Free Web NovelChapter 440: Chapter 440: Acquisition?
Could the experimental data be wrong?
Tao Nan had the same question in his mind.
However, it would be easy to verify.
If Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s Aloe Vera Frost was really that much better than Perfect Aloe Vera Gel, they would be able to tell just by trying it.
"Go and get me some samples of Ding’s Aloe Frost right now."
Tao Nan ordered.
Soon, a few bottles of Ding’s Aloe Frost were brought to the conference room.
Tao Nan was the first to twist open a bottle. He squeezed some out and applied it to the back of his hand.
As the frost touched his skin, it brought a cool, comfortable sensation. It absorbed rapidly, and the back of his hand instantly became moist and delicate.
He closed his eyes, savoring the feeling.
As the company’s general manager,
Tao Nan used their Aloe Vera Gel products every day.
He was more than familiar with the properties and effects of Aloe Vera.
But,
Now, he discovered that his own Aloe Vera Gel and Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s Aloe Vera Frost... were simply incomparable.
There was a world of difference.
"You... try it too."
With a heavy expression, Tao Nan had the marketing manager and the other executives try it.
Dubiously, the group all applied the frost.
Just a few minutes later, a series of gasps echoed through the conference room.
"My God, it absorbs so quickly."
"The back of my hand became so smooth and tender in an instant."
"It feels like my skin was instantly hydrated, and it’s not greasy at all."
Everyone was dumbfounded.
They had personally experienced the outstanding effects of Ding’s Aloe Frost.
It was an immediate improvement, far surpassing any skincare product they normally used. freewёbnoνel.com
"This... this effect is too damn good."
one of the executives couldn’t help but exclaim.
Tao Nan’s expression grew even more grim.
An unprecedented wave of despair washed over him.
"If it’s really this effective, then... will there be any place for our Perfect Aloe Vera Gel in the future?"
This question was like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of all the Perfect Cosmetics Company executives.
Clinging to a final sliver of hope, Tao Nan asked, "Is the formula for the Aloe Vera Frost public?"
The marketing manager shook his head. "President Tao, according to the information we have, Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory has already successfully applied for a trade secret patent. The core formula is not public."
"A trade secret patent..."
Tao Nan clenched his fists tightly, so resentful he could barely contain it.
He immediately ordered the head of the laboratory, "Your technology center, at any cost, will study the ingredients of the Aloe Vera Frost. You must crack its core formula. No matter how much time or money it takes, I want you to figure out its secret."
This was the only way out for Perfect Cosmetics Company. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Otherwise, as a competing Aloe Vera product,
their Aloe Vera Gel would be completely crushed in the future.
...
「France. Paris.」
At the headquarters of the global cosmetics giant, L’Oreal Group, a similarly tense atmosphere prevailed.
Lisa, a senior data analyst in the marketing department, stared at the constantly fluctuating charts on her computer screen, her brows tightly furrowed.
She had discovered that over the past month, the international market sales for the L’Oreal Group’s high-end skincare brands had seen a small but steady decline.
This was extremely rare.
"Lisa, have you found the cause?"
Marketing Director Pierre asked in a low voice.
"Director, I’ve discovered a very unusual phenomenon."
Lisa pointed to the chart on the screen. "In our key markets, especially Japan and the United States, the drop in sales is most pronounced. At the same time, a brand-new skincare brand from Dragon Country, with a product called ’Aloe Vera Frost,’ is showing explosive sales growth. It’s capturing our high-end cosmetics market share at an almost geometric rate."
"An Aloe Vera Frost from Dragon Country?"
Pierre was a little surprised to hear this.
L’Oreal had been deeply entrenched in the global market for many years and was intimately familiar with the dynamics of the cosmetics industry in every country.
However, he had never heard the names "Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory" and "Aloe Vera Frost" before.
"Go and procure some of this Aloe Vera Frost immediately. The more, the better."
Pierre made a swift decision. "At the same time, compile all the data and information and submit it to the technology center. Have them conduct the most detailed analysis and testing."
Soon, through various channels, the L’Oreal Group procured samples of Ding’s Aloe Frost.
Pierre tried it himself. After applying just a tiny amount, he was stunned in a way he had never been before.
The refreshing texture, rapid absorption, incredible whitening effect, and the sensation of his skin instantly becoming hydrated and plump shocked even him, a well-versed industry veteran.
"This... this is practically black magic."
Pierre couldn’t help but marvel.
The product was immediately sent to the L’Oreal Group’s top technology center.
A few days later, a disheartening report came back from the technology center.
"Director Pierre, we’ve conducted a comprehensive analysis and test of this Ding’s Aloe Frost."
The technical director’s tone held a trace of helplessness. "All its metrics are perfect. The extraction and stabilization techniques for its active ingredients are world-class. It is truly an exceptional product."
"What about the formula? Can you crack it?"
Pierre asked eagerly.
The technical director shook his head. "We’ve tried various methods, but its core formula seems to be protected by a very clever technique. We can’t fully crack it at the moment. We can only analyze its general component structure, but we can’t replicate its key processes and ratios."
This news put Pierre under an unprecedented amount of pressure.
The L’Oreal Group was famous for its powerful R&D capabilities. A formula that left even them helpless was a testament to the high level of technology in Ding’s Aloe Frost.
The L’Oreal Group’s high-end cosmetics division immediately convened an emergency meeting.
Faced with this sudden competitor from Dragon Country and the rapid assault of Aloe Vera Frost on the international market, the high-end cosmetics division ultimately made a bold decision:
"We must find a way to control this technology."
The head of the high-end cosmetics division said in a grave tone, "There are two options: one is to try to acquire the patent for the core technology of the Aloe Vera Frost, and the other is to directly acquire Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory. Whichever path we choose, we must stop this product from further eroding our global market share, no matter the cost."
Soon after, the L’Oreal Group dispatched a team of senior business representatives who flew overnight to Feng City, seeking to cooperate with or acquire Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory.
「Feng City.」
Ding Kaifang warmly received the delegation from L’Oreal.
When the delegation made an astronomical offer, attempting to acquire the core technology of the Aloe Vera Frost or to buy Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory outright, Ding Kaifang just smiled and then refused without a moment’s hesitation.
"Thank you for the L’Oreal Group’s generous offer."
Ding Kaifang’s tone was firm. "Ding’s Pharmaceutical Factory’s Aloe Vera Frost is a national brand, independently developed here in Dragon Country. Its future belongs to us. We do not intend to sell any technology, and we certainly will not sell the company."
The refusal was crisp and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.
After seeing off the L’Oreal negotiation team, Ding Kaifang returned to his office and looked at the latest sales data.
Only a month had passed since the launch of the Aloe Vera Frost, but total sales had already reached a staggering 400 million yuan.
Moreover, this number was still skyrocketing at a jaw-dropping speed.
