Chapter 338 Internet Giants

"Elder Wu, your position in the political arena is higher than mine. However, in Huaxia, possessing firearms not only requires political status but also finding the right people. If you find the wrong people, no matter how high your political status, you cannot own firearms. Huaxia is the country with the strictest gun control in the world, and no one can casually possess firearms. The reason I possess firearms is because I know people in the political arena in the capital. Not only do I know people in the capital's political arena, but I also know people in the military, and I even helped the military greatly. The Huaxia reconnaissance-strike integrated drone with smart chip project was initiated by me, which is why I am qualified to possess firearms. Of course, even then, I still cannot use firearms casually."

Chen Feng explained patiently.

Wu Yu was stunned.

Holy crap, he thought Chen Feng was just ordinarily capable, but he turned out to be heaven-defyingly powerful.

He wasn't just connected to the capital's political arena; he was also connected to China's most advanced reconnaissance-strike integrated drones.

No wonder Chen Feng dared to address the chaos in Jiangcheng's medical insurance.

It wasn't because he was hot-headed or reckless, but because he had the strength to tackle the medical insurance issues in Jiangcheng.

"Elder Wu, several directors of major hospitals tried to kill me. How do you think they should be dealt with?"

Chen Feng asked, his face stern.

"Send them to prison! They must be sent to prison. These people are blind to have dared to provoke Director Chen."

Wu Yu immediately flattered Chen Feng.

"They are all directors of major hospitals, and their influence is not to be underestimated. Is it that easy to send them to prison?"

Chen Feng asked deliberately.

"Director Chen, please rest assured. While these directors of major hospitals do have some influence, it's useless no matter how much influence they have. The Medical Insurance Bureau and the Health Bureau have them completely under control. With any excuse, they won't get out of prison for at least ten to eight years. You are an old hand in the political arena and should know the principle that a higher official can crush a lower one."

Wu Yu explained with a sly grin.

"Then tell me, what excuse should be used."

Chen Feng asked, following up.

Elder Wu was quite a shrewd political operator, and his experience in handling affairs was worth learning from.

"Actually, I don't need to find an excuse. I can directly say that if they don't go to prison, then their assets and their families will be in trouble. To protect their assets and their families, they will absolutely turn themselves in. They have committed many wrongdoings, and if even one is found, a sentence of ten to eight years is not a problem."

Wu Yu explained.

"I've learned something."

Chen Feng replied with a faint smile.

"Director Chen, the directors of several major hospitals are not a problem; they can be dealt with in one sentence. The current problem is how to deal with domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies, these two super-large capital entities? Throughout history, the political arena and capital have always been colluding. This time, the political arena declaring war on capital is a first."

Wu Yu said worriedly.

"Elder Wu, your concerns are very valid. From ancient times to the present, the political arena and capital have been intertwined. It can be said that it's impossible to make big money without capital and political arena collusion. Therefore, trying to resolve the current chaos in Jiangcheng's medical insurance using the power of the political arena is not very realistic..."

Chen Feng explained earnestly.

"Director Chen, if you say that, then the problem is that if the political arena cannot solve it, then it's basically unsolvable."

Wu Yu continued to say worriedly.

The matter had reached a point where it had to be done. If they couldn't deal with capital, both he and Chen Feng would be in trouble.

Capital was that terrifying.

It could be said that throughout history, capital was the greatest killer weapon.

For example, in war, whoever had less capital would lose.

For example, in promotions, whoever had capital support would be promoted.

For example, in love, whoever had capital had more love.

...

All aspects of society were controlled by capital, and no one could escape it.

"It doesn't matter, because I never intended to use the political arena to solve the capital problem."

Chen Feng replied with a calm smile.

"What? Not using the political arena to solve the capital problem? Then what will you use?"

Wu Yu asked tentatively.

"Use capital to defeat capital."

Chen Feng continued with a calm smile.

"Capital defeating capital? That's quite novel. How does that work?"

Wu Yu asked with a look of curiosity.

"It's very simple to operate. To put it plainly, it's adopting the Pinduoduo model of healthcare."

Chen Feng explained confidently.

"Pinduoduo model of healthcare? I think I understand. You mean, before Pinduoduo, buying things online was quite expensive. Then, after Pinduoduo came out, it adopted a low-price strategy, which immediately drove down the prices of all online shopping. Similarly, the chaos in Jiangcheng's healthcare can be resolved using the same principle to bring down high medical costs, making it affordable for most people to see a doctor."

Wu Yu responded, his eyes shining with intelligence.

"That's exactly the idea."

Chen Feng nodded slightly.

"It's a good method, but the question is, who will invest?"

Wu Yu asked tentatively.

"It's definitely unrealistic to ask domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies to invest; they would be happier if the prices were higher. The most reliable investors would be internet giants. For example, JD.com, Tmall, Meituan, Douyin..."

Chen Feng replied word for word.

"Director Chen, your idea is very good. But the problem is, such a large medical insurance market in Huaxia cannot undergo a Pinduoduo model healthcare reform. Only Jiangcheng can do it. Are internet giants willing?"

Wu Yu asked with confusion.

"From a profit perspective, these internet giants would definitely not be willing to do it. The investment is large, and the return is small. However, from a long-term perspective, these internet giants will definitely be willing."

Chen Feng said confidently.

"What principle is that? It's clearly a small-scale Pinduoduo model healthcare reform in a small place, which won't make much money. Why would internet giants be willing?"

Wu Yu stared intently at Chen Feng.

"Elder Wu, you've been in the political arena for too long, and you're not very familiar with business matters. Let me put it this way: small companies have a small vision. Big companies have a big vision. Small companies look at the situation over the next few years. But big companies look at the situation over the next few decades. China's healthcare reform, any smart person can see that although it cannot be carried out now, it will definitely be carried out in the next few years. Society is like this; once the economy develops to a certain extent, healthcare will definitely be reformed. This is a trend that no one can go against. In economic terms, it's called a 'windfall.' In the next few years, China's medical insurance reform will be a windfall, and major internet giants want to seize this opportunity, so they will definitely not give up on experimenting in Jiangcheng."

Chen Feng explained patiently.

"Director Chen, you truly are a leader in economics. This idea is too insightful. What cooperation do you need from me next?"

Wu Yu showered him with compliments.

"There's nothing specific you need to do. You just need to have the Medical Insurance Bureau and the Health Bureau pass relevant local medical reform regulations. With these local regulations, internet giants will definitely flock to Jiangcheng to conduct medical reform experiments."

Chen Feng continued, full of confidence.

"Director Chen, you mean, as long as we pass Jiangcheng's relevant local medical reform regulations, the matter will be settled?"

Wu Yu asked tentatively.