Ren Zhong went to the biological laboratory again, got a Fifth Level mental stimulant from Sun Miao, and then talked with Sun Miao about developing a universal physical enhancement potion.
Previously, Ren Zhong often got similar drugs from Sun Miao, mostly produced by Mengdu Group, with a small part being custom-made private-use drugs tailored by Sun Miao based on his personal condition. Though expensive, they were quite effective.
Given Sun Miao's talents, it's a bit of a waste for him to only focus on Sun Ai's matters.
Perhaps now Sun Miao feels overwhelmed, deeply worried about the troubles that might follow the birth of a cancer baby, thinking he must care meticulously for it, leaving little time to ponder other things.
But Ren Zhong knows that, given Sun Ai's situation, Sun Miao needn't worry so much.
She was born as a mature child, already knowing how to grow up on her own, just let her be.
After roughly explaining his purpose to Sun Miao, Ren Zhong said, "Currently, most physical enhancement health products on the market are quite expensive, costing several hundred points a month if used long term. Usually, only Professionals of Second Level and above can afford them. I think we can try to develop some low-cost products with good quality."
Sun Miao nodded, "That's indeed a blank market. However, Mengdu Group itself dismisses the profits from cheap health products. As far as I know, only some of Mengdu Group's lower-level subsidiaries are doing this, but the production is not high, they basically only do the regional market, and haven't set up sales channels in remote counties like Liao Yuan County. So what? Are you interested?"
Ren Zhong nodded, "In a few days, my stocks will be cashed in, and I will have a lot of idle funds. Rather than just letting it sit, it would be better to start a pharmaceutical factory. On one hand, it will give you something to do, and on the other hand, it will give my money somewhere to go."
"That's a good idea. Actually, even if you didn't bring it up proactively, I was thinking of gradually expanding the biological laboratory's scale after the baby's condition stabilizes, shifting from pure research to production. After all, you aren't Mengdu Group flush with cash, I can't always just burn money without profit here."
Ren Zhong laughed: "Not easy, Brother Sun, you're still willing to help me make money?"
"Of course, you can't do anything without money. No matter how good you are at stock trading, that's not a long-term solution."
"Brother Sun, you're considerate."
"And if you are going to start a factory, you'd better get in touch with the mayor of Nangao Town in Chongyi County."
"Why do you say that?"
Sun Miao told Ren Zhong that there is a large area of special plants called Black Gold Trees in Nangao Town, whose fruit extract contains active ingredients similar to, but much weaker than Mineral Source Stone.
Direct consumption of the fruit would be lethal, but after extracting and multistage concentrating the active ingredients from the fruit, it could produce a potion similar to a super weakened version of the Star Origin Injection Liquid.
This potion is only effective for people with a Physical Comprehensive Index below fifty, with very low efficacy, but objectively exists as a better-than-nothing solution.
Its advantage is that it can be taken long-term, and the side effects of increased food intake are not obvious, which can continuously "escort" the Professional's Physical Comprehensive Index to over 50, significantly benefiting any profession.
"Although this active ingredient can also be directly synthesized using a Molecular Regeneration Device, the cost is exorbitant. If plant extraction methods are used, the cost can be greatly reduced, giving rise to some profit margin."
Ren Zhong asked curiously, "Given this scope of application, isn't the market prospect quite broad? Why hasn't Mengdu Group stepped in?"
Sun Miao shrugged, "Because the process of purifying and concentrating the fruit of the Black Gold Tree was something I came up with in my spare time. I haven't told Mengdu Group about it."
Ren Zhong chuckled, "Then I'm lucky."
"Alas, it's just a pity that the growth conditions of the Black Gold Tree are very special, maybe some specific magnetic field is required? If they could be transplanted to Starfire Town, it would save a lot of effort."
Ren Zhong shook his head, "That's not a problem, I'm planning to set up the factory in Nangao Town."
"Huh?"
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The next day, Ren Zhong appeared in Chongyi County Town along with Ju Qingmeng and Chen Hanyu.
In the previous timeline, Ren Zhong didn't leave Starfire Town for Chongyi County until the 139th day to begin his strategy against Wang's family.
This time, knowing Sun Ai's future in advance and without psychological burden, he changed his plan lightly and came to Chongyi County on the 131st day.
That evening, Ren Zhong attended a small investment fair organized by Chongyi County Government.
This investment fair wasn't something rare.
Although the entire economic system of Source Star was encompassed within the huge wall built by the Nine Major Groups, the distribution of the pie within the walls also has different nuances.
For instance, both Starfire Town Shipbuilding and Yuanhang Heavy Industries, subsidiaries of Source Star Military Industry, have a clear competitive relationship.
Similarly, counties, cities, and states within the Association framework have competitive relationships; developing the economy and improving tax revenues are competitive points that Governors need to focus on.
For officials within the administrative system, the simplest way to advance their Citizen Level is not through tax payment, but through promotion.
To get a promotion, they need to present various political achievements, of which the amount of tax revenue is of course one of the core assessment points.
Last time, Ren Zhong, a rising star with unexpected wealth on Yangsheng City's rich list, refused to attend this investment fair. This time, he went with the flow and attended in person.
The meeting was very straightforward, without unnecessary talk. Zhao Qiang, the County Chief Executive Officer of Chongyi County, organized the county's underdeveloped resources into a list and distributed them to every participating businessman and corporate representative.
Everyone at the venue was looking down at the list, communicating and discussing with their think tanks online with great efficiency.
Most of the people who came here more or less had an idea in mind and were just here for the final confirmation.
Ren Zhong, who had already made up his mind, also played along, with Ju Qingmeng seated beside him, and Chen Hanyu standing behind him.
At this time, Ju Qingmeng was peeling grapes, one by one, and feeding the sparkling grapes into Ren Zhong's mouth.
Chen Hanyu was pressing her nimble, slender hands on Ren Zhong's shoulders, exerting strength like a massage.
As a newly minted tycoon with verified assets exceeding five hundred billion, Ren Zhong was accorded due respect.
His seat at the venue was at the very front, with a dedicated card seat.
On the other side of Ren Zhong's card seat was the VIP seat of Chongyi Wang's family, side by side.
The representative Wang sent today was not Wang Dingyuan, but Wang Jinsou, the legal heir.
Wang Jinsou was not looking at the materials provided by the County Government but was fixedly glaring in Ren Zhong's direction on the left.
He was suppressing his anger.