Ding Kaifang sighed.
Based on the momentum from the first half of the year, Ding's Pharmaceutical Factory's profits could have doubled, or even tripled or quintupled.
But now, forget about growth; it would be a challenge just to maintain last year's numbers.
It was like having a bucket of ice water dumped over him, chilling him to the bone.
Just as he picked up his phone, intending to call Li Xu and report the bad news...
His phone suddenly rang.
The name flashing on the screen was none other than Li Xu.
Ding Kaifang took a deep breath, composed himself, and answered the call.
"Doctor Li, I have something to tell you..."
"President Ding, I have something to tell you..."
The two spoke at almost the exact same time, their voices overlapping.
Ding Kaifang gave a wry smile. "Doctor Li, you go first."
"No, you go ahead. You sound pretty anxious."
Li Xu could hear the anxiety in Ding Kaifang's voice on the other end of the line.
