Chapter 164

The second day of work, Jojo got someone to make the transaction with Harold.

On his own end, Harold was very efficient. On the same day, he had the supplies delivered to Wellness Herbary.

Jojo then ordered her workers to carry out a simple inspection. After the procedure, she immediately got her staff to send the supplies to the company that had ordered it from Julian Davis.

After assuring that everything was going according to plan, Jojo hurriedly called Norman and Paula to her office to inform them about this deal.

“With a quick transaction, I earned thirty or forty million. Haha, Dad, Mom. I told you guys that I’m a business genius!’’

Norman and Paula couldn’t hide their overjoyed smiles.

“My daughter is so capable! I told you guys a time long ago that the Cunningham family would be lucky to have Jojo work here. Hmph, it’s only James who’s still unsatisfied. He acts as though we’ve cheated him!

This time, we will show him who is taking advantage of whom. I’m telling you, after earning so much, we must make sure the company grants us a bonus. A couple million should do it!”

The trio rambled on about getting a bonus from the Cunninghams’ pharmaceutical company. However, before the work day was even out, Julian came barging into the office. “President Freeman, we have a problem!”

Jojo was extremely surprised. “What are you panicking for?”

“What’s going on? Why are you causing a ruckus in the office?”

Julian took a deep breath and said, “President Freeman, there are some issues with the batch of fritillaria you bought today.”

“What kind of issue?”

Julian continued, “It’s a problem with the herb itself. It isn’t up to the standard for medicinal herbs.”

Jojo asked confusedly, “It doesn’t meet the standard quality? What kind of standard quality does it need to meet then?’’

Julian was shocked by this. “President Freeman, of course there are standards for medicinal herbs. If every herb with inferior quality is available for sale, then the market would be ruined. If poor quality herbs are used to make drugs, not only would the medicine not have any healing properties, it might even be toxic.”

Jojo scratched her head, muttering, “I didn’t know there’s such a thing in the world! This batch of fritillaria isn’t up to scratch, but can it be used at all?”

Julian became very anxious. “It doesn’t reach the standard quality, so it definitely can’t be used! Not being able to use it is one problem, but we have an even bigger issue to deal with. Any sales and purchases concerning this batch of fritillaria goes against the law!”

Jojo froze for a second. “You can’t be serious? All I did was buy some herbs! How can it be against the law?”

Julian kept his face neutral. “President Freeman, it is critical to ensure the safety of our medicines. If there is any issue with the herbs, the drugs made from them can potentially kill whoever consumes it.

That is why the quality control of this industry has always been very strict. If the authorities found out that our company purchased such a large stock of this fritillaria, they’ll shut us down! And we’ll have to pay reparations to boot!”

“Huh?” Jojo’s eyes were as big as plates as she said, “Y-You’re pulling my leg, right? It’s just some fritillaria! It is not that big of an issue. We can ask for a refund and just return the herbs to the supplier!”

“President Freeman, if it was that simple, then it wouldn’t be an issue! The supply company has no intention of letting us return the goods. In fact, they want us to pay compensation.

According to the contract, we have to pay a compensation of three times the sale price. That’s an estimation of around 200 million! If we can’t pay, the company will have to declare bankruptcy. Then, the person responsible would be… would be jailed!”

Jojo finally realized the severity of the situation. Panicking openly now, she stuttered, “I-Is this for real?

The person responsible… is Sasha, right?”

Julian queried, “What does this have to do with Miss Cunningham?”

Jojo retorted, “She is the Chairman of Cunningham Pharmaceuticals, while our company—Wellness Herbary—is just a subsidiary. Doesn’t that make her the person responsible?”

“What kind of bullshit are you spouting?!” Julian exclaimed. “While it’s true that she is the head of the main company, she isn’t the one involved with the branch operations. In this, you are the person responsible.”

Jojo scrambled to retort, “What does it have to do with me?”

“Why shouldn’t it?” Julian’s eyes widened. “Whether it’s the purchase or sales of medicinal herbs, all transactions were signed under your name. The company’s authority is in your hands. You’re the one with the ultimate say in every single transaction. If you aren’t the person responsible for it, then who is?”