Before the reporters could continue to throw questions.
Jie Yu's face darkened as she blocked Mr. Jie.
She pushed the reporters away one by one.
"All questions will be answered one by one when the press conference begins."
"Please make way now."
Did these reporters not know that there would be a Q&A session later?
Of course, they knew!
The only reason they were crowding over was to get the scoop!
After all, the life-extending medicine was currently the hottest topic in Jiangnan City.
As long as they got a piece of it, their viewership would skyrocket!
Thus, someone remained persistent, surrounding Jie Yu and asking, "President Jie, is it true that the core data for the research of the life-extending medicine was taken by the Shi family?"
Jie Yu gave the reporter a cold glance. "No comment."
With that, she increased the force in her hands and pushed the person away!
The group finally reached the front of the venue after much difficulty.
After helping Mr. Jie to sit down, Jie Yu sighed, "It wasn't easy."
A group of reporters, like crows.
If these reporters were just curious, it would be one thing.
But the questions they asked, which one of them was a proper question?
Asking if the life-extending medicine was a gimmick?
Wasn't this publicly questioning the Jie family?
Asking about the feud between the Jie and Shi families?
Did this even need to be asked?
Especially some of the more foul-mouthed ones even went to ask Mr. Jie about his second son.
Fortunately, Jie Yu reacted quickly, pushing and kicking them away.
Otherwise, Mr. Jie would have been heartbroken!
After everyone was seated, Jie Yu picked up the microphone and began her opening remarks.
It was all about how long the research took, how many difficulties were overcome, and how much effort each researcher put in.
To be honest, no one present actually wanted to hear this.
They were all drowsy.
But Jie Yu still had to say it!
Because not only for the life-extending medicine, but also for the research and development of other medicines, it all relied on the researchers' tireless work.
The world might forget their achievements.
But Jie Yu had to tell the world!
These researchers should not just shine in the laboratory!
After speaking.
Jie Yu paused for a moment before starting to talk about the efficacy of the life-extending medicine.
As soon as Jie Yu began,
Instantly, everyone in the room became alert.
Their eager gazes almost burned Jie Yu to a crisp.
This was what they wanted to hear!
"According to our research, if we disregard factors like diseases, lifespan is predetermined and is related to a telomere in the chromosomes."
"The function of the life-extending medicine is to lengthen telomeres, and it can currently extend lifespan by ten to twenty years!"
As Jie Yu's words fell,
Hiss—
Everyone in the room gasped!
Ten to twenty years of life!
Even conservatively speaking, if it only extended life by ten years, it was still an incredibly miraculous feat.
After all, at the end of one's life, how many people would spend their entire fortune just for an extra day or two, or even a few more hours of life!
"Of course, the effects of the life-extending medicine are not cumulative, and our laboratory will conduct further research."
"You may now ask any questions you have."
Jie Yu said indifferently, ignoring their fervent reactions.
Swish swish swish—
Instantly, those sitting and standing below all raised their hands!
The scene was so spectacular, it looked like a classroom roll call.
Jie Yu casually pointed to a man. "You may ask."
The man was clearly not a reporter. Upon being called, he immediately stood up and asked.
"What is the price of the life-extending medicine? If I may be so bold, this kind of drug has always been selectively provided to the wealthy. I just want to know if ordinary people are eligible to purchase it?"
Jie Yu smiled slightly. "A good question."
Pricing was also something Jie Yu had struggled with before.
If it were sold too cheaply at this stage, it would take too long to recoup the research costs.
But if it were sold expensively, only a small portion of people would benefit.
Therefore, the marketing department of Jie Group, after much discussion, had come up with a pricing strategy.
"Within five years, the price of one life-extending medicine capsule will be six million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan."
"After five years, the price of the life-extending medicine will be eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan."
At once, everyone held their breath, and the room fell silent.
Six million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan, seemingly a lot.
In reality, for wealthy individuals, it was merely the price of a car.
Exchanging a car for at least ten years of life, who wouldn't be tempted?
As for the price reduction to eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan after five years, that was even more remarkable, as it was meant to benefit ordinary people!
For the wealthy, rather than waiting five years for the price to drop, it was better to buy early and enjoy it.
After all, who knew how long their telomeres were?
What if they died within five years!
Therefore, the market department's analysis was correct; wealthy individuals would definitely be willing to pay for this time difference!
"Alright, the pricing has been announced. Next," Jie Yu nodded at the man and then looked at others.
Soon, a young girl stood up, still holding a microphone from Yan Yu Media.
It seemed she was a genuine reporter.
The young girl looked rather shy, her face flushing as soon as she stood up.
However, driven by professional integrity, she overcame her fear and asked, "President Jie, how can you prove that the life-extending medicine is indeed effective and not just a health supplement?"
"As you know, lifespan is intangible and not like cold medicine which has immediate effects. I hope you can provide a reasonable solution!"
From the life-extending medicine displayed by Jie Group.
Its appearance was ordinary, seeming no different from some common pills.
Who could guarantee that the life-extending medicine would be effective?
Jie Yu didn't mind the sharpness of the question and instead smiled. "A good question."
"The effect of the life-extending medicine lies in lengthening telomeres!"
"For the next five years, the life-extending medicine will be sold at six million eight hundred and eighty thousand yuan, with expedited queue-jumping available at an additional cost."
"Therefore, for those who can afford it, it shouldn't be difficult to get a chromosome testing report, right?"
The fact that telomeres are positively correlated with lifespan was not discovered by Jie Group alone.
In authoritative knowledge bases, many experts and scholars had already conducted research on this!
Therefore, as long as a testing report was obtained, one could know whether the life-extending medicine was effective!
The female reporter nodded excitedly. "Thank you for your answer, President Jie."
In the following time,
Jie Yu answered several more questions consecutively.
All of them were about the life-extending medicine.
It was unavoidable; a medicine that could extend life was simply too popular!
After answering most of the questions and ensuring everyone understood the life-extending medicine.
Jie Yu checked the time and leaned on the table with both hands. "Are there any more questions?"
In the seats,
Several reporters exchanged glances.
Hearing Jie Yu's words, someone immediately stood up and asked, "President Jie, can you talk about the struggle between the Jie family and the Shi family?"