Chapter 566: Completion of the Acquisition of Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory

Because the plan to sell Old Hundred Meat Industry Limited Company was delayed, Chen Yang only spent one night accompanying Lin Wei and her child in Qingshui City, then returned to Xingcheng.

For Chen Yang, the next focus was the external expansion work of Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical. Besides laying out offline chain drugstores, another focus was merging with capable pharmaceutical companies in Dongjiangsheng.

The negotiation work with Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory had been put on hold. To press for a lower price, Chen Yang deliberately let He Wanqiu keep the other side's negotiation representative waiting.

At the same time, Chen Yang also arranged for Secretary Zhang Lan to gather information on other capable pharmaceutical companies.

"Chairman, this is the pharmaceutical company information you requested." As Zhang Lan handed over the documents, she again leaned her body forward slightly, deliberately exposing her impressive chest to Chen Yang's view.

"Thank you for your hard work, go ahead and get busy!" After receiving the documents, Chen Yang no longer paid attention to Zhang Lan and pretended to seriously review the materials.

Seeing that Chen Yang had not noticed her again, Zhang Lan left once more, disappointed.

After she left, Chen Yang called He Wanqiu. "General Manager He, who arranged for Secretary Zhang to come in?"

"Chairman, Zhang Lan was hired after you took over the company. At that time, I remember confirming it with you." He Wanqiu asked Chen Yang doubtfully: "Is her work ability not up to par?"

"No, I was just asking casually." Chen Yang's main concern was that someone with ill intent deliberately arranged for Zhang Lan to seduce him, then spread nasty gossip everywhere. Since Zhang Lan was merely a pure gold‑digger, it wasn't a big problem.

Although Zhang Lan was beautiful and had a good figure, Chen Yang was also someone who had seen the world. This level of temptation, he could still keep his composure,

Of course, keeping Zhang Lan was mainly because her work was indeed excellent. The information she gathered for him was well organized, and for the companies she deemed beneficial to the firm, she made different markings.

Chen Yang selected several pieces of information he deemed most worth acquiring for pharmaceutical companies, then had Zhang Lan deliver them to He Wanqiu, asking her to go to the Board of Directors and discuss the specific details of the acquisition with the other members.

However, many members of the Board of Directors did not approve of acquiring other companies. They believed the company should first focus on preparing the chain drugstore.

Since everyone disagreed, Chen Yang also did not use his veto power.

For a period of time afterward, Chen Yang no longer went to the Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical office, nor did he inspect the Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trading Company; he stayed alone in a villa to cultivate his mind and nature.

During this period, Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical's first‑quarter report emerged amid shareholders' anticipation. The quarterly operating revenue reached three hundred million.

This astonishing surge in performance triggered a shockwave in the pharmaceutical sector. ST Heavenly Enlightenment's stock directly hit five consecutive daily limit‑up boards.

And Chen Yang was once again summoned to the Governor's office by Liu Jianghua.

"Chen Yang, you did a great job this time!" Although Liu Jianghua did not fully agree with Chen Yang's unconventional profit‑making approach, seeing that Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical had a chance to lose its ST designation, he was still pleased.

Taking advantage of Liu Jianghua's good mood, Chen Yang seized the moment to say: "Governor, I plan to acquire several pharmaceutical companies and make Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical the province's largest listed pharmaceutical firm. Could you provide us with some conveniences?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianghua frowned slightly and said: "Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory is actually quite good; why don't you just acquire them directly?"

Seeing that Liu Jianghua still clung to Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory, Chen Yang feigned dissatisfaction and complained: "Governor, Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory is unscrupulous, raising the price after the fact. I personally strongly oppose dealing again with such an unethical company."

Liu Jianghua was fully aware of what had happened at Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory. After Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical terminated the acquisition talks, their image in the industry plummeted, and they approached several pharmaceutical companies about selling, all of which were ruthlessly rejected.

He believed that only the person who tied the bell could untie it. Only by letting Chen Yang re‑enter the negotiations could the predicament facing Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory be resolved.

"Chen Yang, regarding the price‑gouging issue, I have already criticized the responsible parties. To compensate for your loss, their offer has dropped from the original 200 million yuan to 180 million yuan. Do you think we should talk again?"

Chen Yang asked Liu Jianghua: "Governor, are you insisting that I buy this pharmaceutical company?"

Liu Jianghua waved his hand and said: "I merely think Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory is more suitable for your company's future development plan. As for whether you wish to accept this suggestion, I do not want to interfere excessively."

Chen Yang felt that Liu Jianghua's words still leaned toward acquiring Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory, and he said directly: "Governor, if they can lower their offer to 150 million yuan, I would consider reopening negotiations."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianghua couldn't help but laugh and scold: "You little brat, your price‑cutting is ruthless—you've made them lose a quarter of their assets."

Chen Yang immediately returned a smile: "Governor, the market is ruthless. Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory's reputation in the industry worsens day by day. It might still be worth 150 million yuan now, but after a while it could be worth less than 100 million yuan."

His words hit Liu Jianghua right in the heart. Since Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical announced the suspension of acquiring Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory, ST Heavenly Enlightenment's stock price has risen instead of falling, while Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory has become a despised entity. In just half a month, it lost half of its partnership ties.

If a solution is not found quickly, its market value is likely to drop below 100 million yuan.

"Chen Yang, if your company is still interested, let's sit down and have a proper talk again!"

Chen Yang immediately understood Liu Jianghua's meaning. After leaving the Provincial Government, he promptly called He Wanqiu to have her restart the acquisition negotiations with Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory, and at the same time lowered the original offer to 150 million yuan.

With Liu Jianghua's mediation, this round of negotiations reached an agreement in just three days.

When Corporate Secretary Zhang announced on Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical's official website that the acquisition of Oriental Manufacturing Factory had succeeded, ST Heavenly Enlightenment's stock hit the daily limit‑up again.

In the stock market, what is traded is market sentiment. Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical not only turned losses into profits but also completed its external expansion. This is the greatest benefit for shareholders.

Of course, the biggest winner of this acquisition was not Chen Yang, but Lan Qiyun and Qi Yunxiang, who had been lurking in ST Heavenly Enlightenment's stock. Riding this wave, their total investment profit reached one billion yuan.

Taking advantage of the buzz surrounding Heavenly Enlightenment Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Oriental Pharmaceutical Factory, they quietly sold half of their position.

The remaining half, Lan Qiyun and Qi Yunxiang discussed and decided to wait until ST Heavenly Enlightenment successfully shed its ST designation before handling it.

Since Yexin entered the picture, Lan Qiyun has gradually become the leader of this stock‑trading army. The external business of the Securities Investment Department of Xinghui Financial Investment Company has continued to expand under her management.