Chapter 595: Know with love, use with benefit (first update, please subscribe)
In fact, robbery does not necessarily require clear swords and clear guns. It doesn't have to be in a crude and simplistic way.
After all, we are all civilized people.
Robbery among civilized people does not require the use of swords and guns. They will use the rules, use the righteousness, use... everything.
As a well-known lawyer, Slater is best at dealing with people.
For an idealist, you talk to him about your ideals.
For a compassionate person, talk to him about charity.
For a realistic person, talk to him about reality.
......
In fact, people just want fame and fortune, as long as they do what they like.
However, most people are ordinary people. What are ordinary people good at?
Love money, lust, good...
Actually, it is mainly the former.
Every law firm has corresponding investigators. As long as they want to investigate, they will definitely be able to learn a lot of information.
The only problem is what to do with that information.
After drinking coffee and meditating for an hour in his office, Slater took a car to a restaurant. He has already made an appointment with a guest.
"Hello, Dr. Lelan, nice to meet you."
Slater, who is articulate, seems very enthusiastic when he sees the guest.
"I've heard about you. You are a lawyer representing a pharmaceutical company. What's the matter?"
"I'm here to represent some friends in some respects. These are What all friends have in common is that they care about the health of everyone in the world. ”
Nodding cautiously and taking a sip of wine, Dr. Lelan, the World Health Organization official, looked at the man in front of him.
"Do you want to donate drugs?"
"We have been donating drugs."
In fact, what is donation? It is actually just a free trial. Everyone knows that in this era, there are basically no trials on drugs, and most of the trials are based on proven use. Many pharmaceutical companies like to donate drugs to backward countries through the World Health Organization, which can not only enhance the company's reputation, but also The first test data can be obtained.
Perfect.
"Today, I want to discuss another matter with you, Doctor, for example, for the health of all mankind."
Slater directly stated his purpose.
"This requires the doctor's help to facilitate something."
"Is it streptomycin?"
Dr. Lailan directly pointed out the other party's intention. After all, that He drafted the World Health Organization report that exposed the high cost of producing streptomycin.
As a medical expert, Lailan has fully confirmed one thing through long-term investigation-the statement that streptomycin production costs are high is simply a lie.
Behind this lie is the fact that pharmaceutical companies have made a lot of "dirty money."
Now that Slater has found this place, it must be for this matter.
"Yes,"
Slater said directly.
"Then I want to hear your opinion?"
"Doctor, in 1942, the U.S. government convened a number of companies, including ours, to jointly study the large-scale production of penicillin. It only took two years. Over time, the price of penicillin has dropped hundreds of times. We believe that by opening patents and allowing major companies to participate in research, we can not only reduce drug prices to the greatest extent, but also benefit tens of millions of patients. Dr. , this is our common wish - for the health of all mankind!"
"So?"
Dr. Lailan took another sip of wine and lit a cigarette. he asked looking at the other person.
“Is this your goal?”
"It's not just that."
Bright smiled,
"I also want to be the doctor's lawyer."
"What?"
Dr. Lelan said puzzledly.
"Got a dollar?"
Slater asked.
"As long as you hire me, our subsequent conversations will be protected by "attorney-client privilege." At any time, I will not disclose today's conversation, otherwise I will lose my license. "
Slater understands human nature, and Dr. Lelan also understands human nature. He gently took out his wallet from his pocket, then took out a one-dollar bill, put it on the table, and said.
“Hopefully you get your money’s worth.”
"Of course,"
Slater said after taking the dollar.
“$200,000.”
“What?”
“The company I represent will pay you $200,000 in consulting fees.”
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Faced with the other party's offer, Lailan fell silent,
"No one would share the hen that laid the golden eggs with others." "No one would do that, but If someone can come forward to put pressure, it will prompt governments to come forward. By then, it will not be difficult to achieve all this. ”
As a lawyer, Shi. Wright understands human nature. Know exactly where to apply pressure.
"Even so, it's not as simple as you think. Now I can come forward, but then I have no way to influence other countries."
The doctor's answer made Slater laugh.
"There is no need for you to worry about this, Doctor. I will think of other ways when the time comes."
The Doctor just looked at the one dollar bill on the table quietly.
That’s two hundred thousand!
While Lailan was thinking about the banknotes, two people were having a conversation at another dining table not far away.
"So what do you need?"
John adjusted his glasses frame and asked.
John, who relied on an article to reveal the whereabouts of the "Nazi Treasure", has transformed from an unknown reporter to a well-known reporter. It is precisely because of this that he has the opportunity to enter this high-end restaurant.
What does the guy in front of me need now? Need his help writing an article?
"A name,"
The man who was enjoying the steak said without raising his head,
"I know very well that when you wrote that article, you quoted a lot of official information, and I need his name."< br>
What?
John, who originally thought that the other party wanted him to write a "paid report", quickly said,
"Sir, I don't know what you are talking about!"
Who is this guy?
Is it an official?
"I don't want to help you remember that name from the article I wrote before. But, we all know what I am talking about!"
The man still Enjoying the steak, John was not taken seriously at all.
"I know you work for a living, maybe this can help you recall."
The man gently took out 10 $100 bills from his pocket and placed them on the table.
“Can you recall it now?”
Faced with the money coming to his door, John was silent, his heart was tangled.
$1000!
This is equivalent to several months of his income!
Maybe I can buy my wife a new car, maybe... But this is an informant!
Is this appropriate?
And...
"Sir, I don't know his name, and according to what he said, we have never met."
Finally, John broke There was silence.
As a reporter, he knew very well that the other party was now giving him a choice, either accept the money, or they would most likely use another method to force him to reveal the identity of the person.
"It doesn't matter."
The man took out another photo album and handed it to him and said.
“Here, here are some photos, maybe, you can identify that person.”
After saying this, he looked at John in front of him as if he was telling he.
This is your last chance.
"I..."
Faced with this photo album, John hesitated a little. He didn't know what he should choose, but his eyes finally fell on the one on the table. Stack of banknotes.
Although there are only ten of them, they have been tempting him and tempting him. When John made a somewhat forced decision.
“I, I...”
John couldn't help but put his hand on the album. Finally he opened the photo album.
The moment he opened the album, he let out a long sigh.
After reading the photo album, he took out a photo from it.
“That’s him.”
Then he stood up and picked up the bills in his hand.
Then he walked out of the restaurant. When leaving the restaurant, John couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He seemed to be sighing for himself.
After walking out of the restaurant, looking at the bustling world, John said to himself.
“Actually, I am just an ordinary person.”
Most people in this world are ordinary people, some are greedy for money, and some have a good reputation. When faced with choices, it is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.
When John left the restaurant, the man who had been chatting with him looked at the photo, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and said to himself.
"It's almost the same as the previous guess... There really is no surprise - it's just those pigs."
(End of this chapter)