From the start of the game until now, Qin Cheng has obtained a total of 2 bottles of M class drugs.

Although Chen Guangming and Bai Zilan have made it clear that they will no longer sell any M class drugs to Zheng Chunhua, they bundled and sold some during their last meeting.

During the first meeting, Zheng Chunhua bought one bottle of each of the four types of drugs from Chen Guangming and Bai Zilan.

During the second meeting, Zheng Chunhua did not reach a deal with Chen Guangming, but traded with Bai Zilan for two bottles of M class drugs and one bottle of O class drugs.

Therefore, Zheng Chunhua has a total of 4 bottles of M class drugs, one bottle of C class, two bottles of O class, and one bottle of F class. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Two of these bottles were gradually given to Qin Cheng, with Zheng Chunhua keeping one bottle, and another doctor holding the other bottle.

Since each player only needs 3 pills to heal, and each bottle contains 5 pills, giving them all to one player would cause waste. Hence, Qin Cheng has already allocated the drugs in advance.

Li Haoqiang took out the Medical Card and was ready to swipe it on the trading machine.

But Qin Cheng stopped him: "Don’t swipe the card, just take it."

Li Haoqiang was stunned for a moment: "Huh? Can I just take it directly?"

Qin Cheng nodded: "The game rules do not explicitly prohibit the act of ’giving drugs.’

"Of course, this will certainly be regarded as a ’breaching transaction,’ but a single breaching transaction will only deduct 10% of the revenue from the drug seller upon leaving.

"However, if we trade through the trading machine according to game rules, ’infection’ will occur, meaning I would need another 3 pills of M class drugs to treat myself.

"In a medication shortage situation, curing one infected means the cost of twice the drugs, which is clearly not worthwhile.

"By giving drugs this way, I shouldn’t get infected, saving on medication.

"Of course, this is my first time attempting this, not entirely sure if it will work, but it’s worth a try."

Li Haoqiang felt a bit guilty: "But doctor, you spent medical points to purchase these drugs from Sales!"

Qin Cheng explained: "It’s alright, you can consider this as ’credit.’

"After three rounds of the game, once your fatal pain is cured, you can come find me to buy some ordinary drugs for regular pain relief.

"Include the 900 points from this transaction into the profit margin for ordinary drugs.

"I can’t sell drugs at a loss myself; I will also try to ensure I am not at a disadvantage when leaving this game."

Li Haoqiang was very moved: "Doctor... thank you, thank you so much!

"To have a doctor like you in Zone D, we are really fortunate!"

Qin Cheng didn’t say anything more, just motioned for Li Haoqiang to directly take the drug bottle from the table.

Before Li Haoqiang, another ordinary patient was selected as the Infected, and Qin Cheng used the same method to deliver drugs to him.

This is like exploiting a loophole in the rules, avoiding wasting more medication due to infection, but it also means the transaction between both parties is not protected by the rules, relying only on mutual trust and integrity.

However, after taking the drug bottle, Li Haoqiang unscrewed it and showed a hint of hesitation.

"Doctor, are these the only unsealed drugs available?

"Are there any sealed ones?

"And is there any other type of drug available? Is it only M class?"

Qin Cheng looked at him and said truthfully: "There are four types of special drugs, but only M class drugs are the best.

"C class drugs cannot completely eliminate special pain, and O class and F class drugs have relatively strong side effects.

"The price of each bottle of M class drugs is generally around 1500 medical points, with some fluctuations in the price auditors get from Sales, which roughly translates to about 300 points per pill.

"More drugs don’t mean better, one pill is already enough to completely relieve the pain. Taking more only increases the potential for drug addiction and amplifies the side effects, which is pointless."

Li Haoqiang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then...Doctor, can you sell me a few more pills?

"Because when there are multiple patients sending requests to you at the same time, you can’t determine who the Infected is.

"But if I’m in the resting room, it’s easier to assess.

"At that time, I can directly sell the special drugs to them, saving lives faster."

Qin Cheng shook his head: "No need.

"If another Infected appears, you should not trade with them, but let the Infected come to see the doctor.

"Those not Infected should not apply.

"This ensures the Infected can get treatment promptly and everyone remains safe."

Li Haoqiang remained silent for a while, then asked, "Then... Doctor, can I buy two pills of O or F class drugs?

"Even if these have side effects, I can just take less, right?

"Since it’s just for pain relief, what harm is there in taking just one pill?"

Qin Cheng looked at Li Haoqiang and said honestly, "Whether as a doctor or as a player, I will not sell these two types of drugs to any patient.

"From a doctor’s perspective, the risks and addictiveness of these two drugs far exceed those of M class drugs.

"The game rules have stated that these drugs are modeled after real-world drugs, but at the same time, their effects and side effects are greatly enhanced.

"Immediate effectiveness is one characteristic of enhancement, for example.

"These drugs are far more dangerous than you might think.

"From the perspective of game rules, the ultimate goal the Imitator designed this game for is to harvest visa time, and from the existing mechanism, drug abuse and ensuing player deaths are the most likely harvesting methods.

"I know that with most players’ self-control, once they obtain O or F class drugs, they are likely to overdose, leading to addiction and unforeseen consequences.

"Therefore, doctors and auditors should control the circulation.

"This is the only way to ensure that all players safely leave the game."

Li Haoqiang seemed to want to say something, but eventually said nothing. He just nodded and put the bottle containing three M class pills into his pocket.

Qin Cheng added, "These words are not just for you, this attitude is the same for all patients.

"If you encounter other players in the resting room, you can pass on my message.

"In this game, you patients don’t need to do anything.

"I will strive to provide you the best possible M class drugs with the least side effects and endeavor to heal every player.

"After an Infected appears, just like now, don’t conduct internal trades leading to fatal pain, ensure the Infected applies to me at the earliest possible time.

"Those not suffering from special pain don’t need to apply.

"The other doctor applies the same principle."

Li Haoqiang nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave the clinic.

...

Qin Cheng returned to his original position and continued to ponder over the game strategy.

Li Haoqiang’s questions made him feel a bit worried, but he quickly brushed the concern aside.

This kind of worry was pointless.

Very soon, pain swept over him.

Qin Cheng silently took out and ingested an I class drug, the pain was quickly suppressed, leaving only a mild prickly and burning sensation.