Chapter 117 Good Things

  The final price was stuck at 7.6 million, perhaps feeling that the money was not enough, or perhaps feeling that spending so much money was not worth it, Wen's family dropped out of the competition for Hongyan Pei Fang, which was won by Li's family.

  The Li family didn't know whether they were relieved or had finally fulfilled their wish, but they all wiped the sweat from their foreheads. Usually spending tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands wasn't a big deal, but this time over 70 million was spent, and it really was a bit hard to accept.

  Actually, everyone who buys a formula has some hidden worries and doesn't know if it's worth spending so much money. After all, five formulas are gone at once, this is not a one-time deal, and many people have no bottom line.

  However, they have been eyeing the beauty for a long time, and it's impossible to give up the big fish that has just fallen into their hands so easily. It's better to take it in their own hands, and the Zhang family wouldn't dare to deceive people with fake prescriptions either.

  The beautiful hostess on stage has begun her final speech: "Ladies and gentlemen, today's auction has come to an end. We welcome you all to visit us again next time. Thank you."

  The auction finally ended, and some impatient people had already taken their purchased items and left. Among them was the jewelry merchant who had bid on the first Red Color Formula, who exchanged it for the formula and then secretly left through the back door without drawing anyone's attention.

  It doesn't matter if someone is peeking at your formula, escaping first is always right, and then planning again later. It's not worth risking one's life for a cheap gain, you have to preserve your life first.

  It has to be said that the jewelry tycoon made a very wise decision, and Wen's family initially withdrew from the competition, thinking that there was still a formula in the rich businessman's hands, whether it was coercion or temptation, which could achieve the family's goal.

  I didn't expect to be swindled by that cunning rich merchant again, and he escaped too quickly. However, even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, there will come a day when I find him, and then we'll see who's superior.

  As for the grudges between them, Song Jie was completely unaware of it. Even if she knew, she would just sneer at it, after all, it had nothing to do with her, and she could love whoever she wanted.

  She had already packed up the Qingming stone she took, and brought it with her when she left. Zhang Fu also received a message to come and settle the account tomorrow, and Hongyan had spent quite a bit of money.

  In the car, Zhang Yang was already yawning continuously. It was already past 11 o'clock and the air was cool, with goosebumps appearing on his arms that were exposed outside.

  Song Jie also felt a bit tired, it had been a long time since she stayed up so late, she had already told her family that she would be staying at the Zhang's house tonight. At this moment, she wished there was a big bed for her to lie down on, the enthusiasm from watching the auction earlier was all gone.

  Back at the Zhang's home, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang didn't say much either, instructing the two younger ones to wash up and go to sleep, and they also went straight to rest.

  Song Jie thought she could still mess around a bit before going to sleep. Unexpectedly, as soon as her head touched the pillow, she fell asleep, didn't even have a single dream, and slept extremely soundly.

  The next day woke up was already more than nine o'clock, this is still in someone else's home, really too embarrassing, Song Jie washed her face and came out, her face was red.

  Zhang's mother was setting the table and saw Song Jie looking embarrassed, so she smiled: "What are you shy about? Zhang Yang hasn't gotten up yet, he's later than you. We slept too late last night. What's wrong with getting up a bit late? You little girl has such thin skin, come eat quickly, I've got your favorite soy milk with sugar added. You go ahead and eat first, I'll go wake Zhang Yang up."

  Song Jie nodded awkwardly, touched her burning cheek, and lowered her head to drink the soy milk.

  When he was almost done eating, Zhang Yang finally got up, his hair was like messy grass, with several strands standing upright towards the sky. He looked particularly comical, and with his eyes closed, he started walking downstairs, when he was slapped awake by Zhang's mother: "Walk properly, what if you fall?"

  After washing up, Zhang Yang sat down at the table and Song Jie had already finished eating.

  "Has Uncle Zhang gone to the auction house?" Song Jie asked, she hadn't seen her father since getting up, guessing that he had gone out to take care of something.

  "Hmm, he left early and finished things up quickly, so as not to cause any trouble." Mother Zhang replied.

  It was after ten o'clock when Zhang's father returned, and this time the auction sold for over 190 million, almost reaching 200 million. To be honest, it's not a small amount of money for one formula.

  However, judging from the profits of Hongyan in recent years, it seems to have lost some money. Just Song Jie's dividend alone is not less than 200 million, let alone the profits of Zhang's company in recent years.

  It's finally gotten rid of these troubles, it was prepared to be auctioned off two years ago, but it has been dragged on for so long, and it's not easy.

  All the big families bought the formula and started to study it intensively. This is not something that can be mastered by just reading it once, but rather requires further research. Although the Zhang family would never deceive people with a fake formula, there's still a 0.1% chance of that happening. The several big families have always been in contact with each other, suppressing and distrusting one another, no one believes anyone else.

  The auction of Hongyan formula will definitely have some impact on Hongyan cosmetics, but fortunately, the Hongyan brand had already applied for a patent at that time and no one can use the Hongyan brand again.

  Even if it's the same thing, old brands are still better. Everyone knows that other companies can't catch up with Red Color overnight.

  "Uncle Zhang, does the upgraded version of Red Yan need to be researched as soon as possible? Can this occupy some advantage?" Song Jie was somewhat worried, people without long-term plans must have near worries, these words are not wrong. If an enterprise doesn't innovate, then it will come to an end.

  "Don't rush, we can't be in a hurry now. The Red Makeup formula has just been auctioned off, and those people haven't even tasted its sweetness yet. If we rashly launch new products, it's uncertain whether they will drive those people to jump over the wall. So let's wait a bit longer. You research first, and when the best time comes, I'll tell you how we can make those people bow their heads under us."

  Song Jie was taught a lesson, she wanted to give those people a severe warning, but forgot that these people would not let go easily. You just auctioned off the formula and released new products, isn't this saying that what you sold to others is something you don't want? Isn't this a slap in the face?

  These aristocratic families value their reputation the most. At first, they kidnapped children to obtain a formula, and later they even hired people to cause trouble. They've caused such a big commotion, but if they don't let others taste some sweetness, it's likely that their own side won't have a good outcome either.

  Having figured this out, Song Jie didn't rush to study the new formula anymore. After all, the space hadn't been upgraded yet, and doing these experiments was still a bit inconvenient. Waiting a little longer wasn't a big deal for her; patience was one thing she had in abundance.

  After having lunch at Zhang's home, Song Jie returned home.

  Finally back home, this place is still more suitable for myself. Those things that happened outside are really not very suitable for her, in the future if possible, I won't go anymore.

  Arriving home, Song Jie walked through every room, but where were the people? She thought Grandma and Grandpa would be resting in their rooms, but there was no one, where did they all go?

  She was a bit bewildered. Zhao's father and mother would never go out together normally, so why were they nowhere to be seen today? Had something happened?

  Song Jie was a bit worried and called Zhao Juan's place, but it was Hu Mu who answered. It turned out that Zhao Juan and Hu Jianmin were not at home either, they had all gone to Zhao Tong's small villa.

  Zhao Tong didn't say what it was about either, just said to let everyone come over, what could be the matter?

  Song Jie was deep in thought and couldn't figure it out, she also couldn't stay idle, so she changed her clothes and walked out of the house.

  After taking the bus for over 20 minutes, they arrived at the entrance of Zhao Tong's house. The large iron gate was tightly closed, and occasionally someone would flash by in front of the window. Song Jie rang the doorbell, and soon someone came to open the door.

  As I walked in, everyone at home gathered together, and each person's face was beaming with joy, looking absolutely beautiful.

  "What's going on? Mom, why are you all at Little Uncle's house?" Song Jie was puzzled.

  "It's a good thing, your aunt is pregnant and will soon give birth to a little brother for you. Look at how happy your uncle is, he doesn't know what to do with himself, it's all over the place." Zhao Juan was also very happy, her mouth kept curling up.

  "Really? Congratulations to Little Aunt!" Song Jie also had a surprised look on her face, this was indeed good news.

  His own uncle looks silly, who can see that he is the boss of a large company? He has a silly look on his face, and Zhao's mother has given him several glances, but he doesn't seem to notice.

  Yu Qian has been pregnant for more than a month. They got married in June and now it's August, they were already expecting when they just got married, what great fortune.

  Zhao Tong's emotional journey has been too tortuous, but this time he finally got a smooth ride. In a few more months, his family will be able to add another adorable little baby.

  Song Jie couldn't help but sigh, time really flies.

  Yu Qiangniang's family also received the news at the first time, and Yu Mu really wanted to rush over immediately, but it happened that there was something at home, and she could only come later.

  The first three months of a woman's pregnancy must be extremely careful, and there is no elderly person in Zhao Tong's family to help. Mother Zhao immediately decided not to leave and wanted to stay here until her son's child was born.

  When Zhao Juan was pregnant, she didn't have much use for her, but this time the daughter-in-law is pregnant and has found a use for her. Yu Qian's temperament is quite careless, how can she manage without her mother-in-law's supervision?

  Zhao Tong naturally agreed hastily, he was also blind and cheerful. At the critical moment, he couldn't help even if he was busy, fortunately, his mother was in charge, and his heart finally settled down.

  Everyone was in an uproar, and Hu Yue was running back and forth on the side. Zhao's father made a quick decision to let everyone leave, saying that pregnant women are the most important, and they can come back another day, but don't add any more trouble.

  Mr. Zhao's words at home were the most effective, and after listening to his words, everyone retreated one after another, leaving a quiet space for the young couple.

  The Zhao family became even more deserted, leaving only Song Jie and her grandfather. Song Jie sent some clothes to Madam Zhao, completing her task.

  In Zhao's father's words, it means that you and I, grandfather and grandson, are clean!