Call to inquire
He walked over to his desk and picked up another phone.
This phone is connected to the true core of Daxia (the country's name has been changed to "Daxia Kingdom").
He took a deep breath and dialed the number.
While waiting, countless thoughts flashed through Zhou Zhenguo's mind.
From "YX Factor" vegetables to aquatic fluids that restore vitality. From medicinal baths that push the human body to its limits to white pills that deliver instant healing.
Each one of them is enough to change the world.
And all of this depends on one person.
Who is she?
The call was connected.
"Commander, I'm Zhou Zhenguo. I have extremely urgent military information and need to report it to you in person immediately.
Yes, it is very urgent and is related to Comrade Zhong Ling."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Zhenguo felt a little calmer. He walked to the window and looked at the night sky.
I hope Comrade Zhong Ling can give a clearer explanation about this pill.
Even if it cannot be mass-produced, knowing its principles would be a great blessing for the Great Xia Kingdom.
…
Inside the red walls, in a simple office.
Zhou Zhenguo stood straight and presented the information just received from the Southwest Theater Command to the leader one by one.
The leader looked very carefully, and used a magnifying glass to see things that were not clear.
For a long time, the only sound in the office was the sound of shuffling papers.
"Zhenguo," the commander finally put down the documents and said in a steady voice, "How credible do you think this report is?"
"One hundred percent." Zhou Zhenguo said without any hesitation.
"Xiao Zhenbang, citing his military career, vouches for the consistent statements of all members of the Blade Squad, and their psychological evaluations show no abnormalities.
The most crucial thing is that although satellite images cannot capture details, they can confirm that an unidentified person did appear at that time.
She first appeared three kilometers away from the scene, and then appeared at the scene again the next second.
After that, the situation of the battle was reversed.”
The chief nodded, his eyes falling on the photo of the jade bottle.
"Isn't this bottle very similar to the one Comrade Zhong Ling took out last time?"
"The material and style are almost exactly the same." Zhou Zhenguo replied.
"And the white pill has the same therapeutic effect."
The office fell silent again.
"A man is innocent unless he possesses a treasure." The chief uttered these eight words slowly, his eyes becoming deep.
“We underestimated her before.
We thought she had a well that would produce gold, but now we find that she has a whole mountain of gold."
"She is like a sword hanging over our heads, threatening us at any time.
But at the same time, as long as we use it well, it is also the sharpest spear and the strongest shield."
The chief stood up and walked slowly to the map of Daxia Kingdom, remaining silent for a long time.
"Contact her." After a long time, the leader turned around and his eyes became firm again.
“Just ask openly about this matter.
We need to know what this pill is.
Is it possible, even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, to achieve mass production?
"If not," the chief paused and said word by word, "then ask if we can buy it."
"Yes!" Zhou Zhenguo received the order, and a huge stone fell from his heart. He immediately turned around and left.
…
Half an hour later, Zhou Zhenguo returned to the office and called Zhong Ling.
"beep--"
The call was connected.
"Hello?"
A lazy female voice came.
"Hello, Comrade Zhong Ling, I am Zhou Zhenguo." Zhou Zhenguo tried to keep his voice steady.
"Oh, Minister Zhou," Zhong Ling on the other end of the line seemed to yawn, "What's up?"
"There is a very important matter that I would like to ask you for advice." Zhou Zhenguo considered his words carefully.
“Yesterday at the southwest border, one of our special forces teams was ambushed and the situation was critical.
According to their report, it was you who came to their aid at the critical moment?"
"Southwest border? Oh..." Zhong Ling seemed to think for a moment, "That's right, I solved it. No need to thank me."
Solved it by the way?
"On behalf of the country and the army, I express my highest respect and most sincere gratitude to you!" Zhou Zhenguo said solemnly.
"You're welcome. It's just a small favor." Zhong Ling's tone remained calm.
"Anything else? I'm hanging up now."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhou Zhenguo was afraid she would hang up, so he quickly replied, "Comrade Zhong Ling, it's about the pills you gave the soldiers."
He paused and listened carefully to the movement on the other end of the phone.
"Um." Zhong Ling's voice came, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
"No, there's no problem! The effect is amazing!" Zhou Zhenguo quickly explained, "I just want to ask, what exactly is that pill? Is it a new super drug?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds.
"You can call it 'pill'." Zhong Ling finally said its name.
"Pills..." Zhou Zhenguo repeated, and then asked the most important question.
"Comrade Zhong Ling, please forgive me for being so presumptuous, but this kind of elixir... can it be mass-produced?"
There was a chuckle from the other end of the line.
"Minister Zhou, do you think steelmaking and cooking in the kitchen at home are the same thing?" Zhong Ling asked back.
Zhou Zhenguo was stunned: "Of course not."
"That's it." Zhong Ling's voice was lazy, "To refine the elixir, the things you need, your assembly line can't provide.
Natural treasures, spiritual energy and alchemy techniques are all indispensable.
So, forget about mass production, it's impossible."
Zhong Ling's answer was clear and concise, shattering Zhou Zhenguo's fantasy.
But the expected answer made him calm down quickly.
Since the road to mass production is blocked, there is only one last way left.
"I understand." Zhou Zhenguo took a deep breath. "Since it's impossible to mass-produce it, can we... buy it from you?"
He waited nervously for Zhong Ling's answer.
This is the ultimate purpose of this call.
There was silence again on the other end of the line, and this time the silence was even longer.
Zhou Zhenguo could even hear his own heartbeat.
"Buy?" Zhong Ling's voice finally sounded again, with a hint of amusement.
"Of course I can, but... this thing of mine is not cheap."
Done!
A light flashed in Zhou Zhenguo's eyes.
Not cheap? No problem! As long as you can get it, it’s worth it no matter how much it costs!
For a country, money is the least of its problems!
"Price is not an issue!" Zhou Zhenguo immediately stated, "You can name your price. As long as we can afford it, we won't bargain!"
"Hmm..." Zhong Ling seemed to be pondering. "Let me think... I have several kinds of pills. The kind I give them is called 'Rejuvenation Pill', which is used for healing. The price... maybe 100,000 per pill."
In the communications room, Zhou Zhenguo's brain was a little confused.
He imagined that Zhong Ling would ask for a sky-high price, or demand some cutting-edge technology, or rare resources in exchange.
But I never expected that her price would be so low.
One, 100,000 yuan.
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