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Chapter 209 Sun Qiao: De, can we reconcile?

The next day.

4 month 22 day.

It's 8:30 in the morning.

Inside the First People's Hospital in Wutong City, Qingwu Province.

"Attorney Xu... is it really possible to win this case?"

"Do we still have any medicine left? I don't care about the side effects... I just care if we still have any medicine left..."

"Do you still have any medicine? I beg you, my child has been without her medication for several days, she really can't take it anymore, I beg you..."

"Sister Ma, please don't be like that. Last time they came, they took all the medicine, and we're not exactly flush with cash."

"..."

In the ward.

Xu De came as usual to observe the physical condition of each patient.

In the end, he was surrounded by the patients' families in the corridor, all wearing masks and with pleading expressions on their faces.

"I can't guarantee a victory, but I can do my best to secure my interests."

In the corridor, Xu De began to explain.

He rarely makes promises that violate the guidelines.

Moreover, since the patient's client is Gao Yu, the patient's "victory" and Gao Yu's "victory" are actually two different things.

The patient believed that if the lawsuit was won, the medication would become legal and could then be taken normally.

Actually not so.

Even if we really win...

At most, no compensation will be required, plus the defendant Gao Yu needs to register information for the drug.

And what about these patients? They still don't have access to medication, simply because the drugs haven't reached a point where they're safe for human consumption; to take them would be illegal!

Regardless of whether they win or lose the case, Ponatinib will not return to their hands.

Unless, of course, they can hold out for five years and wait for Gao Yu to finish developing the drug!

But if you try to fight off chronic myeloid leukemia, which is notoriously difficult to treat among blood cancers, for five years... you'd probably be dead by now.

"Rest assured, everyone, I will be responsible for the client."

Xu De offered a tactful reminder.

Lin Yue and Wang Chao, who were also surrounded on one side, spoke up:

"The first article of the Lawyer's Code clearly states that everything should be done with the client's interests at the core, and we will..."

"Don't worry, everyone. Why don't you go back and spend more time with your family?"

"..."

Wu Xin stood around without saying a word, a melancholy look on his face.

After a while.

"Then...then I'm leaving."

Several patients' family members left hesitantly, put on masks, and went to their own wards.

Until everyone is gone.

Wu Xin couldn't hold back any longer, looked at Xu De, and said:

"Attorney Xu, they..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

"Hey, stop taking [Punatinib], it's not the right way after all."

Xu De understood what he meant, and immediately sat down on a chair to the side, speaking casually.

"Although I am against Lanhua Law Firm... no matter what Lanhua does, I am against it, but Zheng Tong and Sun Qiao are right about one thing."

"These medications...have significant side effects."

The side effects are significant.

Drugs can cause organ failure and even death!

As mentioned before, the semi-finished product [Punatinib] is something that reduces the maximum lifespan, but it may be able to control the disease.

But here's the problem: while controlling the symptoms, what about the other potentially fatal side effects caused by the medication?

For example, organ failure.

Originally, you only had leukemia, and you could live if you spent money to control it and find a cure. But after you finish taking the medicine and treating the leukemia, organ failure is waiting for you.

The probability of getting through this is infinitely close to 0!

"If I say..."

"If you're sick but can't afford the genuine medicine, it's like committing slow suicide."

"So, taking the drug is just locking in the 'death' outcome, making the process of approaching death a little easier and more pleasant."

Xu De slowly began to speak, revealing the true nature of the medicine.

It's cheap; 800 yuan a bottle is indeed cheap.

But I really can't eat any more...

"At least I can live until my organs fail and I die!"

"It might take three or five years for him to die."

Wu Xin sat in the chair and sighed deeply.

"If we don't eat them... they might not live past a year."

Even if you consider it a life-extending medicine, 800 yuan a bottle, 10,000 yuan can extend your life by a year. Why not live an extra year?

only.....

"No, no, no."

"Attorney Wu, I think you've misunderstood me."

Xu De suddenly waved his hands repeatedly, rejecting the idea.

"What I mean is not to avoid taking medicine altogether, but to avoid taking unfinished medicines with side effects."

"If we're going to eat...we have to eat well!"

"Take genuine medicine, without side effects!"

Authentic...no side effects?

That's right, it has no side effects!

Xu De acknowledged the side effects of the medication and knew he could no longer take it. However, he did not mean that he should stop taking the medication altogether, but rather that he should stop taking this kind of medication that damages the body's foundation and is seen as mortgaging the future.

If you're going to eat something, eat the good stuff, the kind with almost no side effects!

Wu Xin was stunned, and subconsciously blurted out, "They don't have the money. The genuine drug [Imatinib] costs 2.4 yuan. Where would they get the money...?"

Xu De interrupted him directly.

"Tianhe Pharmaceuticals is rich!"

Tianhe... Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company!?

Xu De looked at Wu Xin with great dissatisfaction. The other party was too timid and not aggressive at all.

"Attorney Wu, you need to understand, if our clients are unhappy, they're capable of pleading guilty without a second thought!"

"In other words, the initiative is now in our hands."

"And what does the initiative equate to? It's equivalent to being the plaintiff!"

"As the plaintiff, isn't it perfectly normal for you to seek accountability and compensation?"

The plaintiff's sole purpose is to hold those responsible accountable.

As long as accountability is pursued, it can be understood that the plaintiff has the right to sue.

Regardless of whether Gao Yu is referred to as the defendant in court.

Look at his initiative, and look at the current situation of Tianhe Pharmaceutical. There is no doubt that the case has been reversed.

Gao Yu is the one who should be held accountable!

"As those seeking accountability, it's perfectly normal for us to ask for some medication, isn't it?"

Xu De spoke up.

Let Tianhe Pharmaceutical produce its own drugs!?

Wu Xin's eyes widened, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He looked at Wang Chao and Lin Yue to the side in disbelief, only to find that the two of them were already used to it and had no expression.

Wu Xin was increasingly shocked.

At first, he thought that it would be good enough if Tianhe paid him some money back.

As a result, they started asking patients who had absolutely no connection to the infringement case for medication!

Is it really possible to ask for things so brazenly...?

Just now.

A voice suddenly sounded.

"Buzzing~"

Wang Chao looked down at his vibrating phone on his chest. He pulled it out and saw that someone had sent him several text messages.

The message content is...

[Sun Qiao: Hello, we are here on behalf of Tianhe Pharmaceutical to renegotiate with you.]

[Sun Qiao: Regarding this case, we believe there may be some misunderstandings between the two parties...]

[Sun Qiao: Can we talk? I'm in the hospital lobby right now, please...]

Wang Chao raised his head:

"Brother De, Sun Qiao sent another text message."

"Should we go see him?"

Sun Qiao has been sending him messages non-stop these past two days; it's almost become a nuisance call number. She's very persistent.

Unfortunately.

Previously, they would drag patients along and let them experience fear.

But now it is...

Xu De dragged the other person along, letting them experience the feeling of being anxious and desperate.

Overall, the results were very good.

The opponent's methods were very effective, and Xu De acknowledged his opponent's strength!

"How many days until the trial?"

Xu De asked the question.

Lin Yue thought for a moment, racked her brains, and then said, "There are still eight days left. The trial starts on May 1st, and today is already the 22nd."

Eight days left... only eight days left.

"Alright, let's go meet them."

Xu De smiled, then stood up, took a step, and was no longer willing to delay.

The others beside him quickly followed.

......

The lobby on the first floor of the First People's Hospital.

On a public chair.

Sun Qiao and Zheng Tong both looked exhausted, and they couldn't even maintain a semblance of 'decency'; their shirts under their suits were noticeably wrinkled.

The two of them were feeling a bit exhausted.

They had assumed that after Xu De delivered the two pieces of information, the two sides could begin negotiations.

That is indeed the case in theory.

But to everyone's surprise... the other party didn't make any further moves!

That's right, there was absolutely no action in the literal sense. Whether it was investigating or going to Qinghe Pharmaceutical Company, there was no behavior or action whatsoever. All they did was occasionally come to the hospital to communicate with patients.

As for meeting?

I refuse to meet!

Zheng Tongren was dumbfounded.

This was the first time he had ever encountered someone who threatened people and then simply ran away, leaving them all to live in fear...

But Zheng Tong had to admit that the opponent's move was indeed effective.

Novartis is putting too much pressure on us...

The legal department of an international company, plus three top-tier law firms, and even the headquarters of Kingsoft Law Firm were moved here!

Is this something that Tianhe Pharmaceuticals can really handle?

It was obvious that Tianhe couldn't handle it, but it was struggling to keep going.

At this point, Tianhe was certain that he was only conducting research, not developing a product, but if... May 1st arrived, the case went to trial, and the defendant was sentenced.

They couldn't even manage a final act of stubbornness.

So as time went on, Sun Qiao and Zheng Tong felt as if they were being roasted over a fire, and the heat was getting hotter and hotter!

But Xu De still refused to meet!

until......

"Da da da..."

A series of footsteps sounded as they approached.

Sun Qiao subconsciously looked up and saw several familiar faces appear before him, which immediately startled him.

Immediately afterwards, he stood up and walked forward.

"Attorney Xu!"

Indeed, the person who came was Xu De's man. At this moment, the man came down from upstairs and entered the hall.

Xu De looked at Sun Qiao in front of him, crossed his arms, and said casually with a playful expression:

"Attorney Sun... what brings you here to see me?"

"Aren't you busy collecting medication from patients? Let me tell you, these patients are giving me a real headache. Heaven knows if, in order to survive, they'll agree to Tianhe Pharmaceutical's demands to testify against the illegality of [Ponatinib]!"

"Tsk, if this becomes evidence... I'm afraid the prosecutor will bring it up as soon as the trial starts, and then..."

Xu De sat on a public chair, a look of emotion on his face.

"Our client is a real problem."

talking.

He paused slightly, then looked at Sun Qiao with a smile on his face.

"Attorney Sun...could you please let us off the hook?"

Should we let him go?

This must be a bank run... This must be a bank run!?

Sun Qiao cursed inwardly. Although he had expected it and knew that Xu De would not agree to negotiations so easily, this kind of harassment really annoyed him.

But getting angry won't help.

You have to hold it in!

"Phew~"

Sun Qiao took a deep breath and gestured to Zheng Tong to take Wang Chao and the others away to relieve some of the pressure on his side.

Then he looked at Xu De, forced a slightly stiff smile, and said:

"Attorney Xu, this... please don't joke around."

"What do you mean by 'release' or 'release'? This is a normal case, following legal procedures."

Should we proceed with the normal legal process?

Xu De heard this.

Without any hesitation, he stood up decisively and turned to leave.

"Alright, since this is a normal case, Attorney Sun, let's go back and wait for the legal process to proceed."

"The trial is scheduled for May 1st. We will be waiting for you in court."

After saying that, he made a move to leave.

"You're a fucking lunatic!"

Sun Qiao cursed inwardly. How could someone not even bother with a few pleasantries and just walk away? Was this even a negotiation?

You have to speak up in negotiations. If you don't talk, what kind of negotiation is it? You can't just walk away!

But power is stronger than people.

"Attorney Xu, please wait a moment. My words were somewhat inappropriate!"

Sun Qiao quickly stepped forward to stop Xu De, took a deep breath, and forced a bright smile, saying:

My original intention was...

"I think there's some misunderstanding between us that we need to talk about and clear up."

talking.

Sun Qiao quickly added, saying:

"This is for your client's good. As lawyers, we need to be responsible to our clients, right?"

A lawyer's primary objective is to prioritize the interests of their client.

After thinking for a moment, Xu De reluctantly sat back down in his chair.

He looked at Sun Qiao beside him and said:

"Tell me, what misunderstanding exists between us?"

Misunderstand......

Upon seeing the other party return, Sun Qiao first breathed a sigh of relief, then fell into thought, and finally tentatively asked:

"Our client... is Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company."

"After in-depth research and careful consideration of the information you submitted, the pharmaceutical company believes that... perhaps the defendant, Gao Yu, did not steal the research and development results of Tianhe Pharmaceutical Company, and there is no infringement."

"Everything the defendant did was legal and compliant, involving a drug called [Punatinib]..."

"It's also a completely self-developed drug!"

In summary......

Sun Qiao looked at Xu De and asked cautiously:

"Is it possible for both sides to reach a settlement?"

The words were spoken.

He quickly added another sentence.

"Our company, Tianhe Pharmaceutical, will subsequently withdraw the lawsuit and take other actions. Rest assured, the civil liability will be completely eliminated, and we will not hold the defendant, Gao Yu, accountable in the slightest!"

No accountability?

Is it enough to just not hold anyone accountable?

"Hehe."

Xu De laughed. He looked at Sun Qiao and felt that the other party was treating him like a fool.

"Attorney Sun, first of all, do you mean... we have not infringed any rights from beginning to end?"

Sun Qiao nodded repeatedly, "Yes."

"If there was no infringement, shouldn't you have withdrawn the lawsuit?!"

Xu De immediately retorted, adding:

"This is what Tianhe should do! It's not compensation, much less restitution!"

"You're using something that should be done as a pretext for compensation... Attorney Sun, I feel your side is not being sincere at all."

As they were talking.

Xu De shook his head and was about to leave.