Chapter 204: Good News!

On the trending topics page, the keyword Scar Healing Ointment firmly occupied the top spot.

With the help of paid internet trolls hired by competitors and those with ulterior motives, the comments section was filled with ridicule and harsh words. Even the roots of Xinyue Group were dug up, revealing that it was once a failing cosmetics company before its rebranding. This revelation only amplified the mockery, leading many to question the company’s credibility.

With lingering doubts about the Scar Healing Ointment, Xinyue Group became widely perceived as nothing more than a “shell company.”

The situation escalated further as netizens began questioning how such a “dubious” product managed to gain certifications and licenses from the relevant authorities. This was clearly orchestrated by competitors seeking to stir public doubt.

Meanwhile, Jiang Tiancheng from Chengyou Technology also came under scrutiny. As the grandson of Jiang Anbang, the retired former municipal leader of Shenshi, his connection to the product brought additional attention. In particular, the earlier car-smashing incident involving Jiang Tiancheng resurfaced, and netizens began portraying him as a villainous figure.

Suddenly, Jiang Tiancheng, Chengyou Technology, the Scar Healing Ointment, and Xinyue Group were painted as a scam operation working in tandem. If not for Jiang Anbang’s retirement, the backlash could have escalated further.

Even the six prominent streamers promoting the product were not spared, becoming targets of online attacks.

This entire storm was triggered by just half an hour of live streaming and over 40,000 units of the product being sold.

“Shen Fei, the discussions online have moved beyond the Scar Healing Ointment. Both Jiang Tiancheng and his company, as well as his grandfather, are being dragged into the controversy. If this continues, it could seriously harm the Jiang family’s reputation,” Han Xinyan said worriedly.

Shen Fei furrowed his brows. He had anticipated some backlash, but he hadn’t expected the situation to escalate so quickly. Clearly, there were significant forces behind the scenes who viewed Chengyou Technology and the Jiang family as rivals.

“This backlash has exceeded my expectations,” Shen Fei admitted. “But no matter how bad it gets, this storm will only last a few days. Once the ointment starts showing its effectiveness, all this ridicule will backfire. The massive turnaround in public perception will boost the product’s popularity even more. Unfortunately, Jiang Tiancheng and those streamers will have to endure some hardship for now.”

Shen Fei sighed, realizing he owed Jiang Tiancheng a significant favor for this.

“Won’t this cause big trouble for Mr. Jiang and his grandfather?” Han Xinyan asked, still concerned.

“You’re overthinking it. The car-smashing incident was actually well-received by the public. Plus, the Scar Healing Ointment is genuine, with legitimate medical and quality certifications. It’s only because of these solid foundations that the former municipal leader agreed to help us in the first place. Everything was handled legally and transparently. What’s there to fear?” Shen Fei replied confidently.

Hearing this, Han Xinyan sighed with relief. What worried her most was harming the Jiang family while they were helping them. Since Shen Fei was so confident, she finally relaxed.

“By the way, did the former and current municipal leaders just invite you to dinner, or was there something more?” Han Xinyan pressed.

“Nothing too serious. They just asked about the Scar Healing Ointment,” Shen Fei answered casually.

“Keep talking,” Han Xinyan said, frowning slightly.

“Well, they were a bit skeptical about whether the product was legitimate, but I assured them it was. Oh, and there’s good news!” Shen Fei paused, then continued, “I secured two plots of land. One is 30,000 square meters to build Xinyue Group’s headquarters, and the other is 300 square meters for industrial use. The headquarters construction will be in a year, but the immediate focus is on building a production facility.”

Hearing this, Han Xinyan’s frown deepened. She didn’t want to discuss next year’s matters, but 300 square meters for industrial use? That sounded too good to be true.

“Three hundred square meters… Are you serious?” Han Xinyan asked doubtfully.

“Of course. Right now, the product’s demand is still manageable. But once the ointment’s effectiveness becomes widely known, there’s no way our current production line can keep up. Building a proper factory for Xinyue Group is the most pressing task.” Shen Fei explained earnestly.

“And… what about the money? Are you taking out loans? Given the current situation, loans won’t be easy to secure…” Han Xinyan asked, concerned.

“Don’t worry. Money isn’t an issue,” Shen Fei said with a smile. “After all, I have nearly 1 billion in my account.”

“???” Han Xinyan looked up sharply, staring at Shen Fei in disbelief.

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Meanwhile, at a mid-tier beauty company in Shenshi known for its high-quality products, sales remained steady, thanks largely to the contributions of a former executive—Tang Xingwen.

Tang Xingwen, once instrumental in the company’s growth, had been dismissed due to a controversial proposal: developing a product that could remove scars. The idea was dismissed as too outlandish since no product of that nature existed, not even in advanced markets like Europe or East Asia.

Tang Xingwen’s persistence, however, led to his dismissal. CEO Zhao Chengli feared Tang’s talent and influence might overshadow him, so he didn’t hesitate to cut him loose.

Now, seeing the Scar Healing Ointment trending at the top of the headlines, Zhao Chengli couldn’t help but feel anxious.

“This must be a publicity stunt. Even if they’re developing something like this, how could they have succeeded so quickly? It has to be fake,” Zhao muttered to himself.

At that moment, his secretary walked in. “Mr. Zhao, have you seen the trending product on the headlines?”