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Chapter 19 Blue and Green Pills

"Based on the pill you provided, Dr. Lister and I have analyzed and determined several properties, but only two of them can be transformed and produced: one is to restore physical strength, and the other is to resist hunger."

Based on the two properties we analyzed, we conducted experiments to find alternative substances, and then developed these two new drugs.

As Dr. Smith explained, he handed a box to Li Chuan.

Li Chuan took the box, inside which were two pills, one blue and one green:

"How are the results so far?"

"After testing, the new blue stamina-restoring drug can instantly restore half of the stamina of a normal adult male after he has exhausted his stamina. It can be taken again after a three-hour interval."

The effects are less pronounced in stronger individuals and more pronounced in weaker individuals. However, stronger individuals also require shorter dosing intervals, while weaker individuals require longer intervals.

Dr. Smith first pointed to the blue pill and explained.

Li Chuan nodded:

"It means that, similar to those physically strong fitness enthusiasts who are exhausted, after taking this product they may not be able to recover half of their energy, perhaps only a third or a quarter, but they don't have to wait three hours to take it again."

"For some people with poor health, like the elderly or children, their strength may be restored by more than half instantly after taking it, or even completely restored. However, they should wait five or six hours before taking it, is that what you mean?"

"Yes, we will continue testing and produce a detailed and complete data table later."

Dr. Smith picked up the green pill and continued his presentation:

"Green hunger-fighting pills. A normal adult male can take one pill and not need to eat for a whole day. The maximum number of pills that can be taken at one time is three."

Similarly, there may be slight variations depending on the user's body type.

"Very good. What is the approximate cost of the two pills?"

Li Chuan closed the box and placed it on the table.

The cost of the pills will affect the profit from subsequent sales. If the cost is too high and there is no profit, then there is no need to produce them.

Dr. Smith proudly raised his head:

"Don't worry about that. If the cost were too high, I wouldn't have said the experiment was a success. The average cost to produce one blue pill is only 1 Sauron, while the cost of the green pill is even lower, only half a Sauron."

"Excellent, this is significantly cheaper than the cost of a miracle drug!"

Upon hearing Dr. Smith announce the cost price, Li Chuan immediately smiled.

The Soren is the currency of Sokovia. One Soren is roughly equivalent to one yuan in China, while the production cost of the "power pill" was five Soren each.

However, the "Mighty Pill" targets the high-end market, with each pill costing as much as 1,000 Soren, resulting in a very high profit margin.

A pill costing a thousand dollars sounds expensive, but there is no shortage of wealthy people in this world. To regain their virility and maintain their health, many people would buy it for ten thousand dollars, let alone a thousand.

Moreover, it's not just the wealthy; some people from the lower-middle class can afford to spend a thousand or two to buy a couple of pills from time to time.

It was precisely the 200-fold profit from the "Mighty Pill" that propelled the Li Group from a third-rate to a first-rate enterprise.

"Long-term use of the 'power pill' can improve physical strength, and the ingredients used are of much higher quality. The blue and green pills only have a temporary effect, so the ingredients used are of much lower quality."

Dr. Smith explained the reason in one sentence.

"The blue pills can be used in conjunction with the 'Power Pills,' and the price will be raised to five hundred. The green pills, on the other hand, will be sold at a low price of one dollar. We won't make much profit from them; the main goal is to quickly establish the Li Group's reputation."

Looking at the two small pills on the table, Li Chuan already had a general plan in mind.

The "powerful pill" and the "blue pill" will continue to target the high-end market, combining powerful effects with lasting effects, which will surely appeal to middle-aged and elderly business owners.

As for the green hunger-fighting pills, there's no need to sell them at a high price, because this isn't wartime, and most people have a decent standard of living, so they're not so poor that they can't even afford to eat.

The green pills are only needed by those who are truly impoverished. The purpose of selling them at a low price is to do charity and continue to cultivate his image as a philanthropist.

Don't underestimate this persona. As long as he has an excellent reputation in the public eye, the government will have to think twice before taking action against him.

One dollar can feed you for a whole day; how many impoverished people could that save?

Moreover, once the volume increases, it is possible to make some money. After all, many low-income people often use this method to save money for a period of time.

Specifically, it will still be handed over to Jack, who is in charge of publicity and sales. That's the idea, but it's best to leave professional matters to professionals.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Smith. If you need anything, you can ask Uncle Li. The Hydra organization that kidnapped you is very large. You cannot leave the base freely until I deal with them."

According to Lister's testimony, the person who wanted the formula for the super pill was a Hydra leader named John Garrett, whose public identity was a high-ranking Level 8 agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Hydra base in Sokovia was bombed, and Hydra will definitely investigate. If Dr. Smith, who was originally tied up at the base, returns home safely and continues to work for the Li Group...

It won't be long before they come knocking on their door again with Hydra agents.

So three days after the Sokovia base was bombed, he reported his disappearance to the Sokovia police and pretended to mobilize all his connections to search for Dr. Smith.

It gives the impression that no one knows Smith was kidnapped by Hydra.

Of course, John Garrett will eventually cause trouble for Li Chuan because he wants the power pills, but at least in his eyes, Li Chuan is just an ordinary wealthy businessman.

Moreover, it wasn't the entire Hydra that wanted the formula for the Power Pill, but only John Garrett's faction.

"I understand, it's okay. If you hadn't come to save me, I might be dead by now. Besides, I quite like doing my research without being disturbed."

Dr. Smith waved his hand, clearly unconcerned about being unable to go out.

"I'd also like to trouble you to keep an eye on Dr. Lister and make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."

As Dr. Smith was about to leave, Li Chuan thought for a moment and gave him another word of advice.

Dr. Lister was forced into joining him, so he must be resentful and we have to be careful.

However, he is not S.H.I.E.L.D., and he will not treat Lister the way he treated Zola. Lister has no freedom with him and is not a trustworthy member.

He was just a prisoner, but Li Chuan needed to use his research abilities, so he gave him better food and lodging than a prisoner.

Perhaps he will only consider letting go of Lister when he is no longer of use or threat to him.

(End of this chapter)