Chapter 583
As for the remainingpanies that did not pass the appraisal, the appraisal team made a special
announcement that listed the scores thepanies got for each category. The announcement also
outlined the reasons why they did not achieve the national brand standard.
Among them, the scores of the otherpanies were rtively normal, and the reasons they failed
were due to marginal inadequacies in some aspects. They just had to make some improvements
and they would very likely pass the appraisal and secure the national brand status next time.
However, only onepany, Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc, got very low scores for all assessment
categories. There was a long list of reasons why thepany was not selected.
Not only that, the appraisal team put Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc into the cosmetics industry
cklist and made an announcement that thepany''s products were not up to standards.
The result naturally caused an uproar within the entire cosmetics market in Long City.
Everyone participated in this appraisal with the initial intention to get recognition as a national
brand. Even if they didn''t seed in the end, the impact would not be too significant.
However, Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc not only failed to get the national brand, it was being
cklisted straight away. As a result, the effect waspletely different from what everyone had
expected at the beginning.
The entire Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc''s morale was once again dampened by the results.
Quin summoned the top management of thepany to have a meeting immediately to discuss a
counter measure.
Some suggested announcing the dispute between Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc and Damien Wang,
who was the culprit for the deliberate nder. Some suggested that they go to the Ministry of
Manpower to lodge a report and file for further investigation.
These were all good suggestions, but none of them were the most effective. After all, the exhibition
would begin in a few days'' time.
Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc had established a good reputation in the hearts of the consumers in
Long City. Although this cklist had a great impact on thepany, it had little effects on its sales
and reputation in Long City.
However, when the exhibitionmenced, the cosmetics industry yers and customers from all
around the world would converge. If they heard of the cklist, it would greatly affect the sales and
reputation of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc''s products. The people in Long City were familiar with Fei
Enterprises and their good reputation all the while. However, foreign customers were not, and would
believe in the cklist, thinking that Fei Enterprises was not a goodpany to work with.
Therefore, they had to rify this matter as much as possible before the exhibition so as to restore
the reputation of Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc.
Hence, during this period, Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc issued a lot of notices and test reports from
domestic and international authorities, as well as their regr customers'' testimonials. They also
conducted various onsite product demonstrations and samplings.
Although they managed to reverse the negative effects in Long City, they couldn''t stop the negative
news of the cklist from spreading outside of Long City.
As the situation got worse, Quin and Lily were also exhausted from trying to resolve the crisis in the
company. The day of the exhibition was drawing near. The next day was the day of the exhibition''s
opening ceremony.
Under such a desperate situation, Quin and Lily still couldn''te up with any good ideas.
Fade was anxious too. Right at that moment, he suddenly received a phone call. When he saw the
caller ID, it was Lydia Zu.
Fade picked up the phone immediately. Lydia didn''t waste any time and went straight to the point,
saying, "Fade, I know the recent situation of yourpany is not very good. So, I have good news
for you!"
"What''s the good news?" Fade was stunned and asked immediately.
Lydia said, "Remember the evidence I have acquired? I''ve finished sorting them. I am going to
announce the news at tomorrow''s exhibition."
"I will announce the names of the members who have taken bribes, as well as the fakepanies. I
think this will be of some help to Fei Enterprises Holdings Inc."
After hearing this, Fade couldn''t help but feel happy and said, "Yes, that will be really helpful. Thank
you so much."
"Don''t thank me! I managed to collect all this evidence because of your help," Lydia said.
"No matter what, I have to thank you," Fade said earnestly.
Lydia paused for a moment, then she seemed to recall something and said, "If you really want to
thank me, I have a favor to ask."
"What favor? Tell me!" Fade replied.
Lydia asked, "You''re a doctor right? Can you treat skin allergies caused by seafood?"
Hearing this, Fade smiled and said, "Of course I can. It''s a small matter! What''s wrong? Are you
allergic to seafood?"
Lydia asked, "How then?"
"In fact, it''s very simple. You would have seen thetest advertisements of ourpany, one of
them is on a scar- removal product. Use that for application together with some anti- inmmatory
medicines. The allergy reaction will soon be healed," Fade said.
Hearing this, Lydia was a little surprised and eximed, "Ah, yourpany''s cosmetics can cure
diseases too?"
Fade said, "Indeed. In the beginning, I formted the cosmetics products ording to the drug
prescription. They definitely have some medicinal healing benefits."
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"I see. That''s amazing. I''ll try it right away,"
Lydia said.
"Sure, go ahead!" Fade said goodbye to Lydia, then hung up the phone.
Immediately after that, Fade went to the president''s office and told Quin and Lily about the good
news.
Hearing the news, the twodies'' expressions eased a little. Then, Quin said to Fade, "Tomorrow,
we will go to the exhibition to set up a demo booth, can you help us?"
"No problem!" Fade nodded. Then, he was puzzled and asked, "But ourpany did not get the
allotment to participate in the exhibition. How do we set up a demo booth?"
Quin exined, "We''re not going to set up the demo booth in the exhibition hall. Instead, we''re
going to set one up outside the exhibition hall."
Lily added, "This is a verymon practice. Many disqualifiedpanies will set up booths outside
the exhibition hall to promote their own products, leveraging on the exhibition''s reputation and
crowd. Anyway, it is not against the rules, and the organizer usually doesn''t care."
"I see!" Fade nodded and then thought of another problem. He frowned and said, "But our products
have been cklisted. Can we set up a demo booth?"
Quin snorted and said, "That cklist was created by the appraisal team. It''s not released by the
relevantmerce and business departments. It can only represent their opinions and has no legal
effect at all. Therefore, it can''t affect us."
"That''s good!" Fade nodded and then said to the twodies, "In that case, we should go back early
today and have a good rest. Tomorrow will be the real battle."
"Okay!" The two women nodded, then packed up and went home.
After a night''s rest, Long City was bustling the next day.
As theunch day for the international cosmetics fair hade, there were many foreigners visiting
the city. This also attracted curiosity and discussion among the localmunity. Many major
cosmeticpanies would be participating in the event, hence, many female citizens swarmed to
the venue.
There were tens of thousands of people gathering outside the venue before the opening ceremony
of the exhibition. It was a lively scene.