Chapter 145
Felipe commanded in a strong tone, “Go back immediately and reject the national funding, dismiss the cooperative team. I will have Kaleb establish a new research and development team to assist you as soon as possible, following the equity ratio you discussed with Kaleb before. However, the Barton Group must have the pricing and operational rights.”
I slowly clenched my fist. I had never seen such a shameless and unscrupulous merchant before. How could he dare to say such things? When he felt there was no profit to be gained, he would put on a haughty and arrogant appearance, looking down on me, treating me with indifference, and ruthlessly trampling on my career. Now, hehe!
Seeing me silent, Felipe thought I had agreed and softened his tone.“You are indeed knowledgeable in pharmaceutical research, but you don’t understand business. I have had professionals evaluate it, and this new drug of yours is a unique and highly effective medication in the world. Even if we price it at hundreds of thousands, or even millions, per dose, patients who are desperate to stay alive will spare no expense to seek life–saving treatment. Considering the global number of patients, even if only ten percent of people can afford the medication, the annual revenue would be at least billions. Perhaps even more.”
Felipe poured me a cup of tea and admonished, “Daughter–in–law! You cannot treat business as charity. The consequence of collaborating with the government is that your special medicine will ultimately only be included in the medical insurance list at a low price, becoming an affordable drug for the common people, and you won’t be able to make big money.”
I was tired of listening and felt that I had wasted enough time. My gentle tone was particularly firm as I said, “Dad, I really have no intention of collaborating with any private company. I’m sorry, but there is no room for negotiation on this matter.”
Felipe’s dignity was challenged; his face turned black with anger, veins bulged, and he suddenly stood throwing the purple clay teapot in his hand onto the floor.
