Ch 197: Competitors Stormed Off, Something Big Happened, Something Huge Happened!
“990,000 Yuan?”
“A set of cosmetics for 990,000 Yuan? Can it be used for two months?”
“Wow, I know it’s expensive, but I didn’t expect it to be this expensive…”
“Crazy, they really dare to price it like that. Will anyone actually buy it?”
“Actually, it’s not that expensive when you calculate it. The diamonds are 380,000 Yuan, and the diluted version only contains one-fifteenth of the amount, while this is 100 percent. One bottle is equal to fifteen bottles of the diamond set. If you just consider the price, you should multiply 380,000 Yuan by fifteen.”
“What’s more, there are the Four Great Famous Embroideries, five famous kilns, and handmade craftsmanship. The cost is right there. How much does a good piece of Suzhou Embroidery cost? How much does a good piece from a famous kiln cost?”
“Although I can’t afford it, I don’t think it’s very expensive. When I earn money, I’ll at least have to experience it…”
“I can’t afford it!”
“I can’t afford it!”
“I can’t afford it!”
The barrage was all about not being able to afford it.
I don’t know if someone is setting the rhythm, or if everyone is just memeing.
However,
this price is not aimed at ordinary consumers. Just the unlimited Bronze and Silver levels are enough for everyone to use.
For ordinary people, whether it takes a week or half a year to improve their skin, there’s not much difference.
The Bronze level, which costs more than 200 yuan a month, is enough.
This also fulfills Young Master Cao’s previous commitment to make it affordable for ordinary consumers.
Unlimited supply is already the biggest discount.
You know,
now the scalpers’ F-level international brands start at 1,000 Yuan, the price is inflated too high.
And F-level is not even comparable to Bronze.
The target level is the D-level set, which originally costs 1,000 Yuan, now it’s being scalped to 7,000–8,000 Yuan.
So,
many people think it’s expensive, but many others who know better, after a little calculation, know that Miracle Cosmetics is actually offering a discount and has even actively lowered the price.
The Bronze level seems to have only dropped by about 100 Yuan, but the Diamond level has dropped by about 100,000 Yuan.
…
At this time,
the press conference entered the final reporter interview session.
After the press conference interview, everyone had a dinner, a buffet, which was also a form of business entertainment and exchange.
A reporter said: “Ms. Xu, I’m from Zhonghai Metropolis Daily… I’d like to ask, didn’t the X extract disappear? But from what you’re saying, Bronze and Silver are unlimited, meaning they can be purchased infinitely? So… does this mean that Miracle Cosmetics now has the X extract?”
Xu Qing held the microphone and smiled: “Our Miracle Cosmetics’ X extract and TC Company’s are of the same origin, but we have already researched the specific formula and improved it.”
“Here, we at Miracle Cosmetics would like to thank all the competitors who blocked us.”
“If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have made the decision to spend a lot of money to reverse-engineer the formula, and we wouldn’t have our own formula. Thank you, thank you!”
“…”
“…”
Damn, you’re so sarcastic!
The competitors were all black-faced, especially the international competitors. Their expressions, like they had lost their parents, were recorded live throughout the broadcast.
They were also puzzled. They didn’t need to reverse-engineer; they all had the formula.
What was the result?
They couldn’t research a product, not even one that approached the effect of the X extract.
Not only did they waste money, but they also offended TC Company.
…
Another reporter was called upon to stand, a foreigner, speaking fluent English: “Mr. Xu, hello, I’m from BBB. I’d like to ask, is the X formula you’ve developed better than the previous one, or is it just a replacement?”
Xu Qing didn’t use a sarcastic tone, although she could have, but she still used Mandarin: “Why don’t you have your broadcasting company’s shareholders try it? If the effect is not good, we will refund you for free. Next question~”
Subsequently,
various reporters asked questions, all revolving around the product.
Some were skeptical, others said the price was too high and not consumer-friendly.
Xu Qing resolved them all, very formally, without any humor.
Until a female reporter spoke.
This was a reporter from Weibo.
She had interviewed Young Master Cao several times before.
“Mr. Xu, why didn’t Mr. Cao come to such a large press conference today?”
Xu Qing smiled: “Actually, I asked Mr. Cao before. I said that it wouldn’t be good for you not to show up at such a large event, after all, so many international competitors have sent representatives. But Mr. Cao said that from now on, Miracle Cosmetics will unify the martial world, and competitors will all prostrate themselves at our feet. Whether he comes or not doesn’t matter; competitors will come to see us themselves.”
Bang~~
A middle-aged foreign devil stood up and left. That’s right, it was Vincent.
Olay is also a leader. When he left in anger, other competitors hesitated for a moment and then stood up and left together.
A cold wind swept through the scene.
Many wealthy merchants and reporters also realized that Miracle Cosmetics had been provoking its competitors several times today.
Including the exposure of competitors reducing the quantity of their products to make more money, all of which were things that hit them where it hurts.
But on second thought, it’s normal.
It’s a competitive relationship, and before that, competitors also softly banned Miracle Cosmetics, resulting in Miracle Cosmetics not having the X extract for a long time.
Now that TC has gone bankrupt, and Miracle Cosmetics has its own formula, it’s only natural that they would step on their international competitors.
This is in line with Young Master Cao’s personality.
Who has Young Master Cao ever been afraid of?
In the finance circle, he used to argue with colleagues and experts every day, but every time Young Master Cao won, not only did he win the arguments, but he also made money, angering many people.
Later, he went to the entertainment industry, also starting by insulting his colleagues. Recently, he even scolded Little Steel Cannon into submission. The movies he invested in made money, and the variety shows he produced also made money, with the variety show copyrights sold to more than thirty countries and regions.
Now in the cosmetics industry, Young Master Cao is unlikely to be so friendly to his competitors.
There was a strange atmosphere in the venue, but Xu Qing quickly adjusted it. It didn’t matter that the competitors left.
But the internet exploded.
“He’s so bold… Isn’t he afraid of offending people? If all his colleagues attack him, how can he unify the martial world? Does he really think that having the Dragon Slayer’s Sword can command the martial world?”
“Dude, your analogy is inappropriate. The Dragon Slayer’s Sword cannot command the martial world, but the X extract can. Now only Miracle Cosmetics has it, and they’ve even developed a new generation, a two-generation gap. How are competitors supposed to survive?”
“That’s right, although Young Master Cao is very annoying, what he said is also true. Competitors will come to see him themselves, unless they don’t want to make money.”
“Hahaha, yes, don’t look at them leaving angrily now; they’ll have to kneel when the time comes.”
“I’m not optimistic.”
“I’m not optimistic either. I only know that arrogant people will inevitably suffer misfortune, and that joy turns to sorrow. Miracle Cosmetics was able to reverse-engineer the product. Are you sure that other competitors cannot research it? Maybe they have trump cards.”
“…”
The internet was divided into two factions.
One faction was excitedly supportive.
One faction was worried.
There were also some internet water armies watching the fun, which can be ignored.
But both factions have their reasons.
You know,
after Miracle Cosmetics was softly banned, they endured for so long and finally reverse-engineered the X extract. What about other big brands? Their R&D teams are no less than Miracle Cosmetics’, right?
How can you be sure that other competitors don’t have any trump cards?
…
As the offline and online discussions were raging,
the press conference also ended, perfectly.
Everyone was invited to the side, and the buffet began.
Young Master Cao didn’t appear all night.
Many wealthy people were inquiring about Young Master Cao, firstly to meet him, and secondly to find out when the Supreme Gift Set would be listed.
There are only 3,000 boxes per month.
If you don’t put your mind to it, you won’t be able to get one.
Is 990,000 Yuan a lot?
For ordinary consumers, this is an exorbitant price.
But for some bosses, this is advertising.
Once they get it, they can publicize it, and the 990,000 Yuan will come back.
Everyone is not lacking in business thinking.
…
Only,
Young Master Cao is very busy.
He was having dinner with someone else, just two people, him and CEO Li.
They were eating in a private room, undisturbed, chatting while watching the live stream of the press conference.
After finishing their meal,
they ‘happened’ to meet a reporter.
And this reporter ‘happened’ to be a big Weibo V.
The big V ‘happened’ to be feeling mischievous and immediately posted the photos he took online.
The incident spread immediately.
Miracle’s Young Master Cao and TC’s CEO Li were eating private dishes in a well-known alley restaurant on the night of Miracle’s press conference.
The two seemed to have had a bit to drink, and their relationship was extremely good, arm in arm.
You couldn’t see that CEO Li had once pitted Young Master Cao, nor could you see that Young Master Cao had almost sued CEO Li to court because of an agreement.
Coincidental timing, coincidental dinner.
This couldn’t help but make people think more.
Those who hadn’t reacted yet immediately understood.
This is a trap!
…
“Fuck~~”
“Shit~~”
After Vincent left, his mouth was full of obscenities.
He was used to being superior.
With his status and background, and Olay’s reputation, wherever he went, wasn’t he always elegant and composed?
He took over from Paul, and at first, everything went smoothly. He replaced a batch of people and gained more control over the company.
He lived like a local emperor, carefree.
But the good times didn’t last long before problems arose.
For example, today, he couldn’t bring himself to beg a person with yellow skin, but the headquarters and the Asian general manager gave the order, so he had to go.
He thought this was already giving face.
But he didn’t expect that he was being played by Miracle Cosmetics from beginning to end.
In the end, Vincent could no longer bear it.
The only thing Vincent was thankful for was that his departure also took away a group of competitors, giving Miracle Cosmetics a decent slap in the face.
Making Miracle Cosmetics consider whether they dared to offend all their competitors at once.
“Get in touch with Estee Lauder, Lancôme…”
Sitting in the car, Vincent cursed for a long time, roared for a long time, and finally made a decision: to contact his competitors, to boycott Miracle Cosmetics together, to let Miracle Cosmetics know what channel blocking is.
This is a very effective tactic against many enterprises.
Just relying on the reputation and grade of major international brands, as long as they put the word out, for example, if your shopping mall has Miracle Cosmetics’ products, we will withdraw.
The CEO of the shopping mall will also have to consider what brand effect means.
A shopping mall that loses international brands will see its grade drop again and again.
Only,
before Vincent could finish his sentence, his assistant was already holding a mobile phone and handing it to Vincent.
“Boss, something bad happened, something really bad happened.”
“What happened again? Can’t you bring me some good news?” Vincent had nowhere to vent his anger, and he felt uncomfortable looking at yellow skin.
He glanced at his assistant’s phone.
Although he didn’t understand Mandarin, Vincent recognized Cao Cheng and CEO Li.
