Chapter 10, Pfizer Inc
A luxurious living room with large, bright windows, a lavishly decorated and warm bedroom, and a dining room filled with bright light and a grand atmosphere. Gazing at the starry sky through the bright, clear glass of the sunroom, the twinkling stars complement the splendid night view.
Go to the Governor's Office!" The spirited Zhang Cheng jumped into a rickshaw and commanded loudly. His words revealed an uncontrollable excitement. Good days are finally coming.
"Huh..." Boss Xu let out a sigh of relief, casting a complex gaze at Zhang Cheng, and slightly shook his head. "Talents emerge in every generation. When I was your age, I was still idling away at the telegraph office. You, young man, are remarkable! You will undoubtedly become a prominent figure in the future!"
Oh? Boss Xu clearly became interested, his eyes brightening. He took a sip of coffee, and a hint of eagerness crept into his voice. "What kind of medication? What does it treat?"
Compared to sepsis, patients with meningitis and pneumonia are more widespread. This also signifies a larger market
Purchase telegrams from around the world have been flooding into Pfizer Pharmaceuticals like snowflakes. The reception phone at the company has been completely overwhelmed. Journalists outside the office building have been surrounding it day and night, creating an impenetrable blockade. Every piece of news from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals is met with a buying frenzy
Good! Good! How wonderful! Trembling as he held the patent documents in his hands, Boss Xu's voice quivered with emotion
I have no connections here, and I have entrusted everything else to Boss Xu. Zhang Cheng had considered going solo, but with his current strength, attempting to monopolize such a gold mine of an industry would be tantamount to seeking death. He can only seek out some powerful individuals to make money together.
Zhang Cheng nimbly held the coffee cup and sidestepped. Boss Xu didn't even have time to wipe the coffee off his body, his expression anxious as he looked at Zhang Cheng, "Is what you said true?!"
Zhang Cheng curled his lips and took out the patent documents from his bosom, handing them over.
"Are you joking? Is what you said true?" Upon entering Boss Xu's office and locking the door, Boss Xu asked eagerly and nervously.
I am very satisfied" Zhang Cheng said with a slight smile as he looked at Boss Xu, nodding slightly. He emphasized his words and repeated, "I am very satisfied
"Follow me." Sensing the surprised gazes of the patrons in the café, Boss Xu immediately stood up and gestured for Zhang Cheng to accompany him for a detailed discussion
"Hey, little brother, are you satisfied here?" Boss Xu, radiant and with a wine-red complexion, raised his hand to point at a beautiful villa not far away, a very large villa
Zhang Cheng is not concerned about these matters. As long as he can successfully earn his first pot of gold, once he has the strength, Zhang Cheng can completely handle everything by himself.
As the largest shareholder of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and the holder of the sulfanilamide patent, Zhang Cheng rapidly rose from an obscure poor boy to a young millionaire in a very short period of time, simultaneously gaining fame across the world
The sepsis of this era is fundamentally incurable. Regardless of who contracts it, it is essentially a dead end. If Zhang Cheng truly possesses a special medicine that can cure sepsis, it would be a veritable gold mine! In the face of such immense wealth, Boss Xu, who has always maintained a calm demeanor, could not help but become anxious.
As one of the most prosperous areas of the European economy, the London concession zone is home to a large number of factories, particularly chemical and pharmaceutical plants. Boss Xu is quite resourceful, or rather, the individuals behind him are very capable. In a short period, he acquired and integrated several factories, and large-scale production of sulfanilamide commenced
Platforms, swimming pools, corridors, and pavilions. The courtyard is adorned in a manner that is both simple and exquisite, natural yet infused with a sense of lifestyle elegance. The lofty entrance hall and grand doors, along with the circular arched windows and the stone masonry at the corners, all showcase a sense of opulence and grandeur
After successfully completing the sulfanilamide decomposition experiment in the laboratory of Professor Fitzhaber Ethel at Heidelberg University, and obtaining the rights to use Bailangduoxi, Zhang Cheng could not wait to return to the London Concession
Now, almost the entire world has been set ablaze
Laughter filled with excitement echoed throughout the office
Zhang Cheng informed him about this matter and also showed him the patent documents. The meaning was already very clear; this was a rhythm of wanting to make money together. Boss Xu truly did not expect that the young man in front of him, who still bore a hint of shyness on his face, would give him such a big surprise. He had only put in a sesame seed, yet Zhang Cheng returned to him a huge watermelon!
The explosive success of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals has astonished everyone. When faced with the choice between life and wealth, the vast majority of people would opt to exchange wealth for life. Consequently, Pfizer, which sells life-saving medications, has naturally amassed a tremendous amount of wealth. The sheer volume of this wealth is enough to leave countless individuals in awe.
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Rest assured! Boss Xu laughed heartily and patted Zhang Cheng on the shoulder. "Leave the rest of the matters to me! I am a few years older than you, so you can just call me Brother Xu from now on."
Master, you have returned. The two rows of well-dressed male and female servants respectfully bowed as Zhang Cheng entered the villa
"Brother Xu," Zhang Cheng raised his eyebrows with a smile as he picked up the coffee cup. "I appreciate your help with this matter."
This is the dream of the poor
"Did you gain anything from this trip to Germany?" At the Blue Rose Hotel, the smiling Mr. Xu sat at a street-facing table in the café. He picked up his coffee cup and looked at Zhang Cheng, inquiring with a light smile.
"Go in and take a look," Boss Xu said with a smile, gesturing to Zhang Cheng.
With the knowledge level that Zhang Cheng possesses, which far exceeds that of this era, as long as he can successfully dig up his first pot of gold and establish his own power, the opportunities for making money in the future will be endless. What he needs now is a solid foundation.
Puh! The originally calm and composed Boss Xu's expression changed drastically upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, and even the coffee in his mouth was sprayed out.
Zhang Cheng spent a full month in the German Empire. During this time, he witnessed the excessive exclusion of the Chinese by many Germans and the fervent rise of their national confidence, which left him feeling very gloomy. The rise of one nation often signifies that it stands upon the corpses of another nation.
"Just consider it as the admission ticket," Zhang Cheng thought to himself with a hint of self-mockery while sitting in the newly decorated luxurious office
This company, established for less than three months, effortlessly entered the London Stock Exchange under the influence of powerful individuals. On the day of its opening, it hit the upper limit, with its valuation soaring by over 100 percent
One month later, the official clinical use of sulfanilamide was launched in the market, and it quickly gained a remarkable reputation. Countless patients threatened by sepsis found hope, gazing at the sulfanilamide, which was as precious as gold, as if they were looking at a savior
Hmm. Zhang Cheng nodded slightly, and after responding, he continued to scrutinize the luxurious villa. Having lived for so many years, he had not seen anything like this in real life, let alone lived in such an extravagant house, which he had only seen on television and online.
"Brother Xu." Zhang Cheng set down the coffee cup in his hand and turned to look at the bustling scene outside the clear window, where cars and people flowed like a river. A complex expression flickered in the depths of his eyes. "I still have a long way to go."
The new drug, called sulfanilamide, can effectively treat sepsis. Zhang Cheng sipped his coffee, savoring its bitter taste, and responded casually.
The main shareholder of this pharmaceutical company is Zhang Cheng, who holds half of the shares. The other half of the shares is held by many individuals, including Boss Xu. The backgrounds of these individuals are complex, and Zhang Cheng is unaware of their origins. Boss Xu merely informed him that in order to smoothly start making a fortune, these are unavoidable matters.
Newspapers across various countries in Europa are vigorously promoting this miraculous drug, and even the distant Ming Empire has sent telegrams requesting large quantities of sulfanilamide. What no one anticipated, however, is that this is just the beginning
Zhang Cheng responded with a light laugh
"Zhang Cheng," Boss Xu took a deep breath, calming his emotions before looking at Zhang Cheng with a complex expression. "I indeed did not misjudge you."
Stepping once again onto the land of the South Bank in London, as he gazed at the rows of rickshaws outside the docks, Zhang Cheng felt his spirits lift considerably
Zhang Cheng, who had just stepped out of the car, was momentarily taken aback. The white wooden fence, the sharply pointed reddish-brown roof, and the greenish lawn. Under the bright moonlight, the expansive villa appeared tranquil. Only the lights in front of the main entrance were illuminated, accentuating a corner of the luxurious villa.
Hmm. Zhang Cheng nodded slightly. "I have already registered the complete patent."
After most hospitals ordered sulfanilamide at high prices, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals once again published full-page announcements in major newspapers, stating that sulfanilamide is not only effective against sepsis but also effective for meningitis and pneumonia
Hmm. Zhang Cheng nodded and said, "This is better; when there is money, everyone profits."
Two days later, a pharmaceutical company named Pfizer will be established in an office building near the governor's mansion
Zhang Cheng thought to himself, "I haven't told you that sulfanilamide is also effective against meningitis and pneumonia. If you knew that, wouldn't you faint?"
Recently, many people have sought to reach out to the company, but they have all been dismissed. In the café, Zhang Cheng sat across from Boss Xu. The spirited Boss Xu smiled at Zhang Cheng, saying, "There is no need to worry about external matters. Since you have taken shares, you will certainly work for the company. To interfere with the company is to infringe upon the interests of all shareholders. At least for now, no one can take action against the company." The spirited Boss Xu smiled at Zhang Cheng, saying, "There is no need to worry about external matters. Since you have taken shares, you will certainly work for the company. To interfere with the company is to infringe upon the interests of all shareholders. At least for now, no one can take action against the company."
In the evening, I had just attended a celebration party for the company's successful listing. It seemed that Boss Xu, who appeared to be a bit tipsy, pulled Zhang Cheng into the car, claiming he wanted to give him a gift. Zhang Cheng did not expect it to be such a luxurious villa.
This is James, who has thirty years of experience as a butler. Although Boss Xu, with a rosy complexion, showed no signs of inebriation in his eyes, he introduced a well-dressed butler with meticulously combed hair and a composed demeanor to Zhang Cheng
Hmm," Zhang Cheng nodded, lifting the coffee cup that was steaming slightly. "We have obtained a pharmaceutical patent." After a pause, he added, "Global patent registration."
The acquired factory operates continuously for twenty-four hours, yet it still cannot meet such enormous demand. Boss Xu spends all day out and about, dealing with matters related to acquiring factories and expanding production capacity. He is extremely busy.
"What trouble do I have?" Boss Xu said with a smile, "I am just a runner. The real decision-makers are those big shots." After a pause, his expression became serious as he looked at Zhang Cheng, "Regarding the company's listing, have you agreed?"