“Wei Zi, you don’t work in politics, so some things you don’t understand. Most pharmaceutical factories can be approved by Jiangcheng. But for this kind of special pharmaceutical factory, Jiangcheng doesn’t have the authority to approve it, only the provincial capital can.”
Chen Feng replied with a serious expression.
“Politics is so strict.”
Wei Zi sighed instinctively.
“It’s not about strictness, it’s about profit.”
“Profit?”
Wei Zi became even more confused.
“Yes, the more specialized the item, the more oil and water there is in the approval process. The provincial capital’s political circles definitely won’t miss such a good opportunity.”
Chen Feng explained.
“Chen Feng, according to what you’re saying, my pharmaceutical company will have a significant initial investment.”
Wei Zi continued to sigh.
“Absolutely. If you want to make big money, there’s no avoiding a substantial initial investment. Moreover, you need to understand a principle: the more profitable a project is, the more money it consumes. Just like a noodle shop, the profit is average, so there aren’t many people who would pick a fight with it. But if you open a large food city, a single fire safety approval can wear you down.”
Chen Feng spoke truthfully.
“Chen Feng, you know me. I don’t have that much money. If I have to fork out money here and there, my money definitely won’t be enough.”
Wei Zi said with a worried expression.
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you solve the money problem. You have the traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, you can get a substantial loan.”
Chen Feng comforted Wei Zi.
“Chen Feng, can I ask you a question?”
Wei Zi stared fixedly at Chen Feng.
“Ask whatever you want.”
Chen Feng said with a smile.
“You are thriving in politics now, why are you coming to do business?”
“Wei Zi, you’ve hit the nail on the head with your question. Normally, I really wouldn’t want to go into business; it’s too draining. My goal is in politics, and I don’t want anything to distract me. However, this time is an exception. The pharmaceutical business is quite good, as long as you have a patent.”
Chen Feng replied honestly.
“Chen Feng, I’ve calculated it for you. Politics makes money, business makes money, you must have an immense amount of money.”
Wei Zi sighed in agreement.
“Wei Zi, you’re thinking too much. Undeniably, I’m currently in charge of the economy, so the income is substantial. However, the expenses are also considerable.”
“You work in politics, the benefits are so good, where do you need to spend money?”
Wei Zi asked, perplexed.
“If I didn’t want to climb higher, it would be fine; this money would be enough for me for a lifetime. But, as you know me, I still have great ambitions. Without enough money, I can’t support my ambitions.”
Chen Feng spoke the truth.
Wei Zi was not just anyone; he could speak honestly with him.
“Chen Feng, your vision is much grander than mine. Alright, with a talented person like you in politics helping me, I don’t have to worry about not making money. You should hurry to the provincial capital and get the special pharmaceutical license processed. The sooner it’s done, the sooner we can make money.”
Chen Feng didn’t hesitate and went straight to the provincial capital.
“You want to apply for a special pharmaceutical license?”
The head of the Food and Drug Administration looked at Chen Feng with curiosity.
Judging by the young man’s appearance, he didn’t seem like a big shot in the pharmaceutical industry.
“Yes, my medicine has miraculous effects on kidney diseases, it cures the root cause.”
Chen Feng said calmly.
“Young man, I am the head of the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau, do you think I understand pharmaceuticals?”
The head of the Food and Drug Administration looked at Chen Feng with mockery.
“What do you mean?”
Chen Feng was momentarily stunned.
“My meaning is very simple. Kidney diseases, once contracted, last a lifetime, they cannot be cured completely, and they relapse easily. It has been like this since ancient times. You want to use hype to apply for a special pharmaceutical license, you’re overthinking it.”
Chen Feng felt dizzy. After all this, the Food and Drug Administration didn’t believe Wei Zi’s unique Chinese medicine.
“Elder Han, how about this, let’s find a patient to try it…”
Before Chen Feng could finish speaking, he was stopped by the head of the Food and Drug Administration.
“No need to try. For thousands of years, China has not found a cure for this kind of condition. And now, you claim to have a cure? Utter nonsense, leave now, I don’t want to hear your rambling.”
The head of the Food and Drug Administration ordered Chen Feng to leave.
Chen Feng still wanted to explain, but the head of the Food and Drug Administration directly called for internal security.
Having no other choice, Chen Feng reluctantly left.
Just as he was contemplating how to convince the leaders of the Food and Drug Administration, Wei Zi suddenly called and said he was no longer opening the factory.
Chen Feng instantly felt something was amiss.
Wasn’t the timing too coincidental? The head of the Food and Drug Administration had just refused, and then Wei Zi said he wasn’t opening the factory.
“Wei Zi, tell me the truth, why do you suddenly not want to open the factory anymore?”
Chen Feng questioned Wei Zi.
“Chen Feng, I’ve thought it over carefully. Opening this factory requires too much money and too many connections. I’ll just stick to my old profession, photography.”
After saying that, before Chen Feng could ask further, Wei Zi directly hung up the phone.
This kind of behavior, trying to hide something that isn’t there, made Chen Feng even more suspicious that something was fishy.
Without a second thought, Chen Feng hired a private investigator in the provincial capital.
Nowadays, as long as it’s not a state secret, a private investigator can quickly get to the bottom of things.
In less than a day, the private investigator explained the whole story.
It turned out that Wei Zi didn’t not want to open the pharmaceutical factory; instead, he had bypassed Chen Feng and directly collaborated with the head of the Food and Drug Administration.
This made Chen Feng furious.
Wasn’t this treating him like an idiot?
After all his running around, he had paved the way for others. If this matter was not dealt with, then anyone could trample on him in the future.
Chen Feng immediately made a decision: he had to establish this pharmaceutical factory independently, without any shareholding. He would set it up under his parents’ identification.
True to his word, Chen Feng went to find Zhou Kewang first. To deal with the head of the Food and Drug Administration, he had to enlist Zhou Kewang’s help.
“What? There’s such a thing? You found a business opportunity, and then those two sidelined you?”
Zhou Kewang said angrily.
Chen Feng was his life-saver, and they dared to bully his life-saver like this, it was simply audacious.
“Yes, Elder Zhou. Actually, I could have let this matter go. I didn’t intend to go into business at all. But the problem is, my old classmate Wei Zi, and the head of the provincial Food and Drug Administration, they’ve gone too far. They openly refused me, but in secret, the two of them colluded. I truly cannot swallow this insult.”
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
“This is not just something you can’t swallow, it’s something anyone cannot swallow. A small Food and Drug Administration thinks it’s an almighty entity. How about this, let’s not rush. Wait for the two of them to set up the pharmaceutical factory, and then I’ll have it all transferred to you.”
Zhou Kewang said calmly.
“All transferred to me? What do you mean, Elder Zhou?”
Chen Feng was stunned, not knowing what Zhou Kewang was planning.
“They want to sideline you and take all the profit for themselves, don’t they? Then let them be pleased with themselves for a while, set up the pharmaceutical factory, and then I’ll block their opium…”
Zhou Kewang said with a knowing smile.
“Elder Zhou, you are the head of the National Development and Reform Commission, and your power is immense. However, opium approval is not under your jurisdiction.”
Chen Feng asked, confused.
“Indeed, opium is not under my jurisdiction. However, it’s not only managed by the Food and Drug Administration; there’s another place that can manage opium…”
Zhou Kewang continued with a knowing smile.