In the evening, at the dining table, Xiao Feng introduced Ji Liangcai to everyone.
Compared to Tiewa's lack of words, Ji Liangcai was eloquent, showcasing two extres.
It was precisely with his clever tongue that he quickly mingled with everyone.
In the yard, toasts were exchanged, laughter and joy echoed continuously, painting a lively picture.
At this mont, the phone in Xiao Feng's pocket rang.
The caller was Sha Xitu, the first agent for the pills, and Xiao Feng had a fairly good impression of him.
Of course, this good impression was earned by "refusing commissions".
Glancing at the people in high spirits, Xiao Feng nodded to Du Qingyue beside him, quietly left the table, went outside, and answered the call.
"Is there sothing from Sha Old Brother?" Xiao Feng said courteously.
Sha Xitu was pleasantly surprised: "Brother, you rember , it's truly an honor."
After exchanging pleasantries, Sha Xitu quickly got to the point: "Brother, I must warn you, trouble's coming your way."
"Brother, what kind of trouble are you referring to specifically?" Xiao Feng asked.
"Of course it's about the pills you're selling."
"Is there a quality issue?"
"No, I can vouch for you; the ones you gave are perfectly fine," Sha Xitu said, then changed his tone: "But, Brother, you work from the heart, not everyone does."
Xiao Feng suddenly understood: "Soone is selling counterfeits, right?"
He had been ntally prepared for this when he started expanding the business.
The dam higher than the shore will surely be overwheld by waves.
There are many people with "jealousy," and jealousy combined with ulterior motives can easily bring trouble to honest people.
Counterfeiting is one of them. Any well-known item will have counterfeits.
However, Xiao Feng did not expect counterfeit products to appear so quickly.
Besides counterfeiting, there's surely soone stockpiling a lot of pills, waiting for him to raise prices and then sell them at high prices.
This is akin to stock or real estate trading, buying low and selling high, waiting for appreciation.
"Brother, you already know?" Sha Xitu seed surprised: "There are indeed fakes, and quite a few people are stockpiling.
Because you raise prices so quickly and there's almost always a shortage, it's easy for people to buy at low prices and then resell after prices go up.
Initially, I wanted to give you a heads-up, but it seems unnecessary now."
Xiao Feng laughed: "Don't say that; I appreciate your reminder, Brother. To show my gratitude, I'll send fifty pills to you tomorrow."
"This… Brother, you are too courteous; it was just a heads-up."
"It's decided. In the future, if I miss anything, I'll rely on your reminders."
"Certainly, certainly!"
After hanging up, Xiao Feng's smile slowly faded.
"These parasites have dared to target . This ti, I'll ensure they lose everything!"
After venting internally about those unscrupulous profiteers, Xiao Feng went inside and called Sun Shijie out.
"Old man, can the pills be improved?" Xiao Feng asked.
"Improved?" Sun Shijie picked up his pipe, took a puff, and said: "Isn't the current effect good enough?"
"I'm not referring to the effect but anti-counterfeiting." Xiao Feng's expression was serious: "Is there a more advanced anti-counterfeiting thod?"
Sun Shijie was taken aback: "What advanced thod?"
"For example, when the pills are thrown into water, they automatically show so kind of pattern," Xiao Feng pondered: "In short, sothing others cannot replicate, or find very difficult to replicate."
Hearing this, Sun Shijie fell silent, puffing on his pipe while pacing back and forth, as if contemplating the feasibility of Xiao Feng's suggestion.
After a long while, he stood still and said: "There is a way, but the cost will increase, and the process will need to change.
This ans production speed and quantity will slow down considerably."
Xiao Feng frowned: "Old man, why don't you just release the formula? My people here are all idle; I'll send them all to you."
"After all you've said, you're not trying to trick into giving up the formula, are you?" Sun Shijie asked suspiciously.
"What kind of person do you think I am?" Xiao Feng replied irritably: "I want you to add anti-counterfeiting steps because counterfeit goods have already entered the market.
We can ignore these pests and still make money, but I just don't feel right!
Moreover, if we let it go, eventually our pills' reputation will polarize, which is not beneficial for us."
After thinking, Sun Shijie said: "Is it okay if it's a bit slower? We can always raise prices."
Xiao Feng had to explain again: "I want to speed up production because many people are taking advantage of stockpiling, waiting for us to raise prices before selling the goods they held back.
Their profits are really ours.
I've figured out how to deal with these people, but production must increase first."
Sun Shijie thought for a while and replied: "I'll consider it and get back to you."
Xiao Feng earnestly said: "Old man, you should know why I dug such a big pit in the courtyard, right?"
Sun Shijie nodded: "To set up traps."
"Exactly!" Xiao Feng continued: "But why set traps?"
"Why do you say?"
"Of course for the safety of the treasures left by your ancestors." Xiao Feng said solemnly: "You may not believe , but think about it, what kind of opponents have we dealt with before?
If anyone really wanted to destroy the traps, all it would take is a grenade.
Taking a step back, even if it's for my protection, ensuring my safety also ans ensuring the safety of your ancestral treasures, doesn't it?"
After hearing these words, Sun Shijie fell silent once again.
After five minutes, the old man finally spoke: "Let's follow your plan; send people over tomorrow."
"Okay." Xiao Feng nodded with a smile.
Finally, he's convinced the old man… cough, should say persuaded the old man.
The two returned to the dining table and continued eating.
After the al, as usual, it was Neng Ren's teaching session.
Xiao Feng looked at Ji Liangcai, hesitating whether to let him audit the session.
Although in the matter of finding Yu Xiuzhi, he managed pretty well.
At least better than the people sent by Xue Nuofu, who never had reliable news.
But to say he's worth full trust is a joke.
"Old Ji, co over here," Xiao Feng waved.
Ji Liangcai wiped the grease off his mouth and smiled: "Xiao Brother, what's up?"
"Go to Five Rings and buy sothing for ," Xiao Feng said casually.
"Five Rings?" Ji Liangcai couldn't help but pause and then asked: "What kind of things need to be bought that far away?"
"Nothing much, just tobacco leaves," Xiao Feng said naturally: "I've made arrangents there, and paid the money, you can just pick it up.
I'll send the address to your phone in a while."
Ji Liangcai hesitated for a mont but eventually agreed.
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