Chapter 1400: There Are Unscrupulous Merchants Profiting from National Disasters!

After parting ways with Yu Jian'an, Boss Xu dialed the number of Chen Shen, General Manager of the Xiyang Branch of Huailing Pharmaceutical.

"Manager Chen, the project you mentioned to me has some leads now."

Chen Shen's eyes lit up; originally intending to rest, he flipped himself up from the bed at this moment.

"Boss Xu, that's wonderful. Let's quickly hash out what needs to be done next!"

Boss Xu said with a smile, "Tomorrow I will bring the leaders from the Health Bureau to inspect your production line; you should quickly notify your subordinates to make preparations for the reception."

Chen Shen looked thoughtful. "That's no problem. By the way, does it need to be greased? How much would be appropriate?"

Boss Xu waved his hand. "The matter isn't settled yet, so there's no need to give too much. The department in the Health Bureau in charge of material procurement is a lucrative post; they won't look twice at your peanuts."

Chen Shen suddenly realized. "Understood, I will arrange it immediately."

Huailing Pharmaceutical is located in an industrial park in Xiyang East District. Outside the main building is a large lawn, and in the center of the lawn is a fountain pool. Whenever leaders come for an inspection, the fountain is turned on, and the water jets sparkle in the sunlight.

The motorcade arrived at the entrance.

Chen Shen hurried to greet them.

Boss Xu got out of the car first, walked to the side of a middle-aged man, and introduced him, "This is Bureau Chief Gao from the Municipal Health Bureau."

"Bureau Chief Gao, welcome to our factory for an inspection!" Chen Shen made a gesture of invitation and led everyone into the factory.

The factory's production line was in operation.

Knowing that leaders were inspecting, the employees were very focused while working.

Bureau Chief Gao focused on asking about the production status of some epidemic prevention materials.

Chen Shen had been prepared for a long time and answered fluently.

"Xiyang City has suffered a major flood this year. After a great flood, an epidemic will surely occur. Therefore, the city will be purchasing a batch of epidemic prevention materials next. Manager Chen, you must be prepared!"

Hearing Bureau Chief Gao say this, joy appeared in Chen Shen's eyes. "Please rest assured, Bureau Chief Gao. If the Health Bureau entrusts this task to us, we will definitely work overtime to complete the task with quality and quantity guaranteed."

After inspecting the factory production line, Chen Shen reported on the factory's operations in the conference room.

Bureau Chief Gao expressed great satisfaction with the factory's situation.

The inspection activity ended, and they hosted a banquet for Bureau Chief Gao and his party in a private room at the cafeteria.

Chen Shen raised his glass and said, "Bureau Chief Gao, welcome to Huailing Pharmaceutical. It's quite simple today, so please forgive me."

Bureau Chief Gao looked at the table full of food and smiled. "Manager Chen, you are too polite. This table is full of delicacies; one can tell it was prepared with care. By rights, when we go out for inspections, there are standards. You are making me commit a mistake!"

Chen Shen waved his hand. "Bureau Chief Gao, it is my fault; I should have communicated in advance to understand your dining standards. However, since you are here, let's just accept it; let's make an exception today!"

A look of difficulty appeared on Bureau Chief Gao's face. "It is hard to refuse such kindness. We cannot let Manager Chen's good intentions go to waste. However, the alcohol must be removed."

Chen Shen nodded and said to the waiter, "Remove the alcohol!"

Boss Xu said with a smile, "Bureau Chief Gao is a cadre with principles!"

Bureau Chief Gao waved his hand and sighed helplessly. "The current Municipal Party Secretary of Xiyang hasn't been in office long, and he is particularly strict about the conduct of cadres, especially regarding official banquets. Once there is a problem, one is directly dismissed. At my position, many people are watching; I cannot afford to not follow principles!"

Chen Shen echoed, "A new official applies three fires; being cautious is indeed a good thing."

After lunch, Chen Shen sent off Bureau Chief Gao and felt relieved.

If he could secure this large order for epidemic prevention materials from the Health Bureau, the profit he could take from it would be enough to buy a river-view villa in a first-tier city.

Although the flood had receded, the post-disaster cleanup work remained busy.

After finishing the post-disaster work coordination meeting, Tang Ye called Li Yongan into his office.

"After the flood, we must pay attention to people's livelihoods. I heard that prices have been rising sharply recently!"

Li Yongan said with a serious expression, "During this period, Xiyang has been flooded, and many truck drivers are unwilling to run this route, causing a shortage of goods and supply failing to meet demand for some products in the market. In particular, vehicles transporting vegetables and fruits over long distances have to undergo strict inspections, and some are intercepted and turned back, which lengthens the transport cycle and increases costs, leading to a shortage of vegetable and fruit supplies and sharp price increases."

Tang Ye nodded and said, "I have already communicated with the city to ensure the supply of daily necessities in the city by issuing some green passes. You will formulate the specific plan for issuing the green passes. Specifically, you can organize experienced, capable, and reputable local merchants to organize the supply of goods with dedicated vehicles, routes, and personnel."

Li Yongan immediately noted down Tang Ye's work deployment in his notebook. "We will make the green channel plan immediately, please decide!"

After settling the matter of the green channel, Tang Ye turned his attention to medicine. "In addition, you must arrange for people to monitor drugs. Many unscrupulous merchants will spread rumors to incite panic. If we are not vigilant, it will easily lead to a run on medical resources and cause chaos."

Li Yongan nodded vigorously. "I have heard rumors too. There are long queues at the pharmacy near my house, saying that there will be a plague after the flood. Everyone is panic-buying."

Tang Ye frowned. "Later, you communicate with the Propaganda Department; in this special period, we must ensure information transparency;

In addition, we must strike hard against those who create social panic, especially the unscrupulous merchants who profit from national disasters; they must be punished severely.

You have the Administration for Industry and Commerce strengthen market supervision; once unscrupulous merchants are discovered, they must be strictly rectified and resolutely cracked down upon!"

After Li Yongan parted from Tang Ye, he immediately began to deploy work.

The first is to study the issuance plan for green passes.

The second is to organize the County Administration for Industry and Commerce to supervise pharmacies throughout the county.

Although it was nine o'clock in the evening, the pharmacy business was still booming.

Recently, the news of a millionaire being made every day has stimulated the enthusiasm of all operators. When it was time to get off work, everyone collectively did not close their doors, and the lights were still bright.

A female staff member in plain clothes walked into a pharmacy at random.

"Boss, do you still have Ban Lan Gen?"

The shopkeeper's tone was extremely arrogant as he took out a box of medicine and placed it on the counter.

"No Ban Lan Gen, but there is Qingre Xiaoyan Granules! The effect is about the same as Ban Lan Gen. There are three boxes left, do you want them?"

The female staff member studied the medicine box and questioned, "Boss, how come I haven't heard of this medicine? It wouldn't be fake medicine, would it?"

The shopkeeper's face changed drastically, and he pointed angrily at the door. "What nonsense are you spouting? How could our shop sell fake medicine? If you don't want to buy it, others do! Don't make trouble, get out quickly."

The female staff member looked at the shopkeeper coldly, put down the medicine box, and turned to leave.

Not long after,

A group of personnel wearing uniforms of the Administration for Industry and Commerce walked into the pharmacy...