Ch 203: Public Opinion Turns: Is Young Master Cao Against The Wall And Everyone’s Pushing?

Cao Cheng smiled, “Paul, it’s morning there, and afternoon here. I should say goodnight.”

“Oh yes, look at my damn memory.”

Paul chuckled.

He didn’t chat anymore and started his report.

Xu Qing was beside him, her mouth slowly opening wide.

She felt she had heard some incredible secrets.

Paul was actually Young Master Cao’s person?

Woah…

Xu Qing always thought of herself as a strong woman, calm in the face of any situation.

What hadn’t she seen before?

But this matter directly caused Xu Qing’s brain to crash.

Paul was once the CEO of Olay in the East Region, for many years.

Later, for unknown reasons, he stepped down, and was succeeded by Vincent.

Then Paul disappeared from the circle. Some said he was seriously ill, others said he retired to travel the world.

There were all kinds of rumors.

In short, he disappeared for over a year.

But regardless of what happened before, recently Paul has been in the limelight, becoming Olay’s new helmsman.

At the same time, Paul seems to have also received the support of most of Olay’s shareholders.

Just…

You’re telling me Paul is actually Young Master Cao’s person?

And calls Young Master Cao “Master”?

Even if it’s a joking title between friends, it’s too confusing.

…

The worst part is.

Xu Qing heard many secrets.

For example, Paul is teaming up to get rid of some people from Barnacle Capital and some stubborn old shareholders.

He recently also submitted a bill, applying to the French authorities to introduce foreign investment into Olay.

This foreign investment is Miracle Cosmetics.

According to Paul, he’s preparing to package and sell over half of Olay’s assets to Miracle Cosmetics, a semi-sale.

Miracle Cosmetics only needs to invest in technology and provide X extract.

This is written in the submitted report and is for the senior management to see.

At the same time, Paul, Frank, and other shareholders are also looking for members to push this proposal.

As long as the senior management agrees to introduce foreign investment, then Miracle Cosmetics’ acquisition of Olay will be unimpeded.

This isn’t the scariest part.

The scary part is that Paul is intentionally suppressing the stock price privately, driving Olay to the floor.

The more he suppresses it now, the more leeks lose money, and the more chips Paul and Young Master Cao will collect.

When foreign investment enters, a merger and reorganization occurs, the stock price soars, and it’s another full pockets situation.

Xu Qing started thinking carefully.

At this moment, she was considering whether to sell her house and secretly buy some Olay chips.

Then she could achieve financial freedom.

Although she also has some dividends from Miracle Cosmetics and doesn’t lack money, who would dislike having more money?

If she doesn’t seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Xu Qing feels she’ll regret it for life.

…

After about ten minutes, Paul hung up the phone.

Xu Qing quickly poured tea and water.

Cao Cheng chuckled, “Sister Qing, just say what’s on your mind.”

Xu Qing said, “My family is poor, I want to buy some stocks to achieve financial freedom, but I don’t know whether or not to buy Olay’s, I hope Young Master can give some guidance.”

“You can buy,” Cao Cheng didn’t hide anything.

They were his own people.

Young Master Cao has always been generous to his own people.

“Thank you, Young Master.”

Cao Cheng reminded, “But don’t buy too much, be careful of regulation. Also, if you have spare money, you can buy about ten thousand yuan worth of cryptocurrency.”

“Cryptocurrency?” Xu Qing was startled.

Young Master Cao’s interviews were everywhere, talking about cryptocurrency.

Xu Qing knew about it, but she didn’t feel much about it.

Now that Young Master Cao mentioned it, Xu Qing had to take it seriously.

“Young Master, will this thing be valuable in the future?”

“It’s highly likely to be valuable, but don’t be greedy. Besides, even if you buy a few thousand, or at most ten thousand, and lose, so what?”

“Yes.” Xu Qing nodded, “I’ll research this later.”

“You decide for yourself. You’re in charge of the following matters. If anyone puts on airs and doesn’t want to talk to you, just tell them to get lost.”

“Understood.”

Cao Cheng then left the Eco-Park.

Young Master Cao didn’t need to say much about the specific cooperation; he had already told Xu Qing before.

Strictly control the raw materials, control the X extract. As for other collaborations, they will use a product profit-sharing model.

Take 90%.

Don’t think 90% is a lot. Ultimately, the profit here is huge. Even if Young Master Cao takes 90%, the brand can still make money.

Just less.

Even if, hypothetically, it loses money, so what?

Most beauty brands are linked to the entertainment industry and luxury goods. A brand doesn’t only have cosmetics under its umbrella.

If your brand awareness is high, you can make a fortune selling face masks.

Not to mention bags, clothing, watches, jewelry, and so on!

Therefore,

A brand’s success is determined by its overall reputation, not how much money it makes in one city or region.

All of the above only applies to the domestic market. As for international brands, Cao Cheng only has one idea—delay.

Delay until they collapse.

Then use Olay’s channels to sweep them away.

Cao Cheng never planned to make peace with international brands.

It’s not hatred, but these brands are big enough, and there’s enough negative emotion in bullying them.

That’s all.

…

The news that foreign cosmetics giants have gathered at the Miracle Eco-Park cannot be concealed.

There were already many reporters gathered outside.

So, when the representative from Old Leng Country’s Estee Lauder walked out with a dead mother’s expression, the reporters outside instantly knew there was a story.

They instantly surrounded him.

Soon, rumors spread online.

“Estee Lauder’s representative in China, Smith, said that Miracle Cosmetics’ Mr. Cao is a racist who discriminates against every foreign company representative. Such a person lacks background and culture…”

“Little Eight SK’s representative also said that he would not consider any cooperation with Miracle Cosmetics in the future.”

“Little West Eight’s representative was even more vehement, claiming that Chinese people are impolite…”

“Olay’s representative was absent from the cosmetics cooperation negotiation!”

“…”

Not only local reporters, but this incident also attracted the attention of domestic and foreign reporters.

Online sentiment also became two extremes.

One side naturally supported Young Master Cao. The situation has reversed. Now you are begging Young Master Cao to cooperate. What’s wrong with him being a bit arrogant?

Oh, you are allowed to play dirty at the beginning, blocking Miracle Cosmetics’ channels, cutting off Miracle Cosmetics’ supply, and once reducing Miracle Cosmetics’ production volume and market share.

Although this was Young Master Cao’s calculation.

But conversely, if you colleagues hadn’t taken the first step, would you have fallen for Young Master Cao’s trap?

Self-inflicted wounds.

Now that Miracle Cosmetics is successful, do they have to be polite to you? To cooperate with you humbly?

Think again!

…

The other side believes that since they have won, they should show the demeanor of a great nation and there is no need to completely destroy them.

These people are armchair critics.

The business world is like a battlefield.

There is no smoke.

But it’s a matter of life and death. You’re talking about demeanor?

This statement also received a lot of approval, and an expert named “Big Shi Speaks” came forward.

This expert said: “Our thousands of years of culture have always emphasized that gentlemen love money but obtain it rightfully, this is an ancient teaching.”

“Throughout history, there have been countless people who have become rich through ill-gotten gains. Such people are usually wealthy and powerful, but their ends are usually not good.”

“Why is that?”

“Isn’t it because they obtained wealth unjustly?”

“Wealth should only be obtained through proper means and hard work to be at peace with oneself.”

“Reliance on intrigue is like a tree without roots, water without a source.”

“Especially after making money, those who are arrogant and domineering are unlikely to keep their wealth, and will also lose the hearts of the people and their respect.”

“No matter how much money a person has, without morality, integrity, status, or style, they won’t go far.”

“…”

“Big Shi is right.”

“Agreed.”

“Some people, once they make money, act like nouveau riche, I really despise them.”

This expert also has some reputation in the industry. He has written many blogs and accumulated a large number of loyal fans.

After Weibo appeared, there were more channels for individuals to speak out, and his number of fans continued to soar.

Occasionally commenting on current affairs and hot topics, he still gains the approval of most people.

This statement received a lot of support.

Some were leading the rhythm, and others were simply mindless.

Or it could be said: Kindness!

Some people are truly kind, foolishly kind, and in some ingrained thinking, these people think that completely destroying someone is an evil act.

They are also called “Saint Mary Bitches” in later generations.

Those who advise others to be magnanimous are this kind of person.

…

This expert’s words received considerable support, but the range wasn’t wide.

But as time fermented.

The content exposed in the closed-door meeting became increasingly more, such as Cao Cheng’s lack of politeness, ignoring Little West Eight’s representative’s initiative to shake hands.

Lacking manners.

This further fueled the incident.

It wasn’t a big deal, but judging from the speed and extent of its spread, many media outlets reported on it.

There are clearly people behind this.

Otherwise, the self-fermentation wouldn’t be so rapid.

During this time, Young Master Cao has not responded, seemingly waiting for something.

Watching the support for Cao Cheng’s fans weaken, since the main person has not responded, the fans naturally do not have the initial passion and enthusiasm.

The situation is gradually becoming one-sided.

Some people who disliked Young Master Cao, those who hated the rich, those who hated the “handsome,” and even those who regarded Eldest Sister and Fourth Sister as goddesses, also joined the ranks of anti-fans.

For a time,

Young Master Cao seemed to be in a situation where everyone wanted to beat him up.

…

And Young Master Cao?

No rush!

He teases his younger sister every day. This little gas tank is so cute.

Maybe it’s a family filter, but Young Master Cao always thinks this little gas tank is cute everywhere.

She can’t burp on her own yet.

Usually, even a fart makes her little face turn red. That look is adorable.

It made Young Master Cao think about having kids.

“You still have time…”

“Shh~~~”

Cao Cheng rocked the stroller and held up a finger to Fourth Sister who rushed over.

Fourth Sister was speechless, glanced at the younger sister who had been put to sleep by Cao Cheng, and whispered, “You still have time to take care of kids here? Don’t you know about what’s going on online? Don’t you plan to say something? This isn’t like your personality.”

“Say what?” Cao Cheng smiled and shook his head, “What’s my personality?”

‘Years of Experience’ is Young Master Cao’s background. If he’s always in a hurry, wouldn’t he have lived a hundred years in vain?

Besides.

What are those online messages?

They’re not as intense as the flame war with Little Steel Cannon.

The current situation seems one-sided, with a sense of an impending storm, Young Master Cao seems to be a target for everyone to attack.

In reality,

It’s nothing.

Not only is it nothing, but it can also attract many small fish.

And a lot of emotion value.

Wait two more days and see if any more small fish take the bait.

Then sweep them all up at once.