“Weight loss pills are all hype. I've bought so many weight loss products before, all with amazing claims, but they turned out to be useless.”
“Exactly, I bought this so-called weight loss miracle on TV before. It promised I'd lose 20 pounds in a month, but I only lost 3 pounds. It was all due to my own dieting, the product was useless. Seeing this weight loss product, I know it's fake.”
“It must be fake.”
“What palace secret recipe? I've never heard of it. Whoever buys it is paying a 'stupidity tax’.”
After the advertisement aired, it was met with countless criticisms.
People were all saying, “It's too shameless.”
“The claims are exaggerated.”
It's no wonder people are so skeptical. In recent years, there have been too many scammers, so many people have developed a negative attitude towards weight loss pills.
However, some of Fan Xiao Pang's fans chose to believe, or rather, they were willing to contribute to their idol's efforts.
However, searching online and on e-commerce websites, no shops selling this weight loss pill were found.
Some people started asking online, and gradually more and more people joined in.
“Does anyone know where to buy this weight loss pill called 'Lightness Pill' that Fan Xiao Pang endorsed? I couldn't find it online.”
“Same here. I searched online and offline, and even the pharmacies said they don't have it.”
“We don't have it in our pharmacies either.”
“What's the deal? They spend money on advertising, but there's nowhere to buy it. What kind of operation is this?”
“I know where to buy it, and it really works. Don't believe me? Look at the pictures. This is how I've been doing after taking it for a few days. I've weighed myself every day, and it really does help with weight loss. It doesn't lose as much as Fan Xiao Pang said, but with normal eating, after taking 'Lightness Pill', I can lose about 7 liang (approximately 10 ounces).”
“Wow, you really lost weight! Your waist is back! The fat on your sides is gone.”
“Oh, my dear, can you tell me where you bought it?”
“I bought it in Xin Han. All the pharmacies in Xin Han have it. However, this medicine is not cheap. One box lasts for 4 days, and a box costs 450 Han yuan in Xin Han, which is about 1,000 yuan when converted to RMB.”
“What? 1,000 yuan a box? My god, this medicine is too expensive. It's an elixir!”
“They're ripping us off! 1,000 yuan a box is absurd.”
“I can't afford it. I thought it would cost dozens or hundreds, but 1,000 yuan is too scary.”
Many people were shocked after seeing the reply from the netizen who claimed to be working in Xin Han, saying the price was outrageous.
1,000 yuan a box, only lasting for 4 days. In late 2009, when the average salary was only 2,000 to 3,000 yuan, this was an astonishing number.
However, for Xiao Yunhai, the weight loss pill was originally aimed at those from well-off families.
Or high-income individuals.
The focus was on the European and Latin American markets. As for the Dragon Country market, they were mainly targeting the large population base.
Even if hundreds of thousands of people bought it, it would still be a significant amount of money.
Moreover, this medicine also has the effect of lowering blood sugar and blood lipids.
Xin Han Kingdom.
Palace.
Xiao Yunhai was also browsing Weibo on his computer. Weibo was just starting to become popular at the moment, and thanks to Xiao Yunhai's investment, Weibo had gained over 10 million registered users in two or three months since its launch, and daily active users reached millions. The ability to post, communicate, and interact with others had made it the second largest platform after Tieba.
And the growth rate was still accelerating.
Especially after Weibo recently started attracting celebrities to join, the number of new registered users increased by hundreds of thousands every day.
#Fan Xiao Pang Endorses Sky-High Priced Weight Loss Pill#
Seeing this trending topic, Xiao Yunhai clicked on the mouse and opened the webpage. He saw a lot of comments in the comment section, criticizing the high price.
They believed it was another scam to trick people into paying a 'stupidity tax', but some people also posted photos to prove that this weight loss pill really worked. Both sides were arguing.
This was within Xiao Yunhai's expectations.
When he saw that the product was unavailable in Dragon Country.
His brow furrowed instantly.
The Dragon Country market was the largest in Asia.
South Korea was second.
The reason was that South Korean girl groups have stricter requirements for body management.
He opened the webpage and searched on Taobao, Jingdong, and other e-commerce websites, but there was no "Lightness Pill" listed.
Xiao Yunhai turned his head, picked up the phone on the table, and quickly dialed Lin Na's number. He asked, “Secretary Lin, immediately ask the Jimin Pharmaceutical Company what's going on. Why isn't it being sold in Dragon Country?”
This was a big problem. They spent a lot of money on promotion, but customers couldn't buy it.
Wasn't this money wasted?
Of course, it wasn't entirely wasted, strictly speaking, it was a waste.
After all, Fan Xiao Pang still had a certain influence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.
Soon, Lin Na knocked on the door and walked in.
“Your Highness, I have already asked Mr. Liu of Jimin Company. He said that the Dragon Country Food and Drug Administration is still reviewing it and needs time, so it cannot be sold in mainland Dragon Country for now.”
Xiao Yunhai's brow furrowed slightly.
He opened his mouth to say something.
But he swallowed his words.
That's how the system works, what can he do?
“What about Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea? How's the progress in the US? Can it be sold there?”
“The US is still under review. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea have already started selling it. Currently, the factory is increasing production.”
After hearing that the South Korean and Hong Kong/Taiwan markets were selling the product, Xiao Yunhai felt a little better.
The combined population of these three regions was less than 80 million, but they had good spending power. They were economically developed areas, and as long as the product worked, many people would be willing to spend money.
“Tell Liu Lin to have the marketing department collaborate with more celebrities and artists, and to open the market as quickly as possible.”
“Also, for the US, Europe, and other regions, have Green Oasis take action. And the Royal Management Bureau should leverage its connections. If necessary, we can also give up some profits. Just get this weight loss pill listed in Europe and Dragon Country as soon as possible.”
Whether it was Dragon Country or the European countries, money and power ultimately dominated society. As long as the reason was compelling enough, there would be people to clear any obstacles.
Capital plus power, with these two things, you could ignore the law.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Lin Na nodded and wrote it down.
“Go ahead~”
Xiao Yunhai waved his hand, signaling Lin Na to leave.
She nodded, then turned around and quickly left.