Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 495 'Backdoor Drug' and the Addition of Two Academicians
finally.

The farce ended with Xu Damao backing down.

I heard that Meng Li was going to the street office to report him for having an affair with a widow when he went to the countryside.

Although he proclaimed his innocence, he knew in his heart that this matter could not withstand scrutiny.

Many villagers knew the secret between him and two widows in Kaoshantun, Northeast China.

If they really investigate, given his criminal record, even if he doesn't get shot, he'll still have to spend many years in prison.

and so.

Xu Damao backed down.

He dared not gamble; Meng Li was a notorious shrew both before and after their marriage.

Anything can be done.

We left the hospital.

I looked back at the courtyard where I had lived for twenty or thirty years.

With a gloomy face, Xu Damao carried his luggage and limped towards the old house.

Fortunately, my family still has an old house where my parents live.

Otherwise, if he didn't even have an old house, he would have to sleep on the streets.

Hearing the neighbor's children laughing at him from behind, Xu Damao almost ground his teeth to powder.

My family has had such bad luck these past few years.

I feel like everything has gone wrong ever since I met Meng Li.

It seems that widows really are his nemesis.

Seeing that there was no excitement to be had, Wang Mengde and the others went inside.

It's still a familiar place, only the people living here have changed.

This side room and one annex room were occupied by Wang Weiguo, Yang Liu, and their child.

Ran Xiaomei and Wang Weiguo's mother-in-law took turns coming over to help take care of the child.

After putting his things down, Wang Mengde was about to return to Guang'anmen Hospital when he was 'caught' by Sha Zhu.

"Mengde, don't rush off. You've come all this way, let's have a good drink together tonight."

After saying that, she grabbed his arm and wouldn't let go.

Seeing how enthusiastic Sha Zhu was, Wang Mengde reluctantly agreed.

It was indeed very difficult for him to come all this way.

The last time the two met was six months ago.

"Okay, let's have a drink together today. I'll go call home first."

Wang Mengde nodded, then put down what he was holding and walked towards the grocery store.

There are public phones over there that you can use.

When I arrived, I called home, but instead of rushing back, I quickly walked towards the grocery store in Nanluoguxiang.

He and Fatty Guo hadn't seen each other for more than half a year.

The last time I saw him was when Fatty Guo specially came to his house, brought him two sets of cleaned large intestines, and when he left, he had several bottles of 'Imperial Palace Pills' in his arms.

at this time.

Fatty Guo was sitting in a chair, looking at the young wives who came to the grocery store to buy groceries with a bored expression.

On the chopping board in front of him, only a few large bones remained, lying there all alone.

As for the other pork, it had already been sold out.

Even now, as we approach the 1980s, resources remain scarce in both urban and rural areas.

Especially pork; without ration coupons, it was impossible to buy.

Unless you buy it at a high price on the black market.

Not only are they expensive, but you might not even be able to buy them.

"Oh, Mengde is here. Wait for me a moment."

Upon seeing Wang Mengde, Fatty Guo was overjoyed. He hurriedly took off his greasy apron, then grabbed the counter with one hand and jumped out from inside.

I never expected that someone in his forties, who was so fat, would be so agile.

"Come on, let's go outside and have a smoke."

Arriving at a large tree not far from the entrance of the grocery store, Fatty Guo pulled out a pack of Daqianmen cigarettes from his pocket and handed one to Wang Mengde.
"It's not as good as your little panda cigarettes."

"I don't usually smoke, so I can't tell the difference between good and bad."

Wang Mengde took the cigarette, lit it, took a light puff, and then said with a smile.

He has quite a few of those specially supplied Little Panda cigarettes at home.

These were all gifts from higher-ups.

He himself didn't smoke much; he gave most of it to his family.

The two men chatted while smoking.

After talking for more than ten minutes, Fatty Guo finally said, looking somewhat embarrassed:

"By the way, Mengde, we're almost out of 'Imperial Palace Pills' at home. Did you bring any this time?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at him with a hopeful expression.

Only after using this medicine did he realize that half of the joy in life lies in it.

Take it every few days, and you'll become the undisputed leader at home.

His wife is completely obedient and devoted to him, always giving him face both at home and in public.

In fact, in recent years, major hospitals across the country have been receiving a wave of supplies from time to time.

However, given the large population base in China, even though hundreds of thousands of pills is a considerable quantity, before they could all be placed on the shelves, a large portion of them were bought by people using connections.

The remaining small portion was snapped up by a lucky few.

Now, "Imperial Palace Pills" are being called "backdoor medicine," just like pork bought through connections is called "backdoor meat."

Guo Pangzi didn't know anyone else at the hospital or pharmacy, so he never managed to snag a ticket.

"Haha, you'll get your share."

Wang Mengde had anticipated being asked this question long before he arrived.

So he pretended to take out a few bottles of 'Imperial Palace Pills' from his pocket and handed them to Fatty Guo.

"Oh, thank you, Mengde, thank you, Mengde."

Upon seeing the familiar little medicine bottle, Fatty Guo didn't dare blink, holding it in both hands as if it were a rare treasure.

"Let's not stand on ceremony. By the way, half of this is for Uncle Guo. Could you please deliver it to him?"

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely give half to my dad. If he finds out I'm keeping some for myself, he'll hang me from the rafters and whip me."

Fatty Guo quickly assured him.

He had secretly kept it before, but his father found out.

later.

I took a week off.

From then on, he knew that the 'Imperial Palace Pill' was his father's precious treasure and his Achilles' heel.

Everything else is negotiable, but if someone were to keep this medicine hidden away, it could be fatal.

Seeing that it was getting late, Wang Mengde said goodbye to Fatty Guo and headed towards No. 95 Courtyard.

Before leaving, Fatty Guo promised that in a few days he would get two cleaned pig intestines and send them to their family to make stew.

We arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

I saw Wang Mengde carrying two bottles of Fenjiu liquor in one hand and two oil paper packages in the other.

Yan Bugui was so envious that his mouth was practically watering.

Over the years, the Yan family has not had an easy life.

Although my second aunt is in good health, she can no longer do heavy work.

And then he retired, which resulted in his salary being reduced by more than half.

The three sons could only look after themselves; even if they wanted to have a drink, they had to calculate it carefully.

Only occasionally, when I get a meal at Sha Zhu's house, can I satisfy my cravings.

"Uncle, how about we grab a drink tonight?"

Wang Mengde raised the wine in his hand and then greeted him with a smile.

Although Lao Yan was a bit stingy, he was still good to their family.

Sometimes when Ran Xiaomei couldn't come, her second aunt would help take care of Wang Weiguo's children.

Although he had other motives, he had indeed been a great help. "Mengde, since you've extended the invitation, I won't stand on ceremony."

Yan Bugui said with a look of surprise.

Normally, he rarely drinks Fenjiu, let alone "Liu Mao La". Most of the time, he drinks loose liquor brewed from dried sweet potatoes.

Upon hearing Wang Mengde's invitation, he didn't even dare to be polite, fearing that the pretense would become real and he would ultimately be unable to freeload off Wang.

Arrived at the middle school.

Sha Zhu had already prepared four dishes. Including the bag of peanuts and sausages he brought back, this meal would be considered almost as good as Chinese New Year by ordinary people.

"Mengde, it's my treat today, why are you bringing any more wine and food?"

Sha Zhu said somewhat unhappily.

"Hehe, we don't need to be so particular, as long as we eat and drink well."

Wang Mengde sat down in the chair and said with a smile.

As he spoke, he gestured for Yan Bugui to sit in the seat of honor.

Of course, the main table will definitely be reserved for Yi Zhonghai.

After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of food are over.

The atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became lively.

Sha Zhu took off his shirt, revealing his bare chest, then toasted Wang Mengde before speaking:
"Mengde, do you still have any of those 'Imperial Palace Pills' in stock? Give me a few more bottles."

For the past ten years or so, He Daqing has made a trip to Beijing every month without fail.

Their main purpose was to obtain the 'Imperial Palace Pill'.

And Shazhu himself desperately needs it.

Therefore, the amount consumed increased.

Actually, if Wang Mengde hadn't come today, he would have been starving in a few days and would definitely have come looking for him.

"I've prepared a few bottles for you."

Wang Mengde was prepared and handed over several bottles directly.

"Haha, I knew you were reliable."

Sha Zhu excitedly took it and then handed it to Yu Li, who was already standing behind him.

"By the way, I heard recently that many pharmacies also stocked it once, but the quantity was not large."

In less than half an hour, it was sold out, and many people rushed over but couldn't buy a single item.

Since this medicine is so good and so many people need it, why not produce more and sell it in pharmacies?

Beside them, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui also pricked up their ears.

They're both in their sixties or seventies, so of course they don't need this anymore.

I've had the chance to experience it a few times before, and the taste was truly unforgettable.

"This medicine is mainly exported to generate foreign exchange."

Don't underestimate this tiny pill; a bottle of ten pills sells for a very high price overseas.

We don't know yet about this year, but last year alone, 'Imperial Palace Pills' sold over five hundred million US dollars.

Wang Mengde explained with a smile.

As the market expands and existing users continue to use the product, new users who are hooked are also unlikely to be able to get rid of it.

The price was raised several times, resulting in the drug generating significant foreign exchange earnings for China.

It can be said that, apart from "Rejuvenation Pill", "Imperial Palace Pill" holds a firmly established position in the top five in China.

In recent years, a number of pharmaceutical factories have gradually increased, and they have occasionally produced an extra batch.

This batch of medicines was then sold domestically.

In fact, Wang Mengde's idea was to produce as many as possible.

It's not that every individual in the country needs to be able to use it.

At the very least, it should be something that people can buy regularly.

However, after he made a suggestion to his superiors about this matter, he has not received any approval.

There might be some hesitation from above.

After all, in this era, domestic thinking is still somewhat conservative.

"So much money?!?"

Sha Zhu, Yi Zhonghai, and Yan Bugui all gasped in shock.

What does five hundred million US dollars mean? In recent years, the official exchange rate of the RMB against the US dollar has appreciated considerably.

It reached approximately 1:1.5.

One US dollar can be exchanged for 1.5 yuan.

Five hundred million US dollars is equivalent to seven hundred and five hundred million RMB.

And this is the official exchange rate; on the black market, this number would be at least five times higher.

The thought of the enormous sum of billions of RMB made Yan Bugui feel dizzy.

At the same time, he finally understood why those leaders respected Wang Mengde so much.

Anyone who can bring in so much foreign exchange revenue for the country can also do whatever they want domestically.

Early October.

Since this year is not a year with a significant number of 5 or 0 years, no public events were held.

However, the usual internal celebration banquet was still held as scheduled.

Wang Mengde was also invited to participate.

At the banquet, the leaders above him had a special conversation with him that lasted several minutes.

In those few minutes, he took the opportunity to make a suggestion.

That is to elect more academicians.

In fact, the Chinese Academy of Sciences was established very early.

In 49, the Chinese Academy of Sciences was officially established. It was the highest academic institution in China in the field of science and technology and the national comprehensive research and development center for natural sciences and high technology.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences was established in 1955.

This is also the first time that academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have been elected.

These academicians comprise six divisions: Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences and Medicine, Earth Sciences, Information Technology Sciences, and Technological Sciences.

The Academy is also the highest advisory body for science and technology in the country.

Commonly known as a think tank.

The original rule was that academicians would be elected every two years.

However, due to special reasons, there were only two additional elections previously, in 1955 and 1957.

In the original history.

It wasn't until 1980 that the country added more academicians.

Then, there was a gap of eleven years until the fourth election in 1991.

Wang Mengde didn't want to know more about the reasons for this omission.

He only wanted the country to start electing more academicians earlier than usual.

At the same time, it was suggested that the Chinese Academy of Engineering be established, which was more than a decade earlier than in the original history.

Historically, the Chinese Academy of Engineering was established in 1994, composed of academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and comprised a total of 9 divisions.

One of them is the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Wang Mengde was very confident.

He is confident that if his suggestions are adopted by the higher-ups, he will be directly elected as an academician of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

after all.

As a leading figure in the world of medicine.

Regardless of his fame or contributions, he is indispensable in the medical field.

If he is not elected, then no one in China's medical profession will be elected.

Even if I were selected, I wouldn't have the face to go, nor would I dare to accept it.

Of course, this situation is unlikely to occur.

Wang Mengde's guess was correct.

It's unclear whether the higher-ups took his suggestion very seriously, or whether they had already planned something similar but brought it out ahead of time because of his proposal.

Before the end of the year, he became an academician of both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

(End of this chapter)