#40 - Chapter 40 The Plan Begins
“I see!” Yan Zhengping understood.
At the same time, he had an even higher opinion of this base.
Things that the entire country of China couldn't figure out all had answers here, it was truly amazing.
“Commander Yan, to be honest, although I need crystal cores, I don't want the soldiers to risk their lives to get them. So, I propose a compromise, listen to it.” Dongfang Chen said.
“Speak!” Yan Zhengping said.
“I'll give you 100 sets of equipment on credit for the first batch, to equip some of the soldiers. With the protection of the equipment, it will definitely be much easier for the soldiers to obtain crystal cores. You can replenish me after you have collected enough crystal cores.” Dongfang Chen said.
“Aren't you worried that I will default on the debt?” Yan Zhengping asked.
“Commander Yan is joking. Our cooperation has only just begun, what are a few pieces of clothing?” Dongfang Chen said with a smile.
Yan Zhengping increasingly felt that the young man in front of him was good, and the initial sense of alienation was gone.
“What is your quoted price for this combat suit?” Yan Zhengping asked.
“100 crystal cores per piece, no bargaining.” Dongfang Chen said.
Yan Zhengping pondered slightly. Although he felt it was a bit expensive, it was expensive for a reason. So, he agreed:
“Okay! Then it's settled.”
That's how men buy things: if they like it, they have to buy it no matter how expensive it is. If they don't like it, they don't want it even if it's free.
Yan Fangfang actually didn't remind her dad to haggle, which surprised Dongfang Chen a bit.
After discussing the combat suit, Dongfang Chen also introduced the laser gun.
However, the laser gun had limited damage and was limited by the scene. Energy bars had to be purchased separately, which really didn't interest him, so he could only give up.
After talking about these things, it was time for dinner.
Dongfang Chen asked people to bring some food, and also brought a bottle of high-proof Fenjiu. The two of them began to exchange cups in the office.
At about 8 o'clock in the evening, a messenger came in to report an emergency call from the military headquarters.
Yan Zhengping took the call and said:
“This is Yan Zhengping.”
“What?” Yan Zhengping stood up, the alcohol instantly dissipating.
“Are you sure?”
“Okay, okay, okay!”
“Immediately seal off the laboratory building, no one is allowed to enter or leave. All relevant personnel must sign a confidentiality agreement. All experimental samples and results must be sealed. Set this matter as top secret, no one is allowed to access it without permission!”
Yan Zhengping paced back and forth excitedly while issuing orders.
He hung up the phone and sat down. He looked at Dongfang Chen, then at Yan Fangfang.
The two of them also knew something was up, so they just looked at him without saying anything.
“Tell me your request!” Yan Zhengping said to Dongfang Chen.
“What request?” Dongfang Chen pretended to be stupid.
“Contribute the technical data.” Yan Zhengping said.
“Commander Yan! What nonsense are you talking about? How is that possible!” Dongfang Chen refused.
“Hmph! I'm telling you, you can't protect this thing on your own.” Yan Zhengping reminded him.
“Then can you protect it?” Dongfang Chen asked back with a smile.
“You!” Yan Zhengping was depressed, unexpectedly looked down upon.
But thinking about it, he was just one of the 19 councilors. If they all came to put pressure on him, it would be enough to give him a headache.
“Commander Yan, do you know what kind of person is unscrupulous? I'll tell you, someone who has nothing! So, let's talk about the price.” Dongfang Chen said.
Yan Zhengping didn't insist anymore and asked:
“Let's hear your quote.”
“200 crystal cores per dose.” Dongfang Chen replied.
So cheap?
That was Yan Zhengping's first reaction.
This was a life-saving thing, someone would snatch it up even for 20,000 crystal cores.
But after thinking for a moment, he felt that it wasn't necessarily the case.
This thing was still hoped to be used by ordinary people. For ordinary people, this price was very high.
Yan Zhengping was repeatedly considering the price.
Dongfang Chen took the opportunity to glance at Yan Fangfang, wondering why she didn't haggle.
I haven't even said the lines I prepared.
Yan Fangfang understood his meaning and gave an indifferent expression, meaning she didn't care.
“Sigh, this father and daughter, really... unpredictable.” Dongfang Chen looked like he had seen through everything.
In fact, Yan Fangfang didn't speak for her father for two reasons:
First: Who told him not to trust people.
Second: Dongfang Chen needed resources, a lot of resources. With resources, he would have a greater chance of defeating the virus.
So, she didn't help Dongfang Chen to collude with her father, which was already fulfilling her duty as a good daughter.
“Okay, that's the price. However, you can only sell your antigen to me.” Yan Zhengping said after thinking for a long time.
“Commander Yan, I'm sorry. I can give you a maximum of 80%, that's the limit.” Dongfang Chen refused.
Dongfang Chen said 80% on the surface, but in reality, he was just fooling people. He reserved 60% for Niu Xingwang, leaving only 40%, so where did 80% come from for him? In reality, he would only give him 30%, keeping 10% for himself.
Why could he do this? The reason was simple, because no one knew his production capacity. He could say it was any percentage he wanted, he could just make it up.
“You silly kid! I'm protecting you, don't you understand?” Yan Zhengping was amused.
“Commander Yan, a famous person doesn't speak frankly. Since I have the ability to produce antigens, can I not have the strength to protect myself? So, you don't need to worry about safety. In addition, although I'm giving you 80% of the production, I have an additional request.” Dongfang Chen said.
“What request?”
“It cannot be sold publicly.” Dongfang Chen replied.
“What kind of medicine is this kid selling in his gourd? Why can't I understand it at all?” Yan Zhengping was confused.
He couldn't figure it out after thinking for a long time, so he simply asked:
“Why?”
“There's no why, because you don't have the ability.” Dongfang Chen said.
“You!...” Yan Zhengping pointed at him, unable to speak.
Damn it! Did I not look at the almanac when I went out today? I've been looked down upon by this kid repeatedly.
“Commander Yan, I don't mean to look down on you. I'm doing this for your own good. Think about it, you have the vaccine and you're selling it at such a high price, how will the ordinary people evaluate you? How will other councilors criticize you? Your position is too high, you have too many concerns, so don't wade into this water. Moreover, the production capacity is very low in the short term, only 2 doses a day, it's not even enough to sell.” Dongfang Chen patiently explained to him, also giving him a way out.
“Only two doses a day?” Yan Zhengping asked disdainfully.
See, exactly the same reaction as Yan Fangfang's initial reaction.
“Yes!” Dongfang Chen replied very confidently, never showing any timidity when lying.
“Then what's there to talk about! It's settled then.” Yan Zhengping agreed simply.
Two doses a day wasn't even enough to fill the gaps between his teeth, there was no surplus to sell.
…
The two of them discussed until dawn.
In the middle, Yan Zhengping learned more about the red oxygen, he had to prepare for this in advance.
Finally, it was agreed that Yan Fangfang would act as an intermediary, fully responsible for the transactions between them.
In addition, Dongfang Chen told Yan Zhengping that after they left, the base would be destroyed. After that, the base would "no longer exist". And the destroyer was Yan Zhengping himself.
Was he making himself the scapegoat?
However, Yan Zhengping considered it and agreed.
Do extraordinary things in extraordinary times.
If the secrets of the base were exposed in the future, a "destroyed" base would be safer than an existing base.
If someone came to Yan Zhengping, at most he would not admit it, nor would he deny it, it was right not to express his position.
Sun Tzu's Art of War says: The best defense is not to let people know where to attack.
Without a target to attack, the base would naturally be safe.
December 10, 2054 AD.
At dawn.
Dongfang Chen stood on the wall, watching Yan Zhengping, Yan Fangfang and others board the plane.
Subsequently, Zhang Yuankui and Ling Zhenhai also left the base with their simulated mechanical dogs.
Dongfang Chen stood on the wall for a long time, until the two disappeared from sight, then he turned and descended the wall.
Subsequently, under the destruction of countless bee ants, the base's walls and ground buildings were reduced to ruins….
