Merchant and doctor

Chapter 1862 Big Business Starts from Small Things

It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but it's extremely rare to find someone who can help you in the snow!
In today's highly transparent information age, no matter how cautious Bian Mu is, he can't escape the technical probing of all sorts of people. Perhaps, it's precisely this so-called new concept of traditional Chinese medicine that has caught the eye of shrewd businessmen who see a business opportunity?! They also want to make a fortune by taking advantage of leading a new trend in the industry?!

"If that's really the case, what am I?! How could I possibly get the lion's share of the profits? The National Medical Center Mansion? Nothing's even happened yet, and the specialist hospital project is already on the agenda?! Is this how big deals are made? I don't understand..." Bian Muxin was suddenly like someone who had spilled a pot of porridge, all sticky and confused, unable to make sense of anything.

Bian Mu came from a humble background and had never seen much of the world. He was still young, so it was inevitable that he would feel a bit lost and bewildered when faced with a great opportunity!
“Talking about that at a time like this… isn’t it too early?! As you know, the original site of the clinic was borrowed from the Lin family! Old Mrs. Lin is already that old, and to be frank, if anything were to happen to her, her children would definitely take back the house and kick her out immediately!” Bian Mu said with a smile.

"The Lin family's land wasn't even in the best location to begin with. There are plenty of more desirable spots out there. As long as you're interested, none of these issues matter," Miss Zhong replied dismissively.

"You mean... taking advantage of the drop in commercial property rental prices, why not quietly open a branch to spread the risk?" Bian Mu's mind was really getting faster and faster.

Hearing this, Miss Zhong smiled and nodded gently.

"I know you've always been very independent and don't like to owe anyone favors, so don't worry! Our cooperation will definitely not come with any extra conditions. For us, supporting emerging medical and pharmaceutical industries is just a way for the Zhong family to fulfill its social responsibility. In layman's terms, it's about praying for my father to live a long life. As for you, while you're still young, you should strive to move forward on the right path, avoid detours, and minimize the technological gap with similar industries overseas. Why not take the highway instead of riding a small car to show off the greatness of starting a business?!" The eldest daughter of the Zhong family subtly corrected him.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu's face flushed slightly.

Indeed, Bian Mu had always harbored a stubborn desire to grow stronger quietly. He feared that if he cooperated with the Zhong and Cao families, he would gradually lose his independence and end up having to be controlled by them in all matters, big and small.

There is no such thing as a huge investment without a reason in this world; Bian Mu has understood this principle since he was a child.

"You mean... your company will pre-invest in the initial funding for the next new drug and the first branch of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic? Planning ahead?! Starting to work on the preliminary drafts now?!"

"That's right! How about it?! Shall we start preparations once the new drug's trial production is successful? The market waits for no one! As far as I know, Beiqi, Nanjin, Binhai and other places have already taken action. If we can seize the market opportunity accurately, the subsequent returns will be quite amazing!"

“Oh! Your suggestion is too sudden. The logic is sound, and I can understand it to some extent, but... if you really asked me to get involved, I really don't have the guts! To be honest, I'm not very confident running this traditional Chinese medicine clinic right now! As you just saw, there are still many empty plots upstairs. With more staff and equipment, we could definitely make a lot of money within three years, but I just don't want to take the risk... Don't laugh at me, but it seems like we all come from families like this... we can't let go of our inhibitions..."

"Oh, no, no! You're always so modest! It's normal! Don't worry, we're not strangers. I'm just mentioning our sincerity, I have absolutely no intention of rushing things! It's always right to be cautious in business. Compared to my younger brother, I'm quite conservative, he always looks down on me! I understand, I understand. There's plenty of time. We can try again after the new drug is officially launched on the market. However... if we come across a suitable location soon, I can help you negotiate for a house." The eldest daughter of the Zhong family really knows how to talk, using a retreat as a means of advancement, ultimately achieving her goal. "Alright then! If there's a suitable location, a house isn't a problem. It's about opening a proper branch that gives me peace of mind. Once it's completed, the Lin family's branch will become the main branch, and the new branch will become the headquarters."

"That's right! By the way, some friends recently contacted me. They wanted to ask me if they could pre-purchase the distribution rights for the 'Detoxifying Ointment'!"

"Huh?! Do they really think highly of my new drug?! Or are they just trying to make more money for me because of your influence?" Bian Mu asked with a smile.

"I doubt you're really that keen on making more money for me! Hahaha... I'm sure you really believe in this new concept of traditional Chinese medicine! Don't worry! As long as you're willing to save yourself some trouble, we can send a dedicated team to handle it for you. As long as we don't lose money, that's fine."

"Well... here's the thing. After the new drug is made, I plan to have Professor Mi try it out in various hospitals first. We need to make sure the technical feedback is close to what our team predicted!" Bian Mu explained with a smile.

"Of course, but... what if Cao Yueyue brings up a similar idea of ​​managing the business on your behalf? Wouldn't that put you in a bit of a dilemma?" Miss Zhong reminded her with a smile.

"Oh... I understand, don't worry! You're the first person to think highly of a small, makeshift drug company like ours, so you're definitely the best fit for marketing. It's just... it's really not my thing to have a business leader of your caliber talk to me about such a tiny project!"

"Hahaha... The Zhong family has been declining for a long time, but my younger brother has been completely unaware. Cao Yueyue and I probably think the same way. Just as you said, everyone is actually planning ahead. We're all in the same boat! Big companies have their own difficulties. To be honest, sometimes when we chat in private, we are quite envious of you. You have a special skill, you are steady, and your small boat is easy to turn around! We are different. Not only are our operating costs getting higher and higher, but new ideas and new models are becoming increasingly rare, and the burden is quite heavy."

Hearing this, Bian Mu really didn't know how to respond, so he simply pretended to be confused, got up, picked up the soup pot on the table, and added some clear broth to both hot pots.

Afterwards, Miss Zhong explained to Bian Mu one by one the taboos of the trial sale of the new drug. Only then did Bian Mu realize that the Zhong family was really quite knowledgeable about business, down to the smallest detail. It seems that the Zhong family's business had been built up step by step through hard work and perseverance, and they always had to treat themselves as a small company.

Unconsciously, Bian Mu learned another lesson: big businesses are built up little by little from small things, and it's not easy!
After the meal, Bian Mu reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with Miss Zhong, which meant that the Cao family had lost a deal.

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Busy as ever, Bian Mu was discussing new changes in medication with Dr. Ning at the clinic when her phone beeped. She checked it and saw it was from Anderlin, saying that the first batch of the new drug had officially rolled off the production line and asking her to check the goods at a suitable time.