Chapter 343 - 238: Summit (4)
The experts from the five factions had finally started their scuffle, though four of them were still rather green.
But something like corporate warfare was far more complex, with many more variables than an ordinary business simulation.
Meanwhile, Lin Qi was conducting a simple experiment.
Lin Qi had prepared a total of 210 samples and was analyzing their material properties using different processing methods.
The properties a material exhibits can change depending on how it’s processed.
When multiple materials were mixed using various processing methods, the results could be vastly different.
Even though Lin Qi could "see" the process of change, he still needed to use his knowledge of A-Class Pharmacy to predict the outcome of most reactions.
After all, he only had a paltry three milligrams of each sample.
He couldn’t even perform the final, complete preparation process in practice.
The summit’s procedures were very clear: only data would be submitted in the end, not physical samples!
The final presentation and creation of the samples would be completed under the supervision of the summit committee.
The A-level Researchers, as the designers, were only responsible for providing the preparation method.
Precision!
He had to be precise about the processing method for every single material.
Therefore, he had to understand the detailed properties of the materials.
"It’s not enough! How could three milligrams of material possibly be enough?!"
"These are non-standard materials with too many unknown properties. Five, I can only manage to analyze five materials at most, and I can’t even guarantee the final sample will be A-Class!"
"There isn’t enough time or enough material!"
The pressure on the academic representatives was no less than that on the business representatives—in fact, it was even greater.
The unknown was the most terrifying thing, and all they had before them were materials with unknown properties.
Finally, someone from one of the four established pharmaceutical giants had an idea.
"Collaboration? I can accept sharing the same score, but our score must surpass General Biological’s. For the fourth scoring segment, General Biological has Jin Shanghe on their side. Their advantage is too great."
"I’ll accept a collaboration. On my own, I can analyze fifteen materials at most, and the final product would probably only incorporate about nine of them."
"I’ll agree to share the material property analysis data, but when it comes to the final product, it’s every man for himself!"
"Deal!"
The academic representatives from the three giants—Kudou Human Body Engineering Company, Moore Potion, and Dawn Pharmacy—reached an agreement.
This move instantly sparked immense controversy.
"I protest! How can they be allowed to collaborate?"
"Stop yelling. The summit’s rules are already set. As long as it’s not explicitly forbidden, it’s not a violation."
"The people who came up with the rules are their bosses! How could they possibly be in violation?!"
Protesting was, of course, useless.
If it were considered a violation, Director Qiao Xi would have already shown up.
She wouldn’t have given them the chance to share data.
Lin Qi glanced up for a moment before turning his attention back to his work.
’Time and materials are really tight,’ Lin Qi thought. ’Maybe the goal I set for myself is a bit too high.’
’If I cut the number of materials down to less than a hundred, the success rate would be one hundred percent.’
’But if I can’t secure a crushing lead, does United Pharmaceutical really have a chance at first place?’
Just as Lin Qi was lost in thought, someone suddenly approached him.
"Brother Lin Qi, we’re here to help!"
Xiao Gu was smiling. Behind him, more than one hundred seventy researchers had assembled.
The moment the three established pharmaceutical giants decided to collaborate, Xiao Gu had already figured out his plan.
Rather than fussing over the rankings of their own small businesses and fighting for a meager quota of the upstream supply chain, it was better to throw all their weight behind United Pharmaceutical!
If United Pharmaceutical could come out on top, it would maximize their own benefits.
Xiao Gu was familiar with the face of every member of the Medical Small Business Alliance, and he even had some personal connection with each of them.
At a time like this, a single rallying cry from him was enough to unite everyone and complete the assembly.
Lin Qi was taken aback by the scene.
Then, a smile spread across his face. "Alright," he said.
’This was the manpower of over one hundred seventy A-level Researchers!’
’Not only that, but every single one of them represented an entire company.’
’More importantly, this summit was "fair"!’
’Regardless of their background or company, every researcher had been given the exact same set of samples.’
’Every single person had an allotment of three milligrams of every sample!’
Because of this, regardless of the actual skill level of these researchers or whether they were truly worthy of the "A-Class" title...
...at this moment, they could all be of enormous use.
"Brother Lin Qi, we’re at your command. What do you need us to do? Our fundamentals might be a bit weak, but we can still handle material property analysis,"
Xiao Gu said, speaking for the group.
The other hundred and seventy-odd researchers all stood ready, awaiting his orders.
"In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony. I’ll assign the work now, so listen carefully."
"I can’t remember all of your names, so I’ll create temporary groups. I need you to form eighty two-person teams to coordinate with me..."
’Let this bunch of half-baked A-level Researchers conduct the property analysis independently?’
’Lin Qi wasn’t that reckless.’
’These researchers meant well, but their abilities were likely lacking.’
Therefore, Lin Qi mostly assigned them material pre-processing tasks.
He had them perform the operations while he supervised, using his Spiritual Vision to directly observe and compile the property analysis data.
After he was done "observing," he had them independently write up their own analysis reports.
The reports were just for show—Lin Qi had no use for them—but they were a necessary disguise.
’Over a hundred assistants, over a hundred sets of materials... This is enough for me to use all two hundred ninety-nine materials!’
A sharp glint shone in Lin Qi’s eyes.
’So what if the three established pharmaceutical giants have teamed up?’
’Three top A-level Researchers can analyze fifty materials at most.’
’Even if they’re skilled enough to use all fifty, that would only be a final score of 25 points.’
’But Lin Qi was aiming for a perfect score: 145.5 points!’
’With a lead of over one hundred twenty points on the runner-up, as long as the Weight of this final academic section wasn’t ridiculously low, Lin Qi could drag his total score way up.’
’Who said United Pharmaceutical didn’t have a chance?’
’United Pharmaceutical clearly had the best chance of all!’
’Bar none!’
...
The researchers from the three established pharmaceutical giants gathered together, noticing the commotion on Lin Qi’s side.
"With so many people gathered over there, even if each one only analyzes a single material, that’s still more than a hundred, isn’t it?"
"What’s there to panic about? Material property analysis is a core component of A-Class Pharmacy. Most of those guys have probably only read the basic literature. They likely can’t even analyze standard materials with any precision."
"They’re just a disorderly mob. If I had to read their analysis reports, my head would probably explode. They’re completely worthless."
"United Pharmaceutical isn’t much of a threat. We just need to focus on dealing with General Biological."
"Hold on. Before we start, I need to make one thing clear. The three of us don’t completely trust each other, so there must be some overlap in the materials we choose to analyze."
"I agree. Redundant analysis will reduce our total count, but it will make the data more reliable."
"Fourteen materials per person, with a fifty percent overlap. The three of us will analyze a total of twenty-one materials."
The three of them clearly looked down on the team Lin Qi was leading.
Moreover, the trust between the three of them was also on thin ice.
After all that hustle, they achieved the absurd result of 1+1+1=1.5.
However, this was understandable.
If it weren’t for Lin Qi’s Spiritual Vision, their plan wouldn’t have been that bad.
Scoring fifty percent higher than General Biological in this one section would have been enough to get their own plans back on track.
...
"Hey guys, the big corporations have teamed up, and United Pharmaceutical pulled in Xiao Gu and his people. Shouldn’t we..."
"Get lost. Who the hell would trust you?"
"It’s good that they teamed up. That’s over a hundred fewer competitors for us. I don’t believe that guy from United Pharmaceutical is going to share his own data with them!"
"Now piss off and don’t interrupt my analysis!"