Rebirth in Hong Kong: From Dessert Shop to Industrial Empire

Chapter 112 Big Deal (Seeking monthly votes and recommendations to continue reading)
Zhou Zhiyuan was prepared.

He took out the materials and samples and introduced them concisely: "Gentlemen, 'Jinba' is a functional beverage that we developed based on the principles of modern nutrition and exercise physiology."

Its core ingredients include taurine, caffeine, and B vitamins.

Taurine helps enhance myocardial contractility and relieve fatigue;

Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system and enhance alertness and attention;
B vitamins are involved in energy metabolism and can accelerate physical recovery…

As he explained, he handed the bottled "Jinba" and an ingredient chart to Li Guowei and Wang Jianjun.

“After extensive testing,” Zhou Zhiyuan continued, “drinking ‘Jinba’ when you are physically exhausted or need to stay alert and focused can effectively improve work efficiency and endurance.”

Our products are currently receiving a very good response in Southeast Asian markets such as Singapore, and are especially popular among workers engaged in high-intensity work.

Liu Weidong picked up a bottle of "Jinba" (a brand of energy drink), examined the packaging carefully, and shook it gently: "How long is the shelf life?"

What are the requirements for the storage environment?

“Bottled products have a shelf life of 12 months,” Chen Bingwen continued, “and can be stored at room temperature.”

After listening, Wang Jianjun nodded slightly: "It does sound good."

Mr. Chen, could you take us to see the production line in person?
We want to have a more direct understanding of its production process and quality control.

“Of course!” Chen Bingwen stood up with a smile and invited, “Please follow me, everyone, we’re going to the Shatin factory area.”

The group drove to the Sha Tin factory.

Upon entering the factory area, Gao Zhenhai led the way.

"Gentlemen, this way please."

As Gao Zhenhai walked along the shore, he explained, "This is the raw material pre-processing area. All raw materials must undergo strict inspection before entering the warehouse."

He pointed to the neatly stacked barrels of raw materials, "Taurine, caffeine, and vitamin powder all have separate warehouses with temperature and humidity control."

After passing through the raw material area, we entered the core production workshop.

Huge stainless steel mixing tanks, a complex piping system, and a high-speed filling line come into view.

The workers, dressed in uniforms, wearing masks and gloves, were busy at their respective posts.

“This is the hot filling line,” Gao Zhenhai said, pointing to the operating equipment. “The prepared stock solution undergoes high-temperature instantaneous sterilization before entering the filling area.”

The filling temperature is controlled above 85℃ to ensure sterility.

Immediately after filling, the caps are screwed on and sealed, then the mixture is placed in a cooling tunnel for rapid cooling.

As he spoke, he picked up a bottle of "Jinba" that had just come off the production line, saying, "The entire process is completely enclosed to minimize the risk of contamination."

Wang Jianjun, Zhang Yuanchao, and Liu Weidong listened and observed very carefully.

For the temperature and pressure gauge readings, raw material ratios, and process flow on the equipment.
He would occasionally ask Zhou Zhiyuan and Gao Zhenhai for details.

After visiting the bottling line, Gao Zhenhai then took everyone to see the quality control laboratory.

Technicians in white coats are conducting microbial testing and physicochemical analysis at the workbench.

"Each batch of products must be sampled and inspected, and only those that pass the inspection can be released from the factory," Gao Zhenhai explained.

The entire visit lasted nearly two hours.

Throughout this process, Chen Bingwen remained quietly observant.

Wang Jianjun's upright posture, Zhang Yuanchao's meticulous handwriting, and Liu Weidong's almost instinctive vigilance.
These details all point to one answer.

In addition, they repeatedly inquired about the shelf life, storage conditions, and ease of transportation.
Chen Bingwen's mind flashed back to the newspaper reports about the situation in South Vietnam in the past few days, as well as the news his parents had mentioned about the expulsion of overseas Chinese from South Vietnam.

A clear outline emerged in his mind.

These three guests from the mainland are likely shouldering an extremely important logistical support mission.

Their working conditions are likely to be more arduous than those of dockworkers in Singapore or drivers on Hong Kong Island, requiring them to replenish their energy and stay alert even more quickly.

After the visit, Wang Jianjun put down the "Jinba" sample in his hand and said regretfully, "Boss Chen, Professor Zhou, Factory Director Gao, thank you very much for your arrangements."

Your company's "Jinba" functional beverage boasts advanced technology, superior quality, and remarkable effects.

Our company really needs this type of product.

He paused, then said with a mixture of reluctance and helplessness, "It's just that bottled drinks are bulky and heavy, making them inconvenient to transport and carry."

Especially in our environment with complex terrain and inconvenient transportation, bottled water can be a considerable burden.

"What a waste of such a good product."

Seeing the expression on Wang Jianjun's face, Chen Bingwen was also secretly pondering what was going on.

If Wang Jianjun and others did indeed purchase supplies in advance to fight the South Vietnamese, it is true that bottled Jinba liquor was inconvenient to carry.

However, Jinba concentrated powder has now been developed, and with slight adjustments, it can be transformed into an instant powder for daily consumption.

Compared to bottled products, it's much more convenient to carry around.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Wang, I completely understand the difficulties you mentioned."

Bottled packaging does have its limitations, but…

He paused for a moment and saw that the eyes of Wang Jianjun, Zhang Yuanchao, and Liu Weidong instantly focused on him, and even Li Guowei next to him showed a focused expression.

"What if we could make the core active ingredient of 'Jinba' into a powder that is easy to carry and transport?"

Chen Bingwen clearly stated, "Individually packaged in small packets, each packet, after being mixed with water, yields the equivalent of one standard bottle of 'Jinba'."

It weighs and has a volume less than one-twentieth that of bottled products, has a longer shelf life, and requires less stringent storage conditions.

"I can guarantee the effects will be exactly the same."

Wang Jianjun's expression immediately changed, and he looked directly at Chen Bingwen and asked, "Mr. Chen, are you telling the truth? Do you have this kind of powder now?"

“The technology is readily available,” Chen Bingwen nodded in confirmation. “Our R&D center has made groundbreaking progress in food powdering, especially in preserving flavor and functional components.”

Upon receiving an affirmative reply, Wang Jianjun's face lit up with undisguised joy: "That's great!"

If such a powder really existed, it would truly solve a major problem!

Zhang Yuanchao, Liu Weidong, and Li Guowei, who were standing next to him, also looked excited.

Wang Jianjun then asked, "Mr. Chen, is the effect of this powder really the same as the bottled version?"
What is the shelf life?
What about storage and transportation conditions?

Chen Bingwen calmly replied, "Mr. Wang, please rest assured."

The core of powder formulations lies in the stability and solubility of their functional ingredients. Through specialized technologies and carriers, we can ensure that key components such as taurine, caffeine, and vitamins retain their activity in powder form.

It dissolves completely within three minutes when brewed with cold water, and its flavor and efficacy are consistent with the bottled product.

Under dry and light-protected conditions, the shelf life can reach more than 18 months.

It has low requirements for storage environment; room temperature is sufficient, and no cold chain is required.

A glint flashed in Wang Jianjun's eyes, and he quickly exchanged a glance with Zhang Yuanchao and Liu Weidong.

Zhang Yuanchao immediately asked, "Boss Chen, how quickly can we get a sample of this powder?"

We need to verify its effectiveness in a real-world environment as soon as possible!

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Bingwen said, "Three days!"
Give me three days!

Three days later, I personally delivered the samples of 'Jinba Instant Powder' to everyone!

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianjun clapped his hands vigorously: "Great! Boss Chen is straightforward!"

We'll come back to bother you again in three days!

He stepped forward, extended his hand to Chen Bingwen, and solemnly said, "Mr. Chen, if the sample verification results meet the standards, we will have a large demand for procurement!"
I hope our cooperation goes smoothly!

Chen Bingwen solemnly grasped his hand: "Mr. Wang, rest assured!"

After seeing off Wang Jianjun and his group and Li Guowei, Chen Bingwen said to Zhou Zhiyuan: "Professor Zhou, our previous 'Jinba Instant Concentrated Powder' was, after all, used in production and was an industrial raw material-grade semi-finished product."

What Mr. Wang and his colleagues need now is a portable, instant powder directly for end users.

Thank you for your hard work over the past three days in adjusting our previous concentrated powder formula and developing the 'Jinba Instant Concentrated Powder' product for end consumers.

"No problem, the formula is on-site, and adjusting the adaptation process will solve the problem."

Zhou Zhiyuan gave an affirmative reply.

three days later.

Conference room at Weiye Building.

Chen Bingwen, Zhou Zhiyuan, Gao Zhenhai, Wang Jianjun, Zhang Yuanchao, Liu Weidong, and Li Guowei reunited.

On the table, three simply packaged sample boxes are neatly arranged.

Each box contains ten individually wrapped aluminum foil packets of "Jinba Instant Concentrated Powder," along with a detailed product description and test report.

Chen Bingwen picked up a box and handed it to Wang Jianjun: "Mr. Wang, this is a sample of Jinba instant concentrated powder that was rushed out according to requirements."

Each sachet can be used to make 250ml of standard Jinba beverage.

Dissolves quickly when steeped in cold water.

Wang Jianjun took the sample box and examined it carefully.

The aluminum foil pouches have a simple design and are printed with the words "Jinba Instant Powder" and a lightning bolt logo.

He opened a bag and poured the pale blue powder into the cold water that Zhou Zhiyuan had prepared.

The powder dissolves quickly, and the solution turns a clear, pale blue, releasing a rich aroma of fruit and a refreshing minty scent.

Wang Jianjun picked up his cup and took a big gulp.

An instant coolness and refreshment rushed to the top of my head.

He closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, then opened them and looked at Zhang Yuanchao and Liu Weidong: "You two give it a try!"

Zhang Yuanchao and Liu Weidong each brewed a cup and savored it carefully.

A moment later, both of them showed expressions of surprise and satisfaction.

"The taste is excellent, and it's high in sugar, so it can quickly replenish your body's energy!" Zhang Yuanchao affirmed.

"It dissolves quickly in cold water, leaves no sediment, and is very convenient!" Liu Weidong added.

After listening to their answers, Wang Jianjun picked up the product instructions and test report and carefully reviewed them, confirming the key information such as shelf life and storage conditions once again.

He looked at Chen Bingwen and said solemnly, "Mr. Chen, the sample is excellent!"

It perfectly meets our requirements!
It even exceeded expectations!

He paused for a moment, then continued, "We need to take some samples back for more rigorous testing."

If the test results are satisfactory, we will have a very large procurement need!
Initial estimates suggest that the first batch of orders may reach 500,000 bags!

Five hundred thousand bags!

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Although Zhou Zhiyuan, Gao Zhenhai, and others were somewhat prepared, they still couldn't help but be shocked when they heard the number.

This is equivalent to the concentrated powder of 500,000 standard-sized bottles of Jinba beverage!
Although Chen Bingwen's face remained calm, he was inwardly very excited.

Five hundred thousand bags of concentrated powder, profit aside for now, as long as the order is finalized.

At the very least, it signifies that Chenji products have successfully entered an extremely important and stable market!
This also signifies that "Jinba Instant Concentrated Powder," a completely new product form, has gained crucial recognition!

“No problem!” Chen Bingwen responded decisively. “Mr. Wang, please take the sample for testing.”

Chen's is ready to cooperate with any follow-up work.

Wang Jianjun nodded in satisfaction: "Good! Boss Chen is a man of his word!"

We will arrange the test as soon as possible and provide feedback on the results.

I hope our cooperation goes smoothly!

After seeing Wang Jianjun and his party off, Chen Bingwen returned to his office.

Zhou Zhiyuan, Gao Zhenhai, and Zhong Qiang followed in, all with excited expressions on their faces.

"Brother Wen, 500,000 bags! A huge order!" Gao Zhenhai exclaimed excitedly.

Chen Bingwen nodded: "The order is big, but the responsibility is even greater."

Mr. Wang and his team's testing standards will probably be very strict.

We must ensure that nothing goes wrong.

(End of this chapter)