The living room of the Zhou family's old house!
When Zhou Yang brought Bao'er to the living room, he saw Lu Zhengjun sitting on the sofa talking to Li Youwei, while his sister-in-law poured water for him with a thermos.
Zhou Yang was not too surprised by Lu Zhengjun's arrival.
The main reason was that he called Lu Zhengjun yesterday afternoon and told him that he was going back to the capital and asked him to help inform his mother and elder brother.
Therefore, Lu Zhengjun knew about his return to the capital.
But Zhou Yang didn't expect that this guy would come over so quickly.
Seeing Zhou Yang coming, Lu Zhengjun immediately stood up and said, "I heard from my younger siblings that you and Uncle Zhou went to the study. I didn't disturb you, right?"
"No, why are you here?" Zhou Yang said with a smile.
"I have something I want to talk to you about. Let's find a quiet place!" Lu Zhengjun said.
"Okay, let's go to the backyard!"
"good!"
With that said, Zhou Yang led Lu Zhengjun towards the backyard.
And Li Youwei also knew that they must have something important to talk about, so she didn't say anything or follow them.
Arriving at the study room in the backyard, the two of them sat down across a small coffee table. Zhou Yang immediately asked, "What happened? You look a little anxious?"
Lu Zhengjun nodded and said, "I just received a call from Lao Yan this morning. I want to ask you for some advice!"
"What you said makes me feel panicked in my heart. Please tell me what is going on?" Zhou Yang said.
"Haha, don't be nervous, it's a good thing!"
Then Lu Zhengjun said again: "It's like this. Lao Yan said that since the end of last year, the situation in the Middle East has become unstable, causing oil prices to rise a lot."
"The crude oil, oil wells, oil fields and oil companies we invested in have skyrocketed in price during this period. According to Lao Yan, if all these assets are cashed out, US$130 million can be recovered with interest, so he asked me to ask you Could you please tell me if we can close the network?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang immediately asked: "How much is the international price of a barrel of crude oil now?"
“It’s about $15, a 50% increase!”
Zhou Yang immediately shook his head and said, "Then wait a little longer!"
"We still have to wait after it has risen by half. Do you think the price of international crude oil will continue to rise?" Lu Zhengjun asked in surprise.
"Yes, it will definitely increase!"
Then Zhou Yang said again: "Tell Lao Yan, not only can you not close the network, but you must continue to spend money and continue to invest in crude oil and other oil companies, but be careful not to go to countries where the situation is particularly unstable!"
Zhou Yang knows that this rise in international oil prices is just a prelude to the second oil crisis and is still far from the real climax.
You know, this crisis has directly increased the price of international crude oil from US$10 per barrel last year to US$39 per barrel, an increase of four times. Zhou Yang really doesn't like the 50% profit.
"Well, let's wait a little longer, but you have to talk to Lao Yan about when the goods will be shipped!" Lu Zhengjun said.
Zhou Yang thought for a while and then said: "The last time the international crude oil price surged was a few years ago. At that time, the oil price soared from three US dollars per barrel to ten US dollars per barrel, an increase of about three times. I think this time it will also be the same." almost!"
"3 times?"
"Yes, so you tell Lao Yan, if the international oil price does not reach more than 35 US dollars per barrel, don't think about clearing and shipping!" Zhou Yang said.
Lu Zhengjun was silent for a moment, and then said: "Although I think three times the price is indeed a bit impossible, if you insist, I will convey your words to Lao Yan!"
"Well! Just convey what I said and let Lao Yan decide the rest."
"good!"
Then Lu Zhengjun said again: "There is another thing. Johnson & Johnson wants to acquire the patent of Yuanwei's new drug, and directly offers a price of US$500 million. Lao Yan asked for instructions on what to do in China. The minister and others didn't understand this, so they asked me Asking for your opinion!"
"New medicine? You mean the little blue pill?"
"Yes, according to Lao Yan, they got the approval for the marketing of the little blue pill last month. Although they have only released a small batch now, the market performance is amazing!"
Then Lu Zhengjun continued: "This has attracted the attention of many pharmaceutical companies, and they have requested to cooperate with Yuanwei Company. Some companies want to get agency rights, and some companies simply want to buy patents, including Thief Eagle and Foot Basin. There are several very famous pharmaceutical companies in the two countries, and Johnson & Johnson even offered a sky-high price of US$500 million!"
Zhou Yang smiled and said: "$500 million is indeed a lot, but it is far from a sky-high price!"
"What do you mean?"
"Not for sale!"
Zhou Yang knows the value of the little blue pill. As one of the few drugs in the world with sales exceeding 100 billion US dollars, its value is unimaginable.
If nothing else, once the little blue pill starts selling around the world, the agency fee and sales share alone will be enough to get you.
For a mere $500 million, you would give away such a money tree to someone else, and you would only agree if your head is caught in the door!
"That's 500 million US dollars. Are we really going to give up like this?" Lu Zhengjun said with some pity.
"Are you excited?"
"Isn't this nonsense? Five hundred million U.S. dollars. Do you know how much agricultural products we have to export to get this five hundred million U.S. dollars!"
No wonder Lu Zhengjun is so regretful and entangled. As a cadre in charge of foreign trade in the Ministry of Commerce, he is very aware of our foreign trade in recent years.
Because our industrial system is imperfect and our production capacity and technology are relatively backward, our industry is not very competitive in the international market.
Therefore, our current foreign trade actually means that we import a large amount of other people's things, and we can only sell some simple agricultural products and mineral resources such as oil, and the deficit is very serious.
Zhou Yang understood Lu Zhengjun's mood, and then asked again: "It doesn't matter how excited you are, the elders above can't give up a real money tree for such a small profit!"
"I understand what you mean, but the elders are not as short-sighted as you think. It was the elders who ordered me to come here this time." Lu Zhengjun said.
Although 500 million U.S. dollars is a lot, everyone understands the virtue of those white gentlemen who have no profit and cannot afford to be early.
Something that would make them willing to shell out 500 million US dollars must be worth far more than 500 million US dollars. Because of this, the superiors asked Lu Zhengjun to come over and listen to Zhou Yang's opinions.
"I feel relieved now!"
Then Zhou Yang said again: "Do you still remember what I said when I gave you the little blue pill?"
"What are you talking about? You said so much, how can I remember them all!" Lu Zhengjun said with some embarrassment.
"I told you at the time that once this drug is launched, the market value will be at least 100 billion U.S. dollars, so we don't need to worry about a mere 500 million U.S. dollars!" Zhou Yang said.
"Is it really worth hundreds of billions of dollars?"
"This is just a conservative estimate!" Zhou Yang said.
Pfizer has the best say on how much money the little blue pill makes. This can no longer be described as huge profits. After all, the production cost of a little blue pill is only 2 yuan, but it can be sold by Pfizer. The sky-high price of 100 yuan was paid.
Is there any kind of business in the world that has a profit of fifty times? This makes those who sell white powder and kidneys in northern Myanmar cry when they hear it.
However, being expensive did not slow down the popularity of this little pill. At its peak, 4 little blue pills were taken by patients around the world every second.
The little blue pill became popular all over the world the year it was launched, saving the dignity of men in 40 countries.
And relying on this small pill, Pfizer's revenue has also increased all the way to 23.2 billion US dollars, becoming the largest pharmaceutical company in the world.
"I will report your thoughts to the minister and the others!"
"good!"
"By the way, do you have time tonight?"
"What are you doing?"
"I want to treat you and your siblings to a meal. After all, you are coming to the capital. Let me express my gratitude..."
"No need to be so polite..."
Before Zhou Yang could finish speaking, Lu Zhengjun interrupted him directly: "That's it, I'll go back and report the situation first, and I'll pick you up in the evening!"
After saying that, Lu Zhengjun immediately stood up and left Zhou Yang's study...
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PS: The first chapter has been delivered!
