After being fired, I became the light of medicine

Chapter 226: Maybe Qingshan Pharmaceutical has forgotten?
Two pieces of good news?
Zhang Yang was a little nervous when he heard this. He knew that the number of places in the "P4 Biological Laboratory" had increased, but...

The other good news?
Restraining his curiosity, Zhang Yang calmly asked Zhou Hai to sit down and said with a smile:
"Okay, Secretary Zhou, then I'd like to hear what good news you have."

Secretary Zhou didn't say anything more. He smiled and sat down on the sofa and said:

"First of all, you should all know the first good news. Sigh... I am ashamed to say that we didn't know that you had submitted an application for a 'P4 Biological Laboratory' before. We didn't even know that there was such a project as the 'P4 Biological Laboratory'!"

"You didn't tell me either, and it wasn't until a few days ago that I accidentally discovered that your application for the 'P4 Biological Laboratory' project was rejected by the National Health Commission!"

"But anyway, this was a huge mistake in our work. I later reported this to the leader, who took it very seriously and immediately ordered that you be given another place to commend your great contribution to the T14 protein and Lung Toxin Clearing Granules!"

He paused and said:

"I guess you also received a call from the National Health Commission today?"

Zhang Yang nodded.

Zhang Yang knew about the increase in the number of P4 biological laboratories in the morning, and he even guessed that the sudden increase in the number of places was most likely due to the leadership's intervention.

However, when he heard Secretary Zhou say this, he still showed an expression of surprise, and then his face was full of joy!
"Secretary Zhou, I did receive a call this morning, but... I didn't expect it was a special approval from the leader!"

"Oh, thank you so much for your concern, Secretary Zhou, you must convey my gratitude to the leader. This quota is too important for us!"

Secretary Zhou smiled and nodded.

Of course, he also knew that Zhang Yang's expression was a little exaggerated, but he had to admit that such an attitude would make people feel comfortable regardless of whether it was true or false.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I will definitely convey your gratitude to the leader!"

"But generally speaking, this matter is still due to our mistakes in our work, otherwise we wouldn't have gone through so much trouble!"

Zhang Yang smiled tactfully and said nothing more. Secretary Zhou was not prepared to continue talking about this matter.

After a moment, he changed the subject and said:
"Okay, let's talk about the second good news."

"Recently I saw that you have established Qingshan Pharmaceutical Chinese Medicine Sales Company, and it seems that you are also planning to establish a 'Chinese Medicine Planting Base' across the country?"

Zhang Yang was a little surprised. He didn't expect Zhou Hai to care about this matter.

"Secretary Zhou, we do have this idea."

"We plan to first establish a large-scale 'Chinese herbal medicine planting base' around Chengdu, and then gradually expand it to the whole country!"

"You may not be aware that Chinese medicinal materials are restricted by their origin. Top-quality medicinal materials must be grown in corresponding areas, so we need to establish bases across the country."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Hai nodded with a smile and took over the conversation:

"I know that Chinese herbal medicines have strict requirements on the origin. By the way, I'm afraid you will encounter some difficulties in establishing a base in another place, right?"

Zhang Yang's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he vaguely guessed what the second good thing Zhou Hai was talking about would be.

really.

Before he could answer, Zhou Hai continued:
"Okay, I won't play dumb with you anymore."

"This time, the leaders knew that you wanted to establish 'Chinese herbal medicine planting bases' across the country and develop high-quality Chinese herbal medicines. They also recognized your intention and praised you for finding the right path to revitalize Chinese medicine."

"So, I was specially asked to set up a special team to help you protect it."

As he spoke, Zhou Hai took out a prepared document from his bag and handed it to Zhang Yang.

"Before I came here, I specifically asked a professional in the field of Chinese medicinal materials. There are a total of ten major authentic medicinal materials production areas in the country. In addition to the Sichuan medicine production area, there are nine other production areas. Which production area do you think Qingshan Pharmaceutical plans to establish a base in next?"

"You just need to tell me what herbs you need to plant and how many acres of land you need. Our special team will take care of the rest for you, including finding land, negotiating contracts with farmers, etc. We will be fully responsible for all matters. You can just come and plant them when the time comes!"

"Of course, you still have to send someone to discuss the details with us, but we are still responsible for all the specific actions."

Zhang Yang was stunned when he heard this. What kind of service is this?
After ten seconds, he came to his senses, shook his head and refused:
"Secretary Zhou, thank you for your kindness, leaders."

"However, although there may be some difficulties in establishing a 'planting base' in other places, I think we should be able to solve it. I won't bother you with such a small matter!"

"No trouble!"

Zhou Hai hurriedly shook his head:
"Mr. Zhang, you're welcome. These are specially arranged by the leaders, and you deserve them."

"This time you discovered the 'T14 protein' in the pneumonia virus and developed the 'Lung Poison Clearing Granule', which is already a great achievement!"

"And... I'll have to trouble you again with the pneumonia virus matter!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yang raised his eyebrows slightly, and finally understood the real purpose of Zhou Hai's visit this time.

Zhou Hai couldn't help but cough lightly upon seeing this, and sat up straight, saying:
"Mr. Zhang, now that we have come to this point, I will just tell you directly what the leaders above think."

"Although 'Lung Du Qing Chong Ji' can now remove the 'T14 protein' in the pneumonia virus, the leaders still want to do everything they can to truly remove the 'T14 pneumonia virus' and give the people a healthy environment!"

"As you said in your previous report, before 2018, the 'pneumonia virus' did not carry the 'T14 protein'. The leader's idea is to see if the 'T14 protein' in the currently prevalent 'T14 pneumonia virus' strain can be eliminated through 'viral gene recombination', 'evolution' or 'mutation', and become a normal pneumonia virus;

Or, trace the virus back to 2018!"

"Besides that, you mentioned before that the 'T14 protein' is only specific to East Asians and is not sensitive to Westerners. So, is this virus a natural evolution or..."

"In short, we must understand it clearly!"

He didn't finish his words, but Zhang Yang already understood.

He suddenly thought of the Adrev Biological Laboratory and the British AstraZeneca company.

In fact, he was very clear that there was "T14 protein" in the "pneumonia virus", but he was not the first to discover that "T14 protein" could induce lung adenocarcinoma.

According to the simulation plot, as early as 2018, the "Adrev Biological Laboratory" and AstraZeneca had discovered this secret.

But they did not make this secret public. Even half a year later, AstraZeneca launched the most effective and profitable third-generation targeted drug for the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma - "osimertinib".

but.

Although it is certain that the "Adrev Biological Laboratory" and AstraZeneca knew the secret of the "T14 protein" a long time ago, Zhang Yang is indeed not sure whether they artificially recombined the virus or added the "T14 protein" to the original virus to induce lung adenocarcinoma.

Moreover, after exiting the simulation, he didn't even have any channels or methods to understand the matter more deeply.

In addition, Zhang Yang felt that he was unable to do what Zhou Hai mentioned about removing the "T14 protein" from the pneumonia virus through "viral gene recombination".

Neither he nor the current Qingshan Pharmaceutical actually has top-level virology analysis capabilities. He was able to discover the secret of "T14 protein" entirely because of the simulator.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yang shook his head and declined:

"Secretary Zhou, thank you for your trust."

"But... to be honest, we were lucky to find the 'T14 protein'. If we were to conduct more in-depth virus analysis and editing involving 'viral gene recombination', 'evolution', etc., I'm afraid we would be powerless."

Zhang Yang's refusal surprised Zhou Hai. For a moment, he couldn't tell whether Zhang Yang was telling the truth or raising the price. After pondering for a moment, he whispered:

"Mr. Zhang, you are too modest. Both I and the leaders have great confidence in you and in the capabilities of Qingshan Pharmaceutical!"

“Of course, leaders don’t require 100% success. As long as there is progress in five or eight years, it’s a good thing!
Moreover, as long as you are willing to help, no matter what the final result is, the leaders will definitely remember your contribution! "

"Besides that, don't be too stressed. To be honest, in addition to you, your leaders have also convened a number of top virology experts in the country to study this matter. If you get involved, Qingshan Pharmaceutical will also get involved, which is double insurance!"

Zhang Yang was silent.

If it takes five or eight years, he is confident that Qingshan Pharmaceutical can recruit a group of top virologists to study this matter.

What's more, the next plot simulation may continue to involve the secret of "T14 protein".

After thinking for a moment, he finally nodded and said:

"Okay Secretary Zhou, we'll do our best!"

After he finished speaking, Zhou Hai finally breathed a sigh of relief and a bright smile appeared on his face.

After a moment, he hurriedly took out the "Top Ten Chinese Medicinal Materials Production Areas Distribution Map" in his hand again and said sincerely:
"Mr. Zhang, now that we've finished our business, please come and see which production area you'd like to build a 'planting base' in first? Just tell me, I'll help you solve the land contracting issue!"

"You're welcome, this is what you deserve!"

Zhang Yang smiled, no longer being hypocritical, and said:

"Then I'll have to trouble Secretary Zhou, but Ren Xiaomin is in charge of this matter. I'll let Ren Xiaomin connect with you!"

"Okay! How about this, give me Mr. Ren's phone number and I'll contact him!"

"Ok!"

After receiving Ren Xiaomin's call, Zhou Hai felt relieved. After the communication, he couldn't wait to go to Qingshan Pharmaceutical Chinese Medicine Branch to discuss matters.

Zhang Yang was the only one left in the office. Gradually, after several months, his thoughts fell on the "T14 pneumonia virus" again.

In a trance, he thought of the Adleev Biological Laboratory, his good friend Evans in the simulated plot, and the director of the biological laboratory - Dr. Erickson!
"Where does the 'T14 protein' in the pneumonia virus come from?"

"What roles do Adrev Biolabs and AstraZeneca play in this?"

Just as Zhang Yang was lost in thought, on the other side, at the Rongcheng Third People's Hospital.

Department of Hematology, bed 39.

Xia Xue lay quietly on the hospital bed, staring at the white ceiling in the ward with empty eyes.

She is 25 years old this year, at the age of youth and beauty.

A month ago, she was like most ordinary girls, with beautiful black hair and looking forward to the future.

But in just one month, she cut her long hair and became bald like most of the patients in the ward.

And this is not the most important thing.

Five years ago, she was diagnosed with leukemia, or more precisely, a branch of leukemia - acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Unlike the well-known and expensive drug "Gleevec" that can treat leukemia, Gleevec is mainly used to treat "chronic myeloid leukemia" and does not have a particularly good effect on acute myeloid leukemia.

The best way to treat acute myeloid leukemia is bone marrow stem cell transplantation.

Fortunately,

Five years ago, her bone marrow stem cells matched successfully with her father's. After the operation, she successfully overcame many difficulties such as postoperative infection and rejection, and finally returned to normal life.

She originally thought that she would always be lucky, but unexpectedly, last month!

Exactly five years after the transplant, she again found abnormal indicators during a follow-up examination last month.

A bolt from the blue news completely shattered all her hopes for the future.

Her leukemia relapsed five years later!

This is not just a recurrence. The experience of the last transplant made her more aware of the risks and cruelty of recurrence!
Not only will relapse make treatment more than twice as difficult as the first time, but the cost... will also be twice as high!
Thinking of this, Xia Xue gently turned her head to look at her father who was leaning on the accompanying chair and taking a nap. She couldn't help but let a tear slide down her face.

In just one month, my father looked noticeably older.

"I am sorry for this family. I have caused trouble for my father."

As she thought about it, she didn't know how much time had passed, the tears in the corners of her eyes dried up quietly, and she carefully picked up the phone next to the pillow with her hands that were swollen from taking hormones.

Unlock.

Open Weibo.

Click on the watch list.

Click on Qingshan Pharmaceutical.

This is what she has been doing every day this month.

She knew that this Weibo account had released exciting news countless times, and she prayed for a miracle to happen, for the exciting news to appear!
Refresh.

Xia Xue sighed softly in disappointment.

The latest news on Qingshan Pharmaceutical’s official Weibo account was a public welfare promotion three days ago, and there is no new news.

In fact, she had been following Tsingshan Pharmaceutical’s official Weibo account since she was first diagnosed with leukemia five years ago.

She still remembers that “ITG human myelopoietin” for treating aplastic anemia had only been on the market for more than a year;

She still remembers that she had hoped that Qingshan Pharmaceutical would come up with another drug that could cure leukemia!

Not only her, but countless leukemia patients at the time, after seeing their fellow patients with "aplastic anemia" recover their health, all of them firmly believed that Qingshan Pharmaceutical could solve the problem of leukemia in one go!

There are even many patients who keep delaying their transplantation in order to wait for Qingshan Pharmaceutical's drug to cure leukemia!

But one year passed, two years passed...

Six years have passed, and there is still no news from Tsingshan Pharmaceutical.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but close her eyes and put the phone back next to the pillow.

"Perhaps Qingshan Pharmaceutical has already forgotten about it?"

"Perhaps, just like what those people on the Internet said, Qingshan Pharmaceutical will no longer develop any medicine that can completely cure the disease. Long-term medication is the best..."

(End of this chapter)