Chapter 374 Let Beauty Return to Reality

The executives all believed that Yang Xun had set a trap to frame Cheng Ye; otherwise, who would go to such lengths to deal with him? Moreover, Yang Xun seemed to have known all along that something would happen to Meiyan Biotechnology, which was why he had prepared the Repair Cream in advance.

“What’s the rush? Since President Cheng wants to prove himself, let him be,” Xu Yue said indifferently.

“Aren’t we selling our Repair Cream then?”

“Of course we are, but the time isn’t right yet.” Xu Yue smiled faintly. “You’re all of mature age, how can you be so impulsive? Is it really necessary to call a massive meeting over such a trivial matter? Let’s not worry about what happens to Meiyan Biotechnology. Doing our own jobs well is the most important thing.”

Saying that, she waved her hand to dismiss the meeting and took the lead in leaving.

The executives looked at each other in dismay. They felt that Xu Yue seemed to have a well-thought-out plan, but they had no idea what her fallback was.

However, just three days later, Meiyan Biotechnology’s official website blew up again.

“I used Meiyan Biotechnology’s Repair Cream, and my face is even more ruined than before!”

“It got a little better when I first started using it, but on the second day, it started getting red and itchy. By the third day, my face was covered in a rash!”

“Scammers! That bastard Cheng Ye tricked me again!”

“I even bought two bottles, and now my face is worse than before! I want a refund! I’m going to sue Meiyan Biotechnology until they’re bankrupt!”

Social media instantly exploded. The consumers who had been hesitating on the sidelines felt like they had dodged a bullet, but that relief was quickly followed by anger.

The entrance to the Meiyan Biotechnology Company was once again surrounded by crowds. This time, the scale was even larger than before. Victims brought banners and megaphones, shouting their accusations at the top of their lungs.

“Cheng Ye, come out! Give us an explanation!”

“Refund! Compensation!”

“Meiyan Biotechnology is a fraudulent company!”

This time, even the internet trolls who had previously spoken up for Cheng Ye couldn’t handle the heat. They hastily deleted their posts and fled, leaving behind a screen full of curses.

Just as Meiyan Biotechnology plunged into a whirlwind of public outrage for the second time, Xu’s Beauty Industry’s Repair Cream quietly launched.

This product launch had no high-profile press conferences or overwhelming advertisements—just a brief official announcement and a product introduction video. The video was shot very simply, with no flashy special effects or celebrity endorsements. There was only an ordinary girl sitting under soft lighting, calmly recounting her experience to the camera.

“I used some unregulated products, and my face was severely ruined. I went to the hospital twice, but it had no effect.

“Later, I used the Purifying Jade Dew Cream released by Xu’s Beauty Industry. The cream felt cool and refreshing. Shortly after applying it, the redness and swelling started to subside.

“A week later, the peeling areas began to grow new skin.

“I’ve been using it for half a month now, and the scars on my face are basically invisible.”

The screen displayed the entire process from her severely damaged face to her full recovery. Every photo was clear and authentic, making the changes in her skin condition crystal clear. At the end of the video, a line of text appeared on the screen: “Repair your skin; let beauty return to reality.”

On the day the video was released, Xu’s Beauty Industry’s official account gained nearly two hundred thousand new followers.

The price of the Purifying Jade Dew Cream was also much cheaper than the Ninghua Cream, costing only ten thousand yuan per bottle. For regular customers, a single bottle could last half a year. However, customers with severely damaged skin would need to buy more and apply a thick layer every day to heal as quickly as possible.

Shortly after the Purifying Jade Dew Cream went on sale, it received unanimous praise online.

“I’ve used it for three days, and my face really isn’t itchy anymore!”

“A product with a conscience! It’s ten thousand times better than that scam from Meiyan Biotechnology!”

“I’ve already repurchased three bottles. From now on, I’m only trusting Xu’s Beauty Industry!”

“I was hesitating whether to buy it at first, but now I’m so glad I acted fast.”

Within just a few hours, the order volume shattered expectations. Factory production lines worked overnight, and the entrances to the courier warehouses were piled high with parcels waiting to be shipped.

Xu Yue sat in her office, watching the constantly jumping sales figures in the background. Her beautiful eyes carried a long-lost brightness and relaxation.

“The first batch of goods has already sold out, and the second batch is being rushed. The distributors have also been calling to hurry us up,” Zhou Miao said, standing in front of the desk, her tone carrying uncontrollable excitement. “Director He also just called to say that several distributors who had previously switched to Meiyan Biotechnology have come crawling back, asking if they could get priority restocking.”

“Let them wait. We can’t supply that much stock for now,” Xu Yue said imperiously.

When Meiyan Biotechnology announced their new product earlier, those people had defected without hesitation. Now that they wanted to cooperate again, they naturally had to wait on her mood.

Following that, Xu Yue picked up her phone and issued a statement. She explained that the company had started researching the Purifying Jade Dew Cream a long time ago, and there was no such thing as malicious competition with Meiyan Biotechnology. All the rumors online were fabricated out of thin air and based on malicious speculation. If anyone continued to spread rumors online, she would hold them legally responsible.

Instantly, the few vocal troublemakers on the internet quieted down. Now that Xu’s Beauty Industry was riding a fierce wave of momentum, no one dared to provoke them.

“Cheng Ye was too hasty. If he had held steady for a bit, he might have been able to hold out for a few more days,” Yang Xun said, leaning back on the sofa and clicking his tongue.

Xu Yue shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of sentiment. “He had no choice but to rush. Meiyan Biotechnology’s cash flow couldn’t hold out for that long.”

“We can take this opportunity to clear out the backlog of our Ninghua Cream inventory as well. We’ll bundle it with the Repair Cream, and old customers can even enjoy a discount,” Yang Xun said after a moment of thought.

Xu Yue’s eyes lit up. “Bundled sales? That’s a great idea. I’ll have the marketing department come up with a plan and start executing it tomorrow.”

After the two chatted for a little while longer, Yang Xun’s phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID; it was Zhou Yuan.

“Hello?”

“Xun! Have you seen the news? Something huge happened over at Meiyan Biotechnology!” Zhou Yuan’s voice carried the excitement of someone who loved a good spectacle. “Just now, the police directly sealed off Meiyan Biotechnology’s headquarters and even took Cheng Ye away!”

Yang Xun raised an eyebrow slightly. “Sealed off?”

“Yes! I heard someone reported Meiyan Biotechnology for being suspected of producing and selling counterfeit and inferior products. Moreover, the amount of money involved was so massive that it had already met the standard for a criminal investigation. Coupled with the previous class-action lawsuit from the consumers, I’m afraid Cheng Ye won’t be able to turn things around this time.

“Aside from Cheng Ye, Meiyan Biotechnology’s head of R&D and several core management members were also taken away for questioning. The company’s accounts have all been frozen, employees can’t be paid, and the entire building has been plastered with police seals.”

Yang Xun fell silent for a moment before speaking up. “What about Chen Junhao’s side?”

“Him?” Zhou Yuan’s voice carried a hint of gloating laughter. “I heard he invested a hundred million into Meiyan Biotechnology, and now it’s all gone down the drain. The guy has completely wilted. His dad was so furious that he directly sent people to tie him up and drag him back to the old family estate.

“I heard his old man put the word out that if he dares to go out and mess around again, he’ll be sent abroad for two years.”

“Got it.” Yang Xun hung up the phone and looked up at Xu Yue. “Cheng Ye was arrested, and Chen Junhao was locked up by his family.”

Xu Yue blanked for a second, then slowly exhaled. “It’s finally over.”