Chapter 400: Scarcity and Human Relationships

"what?"

On the other end of the phone, the superior said in surprise:

"This pill will cost the foreign patient 1,500 US dollars. Will he be willing to buy it?"

His reaction was exactly the same as Dean Lu's just now. They were both extremely shocked and looked incredible.

That is to say, they communicated over the phone. Otherwise, if they talked about this matter in person, he really wanted to ask Wang Mengde about it.

Did you add an extra zero when you said it just now, or did you say the selling price of a box of five pills was the price of one pill.

This price is really too outrageous.

In the eyes of the superiors, even if a pill is extremely precious, the price would be at most three to five hundred dollars.

After all, he was very clear about the cost of the 'Rejuvenation Pill', which was only about 15 yuan.

Also because it is impossible to produce on a large scale, the price has been relatively stable for a long time.

"Yes, leader. Comrade Wang Mengde just suggested that we should set the price higher so that it can appear precious and let those foreigners know that this is a good thing.

Otherwise, if the price is too low, people may not believe that the effect of this medicine is so powerful.

In addition, due to raw material reasons, large-scale production is impossible now or in the future.

Therefore, things are more valuable because they are rare. In order for the country to gain greater benefits, the price must be set high.”

"The most important thing is that this drug is not for ordinary people to take. Its consumers will be dignitaries and wealthy people from various countries.

These people don't care whether the drug costs three to five hundred dollars or one thousand five hundred dollars. What they care about is whether it works.

As long as the effect meets their needs, even if the price increases in the future, it will not cause their dissatisfaction.

Compared with life and health, a little money is not that precious, and those smart people will know what is more important. "

Although he couldn't see what was happening on the other end of the line, Dean Lu still stood there respectfully and answered.

He had the same doubts and concerns at the beginning. Later, Wang Mengde explained to him for a long time and finally convinced him.

After a long while, the voice of the superior came from the other end of the phone:

"Since Comrade Wang Mengde has made such a suggestion, he must have his reasons, and we will consider it carefully.

And what you said makes a lot of sense. Our drug is targeted at wealthy people, who definitely don’t mind spending a little more.”

Finished the phone call with my superior.

Dean Lu put the phone away, then sat in the chair and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

The weather in July is really too hot.

This year it is exceptionally hot. Even with an electric fan blowing continuously, it is still a blast of hot air.

He glanced at Wang Mengde, who was sitting opposite him without any expression or sweating, and thought for a moment before saying:

"Comrade Wang Mengde, after the higher-ups have finalized the price of the 'Rejuvenation Pill', I'll tell you that you will be the one to communicate with the foreign patient.

When communicating, if they react strongly and express dissatisfaction with the price, you should not argue with them. "

"Don't worry, Dean, I know what to do.

Besides, the price I mentioned may really not be a big deal to that foreign patient.

I have inquired about it. His family assets are among the largest in the world and are considered one of the richest people in the world.

Even though one pill a day costs 1,500 dollars, it’s only about 500,000 dollars a year. For them, it’s just a drop in the bucket.”

"They are even willing to pay more than this as long as they can stay alive.

What’s more, our medicine is unique and a necessity for him. Even if he knows the price is high, he has to accept it.”

Wang Mengde said very confidently.

later generations.

But he knew that even ordinary people, after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, would spend all of a family's savings, or even take on huge foreign debts, in order to stay alive.

In the end, most of them end up losing both their money and their lives.

This is just for ordinary people. Rich people have to spend even more money to treat illnesses or prolong their lives.

According to legend, some wealthy people spend millions a day just to prolong their lives, and they need to spend this much money every day.

Over the past ten years, a total of more than ten billion yuan has been spent.

Therefore, he was certain that Alexander would be willing to pay in order to prolong his life, even if it was only to add one more day.

this day,

Nanluoguxiang.

When Wang Mengde returned to the alley, the sun had already set.

But the residual heat is still very powerful.

Not to mention people, even the cicadas in the trees seemed weak.

Only the half-grown children are full of energy and do not care about the hot weather, playing games in groups outside.

Even when the adults at home called me to go home for dinner, I was still reluctant.

The same is true for the brothers Wang Yuandi and Wang Yuanxun.

Under the big locust tree at the entrance of the alley, they and a few other kids gathered together, playing no one knew what they were playing. Even though sweat was dripping from their foreheads, they didn't care.

"Yuandi, Yuanxun, go home and have dinner quickly. Come out and play after dinner."

Wang Mengde stopped his bicycle and greeted loudly.

"Dad, you're off work."

The two little guys are already thirteen or fourteen years old. They are tall and strong. If it weren’t for their childish faces, people who don’t know them would think they are adults.

"Dad, this tomato is delicious, please try it."

Wang Yuandi handed a red tomato in his hand to Wang Mengde.

"And cucumbers. This eagle head is also very crispy."

Next to him, Wang Yuanxun, not to be outdone, held up a cucumber shaped like an eagle's head in his hand and spoke.

"Okay, let me taste it."

Wang Mengde reached out to take the cucumber and tomato, and handed the bicycle to his son to push.

He didn't mind the dirt and wiped it roughly with his hand, then took a bite. Suddenly, a sour and sweet taste exploded in his taste buds.

Well, the tomatoes of this era still taste good.

Not only does it have flavor, but even though it's not very red, there's nothing raw inside. It's also crunchy and juicy.

After finishing the tomato in a few bites, he ate the cucumber, touched his hands, and asked:

"Where did this come from?"

Looking at the white and black spots on their faces, they don't look like they just came out of the house.

This must have been given by someone else.

really.

Wang Yuandi explained first:

"Dad, this is Grandpa Huang from next door. He passed by the entrance of the alley and saw us playing. He gave us a few eagle-head cucumbers and five tomatoes to quench our thirst.

We didn’t finish it, and these are the ones left.”

Wang Mengde understood that the Grandpa Huang his son was talking about was Uncle Huang from the next yard.

The two families have always had a good relationship and often interact with each other.

Arrived at home.

The meal is ready.

Seeing them coming back together, Ran Xiaomei quickly told the children to prepare the food and prepare to eat.

She was fiddling with a piece of meat in the kitchen with a frown on her face. "Mom, it's time to eat. You can clean up the kitchen after we finish eating."

After Wang Mengde sat down, he found that Ran Xiaomei had not come yet, so he hurriedly greeted her.

The dinner table.

Two meat dishes.

Few people picked up the plate of stir-fried pork belly with vegetables, but everyone only tried two pieces of the stewed pork ribs.

The most popular dishes are tomatoes cut into dice and mixed with sugar, as well as mixed cucumbers.

Whether adults or children, they all kept using chopsticks to pick up these two dishes.

Even He Shengnan had a good appetite.

Seeing her daughter-in-law eating so happily, Ran Xiaomei said with a smile:

"Shengnan likes these two dishes. I'll go to the grocery store tomorrow and buy some more of them. I don't know if the ones in the grocery store are fresh."

"Mom, didn't you buy the tomatoes and cucumbers today?"

He Shengnan picked up another piece of tomato with chopsticks and put it in her mouth. After eating it, she asked casually.

"Today's isn't the one, it was sent by your Uncle Huang from next door.

He went back to his father-in-law's house with your fourth aunt today, and when he came back, he brought back a lot of vegetables that he grew himself.

They are all freshly picked, and the cucumbers still have flowers and thorns on top. "

Ran Xiaomei moved the small bowl of tomatoes mixed with sugar closer to her daughter-in-law and began to explain.

Then she sighed again and continued:

"You've all had enough meat. Meng De still has more than half of the top-quality pork belly he brought back from work left. I just smelled it and it seems to have some flavor.

Just tell me, it would be such a shame if this broke and had to be thrown away.

In the past, when times were difficult, many families could not eat meat once a month, and it was the same in our family.

Now that conditions have improved a little, they have begun to waste food and good things.”

She muttered for a long time, then picked up the food that Yaya dropped on the table and put it in her own bowl.

In the past two or three years, the supplies at home have suddenly become extremely abundant. The food, clothing and daily necessities that were previously scarce are now available as long as we want them. I wouldn’t say we can get as much as we want, but the family simply can’t use them all.

It has even developed to the point where things that were considered good in the past are now avoided.

On the contrary, the coarse grains, wild vegetables and vegetables of the past have become very popular.

This was a little difficult for her to accept for a while.

"Mom, the meat smells bad, so don't cook it or you'll get a stomachache.

I think it would be better to give it to Uncle Huang's family, which would be considered as a gift in return."

Wang Mengde said hurriedly when he heard that the meat had some flavor.

The weather is so hot now, many things are easy to rot, especially food. Not to mention overnight, even half a day may spoil it.

As for whether giving the slightly flavorful meat to Uncle Huang would cause trouble or lead to gossip behind one's back.

He thought these would never happen.

This is top-quality pork belly. Uncle Huang and his friends use it to cook and eat. If someone has diarrhea, they won’t think there’s something wrong with the meat.

Instead, they would think that they had not eaten much meat for a long time and that they ate too much greasy pork belly, which caused their stomach upset.

"Well, you can give it to your Fourth Uncle Huang's family. This way it won't be wasted."

Wang Hao, who was drinking a little wine nearby, also agreed.

Although Ran Xiaomei felt a little distressed, she also knew that this was the best outcome, so she remained silent, which was tantamount to her consent in disguise.

"Yuan Di, go take that piece of meat to your Grandpa Huang's house next door. Come back quickly and then continue eating.

If you go early, maybe they can use the meat to cook a dish."

Wang Mengde ordered.

Around seven or eight o'clock.

Wang Mengde was enjoying the cool in the middle courtyard and chatting with his neighbors.

Uncle Huang walked over with a few bundles of vegetables in his hands.

"Meng De, I went to the countryside today and brought back a lot of vegetables. I'll give you some to taste."

"Thank you, Uncle Huang. This dish looks fresh."

"I'm glad you like it. If I go to the countryside again, I'll bring some more back to your family."

As Uncle Huang said this, he placed a few bundles of vegetables in front of him.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to deliver it directly to home, but at this time, someone in the house would usually be taking a shower.

When the neighbors in the courtyard saw this scene, they all had different expressions.

Some were thinking whether they should go to the countryside to get some fresh vegetables and find an excuse to send them to Wang Mengde's family.

Some people speculated whether the two families had something going on in private.

the next day.

Before going out.

While Ran Xiaomei was clearing the dishes on the table, she said to Wang Mengde:
"Meng De, the weather has been quite hot recently, so you should bring back less meat, especially the fatty ones. Every time we cook at home, the fat meat is left over and no one eats it."

She spoke in a very low voice, fearing that others might hear her.

Nowadays, if someone says that he doesn’t like fatty meat, most people will look at him as if he is a fool.

There really is not enough oil and water. Everyone’s stomach is lacking oil and water.

Fat not only provides people with a lot of oil and water, but also can be refined into lard, which can be saved and eaten slowly.

Even if you don’t use it to cook, just mixing lard with rice or putting it in steamed buns will make you feel very happy.

"Got it, Mom. I won't bring back pork these days. If there's any good beef shank, I can bring some back to braise."

Wang Mengde pushed his bicycle out and agreed in a low voice.

When I arrived at the unit, the first thing I met was President Lu.

The superiors have already determined the price of the "Rejuvenation Pill".

After discussion among the leaders, they felt that Wang Mengde’s analysis was very correct and the price was also appropriate.

So the price of one pill was set at a high price of $1,500.

In the most luxurious intensive care unit.

Although Alexander still looked old, he was in very good spirits.

Today, he actually chatted and laughed with the servants who served him, which was rare.

The reason for this change was that he felt that his condition was under most of its control.

In the past, after about ten days or half a month, his aging would be very obvious.

Half a month had passed since he took the 'Rejuvenation Pill' and some medicine prescribed by Wang Mengde.

During this period, he felt that his physical condition was pretty good, not much different from before taking the medicine.

This is a good phenomenon.

So, when Wang Mengde led a group of people in, he was still in the mood to make a few jokes.

"By the way, Doctor Wang, how much is that medicine per pill? Do you have any news?"

Alexander asked carefully.

He is not afraid of anything else now, but he is worried about the supply of "Rejuvenation Pill".

(End of this chapter)