At this moment, Lan Luo Zi had lost its uniqueness in his heart; it was only a matter of time before Yan Shuiyu would surpass it.

Pan Ziying nodded slightly and continued, "Of course, Mr. Chen, you may have also noticed some problems with the Beauty Epoch series."

"Problems?" Chen Zheng furrowed his brow.

"Please don't misunderstand, Mr. Chen," Pan Ziying went on. "This isn't a product quality issue, but rather a problem in other areas. Cleansing and nourishing should go hand-in-hand, but your Beauty Epoch series consists only of nourishing products. It has a major weakness when it comes to cleansing."

When Chen Zheng looked at her, Pan Ziying spoke again, "After a decision by our executives, we hope to collaborate with you by incorporating our Lan Luo Zi cleansing products into the Beauty Cream series. Currently, Lan Luo Zi's cleansing products are absolutely top-tier worldwide."

"Integrating cleansing and nourishing… that is indeed an issue." After listening, Chen Zheng nodded. Then, with a puzzled look, he asked, "And Lan Luo Zi only has a single problem?"

"Mr. Chen, we are willing to satisfy your needs. All you need to do is withdraw Yan Shuiyu from the overseas market," Pan Ziying replied elegantly.

"Hmph… Withdraw from the overseas market? Lan Luo Zi's ambition is truly something to behold," Chen Zheng sneered, his favorable impression of the company rapidly dissolving.

Is this an agreement on their terms? Or an attempt to swallow Yan Shuiyu, this delicious fruit? As expected, the arrogance of capitalists is everywhere!

"We only have this one request, Mr. Chen. In return, you would gain our products, which have been accumulated over many years. This deal is extremely favorable for you," Pan Ziying said.

"Favorable?" Chen Zheng nearly burst out laughing.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have successfully triggered a choice mission.]

[Option One: Agree to Lan Luo Zi's proposal. Reward: The core formulas for Lan Luo Zi cosmetics.]

[Option Two: Reject Lan Luo Zi's proposal. Reward: The formula for the Spirit Cleansing Liquid.]

[Friendly Reminder: The Spirit Cleansing Liquid is a cleansing product that can deep-clean items such as clothing. Its effects are three times greater than the world's top cleansing products, and it has zero side effects.]

Chen Zheng casually glanced at the options provided by the system, a wave of admiration washing over him. This was a perfect example of someone sending you a pillow the moment you feel sleepy.

Lan Luo Zi, you think your cleansing products are the best? Fine. I'll create one that surpasses yours, with three times the effectiveness and no side effects. You won't be able to reach this height even in a few decades.

Without hesitation, Chen Zheng chose the second option.

Then, he directly questioned her, "Don't you think Lan Luo Zi is a bit too full of itself?"

"Mr. Chen, what do you mean?" Pan Ziying asked, her brow furrowed in confusion. In her view, Chen Zheng held the upper hand in this confrontation no matter what.

"I'm just telling you that you may leave now. And please, don't come back," Chen Zheng said in a detached tone.

"Mr. Chen—"

"Get out!"

Chen Zheng's voice boomed like thunder, rendering Pan Ziying speechless. In the next moment, the same formidable aura that had once made her tremble reappeared. Pan Ziying immediately clamped her mouth shut, turned, and left.

Zhu Tuyuan gave a slight bow and quickly followed her out.

"Damn it! He took so many advantages, why wouldn't he compromise?" Pan Ziying complained angrily inside the car.

"It may seem like Mr. Chen has the upper hand, but he has just sacrificed a prestigious partnership," Zhu Tuyuan said with piercing insight.

"Powerful? What's the point of being powerful if you only focus on nourishment and neglect cleansing? The Beauty Cream is undeniably astonishing, but what about cleansers? Can he find a better cleansing product than Lan Luo Zi's? What else in the world could possibly match the nourishing effects of the Beauty Cream besides our cleansing line?" Pan Ziying fired off in a long tirade.

Zhu Tuyuan remained silent. Could it be that he really can do it?

However, he kept this thought to himself. Otherwise, Pan Ziying would just keep chattering on like a parrot.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the selection. You have received the following reward: Spirit Cleansing Liquid formula.]

[Friendly Reminder: The Spirit Cleansing Liquid is a cleansing product that can deep-clean items such as clothing. Its effects are three times greater than the world's top cleansing products, and it has zero side effects.]

Chen Zheng took out the Spirit Cleansing Liquid formula. He glanced at it and saw it was mostly composed of familiar Chinese medicinal herbs. Compared to the cost of the Beauty Cream, this formula was significantly cheaper. It was definitely a cleansing formula. Of course, Yan Shuiyu couldn't just sell it as is; it would be best to create an entire product line.

He didn't dwell on the matter and directly contacted Zhuge Xiyu. Upon hearing the news, she immediately said she would come over.

「The next day.」

Zhuge Xiyu arrived as promised, her beauty like a spring blossom that added a splash of color to Chen Zheng's life. However, it was all as fleeting as a firework, leaving behind nothing but regret. After obtaining the formula, Zhuge Xiyu departed.

「At the same time.」

Pan Ziying returned to the Lan Luo Zi headquarters. Faced with everyone's questions, she calmly replied, "He did not accept our proposal. Instead, I was politely shown the door."

The crowd was shocked. "Doesn't he realize the flaws in the Beauty Cream series?"

"Does he have any other choice besides cooperating with Lan Luo Zi?"

"Our demands weren't excessive! We just wanted Yan Shuiyu to exit the overseas market so we could occupy it. He would have kept 70% of the profits. That was already a huge concession!"

The atmosphere in the conference room was chaotic.

The executives of Lan Luo Zi made a major decision: abandon their nourishing product line and shift their entire focus to the research and development of their cleansing series. This decision was like opening a window, giving Lan Luo Zi a new ray of hope. The company's situation began to improve, even showing an upward trend.

But at this critical moment, an unexpected event shattered everything.

Yan Shuiyu launched a brand-new line of cleansing products: the Spirit Cleansing Series. Its miraculous effects made people scoff at Lan Luo Zi's products, and the new series became the darling of the market. Lan Luo Zi's market value evaporated overnight, while Yan Shuiyu shot up like a dark horse to become the market leader.

Looking at the data report before him, Chen Zheng murmured softly, "Perhaps it won't be long before we see Yan Shuiyu reach the pinnacle of the cosmetics industry."

"No matter the cost, we must find a way to obtain the formulas for the Beauty Cream series and the Spirit Cleansing Series!"

The Lan Luo Zi headquarters erupted with activity like an active volcano. Meanwhile, a secret order was issued. Forces lurking in the shadows pounced like cheetahs, setting their sights on the domestic market.

「In Haitian City.」

A flight landed slowly, and three foreign men stepped off the plane. At the same time, a luxury Land Rover pulled up in front of them. The three men immediately got into the car.

「That night.」

The Yan Shuiyu headquarters in Haitian City was attacked by a mysterious force and suffered heavy losses. However, fortune had not completely abandoned them, and the situation had not yet deteriorated beyond repair.

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