Although their worries were mostly overthinking on their part, even if they weren't up to par with Ding Shun's team, Shi Nian would still choose to use them.
Shi Nian only needed a team she could rely on. It didn't matter which; she chose them because of Cheng Yuemin.
Still, they didn't know Shi Nian's thoughts, and their worry showed on their faces as they watched Ding Shun and his team.
Shi Nian reviewed Ding Shun's team's product progress and, foreseeing its market potential, decided to use it.
"Team Leader Ding Shun, your team should prepare to release this product in a month." Shi Nian's words lifted Ding Shun's team but dampened Qing Bai's.
"As for PR and marketing plans for the product, I have some ideas. Have your public relations and marketing teams meet me to discuss."
Shi Nian had been worried about BaiYue being too quiet and losing value with the public and customers.
This product could elevate the company's reputation and, at the very least, keep BaiYue relevant until the product she was working on became ready for the public.
After sorting Ding Shun and his team, Shi Nian quickly concluded the day's meeting and led her team to the laboratory.
"Old Bai, in consideration of the team and BaiYue's future, we'll be striving to deliver this product in three months."
Shi Nian's words threw Qing Bai off for a moment. Three months was a very short time.
Even with Cheng Yuemin, this product had only come this far after a year of development.
While Qing Bai didn't think Shi Nian was boasting, he knew very well how much pressure this would put on the team and that they'd have to triple their efforts to succeed.
"Okay, Director Shi." Looking at the team following behind him, Qing Bai agreed even more resolutely.
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BaiYue's laboratory was one of a kind in the industry. It was highly equipped with technologies not common in the market.
The effort poured into the lab showed in its design and architecture. The equipment had been purchased by Shi Beicheng and gifted to his beloved wife, who loved research deeply.
Cheng Yuemin wasn't just a researcher, she was a scientist. A renowned biologist with countless patents who had even won a Nobel Prize. Her primary focus, however, was dermatological research.
The laboratory's equipment boosted Shi Nian's confidence in bringing this product to life and gaining a foothold in the skincare industry.
These tools, though basic compared to those she'd used in the past, were just right to get the job done.
No sooner had they arrived at the laboratory than Shi Nian grouped the twelve team members, including Team Leader Qing Bai, into sets of three.
She divided them to share responsibilities effectively. Since Qing Bai was more familiar with extraction, she let him pick his own group.
Qing Bai indeed chose the best members for his team. The remaining staff were divided among the other groups.
Everything was in order. If they could extract a vial of the XD formula, they would be in a better position to negotiate with the RainCloud Group.
When the teams began extracting the formula from the raw materials, Qing Bai's group failed at the final step repeatedly, ruining the extracted material.
Shi Nian had thought this wouldn't be difficult for Qing Bai, this was supposed to be the simplest extraction process she'd chosen.
Seeing the ruined material and the crestfallen expressions, Shi Nian decided to help rather than watch.
"The only error was the wrong positioning of the equipment. The XD formula needs to be drawn gently into the filter to remove impurities. The final extraction should be done at the angle between the last extraction and the first, as the serum moves actively between these points during extraction."
"Director Shi, how did you figure that out!?" Qing Bai exclaimed.
They had tried several techniques and failed each time.
Shi Nian was surrounded by the team, and they watched her handle the equipment with a precision that suggested she'd done it many times.
They knew Shi Nian had accompanied Cheng Yuemin to the lab for years but hadn't expected her to use the equipment so expertly. They wouldn't imagine another soul residing within her.
They quickly accepted Shi Nian's method and listened to her insights on extraction techniques.
In creating any product, extracting the bioactive compound from the raw materials was essential, but mastering the technique behind that extraction mattered even more.
Shi Nian's simple method seemed to open a new world for them.
Noticing that other groups had gathered to listen and that her explanation was turning into a lecture, Shi Nian quickly wrapped her speech up.
"If you look at the document I shared, you'll notice the set of techniques I added. Tomorrow we'll discuss and experiment more on today's methods. We should all accomplish our daily tasks."
Even before she finished speaking, the enthusiastic researchers hurried back to their teams, eager to test the techniques.
Seeing their admiration and renewed energy, Shi Nian realized she'd been wrong at the start. Even if she only needed any team, she actually needed a team that could stand on its own.
From then on, Shi Nian didn't hold back from assisting each team when needed. She worked alongside them, and they spent the afternoon missing lunch in the laboratory.
The day had been one of unity. Shi Nian integrated with Cheng Yuemin's team and emerged as its core.
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