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In the office, unlike the warmth a few minutes ago, the atmosphere was particularly solemn.
The director of the R&D department was the first to speak: “I have never heard of Gu’s plan to develop new anti-cancer drugs. Although Gu has invested in many companies, its technology in research and development is weak. This is the main reason why we can quickly occupy the market in just one year. But since they dare to make this statement public, it means they must have something on their hands.”
“Although both of us are developing anti-cancer drugs, which is a coincidence, independent research and development of anti-cancer drugs is a difficult and hot topic in China. If successful, it will be equivalent to becoming one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the country. We cannot deny that Gu may have ambition in this regard.”
“The time from patent application to review can be extended to one or even two years. During this period, the market will be optimistic about Gu’s business. Even if the drug patent is not successfully reviewed in the end, two years will be enough time for Gu to fight a turnaround battle.”
The director of the marketing department said, “But I don’t think Gu Jiakang has this ability. If he did, he wouldn’t be suppressed like this by us.”
“The harder you are suppressed, the stronger the rebound will be. Now many of the clients who were originally willing to cooperate have entered a wait-and-see mode, hoping that we can take corresponding measures. We can’t wait for the results of Gu’s application to come down and then respond.”
“…”
Sheng Songbai: “Do we have a product that can compete with Gu’s new drug?”
Director of the R&D Department: “The self-developed anti-cancer drugs are unique in terms of the drug itself and the value outside the drug. We do not have similar drugs, but we have an anti-hyperglycemic drug that has passed clinical trials. According to the evaluation, the market value is high, which can strengthen the market’s and shareholders’ confidence in the company.”
Marketing Department: “The sudden statement may also trigger negative public opinion…”
“If we don’t take action now, it will only make people think that we are afraid of Gu…”
“but–”
Shen Boyan stretched out his hand, and everyone’s voices suddenly stopped.
He looked at the people below and said simply and clearly: “We must have the ability to adapt to unexpected situations, which was our purpose when establishing Wenhui. Let’s take action. Manager Wu, please submit the relevant instructions for anti-hyperglycemic drugs to the publicity department. Manager Xu, immediately organized a publicity plan. I will see the plan proposal next Monday morning.”
“Songbai, please stay for a while after the meeting.”
Everyone started to act according to his order. Sheng Songbai stayed behind after everyone left. Shen Boyan said to him, “I’m sorry that something like this happened before you left. Your vacation will probably be ruined.”
Sheng Songbai smiled and said, “It’s okay; I’m used to it.”
“But South Africa is an independent business unit, so it won’t affect you. It’s just that your handover will be slower. Let’s win this battle first.”
Sheng Songbai looked at him as gently as ever and replied, “Good.”
Shen Boyan and Sheng Songbai discussed for nearly ten minutes. Ten minutes later, Sheng Songbai walked out of the office with a calm and gentle expression on his face. It wasn’t until he returned to his office that his expression suddenly changed.
His brain kept recalling the tired look on Shen Boyan’s pale face, and he felt a twisted delight in his heart. This feeling healed his wounds and made him feel comfortable all over.
He savored it quietly in the office, and after a while, he dialed an unfamiliar phone number: “Hey, what are you going to do next?”
“…”
“Here, we will come up with a new drug to compete with you. This drug has detailed clinical data and is more credible to the public. You have already created the momentum. If you are still suppressed, tsk, I can’t even look at it anymore.”
“…Okay, you can figure it out yourself. I’m hanging up.”
There was a beep, and the call was disconnected.
In an office full of classical art, Gu Jiakang looked at the phone call that had been unilaterally cut off with a gloomy face.
“This Sheng Songbai is getting more and more arrogant, but he’s just a wild dog who betrayed his master…”
“Dad.” Gu second child came closer and said:
“Our information has been submitted, but they told us to wait. How long do we have to wait?”
“Wait, what are you waiting for?! Go and ask your Uncle Yang to take us down the fast lane; forget it, I’ll call myself!”
…….
…….
The next Monday, Xia Shu’an went to work and found that the laboratory was also discussing Gu’s latest statement.
“Since Gu Jiakang took office, he hasn’t made any good moves. Instead, a lot of things have gone wrong. It’s hard for me to believe that he would spend his energy on developing new drugs.” This was said by a senior who loved to know the world’s affairs the most.
“That’s right, the Gu family was originally declining. When Wenhui came, they even annexed a lot of Gu’s territory with formidable momentum. If they had this ability, why didn’t they use it earlier? Why wait until they were almost swallowed up by Wenhui to take action?”
“Perhaps this is their trump card? The old pharmaceutical company has been meticulously developing and making great success for many years, so they are not worried about Wenhui’s strength…”
“Is it really possible? Don’t let clinical failure lead to embarrassment… Xiao Xia, what do you think?”
“Me?” Xia Shu’an thought for a while and said, “If we can develop domestic anti-cancer drugs, that would of course be a good thing. I have a positive attitude towards this.”
Several people in the laboratory generally maintained the same attitude as the online discussion, with mixed feelings of expectation and fear of disappointment. On the one hand, they also hope that there will be an efficient and low-priced method that can help cancer patients. On the other hand, they are also uncertain about domestic independent drug research and development capabilities, especially Gu’s research and development capabilities.
But in short, Gu’s news did trigger a huge social discussion. In other words, if Gu’s company can successfully apply for a patent, it can instantly enhance Gu’s reputation nationwide and even internationally in one fell swoop. If it fails, it will fall into the abyss.
Success or failure really hangs on a thread.
After a brief discussion in the morning, everyone returned to their posts. Xia Shu’an let out a long breath to disengage himself from the discussion just now.
He was going to the seedling base today. As soon as he stood up, Chang Jun stepped forward and said, “Shu’an, can I go out with you today?”
Xia Shu’an was slightly stunned and said, “Okay.”
“Okay, then wait for me while I pack my things.”
Chang Jun turned around and returned to his seat. Seeing the tired look on his face, Xia Shu’an couldn’t help but wonder, “What’s wrong, senior?”
The senior sister turned around and secretly said, “It seems like he had a falling out with his girlfriend. One time I saw his girlfriend coming to the experimental field to block him. He probably didn’t want to see her, so he found a quiet place to hide.”
“Did they break up?” Xia Shu’an asked in surprise, “Haven’t they been dating for half a year?”
“No way.”
“Hey, Lin Yue’s family is actually very well off, and she can be considered a young miss. Moreover, it’s Chang Jun who this young miss actively pursues.”
The senior sister lowered her voice and said, “But there’s nothing you can do if your personalities don’t align.”
“Yes.” Xia Shu’an smiled: “There is really no way.”
Emotional matters if it is forced…
Forget it.
His fist hardens whenever he thinks of this.
Xia Shu’an and Chang Jun went to the seedling base together. Construction of this base started in October, and seedlings were planted starting in early November. They transplanted the seedlings directly, saving the time spent cultivating seedlings from seeds. In winter, most seedlings enter a dormant period and grow slowly. Before the seedlings grow, all they have to do is prune off diseased and dead seedlings, clean up weeds and fallen leaves in the field, pay attention to disease and insect pest control, and provide winter protection.
Both of them were very patient with their work. It was already evening when they finished. It gets dark quickly in winter, so they didn’t continue working. They made an appointment to come back tomorrow and went back.
When he got home, Xia Shu’an unexpectedly saw Shen Boyan’s figure in the bright living room. He crossed into the doorway of his home and bent down to change his shoes. “Why did you come back so early today?”
“I came back directly after visiting the client in the afternoon.”
“How did you get so dirty?” The man stepped forward and wiped the young man’s cheek with his soft fabric cuffs. Xia Shu’an shook his body subconsciously, stood up slowly, and looked at Shen Boyan with open eyes, not moving.
It wasn’t until the man put down his hand that he said, “I went to the fields in the afternoon.”
“Go take a shower.”
Xia Shu’an took a few steps obediently, then paused, turned around, and said, “Are you free the day after tomorrow?”
“The day after tomorrow? There should be a dinner party; what’s wrong?”
“It’s nothing. My parents asked me to go home for dinner. If you don’t come, I will go by myself.”
“Go ahead.” Shen Boyan said with a gentle face, “Say sorry to them for me. I’ll make up for it next time.”
“Um.”
Xia Shu’an walked upstairs, and when he entered the room, he slowly took off his clothes, wearing only a camel cashmere sweater and trousers. His pants were stained with a bit of mud, and his feet were covered with a pair of light gray cotton slippers. When he walked around, the corners of his pants and the gap between his slippers revealed the backs of his glistening white feet. It didn’t look scruffy, and it even had an extraordinarily soft feel to it.
Shen Boyan was busy with work, and even the clothes he wore for the next day were placed in a fixed place by aunties in advance. He has no idea what is placed in various places at home. Xia Shu’an didn’t even need to deliberately hide it. He opened the bottom drawer of the wardrobe and took out a black box inside.
“…..”
His fingers rubbed the outside of the box twice and then put it back.
Forget it, as long as you have the intention.
