Chapter 264 Damn it! Jiang Jing definitely plagiarized our technology!

Meanwhile, in South Korea.

The Asian distribution plan for the "huanyan beauty serum," led by Lee Hyun-ki, the third young master of Yixing Group, was advancing at an astonishing speed.

Through Lee Hyun-ki's deliberate orchestration, the first batch of the high-priced "huanyan beauty serum" to arrive in South Korea flowed first into the circles of top-tier chaebol families, entertainment superstars, and socialites.

Initially, once the beauty serum arrived in South Korea, the addition of tariffs and distribution costs made the price outrageously high.

Faced with a staggering price tag of 50,000 USD, even these top-tier wealthy individuals could not help but hesitate.

It wasn't that they couldn't afford the money; they were just afraid of being treated like fools.

A tiny bottle of beauty serum costing 50,000 USD was, to put it bluntly, daylight robbery...

However, out of respect for Yixing Group and Lee Hyun-ki's personal endorsement, many still purchased some, either with the mindset of trying it out or treating it as a new form of "social currency."

However, the results far exceeded everyone's expectations!

Almost the very next day after use, magical changes began to appear.

Those socialites and noblewomen who usually relied on top-tier skincare products and frequent medical aesthetics to maintain their appearance were astonished to find their skin becoming unprecedentedly delicate and smooth.

It was as if they had returned to their youthful state at eighteen, possessing a healthy and natural radiance that could never be achieved by foundation or injections.

"Oh my~ This is unbelievable! My pores are almost invisible!"

"Good heavens! The fine lines at the corners of my eyes have actually faded! This is even more effective than that exorbitant injection I got in Switzerland!"

"What on earth is this magical stuff? It smells so good too!"

Not just women; some male tycoons and celebrities who cared about their appearance were equally shocked after using it.

The improvement in their skin condition made them look younger and more energetic.

The entire South Korean top-tier circle instantly exploded!

The effects of the "huanyan beauty serum" spread like a virus within the ultra-exclusive circle, and its reputation fermented rapidly.

Everyone who had used it exclaimed that it was the most magical and effective product they had ever seen, bar none!

They flocked to Lee Hyun-ki to inquire about where this product, comparable to a "miracle," had come from.

When they learned that it actually came from the complex neighboring country—the Dragon Kingdom—these well-informed top-tier tycoons and celebrities, beyond their shock, could not help but sigh in heartfelt amazement:

"The Dragon Kingdom... truly is a land full of mystery and miracles!"

"To be able to develop such a product that transcends the era, it's terrifying!"

"It seems our perception of the Dragon Kingdom needs a complete update!"

The "huanyan beauty serum," in an incredibly domineering way, not only swept through South Korea's top-tier consumer market but also, to a certain extent, quietly changed some people's ingrained views on the Dragon Kingdom's technological strength.

Just as the beauty serum was attracting countless tycoons and celebrities, some discordant voices, as expected, began to rise, fully demonstrating the deeply rooted "traditional skills" of certain people.

"Aish! How could the Dragon Kingdom suddenly develop such a powerful thing? This doesn't conform to science!"

"Exactly! How many years has South Korea been leading the world in biotechnology and beauty?! If we couldn't develop it, the Dragon Kingdom could? I don't believe it!"

"There is only one truth—they must have stolen confidential technology from one of our Laboratories! This is a shameful act of plagiarism!"

"That's right! That Jiang Jing might even have our noble South Korean blood! He must have just accidentally ended up in the Dragon Kingdom!"

"Yes! He's so handsome, he must have the genes of our South Korean Oppas!"

These remarks were full of baseless speculation and laughable "theories of cosmic origin."

They had quite a market within the small circles of some extreme nationalists and internet trolls.

They could not accept, nor could they understand, that a nation they inherently perceived as "backward" could produce such a crushing product in the field they were most proud of.

They probably still viewed the Dragon Kingdom as a place where people couldn't afford to eat watermelon...

However, this kind of near-retarded rhetoric stirred up absolutely no ripples in the top-tier circles that truly held wealth and power.

Those top-tier chaebols, politicians, and superstars were all shrewd individuals; they only believed in what they saw with their own eyes and felt personally.

The product's astonishing effects were right there; this was an ironclad fact that no rumor could erase.

What they cared about more was how to get a piece of the pie from this massive cake.

Consequently, inside the most exclusive private club in the South Korean capital, Lee Hyun-ki was seated before various bigwigs who had come to sound him out and seek cooperation.

"Young Master Li, the effects of this beauty serum are truly heaven-sent. I wonder if our group might have the honor of obtaining distribution rights for a certain region? The price is negotiable!"

"Brother Li, our family's distribution channels in Japan are very mature. If you could entrust the agency rights for Japan to us, we could absolutely maximize profits!"

"Third Young Master, the Southeast Asian market has huge potential, and we are willing to offer a higher profit-sharing ratio!"

Faced with these burning requests for cooperation, Lee Hyun-ki always wore a calm and polite smile, but his refusal was exceptionally firm.

"My friends, thank you very much for your recognition and appreciation of the product."

Lee Hyun-ki gently swirled the red wine glass in his hand, his tone gentle but carrying an unquestionable implication.

"However, the exclusive agency rights for the Asian region were secured by our Yixing Group from Mr. Jiang Jing of Xingchen Technology only after paying a tremendous price."

"The trust and commitment involved here do not allow us to disperse the agency rights further."

He deliberately emphasized the words "tremendous price," causing everyone to let their imaginations run wild, but he remained tight-lipped, adding a sense of mystery.

"As for cooperation," Lee Hyun-ki changed the subject, revealing a shrewd smile.

"Although the agency rights cannot be shared, we can cooperate deeply in other aspects."

"For instance, Yixing Group can provide uniform supply, and you can utilize your respective channels and influence to promote and sell it. We can discuss the specific cooperation models in detail."

His words sounded wonderful, but in reality, he was firmly grasping the core supply in his own hands, merely letting others help him sell the goods, while the lion's share of the profits remained with Yixing Group.

Everyone was an old fox; they naturally understood the meaning behind his words.

Although somewhat disappointed, seeing Lee Hyun-ki's attitude was so firm, they knew that pushing any further would only damage relations.

After all, Yixing Group's status in South Korea was undeniable, and no one wanted to easily offend this behemoth for the sake of agency rights.

Consequently, they all settled for the next best thing, signing long-term, large-scale procurement contracts with Yixing Group to ensure that they, their families, and their businesses could stably obtain this product.

For these true top-tier chaebols, these expenses were merely necessary costs to maintain their social status and glamorous appearance; it was nothing at all.