The Super Rich: Start from when the family business is about to go bankrupt!

Chapter 699 The Extravagant Spending of WPG's Rich Second Generation: IPSC Technical Ambitions! Parents' Trip? Xia Yuqing Gains Recognition

Faced with An Huchun's statement, An Wuyang was speechless.

Yes!
Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group is indeed making a lot of money now. The profits from just one product, Shuxinwan, are enormous. So, is Anhuchun, this rich second-generation, starting to get restless again?

"How much does that proton therapy center cost?" An Wuyang asked.

An Wuyang was not a miser; he knew very well that money was just a number in a certain sense, and that it was indeed necessary to convert numbers into resources at dawn.

An Huchun responded, "A top-tier proton therapy center would require approximately three billion yuan."

"What can the Proton Therapy Center do?" An Wuyang asked curiously.

“Then there’s a lot we can do!” Anhuchun replied.

"You should know about conventional cancer treatment, right?" Anhuchun asked.

An Wuyang nodded affirmatively.

Proton therapy is a more advanced form of radiotherapy. Compared to traditional alpha, beta, and gamma rays, proton therapy is more advanced, less harmful to the human body, and has better treatment results.

“Because the proton beam has a more precise Bragg peak effect,” Anju Chun said, pausing halfway through his sentence.

Because he knew An Wuyang wouldn't understand!
In fact, An Wuyang really couldn't understand it either!

"Simply put, besides treating tumors, proton therapy is also a better choice for treating cerebrovascular diseases because it can precisely control the area of ​​energy release. You can think of it as targeted removal of lesions in certain areas," Anhuchun explained simply.

"Secondly, proton therapy can also solve some problems related to epilepsy, and it can also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia," Anhu Chun added.

"For other stubborn inflammations, such as rheumatoid arthritis, proton therapy can also be effective by suppressing the local immune response and relieving symptoms," Anhuchun added.

But proton therapy is needed to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
That's absolutely the behavior of a nouveau riche!

Because proton therapy has limited effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis, only relieving symptoms, and a single treatment can cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan.

Such a price is unaffordable for most people!

"This proton therapy center also promotes the group's current research. There is a project called 'Wisdom Project' in the group's external cooperation projects, right?" An Huchun asked.

An Wuyang responded affirmatively, "Yes."

"Proton beam therapy also has applications in the field of targeted protein removal. In the Alzheimer's disease research project, which focuses on the Wisdom Project, proton beam therapy can also be used to remove misfolded proteins," added Anhuchun.

Ankochun illustrates the importance of the proton therapy knife!
"Currently, there are only two proton therapy centers in operation in China. According to my understanding, the number of proton therapy centers in operation will expand to six or eight within three years," An Huchun explained regarding the development of proton therapy centers.

“Shengqing has not yet planned a proton therapy center. If our newly built hospital directly introduces a proton therapy center, it will fill this gap and enable rapid development,” An Huchun explained regarding the situation of proton therapy centers in Shengqing.

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if, in the future, our proton therapy center at Wugengtian Hospital, in conjunction with the results of the Wise Project, could jointly treat Alzheimer's disease?" Anhuchun began to paint a rosy picture.

An Wuyang sighed, "Okay, no problem, we'll build a proton therapy center!"

Anju Chun smiled and said, "Good, good, good!"

“Since we’re going to build a proton therapy center, how about we also build an IPSC technology laboratory?” An Huchun suggested.

【IPSC Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology】 originated from Kyoto University in Japan. As early as 2006, Japan began to focus on this technology.

In simple terms, this technology involves using technical means to introduce specific transcription factors to reprogram terminally differentiated somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells.

This technology is somewhat similar to the effect of the "Two Joys" treatment on premature infants. Once more stem cells are converted in the human body, further technological means can be used to even reverse aging.

Of course, the ultimate technological goal of reversing aging is something that cannot be achieved at present!
Although IPSC technology currently faces various problems and research is slow, it is a promising area for the future in the medical field.

After all, if IPSC technology proves successful, it could potentially improve the quality of human life and lifespan.

An Wuyang was speechless. He asked directly, "How much does this IPSC lab cost?"

“Building a laboratory isn’t expensive!” Anhuchun explained.

“Even if we build a large laboratory to the highest standards and purchase the relevant equipment, it would only cost about 150 to 200 million Xia Guoyuan,” An Huchun explained regarding the specific costs.

"But the most crucial element of IPSC technology is talent!" Anhuchun added.

“Currently, in the field of IPSC technology, various technical theories, technical practices, and even scientific research equipment and production equipment are still in the research and development stage. Japan’s first-mover advantage is basically non-existent,” Anju Chun explained in detail.

"Japan is a classic case of starting early but finishing late. If we invest heavily in the IPSC technology field, we might have a chance to catch up," said An Huchun, indicating that he was about to make another big bet.

In a sense, Fu Yuhang and Mo Li were recruited by An Huchun with a heavy bet!
An Wuyang frowned slightly. "How big is this bet?"

An Huchun responded somewhat guiltily, "Well, that depends on the situation. My idea is to recruit a talent team first, and then gradually invest, with a planned investment of 10 billion yuan in R&D funds over five years."

An Wuyang was speechless.

Based on his understanding of Anhuchun, he guessed that this was just a conservative estimate, and that more might be invested in the future.
Now that Wu Gengtian is making money, his rich second-generation father doesn't hold back when it comes to spending it.

“IPSC technology really has great development potential, and the development space for IPSC technology is also very good. There are no obstacles in front of us on this path. We at Wugengtian may be able to reach the pinnacle in this field,” Anhuchun said ambitiously.

"Think about it, we, Wugengtian, have surpassed Japan in the IPSC technology field pioneered by Japan, and eventually become the hegemon of this technology field. Don't you think that's awesome?" Anhuchun tried to gain An Wuyang's support.

I have to say, Anhu Chun's promises are really quite tempting!

Currently, Wugengtian is jokingly referred to in the industry as a mineral water factory, as its main products are all just porters of nature.

As for nitroglycerin pills, no.
The nitroglycerin pill wasn't developed in the early hours of the morning, was it?

Besides, who said that nitroglycerin pills don't count?
The essence of nitroglycerin pills remains the same!
It's just a different skin.

But now IPSC technology seems to have a chance to put Wugengtian on a real technological path.

An Wuyang replied, "Dad, you should manage these things yourself, right?"

An Wuyang doesn't understand these technical things!
Anjuchun readily agreed, "No problem!"

“Then there’s no problem!” An Wuyang agreed.

It's just an investment!

It doesn't matter if we lose money.

At this stage, Wugengtian needs to convert money into resources, rather than hoarding large amounts of money.

Hoarding large amounts of money is not necessarily a good thing.

Perhaps Antoharu also realized this?
After the father and son finished discussing these work-related matters, An Huchun continued, "There's something else I need to tell you."

“After the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, your mother and I are going on a trip,” An Huchun explained.

"Sure!" An Wuyang agreed immediately. "Where should our family go on vacation?"

“It’s not just our family, it’s just me and your mother,” Anhuchun explained again.

An Wuyang pointed to himself, "And me?"

"Just do what you're supposed to do," An Huchun replied. "No... I'm your biological son, right?" An Wuyang retorted.

"How old are you this year?" Anhuchun asked.

"You're almost nineteen, what's wrong?" An Wuyang answered truthfully.

"So you know you're almost nineteen, not nine anymore. Are you going to keep coming with us?" An Huchun asked, feigning confusion.

good good!
An Wuyang remained silent.

"Where are you going to have fun?" An Wuyang asked.

“It’s not certain yet, but your mother will definitely be flying around a lot,” Anhuchun explained.

“That Gulfstream G550 has been delivered. Taking advantage of the Spring Festival holiday, your mother plans to fly around and travel. I guess she can go wherever she wants,” An Huchun added.

An Wuyang reminded him, "Don't go to Bald Eagle!"

"Don't worry, we understand!" An Huchun replied confidently.

Who doesn't know the evil deeds of the bald eagle?

First, the senior vice president of Alstom in France was detained, and then the core executives of Xia Guo Huaban Company were placed under house arrest. These are things that must be guarded against.

As for other countries, there is not much risk.

Even if they are allies of the bald eagle, it doesn't matter, because so-called allies are not actually reliable.

"Sigh, you guys took my script. You were supposed to be busy with all sorts of things during the New Year while I was taking my girlfriend around having fun. But now it's the other way around, isn't it?" An Wuyang complained.

Anhuchun smiled, "But now you are the one in control of the fifth watch of the night."

An Wuyang sighed again. No wonder An Huchun handed over the reins to An Wuyang without hesitation. It turns out he had wanted to be a hands-off manager all along, right?

Just as things were getting better and better under An Wuyang's leadership, An Huchun naturally took the opportunity to completely delegate power.

"Don't forget you have to deal with the matters at Tenjō-ryō tomorrow," An-tō-chū reminded him.

An Wuyang replied helplessly, "I know!"

Every year during the Spring Festival, Anjia distributes New Year's gifts to the elderly people over 65 years old in their hometown of Tianjingyan. These gifts include rice, flour, oil, chicken, duck, pork, and a New Year's cash gift of 500 yuan.

These funds were paid from Anjia's private account, not from Wugengtian's company account, so there are no tax issues.

After all, the funds in Anjia's private account have already been used to pay all taxes.

An Huchun used to handle these matters, but this year he has handed them over to An Wuyang, with An Huchun and Li Wenya providing assistance.

The next day.

January 29th, Saturday, is a legally mandated day off in lieu of a workday, but the holiday started at dawn.

Many employees, including those at the Tianjingyan medicinal herb planting base, have started to take leave, with only a small number remaining on duty.

Throughout the Spring Festival, staff on duty at dawn were paid triple wages, which was some consolation.

Eight o'clock in the morning.

An Wuyang got up early to prepare to visit the elderly in his hometown of Tianjingyan. The gifts had been prepared and the next step was to head to the open-air parking lot of the Tianjingyan medicinal herb planting base.

They will set up a temporary site to handle this matter.

Lin's Noodle Shop in the main urban area of ​​Shengqing.

Lin's Noodle Shop has closed for the day and posted a holiday notice early on, stating that it will be closed from today until the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, which is equivalent to a nine-day holiday.

This holiday is like the early hours of the morning!
Lin Xin prepared red envelopes for Tan Xiaolian and Chen Yinfang in advance, each containing a large red envelope of three thousand yuan, as a year-end bonus for the two service staff.

Yangchuang First Hospital.

Xia Yuqing is doing her morning exercise at home.

Although she doesn't have any big toys, Xia Yuqing still maintains her daily morning exercise habit, after all, she is a dance student.

Lin Xin was packing her things; she was going back to her hometown for the Chinese New Year.

Lin Xin's hometown is in the main urban area of ​​Shengqing. Even though the previous trip back to her hometown ended badly, Xia Yuqing's maternal grandparents are still alive, so she still has to go back for the Spring Festival.

Because in Lin Xin's mind, her parents are still alive, so how could she not go back?
As for the fact that her three older sisters and younger brother are oddballs, Lin Xin selectively ignores it.

Even though they are brothers and sisters, Lin Xin felt that after everyone started their own families, they were already considered two separate families, and she would not compromise unconditionally.

"Qingqing, hurry up and pack your things, we're going back to our hometown later," Lin Xin reminded Xia Yuqing.

Xia Yuqing responded with a hum, "Are you really going back?"

"I get annoyed just seeing those aunts and my uncle!" Xia Yuqing said with dissatisfaction.

“Then just ignore them!” Lin Xin replied.

“We’ll only go back for lunch, and then you can leave early if you want,” Lin Xin added.

At this point, Lin Xin teased, "Are you planning to spend the New Year at An's place?"

"Did he call you over?" Lin Xin asked curiously.

Xia Yuqing blushed slightly and replied affirmatively, "Yes! But I feel that if I go to his house during the New Year, wouldn't it be... um... a little awkward?"

"It's up to you. I'll be spending the New Year in my hometown. If you don't want to be there, then it's your decision." Lin Xin expressed her intention to spend the New Year in her hometown.

Xia Yuqing really didn't want to see the ugly faces of her aunts and uncles, so she replied firmly, "Okay, I'll leave after lunch!"

While the two were chatting, Xia Yuqing received a message from An Wuyang.

'Peace and safety: Baby, have you decided where you want to spend the Lunar New Year?'

Xia Yuqing had complained to An Wuyang about her hometown and her inhuman relatives. In addition, Xia Yuqing came from a single-parent family, and An Wuyang had a very high opinion of her. Therefore, An Wuyang had previously invited Xia Yuqing to spend the New Year at Tianjingyan.

Xia Yuqing: I'm going back to my hometown with my mom today, but I'm leaving right after lunch.

'An Wuyang: Then come over this afternoon?'

'I'm safe and sound: I'll arrange for a helicopter to pick you up.'

Xia Yuqing: Okay!

Xia Yuqing actually wanted to spend the New Year at An Wuyang's place. After all, according to traditional customs, her visiting An Wuyang's home for the New Year should mean that she had the An family's approval, right?
After all, if she hadn't gained the approval of the An family, especially An Wuyang's parents, An Wuyang probably wouldn't have invited her over for the New Year.

(End of this chapter)