Chapter 550: Chapter 550: The Same Kind of People

"You purposely kept it under wraps, hinting to divert the topic to M-class medication, and then pretended that my information made you decide to buy more M-class medication, all to hide the fact that ’you know the uniqueness of M-class medication.’

"But unfortunately, I’m in sales, such simple craftiness won’t escape my eyes."

Zheng Chunhua exhaled deeply, indeed, Chen Guangming never brought M-class medication from the start, high purchase price and low profit margin was just one of the reasons, or merely an excuse.

The real reason was that he already knew this drug was special, so he deliberately didn’t sell it.

However, after this confrontation, both parties no longer needed further concealment, transforming into a more direct confrontation.

Zheng Chunhua’s face darkened: "Fine, since you have made things clear, I won’t keep it under wraps either.

"I only want M-class medication, don’t need O-class and F-class.

"If you sell to me, I can allow you a certain profit margin, definitely could consume all your current medical points, just less profit.

"But if you don’t sell to me, it’s fine too.

"Because there’s another salesperson.

"Her attitude is clearly better than yours, and the offered drug prices are evidently more sincere."

In Zheng Chunhua’s view, Chen Guangming shouldn’t have other choices.

Because the auditor’s position is special, to sell drugs to Zone D, one must go through the auditor.

Chen Guangming and Bai Zilan belong to different communities, unknown to each other, and the two sales rooms are not connected by doors, unable to directly communicate.

This can also be seen as a type of mini ’prisoner’s dilemma,’ where Zheng Chunhua as the auditor is unquestionably the advantaged party.

Of course, based on the rules, players theoretically have a possibility of communication: first select a room for ’surveillance,’ identify who exactly is in the room, and then initiate a call.

But this operation has a premise that one must recognize who this player exactly is, because the player’s community and name are written on the chest nameplate, which cannot be seen in the surveillance footage.

And Chen Guangming and Bai Zilan are clearly players from different communities, the possibility of recognizing and colluding with each other is quite low.

If it were ordinary players, apart from compromising to the auditor, there’s no other way.

However, Chen Guangming was unconcerned, he relaxed his posture slightly: "No problem, then just procure from that salesperson."

...

Zheng Chunhua hesitated for a moment, Chen Guangming’s reaction was unexpected.

Is it bluffing, or there’s some other hidden reason?

Chen Guangming chuckled: "No need to guess, let me tell you why.

"Because, the sales channel to Zone C has already been thoroughly opened by me.

"Auditors, doctors, and even patients, each link is already unimpeded, so as long as I dump drugs to Zone C, I can earn sufficient profit.

"As for Zone D...

"You can continue insisting on only needing M-class medication, but I won’t sell.

"The meager profit from M-class medication doesn’t interest me.

"Moreover, I already know M-class medication is quite special, and important for you. But precisely because of this, I won’t sell.

"If you can buy M-class medication through other channels, I have nothing to say, it’s just business, willing to bet and accept loss.

"However... I still advise you not to be overly optimistic.

"In this game, players selected as ’salespeople’ are most likely the same category of people.

"What can’t be obtained from me is likely also unobtainable from other salespeople."

This round of the game ended, and both parties couldn’t reach a consensus.

The medication brought by Chen Guangming was entirely not what Zheng Chunhua wanted, so no transaction occurred.

Chen Guangming got up and prepared to leave.

But before leaving, he turned around and said: "Your idea is noble, and I respect that.

"But in the life-and-death game of the Walkway, does it really hold significance?

"Think it over, once you understand, come find me.

"I can take you to make a fortune together, at least earn three to five thousand Visa time in this game."

Watching Chen Guangming leave, Zheng Chunhua silently sighed.

Every auditor faces two salespeople, but each salesperson also faces two different zones.

If Chen Guangming’s words are true, the entire Zone C has already fallen, with him completely opening up the auditor-doctor-patient chain, then the profits from Zone C are indeed ample enough.

Chen Guangming truly doesn’t need to sell M-class medication to Zone D: instead of concerning with that paltry income, it’s better to forgo it for a higher return possibility.

The possibility of Zone D also completely falling.

Zheng Chunhua and Qin Cheng certainly don’t want to see such a situation unfold, luckily they have another option: another salesperson, Bai Zilan.

...

The fifth round of the game.

Zheng Chunhua met Bai Zilan again.

"Hello, Uncle!

"According to what you said, this time I bought more M-class and O-class medication."

While speaking, Bai Zilan placed several white medicine bottles on the table.

Zheng Chunhua glanced briefly, finding nearly ten bottles, yet only two were M-class medication, the rest were O-class.

He frowned slightly, dissatisfied with this outcome.

Because previously, Zheng Chunhua specifically asked for O-class medication merely as a cover, in reality, he only wanted M-class, but didn’t want to reveal unnecessary information to the sales by specifying M-class medication.

So he additionally asked for O-class medication as a guise.

Had Bai Zilan brought five bottles each of M and O-class medication, Zheng Chunhua could choose to buy all five bottles of M-class medication, O-class as a cover, buying two bottles symbolically.

But now the greater concern is, why did Bai Zilan buy like this?

Did she also, like Chen Guangming, realize the uniqueness of M-class medication, so deliberately bought less?

Zheng Chunhua didn’t directly question because that might still leak information. Before Bai Zilan laid her cards on the table, he must continue the act.

"Alright, then I’ll first take 2 bottles of M-class medication and 3 bottles of O-class this time.

"According to your previous quote, 1400 and 300 respectively, I’ll give you 3700 in total, is that okay?

"However, why is there a difference in the quantities of these two drugs?

"I still hope you can stabilize the supply afterwards, in that case, I might consider only procuring from you, not going to meet another salesperson.

"What do you think?"

Bai Zilan was delighted: "Of course, that’s great! No problem.

"But uncle, you seem to particularly favor M-class medication, why? Is it because it’s expensive?

"But relying solely on price to judge its value is too arbitrary, isn’t it? Uncle, did you discern its prototype?"

Zheng Chunhua paused for a moment, shook his head: "No, currently I’m also unsure of the differences between these medications.

"Didn’t I also buy more O-class medication?

"I’m just curious, why is there a discrepancy in the quantities of these two drugs, does the vending machine there have a restricted purchase rule?"

Bai Zilan shook her head: "Not at all.

"However... Uncle, starting from the next round of the game, the 1400 per bottle price for M-class medication might not work."

Zheng Chunhua couldn’t help but frown slightly: "Why? Are you trying to raise the price on the spot?"

Bai Zilan hurriedly waved her hands: "No, no, no, actually it’s because... the auditor from Zone A also specifically wants M-class medication, and she’s willing to pay 1800 per bottle.

"I find this price very suitable, therefore, I’ve already agreed to prioritize supplying her.

"My medical points are also limited, M-class’s high sale price, if purchased too much to stock might have turnover issues, so...

"I’m prioritizing supplying Zone A, only splitting a small portion of M-class medication to sell here.

"Uncle, don’t be angry, I also have to consider my own risks, sincerely sorry..."

Bai Zilan very earnestly apologized.

She suddenly remembered something else: "Right, Uncle, shall I give you a sample as a bonus? It’s what I took before, there are still four pills inside, you can have it first, next round of the game, I’ll try to bring more for you..."

As she spoke, Bai Zilan took out a bottle of M-class medication from her pocket.

Zheng Chunhua extended his hand, received it, unscrewed the cap, glanced inside, the seal was broken, with only four pills inside.

He thought about it, temporarily setting it aside: "Alright, but I can’t purchase at the original price for opened medication.

"Adding it all together, I’ll give you 4500.

"If Zone A really pays 1800 per bottle for M-class medication... I can match the price here too."

Zheng Chunhua wasn’t sure if the other auditor truly was willing to pay 1800 for M-class medication, this might be Bai Zilan deliberately lying to him, or it could be true.

But no matter what, Zheng Chunhua’s immediate priority is acquiring enough M-class medication, so when a large outbreak of infected occurs later, there’ll be enough medication to alleviate pain.

Letting these sales earn a bit more in the earlier rounds makes no big difference, having a surplus of M-class medication later is better for bargaining with the sales.

Bai Zilan didn’t raise any objections either, she promptly nodded: "Okay, okay."

Zheng Chunhua unscrewed the caps of the other three bottles, checked carefully for any damage on the bottle and seal, then properly stored them, completing the transaction with Bai Zilan by swiping the Medical Card.

Bai Zilan took the remaining unsold O-class pain medication and left the room.