Chapter 413: With Enough Tricks, They Will Never Predict Our Next Move

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A collective price increase?

Lin Yi was very surprised to hear this.

The news has been officially confirmed, Liang Ruoxu said.

Im on my way to the hospital. Come out in ten minutes and go to that Starbucks nearby. Well talk when we meet.

Okay.

After hanging up, Lin Yi changed his clothes and prepared to meet Liang Ruoxu.

Are you going out, Brother Lin?

Yes, Ill bring you coffee when I get back.

Hehe, thank you, Brother Lin.

When Lin Yi arrived at Starbucks, Liang Ruoxu was already there, in a hidden corner.

Perhaps it was because of her position, but Liang Ruoxus appearance had always been very elegant.

The V-shaped ladys blouse, black pantaloons, and the rose-and-gold crystal wrist.w.a.tch on her wrist perfectly complimented the aloofness of her white dress and black pants.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Lin Yi leaned over and tucked a stray strand of hair behind Liang Ruoxus ear. If something happens, well have to settle it slowly. Why are you so fl.u.s.tered? Your hair is all messed up.

This isnt the time to focus on hairstyles, Liang Ruoxu said. Ive told you the general situation. What do you think?

This whole thing is so out of character. Someone must be behind it.

I checked. Three of the companies have shares in Pfizer. The remaining three are also directly or indirectly working with them, Liang Ruoxo said.

If you look at it that way, its pretty clear what happened.

But thats not our problem, Liang Ruoxo said.

These people are very cunning. These 25 imported drugs are very important. Be it to the hospital or the ordinary citizens, everyone is reliant on them. If the price is raised so much, the cost of living for the people will greatly increase.

Yeah. Lin Yi sighed.

If this aggressive strategy is successful, more pharmaceutical companies might follow suit in the future. Other industries might face the same issue and get in to deep trouble!

After a long silence, Liang Ruoxu answered with difficulty, Exactly, do you have any good ideas?

A long silence followed. Do you trust me?

I do!

Do you believe me unconditionally?

Liang Ruoxu did not hesitate. Yes!

She was being honest, but would Liang Ruoxu really trust Lin Yi unconditionally?

The answer might not be so.

This was because this matter was not just about her. It involved the 22 million people in Zhonghai. Even the 1.4 billion people across the country might also be affected.

In front of such a huge and complicated number, Liang Ruoxu would naturally hesitate.

Right now, Lin Yi seemed to be the only one who could solve the problem and become her savior.

The six major pharmaceutical companies announced a unilateral price increase. Has this policy been implemented yet?

Not yet, Liang Ruoxu said. But whether it is implemented or not will depend on the outcome of the negotiations tomorrow. This much is certain.

Since theyre using the price of medicine to scare us, lets play big, Lin Yi said. Go and give the order to cut off all contact with them. At most, well split their support.

That wont do, Liang Ruoxu said. The State Drug Administration is in charge of importing the medicine. The local departments have no right to interfere.

But on my side, I can unilaterally announce that Zhonghai will no longer import these drugs. There is no doubt Ill be called in for a talk in a few days if this were to happen though.

Do you know the news from above? What are they prepared to do?

No matter how powerful and wealthy Zhonghai was, they were still a part of Huaxia.

They still had to be commanded by the big fish up top.

These are all very important imported drugs, but for now, the att.i.tude of the relevant departments is not clear. Although its very infuriating, they might take this loss in silence. The heads simply cant afford it.

Lin Yi looked up at Liang Ruoxu and said,

You cant control the import and export of drugs, but you can strongarm customs, right?

Thats no problem.

Seeing Lin Yis malicious smile, Liang Ruoxu suddenly felt much more at ease.

What idea have you come up with?

If they want to show off in Huaxia, we have to show them the power of our socialism.

Give the instruction later to request all the Grade A hospitals increase their import order for these 25 imported drugs. The larger the order, the better. If that doesnt work, you can approve the loan. In short, the more we ask for, the better.

You want to stock up more before he raises the price, then save it for later?

Liang Ruoxu felt that Lin Yis method was indeed the most effective countermeasure now. It also conformed to the traditional logic of the Huaxian people.

However, soon, Liang Ruoxus expression became solemn again.

But at this critical moment, even if you wanted to buy it, they might not sell it. Even if they do, they wouldnt sell much. It is likely they wont even act, since they will no doubt be familiar with our typical Huaxian style.

Since they are familiar with our usual style, just change it up. Lin Yi chuckled.

As long as we have enough tricks up our sleeve, theyll never be able to predict what our next move is.

At this moment, Liang Ruoxu suddenly felt that when he was in a desperate situation, talking to Lin Yi would always fill her with a glimmer of hope.

Go on.

Didnt you just say that theyre prepared to raise the price of all the drugs they export? Although this policy hasnt been implemented yet, if we want to buy them now, do you think theyll sell?

Theyll probably sell, but at the same time, theres a good chance the price will go up.

Lin Yi smiled mysteriously. Its not a probability, its a certainty!

Why are you so sure?

Under the influence of capitalism, those people have all become money-minded. And they themselves will have determined that even if the price of the drugs goes up, the Huaxians will buy them at a high price. As you said, they know the Huaxian way, and they knows that the Huaxian people rely heavily on the drugs. Therefore, they will have no doubts about our motives!

And? Do you still want to buy it?

Of course. And buy as many as you can!

That would play right into their hands.

Youre too shortsighted.

Liang Ruoxu was stunned by Lin Yis words. What do you mean?

After the purchase, as soon as their goods arrive at customs, confiscate them all. Dont let a single box be released!

Liang Ruoxu seemed to understand what Lin Yi meant.

He felt that this move was a little too much.

You dont have the power to sway the relevant authorities, but you do have the power to confiscate these goods. They will both work pretty much the same way. Moreover, you dont have to take any risks. No ones going to invite you for tea to discuss this matter if you do this.

Now, think about it. There are lot of hospitals all over the country, and they pay good money for these drugs, too, since they will be struggling as well. Theres no way around this. However, Zhonghai has the largest s.h.i.+pping terminal in the world, and it is a world-cla.s.s trade area. By doing this, you could effectively cut off their distribution channels across the country at a single point. You could tie up more than eighty percent of their stock here in Zhonghai. Isnt that exciting?