Chen Feng merely glanced towards the conference room through the window, and his heart chilled.
He had thought this was some momentous public welfare meeting held by the Health Insurance Bureau, especially since they weren't working during broad daylight but instead came here to convene.
Little did he know, the large banner displayed:
Jiangcheng City Health Insurance Bureau's Next Quarter, Nor Company of Germany's Medical Insurance Revenue Share Increase by Fifteen Percent Oath Ceremony.
Damn it,
So these people were meeting to discuss dividing money. This was truly eye-opening.
Previously, Chen Feng had been somewhat prepared. He knew these people in the Health Insurance Bureau harbored thoughts of making money. After all, this was a monetary society; weren't all professions driven by money?
However, he had absolutely not anticipated that the people in the Health Insurance Bureau would display this desire for profit so openly.
They had actually convened a mobilization meeting to earn more medical insurance commissions.
Indeed, in the arena of power, there are no such things as the most absurd situations, only more absurd ones.
Chen Feng took several deep breaths before he could suppress his emotions.
Forget it. This was a common phenomenon in the Chinese power structure. Getting angry wouldn't solve anything; he could only take it slowly.
Moreover, this time, he was here to save a life and couldn't act impulsively.
Thus, Chen Feng quietly went downstairs and waited in the lobby below.
After waiting for three hours, everyone finally came down from the second floor with excited expressions.
They chatted and laughed, their conversations不堪入耳.
"What the Director said just now was truly excellent. Everyone in modern society cherishes life and fears death, allowing us to stumble upon good times."
"Indeed. In modern society, the cancer rate is so high. Regardless of whether they are poor or rich, as long as they get cancer, their money is no longer their own; it belongs to us."
"Therefore, this quarter, we must work harder, visit major hospitals more, communicate more with doctors, and encourage them to be more persuasive with cancer patients. Whether it's early-stage cancer, mid-stage cancer, or even late-stage cancer, it doesn't matter. Let the families of these cancer patients sell everything to treat it, preferably with foreign cancer drugs that have low reimbursement rates. This way, we earn more money. I must say, those foreign pharmaceutical companies offer very high commissions."
"If this good momentum continues, I can afford another apartment within five years."
"I truly hope the cancer rate in China increases!"
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Hearing these disgusting remarks, Chen Feng desperately wanted to shout, "You animals!"
However, he held back.
The reason was simple: even if all these wolves in sheep's clothing were killed, it would be of no avail.
There were countless people like this in China.
The most fundamental solution was for him to enter the high echelons of China and initiate a top-down, thorough reform, revitalizing the Chinese power structure.
Of course, these were matters for the distant future. For now, he could only endure, endure these beasts in the political arena.
After composing himself, Chen Feng entered the office of the head of the Health Insurance Bureau.
"Old Wu, I'm here to apply for the anti-cancer special effect drug injection, which costs 1.2 million yuan per dose."
Chen Feng stated his purpose directly.
"Certainly."
Wu Yu replied calmly.
"Then I'll trouble you, Old Wu."
Chen Feng was slightly taken aback.
He had expected things to be complicated, but it turned out to be not complicated at all. With just a simple request, Wu Yu agreed.
Had he misunderstood Wu Yu before?
"It's no trouble. Prepare 1.8 million yuan, along with the approval document from the relevant authorities in Jiangcheng. Once both items are ready, you can go to the designated hospital to receive the injection."
Wu Yu replied expressionlessly.
Chen Feng instantly understood.
Wu Yu was price-gouging.
The price of 1.2 million yuan had been increased by 600,000 yuan in black money, making it 1.8 million.
Charging this 600,000 yuan in black money was one thing.
This was how the market economy worked; scarce items would definitely be marked up.
But the problem was, Wu Yu not only profited 600,000 yuan himself but also allowed people in the Health Bureau to profit.
Under the guise of obtaining an approval document, it was essentially a way to funnel money to the Health Bureau.
The Health Bureau was higher than the Health Insurance Bureau, and the money received by the Health Bureau would definitely be higher than 600,000 yuan.
In other words, the expensive cancer special effect drug, originally priced at 1.2 million yuan, had now become over 2.4 million yuan.
One had to wonder, how many people in China could afford this medicine?
"Old Wu, could you do me a favor? After all, I am the Director of the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District."
Chen Feng said deliberately.
"Director of the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District? You, a mere ordinary official, want to buy a scarce life-saving drug? You're overthinking it. Let me tell you, in the entire Jiangcheng officialdom, there are no more than ten people who can use this scarce life-saving drug for free. Alright, I won't waste my breath with you. If you have the money, pay up quickly. If you don't, go back to the hospital for chemotherapy and wait for a slow death."
Wu Yu replied impatiently.
"Old Wu, does the higher-up know about what you're doing?"
Chen Feng asked softly.
"What do you mean? Do you want to report me? Go ahead and report me to the Jiangcheng Court right now, or if that's not enough, you can go to the provincial hospital and report me. See if I'm afraid of you. Do you think the cost price is only a few thousand yuan for this special effect drug sold for millions, and I'm the only one pocketing all the money? Let me tell you, it's the crystallization of a group of vampires. Pick any one of these vampires, and you won't be able to afford to offend them."
Wu Yu retorted to Chen Feng with a self-satisfied air.
"Old Wu, originally, I was planning to pay more to buy a few more doses. But after hearing you say this, I don't want to spend a single cent."
Chen Feng replied coldly.
Wu Yu's disgusting demeanor was too infuriating, and he had to retort a little, otherwise, the suppressed anger would fester in his heart, causing extreme pain.
"Are you planning to steal it? Hahaha..."
Wu Yu burst into laughter.
"I won't steal. I want you to deliver it obediently to the designated hospital."
After speaking, Chen Feng stopped wasting words with Wu Yu, stood up, and turned to leave.
Wu Yu, with a contemptuous look, said something to Chen Feng's retreating back: "A nobody in the officialdom, with little power and little money, yet he wants to act tough. How ridiculous."
After Chen Feng left, Wu Yu called the deputy director into his office.
"Xiao Lan, for the time being, you will personally be in charge of the anti-cancer special effect injections. This is the most profitable project for the Health Insurance Bureau, and there must not be any mistakes whatsoever."
Wu Yu said excitedly.
"Old Wu, don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on this matter every day, and there won't be any slip-ups. By the way, recently, some ordinary officials from below also want to use this anti-cancer special effect drug for free, or buy it at a discount. How should we handle it? After all, they are also people within the system; directly refusing them doesn't seem right, does it?"
Xiao Lan asked softly.
"Xiao Lan, Xiao Lan, your political awareness is terrible. Think carefully, this anti-cancer special effect drug with a cost of a few thousand yuan is sold for millions. The interests of high-ranking officials in the system involved are countless. Are you still afraid of a mere ordinary official making trouble? According to the original plan, whether it's the common people or ordinary officials, it's all full price, not a penny less."
Wu Yu continued to say with excitement.
Xiao Lan stopped talking and directly returned to his office to continue with the accounting.
The anti-cancer special effect drug, with a commission of over a million yuan per order, required careful accounting.
"Xiao Lan, hurry and come to my office."
Before Xiao Lan could do much accounting, Wu Yu suddenly called him over in a hurry.
"What's wrong? Old Wu."
Xiao Lan was completely bewildered.
"Quickly take out four doses of the anti-cancer special effect drug and send them to Jiangcheng First People's Hospital right now."
Wu Yu said urgently.
"Such a big deal?"
Xiao Lan said excitedly.
"Deal my foot, it's a free delivery!"
Wu Yu roared back directly.