The intervening time was neither long nor short, so under the guidance of the company staff, those present were led to the adjacent lounge to rest and replenish their energy. The media reporters eagerly sought interviews with Li Zhi, but she politely declined, promising to address them in two hours.

Ignoring the anxious anticipation of the conference delegates, two hours passed quickly. The delegates re-entered the venue, their focus fixed on the volunteers.

When the designated time arrived, the volunteers began to stir and wake up one after another. As their eyes adjusted, gasps of astonishment filled the room.

Li Zhi signaled a staff member to hand the microphone to the person who had exclaimed the loudest. She inquired gently, "Sir, what is it that amazes you so?"

"It's incredible, simply unbelievable. My myopia is actually cured. I've been nearsighted for twenty years, and I never thought I could see things this clearly. Even at my best vision before, it wasn't this sharp. Are you sure I'm not dreaming?" The man spoke somewhat incoherently, continuously rubbing his eyes.

"Heh, whether you're dreaming or not, you can just pinch yourself to find out," Li Zhi teased with a smile.

The man actually pinched himself, immediately letting out a sharp cry of pain, but then exclaimed happily, "I'm not dreaming! I've truly recovered my normal vision! Thank God!"

"Perhaps it would be best to have a doctor examine you thoroughly?" Li Zhi suggested.

"Yes, please, Doctor, examine me right away." The man was impatient. Although he felt better, having the doctor's affirmative confirmation would greatly put his mind at ease.

The doctor beside him immediately conducted the examination. The results were swift: his vision had returned to the best level he had ever experienced in his life, and his previously deformed eyeballs had normalized. Looking at the data recorded on the notarized document from two hours prior, the man was overcome with emotion and suddenly burst into loud, unrestrained sobs.

"Mr. Cole, is your vision truly healed?" someone in the audience who recognized the delegate called out loudly.

"Kevin, I'm truly cured. This feeling of being able to perceive the world so clearly is magnificent. Thank God!" Mr. Cole stopped crying and answered his friend’s question.

"Alright, since Mr. Cole has been healed, let's move on to hear from the rest of our volunteers!" Li Zhi said with a smile. "My eyes are healed too. I feel completely comfortable. I'm going to carefully put away my glasses because I won't need them anymore."

"Thank the heavens, this medication is truly miraculous. Everyone in the world suffering from myopia has hope. It can genuinely change human lifestyles."

"Thank you so much. I can finally wear my regular glasses to watch movies directly. It used to be such a hassle, wearing prescription glasses over my sunglasses just to see the screen."

"Excuse me, Miss Hostess, can we begin the auction for the distribution rights now?" The last volunteer was the most eager, voicing the sentiment shared by all the agents present.

"Indeed, when does the auction start?" The volunteers on stage were well-known figures in the industry, whom the company representatives downstairs largely recognized. They certainly wouldn't assume they were shills planted by Starry Sky Group. Having witnessed the miraculous efficacy of 'Starry Sky Myopia-Clear' firsthand, the company representatives immediately grasped the immense potential of this product.

In the contemporary world, it could be argued that outside of oil and mineral resources or military weaponry, no other product possessed such massive market potential. It directly targeted nearly one billion nearsighted individuals globally, representing a market exceeding one trillion US dollars. The moment the company representatives contemplated this enormous prize, their desire to secure the distribution rights intensified.

"Miss Li, how have you priced your product?" someone inquired.

"Our factory gate price is one thousand US dollars, with a retail price set at one thousand four hundred and eighty US dollars."

"Miss Li, why is your price so low? Considering that some existing medications that merely prevent vision from deteriorating sell for more than your product?"

"Our CEO, Mr. Liu Hui, has always stated that the Starry Sky Group's primary mission is to resolve the difficulties faced by patients. Therefore, while ensuring a reasonable profit margin, we have set the price for this product slightly lower."

"Miss Li, how will the Starry Sky Group auction the distribution rights for this product? I don't seem to see an auctioneer present," a company representative asked, with several others immediately voicing the same query.

"Please be quiet, everyone. You have all witnessed the miraculous efficacy of this product. If you are interested in the distribution rights for our product, I will now explain the details of our rights auction." As Li Zhi spoke, silence immediately fell over the room.

"We are dividing the international market into five major regions, establishing one Regional General Agent in each. Following that, the Starry Sky Group and each Regional General Agent will jointly select the secondary agents within their respective areas," Li Zhi explained.

"What are the prerequisites for a Regional General Agent?" a company representative asked.

"A Regional Agent must possess a certain degree of renown within the industry in their region. Upon becoming a Regional General Agent, they must deposit one hundred million US dollars with the Starry Sky Group as a performance bond, and furthermore, procurement will operate strictly on a 'pre-payment before delivery' basis."

As soon as Li Zhi announced these terms, the floor erupted like boiling water.

"Miss Li, aren't your requirements overly stringent? No company in the world has ever required a one-hundred-million-dollar deposit for product distribution, let alone demanding full pre-payment upfront?" a company representative challenged.

"On the contrary, we believe our terms are quite lenient. You must understand that representing our product will not only bring you immense financial returns but also grant you control over a massive sales network. Just consider: every pharmaceutical dealer in your region will have to source their stock through you. Think of the immense power you will wield! Once this product launches, consumers will absolutely clamor for it—after all, no one enjoys wearing thick glasses. How will consumers view companies without access to our product? They will likely be begging you, won't they? Having put it this way, I trust you all understand the implications!" Li Zhi remarked with a smile.

"Miss Li, how are your sales territories divided?" someone inquired.

"We have divided the market into five major areas: North America, Europe, South America, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania combined, the Greater China region, and Asia excluding the Greater China region. The Greater China region encompasses Mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. However, the distribution rights for the Greater China region will temporarily not be part of this auction."

"Miss Li, how will the regional agency rights be auctioned?"

"We will issue a form to any interested bidding company. This form will list requirements concerning sales targets, after-sales service, public relations, and other specifications. You simply need to fill in the data you can commit to. We will calculate a score based on an index, and the highest scorer will secure the position of Regional General Agent for the respective area. Naturally, this calculation method has already been handed over to the on-site notary personnel," Li Zhi explained in detail.

"Will the auction commence immediately?"

"We will grant everyone present half an hour to deliberate. Companies intending to bid should note the bank account details appearing on the venue screens; depositing the five-million-dollar auction deposit into this account will qualify you to participate. Simultaneously, I must remind you: our 'Starry Sky Myopia-Clear' has concluded its clinical trials in Hong Kong and has been approved for market release, but trials in the EU and the US are currently in Phase Three, and final results are still pending. Please factor this into your discussions."

"Miss Li, can a few of our companies pool resources to bid together?"

"Certainly, you may bid together, provided you meet the conditions I have outlined. We will give everyone half an hour, after which the auction will formally begin." Li Zhi stepped down from the podium.

The attending company representatives immediately began calling their senior executives. They had not anticipated the emergence of such a monumental pharmaceutical breakthrough. Their prior contingency plans were clearly inadequate for the current situation, so they needed to report back to their superiors to seek updated directives.

It was just past eleven in the morning in Hong Kong; in Europe and the United States, it was the dead of night. The senior executives, deep in slumber, were initially furious upon receiving the calls. However, after hearing their subordinates' reports, their sleepiness vanished instantly. They immediately recognized this as an unparalleled opportunity. They hastily called their respective boards of directors to discuss strategies for capturing this colossal market share.

In an instant, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre buzzed with the sound of ringing phones as attendees communicated with their leadership. The media reporters were the most electrified. They had initially attended the auction based on Liu Hui’s reputation, but now they were covering an earth-shattering product. As seasoned journalists, they recognized the massive news value and immediately transmitted their findings back to headquarters. After a brief verification, the news broke. Consequently, reports surfaced across the internet and on television that human myopia could be cured, and the previously obscure Starry Sky Group instantly attracted widespread attention.

In a very short span, except for regions still experiencing nighttime, the news of 'Starry Sky Myopia-Clear' rapidly spread across the globe, garnering consumer interest even before its official launch.

The half-hour elapsed quickly. A total of fifty-six companies or consortia participated in the auction for the distribution rights, having all transferred the auction deposit into the bank account designated by Li Zhi.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the global regional distribution rights auction for the prestigious Starry Sky Group product, 'Starry Sky Myopia-Clear,' officially begins. First, please allow the staff to distribute the bidding forms to everyone. Please select your region first, then fill in the required information. Please note that the information you submit will serve as an appendix to the distribution agreement and will hold equal legal weight. Please complete it carefully." Li Zhi initiated the formal auction proceedings.

The staff downstairs immediately distributed the prepared forms to the fifty-six bidding companies. Upon receiving them, those companies immediately began discussing the contents with their advisory teams and consulting their senior management, aiming to formulate the optimal proposal.

Liu Hui had been seated at the very back of the hall, observing the entire auction from start to finish. He had to admit, Li Zhi possessed considerable skill. She had managed to orchestrate the auction with dramatic flair and rising tension, fully mobilizing the enthusiasm of the attending company personnel, and handling unexpected occurrences in the venue with remarkable poise.

"Boss, your tea." Hu Xian'er delicately presented him with a cup of hot tea.

"Thank you!" Liu Hui accepted the tea. He found himself increasingly satisfied with Hu Xian'er. She always managed to handle tasks flawlessly without him having to intervene, leaving him only to give final approval or make crucial decisions. Hu Xian'er also took excellent care of him in his private life; he was beginning to grow accustomed to her presence.

Liu Hui looked at Hu Xian'er, who met his gaze with a gentle smile. He felt a momentary stirring within his heart, but the thought of Liang Jingyue’s still-unknown whereabouts quickly made that ripple disappear.

Inside the hall, the bidding companies, after carefully reviewing all the data, completed their forms and handed them over to the waiting staff. Li Zhi immediately instructed the prepared personnel to begin calculating the content of the forms, with the notary personnel overseeing the entire process.

Soon, the composite scores for all the forms submitted by the participating companies were ready. After inviting the on-site notaries to verify the calculations using the method provided by the Starry Sky Group, and confirming the data was accurate, the results could be officially announced.

Li Zhi glanced over the data on the forms, then invited Liu Hui, who was seated below the stage, to join her on the podium to personally announce the list of winning bidders. Liu Hui walked to the stage to sustained applause. He accepted the list in his hands, cast a look over the audience, and the crowd instantly grew silent, their eyes fixed intently on him.

"I now announce the list of Regional General Agents who have won the rights for 'Starry Sky Myopia-Clear.' For North America, it is the American company [P Company]. For Asia, excluding Greater China, it is Japan's First Pharmaceutical. For Europe, it is Germany's BASF Corporation. For South America, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania, it is France's Sanofi-Aventis Corporation."

As soon as Liu Hui finished speaking, the representatives of the winning companies below erupted in cheers, while those whose companies had not secured a bid sighed in frustration. They understood they had missed an opportunity to change their company’s destiny and lose out on massive development potential, yet they could only blame themselves for not being as formidable as the victors.

"To our friends who did not win the bid, please do not be disheartened. The Starry Sky Group employs a sales model of Regional General Agents supported by regional secondary agents. Even if you did not secure the top regional agency, the secondary agent qualifications are still open for discussion, provided it is in accordance with the principles jointly determined by us and the general agents," Liu Hui consoled the unsuccessful companies.

Upon reflection, they realized that while they missed the biggest slice of the pie, securing a regional agency role would still be a decent outcome. They resolved to plan carefully upon returning, ensuring they wouldn't fail again in the competition for secondary agency rights, and at least manage to hitch a ride on the Starry Sky Group's express train.

Just as the Starry Sky Group’s distribution rights auction was about to conclude successfully, a sudden commotion arose from outside the venue. A group of people pushed aside the obstructing staff and forcefully barged their way in.