Nothing in the world is perfect. Books have logical flaws, people have dark emotions, and striving in one direction sometimes doesn't yield good results. When you reach the end and find that you have gained nothing, will you regret your past persistence?
Jiang Cheng is currently experiencing the emotional journey described in these words because he has discovered that some things are truly difficult.
He was a giant when he was doing scientific research, but when he got involved in all the trivial matters, big and small, at the Institute of Biotechnology, he truly felt his scalp tingling.
Every time I went to his private office, I would see mountains of documents. Gu Qingwan had already sifted through most of them, leaving only some crucial issues for him to handle.
Handling administrative affairs and conducting scientific research are two completely different things. In this process, he trained his own judgment and was determined not to waver or be inflexible. When one has absolute authority, every decision must be carefully considered. To shoulder great responsibilities, one must always maintain a wise and calm mind.
Jiang Cheng couldn't believe it. Zhong Lao had been the dean since he was fifty, and now, twenty-seven years later, how had he managed to get through it all?
Issues related to pharmaceuticals, technological development in the field of scientific and technological products, proposals for researching various vaccines, approval of medical devices, new experimental projects...
Every decision made involves hundreds of millions of dollars, and agreeing to it means that this money will be transferred out of the School of Life Sciences.
A leader cannot be stubborn or indecisive; it's easier said than done.
His journey began with taking over as vice president, handling internal affairs, experiencing existential doubts, resolving to work hard, and gradually adapting.
The most charming aspect of a man is his ability to calmly issue commands and be an unparalleled leader.
While reviewing a document, he was drawn to a company's proposal.
The head of this pharmaceutical company is named Liu Kang. He is a middle-aged man with a shrewd and capable appearance, deep-set eyes, and a high nose bridge.
He intends to undertake a significant portion of the research and development and treatment of chronic disease drugs.
Commin is a very large company with extensive pharmaceutical factories, making it a dark horse in the industry and gaining considerable success in the medical field in recent years.
The profits in a segment of the chronic disease treatment market are unimaginable, given the large volume of medications required for these conditions and the countless patients in China.
There are only a few companies that can take a bite out of this huge pie. Kangming is not considered a top-tier competitor, but Jiangcheng has its reasons for choosing it.
Other companies may have a large market, but they lag far behind Liu Kang in terms of research and development. Does he seem to have some brilliant plan? Jiang Cheng suddenly became interested.
If a miraculous cure for chronic diseases could be achieved, it would be a great thing for the people. Expensive drugs represent a significant expense for low-income groups in China.
It just so happens that the law of entropy increase has been published for some time now, and he has been focusing solely on the affairs of the Institute of Biotechnology, with nothing else on his mind.
With this thought in mind, Jiang Cheng dialed Gu Qingwan's number, "Have you seen Liu Kang's proposal?"
"I've seen it, boss."
“I think it’s a good idea. I’ll contact Liu Kang to come to the School of Life Sciences so I can talk to him in person.”
"Understood."
......
There was never any worry about Gu Qingwan's efficiency. Jiang Cheng was processing documents until the afternoon when there was a knock on the door.
He looked up and gestured for the people outside to come in.
The middle-aged man he had seen in the photo that morning caught his eye; it was Liu Kang.
The man, who was over forty, greeted Dean Jiang as soon as he entered the room. After receiving a signal, he sat down on the sofa. He was a little reserved at first, but after Jiang Cheng told him to relax, he became more at ease.
Time is precious in Jiangcheng, and Liu Kang clearly understands this. This bidding is very important to him; it is an opportunity for the company to transform.
Therefore, he made many preparations.
"Tell me why Kangming Company was able to rise to prominence in such a short period of time, and what insights do you have into the research of drugs for chronic diseases?"
"Dean Jiang, it's like this," he respectfully handed over a document and placed it on the table, "Inside are photos of prescription drugs stored in a huge cold storage room in our pharmaceutical factory, as well as special drugs for chronic disease research, all of which have been tested. We buy prescription drugs from biological colleges or other companies all over the country at high prices, and improve upon them, thus capturing a portion of the market."
Jiang Cheng opened the sealed document bag and quickly browsed through what the other party was talking about.
The data for several of these drugs shows excellent efficacy, clearly indicating extensive research and development. Kangming Company must have a group of outstanding biotechnology experts.
The more he looked, the more satisfied he became. If this company was truly reliable, then the idea of solving some chronic diseases would no longer be a distant dream.
"If I approve your proposal, have you considered which areas you will focus your efforts on in the future?"
"Of course."
Liu Kang, wearing a gray shirt, took a piece of paper out of his top pocket. "I've thought about this beforehand."
He took the paper and looked at it for a while, but unexpectedly, his brows furrowed immediately.
Liu Kang didn't dare to speak either. For a moment, the atmosphere in the office was somewhat cold. In the silence, he scratched his sideburns, not daring to make a sound.
"Why aren't those few highly effective drugs from your company on the list?"
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"Speak your mind."
"Because our company is currently in its early stages, we mainly deal in commodities, which have higher profit margins."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng was taken aback for three or four seconds, his eyes fixed on the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa. Having experienced several major events, Jiang Cheng unconsciously exuded the aura of a superior when his expression darkened—an unavoidable consequence of a leadership position.
The other party immediately tensed up.
He wasn't unaware of what Liu Kang meant; his expression instantly turned cold.
Medicines, commodities.
Jiang Cheng understood that good medicine is not necessarily good merchandise.
"Then tell me, what makes a good product?"
The other party remained silent.
Jiang Cheng snorted coldly. Of course, he knew what a good product was. In the field of chronic diseases, a good product was one that controlled the disease with medication and created dependence. A drug that could suppress symptoms as soon as it was taken and cause an immediate reaction when it was taken away would have unimaginably high profits.
If we actually release the miracle drug, we won't be able to make money anymore.
Some pharmaceutical companies follow this path; it's not that they don't have medicine to treat diseases, but that they are unwilling to completely cure people.
What is a capitalist? This is a capitalist.
Liu Kang didn't know what kind of personality the newly appointed vice president had, only that he was a very capable research leader. Businessmen and scientists have vastly different ways of thinking, so he believed that his own ideas were perfectly fine.
But judging from Jiang Cheng's cold expression, he seemed to realize that he had said the wrong thing...
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