.
"We will listen to Young Master Song in everything, follow the Song family closely, and serve them faithfully!" Tong Qingyun quickly declared.
"Regarding your marriage to my daughter..." He was eager to climb the social ladder by marrying into the Song family.
Tong Anjin also showed an expectant expression.
“Let’s talk about the marriage later. If we discuss these things now, the Song family will also be affected. Who told the Tong family to have such a bad reputation?” Song Wenjie said with a long face.
The Tong family members dared not say anything more.
"That Xiao Chen said he would bring my Tong family back to square one. That's utterly arrogant. Now that the Song family is supporting us, how could he possibly shake our Tong family? He's not even qualified to fight the Song family!" Tong Qingyun said sarcastically.
"Don't worry, the Song family will act when the time is right." Song Wenjie's face darkened, and there was a barely perceptible cold glint in his eyes.
"Right now, the Tong family needs to accelerate the development of the upgraded version of the Awakening Pill, so that my Song family can also help you build momentum."
“Of course,” the Tong family replied.
……
Inside the Xiao family residence.
"Xiao Chen, tell me, what's your plan, and what do you want us to do?" Xiao Jialin asked Xiao Chen with a smile.
"Although the Tong family has the Song family backing them up, for your sake, our Xiao family is willing to fight this economic war, even if it means losing eight hundred of our own and a thousand of the enemy's!"
The core members of the Xiao family all had resolute expressions.
They would give their full support to whatever Xiao Chen wanted to do.
"What is the core business of the Tong family?" Xiao Chen asked.
“That’s naturally the pharmaceutical factory…” Xiao Jialin replied immediately. “The Tong family made their fortune with a drug called ‘Awakening Pill’ back then. Later, they established a pharmaceutical factory and built a complete production and sales line. In Jiang City, they are a pharmaceutical giant!”
"If it weren't for the slow production of those 'Awakening Pills,' Tong Family Pharmaceutical might have become number one in the country!"
Speaking of these things, Xiao Jialin couldn't hide his admiration.
"Awakening Pill?" Xiao Chen frowned upon hearing this.
"That's the Tong family's patented medicine. Its effects are miraculous. Even if someone is seriously injured, as long as it's not fatal, the 'Awakening Pill' can keep them alive and buy them some time for rescue."
"The 'Awakening Pill' was therefore also known as the 'Lifesaving Pill,' and it was very popular among ordinary people. However, it was quite expensive, and most people simply couldn't afford it."
After hearing the Xiao family's explanation, Xiao Chen's face darkened.
Back then, the teacher provided the Tong family with capital and showed them the way.
That capital consisted of a drug formula and start-up funds for the business...
These energizing pills were given to them by their teacher.
Without the formula, the Tong family could not have risen to prominence.
Such kindness is akin to giving someone a second life, yet they dare to be ungrateful!
"I've made up my mind. I'll first establish a pharmaceutical company in the name of the Xiao family," Xiao Chen said calmly.
"What?"
The Xiao family members were all stunned upon hearing this, their eyes widening in disbelief.
They truly hadn't expected Xiao Chen to think that way.
“Cough… Xiao Chen, establishing a pharmaceutical company is not something that can be done casually. The core pillar of a pharmaceutical company is manufacturing, but we have nothing, whether it’s production lines or anything else, we have absolutely no experience… Besides, the development of any new drug has gone through a long period of research and a large amount of capital investment…” Xiao Jialin advised helplessly.
"Even if all these problems can be solved, Tong Family Pharmaceutical has a deep foundation and a good reputation. It will be extremely difficult to defeat them in this field."
"It would be better to start from other aspects."
"Yeah, starting a pharmaceutical company is ridiculous."
The members of the Xiao family all agreed with the patriarch's statement and offered their advice.
"You seem to be having wild ideas," Dongfang Ruyi retorted without holding back.
Xiao Chen remained calm; these reactions were entirely expected.
He didn't do it on a whim.
The Tong family started out with a prescription from their teacher, and he wanted to completely defeat them in the field of medicine.
In addition, Xiao Chen also considered the Xiao family in Jiang City.
As a family with a long history of martial arts, their economic strength is relatively low among the top families in Jiang City.
The Xiao family poured everything into him and gained his approval, so they decided to lend him a hand.
"I'm not just making this up; I've considered everything carefully. This pharmaceutical company is definitely going to be established," Xiao Chen said seriously.
The members of the Xiao family looked at each other in bewilderment.
Dongfang Ruyi looked at Xiao Chen expressionlessly.
It's highly unlikely that a temporary pharmaceutical company could be established and then quickly crumble the Tong family's pharmaceutical business.
She became curious.
"Since Xiao Chen has said so, let's do as he says," Xiao Yuanshan said authoritatively as he entered the council hall.
"Xiao Chen, I told you before you agreed to become a seed of the Xiao family that the Xiao family of Jiang City would never betray you, no matter what decision you make!"
Xiao Chen smiled and nodded.
Is he likely to disappoint?
……
When the news that the Xiao family was going to establish a pharmaceutical company reached the Tong family...
"What? Start a pharmaceutical company? Has he gone mad?" Tong Qingyun asked, looking completely bewildered.
"Is he trying to compete with the Tong family in the pharmaceutical industry? No way? Are the Xiao family really that stupid to let him do as he pleases?" The Tong family members were hardly incredulous.
"The news is accurate. The Xiao family is already making all the necessary preparations. They've submitted the application forms and purchased all the equipment, which is being transported to Jiang City..." the messenger said.
The Tong family was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
"I thought they might have some tricks up their sleeve, but all they came up with was this? Attacking in our area of expertise—isn't that just stupid?"
"I was worried, but it was all unnecessary. The Xiao family is digging their own grave! That brat Xiao Chen will ruin them forever!"
"Overestimating themselves! In the pharmaceutical field, there's no one in the entire Jiang City who can rival my Tong family. What makes the Xiao family think they can compete? Where do they get their courage?"
The Tong family members wore mocking expressions, no longer feeling any pressure.
"I think Xiao Chen is just unconvinced and wants to defeat us in our area of expertise, but does he have that ability? It's utterly laughable!" Tong Anjin said with a sneer.
"Don't underestimate the enemy. There might be a trap. Be wary of a feint attack," Tong Qingyun warned.
But it's clear that he's no longer under the same psychological pressure.
Who told the Xiao family to act so foolishly?