The passive approach to epidemic prevention makes it impossible to resist such events. Not to mention encountering entirely new mutated viruses or bacteria, the battle against "Morning Mist" is built on the lives of countless people. We must be mentally prepared to be ruthless in the future, otherwise we will be even more passive.
The only effective "antiviral granules" are simply not enough to cope with the population of over a billion people across the country. Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei, who are at the Minhong headquarters in Chengdu, must be under tremendous pressure. However, Minhong's consistent principle is not to allocate all the limited "antiviral granules" to Guangdong Province to deal with the epidemic, because such a rapidly spreading disease must have already spread throughout the country and even the world, and everyone needs help. At this time, Minhong can only provide limited assistance to its members in accordance with its consistent principle.
Guangdong Province was previously under the Jiang family's influence, so Minhong's pharmacies and clinics did not set up shop there. After the Yi family took over, they were unable to establish a dense network of outlets due to various reasons, including funding. In addition, the Jiang family had previously discredited Minhong Pharmaceuticals through propaganda, which made all levels of institutions have a very negative impression of Minhong. Neither channel development nor membership growth has been satisfactory. Local people who admire Hong Kong and Taiwan are also not very enthusiastic about becoming Minhong members. As a result, the quotas for various medicines in the area are very low. Now that a major epidemic has occurred, Lin Yao doesn't even need to ask to know that Minhong's clinics must be besieged.
Throughout Guangdong Province, Minhong has no hospitals, only clinics in various locations. This historical situation has put the people here in serious danger.
"Yao'er, it's good that you're back. Have you found the antidote yet?"
On the phone, Luo Jimin sounded very anxious. He interrupted the conversation with just a "hello" and asked the question he was most concerned about, because that one word made him realize that the person using the Dika phone was his son, Lin Yao.
"Dad, I just arrived and haven't seen any patients yet," Lin Yao gave Luo Jimin a disappointing answer. "How's it going on your end? Are there any problems?"
"There are no safety issues, but there are some problems with the 'anti-toxic powder'."
Luo Jimin first answered Lin Yao's most pressing concern before explaining the current difficulties: "The government requested that we allocate all of our 'antiviral powder' to Guangdong for distribution, but we refused because Dika had already called to tell us that the epidemic had spread and the incubation period was too long. The whole country needs our medicine, and we can't give it all to Guangdong."
"By the way, I don't know how the news leaked out, but now there are at least tens of thousands of people blocking the entrance to the pharmaceutical factory. They are demanding that the medicine be reserved for Sichuan and protesting that all the medicine be provided to Guangdong. Your mother and I can't even get out, and even shipping goods requires the troops sent by your father-in-law to escort us."
Lin Yao understood what his father, Luo Jimin, was saying. Prioritizing the resolution of the most pressing issues in the region was a consistent working principle of the government. Regardless of whether the leaders were experts or laymen, all government officials would act in this way. Min Hong's comprehensive considerations would definitely not be adopted. If it weren't for his and Min Hong's consistently assertive attitude, Min Hong would probably have already been requisitioned.
The blockade of Minhong Pharmaceutical Factory is easier to understand; everyone has relatives and friends to take care of. In such a critical moment, it's perfectly normal for some information to be disseminated immediately; it would be abnormal if it didn't spread. This information may have been leaked by someone from Sichuan, a local official, someone in Guangdong or Huizhou, or even ordinary soldiers under martial law.
“By the way,” Luo Jimin suddenly raised his voice, “our people have just discovered that the ‘2015’ produced by Ah Long can inhibit the proliferation and reproduction of this virus, and can even have a certain killing effect. Although it cannot be used as a cure, it can greatly delay the onset of the disease. The specific efficacy still needs to be observed. The patients who participated in the trial were brought to Chengdu by the Grand Elder. Your mother is reporting to the government. You should also talk to the people in Huizhou and ask them to think of a solution themselves. The ‘antiviral powder’ must be given priority to members.”
Lin Yao hesitated for a moment, then his tone became low, "Dad, is there enough 'anti-toxic granules'? How's production going?"
"If we consider that Minhong's current membership of over 300 million is sufficient, we have allocated stock to various regions based on the principle that the 'Antiviral Powder' provides immunity against almost all influenza-like viruses and bacteria for one month. Priority is given to members who have not taken the medication within the past month, while the share of members who have taken the medication within the past month is reserved as a reserve."
Luo Jimin's speech was somewhat halting. His voice lowered, "'2015' also canceled exports, even intercepting containers shipped to ports, allocating a quota of 240 million people to various regions. A Long has already started shipping to various places, and that's going relatively smoothly. It's just that our shipments here have encountered obstacles. Not only are there people blocking the way, but even military escorts are having trouble because the government hasn't accepted our opinions yet. Most of the medicines that were sent out have ended up in Guangdong. Because the hospitals haven't received the goods that were shipped yesterday."
Lin Yao looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, which made everyone around him feel a chill. "Dad, stop shipping. Wait for my call. I'll come and talk to them."
He paused, then added, "If anyone tries to requisition Minhong Pharmaceutical, you should cooperate and just tell them to record the names of all relevant personnel. They will definitely be blacklisted by Minhong in the future. Don't do anything else. Protect your safety. I'm worried that someone might attack you and Mom."
A slightly relaxed voice came from the other end of the phone, "Yao'er, don't worry. The Grand Elder has already sent more than a thousand Yi family members to Chengdu. If we don't deliver the goods, no one can touch the warehouse. We haven't heard anyone mention requisitioning it either. Your timing for returning is just right. If it had been any later, we probably wouldn't have been able to hold on."
"Okay, Dad, be careful. I'm hanging up now, I need to go see the patient."
After Lin Yao finished speaking, he hung up the phone without waiting for his father Luo Jimin to reply, and casually stuffed the phone into his pocket. Then he took a small envelope handed to him by Dika, which contained a bunch of anonymous SIM cards. Lin Yao knew perfectly well what was going on and put them into his pocket as well.
The Grand Elder must be personally overseeing security in Chengdu, which puts Lin Yao at ease, allowing him to focus on researching the epidemic. As for the reason Dika appeared in Huizhou, it's likely that the Grand Elder hoped Dika, who is skilled in witchcraft, could play a role, which is also a fortunate arrangement.
"General Lin, Chen Xiaowen from the temporary garrison regiment is reporting!"
As soon as Lin Yao finished his call, a soldier in his forties quickly stepped forward, stood up straight, and saluted.
"At ease. You continue to be in charge of security here. I'll call you if I need anything."
Lin Yao did not return the greeting, but instead used the military's ordering style to give instructions, turning to look at the middle-aged man who had previously claimed to be the head of the CDC, who had approached.
"I need to see patients immediately. Prepare at least fifteen patients for me, along with various medicinal materials, both Chinese and Western medicines. Arrange for professionals to come see me right away and prepare the materials according to the list I provide."
"Sir, the medicine is ready and in the conference room on the second floor. The patient is also ready."
A voice responded to the order before the person in charge could. Lin Yao recognized the voice as Yi Zuojun without even looking, and immediately felt relieved. With the well-coordinated Yi Zuojun around, the efficiency would be much higher, and it would also avoid the problems of Dika's unfamiliarity with medicinal herbs and lack of cooperation. Otherwise, he would have had to use Xiaocao's extraordinary abilities to work alone.
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Chapter 490 Emergency Plan
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"Wait a minute!"
The sudden voice stopped Lin Yao's charge. Everyone looked in surprise and saw a well-dressed man in his fifties staring at Lin Yao with a serious expression that showed his displeasure.
“General Lin Yao…” the old man slurred his address to Lin Yao, “You must get Chengdu’s Minhong Pharmaceutical to supply large quantities of ‘Anti-toxic Powder’! This is a matter of life and death, and you’re still messing around with these kinds of things. It’s utterly disorganized and unreliable! It’s just a bunch of nonsense!”
Without any introduction, Lin Yao knew that this old man was a government official. His bureaucratic tone was nauseating. Not to mention that Lin Yao's current status as a major general in the army meant he was not under the direct jurisdiction of local officials, even if he were an ordinary citizen, this guy would have no right to interfere in Minhong's affairs.
Out of the corner of his eye, Lin Yao immediately understood the reason: the old man was standing next to an acquaintance, someone he knew very well.
Luo Jizhen!
This woman must have revealed her identity in Minhong to the old man, and of course she knows that she makes the decisions on major matters in Minhong. At this critical moment, she is still trying to restrain and order him. It seems that Luo Jizhen, the former aunt, wants to use this opportunity to gain political capital for further advancement, and also to strike at Minhong, so that the government can better control Minhong and prevent it from operating according to her own wishes in the future.
Ignoring the old man's commanding tone, Lin Yao coldly glanced at the group before focusing his gaze on Luo Jizhen. "Send someone to investigate where the Luo family members are and what they're doing. We'll deal with them all at once this time."
His tone was cold and ruthless, clearly intended for Yi Zuojun. As for the old man who spoke, Lin Yao had neither the time nor the interest to know his identity; at this moment, finding a solution to the plague was the most important thing.
"Yes, sir." Yi Zuojun's voice was low, and his attitude was respectful, completely ignoring the others around him.
Without further delay, Lin Yao nodded to the man who had previously identified himself as the person in charge, "I'll see the patient first."
He immediately took off, completely disregarding the ancient martial arts principle of not revealing his skills in front of ordinary people, and flew directly to the CDC building ten meters away. He even flew directly to the second floor. Dika and Yi Zuojun behind him also quickly arrived at the second floor. However, they used a method of running on the ground and leaping up to the second floor, and their speed was so fast that ordinary people could hardly see them.
Luo Jizhen, who had been feeling a little smug, trembled and stared blankly at the spot where Lin Yao had been standing. The fear in her eyes could no longer be concealed. This was a very clear warning and threat, indicating that Lin Yao was going to take action against the Luo family.
A blatant threat!
Luo Jizhen was helpless. She never imagined that Lin Yao would act so unpredictably, disregarding interpersonal relationships, official rules, and social systems, and make such threatening remarks in front of the Huizhou Municipal Party Secretary. She and the secretary were powerless to do anything about it. The regret in her heart was enough to flood the Dongjiang River and even affect the Pearl River.
"Yaoyao, I've read the expert report from the earlier research. This virus is still a coronavirus, and its ability to survive outside the body is very fragile. All animal survival tests have failed, which means it is only effective against humans."