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Chapter 1301: Chapter 1157: Insider Information (Subscribe Please!)
Their first formal meeting.
Ling Ya’s father, representing the Ling Family, expressed his welcome. Although he also held an official position in Japan, he did not have any tasks to attract investments or business. This aspect was not his concern, nor was it his responsibility.
However, he was very enthusiastic towards Tang Qing.
Just like the Ge Family.
No matter how rich you are,
it has nothing to do with them.
But for those who could enhance the global image of the Chinese,
he couldn’t help but look upon them favorably.
"Civilization" and "Epoch" were the two major products by which Tang Qing became known to the world, transforming the global perception of Huaxia, especially "Epoch," which was now globally released and sought after by people everywhere.
As of yesterday,
the sales of "Epoch" in North America had already surpassed 1.1 million copies, and the total global sales had officially exceeded 8 million. By the end of next month, reaching 10 million in sales was a certainty.
Regarding such a product,
consumers in Japan were also very fond of it.
Irrespective of the country.
Take note,
the components of "Epoch" came from major electronics giants around the world, including the likes of Sony from Japan. To the consumers here, the brand may be Huaxia, but everything else is from the global market.
"How come, is it not to your taste?"
Sitting next to Ling Ya was Qin Shiqi, who saw that Qin Shiqi had only taken a little bite of each dish and asked in a low voice. She noticed that not just Qin Shiqi, but also other members of the Tang Family were being very polite.
Eating slowly and deliberately.
Nibbling away bit by bit.
"It’s okay, I ate some snacks on the airplane and I’m not very hungry," Qin Shiqi certainly couldn’t say that the food here really tasted average. Tang Qing had instructed on the plane to eat enough to show politeness.
Beside them,
Ge Feng understood the situation well.
The food was
really quite good, but compared to the chef of the Tang Family, there was still a gap. Thinking of this, he was sure that Tang Qing had brought a lot of ingredients on the airplane, which made him itch for a taste.
He decided then,
to grab a late-night snack later.
This meal lasted nearly two hours before coming to an end, and everyone became more acquainted. In the following days, the Ge couple and the father-daughter pair of Maruyama Takeshi were to take them around Japan, as everyone else was occupied.
The Ling Family.
Was a political family.
Similar to the Ge family, almost all held public positions. Ling Ya’s father was the vice-governor of Osaka Prefecture, which was the highest position attained by the family. This was actually the highest level a Chinese special could achieve in Japan.
The next level up,
the governor,
is equivalent to the top leader.
Such positions require public election. In the United States, members of the Ge Family can run for governor, and Ge Feng’s father was successful in becoming a Congressman. That’s because American culture is more open and inclusive.
However, over here, for Chinese ethnic, the rise to power has a ’glass ceiling.’ When it comes to such elected positions, especially for high-ranking ones, it’s nearly impossible for a Chinese to be elected.
The vice-governor, however, is an appointed position.
As for the history of the Ling Family.
The Command Room has extensive records of tens of thousands of words.
It can be said,
the growth of the Ling Family was full of trials and tribulations. In a country where birth determines so much, the Ling Family was destined never to enter the core of power. The effort required to get this far is self-evident.
Therefore,
to gain greater power,
the Ling Family needed external influence.
The Ge Family.
Was such an external force. As the United States is Japan’s leader, the Chinese could only cling to the coattails of other Chinese. This arranged marriage was a move by the Ling Family to seek greater power, and there was no question of right or wrong.
Tang Qing felt that as long as the two of them were happy, that was all that mattered.
After seeing off the elders of the Ling Family.
Mr. and Mrs. Ge Feng decided to stay.
"Is there any supper?"
After the in-laws had left, Ge Feng rubbed his hands together and looked at Tang Qing with a smile. Maruyama Takeshi’s eyes also lit up at the question, somewhat missing the taste since they had just assumed the hospitality of the landlord.
Once that was done.
Trying the Hakka meal was also good.
"I’ll have them make some porridge in a while," Tang Qing said.
"Alright, anything is fine," Ge Feng said cheerfully.
Then.
They began choosing rooms, and all the original servants of the Villa had been sent away, replaced by Tang Qing’s people. Maruyama Takeshi didn’t mind at all, everyone liked to use their own people, and he was no exception.
In the living room.
A cup of clear tea.
The fragrance wafted through the air, neither Ling Ya nor Maruyama Miyuki was tasting it for the first time. When Maruyama Takeshi was leaving, Tang Qing had given him some. It was cheap, costing only a few dollars, but the effect was incredibly good.
Everyone was not short on money.
They only cared whether the things were worth it or not.
Half a pound of this tea.
Felt more worthwhile to them than giving them a sports car.
"I feel like frequently drinking this could prolong life."
After a few sips, Maruyama Takeshi felt relaxed in both body and mind.
"Prolonging life? That’s not possible. This is not Medicine, it’s just tea. If you want to prolong life, you still need to eat and drink well, plus a bit of Luck, and avoid accidents," Tang Qing said with a light smile.
Genetic Stabilizing Substance.
Can’t be passed down to the next level of the food chain through plants.
Drinking this tea.
Really can’t cure diseases, of course, not to say it has no benefits. Like this tea and Fruit wine, they can regulate the body to a certain extent, beneficial to the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Belonging to Health products.
"That’s true, diet is more important. The average lifespan here is the highest in the world, and not without reason. The diet structure is simple; the cooking methods are not as complex as in Huaxia, which pursues elaborate flavors. Instead, there’s a preference for retaining the original taste of Food," Maruyama Takeshi nodded.
The average lifespan of the people in Japan is a full ten years longer than in Huaxia.
This gap.
He felt couldn’t be bridged in the short term.
"Food safety is indeed a big issue. The most deeply harmed are the common people. Cancer used to be a rare disease, but now it has become a common one, which is directly related to the complexity of our diet," Tang Kai said.
"Nothing worse than having no money, nothing worse than having a sickness," Tang Qing said.
"Insightful."
"I have a friend who was diagnosed with Late Stage of Cancer last month. The doctor said he had less than three months to live. He was only in his forties. It’s such a pity that he just started to enjoy life after working so hard for half his life," Tang Kai sighed.
"Where is he from?" Tang Qing asked.
"Thai Ethnic Chinese, Ancestral home in Shu land."
"Uncle, have you been paying attention to a piece of News released by the Ministry of Health in Myanmar recently?" Tang Qing asked.
"What news?" Tang Kai was puzzled.
Tang Qing said, "Dozens of patent drugs from Western pharmaceutical giants are about to be taken off the market."
"I’ve heard about it. The United States is putting pressure on Myanmar, and they have no choice but to remove dozens of generic patent drugs from the market next month. Isn’t this nonsensical? Without Medicine, what will sick people do?" Tang Kai worried.
Tang Qing smiled and said, "Uncle, do you think the person you know as Ling is that kind of person?"
"No, but... are you saying there’s an inside story?" Tang Kai turned his head to look at Tang Qing.
"Not exactly an inside story, but you might have missed a piece of news. The Myanmar Pharmaceutical Group has applied for clinical testing of nearly a hundred new drugs from the end of last year to now. Where do you think these drugs have gone?" Tang Qing said with a mysterious smile.
At this.
Tang Kai was not stupid.
He blurted out.
"Do they have new drugs that can replace those patent drugs?"
