Park Jin Hyuk reached out and held Han Ji Yeon down.

"It's okay, go ahead and say it. There's no need to avoid her. If you really can't say it to her face... No, there's no need to avoid her about anything."

On the one hand, Park Jin Hyuk believed in Han Ji Yeon, and on the other hand, he knew that Qingyu Group was not involved in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.

But this made Jin Junyu feel a little embarrassed.

Kim Jun-woo knew very well that Park Jin-hyuk and Han Ji-yeon's marriage was the result of a family alliance, so he acted cautiously just now.

He looked at Han Ji-yeon apologetically.

Park Jin Hyuk continued:

"Is there an epidemic breaking out in South America?"

"It's not South America, it's Mexico where the cases were found."

"Mexico?"

"In the Tijuana area in northern Mexico, there's been a large number of cases."

"What's going on?"

Park Jin Hyuk looked up at Kim Jun Woo.

"Samsung has a TV manufacturing plant in Tijuana, where many workers have fallen ill with symptoms similar to those of the Paris flu. Samsung has reported this to the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

It turned out that because it was related to Samsung, Kim Jun-woo hesitated whether to tell it in front of Han Ji-yeon.

"Since Bidafil didn't work, Samsung asked the CDC what to do next."

"It seems the virus has indeed mutated. Why are there so many cases in Mexico? Wasn't it predicted to break out in South America first?"

Jin Junyu said with a serious expression:

"The CDC's assessment is that the virus came from South America to Mexico."

"So, the epidemic has already begun?"

"And it's spreading faster than we anticipated."

DS Pharmaceuticals has conducted modeling analysis on the spread of virus variants.

On this basis, a clinical trial development plan was formulated, and the progress of research and development was tried to match the speed of virus transmission, neither too fast nor too late.

"That's why the Ministry of Health and Welfare's project team requested that Phase 1 clinical trials be initiated immediately. Also, there's some bad news..."

Jin Junyu continued:

"Group headquarters received a report from DS Heavy Industries that most DS staff on the South American power plant project have been infected with the virus."

Park Jin Hyuk put down the knife and fork in his hand.

"What measures has headquarters taken?"

"We urgently airlifted Bidafil and epidemic prevention supplies to Brazil."

"Bidafel doesn't work... Can't we call everyone back?"

"Because it's the business that Vice President Xin is in charge of..."

Park Jin Hyuk was reluctant to say much about the project under the supervision of DS Heavy Industries, but this matter concerned the health and safety of DS employees after all.

Under the current circumstances, patients must be brought back to the country for treatment.

The vaccine being developed by DS Pharmaceuticals not only protects against mutant viruses but also has certain alleviating and therapeutic effects.

Before the 1990s, the medical community generally believed that vaccines only had the function of preventing diseases. However, with the development of immunology research, people discovered new uses for vaccines, which is that they can also treat some intractable diseases. In other words, some vaccines have both preventive and therapeutic effects.

"Find a way to spread the word that medical facilities in South America are limited and that patients should be brought back for treatment. If the patients can return home, the drug can be used during the experimental stage. At the same time, tell President Mao to start clinical trials immediately. How long will the trial take?"

"It will take at least three months."

"How can three months be enough? Let them speed up."

"Yes, I will convey your request to them immediately."

For DS Pharmaceuticals, the more serious the epidemic is, the better it is. Park Jin Hyuk could have let the bullets fly for a while longer, but morally, he cannot do that.

Jin Junyu turned around and was about to leave, but he seemed to remember something and turned back and said:

"Chairman..."

"What's the matter?"

"Maybe you should go to Dongjing Industry."

"Why?"

"We've noticed some unusual developments in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is withdrawing its investment in the National Wealth Fund, while Aramco (Note: the abbreviation for Saudi Arabian Oil Company) is gradually increasing its crude oil production..."

Park Jin Hyuk was shocked.

"Is it finally starting?"

He indicated that he understood, and Jin Junyu bowed his head and retreated.

Han Ji-yeon asked:

"Are you really not going to announce the epidemic to the outside world?"

"How should we announce it? We were the first to discover the mutant virus, anticipated the pandemic, and are working intensively to develop a vaccine. We've done everything we can, so there's no need to feel guilty."

Han Ji-yeon stopped talking.

Park Jin Hyuk began to consider whether to go and see his grandfather Lee Jong Moo.

Dongjing Industry has been deeply involved in the Middle East for many years and is very familiar with the situation there. The only question is whether he can tell the truth.

Looking at Han Ji-yeon, Park Jin-hyuk suddenly had an idea.

"Ji Yan, do you want to go to grandpa's house with me?"

"Why? Your grandfather is the chairman of Dongjing Industry, right?"

"I haven't introduced you to Grandpa and Grandma yet. I have to visit them before the wedding... today, anyway."

"Today? That's too hasty."

"It's okay. They once asked me when I would visit them. I'll go and give them a surprise today."

They were only halfway through their dinner and some dishes were still to come.

However, Park Jin Hyuk had already stood up and went over to pull Han Ji Yeon up.

After leaving the restaurant, Park Jin Hyuk and Han Ji Yeon got in the car and set off.

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