roccoschili Chapter 181 Secret Meeting
Chapter 181 Secret Meeting
"Godfather, I plan to use the secret recipe for penicillin production to make a deal with the concession authorities." Jiang Shiyuan's voice was filled with determination.
"Penicillin?" Master Du raised his eyebrows slightly and pondered for a moment, "Xiaoyuan, are you sure you want to use such an important thing as a bargaining chip?"
Jiang Shiyuan said firmly, "Father, the safety of the 'Eight Hundred Warriors' is related to the determination of the entire Chinese nation to resist the Japanese invasion and to our national dignity!"
"If we can't even protect our national heroes, then what's the point of our Jiayuan Pharmaceutical keeping this secret recipe?"
"Besides, the value of penicillin will sooner or later be targeted by the great powers. Rather than letting them rob us of it by various means in the future, why don't we take the initiative now and use it to gain the greatest benefits!"
Mr. Du was silent for a moment. He knew that Jiang Shiyuan was right.
"Xiaoyuan, you have considered everything very carefully." A hint of appreciation flashed in Master Du's eyes. "I can help you arrange this matter."
"I will contact Mr. Mellen, the general manager of the Public Concession Municipal Council. He has always been interested in penicillin and should be willing to talk to us privately."
"Then I'll leave it to you, godfather!" A glimmer of hope ignited in Jiang Shiyuan's heart.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Shiyuan immediately rushed to Jiayuan Pharmaceutical and summoned General Manager Chen Jingan and several resident directors.
"Ayuan, why didn't you discuss such a big matter with us?" Chen Jing'an frowned, a look of worry on his face.
"Yes, Director Yuan, the secret recipe of penicillin is the lifeblood of Jiayuan Pharmaceutical and major domestic pharmaceutical companies. Are we really going to hand it over to foreigners like this?" Several directors also looked embarrassed.
"I know what you are worried about." Jiang Shiyuan took a deep breath, "But we can't just sit back and watch the matter of the 'Eight Hundred Warriors'!"
"In fact, everyone understands that the value of penicillin will sooner or later attract the covetousness of Western powers."
"Rather than letting them take it away in the future, we should make the most of it now."
"And I believe that as long as we operate properly, this matter will not only not harm the interests of Jiayuan Pharmaceutical, but will allow us to gain a firm foothold in both the International Settlement and the French Concession and gain greater room for development."
Chen Jing'an and several directors looked at each other. They all understood Chairman Jiang Shiyuan's determination on this matter.
"Since you have made your decision, we all choose to support you."
Chen Jingan patted Jiang Shiyuan on the shoulder and said, "Ayuan, just tell us what you need us to do next!"
"Yes, we all support you!" Several resident directors also said firmly.
Afterwards, Military Control Commission Station Chief Wang also received a report on this plan from Jiang Shiyuan.
After hearing this, Stationmaster Wang's eyes sparkled.
"Xiao Jiang, starting the negotiation with them by starting with penicillin is definitely a good way to find a new way!"
After hanging up the phone, he immediately called Jinling and reported the matter to his acting boss.
After listening to this, Boss Dai pondered for a moment and said decisively: "I agree with Shennong's plan, but in order to avoid attracting the attention of the Japanese, the Nanjing National Government will not intervene."
"Jiayuan Pharmaceutical and the concession authorities can handle this in secret, but the safety of the 'Eight Hundred Warriors' must be guaranteed!"
"Yes!" Stationmaster Wang took the order and left.
On the other side, Gu Fangxun also received a call from Jiang Shiyuan.
"Aunt Fang, I have a plan that may help rescue the 'Eight Hundred Warriors'..."
On the other end of the phone, Jiang Shiyuan told Gu Fangxun in detail the idea of using penicillin as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
After listening to this, Gu Fangxun couldn't help but admire Jiang Shiyuan's courage and wisdom.
"Xiaoyuan, your plan should be the one with the greatest chance of success at the moment."
Gu Fangxun said in a deep voice: "I will report to my superiors. If necessary, the organization will do its best to cooperate with your actions."
"Thank you, Aunt Fang!" Jiang Shiyuan clenched the receiver and said gratefully.
Three days later, night fell and the lights came on.
Along the Suzhou River, there is singing and dancing, and the scene is full of decadence and extravagance.
However, in the conference room of the International Settlement Municipal Council, a secret negotiation concerning the fate of the "Eight Hundred Heroes" was proceeding intensely.
The meeting room was filled with smoke and the atmosphere was heavy.
Mr. Du sat aside, his eyes deep and his majesty unmistakable.
Jiang Shiyuan and Chen Jingan, as the negotiation representatives of Jiayuan Pharmaceutical, sat on both sides with serious expressions, confronting CEO Mailun and others across from them.
"Director Myron, you should know that the value of penicillin is enough to change the entire world's medical and military landscape."
Jiang Shiyuan was the first to break the silence, his tone steady and powerful.
"Of course I know..." President Myron blew out a puff of smoke, and a gleam of light flashed in his deep blue eyes. "Chairman Jiang, there is no need to beat around the bush. Tell me your conditions."
Jiang Shiyuan said bluntly: "My condition is very simple. I will use the secret formula for the purification and mass production of penicillin in exchange for the freedom of the 'Eight Hundred Warriors'!"
"What?!" The secretary next to President Myron exclaimed and looked at them in disbelief.
President Myron waved his hand, signaling his secretary to keep quiet, then turned to look at Jiang Shiyuan with a playful smile on his face.
"Miss Jiang, you are asking for too much!"
"The 'Eight Hundred Warriors' were heroes who fought against the Japanese pirates. Their safety concerns the people of the whole country."
Jiang Shiyuan said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "I believe that you don't want to see the concession caught in the whirlpool of public opinion because of this matter, right?"
"What's more, we can also provide you with penicillin production technology and equipment to help you build a complete mass production line in Eagle Country."
Chen Jingan added: "This will be of great benefit to further improving Eagle Country's medical level and international influence."
President Mellen was silent. He lowered his head in thought, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
He knew that penicillin was invaluable and that if it could be brought into the hands of his country, it would bring huge benefits.
However, the influence of the "Eight Hundred Heroes" incident cannot be underestimated. If not handled properly, it will cause huge trouble to the concession.
In particular, we must not let the Japanese know that they are secretly making deals with the Chinese representatives.
"I can agree to your terms..." President Myron finally spoke, "But I also have a request."
"Please go ahead." Jiang Shiyuan was delighted in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface.
"I want Jiayuan Pharmaceutical to give priority to supplying penicillin to the International Settlement in the next five years," said General Manager Myron. "And the price must be 20% lower than the market price."
"This..." Chen Jing'an looked embarrassed. This was almost equivalent to giving a large sum of money to the concession for free.
General Manager Myron continued, "Correspondingly, our Municipal Council will also provide policy support and tax subsidies to your company, and sign a secret cooperation agreement."
"Deal!" Jiang Shiyuan agreed without hesitation.
Compared with the lives and freedom of the "Eight Hundred Heroes", these economic losses are not worth mentioning at all.
"Good! Great!" President Myron laughed, stood up, and extended his hand to Jiang Shiyuan, "Happy cooperation!"
"It's a pleasure to work with you!" Jiang Shiyuan also stood up and shook hands tightly with President Mellen.
At this time, General Manager Mellen leaned over and whispered in Jiang Shiyuan's ear: "Miss Jiang, at ten o'clock tomorrow night, I will let the guards of the Italian military camp secretly relax their vigilance."
"You can arrange your men to create some harmless riots and take the opportunity to kidnap the 'Eight Hundred Warriors'..."
Jiang Shiyuan immediately understood and said with a bright smile: "Then I'll trouble you, CEO!"
Then both parties signed and stamped the agreement, and this thrilling negotiation finally came to an end.
"Xiaoyuan, you did a great job!"
After walking out of the meeting room, Mr. Du patted Jiang Shiyuan on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration.
"This is all thanks to my foster father's planning!"
Jiang Shiyuan looked humble, and then told the two people beside him what President Mellen had whispered.
Upon hearing this, Master Du said in a deep voice: "Time is running out, let's go back and arrange the rescue operation of the 'Eight Hundred Warriors'."
"Yes!" Jiang Shiyuan and Chen Jingan responded in unison.