When Cherie reached out to Liam, he was overseeing the production of Oracle Weaver San at Oracle Pharmaceutical.
Currently, Oracle Pharmaceutical’s entire production focus is on one key medication: Nova Dias.
Due to the impressive effectiveness of this drug, Liam firmly believes that once it hits the market, it will rapidly gain popularity across the nation and even globally.
As a result, in line with Charlie’s directives, he ramped up production to its maximum capacity in preparation for the official launch.
After Cherie’s call, Liam smiled and inquired, “Ms. Cherie, what is Ms. Sun’s stance on the endorsement?”
Cherie responded, “Well, Mr. Weaver, it’s important to note that Stefanie has never endorsed any medication before. The reason we agreed to endorse your stomach powder is that she personally tried it and found its effects to be excellent. Therefore, our Ms. Sun has decided to endorse your products. I’m calling to discuss the specifics of our collaboration.”
Liam was thrilled and quickly replied, “Please, go ahead, Ms. Cherie.”
Cherie explained, “Ms. Sun’s endorsement fee is set at 80 million dollars, and this agreement is valid for three years. Throughout this period, she will produce two commercials for your company each year—one print ad and one TV commercial—and she will also attend one event on behalf of the company.”
Liam gasped, “80 million? Isn’t that a bit steep?”
Cherie clarified, “Steep? This is actually in line with market rates. Not long ago, a Japanese automobile company offered Stefanie 130 million for an endorsement, which she turned down.”
Liam was taken aback but understood that Stefanie Sun, being an international superstar with a remarkable reputation, commanded a high price, especially being a leading figure in China. Although 80 million is substantial, it was manageable for Oracle Pharmaceutical at this stage.
He responded, “80 million is not an issue, but we hope Ms. Sun can come to Aurous Hill to sign the contract with us soon. Additionally, we would prefer to shoot the commercials in Aurous Hill.”
Cherie replied, “That works for us. However, I have a small request. Would it be possible for Mr. Weaver to expedite the delivery of Nova Dias to us?”
Liam quickly responded, “I’m afraid I can’t do that, Ms. Cherie. Our stomach powder hasn’t been officially launched yet, and according to our regulations, we can’t release it prematurely. The small package we sent you earlier was an exception.”
Cherie expressed her frustration, saying, “Mr. Weaver, we’re about to collaborate closely. Why are you being so inflexible? Miss Sun recently dealt with a spleen and stomach issue while filming in the United States. She has seen significant improvement after trying your medicine, so she asked me to negotiate for some additional supplies to aid her recovery…”
Liam responded with a hint of regret, “I truly apologize, Ms. Cherie, but this policy is enforced by our boss. We’ve been cautious since Japanese pharmaceutical companies attempted to take our prescriptions. I can’t go against our boss’s directives, or I risk losing my position as general manager.”
Cherie suggested, “Since Ms. Sun has agreed to endorse Oracle and genuinely needs this medication, we can arrange for her to come to Aurous Hill promptly, allowing us to provide her with what she requires during our collaboration.”
“By the way, please let Ms. Sun know that our stomach powder is highly effective. If she’s only experiencing an imbalance in her stomach, I’m confident it will be completely resolved after three days of taking the medicine.”
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When Liam communicated the collaboration intentions to Stefanie Sun’s agent, he remained unaware of Stefanie Sun’s true background.
Like many others, he viewed Stefanie Sun merely as a popular star, oblivious to the fact that she hailed from a prestigious family.