Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 475 AIDS Detection Reagents and Their Benefit to All Mankind

September.

Representatives from the American medical industry secretly arrived in China.

The team leader was none other than Mr. Gordon, the representative attending the WHO assembly.

Two days ago, as per the established procedure, they met with relevant leaders from higher-level departments and had a brief chat for over an hour.

Then, accompanied by staff from relevant departments and the health and family planning department, they visited several pharmaceutical factories in Beijing.

Among them are production workshops for "Imperial Palace Pills", "Eight Treasures Divine Rhinoceros Pills", "Gout Relief", and "Artificial Synthetic Bovine Insulin".

As for Gordon's offer to join the 'Rejuvenation Pill' factory, it was politely declined.

Although Wang Mengde confidently stated that as long as the formula was not leaked, the factory could be visited by anyone else.

But the leaders of the higher-level departments dared not take this risk.

The "Rejuvenation Pill" is now extremely well-known among the upper classes in various countries around the world. Basically, anyone with power, influence, or money has heard of this medicine.

Many people have even taken it themselves.

Those older, powerful and influential people were all extremely eager to receive a portion of the 'Rejuvenation Pill' each month.

Unfortunately, China strictly controls the amount of exports, resulting in a situation where there are too many monks and not enough porridge, and supply cannot meet demand.

Even on the black market, there are prices but no buyers.

This year, apart from Thomas and Carter selling nearly a thousand pills, the number that flows into the black market is basically no more than a hundred pills a year.

Gordon and his companions were not disappointed that they were unable to visit the pharmaceutical factory that produced the "Rejuvenation Pill".

This was within their expectations.

After all, this is a hen that can lay eggs, and the eggs it lays are priceless golden eggs.

If their country had this technology, they would also keep it a secret and never let anyone see a trace of it.

"Sir, I would like to meet with Mr. Wang Mengde and have a chat. Please make the arrangements."

That day, after returning from a visit to a pharmaceutical factory, Gordon, sitting in the car, couldn't contain himself any longer and said to the Chinese staff accompanying him.

His supervisor had given him instructions before he arrived.

On this trip, I must make contact with Wang Mengde. Even if it's just a casual chat and I don't get any information out of him, it doesn't matter.

Wang Mengde's reputation abroad was simply too great.

Especially in the medical industry, his name is widely known; anyone working in the field has heard of him.

Anyone who says they don't know him will be severely looked down upon, and people will think that this person is definitely ignorant and incompetent.

"Mr. Gordon, Mr. Wang Mengde has something to attend to and will be able to participate in the academic exchange the day after tomorrow."

The staff member from the relevant department answered with a smile.

This is not a lie; something really happened.

At the Genome Project Institute, Lei Ze and Liu Shuwei, along with dozens of team members, are working urgently to develop a test kit for the HIV virus.

During this process, there were many places where Wang Mengde needed to provide on-site guidance.

These days.

Diplomats from many countries have made contact with China.

They were all trying to find out how far China's research on AIDS had progressed.

Have they figured out a detection method?

They also expressed their hope that if Mr. Wang Mengde makes any new research findings, he would publish them in a timely manner.

No wonder they were so nervous.

The information released by China at the WHO assembly has caused great concern among all knowledgeable people.

Even if they don't understand it, medical experts from various countries know that the HIV virus can damage a person's immune system, leading to various complications.

This virus is absolutely deadly.

Whether poor or rich, or powerful, everyone is treated equally.

Moreover, there is currently no cure.

Not only that, there's no way to detect it, which is really alarming.

Nobody wants to fall victim to a virus without even realizing it.

"The day after tomorrow, right? Then we look forward to Mr. Wang Mengde's participation in this exchange meeting."

Gordon felt much more at ease after receiving specific times and arrangements.

His mission would be accomplished once he could meet with Mr. Wang Mengde; as for whether there would be any unexpected gains, that was up to fate.

Genome Project Institute.

In the laboratory.

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans kept appearing on Liu Shuwei's forehead.

However, he didn't seem to care, as his assistant promptly wiped his sweat.

He observed carefully, occasionally instructing those around him to record some data.

Today, under Wang Mengde's guidance, he will complete an experiment.

This experiment was different from others. The further I went, the stronger my premonition became that there might be some surprising results.

He was extremely nervous, and his face showed a mixture of anticipation and unease.

I don’t know how long it took.

He straightened up and took a few deep breaths.

I then realized that my back was completely soaked, and even my pants were quite wet.

He didn't care about any of that, but instead asked the team members who were taking notes next to him, "How is it?"

The team member looked excited, and his voice trembled as he replied:
"Director, the data shows that the method we used detected the HIV virus."

The other staff members blushed and clenched their fists tightly upon hearing this.

If they weren't in the lab, they would have started yelling and screaming.

Unexpectedly, this research went very smoothly.

It didn't take long before it succeeded.

Liu Shuwei was also very excited. He suppressed his excitement, then reached out and took the data record book, and carefully examined it.

He was worried, afraid that something might go wrong.

If that's the case, it would be a huge embarrassment if reported to the leadership.

A few minutes later.

He put down the data logbook; he had confirmed that they had indeed succeeded.

According to the experimental results, the HIV virus underwent significant and prescribed changes after coming into contact with the preparations they produced.

This method can be used to determine whether a person carries the virus.

of course.

At present, the result is not yet a final success, as some special circumstances still need to be ruled out.

But the exclusion tests are much simpler.

Everyone on their team is capable of doing this job.

With so many people working together, I believe we can complete the development of the HIV test kit very soon.

"Comrades, there is still some work to be done, and we need you all to continue to complete it."

However, with this milestone achieved, I can now, on behalf of everyone, request commendation from Director Wang.

Liu Shuwei addressed everyone present.

The so-called "request for credit" is actually just an attempt to get some benefits and perks for everyone.

He knew that Wang Mengde controlled a large amount of resources and could distribute them at will.

These donations were all made by foreign patients out of respect for him, and even the higher-ups have mentioned it several times.

As long as it is used properly, Wang Mengde can take any of these supplies.

of course.

Wang Mengde wouldn't allocate too much; he knew his limits.

Even though it represents only a small fraction, it is still a huge number for a unit with only a few hundred people or a team of only a few dozen members.

Therefore, everyone in the lab was highly motivated.

He secretly prepared to work overtime during the next period of time.

They haven't forgotten.

Last time, because he discovered the AIDS virus, Wang Mengde distributed a considerable amount of scarce supplies to dozens of people.

Those supplies allowed their family to live very well during that period.

Not only can you eat your fill, but you can also eat well, and even have plenty of oil and fat.

The thought of another round of benefits soon made everyone's eyes light up, and they couldn't wait for the supplies to be distributed.

Two days later.

Around ten o'clock in the morning.

The medical technology exchange conference between China and the United States was finally held in Beijing.

Because the other party specifically requested his participation, Wang Mengde arrived at the meeting place early in the morning.

His appearance immediately caught the attention of the American representatives.

Gordon put down his glass, rushed over, bowed, extended his hands, and said respectfully:

"Dear Mr. Wang Mengde, it is truly the greatest honor of my life to finally meet you in person."

His expression was completely genuine, without any hint of acting. To anyone who looked at it, it was an expression from the heart.

Wang Mengde did not seem to care much about the American representative's flattery.

He simply said, "Mr. Gordon, it's a pleasure to meet you too."

That's just how it is; he's seen it far too many times.

Putting aside everything else, I see hundreds of critically ill patients from abroad and several times that number of their families every day, and I encounter this situation many times.

Moreover.

Since he became famous, there have been many people who are even more humble than him.

Therefore, he was already used to it.

"Mr. Wang Mengde, I heard of your great name ten years ago. At that time, I thought you were the greatest medical scientist in the world."

Indeed, time has proven that my understanding at that time was correct, even greater than I thought.

"I use many of the products you developed. The efficacy of each medicine is astonishing, and they also benefit all mankind."

Especially the 'Imperial Palace Pill,' it's simply a masterpiece of God. If I hadn't experienced it many times, I wouldn't have believed it was real.

Gordon did not care about Wang Mengde's attitude.

He held the other person's hand and spoke incoherently.

They even exposed some of their private information.

The people who came with him did not stop him; what they had just said was actually what they truly felt.

Every single person is a loyal user of 'Imperial Palace Pills'.

Some of them are even heavily dependent on several different medications.

Of the remaining dozen or so people, they were all experts in the medical field, and they certainly understood the weight that the name Wang Mengde carried in the industry.

They dared not act recklessly any longer.

He met with the more than twenty people who came from the United States and exchanged a few pleasantries.

The exchange meeting officially began.

The two countries are planning a two-day exchange.

The main topics of discussion include new drug development and medical concepts.

Since the other party did not understand the content of traditional Chinese medicine, Wang Mengde only demonstrated his knowledge of Western medicine at the exchange meeting.

That alone was enough to surprise everyone present.

The little bit of valuable information he casually shared was enough to silence the entire meeting.

Everyone really needs to ponder what he said.

Moreover, they spend quite a bit of time thinking about it.

If someone didn't know the situation, they would think the atmosphere was awkward.

Two days flew by.

For everyone except Wang Mengde, time passed far too quickly.

They were all still eager for more and wished the exchange could continue, ideally for a month.

Over the past two days, everyone felt they had gained a great deal.

In particular, what Wang Mengde said broadened everyone's thinking and made everyone feel that they had made great progress.

"Dear Mr. Wang Mengde, I hope to have the opportunity to conduct academic exchanges with you again next time."

Gordon said reluctantly.

The conclusion of the exchange meeting signifies the end of their trip to China.

They will be flying back to China tomorrow afternoon.

Of course, Gordon had some tasks to discuss with the Chinese side before leaving.

The main issues are the export quantities of artemisinin powder and artemisinin; he needs to secure more of these.

In the South Vietnamese army, soldiers were contracting a new type of malaria virus every moment, and some even died within a few days.

Many soldiers would rather fight than get infected with the virus.

Unfortunately, the environment in South Vietnam was a breeding ground for malaria, and many research institutions and scientific research units in the country spent countless efforts and money on it.

No effective drug has been developed, and there has been no progress in cracking the artemisinin powder and artemisinin formula.

This time.

Taking advantage of the improved diplomatic relations with China, and due to special circumstances, I want to buy more to take back.

Of course, their plan wasn't to heal the soldiers and then launch a counterattack.

It's purely a desire to reduce unnecessary sacrifices and alleviate some pressure.

Simultaneously.

There are two other tasks.

The first one is the 'Rejuvenation Pill'.

The number of people released by China each month is severely insufficient.

Let alone the powerful and wealthy in most countries around the world fighting over it, even if all of it were given to the United States, it wouldn't be enough to go around.

Those who are rich and powerful are extremely afraid of death.

This fear tends to grow stronger, especially as one gets older.

Having the 'Rejuvenation Pill' to extend life by two or three years, or even four or five years, naturally people would grasp at it as a lifeline.

He hoped to discuss with China the possibility of receiving at least twice the quantity.

Moreover, these extra "rejuvenation pills" were all sold to the United States.

As for the price of over $20,000 per pill, that doesn't matter.

Any problem that can be solved with money isn't really a problem.

For the precious lives of the wealthy and powerful, spending a little money is utterly insignificant.

The second task was to find out about China's research progress on the AIDS virus.

It is the most powerful country in the world, but also extremely chaotic.

Even before the WHO assembly concluded, they were already searching nationwide for patients with HIV characteristics.

This investigation really gave them a fright.

Surprisingly, they found dozens of patients without lifting a finger.

This shows that the HIV virus has been spreading quietly in the United States for a long time.

This discovery sent a chill down the spines of many high-ranking individuals.

HIV has an incubation period, and without a testing method, no one can guarantee whether their partner has been infected.

(End of this chapter)