The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 567 Press Conference

In the evening, Rong Jiacai and his wife went to the theater to watch a play.

Rong Jiacai only has this one hobby. Apart from listening to operas, he never hangs out outside and goes home every night.

Compared with Chen Zhengwei, Rong Jiacai attaches great importance to family.

In his opinion, the most important thing for a man is to protect his family.

A thug walked into the theater and happened to hear someone singing on the stage: "Heroes should not act like tigers or wolves. They are majestic but not ferocious. I am a countryman passing by. I am not a bandit..."

It was a new play called "Digging a Hole to Become Brothers" brought by a troupe that came across the ocean a few months ago.

The henchman said hello to the people standing behind him, then quickly walked to the scholar and leaned over to whisper in his ear: "Brother Xiucai, someone wants to see you. He said he is the counselor of the German Empire's embassy in the United States!"

The scholar didn't even move his eyes. He looked at the stage and said, "Tell him that it's no use looking for me. Let their ambassador in Peru talk to Brother Wei! Also, give him an invitation letter, welcoming them to attend the press conference the day after tomorrow."

After the henchmen left, the scholar laughed and said, "This time we have disturbed a hornet's nest! They are all coming here in a swarm!"

Two days later, Xiucai, Aaron and Chandler came to the Continental Hotel.

There were many people this time, so the hotel was in good order.

After all, there are so many thugs watching nearby.

The moment they saw Chandler come in, several New York doctors and hospital representatives began to applaud. They did not expect that such a world-shocking research would be produced in such a short time after Chandler left New York.

The applause from a few people gradually spread, and doctors and hospital representatives from other areas also applauded, which was a thank you for Chandler's contribution to the world.

A smile spread across Chandler's face, this was what he wanted.

Leaving New York in disgrace, he dreamed of being surrounded by flowers and applause like he is now.

When several people came to the stage, Rong Jiacai said directly: "Welcome everyone to San Francisco!"

"I believe you all must be eager to know all the news about penicillin!"

“This press conference is to answer questions about penicillin!”

"I don't think I need to introduce this person. He is Mr. Charles Chandler, the head of the laboratory. He will answer your questions next!"

"Congratulations, Mr. Chandler! I didn't expect you to make such an amazing discovery! Can you tell us how you discovered it?" Immediately, the head of the New York Hospital stood up to congratulate him, and then asked everyone's questions.

Because according to the magazine's information, the discoverer of penicillin was Chen Zhengwei.

As we all know, everyone knows what kind of person Chen Zhengwei is.

They would rather believe that Chandler was the one who actually discovered penicillin.

"Penicillin was not discovered by me! In fact, after I joined, the main research we conducted was on large-scale cultivation and production." Chandler corrected immediately.

"Then do you know who discovered it?" A reporter immediately raised his hand and asked.

"Actually, it was discovered by Mr. Chen Zhengwei! The research on penicillin was promoted by Mr. Chen from beginning to end." Chandler shrugged.

"Excuse me for being frank, but as far as I know, there is no information showing that Mr. Chen Zhengwei has medical knowledge! Is there someone else who discovered penicillin?" the reporter persisted.

This is also the reason why everyone thinks that the inventor of penicillin is someone else.

They believe that Chen Zhengwei obtained the property through trickery and robbery.

Aaron immediately asked, "Which newspaper are you from?"

"The Times of Great Britain!" said the reporter, straightening his chest.

Aaron immediately imitated the other party's words and sarcastically said:
"Excuse me, but as far as I know, there is no information indicating that our boss has ever learned how to fight!"

The people below were suddenly speechless.

From all the information, Chen Zhengwei has no military experience, especially since he is so young.

After retorting to the reporter, Aaron walked off the stage, called a henchman, pointed at the reporter and said, "Keep an eye on him. After the press conference, send him away from San Francisco. Let him swim back across the Pacific Ocean!"

Aaron's actions were barely concealed, and everyone else saw it.

Although they couldn't hear what Aaron was saying, many reporters present felt a chill down their spines.

And the Times reporter also felt something was wrong.

"I suggest that you ask about penicillin and don't waste time. In fact, our boss is not interested in whether the inventor of penicillin has his name written on it. He is not short of money or fame!" Rong Jiacai reminded on the stage.

Afterwards, other people's questions became more restrained.

They all raised various questions surrounding penicillin, and Chandler tried his best to answer them.

In addition to the formulation and production process of penicillin.

"The birth of penicillin can save many people. Will you authorize it to doctors?" a doctor in the hospital asked.

This is also one of the issues that everyone present is most concerned about.

There are very few large-scale pharmaceutical companies in the world today, and most of the preparations are made by pharmacists.

As for the effect, it depends on the experience of the pharmacist.

"We will not be licensing anything for now! Next, penicillin will be produced in San Francisco and then sold everywhere!"

“Of course, since production is limited, there won’t be too many.”

The others immediately showed disappointment when they heard this.

"So how many penicillins can be produced per month?" someone immediately asked. "For now, only 10,000 per month, but as the production process improves, the number will gradually increase!" Rong Jiacai said.

"What about the price? How much does penicillin cost?"

"Our goal is to make this medicine available to everyone we can, but we all know that this will take some time due to limited production."

"Due to low production and high costs, a tube of penicillin is sold for $30!"

As Rong Jiacai spoke, there was a slight commotion below.

This price is very expensive for ordinary people. In order to earn a dozen extra dollars a month, ordinary families will send their ten-year-old children to factories, even though they know that their children will not even have the chance to grow up there.

But for the rich, this medicine is very cheap.

Especially for the effects it has, that’s just too cheap.

Just a few dozen dollars can save lives and treat syphilis, which plagues the wealthy upper class. Is there anything more cost-effective than this?
A well-dressed gentleman looked thoughtful and suddenly asked, "So, sir, how do you sell it? Can I bid?"

"Impossible! Our medicine is meant to benefit more people, not for profit! Otherwise it wouldn't be priced this way!" Rong Jiacai rejected it outright.

"Based on the population and size of each state, we will set aside a certain amount for each state! And it is strictly forbidden to provide drugs from one state to another state!"

If you want more credit, you have to talk to Rong Jiacai.

See if they can offer any favorable conditions.

For example, there is a policy bias towards local investment.

"What about outside the United States?" asked a reporter with obvious Germanic appearance.

"Similarly, we will also sell a certain amount of penicillin to various countries! In fact, we have already discussed it. Of course, the quantity will not be too large for the time being. As for the specific situation, we will announce it when we have new information!"

After the press conference, the Times reporter hurriedly left in the crowd. However, when he arrived at the dock, several Chinese who had followed him pointed at him and said, "That's him!"

The reporter felt something was wrong and ran away.

"Catch him!" the Chinese shouted. The reporter didn't run far before a man suddenly appeared at the entrance of the alley and tripped him.

The reporter fell to the ground immediately.

Several Chinese who had chased after him kicked the reporter on the head, and then looked at the person who had done the attack.

He was a young man who looked only about twenty years old. He was wearing a slightly dirty gentleman's suit. He stood there a little stiffly, but his body was straight.

He looks like he has German or Irish features, but his ethnicity is not obvious.

"I heard you say you wanted to catch him..." said the young man.

"Well done, boy!" a Chinese man laughed and took out five dollars from his pocket and handed it to him. "Here you go."

"I don't want money, I need a job," said the young man.

He had just graduated from a teachers' college and was planning to return to his hometown to be a teacher, but he saw a sign at the San Francisco City Government's train station in New York that said the city was recruiting people and that the transportation fare was covered.

So he decided to come to San Francisco to look for opportunities.

However, after arriving in San Francisco, he had spent all his money before finding a suitable job.

It happened that I ran into Chen Zhengwei's men who were arresting people.

Although he had only been in San Francisco for a short time, he knew that Chen Zhengwei was the boss of this city.

"What can you do?" a Chinese asked casually. In fact, there are many people like this young man who want to work for Chen Zhengwei.

Just look around you.

When they were catching people just now, many people were eager to try, but this person got there first.

"I have a degree from a teachers' college! I can be a teacher, or do some other job!" said the young man.

"what's your name?"

"John Joseph Pershing."

"Leave your address!" said a Chinese after thinking for a moment.

The reason why the Chinese can stand firm in San Francisco is because of their ferocity and their fairness.

Anyone who helps them will get the reward they deserve.

"I don't have a place to live yet! I've spent all my money." John Pershing said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Then why don't you want the money? This is what you deserve." The Chinese man who first asked him was somewhat interested in him this time.

"This is San Francisco. It's as easy for you to give me a job as it is for you to give me five dollars. But it's completely different for me," said John Pershing.

"Very smart and educated... Come with me." The Chinese man said with a smile.

The reporter was then dragged away by the other two, and he took John Pershing to see Aaron.

"Brother Long, this kid is quite clever. I thought we have a school... maybe we can let him be a teacher?"

"Take it to the scholar!" A'long ordered casually without paying much attention.

In fact, Chen Zhengwei has not just one school, but several night schools that teach English and mathematics to Chinese Americans.

Most of the teachers at night school were from the church, and Rong Jiacai didn't like them very much.

(End of this chapter)