Chapter 39

Even those who have been vaccinated can still transmit the flu virus. The most crucial issue now is how to reduce the number of infections.

However, the fact that the couple is releasing this information now will only cause panic and will not solve any practical problems. In fact, it may even backfire and delay the successful development of the vaccine.

Su Wanqiao thought carefully about the details of this part of the story in the book, including what important things happened after the pandemic ended.

"I remember the book mentioned many people reselling overpriced drugs. Because of the shortage of medicine during the pandemic, many fever and cold medications were driven to exorbitant prices. If the Fu Family could become the largest pharmaceutical company in the country, the largest influenza drug research and development company, or even the leading company in medical devices and protective equipment, they could control the quantity, price, and distribution channels of drugs, effectively preventing the skyrocketing prices of expensive drugs and ensuring many people receive timely treatment without severe long-term consequences."

"Also, hospitals need to prepare more beds and train, recruit, and hire more medical personnel before the pandemic arrives."

"The most important point is influence and credibility. If we can raise public awareness of disease prevention and encourage people to buy masks, face shields, and disinfectants, we can definitely reduce the spread of the virus. If everyone knows how to prevent the virus, I believe that even if the virus returns a year from now, and we don't know its origin, we can still control the infection to a minimum."

When Fu Huaiyan heard Su Wanqiao's suggestions, he felt they resonated with him deeply. His current goal was to minimize the number of infections and prevent the epidemic from becoming a threat to the nation.

"I understand. Your suggestions are all very reasonable. We must improve the credibility and influence of enterprises. Although it's difficult to monopolize the research and development of flu drugs in just one year, it's not impossible. In fact, it's a problem. If I could become the largest pharmaceutical group, I would have the first two factors. Then, the common sense and news about preventing infectious diseases would naturally influence the public. If we could include this disease prevention knowledge in textbooks, that would be even better."

"Just run for this year's National People's Congress representative. Anything is possible as long as you work hard."

Su Wanqiao was completely dazed upon hearing this.

My impression of the book is completely different from when I first transmigrated here; in fact, it's vastly different.

She couldn't help but sigh.

[Isn't Fu Huaiyan supposed to be the main villain? Is it really okay for him to be so upright and responsible...? Have their roles reversed with the male lead?]

The man beside him emphasized again, "Of course there's no problem. So what if we're villains? Villains have a conscience too, okay? And so what if we're the male lead? He still does inhuman things. Although the Fu Family are villains, we've only been given roles. In reality, everyone in the Fu Family is of very good character, naturally upright and responsible."

Su Wanqiao nodded, agreeing.

However, the next second Fu Huaiyan asked, "Qiaoqiao, if the Fu Family wants to become the largest pharmaceutical group in the country, it needs to acquire some smaller pharmaceutical groups. I don't want to be too ruthless and target innocent companies. Are there any lawbreakers like Song Sihan who you can recommend?"

"..."

Su Wanqiao was speechless.

He had just praised his integrity when he immediately started thinking about taking over others.

Where is the kindness in this?

However, Song Sihan's situation is truly a blessing in disguise.

Su Wanqiao was speechless because Fu Huaiyan were opportunistic. There's no such thing as a coincidence; even if there were, they'd all be peripheral figures, not worth considering. So she couldn't help but complain.

[Do you think criminals are as common as cabbages? You can't just recommend them without permission.]

"..."

Chapter 39

However, after thinking about it carefully, Su Wanqiao realized that after the male Gu Yubai's company developed the vaccine, the drugs they launched also basically monopolized the market.

Moreover, to avoid competition from peers, Gu Yubai used various means to suppress and acquire many pharmaceutical companies during the height of the pandemic.

The protagonist's usual method is to target the other company's taxes. 80% of the competitors he targets have tax problems, and even if they don't, other illegal business operations will be discovered.

One of the most serious incidents was the issue of counterfeit N95 masks that did not meet medical standards.

When face masks were in short supply, many medical device manufacturers used substandard materials to produce toxic masks in order to save costs.

Such masks not only offer no protection but also pose a serious threat to human health; they are truly harmful products.

Gu Yubai wanted to monopolize the mask business, but he also had leverage over these companies. He knew that many groups were manipulating the high-priced drug scandal behind the scenes. The profit margins of these high-priced drugs were basically 300%, and the amount of money involved was terrifying. He directly exposed the matter, and the pharmaceutical industry underwent a major purge with severe fines and investigations.

Moreover, since this incident, the male protagonist has completely monopolized most of the medical equipment and medical protective equipment industry. As the saying goes, he gets whatever he wants. After his earlier plot went relatively smoothly, his career path became even smoother, and he encountered more benefactors.

After all, novel plots also have continuity and coincidences, but through the Fu Family's series of actions, many of Gu Yubai's previous opportunities have been interrupted, causing the subsequent plot to change completely.

Now Gu Yubai can no longer have the male lead's halo, and he won't encounter many of the coincidences that come his way.

Therefore, it was impossible for him to become a monopolistic business owner during the pandemic. However, he remembered all the details of the events and opportunities he encountered, as well as the incriminating evidence and inside stories surrounding the acquisition of many companies.