Without a powerful genius to break this distorted situation, the Pharmaceutical Association could make a fortune.
Eddie Cai knew most of the drug formulas; he could stand up to the Pharmaceutical Association, and at worst, he could get some help from those who hated the rich, attack the Pharmaceutical Association's territory, and give them some fun.
Those who have nothing to lose don't fear those who have something, the reckless don't fear the crazy, and the crazy don't fear those who are suicidal.
Eddie Cai's tactic was to drag those who considered themselves high society to hell with him; in the face of death and family decline, who could remain calm?
Chapter 294: A Compromise of Mutual Destruction
The next morning, the conference room was filled with representatives from various pharmaceutical companies.
Anruka, the heir of the Travis Family, represented Tricell Pharmaceutical, and his personal presence clearly indicated his distrust of Excella.
Frederick Dawn, the representative of Wellpharma Pharmaceutical, was a former Umbrella researcher, a traitor.
The representative of Shén Yà Pharmaceutical was a woman, an Eastern woman, Ye Minzhi. She was taciturn, with an occasional flash of shrewdness that proved she was not to be trifled with.
There was also a special company, which mainly engaged in mercenary work and also had some expertise in cultivating unique drug raw materials.
The rest was Eddie Cai's Mysterious Pharmaceutical; although other companies also joined the Pharmaceutical Association, they were not qualified to attend this meeting.
Without strength, one could only be manipulated.
Although Excella attended, it was as an observer; her Gionne Pharmaceutical was just a subsidiary of Tricell, and since Anruka had arrived, there was nothing for her to do.
This deprivation of rights also made Excella very disgusted; she hated the Travis Family, and even though her grandmother thought highly of her, she could not reverse the ugly ideas of those old fogeys.
"Everyone, today we are going to discuss how to resolve the issues left by Umbrella.
But before that, I would like to introduce a new candidate member, Eddie Cai!" Anruka extended his hand and made a pointing gesture.
Eddie Cai was very surprised; this scumbag actually called him out right away.
Damn it, there's a conspiracy!
Click, Eddie Cai lit a cigarette, holding a red wine glass, looking very leisurely, not at all conforming to Anruka's intentions.
"This member is a former researcher of Umbrella, and he also invented drugs to inhibit cancer and leukemia.
As a pharmaceutical company, to issue drugs, one must rely on the power of the Association.
Eddie Cai, if you hand over the formula, it will be considered a welcome gift for joining the Association, and you will then receive the Association's help and support." Anruka's expression was condescending, as if nobility inherently made him superior.
Eddie Cai exhaled a smoke ring, "What if I don't hand it over? Kill me? Or are you going to find connections to deal with me?"
"If you don't hand it over, you might not be able to sell drugs in the future; your drugs will be deemed unqualified.
It's a long-term plan for everyone to make money, and hogging it often leads to choking." Anruka also sneered, his expression extremely displeased; to reject his suggestion was to disrespect him!
"Even a titan of Spencer's generation wouldn't dare to speak to me like that; who do you think you are?
When I invented these drugs, what help did you give me?
Now you want to take credit? Fine, look at this, and then decide how you'll speak to me." Eddie Cai threw out a memory card.
Naturally, a staff member took the memory card and projected its contents onto the screen.
This was a drug list, detailing the ingredients, costs, and current retail prices of various drugs.
The profits of these drugs were astonishing; a drug with a ten-yuan cost selling for one hundred yuan was the minimum.
The astonishing profit of drugs could be described by patents, but once so many drug profits were disclosed...
Coupled with the incident involving Umbrella Pharmaceutical, whether these pharmaceutical companies would be trusted by the public in the future was another matter.
The worst outcome would be a chaotic drug market, with several major companies unable to sell drugs due to declining public trust.
They would be replaced by other new pharmaceutical companies rising, which would cause an earthquake no matter what.
"Did you see this list? The profits of every drug developed by your companies are crystal clear.
With your amateur skills, don't talk to me about this and that.
I'm putting it out there: if you dare to touch me, I'll make these public.
At worst, we all die together; I don't care, I'm just a nobody, but what about you? People of high society?"
Eddie Cai's expression was very smug, extremely punchable; he was using a mutually destructive method to force the other party to concede.
If they didn't, they would die together; he could still make money from other industries, just not as quickly.
Anruka's expression was very ugly; he had completely underestimated how insidious the other party could be.
This was like eating a meal, then taking the rice cooker, smashing the table, and kicking the chairs; he had never seen anyone so wicked.
"Was it you, Excella? You betrayed the company's information!" Anruka demanded angrily.
Excella sneered, "Don't blame others for your own incompetence, Anruka.
You'd better speak with evidence, or I will accuse you of slander at the family meeting."
The atmosphere in the conference room instantly became extremely awkward, silent; in this situation, anything said seemed inappropriate.
"Haha, I think we should revise the conditions; this isn't going to work." Frederick, the representative of WilPharma, stepped forward and said with a laugh, trying to ease the tension.
Anruka snorted unhappily, "Are you making an enemy of all pharmaceutical companies in the world? Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Heh heh, my conditions remain the same.
Either don't block my path, and I won't invade your market, or if you block my path, I'll kill all of you." Eddie Cai's eyes became unusually cold; he no longer wanted to waste words.
"I think the patent doesn't have to be handed over, and he can join directly, but he cannot share Umbrella's pie." Ye Minzhi of Shén Yà Pharmaceutical proposed a compromise.
Anruka thought for a moment, weighed the pros and cons, and then nodded, "Okay, let's vote. I vote against!"
"For!" Ye Minzhi and Frederick voted for.
Only a stern man remained; this was the representative of the Honor Company, whose abbreviation was interestingly HCF.
"Abstain!"
Anruka's expression was somewhat displeased; this was unexpected, especially because that man didn't follow his plan!
"Since that's the case, Eddie Cai, your Mysterious Pharmaceutical can join the Pharmaceutical Association; you are now a part of the Association.
From now on, you can enjoy the benefits in this regard, but you also need to bear responsibilities!" Anruka snorted unhappily.
Chapter 295: Short Temper, I'll Kill You Later
"Oh, come on, having your own ability is the king's way.
You can do whatever you want, just don't involve me.
If you want to develop things together, then it's out of the question; I won't get involved in biochemical weapons.
So don't come to me for these things; if you want to sell drugs to make money, then I welcome cooperation without limits." Eddie Cai said coldly.
This condition made everyone frown, but not everyone develops biochemical weapons; it's just that this aspect is mainstream now and can still be used to achieve some strategic goals.
"The next resolution: how to deal with Umbrella's leftover issues.
Once evidence of Umbrella is found, every one of us has, more or less, cooperated with Umbrella, which is not a good thing; even if not directly involved, we will be affected.
Eddie Cai, do you have any suggestions?" Anruka asked.
"What does it have to do with me? Don't ask me; if you want to join my online business, I still welcome it." Eddie Cai sneered.
This made Anruka very displeased, and he was ignored again, "Are you always so ill-mannered when you speak?"
"I advise you to speak with more respect.
The Travis Family doesn't only have one heir; perhaps some people are waiting for you to die to inherit your position." Eddie Cai lightly exhaled a smoke ring, his words carrying an ill-intentioned warning.
"You can try if you have the guts." Anruka sneered.
"Me? What does it have to do with me? Your life or death has nothing to do with me.
Don't block my path to wealth, or even the Travis Family won't be able to protect you." Eddie Cai's eyes, shrouded in smoke, flashed with a red light, much like a ghost hiding in the shadows.
This gaze was incredibly eerie, almost making Anruka think he had seen a ghost; what the hell was that?
"Ahem, gentlemen, let's discuss serious matters.
Your personal grievances can be resolved privately; please return to the topic, thank you." Frederick once again stepped forward to mediate; he was a bit annoyed with Anruka, who showed no resemblance to a chairman; was he raised on shit?
"Hmph, I bet you wouldn't dare." Anruka tried to embolden himself and stabilize his demeanor.
Ye Minzhi, however, looked at Eddie Cai a couple more times; she could sense that the man in front of her was the type who was rough on the outside but meticulous on the inside.
He seemed careless, but every step he took left Anruka with no room to retaliate.
People with great wealth and status feared most this kind of penniless person who wanted to drag them down together.
The method wasn't particularly brilliant, but it was very appropriate in its application.
The timing was excellent, even though Anruka was also a not-so-bright idiot; how many geniuses could there be among those who practiced inbreeding?
They were either extremely brilliant or extremely deformed and idiotic.
"Now we need to communicate with the Western Federation and the officials of each region.
We need to inform them about our cooperation with Umbrella, present some evidence to show that we were unaware, and at the same time, in the name of the Pharmaceutical Association, form a private armed force to combat biochemical weapons.
We will not directly manage it, but rather fund it." Anruka picked up the document and read.
This was certainly not his idea; it was the brainchild of his behind-the-scenes think tank.
An idiot like Anruka couldn't have come up with such a plan; if he were that smart, he wouldn't be this foolish.
"I agree." Frederick seemed like a tool; being called to be a representative, it seemed he had no intention of saying anything.
As for why Senator David didn't attend, was it because of the Senator's sensitive identity?
"I also agree." Ye Minzhi nodded; she didn't have many suggestions either.