Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 481 Cocktail Therapy and Two Billion Dollars

Back to the Genome Project Institute.

Wang Mengde sat in his office, opposite him were Lei Ze and Liu Shuwei, the two project managers.

"Director Wang, did you call us here because you have a task to assign us?"

Recently, more than twenty people joined our team, so we now have enough staff but our workload has actually decreased.

Many colleagues are complaining that things have been too relaxed lately, and they need to get back to work on new research.

Razer sat in his chair and said with a smile.

He was also holding an enamel mug in his hand.

Every time he comes over, he has to have a few cups of tea; the tea here is so much more fragrant than his own.

Liu Shuwei, standing to the side, remained silent.

The team he brought from the Beijing Institute of Genetics will return to their original unit after finishing this project.

"Hehe, tell them not to rush, there will be new things to do soon that require their attention."

This is a very important and very difficult matter; let's just make sure they don't complain behind our backs later.

Wang Mengde was very pleased to see his subordinates in such high spirits.

Only a team like this can accomplish those arduous tasks under rudimentary conditions.

"That's great."

Lei Ze said excitedly, "Director Wang, could you tell me what the mission is?"

He's now eager to know what the next step is.

Liu Shuwei was also getting restless.

Although the team he brought would eventually have to go back, Wang Mengde had given him a new mission.

Perhaps this task will become a Nobel Prize-level achievement in the future.

Even if it's not a Nobel Prize-level achievement, it's certainly extraordinary.

If he fails to win the bid, his team members will definitely complain about him later, and even the leaders of the Beijing Gene Research Institute disagree.

therefore.

He quickly added, "Director Wang, and our team also have plenty of time to participate in the research."

If we don't have enough staff, I'll go back and apply to the research institute. I can't guarantee more, but getting another twenty key personnel wouldn't be a problem.

For the past ten months or so, the team they supported has been the envy of their colleagues at the Beijing Institute of Genetics.

Here, not only are you enjoying delicious food and drinks, but you're also receiving such a great honor.

If Liu Shuwei hadn't been so senior and capable, he probably would have been replaced midway through the process.

If any of them wants to go back, they will be approved immediately, and new personnel can seamlessly fill the gap.

Therefore, as long as he goes back and says that it was a task assigned by Wang Mengde, both the director and ordinary employees will agree wholeheartedly.

"Old Liu, this is the Genome Project Research Institute, not your gene research institute."

Our institute has hundreds of researchers of all levels, so it wouldn't be a problem to spare a few dozen to come and provide support.

"You'd better not think about putting any more people in here in the future, otherwise the other colleagues in our institute won't stand for it."

Lei Ze was so angry his nose almost twisted out of shape.

A few months ago, Liu Shuwei and his team joined in to share the credit, and they had no objection because Wang Mengde had agreed.

But now that they want to bring in more people, I can't stand it.

"Old Lei, I was just thinking that there's strength in numbers. After all, we can't be careless or delay the task assigned by Director Wang."

Besides, Director Wang used to be our institute's leader, why can't he take care of us?

When it comes to interests, Liu Shuwei naturally wouldn't back down.

He stubbornly argued loudly.

If you remain silent, your superiors and colleagues will definitely say you are weak when you get back.

"Comrade Liu Shuwei..."

Lei Ze angrily called out the other person's name, no longer even addressing Lao Liu by name.

Watching the two argue fiercely, Wang Mengde was at his wits' end.

Both of them were his close associates; they were equally dear to him.

Favoring either one is not acceptable.

So, he tried to smooth things over, coughing to interrupt their argument, then waving his hand and saying:
"You two stop arguing. Although there's only one task assigned to you for now, there will definitely be more of these kinds of things in the future."

If you two continue arguing, I'll have to find someone else to avoid further damage to your relationship.

He certainly wouldn't find someone else to replace them; he was just trying to scare the two of them.

After all, the next research work still needs to be carried out by the personnel of these two teams. With their previous foundation, continuing the research is a natural and smooth process.

Seeing that Wang Mengde was 'angry,' Lei Ze and Liu Shuwei exchanged a glance, then said in unison:
"Director Wang, please don't be angry. We were just a little anxious. We promise we won't argue anymore."

"Alright, since you've made that promise, I'll continue to assign the task to your two teams."

By the way, this project is also a continuation of the HIV virus research, which will make your research easier.

Today I went to a meeting with the higher-level department, and the big leader gave me a task: to develop drugs and methods to treat HIV.

We don't expect a complete cure; as long as it's effective, provides temporary relief, and significantly reduces patient mortality, that's enough.

Of course, the stronger the allergic effect, the better. Ideally, it would allow patients with mild symptoms to reach the average life expectancy of the general population.

Wang Mengde gave a brief introduction to the background of the mission.

When his superiors told him about it, he didn't agree immediately, but said he needed to study it first.

Given the current level of scientific research and our understanding of the HIV virus, it would normally take at least eight to ten years.

This is the result of investing a lot of manpower and resources.

However, with him around, this time will be greatly reduced.

In my previous life, there were already many mature treatment options for the prevention and treatment of AIDS.

Although it cannot be completely cured, many patients with mild symptoms have a very high survival rate after receiving standardized treatment.

"Director Wang, rest assured, we will work overtime to conduct the research and strive to produce results as soon as possible."

Lei Ze said with a confident expression.

His confidence also stemmed from Wang Mengde.

With the research direction and materials provided by this leader, their research progressed at a rocket-like pace over the past year.

Many studies that were expected to take more than five years to produce results were shortened to just a few months with Wang Mengde's guidance.

"No, no, no, you don't need to rush the research this time."

Just proceed with your research step by step; I won't be providing you with too much guidance or materials for now.

Wang Mengde waved his hand and said.

It's only the 1970s now, and although the AIDS virus has already begun to spread around the world, there aren't many people infected yet.

Moreover, most of the people are ordinary citizens; the wealthy and powerful have not been infected yet.

It won't be until the 1980s that there will be a major outbreak.

It gradually spread to the upper class as well.

Besides, China is safe for the time being.

Due to special circumstances, coupled with the implementation of entry inspection policies, it is believed that there will be very few cases by the 1980s.

Therefore, Wang Mengde did not intend to develop a treatment plan immediately. "Director Wang, now all countries in the world know about the AIDS virus. If we don't develop a treatment plan quickly..."

If other countries were to develop this technology first, it would be a huge loss.

Liu Shuwei was a little puzzled. He thought for a moment and then spoke.

Previously, Wang Mengde had always instructed them to speed up their research, but this time, very strangely, he asked them to slow down.

"Haha, just follow my instructions. As for the reasons, you'll find out later."

Wang Mengde didn't offer much explanation, but simply smiled and brushed it off.

It's not that he doesn't want to say it, but that he can't tell the other person these things directly.

After calming the two down, Wang Mengde briefly explained to them some of the knowledge he had learned about 'cocktail therapy' from the space.

This is a very mature HIV treatment plan that can be used directly.

It means he had some talent; otherwise, he could have figured it out in just a few months.

The weather is getting cold.

In contrast, the relationship between Wang Yuanchao and his brother grew increasingly warm.

Especially Wang Yuanchao and Zhao Yali.

A few days ago, Wang Hao, as the groom's parent, personally accompanied the two young people to Shandong Province.

The Zhao family was flattered and overwhelmed that he would be there.

He readily agreed to Wang Hao's suggestion that the two young people get married next spring.

Speaking of which, the gifts Wang Yuanchao brought when he first came shocked them.

That sewn plane ticket eventually became a real thing.

Now it has become the most coveted item in Zhao Family Village. It is usually carefully covered with cloth and only a very few people are allowed to use it.

Those supplies also improved the Zhao family's life.

The hundreds of pounds of fine grain coupons were exchanged for hundreds of pounds of coarse grains, finally allowing the family to have enough to eat after several months.

Canned food and malted milk powder also catch the eye of children with a sweet tooth.

Brown sugar and white sugar were also treasured and only taken out carefully and brewed with boiling water during busy farming seasons or when someone was sick.

Just when there were still more than half of the supplies left, Wang Hao arrived.

This time, they brought even more supplies than last time.

In particular, the grain coupons and other various certificates from Shandong Province left Zhao Yali's family members dumbfounded.

They had overestimated the other party's family as much as possible, but they never expected that the man's casual gesture would be so surprising that they couldn't believe their eyes.

After returning from Shandong Province.

Zhao Yali changed; she went from being passive to being proactive.

On weekends, she would come to the Wang family home on her own without Wang Yuanchao having to pick her up.

While helping Ran Xiaomei with housework, they chatted about everyday things.

Meanwhile, the relationship between Wang Weiguo and Yang Liu also progressed rapidly.

As her grandmother's condition improved, her mood also brightened considerably.

Last week, I also visited the Wang family for the first time.

Ran Xiaomei treated this prospective daughter-in-law the same as everyone else. Just today, she packed a lot of supplies in advance and had Wang Weiguo deliver them to the Yang family.

"Mom, after a while, how about we find a matchmaker to propose to Yang Liu's family? We can hold the wedding together next spring."

He Shengnan guessed her mother-in-law's thoughts, so she went along with it and made the suggestion.

As a traditional woman, she had long considered herself a member of the Wang family, and it was also her wish for her two younger brothers-in-law to get married as soon as possible.

"Yes, that's what I think too, but let's wait a bit longer. Wei Guo and Yang Liu have only just started dating, so they should get to know each other better."

Ran Xiaomei spoke casually with a smile on her face.

She couldn't contain her joy as her two youngest sons were about to get married.

If we can have double happiness next year, that would be even better.

As for whether having a child will affect my studies while I'm still in university.

This won't have a significant impact.

With the implementation of the policy of recommending students for university admission, many university students already have wives and children at home.

A few years later, after the exams were reinstated, many young people with families became college students.

"I think Yang Liu is a very good girl. She is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and she is very polite and knows how to be grateful."

He Shengnan continued.

After several encounters, she found that her two future sisters-in-law were both very easy to get along with.

"Yes, I think it's a good idea too. If Wei Guo and I can get together, then I can rest assured."

Ran Xiaomei nodded.

In the health and family planning department.

Wang Xiaodan is having dinner in the cafeteria.

He was seconded from another department to help out.

I've been working overtime these past two days.

It's early January now, and we need to accurately calculate last year's pharmaceutical export figures, as well as other revenues.

And this workload is enormous.

After all, it's not only about calculating the total income for twelve months, but also about ensuring accuracy and that every single income transaction is correct.

This is the final report to the higher-ups; if there's a mistake, then the entire department's year-long efforts will be marred by negativity.

So, just like in previous years, the health and family planning department borrowed more than a dozen accounting experts from the department in charge of money.

Assist in calculating the foreign exchange earnings for the entire year.

After quickly finishing her meal, Wang Xiaodan carried the clean lunchbox to an office.

Inside the room, there were about ten tables, each piled with several thick stacks of financial statements and an abacus.

In those days, they didn't have computers to use; they could only use abacuses to make calculations.

Sit in your seat.

She let out a long breath and then lowered her head, fiddling with the abacus in one hand and holding the report in the other.

For a moment, only the clattering of abacus beads filled the room.

Wang Xiaodan is currently in charge of the foreign exchange revenue of Guang'anmen Hospital for the entire year.

Throughout the year, nearly several thousand foreign patients come to China for medical treatment. They not only pay high consultation fees, but most of them also give tips.

And these tips are all in units of thousands.

Looking at the final number on the abacus, Wang Xiaodan's hands still trembled with excitement, even though she already had a general idea of ​​what it meant.

Guang'anmen Hospital's annual revenue reached more than two hundred million US dollars.

This is a huge sum of money.

Meanwhile, she had previously calculated her other foreign exchange earnings, and just by mentally adding them up, she almost fainted.

Because she received more than two billion dollars.

(End of this chapter)