Free Web NovelChapter 213: 213 Chapter: The Center of Attention _1
The time for the Biological Research Association was nearly upon them, and Lin Bingqing arrived at a luxurious building with Sun Miaomiao and Xia Ningning in tow.
Upon entering the building, Lin Bingqing and Sun Miaomiao once again had the expressions of country folk coming into the city.
As an international research conference was at hand, among those present were many blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.
The venue was already bustling, with scholars from various places gathered together discussing academic issues.
In such a place, the older one appeared, the higher their status seemed to be; several white-haired scholars were already surrounded by groups of product consultants, presenting their products to them.
There were beauty products, health supplements, and medical products among them.
If only they could get the approval of these elders, the advertising campaigns would be immensely powerful.
But the elders weren’t fools; they weren’t easily deceived by mere words; everything depended on the experimental results.
On the podium, various props for conducting experiments were set up for the presenters to demonstrate their use on the spot.
The three girls didn’t join the crowd to watch the excitement but started to consider how they should present when it was their turn on stage. freewebnσvel.cøm
Lin Bingqing was very clear that once their Spirit Spring Water was revealed, it would become the highlight of the entire event.
Yet now, their linchpin, Ye Ming, hadn’t shown up, which made Lin Bingqing very anxious.
"Ladies and gentlemen, at today’s conference, we will be introducing a very heavyweight guest, whom I’m sure you’ve all been eagerly waiting for. Can’t wait any longer, right?" Just as Lin Bingqing and the others were feeling apprehensive, the host had already begun introducing the functions of Spirit Spring Water.
"This is a miraculous potion from Hai City in the mainland, named Spirit Spring Water!"
"It is said that this spring water can delay aging, erase scars, treat wounds externally, and enhance physical strength internally; it’s supposedly omnipotent."
"Today, the person in charge of Spirit Spring Water will go on stage to demonstrate for everyone!"
With the host’s passionate speech, the spotlight shone on Lin Bingqing.
All eyes were on Lin Bingqing, filled with anticipation.
Lin Bingqing showed a concerned expression; she looked around but still didn’t see Ye Ming.
With no other choice, she had to brace herself and go on stage.
Carrying the prepared Spirit Spring Water, she appeared in everyone’s line of sight.
"Our company’s Spirit Spring Water has the function of repairing scars, beautifying, delaying aging, and even awakening vitality!"
Lin Bingqing had hardly spoken when a doubt was raised from the audience.
"Is there anything so magical in the world? A water that can both beautify and heal injuries, awaken vitality; that’s simply impossible."
"I’ve lived many years and never heard of such magical water, even our own country couldn’t produce it!"
"So, you’re scammers, big-time scammers!"
Following the voice, the crowd turned to see a blond-haired, blue-eyed man standing up among them.
His gaze at Lin Bingqing carried a sleazy undertone; his interjection wasn’t just to challenge the Spirit Spring Water’s capabilities but also to attract Lin Bingqing’s attention.
With a sneering tone, he asked, "Since what you claim is so extraordinary, you need to prove to us, what scientific basis does this miraculous water have? What are its ingredients, and are there any side effects on the human body?"
"I..." Lin Bingqing was at a loss for words. She indeed knew the answers; it was about collecting Spiritual Energy with the Spiritual Pearl that Ye Ming had given her and putting it into the water to create Spirit Spring Water.
But she had always considered this to be a commercial secret, not something to reveal to just anyone.
The blond man snickered with derision, "Can’t you say it? It seems like you’re just bluffing here, right?"
"You just want to draw everyone’s attention with this sensational method, then sell an ordinary bottle of water for a sky-high price. I’ve seen this trick many times; as long as no one dies after drinking it, then use propaganda, a placebo effect, to make one feel better."
"But I heard that a single bottle of Spirit Spring Water is sold for an exorbitant price. Your company’s rapid growth in a short time couldn’t possibly be from such deceptive practices, right? Or do you know how to trick people so well, turn them around in circles, and still have the gall to show up here!"
"You, young lady, you look like a person, but what you do is utterly despicable, simply inhumane!"
Though he didn’t speak fluently, each of his sentences was forceful, coming from tricky angles directly smearing Lin Bingqing, leaving her unable to defend herself.
After being questioned one after another, Lin Bingqing was left speechless, standing on stage somewhat at a loss.
Moreover, being under the scrutiny of so many expert scholars was a lot of pressure.
For a moment, her eyes reddened with urgency as she argued, "We are not cheats!"
Sun Miaomiao, who was sitting below the stage, was also very anxious, but having only been there for a few days, she understood Spirit Spring Water even less than Lin Bingqing; even if she wanted to help, she didn’t know how to respond to the blond man’s questions.
Xia Ningning sighed helplessly; she had the ability to quell the situation, but if she used other capabilities to resolve it, the reputation of Spirit Spring Water would suffer. The only way to save the situation was to address the issues raised.
Facing a deadlock, with the research conference at risk of grinding to a halt, the host intended to step forward and kick Lin Bingqing off the stage.
He was no stranger to such incidents since the conference held high status, and each year these scam companies would come with various pretenses, bluffing and deceiving. If they could get the endorsement of these experts, even a bottle of tap water could sell for a fortune.
"You foreigner harbors ulterior motives; it seems that you just want to probe our trade secrets," Lin Bingqing countered.
Just then, Ye Ming entered from outside, walking straight to the stage.
Seeing her linchpin had arrived, Lin Bingqing felt a bit more relieved.
Ye Ming gave her an encouraging look and said, "You did very well already; from now on, leave it to me!"
Lin Bingqing obediently nodded, quietly wiping away her tears before returning to her seat.
"Don’t make excuses. It looks like you just can’t bluff anymore and want to switch people and make up new lies. What kind of rubbish trade secrets are those? They’re nothing but unspeakable scams. I think it’s best if you just get off the stage!" The blond man was relentless, continuing his interrogation.
Having taken control, Ye Ming focused his gaze on the blond man and loudly questioned, "The theme of today’s research conference isn’t about prying into the trade secrets of other companies’ products, is it?"
"And what makes you such a distinguished scholar? Even if I told you the ingredients, would you understand?"
