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At Zhang Yue's company, Li Zhou pretended to be nonchalant, going to get off work and leaving on time every day, chatting and laughing with his colleagues.

But once it's time to leave work and all his colleagues have left, he becomes like a cunning mouse, searching for opportunities in every corner of the company.

He knew that Zhang Yue attached great importance to drug research and development data and that security measures were strict, but he believed that he had figured out the company's monitoring patterns and security patrol times.

That evening, the company was quiet, with only the occasional sound of the air conditioner running.

Li Zhou carefully stood up from his workstation. He first peeked out of the office door, looked around to make sure no one was in the corridor, and then tiptoed out.

He followed the pre-planned route and headed towards the core area where drug research and development data were stored.

His heart was pounding all the way, and he was worried that someone would suddenly appear with every step he took.

When he arrived at the entrance to the core area, he found a combination lock on the door.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, recalling the movements and rhythm of Zhang Yue entering the password that he had secretly observed earlier.

With trembling hands, he slowly entered the password.

With a "beep," the door opened, and Li Zhou was overjoyed, but immediately became vigilant again.

He gently pushed open the door, slipped inside, and then carefully closed it.

The room contained several rows of filing cabinets, which held various important documents.

Li Zhou began frantically searching through the filing cabinet, his movements quick and urgent, his eyes fixed on each document, afraid of missing what he was looking for.

Just as he was about to search the entire room, he finally found the drug development data in a filing cabinet in a corner.

He was so excited he almost shouted out loud. He quickly hugged the documents to his chest and hurriedly left the room.

He returned the way he came, carefully avoiding surveillance cameras along the way, and finally left the company safely.

With great excitement, Li Zhou immediately contacted Manager Niu of Wuzhou Company.

He lowered his voice on the phone and said, "Manager Niu, I've got the goods. Where shall we meet?"

Manager Niu said excitedly on the other end of the phone, "That's great, Li Zhou!"
You're quite capable. Let's go to our usual spot; I'll wait for you there.

After hanging up the phone, Li Zhou hailed a taxi and headed towards the location he had agreed upon with Manager Niu.

This is a remote, abandoned factory, overgrown with weeds and in a state of disrepair.

Li Zhou walked into the factory and saw that Manager Niu was already there waiting for him.

When Manager Niu saw Li Zhou approaching with the documents, his eyes gleamed with greed. He quickly stepped forward, snatched the documents, and eagerly began to flip through them.

Manager Niu nodded as he looked at the document, saying, "Not bad, not bad, Li Zhou, you did a fantastic job this time! I knew you could do it."

Li Zhou smiled smugly and said, "Manager Niu, then I'll honor my promise regarding the payment..."

Manager Niu looked up, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, you'll get your share."

As he spoke, he took out a thick wad of banknotes from his bag and handed it to Li Zhou, saying, "This is one million. Count it."

Li Zhou took the money, his eyes widening in astonishment. He quickly clutched the money to his chest and said:

"No need to count anymore, I trust Manager Niu. So what should I do next?"

Manager Niu patted Li Zhou on the shoulder and said, "Go back and hide for a while. Once we develop the drug and make a lot of money, you'll definitely get your share of the profits."

If anyone asks where you've been lately, just say you took leave because of family matters.

Li Zhou nodded and said, "Okay, Manager Niu, I'll listen to you."

After saying that, he grabbed the money and hurriedly left the abandoned factory.

Manager Niu watched Li Zhou's departing figure, a sly smile appearing on his lips.

He immediately summoned the research team from Wuzhou Company, handed them the data that Li Zhou had stolen, and said:
"Take a look at these materials and develop the corresponding drugs as soon as possible based on the information provided."

This is a chance for our company to turn things around; we must seize it.

The head of the research team was an elderly expert with gray hair. He took the materials and looked at them carefully.

After a while, he frowned and said, "Manager Niu, these documents look very professional, but some parts seem incomplete."

Moreover, drug development is a complex process; success cannot be achieved immediately simply by having data.

Manager Niu said impatiently, "I don't care about all that, you must develop the drug as soon as possible."

Money is not a problem; I will provide you with sufficient funds and equipment.

"If we can't develop it, none of you can stay at the company."

The old expert sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, Manager Niu, we will do our best."

Thus, the research team began intensive drug development work.

They worked day and night in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyses according to the information in the documents.

However, things didn't go as smoothly as they imagined.

During the research and development process, they encountered many difficulties.

For example, one of the key raw materials mentioned in the document is simply not available on the market.

The veteran expert said to Manager Niu, "Manager Niu, we can't find this raw material, so the research and development work can't continue."

Manager Niu frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Can't you synthesize this raw material yourselves?"

The old expert shook his head and said, "According to the description in the data, the synthesis process of this raw material is very complicated, and it is difficult to complete with our current technology and equipment."

Upon hearing this, Manager Niu flew into a rage and shouted, "What are you experts good for?"
"You can't even solve such a small problem. I don't care what methods you use, you have to find this raw material for me, or none of you will get your wages."

The veteran expert sighed helplessly and had no choice but to lead his team to continue searching for a solution.

They inquired everywhere, contacted many chemical companies and research institutions, and finally found a way to synthesize this raw material in a remote small research institute.

The old expert excitedly told Manager Niu the news. Manager Niu smiled and said:

"Great! You should quickly synthesize the raw materials using this method and continue developing the drug."

The research team got busy again, synthesizing the raw materials using the new method and then continuing drug development.

After a period of effort, they finally succeeded in synthesizing a drug sample.

Holding the drug sample, the veteran expert excitedly told Manager Niu, "Manager Niu, we've succeeded!"

This is a drug sample developed based on available data, but it still requires extensive testing and experimentation to ensure its safety and efficacy.

Manager Niu took the drug sample, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and said:
"Great, you should start the experiments and tests right away."

"As long as the drug is safe, we can mass-produce it and bring it to market."

However, new problems arose during the experiments and testing.

Experimental results show that although this drug has some therapeutic effect, it has very serious side effects.

After taking the drug, the experimental animals experienced symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and one experimental animal even died due to organ failure.

The old expert said to Manager Niu, "Manager Niu, the side effects of this drug are too severe, and it is impossible to bring it to market."

We need to improve the medication and reduce its side effects.

Upon hearing this, Manager Niu's face turned extremely ugly, and he shouted, "What are you experts good for?"
So much time and money were spent developing this drug with serious side effects?

"I don't care, you must improve the drug as soon as possible, or you'll regret it."

The old expert sighed helplessly and said, "Manager Niu, drug development is a complex process that cannot be accomplished overnight."

We will do our best to improve the drug, but this requires time and more financial support.

Manager Niu frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Alright, I'll give you some more time and funds."

But you must guarantee me that you will develop a safe and effective drug. Otherwise, you will all be held responsible.

The veteran expert nodded and said, "Manager Niu, we will do our best."

So the research team began to improve the drug.

They tried various methods, adjusting the drug's formula and manufacturing process, but the results were not ideal.

Although the side effects of the drug have been reduced, it still does not meet the standards for safe market release.

As time went by, Manager Niu became increasingly anxious.

He was very anxious as he watched the company's funds dwindle day by day, while drug development made no substantial progress.

He began to lose patience with the research team, often losing his temper with them and even threatening to fire them.

The veteran experts and team members felt immense pressure, but they also knew that if they gave up now, all their previous efforts would be in vain.

Just when they were feeling desperate, the old expert suddenly came up with a solution.

He told his team members, "We've been doing research and development according to the methods in the documentation. Maybe we can break free from the limitations of the documentation and try some new ideas."

The team members all nodded in agreement.

Therefore, they began to consult a large amount of literature, exchange and cooperate with other research institutions, and try to use new technologies and methods to improve the drug.

After a period of effort, they finally made some breakthroughs.

The side effects of the drug have been further reduced, and the therapeutic effect has been significantly improved.

The old expert excitedly told Manager Niu the news. Upon hearing it, Manager Niu's face lit up with a long-lost smile. He said:

"Great, you can proceed with the final experiments and tests immediately."

"As long as the drug is safe, we can start mass production."

After final experiments and tests, the research team confirmed that the drug's safety and efficacy met the standards for market launch.

Manager Niu was overjoyed and immediately convened a meeting of the company's senior management to announce the good news.

He said, "Everyone, we've finally succeeded!"
Once this drug is launched on the market, it will cause a sensation, and our company will make a fortune.

Upon hearing this, the higher-ups applauded and congratulated them, their faces beaming with excitement.

Manager Niu continued, "However, we need to make full preparations before the drug is launched on the market."

First, a reasonable pricing strategy must be developed that ensures both profit and affordability for consumers.

Secondly, we need to strengthen market promotion so that more people can learn about our medicine.

Finally, it is essential to establish a comprehensive sales channel to ensure that the medicines reach consumers smoothly.

The senior executives nodded in agreement and then began discussing the specific implementation plan.

After a heated discussion, they finally developed a detailed marketing and sales plan.

Manager Niu looked at the plan, nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Okay, let's proceed with this plan."

I believe our drugs will sell very well, and the company will usher in new development opportunities.

However, just as they were preparing to launch the drug to the market, Zhang Yue also noticed something amiss.

Zhang Yue had been secretly observing Li Zhou's movements. When he learned that Li Zhou had obtained the information and handed it over to Wuzhou Company, he immediately realized that something was wrong.

He said to Zhan Susu, "Susu, Li Zhou has stolen the information and given it to Wuzhou Company. They are likely developing drugs based on the information."

We cannot sit idly by and wait for our demise; we must take action.

Zhan Susu nodded and said, "Zhang Yue, you're right."

Although we have released the information, it does not mean that we can allow others to steal our research and development results.

We need to find a way to stop Wuzhou Company and protect our intellectual property rights.

Zhang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "We can first collect evidence that Wuzhou Company stole our information, and then protect our rights through legal means."

At the same time, we can accelerate the research and development and improvement of our own drugs, making them more competitive.

So, Zhang Yue and Zhan Susu began to take action.

On the one hand, they arranged for people to collect evidence of Wuzhou Company's theft of information, and on the other hand, they increased investment in drug research and development and accelerated the research and development process.

After a period of effort, they finally collected enough evidence to prove that Wuzhou Company had stolen their drug research and development data.

Zhang Yue immediately contacted a lawyer and prepared to file a lawsuit against Wuzhou Company.

The lawyer said to Zhang Yue, "Mr. Zhang, based on the evidence we have collected, Wuzhou Company's actions have constituted an infringement."

We are very confident that we will win this case and get them to compensate us for our losses.

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Okay, then file a lawsuit as soon as possible. I want Wuzhou Company to pay the price for their actions."

Meanwhile, Wuzhou Company is making intensive preparations for the drug's market launch.

They invested heavily in marketing and advertising, with advertisements everywhere, attracting the attention of many consumers.

However, just as they were about to launch the drug, they suddenly received a summons from the court.

Manager Niu's face turned extremely ugly as he looked at the summons. He said angrily:

"What's going on? How did Zhang Yue know we stole his information? And he even sued us in court."

The subordinates looked at each other, none of them daring to speak.

Manager Niu pondered for a moment and said, "Don't panic. Let's hire a lawyer to handle this lawsuit. At the same time, we need to speed up the drug's launch. Before the lawsuit is resolved, let's get the drug on the market and make some money first."

Therefore, Wuzhou Company disregarded the court summons and continued to push forward with its drug launch plan.

Their drug quickly went on the market, causing a sensation.

Many consumers were attracted by the advertising and bought the drug.

However, as time went on, some problems began to emerge.

Some consumers experienced severe side effects after taking the medication, and they filed complaints with the media and regulatory authorities.

The media began reporting on Wuzhou Company's drugs, questioning their safety and effectiveness.

Regulatory authorities also intervened in the investigation and tested the drugs from Wuzhou Company.

Test results showed that the drug posed safety risks and did not meet market standards.

Regulatory authorities immediately ordered Wuzhou Company to stop selling the drugs and recall the drugs that were already on the market.

At the same time, Wuzhou Company was severely punished.

Upon hearing this news, Manager Niu flew into a rage and shouted, "What's going on?"

Our drug has clearly passed internal experiments and tests, so how could there be any safety concerns?

The old expert sighed helplessly and said, "Manager Niu, although we have conducted experiments and tests, there may still be some oversights."

Moreover, the information we stole was incomplete and may have some flaws in the research and development process.

Now that this problem has arisen, we have no choice but to take responsibility.

Upon hearing this, Manager Niu slumped into his chair. He knew that the company was truly finished this time.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yue's company's drugs, after continuous improvement and refinement, have become safer and more effective.

Thanks to their good reputation and credibility, they successfully launched the drug into the market.

Consumers have great trust in Zhang Yue's company's drugs, and the sales of the drugs are very good.

In court, Zhang Yue's company presented ample evidence to prove that Wuzhou Company had stolen data.

The court ultimately ruled that Wuzhou Company should compensate Zhang Yue Company for its losses and issue a public apology.

Manager Niu looked at the verdict with deep regret. He knew that his greed and shortsightedness had led the company into dire straits.

Standing in the panoramic conference room on the top floor of the company, Zhang Yue looked out at the dazzling city lights in the distance through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and felt an unprecedented surge of ambition in his heart.

After defeating the Five Continents Company, his company not only gained a great reputation but also became increasingly wealthy, which gave him even more ambitious goals.

He turned to look at the R&D team members sitting around him, his eyes firm and fervent.

"Gentlemen, we have just defeated a powerful opponent, but this is just a small victory in our journey."

Zhang Yue's voice was calm and powerful: "After analyzing the data obtained from the interior of the moon, I firmly believe that the next direction of human development is to explore space, and landing on the moon is the first step in exploring space."

We cannot be complacent with our current achievements; we must stay at the forefront of the times.

Li Yang, a young researcher on the team, stood up with excitement in his eyes and said:
"Mr. Zhang, your idea is so forward-thinking!"

Exploring space has always been a human dream, and participating in the lunar landing project would be the most glorious moment of our scientific careers.

Zhang Yue smiled and nodded, then said, "However, landing on the moon is no easy task, especially to achieve a large-scale human moon landing, which faces numerous difficulties."

Among these challenges, creating a habitable ecosystem on the moon is the primary problem to solve. This is the direction we will focus on next—ecological simulation.

Professor Wang, a senior expert in the team, frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Mr. Zhang, ecological simulation is extremely difficult."

The moon's environment is completely different from Earth's; it has no atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and intense radiation.

Simulating an ecosystem suitable for human survival in such an environment is unlikely to be achieved in the short term given our current technology and team size.

Zhang Yue walked up to Professor Wang, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly:
"Professor Wang, I understand your concerns. But it is precisely because of the difficulties that we must rise to the challenge."

Moreover, I don't intend to accomplish this daunting task solely with our own team.

The team members looked at each other, their faces showing confusion.

Li Yang couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Zhang, what do you mean...?"

Zhang Yue turned to face everyone, his gaze sweeping over each person's face, and solemnly said:
"I have decided to issue a call for talents, inviting high-tech talents from all over the world to join our team."

I believe that in this era of globalization, by pooling global wisdom and strength, we will surely overcome the difficulties and achieve the great goal of a large-scale human lunar landing.

A lively discussion immediately broke out in the team; everyone was both excited and expectant.

Professor Wang also smiled with satisfaction. He stood up and said, "President Zhang, your decision was very bold."

If we can truly gather the world's top talent, our chances of success will increase significantly.

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Okay, let's start preparing for the release of the invitation now."

We must highlight the profound significance and promising future of our project to attract visionary and talented researchers to join us.

Over the next few days, Zhang Yue and his team worked day and night, meticulously drafting the call to arms.

They consulted a large amount of information and, in light of the actual situation of the project, clearly explained the goals, challenges, and opportunities of the ecological simulation project.

At the same time, a beautifully produced promotional video was created to showcase the company's existing scientific research capabilities and achievements, as well as its ambitious plans for the future of space exploration.

The call to arms was finally ready, and Zhang Yue personally posted it on globally renowned scientific research forums and social media platforms.

This news was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar in the global scientific community.

However, things did not go as smoothly as expected.

In the days following the release of the call for heroes, although we received many inquiries via email and phone, very few of them actually provided any substantial response.

Zhang Yue frowned as he looked at the few formal applications in his inbox.

"What's going on? Does our invitation to heroes have no appeal?" Zhang Yue muttered to himself.

Xiao Zhao, the marketing specialist in the team, thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhang, perhaps our promotion is not thorough enough."

Although we posted the message on research forums and social media, the reach may not be wide enough.

Furthermore, many researchers may be more focused on professional academic conferences and seminars, which could be a good opportunity to promote their work.

Zhang Yue's eyes lit up; he felt that Xiao Zhao's suggestion made a lot of sense.

He immediately arranged for his team members to prepare promotional materials and contact the organizers of relevant academic conferences and seminars to try to introduce the project and recruit talent at the conferences.

At the next international academic symposium on space exploration, Zhang Yue personally took the stage to introduce the details of the ecological simulation project to researchers from all over the world.

He spoke passionately about humanity's dream of exploring space, and the efforts and achievements his team made to realize that dream.

The researchers in the audience were deeply captivated by his speech and applauded enthusiastically.

After the speech, many researchers surrounded Zhang Yue, asking about the specific details of the project and the conditions for joining.

Zhang Yue patiently answered their questions, a confident smile on his face.

However, just when Zhang Yue thought things were starting to go in a positive direction, an unexpected situation occurred.

After learning about Zhang Yue's project, an internationally renowned research institution announced the launch of a similar ecological simulation project and offered even more favorable conditions to recruit talent.

This news sent Zhang Yue's team members into a state of panic.

Li Yang anxiously said to Zhang Yue, "Mr. Zhang, what should we do? That research institution is powerful, well-funded, and has a great reputation."

The potential talent we've worked so hard to attract might be snatched away by them.

Zhang Yue pondered for a moment, then calmly said, "Don't panic, everyone. Our project has its own advantages."

We not only have valuable data obtained from the interior of the moon, but also a team with a strong spirit of innovation and combat effectiveness.

Moreover, our commitment to achieving the grand goal of a large-scale human lunar landing further inspires a sense of mission and responsibility among researchers.

Professor Wang nodded in agreement, saying, "Mr. Zhang is right."

When researchers choose projects, they not only consider the salary and conditions, but also the significance and value of the project.

We need to highlight the uniqueness and forward-thinking nature of our project to attract truly talented individuals with ideals and aspirations.

Therefore, Zhang Yue and his team readjusted their publicity strategy.

They place greater emphasis on the innovativeness and social value of projects, highlighting the team's culture and atmosphere.

At the same time, Zhang Yue also personally communicated with some potential top talents, introduced them to the project in detail, listened to their ideas and opinions, and won them over with sincerity and enthusiasm.

Thanks to Zhang Yue's efforts, the situation gradually took a turn for the better.

Some researchers who were initially hesitant were attracted by Zhang Yue's sincerity and the appeal of the project, and decided to join Zhang Yue's team.

Among them is Andrei, an ecology expert from Russia, who has profound knowledge and rich experience in the field of ecological simulation.

Andrei hesitated at first after receiving Zhang Yue's invitation.

He worried that language and cultural differences would affect his work, and he was also concerned about the uncertain future of the project.

After learning of his concerns, Zhang Yue personally flew to Russia to have a face-to-face meeting with Andrei.

In a Moscow café, Zhang Yue and Andrei sat facing each other.

Zhang Yue said sincerely, "Mr. Andrei, I know you have many concerns."

But please believe that our team is an open, inclusive, and dynamic team.

We respect the opinions and ideas of every member and will provide you with the best research environment and conditions.

Moreover, human exploration of space is a great undertaking, and we have the opportunity to participate in it and contribute to the future of humanity—a truly unforgettable experience.

Andrei was moved by Zhang Yue's sincerity and enthusiasm. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Mr. Zhang, your sincerity has touched me. I am willing to join your team and work together to achieve the goal of a large-scale human lunar landing."

Zhang Yue excitedly shook Andrei's hand and said, "That's wonderful! Welcome to the team, Mr. Andrei. I believe that with your addition, our team will be even more powerful."

With the addition of Andrei, Zhang Yue's team strength has been further enhanced.

Under his influence, more and more top international talents have responded to the call to action and joined this project full of challenges and opportunities.

The team brings together researchers from different countries and disciplines, who bring their expertise and unique perspectives, injecting new vitality into the project's progress.

However, new problems also arise.

Because team members come from different cultural backgrounds, communication breakdowns and ideological conflicts are inevitable in the workplace.

On one occasion, during a project planning meeting, an American engineer and a Japanese researcher disagreed on how to handle a certain technical detail. The two argued heatedly, and the meeting reached a stalemate.

Seeing this, Zhang Yue did not rush to interrupt them, but allowed them to fully express their views.

After the two finished speaking, Zhang Yue stood up, smiled, and said, "Everyone, calm down."

We come from different countries, have different cultures and work styles, which is perfectly normal.

But our goals are the same: to make the ecological simulation project a success.

We should respect each other's viewpoints, learn from each other's strengths, and work together to find the best solution.

Guide everyone to re-examine the issue and analyze and discuss it from different perspectives.

With everyone's joint efforts, a solution that takes into account the opinions of both sides was finally found.

After the meeting, both the American engineers and the Japanese researchers realized their mistakes, apologized to each other, and said they would pay more attention to communication and cooperation in the future.

Through this incident, Zhang Yue realized the importance of building a strong team culture.

He organized a series of team activities, such as outdoor training and cultural exchange parties, to help team members enhance their understanding and trust in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

At the same time, he also established an effective communication mechanism to encourage team members to provide timely feedback on problems and suggestions, ensuring that information flows smoothly.

Under Zhang Yue's meticulous management, the team gradually developed a positive atmosphere of unity, cooperation, and progress.

With everyone working together towards the same goal, we overcame one technical challenge after another.

Over time, the ecological simulation project has made significant progress.

The team successfully simulated part of the lunar surface environment in the laboratory and initially constructed a small ecosystem.

Although this ecosystem is still fragile, it is already able to sustain the survival of some simple organisms, which lays a solid foundation for subsequent research.

Looking at the results in the laboratory, Zhang Yue felt a surge of joy and pride.

He knew that this was only the first step in a long journey, and many more challenges awaited them in the future.

But he also firmly believes that with the joint efforts of the team members, they will definitely be able to achieve the great goal of a large-scale human lunar landing.

At a team celebration party, Zhang Yue, on stage, excitedly said:
"Dear partners, our achievements today are inseparable from the hard work and dedication of each and every one of us."

In this process, we encountered many difficulties and challenges, but we never gave up. Instead, we united as one and forged ahead.

I believe that in the days to come, we will continue to uphold this spirit, overcome even more challenges, and make greater contributions to humanity's space exploration endeavors!

The team members applauded, their faces beaming with confidence and determination.

They knew they had made the right choice; joining Zhang Yue's team and participating in this great project would be the best decision of their lives. (End of Chapter)