As dawn broke, Xiao Cao and Lin Yao, who had harvested 437 spirit stones, returned home laden with their spoils. Both of them regretted wasting three days on their trip to Tianchi Lake in Xinjiang and decided that from now on, they would only choose volcanic areas to collect spirit stones, regardless of whether they were extinct or active volcanoes, or whether they were domestic or foreign, as long as it was efficient and yielded a large harvest.
Feeling refreshed, Lin Yao deliberately delayed his trip to Tengchong County for a day and a half before flying directly to Chengdu. This was because he and Xiao Cao had developed a drug formula for treating and preventing this acute human flu. Furthermore, upon hearing news from Elder Yi Potian that "Nine People Pharmaceuticals" had developed a special drug to treat this acute human flu and decided to produce it at a loss "regardless of cost," charging each patient only 199 yuan for the drug, Lin Yao and Xiao Cao were furious and cursed.
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"Director Gan, do you think it's possible for our family to obtain a special license to produce and sell [the products]?"
Over the phone, Lin Yao made his demands to Gan Mei, the deputy director of the State Food and Drug Administration. His attitude was quite good. This deputy ministerial-level cadre, who was known for not being corrupt, accepting bribes, or neglecting her duties, had also helped Min Hong a great deal. Lin Yao had a very good impression of her, and even though both he and Min Hong now possessed extraordinary strength, they still appreciated this middle-aged woman's kindness.
Lin Yao had known Gan Mei for five years. This woman, who was originally ranked last among the four deputy directors of the State Drug Administration, was upright and honest. After the former director Zheng Xiaoyu was investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the first-ranked deputy director Zhang Jingli was suspected of serious violations of discipline and was suspended from work, she was promoted to the first deputy director and presided over the overall work of the State Drug Administration when the directorship was vacant. She could be considered the first person to do so, which made Lin Yao very gratified.
Only when government departments face up to existing problems and correct past mistakes can they better serve the people, ensure that ordinary people have access to safe and affordable medicines, and truly guarantee the overall improvement of the quality of the entire population.
"Kobayashi, this is really difficult..."
Gan Mei sighed on the phone, "Everyone knows about my relationship with Minhong. Now Minhong is doing that again, well... you know, I won't go into details. Although I personally believe that you must have developed a specific drug for this acute flu, if you don't go through the approval process, not only me, but also Minhong will be caught out."
After a pause, Gan Mei seemed to slam her hand on the table on the other end of the phone, her tone somewhat suppressed, "Send over the samples and approval report as soon as possible, along with detailed pharmacological data. I will get the approval approved as quickly as possible!"
Lin Yao was taken aback. He had thought that having connections in the central government would make things easier, but he hadn't expected that he would still have to go through the proper procedures. Although going through the procedures would be much faster, there would certainly be many obstacles. He was simply shifting his family's difficulties onto Gan Mei, which would definitely delay things. Gan Mei, who had just taken charge of the entire drug administration, would also be in a very passive position, and it might even affect her prestige and future work.
"Director Gan, how come 'Jiu Ren Pharmaceutical' was able to get the approval so quickly? They even got the approval five days ago. This flu outbreak has only been going on for a short time. Don't tell me they went through the proper procedures too!"
Lin Yao wasn't trying to make things difficult for Gan Mei; he just wanted to know who was behind this latest scheme. There were always people who weren't sick, yet they abused their power for various reasons. If he found them, Min Hong could blacklist them. He didn't believe "Chen Ai" wouldn't spread poison more widely in the future; when the opportunity arose, he wouldn't bother with these people!
“This…” Gan Mei hesitated for a moment on the other end of the phone before speaking, “They didn’t approve it through me; they followed the military’s emergency policy.”
As if she felt she should stand firm, Gan Mei raised her voice, "Xiao Lin, send the samples and reports over immediately. If you send them today, I'll approve them for you tomorrow. The expert team will test them overnight. As long as they are non-toxic and have no side effects, I'll give you the approval document tomorrow and send someone to deliver them to your Minhong!"
"Oh..." Lin Yao felt it was rather boring, but suddenly an idea came to him. "Then forget it, Director Gan. Anyway, our family runs a hospital and clinic, so we can just sell traditional Chinese medicine decoctions at home. No need to trouble you. Let those who are not members catch a cold. No one will die anyway."
Lin Yao's disheartening words greatly shocked Gan Mei. She quickly pressed him for details, "How much do you plan to sell this herbal medicine for?"
"Seven yuan, with a gross profit of one yuan and fifty cents." Lin Yao didn't hide anything from Gan Mei. "It's basically the same thing as Bannan root and Xia Sang chrysanthemum, just with a slightly different formula and process. It can not only treat but also prevent. How much could it cost? We'd be losing money! How dare they charge 199 yuan? That's outrageous!"
Lin Yao's last sentence was clearly directed at "Jiu Ren Pharmaceutical". Min Hong originally planned to sell medicine without limiting membership qualifications, which was aimed at "Jiu Ren Pharmaceutical". The purpose was to attract enough attention from the military and high-level officials, so that they would not place their hopes on this unreliable foreign-funded institution. However, they did not expect the military to give such a green light.
Since that wasn't an option, Lin Yao decided to take the more trouble. After all, Minhong already had over 200 million members, so providing services exclusively for members would only require more manpower and resources to bring the net profit close to zero. This would achieve the same effect of striking at "Jiuren Pharmaceuticals," and it would also serve as a way to uphold Minhong's service principles.
Gan Mei remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone. A company that "disregarded costs" and "sold at a loss" priced its product at 199 yuan, which was equivalent to the price of an IV drip for a severe cold, but it could only treat the symptoms and not prevent them. Meanwhile, another company that reserved 1.5 yuan for profit priced its product at only 7 yuan. It was obvious who the government should support and who it should promote. Why was the military so superstitious about "Jiu Ren Pharmaceutical"?
Thinking of this, Gan Mei got angry and suddenly slammed her hand on her desk, making Lin Yao's ears itch. Gan Mei's hand was obviously hurt, but it did not stop her anger. "Xiao Lin, you just focus on production and sales. Send me the samples as soon as possible, or I can send someone to pick them up. I will contact the expert group right away. Send me the test data and pharmacology report first, and the expert group will start the preliminary review immediately."
"Thank you, Director Gan. I'll have someone deliver it." Lin Yao smiled. "However, I still plan to sell it exclusively to members. Anyway, most wealthy people can afford 199 yuan. If it's a less developed area, we'll find a way to make special arrangements. It will be easier for us to operate once you've issued the approval. My people will contact you again after they come to Beijing. Thank you for your trouble."
Lin Yao thought it was necessary to control the scope, which would also allow the public to have a comparison, so that "Nine People Pharmaceutical" would not have too good a reputation and leave hidden dangers for the future. By the way, he would let public opinion influence the military's decision-making. No matter how you look at it, it would be beneficial to the people.
Gan Mei was now indebted to him again. Although the Drug Administration, under Gan Mei's leadership, had eliminated many malpractices, this fast-track approval process was definitely breaking with convention. Such a precedent would inevitably infringe upon the interests of some unscathed bad apples. Having heard that the Drug Administration's processing speed used to be determined by the amount of money a company submitted, Lin Yao couldn't help but admire Gan Mei's decisiveness. He also realized more clearly that he needed to work closely with officials like Gan Mei to gradually reverse these bad practices and improve the environment.
Lin Yao and Xiao Cao vaguely understood why "Nine People Pharmaceuticals" could only "research" and produce therapeutic drugs but not preventative drugs. The new virus spawned by "Morning Mist" must have undergone testing with all the targeted drugs on the market. Only when these drugs failed would it be defined as a virus and bacteria intended to spread. And the targeted therapeutic drugs would naturally be selected from a group of Western medicines with known ingredients and production processes. This "Morning Mist" or the super "poisonous person" it created could quickly find drug components to kill the spreading virus.
"Chen'ai" lacks expertise in the intricacies and mechanisms of action of traditional Chinese medicine, making it impossible for it to develop effective herbal formulas or proprietary Chinese medicines. Even if "Chen'ai" could experiment with combining herbs one by one and in specific proportions, it simply wouldn't have the time or energy for such a process. The time required for testing complex formulas would be astronomical, making it highly unlikely to create preventative medications. This is unless Western medicine's effectiveness is contingent on viral infection; otherwise, reinfection is possible once the medicine loses its effectiveness.
This is precisely Minhong's biggest advantage over "Jiuren Pharmaceuticals," and Lin Yao intends to use this advantage to slap "Jiuren Pharmaceuticals" hard across the face.
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"Yao'er, you must be careful..."
Lin Hongmei's tone was not harsh, but it was full of a mother's concern and worry.
The threat of "Morning Mist" made it impossible for Lin Yao to hide any relevant information from his family. Except for the existence of Xiao Cao, he told them everything. His father, Luo Jimin, and mother, Lin Hongmei, were well aware of the current situation. As one thing after another happened, and as more and more intelligence was collected and summarized by the Yi family and the Minhong Security Team, Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei felt the situation was more urgent and were even more worried about their son, Lin Yao, who was on the front line of the fight.
The injury Lin Yao sustained in Yanji last time was not caused by the so-called "demon artifact," but by an extremely vicious ancient evil spirit that could control viruses and bacteria. It also possessed a deadly poison that could kill instantly, all of which terrified the parents.
Although they are not very experienced or tactful in many matters, Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei know how to make choices when faced with matters of principle. They also clearly understand that this is their family's inescapable fate. Only by completely eliminating the evil spirit parasitizing Jiang Liu can they save their family, their compatriots, and even all of humanity. This is a responsibility that Lin Yao cannot shirk. As parents, they can only do their best to cooperate.
Therefore, any suggestion Lin Yao makes will be implemented immediately and with full force. Even if Lin Yao tells Minhong to close down immediately, they will do so because everything must be based on the overall situation. Minhong's ideals and goals can only be pursued and realized in peacetime. In such a critical moment, they certainly cannot hold back, because they believe in their son's character and are even more convinced that Lin Yao will win.
"Mom, don't worry, your son isn't that easily hurt."
Lin Yao grinned, revealing his neat white teeth. His youthful and sunny aura brightened the entire room, bringing some comfort to Lin Hongmei and Luo Jimin.
"By the way, I still have a little bit of level four nuclear energy left. You and Dad should each give some. Remember to stay vigilant at all times. Also, you must take the 'Antidote Pill' every day and never give it to anyone. The same goes for the 'Life-Saving Pill'. They are life-saving items. If Jiang Liu comes, he will definitely target you. At this time, you can't worry about others. The less you care about others, the less likely Jiang Liu will target them."
Lin Yao repeatedly instructed, then reached out and grabbed his mother Lin Hongmei's hand, sending half of his only vampire duke-level "human core power" into her body, and the rest into his father Luo Jimin's body. As for Xia Yuwen, he decided to take her to Beijing this time. He was often overwhelmed by various things and sometimes needed a haven to rest.
"Yao'er, the first batch of 'anti-toxic granules' will be off the production line tonight and shipped to various places overnight. They can be on the shelves for sale before noon tomorrow. This time, we won't sell them openly; we'll make a big splash."
Luo Jimin's eyes were very bright, and his tone was unusually firm. He no longer had any intention of benefiting everyone. This was the key to winning the support of the higher-ups for his son, Lin Yao, and he would do everything he could to support him.