Differential Pricing! The Despair of Ordinary People

It caused a sensation, an absolute sensation.

Both at the press conference and online, there is a great deal of discussion right now.

"Has Xingfeng Group really developed an anti-cancer drug that can cure cancer, and without any side effects?"

"My God, have I witnessed history?!"

"How much? I want to buy it! I want to buy it!"

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There were numerous comments from netizens, especially those with family members who had cancer. They were extremely excited when they learned that the anti-cancer drugs released by Xingfeng Group had no side effects.

Only the families of cancer patients know how much suffering cancer patients endure.

That was pure torture.

Media reporters from all over the world were present at the press conference.

Through these media reporters, many people abroad also watched the entire press conference.

Although Li Xiaorou spoke in Chinese, they were able to understand Li Xiaorou thanks to the AI-translated subtitles.

International netizens immediately erupted in discussion.

"Can it really cure cancer? And it has no side effects?"

"How could Dragon Country possibly possess such medical technology? How is this possible!"

"Has cancer really been conquered? Why haven't research institutions reported any progress?"

"Could this be a play orchestrated by the Dragon Country itself?"

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Foreign netizens expressed disbelief and skepticism.

Clearly, they could not accept this result.

People from Cherry Blossom Country and the Eagle Sauce Country, in particular, have raised the most questions.

Many people are condemning Xingfeng Group for colluding with the Drug Administration and the WHO to conduct false advertising.

Although they knew in their hearts that the Dragon Country Drug Administration and the WHO would not help Xingfeng Group with false advertising.

But deep down, they don't believe that Dragon Country the capability to develop such drugs.

It's important to know that Dragon Country's pharmaceutical research and development capabilities have consistently ranked very low globally.

How could such a miraculous anti-cancer drug be developed?

In contrast to the condemnation from netizens around the world.

Medical research institutions in various countries have begun contacting people, eager to obtain this anti-cancer drug as soon as possible.

If they could obtain this anti-cancer drug, they could analyze its composition. Once they knew the ingredients...

Then they can replicate it.

This is a huge profit.

These pharmaceutical research institutions did not accuse Xingfeng Group of false advertising.

Because Xingfeng Group's previous products have already proven that its R&D capabilities are among the best in the world.

Seeing the murmurs in the room and the incredulous looks on everyone's faces, Li Xiaorou smiled faintly.

"I wonder if the boss is watching this press conference," Li Xiaorou thought to herself as she looked at the camera.

She dressed up so beautifully today not for these people, but for her boss.

Chen Feng had promised her he would watch this press conference.

Just then, a voice rang out. "Mr. Li, how much does this medicine cost?"

The voice came from Gao Rong, whose face was extremely gloomy at the moment.

Even if he didn't believe that Xingfeng Group could develop such an anti-cancer drug, the facts have proven that the anti-cancer drug is indeed real.

Now he really wants to know how much Xingfeng Group plans to sell this anti-cancer drug for.

The others also looked at Li Xiaorou, waiting for her answer.

Yes, the price.

This anti-cancer drug has such miraculous effects; one can only imagine how much its research and development costs were.

High research and development costs mean high drug prices.

The reason why some orphan drugs on the market are so expensive is because their research and development costs are extremely high.

The pricing of this special drug is no longer related to production costs, but rather to research and development costs.

For example, some anti-cancer injections cost millions of dollars per shot.

Some anti-cancer drugs cost tens of thousands of yuan per box, and these drugs require multiple courses of treatment.

Most importantly, these drugs cannot cure cancer.

The anti-cancer drugs from Xingfeng Group can not only cure cancer, but also have no side effects, and can even save patients with late-stage cancer.

This is a life-saving drug for many patients with advanced cancer.

Some people have family members with cancer.

And some people who already had cancer were watching the live stream.

They were all very nervous.

They originally thought that having cancer meant they wouldn't live for more than a few years.

Now, the anti-cancer drugs from Xingfeng Group have brought them hope again.

But price is what they care about.

The online discussion continues:

What price does Xingfeng Group plan to set for this drug?

"I don't know, but it must be very expensive. The research and development cost of this drug must be extremely high, probably several million."

"Sigh, even if there were miraculous medicines, they wouldn't be available to ordinary people like me. I've worked like a beast of burden my whole life, and in the end, I can't even afford a simple medicine."

"It would be great if it could be covered by medical insurance."

"You're overthinking it. How could this kind of drug possibly be covered by medical insurance?"

"No matter what, even if I have to sell the house, I'll buy it. My mom needs this medicine."

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Many people in the live stream were very nervous, fearing that Xingfeng Group's pricing was too high and they couldn't afford it.

Gao Rong was also watching Li Xiaorou Li Xiaorou, waiting for her to name a price.

He hoped that Li Xiaorou would set the price higher.

If they set their prices high enough, it will be very difficult for them to take away their market share.

Moreover, he felt that the research and development cost of this anti-cancer drug must be very high.

The price set by Xingfeng Group will likely exceed that of their own anti-cancer drugs.

The press conference room fell silent.

Everyone was waiting for Li Xiaorou to announce the price.

Li Xiaorou took a deep breath and looked at the crowd at the press conference, saying:

"Our anti-cancer drugs will be priced using a differentiated pricing method. Our group will investigate the patient's background and then provide a reasonable price, which will be divided into high-income, middle-income, and low-income groups. We will also provide certain reductions for patients in extreme poverty!"

Upon hearing this, everyone almost thought they had misheard.

The reporters at the press conference, in particular, stared wide-eyed at Li Xiaorou.

A domestic reporter couldn't help but ask:

"Mr. Li, do you mean to sell to the rich at a high price, and then sell to the poor at a low price?"

Everyone has realized that this is what Li Xiaorou meant by differentiated pricing.

Prices are categorized according to different groups of people.

Simply put, if your family is heavily in debt due to cancer, then this cancer drug might only cost a few thousand yuan.

However, if you are very wealthy, this cancer drug will be extremely expensive.

Gao Rong also looked at Li Xiaorou with disbelief.

He wondered if Xingfeng Group had gone mad.

This pricing method is bound to provoke dissatisfaction among the wealthy.

Every social system has classes.

The pricing method used by Xingfeng Group is essentially using the money of the rich to give back to the poor.

It's important to understand that the elite class of a society is mostly composed of the wealthy, while the poor make up only a small percentage.

The influence of these wealthy individuals is the greatest, having a significant impact on various industries.

Offending this class is a losing proposition for any company.

For a moment, the venue fell silent again.

Only the viewers in the live stream started arguing.

Some people are criticizing Xingfeng Group, while many more are supporting it.

For low-income families, if one member gets cancer, the whole family is plunged into debt.

This kind of debt might only prolong a patient's life by a few years, but it won't cure the problem at all.

"Xingfeng Group! They are like my second parents!"

"My mom is saved! My mom is saved!"

"Why is it priced like this? It's unfair! I'm going to file a complaint."

"That's right, I'm going to file a complaint with the market supervision department. This pricing is problematic!"

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The online debate continues.

But soon, the number of people supporting Xingfeng Group gradually outnumbered the number of people who had doubts.

Li Xiaorou's voice came again:

"Ladies and gentlemen, our group's differentiated pricing strategy has been approved by the government, and we have all the necessary permits and licenses."

"Furthermore, I would like to reiterate that Xingfeng Anti-Cancer Drugs can only be purchased at stores designated by our group, and must be taken on-site at the store!"

"We've set the listing date for tomorrow!"

Li Xiaorou's words changed the look in everyone's eyes.

It must be taken at the designated store and on the spot.

The Xingfeng Group made these rules because they were worried that someone would hoard or resell cancer drugs.

Everyone present burst into applause.

This includes domestic pharmaceutical companies and many well-known figures from various sectors.

The applause continued throughout the venue.

These people looked at Li Xiaorou with admiration.

No one in their company would make this pricing strategy.

This approach not only offends people but also results in financial losses.

Xingfeng Group is truly thinking about ordinary people.

Remembering Li Xiaorou's earlier statement that Xingfeng Group was an enterprise dedicated to serving the country, many people felt a deep sense of respect.

What does it mean to serve the country and its people? This is the true meaning of serving the country and its people.

At this moment, a foreign journalist suddenly asked:

"Mr. Li, does your Xingfeng Group not plan to export this anti-cancer drug?"

Exports are a concern for foreign journalists.

Li Xiaorou looked at the foreign female reporter who asked the question and said:

"I'm sorry, but the production cost of our group's anti-cancer drugs is extremely high, and the raw materials are also very difficult to obtain. Therefore, our sales are limited, and currently we will only supply them domestically and sell them only to patients with Dragon Country citizenship."

Chen Feng instructed her not to sell to foreign countries.

The production of Rejuvenation Pills is limited. Even if the pills are diluted and divided into a thousand capsules, it is still not enough to supply so many cancer patients in the Dragon Country.

How could we possibly supply them to foreign countries?

After hearing Li Xiaorou's words, foreign netizens were immediately furious.

Cherry Blossom Country netizens, in particular, were furious online.

"Monopoly! This is utter monopoly! Xingfeng Group is engaging in racial discrimination!"

"Why won't you sell it to us? Why?!"

"This technology should be made public; it's a technology that benefits humanity and shouldn't be monopolized by a single company."

"The United Nations should immediately impose sanctions on this Xingfeng Group."

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The internet abroad is filled with insults and abuse.

They complained a bit because they couldn't buy the previous Wound Healing No. 1 and Nourishing Health Pills.

After all, one is a medication for external injuries and the other is a health supplement.

But this kind of drug that can treat cancer is different.

The previous two medications weren't life-threatening, but this anti-cancer drug can truly save lives.

The condemnation from overseas websites continued, but it did absolutely nothing.

Some people, after seeing the products released by Xingfeng Group, are now considering immigrating to Dragon Country.

It's obvious that Xingfeng Group has no intention of selling its good products overseas.

It will only be sold to people who hold Dragon Country citizenship.

Whether it's the previous Wound Healing No. 1 and Nourishing Health Pills or the current anti-cancer drugs, it all proves that Xingfeng Group doesn't care about overseas markets at all.

Immigration is a current thought among some netizens abroad.

A hospital bed in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.

A woman, around fifty years old, was lying on a hospital bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

The woman had no hair, was emaciated, and had sunken eyes.

Beside the woman was a girl who looked to be about twenty years old.

"Mom, let's continue chemotherapy tomorrow!"

The girl's voice was soft, and her hand was tightly holding the woman's hand.

The woman on the hospital bed said in a trembling voice:

"Xiaoxin, no need. Mom won't do it anymore. We won't waste the money. Mom doesn't want to be a burden on you anymore."

Seeing the pain on her mother's face, the girl named Xiaoxin burst into tears.

"Mom, you haven't been a burden to me. You don't need to worry about money; I'll find a way."

A determined look appeared in Xiao Xin's eyes.

Her mother came from the countryside and brought her to Guangdong Province to work when she was young.

Her father died when she was very young.

The mother and daughter had always depended on each other for survival; her mother also worked in an electronics factory.

Although life wasn't very wealthy, it wasn't a problem to feed and clothe ourselves.

Several years ago, her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer.

This news struck Xiaoxin like a bolt from the blue.

Cancer, the treatment costs so much money. Each chemotherapy session costs tens of thousands of yuan.

Over the course of several years, they not only spent all their savings, but also borrowed money from every relative they could from.

Now, she has no one left to lend her money.

"Xiaoxin, all Mom wants is for you to be happy."

The woman's eyes were also filled with tears; she had made up her mind.

She didn't want to be a burden on her daughter, so she should end her own life.

"Mom, don't say anything, come and have some fruit!"

As Xiaoxin spoke, she took out an apple and started peeling it.

Her hands were different from those of ordinary girls; they were very rough.

Xiaoxin is currently a junior in college, but she has to go out to do part-time work every day.

She would do any part-time job, no matter what it was, as long as it could earn her money.

But the money she earned couldn't help her mother's illness at all.

Because a single chemotherapy session at the hospital costs tens of thousands of yuan, and chemotherapy needs to be done every two to three weeks.

For a girl from the countryside like her, earning so much money was almost impossible.

If there's anything that can make money quickly, then that's the only thing to do.

This is something she just decided; she had been hesitant before.

But seeing her mother in such pain made her completely abandon the last shred of dignity she had left.

After Xiaoxin peeled the apple, she took the kettle and went out of the ward to get some water.

Due to long hours of work and malnutrition, Xiaoxin appeared very thin and frail.

She wore a pair of slightly faded jeans on her lower body and a long shirt on her upper body. Although the clothes were old, they were very clean.