Chapter 1226: Chapter 1225: Is Lu Mian Just an Ordinary Person?
Henry suddenly stood up, placing both hands on the conference table, “Are you sure?”
He couldn’t believe Feng Ting would be so generous to bring out the special efficacy drug!
Feng Ting didn’t bother with him, only giving Secretary-General Fo Long a confirming look, indicating agreement with his proposal.
Fo Long pressed on, “About the price…”
Carver and the others nodded repeatedly, yes, if the price was set too high, their small countries simply couldn’t afford it!
Feng Ting tilted his head, and glanced at Sikong Jian behind him.
That glance left Sikong Jian pondering, not understanding its meaning.
Soon, Feng Ting casually spoke, “Including research and drug costs, our calculated price for each LA Special Efficacy Drug is three hundred O dollars.”
“Three hundred O dollars?!”
“So cheap?!”
“…”
The conference room was filled with surprise, unexpected.
Even Sikong Jian was puzzled by this.
Sikong Jian leaned close to Feng Ting’s ear, whispering a reminder, “Before leaving, the people at the Presidential Residence didn’t instruct you like this.”
High-ranking officials, led by Sikong Yao, eventually set the price of the special drug at one thousand O dollars, along with a list of additional conditions.
All the top officials felt the opportunity was rare and maximizing the value of the special drug would be more meaningful.
Feng Ting glanced at Sikong Jian, chuckling softly.
“I changed my mind.”
These words were quite willful, even completely uncharacteristic of his status.
Z Country took the opportunity to propose reasonable demands and conditions, a part of the Presidential Residence’s plan, considered fair and reasonable by others.
Yet somehow, when Feng Ting thought of Yun Sang’s selfless help and Lu Mian’s unreserved supply of medicine, he changed his mind on the spot…
The intentions of Lu Mian and Yun Sang were purely to heal and save lives, and he didn’t want to entangle such pure dedication with complex interests.
Besides, the Yun Family didn’t like those who played political tricks; he didn’t want to become the kind of “scheming, calculating” political person they despised.
“You’re acting strange today.” Sikong Jian opened his mouth, feeling today’s Feng Ting was somewhat unfamiliar, baffled by his change.
This wasn’t the unsmiling, strictly reserved President he knew.
Was it because of… Mianmian?
Feng Ting tilted his head, “How am I strange?”
“Strangely cool.” Sikong Jian chuckled lowly, then gave a thumbs-up, “You changed your strategy on the fly, they’ll definitely talk about you when we return. But… I support you!”
“Heh.”
Feng Ting smiled faintly, then looked at the gathered national leaders, speaking softly, “If needed, you can tally the purchase quantities.”
“We need it!”
Carver was the first to stand up and apply, “Many thanks to Mr. Feng for his generous help!”
Soon after, several small countries also applied.
At the conference table, Grant individually picked up the small bottle of LA Special Efficacy Drug, examining it carefully.
He then deftly snapped the ampoule’s neck and sniffed the scent of the drug.
He was conducting a preliminary examination.
Soon, Grant’s expression became grave and peculiar.
Henry seized the opportunity to whisper, “Mr. Grant, is there an issue with the drug?”
Grant’s face was solemn, nodding only after a moment.
Henry had seized evidence against Feng Ting, immediately standing up.
“Everyone, don’t rush to register, there’s an issue with the drug!”
Back then, he had forced Z Country to produce the miraculous RE Factor despite his own injury, to which Feng Ting was indifferent.
Now, at this time, how could Feng Ting possibly provide the LA Special Efficacy Drug for a group of unrelated people, and sell it at such a low price?
True to his expectations, Feng Ting was secretly scheming!
“Mr. Feng, if I may ask, is this special drug… qualified?”
Feng Ting wrinkled his brows, his deep-set features more austere and solemn.
Sikong Jian raised his chin, retorting mercilessly, “You are indeed presumptuous and very ignorant.”
Henry scoffed, “I’m just questioning for the safety of the public. So readily providing the drug at such a low cost, who knows if there’s any catch in the medicine!”
The others exchanged glances, looking uncertain.
The words were harsh and blunt, but it was also the greatest concern of everyone.
Sikong Jian sneered, was he suspecting Z Country of poisoning?
Such pettiness!
“We offer the medicine out of goodwill, and instead of gratitude, you question our drugs. Does that mean the cured victims in our country are all acting? Besides, whether the LA Special Efficacy Drug is safe is subject to the review and inspection of international authoritative organizations; who are you to make unfounded toxic claims here?”
Henry’s expression darkened, not backing down.
“After all, the cured individuals in your country are only currently cured, who knows what will happen in the future? I don’t understand these medical matters, but Mr. Grant is attending today, he is most qualified to question.”
Grant, squeezing the small drug bottle, then stood up.
“Let me ask a few questions.”
He looked at Feng Ting, expressionless, “First, has the genius who developed the LA Special Efficacy Drug won the Nobel Prize in Medicine?”
Feng Ting frowned, “No.”
However, for Lu Mian, it wasn’t about whether she could win, but whether she wanted to win.
“Second, has this genius published academic papers of SCI-level or higher, or published authoritative theoretical books?”
Feng Ting shook his head again.
In Z Country’s medical circles, those research fanatics hoped eagerly for Lu Mian to publish books, write papers, and give lectures, but Lu Mian was lazy!
Grant wore an expression that showed he knew this would be the case, his arrogant eyes leaving no room for others.
“Third, does this genius hold an academician-level status in your Z Country?”
Feng Ting narrowed his eyes, “No either.”
If that girl wanted to, she could get ten or eight in a heartbeat. But she found it troublesome and wasn’t interested; what could he do?!
“I’ve finished asking my questions.”
Grant placed the vial back on the conference table, shaking his head with a disdainful smile, “Just an ordinary person with nothing to her name, who would trust the drug she developed?”
Feng Ting: “…”
Sikong Jian: “…”
“By the way,” Henry chimed in, “and from what I know, that genius Lu Mian isn’t even a doctor, she’s merely a freshman physics student!”
Though Lu Mian has many identities, she’s even the renowned stock market genius Ya Qiao.
Yet, which of these identities is related to medicine?
Henry mocked, “There’s no way Lu Mian could be more accomplished than scientists who have won several Nobel prizes and dedicated their lives to medical research, right? You believe it? Well, I certainly don’t.”
Grant finally presented his opinion: “Based on my personal observation, the ingredients in this LA Special Efficacy Drug have a peculiar taste that I’ve never encountered before, vastly different from the antidotes we study. Moreover, these so-called fast-acting, side-effect-free miracle drugs often have potential issues and require long-term clinical trials to prove their efficacy. Ladies and gentlemen, please make your decisions cautiously.”
Henry sneered, “I wonder what some people’s true intentions are…”
With Grant and Henry’s questioning, several eager leaders suddenly quieted down and dropped the conversation.
Only Carver remained persistent.
Henry intentionally asked, “Mr. Carver, are you really going to do this?”
“I…” He simply wanted to save his citizens.
“Your decision could very well harm your country!” Henry goaded him.
“Enough.”
A low, stern voice resounded; Feng Ting squinted his eyes, glaring at this bunch of repulsive, agenda-driven leaders.
He tossed a stack of documents onto the conference table and stood up, tall and imposing.
“The ingredient list is here; feel free to audit it. Buy if you want to, we won’t beg you to! But there’s one thing I must declare to Mr. Grant here—”
Feng Ting stood firm, his profound and sharp eyes fixated on the arrogant Grant, he spoke, “Our country’s Miss Lu Mian is indeed more capable than you scientists.”
The room fell silent.
Everyone could feel that Feng Ting was truly angry.
At that moment, no one dared to say anything.
Grant felt immensely humiliated, his face turning ashen, his lips trembling.
How could Feng Ting compare himself to Lu Mian!
This was an insult to his abilities! It was disrespect for academia! A disregard for science!
Sikong Jian winked at Feng Ting.
The angry president was fierce, but the way he defended Lu Mian was truly impressive!
He added fuel to the fire, “Oh, if Miss Lu Mian is just an ordinary person, then what are you? Winning so many awards yet not even surpassing a regular person, isn’t that embarrassing? Not recognizing an ingredient and just spreading rumors about its danger, if you have the capability, why don’t you come up with a harmless antidote!”
“You!” Grant was so angry he nearly smashed his cup.
Sikong Jian rolled his eyes at him.
Though he knew well, words were replied, but given Grant’s status and authority, his assertion that the LA Special Efficacy Drug was dangerous would definitely give others pause.
Grant not only lightly destroyed Mianmian’s good deeds, denied the efforts of Feng Ting and Z Country, but once the news spread, it would even affect the reputation of the LA Special Efficacy Drug within Z Country.
If someone actually believes the drug will have side effects later, it would spark a storm domestically.
From the president to Mianmian, everyone would be in trouble.
He lowered his eyelashes.
Actually, observing the current situation, it wasn’t hard to understand Grant’s statements today.
Whoever can save the world from this laboratory leakage disaster will gain supreme honor and status internationally.
Z Country’s rapid development subtly hints at surpassing M Country and seizing the top spot. If this international issue of laboratory leakage were also resolved, M Country’s leading position would be in jeopardy.
Grant’s statements today were truly strategic!
Secretary-General Fo Long quickly mediated, “Mr. Feng, Mr. Sikong, please calm down, the International Congress Palace absolutely trusts you. If the IEG leader were here today, they would certainly praise you for your generosity and righteousness!”
IEG, as the world’s most powerful and mysterious organization, also has the right to participate in meetings.
This Watson Laboratory leakage incident was precisely controlled by commanders from their organization who managed radiological sources worldwide, swift in action and efficient in execution, greatly reducing the number of victims and economic losses.
However, in recent meetings, both IEG leaders excused themselves as being too busy to attend.
Fo Long thought of this and turned to look at Henry and Grant, sternly saying, “Your words and actions just now were too out of line, please apologize to Mr. Feng.”
Henry directly turned his head arrogantly.
With Mr. Grant around, their O Emperor doesn’t even need Z Country’s special drug.
So, there’s no need to apologize either.
Grant calmed his anger and sense of humiliation, remembering the many victims still depending on him, he regained his confidence.
He recalled something, looked toward Feng Ting and Sikong Jian, and suddenly spoke.
“Since this Miss Lu is so capable, I would very much like to meet her. In five days, M Country will have a symposium on antimatter particle antidotes, I wonder if Miss Lu Mian would have the courage to attend?”
“?”
Feng Ting frowned deeply, not knowing what kind of trick he was up to again.
Grant coldly sneered.
“Mr. Feng, rest assured, during the symposium, we will invite the IEG leader as a notary. With them present, no one… will bully Miss Lu, it’s just a matter of whether she dares to bring the LA Special Efficacy Drug to the symposium.”
Everyone could hear that this was a provocation.
After all, Lu Mian, an “ordinary person,” developed such a powerful special drug so quickly, Grant’s team simply couldn’t remain calm.
This symposium, Grant must prove the harm of the LA Special Efficacy Drug!
The first antidote developed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe and reliable.
Only M Country, only their team, could save this disaster!
Henry naturally understood Grant’s intentions and immediately agreed, “With the IEG leader here, what are you afraid of? Could it be that you have no confidence in your special drug? Or are you worried that Lu Mian lacks true skill?”
“Worried about Lu Mian?”
That… there’s really no need to worry!
The ones who should really be worried are this group!
Sikong Jian suddenly let out a cold laugh, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, he leisurely opened his mouth.
“Don’t worry, Miss Lu will definitely attend!”