Mu Jinyu frowned slightly and said, "Is that so? Then why don't we find other sales channels instead of cooperating with them?"
"That won't work!" Xu Qingya said anxiously, "Because they are the largest pharmaceutical company in Jiangnan Province and rank high in the entire country. Many pharmaceutical companies and sales channels in Jiangnan Province rely on them for survival. If they decide to ban us, no one would dare cooperate with us anymore..."
Under the leadership of Xu Xiaojiao, Jinyu Company, backed by the Xu Family, had developed quite well in River City, but it could only be considered good within River City. It was not a major company in Jiangnan Province.
If Xu Xiaojiao had handed over Jinyu Company to Mu Jinyu when her beauty cosmetics had already been developed, marketed, and sold, it might even have earned some respect from Lin Pharmaceutical.
But now, the beauty cosmetics had been ruined by Xu Xiaojiao.
Already in a precarious position, although Mu Jinyu had introduced the Beauty Pill to stabilize morale, other companies were not yet aware of the wonders of the Beauty Pill.
Now, with Jinyu Company being threatened with a ban by Lin Pharmaceutical, the heads of other sales channels were almost too scared to step forward and cooperate with them.
It could be said that the problem was indeed very serious.
Mu Jinyu said, "What about the Xu Family? Aren't they very powerful? One of the Four Great Families of River City, can't they deal with Lin Pharmaceutical?"
Xu Qingya gave a bitter smile, "The Xu Family? They only dominate River City. Though they are one of the Four Great Families, it's difficult for them to extend their reach to Jiangnan Province, let alone up against a behemoth like Lin Pharmaceutical."
Mu Jinyu calmly said, "So there's no solution? No other distributors will cooperate with us due to the influence of the Xu Family, ignoring the threats from Lin Pharmaceutical?"
"Yes," Xu Qingya sighed, her sigh conveying a sense of helplessness.
Mu Jinyu calmly continued, "In that case, we don't need to look for any channel partnerships for sales. Let's just open our specialized sales store. I refuse to believe that with my Beauty Pill being so awesome, the women who need it won't be tempted and make a trip to River City to buy my product!"
With a cold laugh, Mu Jinyu added, "Although we can't launch a nationwide rollout and cause a sensation across the country at the early stage, once the awesomeness of my Beauty Pill is proven, we will still sweep the market!"
Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, Xu Qingya thought about it carefully and realized that he was indeed right.
If it were other medicines or cosmetics—even Xu Xiaojiao's beauty products—being banned by the Lin Group like this, it was very likely that they wouldn't sell, leading to a broken capital chain and the eventual bankruptcy and closure of the company!
It meant the new cosmetics destined to become a hit would die before even launching.
But the Beauty Pill wasn't in the same league as Xu Xiaojiao's beauty products. It was more like the iPhone 4, which caused a global sensation and changed people's concept of smartphones—a super hit product.
Once it appeared, it indeed would not be something Lin Pharmaceutical could suppress!
Even if Lin Pharmaceutical's ban and oppression made the initial sales difficult, once it gained momentum, it could sweep away all obstacles and demons, suppressing competing products.
Xu Qingya took a deep breath, smiled, and said, "Alright, I know what to do then. Let's leave it at that. I'll go and get a few stores ready tonight for our exclusive Beauty Pill stores."
After speaking, she was ready to hang up the phone.
But Mu Jinyu called out, "Wait a minute."
"Hmm? Is there anything else?" Xu Qingya asked.
Mu Jinyu sneered, "Since they want to ban us, wouldn't it be impolite if we don't respond?"
Xu Qingya asked tentatively, "What do you mean by respond..."
Mu Jinyu stated, "Take note of Lin Pharmaceutical and all other distributors who refuse to cooperate with us in a little notebook. In the future, they won't have the privilege to obtain the sales agency rights for our Beauty Pill!"
"This..." Xu Qingya replied upon hearing the suggestion, feeling somewhat troubled. This was a full-blown war they were talking about!
Although she believed they would ultimately prevail, was it really necessary to go so far? Peace brings wealth...
Mu Jinyu seemed to understand Xu Qingya's concerns, and spoke with a firm tone, "Just do it that way. I'd rather earn less money than not have my revenge!"
"Alright, I'll take care of it right away," Xu Qingya acquiesced reluctantly.
The call ended.
Mu Jinyu put away his phone, his complexion still looking rather poor.
Subjected to targeting, bans, and suppression for no reason, how could his mood be anything but ugly?
"Is there trouble at the company?"
Sitting opposite him, Gu Xiyan and Wen Rou were no longer focused on their meals either, and looked at Mu Jinyu with worried expressions as they asked.
Even though Mu Jinyu hadn't put the call on speaker, and they couldn't hear his conversation with Xu Qingya clearly, it was obvious from his words that there was a problem with the company.
Mu Jinyu nodded and said, "Yes, our sales channels have been banned. We can't use other platforms to sell the Beauty Pill. But it doesn't matter. A pearl will always shine. They can't ban us forever, and I've banned them in return. Sooner or later, they'll regret this day!"
As he spoke, he seemed slightly dejected, "It's really strange though. We don't seem to have offended Lin Pharmaceutical, so why would they suddenly want to ban us?!"
"Lin Pharmaceutical?" Gu Xiyan, upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, fell into thought. After a moment of musing, she said weakly, "It seems... I might know a bit about why."
"What?" Mu Jinyu looked up at her.
Gu Xiyan appeared a bit guilty as she spoke, "Didn't you just, because of me, make a fool of Chen Xuyang..."
"Yeah, what about it?" Mu Jinyu looked puzzled, "Does Lin Pharmaceutical have something to do with that guy?"
"You could say it's related," Gu Xiyan spoke softly, "Isn't there a girl who follows him around, looking all rich and imposing..."
Mu Jinyu's expression became serious, "Is she an important person in Lin Pharmaceutical?"
Gu Xiyan nodded, "Right, her name is Lin Xiaoru. She's the daughter of Lin Pharmaceutical's chairman, and she's also a suitor of Chen Xuyang. You made a fool of Chen Xuyang, and she probably did it to get revenge for him, making Lin Pharmaceutical ban us."
Gu Xiyan felt a bit guilty and sorry, and her head drooped lower.
She was worried that Mu Jinyu would blame her after knowing the reason.
Even though everything that happened was done by Mu Jinyu himself to defend her.
But ultimately, it was because of her that Jinyu Company ended up being banned!
She felt a bit remorseful in her heart.
"So that's what happened!" Mu Jinyu said, suddenly realizing the situation. Instead of blaming Gu Xiyan, he sneered, "Then Lin Pharmaceutical will regret this one day, hastily banning us because of a foolish woman. When that time comes, let's see if they can have it easy!"
"You're not blaming me?" Gu Xiyan looked up at Mu Jinyu, asking with an odd expression.
"What's there to blame you for?" Mu Jinyu casually remarked, then thoughtfully nodded, "If I must blame you, then your punishment will be to wash my feet tonight."