Chapter 2, Starting Over

Thus, she walked briskly out of the gate with a faint smile.

Then, what about the pharmacies in Shenzhen? Xu Zhuoyan felt puzzled; could it be that pharmacies in Shenzhen are not pharmacies?

After graduating from university, I participated in my cousin's public welfare activity for the Gesanghua Scholarship in Qinghai. My cousin is very busy; for half of the year, as one of the few female auctioneers in the country, she travels across the country, attending various auction events. The other half of the year, she takes the money she has worked hard to earn and personally visits the most challenging areas in Qinghai to conduct on-site investigations and distribute scholarships

Mr. Liao, why was the mainland launch of 'Shuiyang' scheduled in Shenzhen? Xu Zhuoyan has always believed that Beijing and Shanghai are the best locations for the launch of a new cosmetics brand

"Good!" Xu Zhuoyan responded, while Liao Yonghong walked into his adjacent office

As soon as she got off the plane, she officially started working. The new work environment made her feel somewhat uneasy, and after talking with Liao Yonghong, she suddenly felt a great deal of pressure

So what? I want to find a job without pressure, without data, without metrics at https://m.hetushucom.com. That is impossible!" She said to herself with a smile, "Humans are contradictory beings. When you are allowed to relax and be a little woman, supported by others, perhaps you will feel restless and want to conquer the world. Yet now, facing a new situation, you feel somewhat timid, truly difficult to have it both ways!

Xu Zhuoyan responded with a sound of acknowledgment. Ever since she accepted Liao Yonghong's invitation to take on this job, she had devoted all her time to browsing the internet, researching the various functions and characteristics of a wide array of cosmetics, and had thoroughly supplemented her knowledge in this area

Days seemed to pass one after another, and Xu Zhuoyan returned to her previous state of positivity and optimism, fully dedicating herself to her work

Let's go, get in the car first, we will talk in the car! Liao Yonghong is a woman from Northeast China, very capable. She walked over to a black Land Rover, picked up Xu Zhuoyan's suitcase and placed it in the trunk, started the car, drove onto the ring road, and then said: "'Shuiyang' abroad is a functional cosmetic brand, following the route of pharmaceutical cosmetics, not entering shopping malls, only selling in pharmacies, and as you know, the pharmacies in Beijing and Shanghai are truly pharmacies"

You will know once you see it for yourself! Liao Yonghong turned to take a glance at Xu Zhuoyan and said, By the way, I brought you a set of deep nourishment products; you can try it first.

Directly arrive at the thirteenth floor office located in Luohu Building, a spacious workspace with numerous desks and chairs, yet currently all are unoccupied, except for three or two young ladies who appear to be busy and tense, focused on their computers. At the far end, there are two offices separated by glass partitions.

Liao Yonghong specifically arranged to have lunch with Xu Zhuoyan, naturally not missing the rare opportunity for communication

As Xu Zhuoyan looked at the materials sent by the secretary on the computer, she gradually began to have a clearer understanding

Since you are here, you should give it your all

Xu Zhuoyan stated that Shenzhen has a population of over 10 million, with nearly 6,000 pharmacies, averaging about 2,000 people sharing one pharmacy. This figure far exceeds the theoretical ideal ratio of one pharmacy for every 6,000 people. The density of pharmacies is also significantly higher than in other cities in the country, indicating the intense competition in Shenzhen's pharmaceutical retail industry

As the plane landed on the runway in Shenzhen, Xu Zhuoyan's heart trembled slightly, having finally returned to this familiar yet unfamiliar city. This was her third visit to Shenzhen, and it was entirely different from her previous trips for business or tourism; this time, she was here for work. Although Liao Yonghong did not specify how long she would need to work, it would be at least a year

Thus, she confessed her feelings and received the expected rejection, after which she left

Upon exiting the customs, I saw Liao Yonghong who had come to pick me up.

Cousin is a legendary woman of her time, and the young Xu Zhuoyan once idolized her blindly. Until one day, Cousin got married, marrying the man she had avoided for six years. After marrying into a wealthy family, Cousin was not content to be the woman behind a successful man; instead, she transformed a successful man worth over 100 million into her own househusband, while she continued to do what she wanted. Two years ago, she arranged for Xu Zhuoyan to join her husband Pan Haoru's jewelry company. During her two years there, Xu Zhuoyan learned many things and gradually understood love, but she fell in love with someone she should not have loved, her cousin's husband, Pan Haoru.

This is your office, Liao Yonghong said. I will have my secretary send the materials to you shortly, so you can familiarize yourself with the situation first

Shenzhen is a place very suitable for living. Although it is bustling during the day, it always becomes so tranquil at night. She likes it here, not because of the pure blue sky, nor the ever-present sound of the waves, but because of that sense of unfamiliarity. Indeed, apart from Liao Yonghong, there are no colleagues, no classmates, and even no friends or family, in a completely unfamiliar city, allowing her to temporarily forget everything from the past

Therefore, if 'Shuiyang' can survive in the pharmaceutical cosmetics market in Shenzhen, then it is not to be feared in Beijing, Shanghai, and other regions. Conversely, if it fails in Shenzhen and needs to change its strategy to enter high-end shopping malls in Beijing and Shanghai, utilizing traditional channels, it would not have any adverse effects.

Liao Yonghong smiled and said: "It seems that I have truly stumbled upon a treasure. Indeed, you are absolutely right. As an agency, it is not merely about achieving results. The timing, the location, and the nature of the results are crucial in gaining the recognition and maximum support from the headquarters. This is the key!"

The plane finally came to a stop, the cabin door opened, and Xu Zhuoyan once again encouraged herself. She left behind the familiar land of Beijing, without the so-called advantages of being a Beijinger, and departed from the halo of her cousin Xu Zhuoran. Perhaps she was also quite outstanding in her own right

Liao Yonghong nodded

In January, Shenzhen is somewhat humid and gloomy. Having once experienced a six-month baptism on the Tibetan Plateau with my cousin, I believe in my strong adaptability and should quickly acclimate to the environment here. My mood remains somewhat heavy; in the past, I was always excited when traveling or on business trips to other places. However, this time is different; there is always a hint of hesitation in my heart, unsure whether I should come. The future seems bleak, and my emotions are numb. I do not know if I came for friendship, responding to a friend's invitation to work, or to escape. However, one thing is certain: while one can escape from anything, the heart cannot be escaped from. Yet this time is different; there is always a hint of hesitation in my heart, unsure whether I should come. The future seems bleak, and my emotions are numb. I do not know if I came for friendship, responding to a friend's invitation to work, or to escape. However, one thing is certain: while one can escape from anything, the heart cannot be escaped from.