crisis
They wanted to collect vegetable samples, and Zhong Ling was very generous: "Feel free to dig and take as much as you want, there's plenty of soil here!"
The experts took immediate action, but the test results disappointed them.
These were organic vegetables of excellent quality, but they were a far cry from what they wanted.
The inspection visit lasted for three days, and no vegetables containing YX factor were found at all times.
Dr. Allen Depp finally realized that they had been fooled.
This is the stage they carefully arranged.
At the farewell dinner before the delegation left, Dr. Allen Depp raised his glass with a gentle smile on his face and said, "This visit has opened our eyes. We are deeply impressed by your country's agricultural technology and wisdom."
An official from the Ministry of Agriculture also raised his glass with a smile: "I hope that the trip of the doctor and all the experts will be worthwhile. China's door will always be open to true scientific exchange."
On the special plane returning to Country M, Dr. Allen Depp took off his glasses and rubbed his eyebrows. Beneath the gentle mask, there was a sinister look.
"We've been fooled," he said coldly.
"We didn't complete our mission," his assistant said. "We found nothing."
"No, we're not completely unsuccessful." A fierce glint flashed in Allen Depp's eyes. "At least we know what they're thinking. They will never share the YX factor. They will try every possible means to deal with us."
…
One month later
The hospital is overcrowded.
Governments are scrambling and scientists are working day and night to develop treatments.
At this moment, Country M held another press conference.
The spokesperson looked serious and spoke in a heavy tone, expressing deep condolences and concern.
Then he changed the subject.
"We've mentioned before that Factor YX can significantly enhance human function and even has the effect of delaying aging and repairing damage."
“Although Huaxia has always denied this, we have to put forward a bold hypothesis: Is it possible that this YX factor can, to some extent, have an inhibitory effect on it?
Or, can it enhance the body's resistance?"
He paused and looked directly into the camera: “Science has no borders, and life is the most precious.
For the sake of all mankind, we call on China to disclose its research findings on the YX factor and allow the international community to participate in the research to combat this unprecedented disaster!
This statement caused an uproar around the world.
The tortured people seemed to have grasped the last straw and demanded that their country negotiate with China.
Countries began to demand that China disclose its YX factor technology.
International public opinion has once again pushed China to the forefront.
…
In Shangjing, the atmosphere in Zhou Zhenguo's office was heavier than ever before.
Qiao Jianmin sat on the sofa, his face ashen, his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles white.
On TV, the M country spokesperson's speech was still going on. His compassionate expression made him angry.
"It's an open conspiracy, a complete and utter conspiracy!" Qiao Jianmin gritted his teeth. "They're forcing us to hand over Comrade Zhong Ling's vegetables!"
Zhou Zhenguo stood in front of the window, his back to Qiao Jianmin, looking at the sky outside the window.
"This is their last trump card." Zhou Zhenguo said in a low and tired voice.
"They figured we couldn't just sit back and watch the world fall."
"But how can we push Comrade Zhong Ling out?
What's more, the output of those vegetables cannot meet global demand at all!" Qiao Jianmin said anxiously.
Zhou Zhenguo turned around and said in a deep voice: "Now is not the time to consider production. The international community is already dissatisfied with us. If we don't handle it well, we will become sinners."
At this moment, the office door was pushed open by the secretary, with an anxious look on his face: "Minister! It's bad, that guy, he... he's sick too!"
Qiao Jianmin stood up suddenly, his face turning pale in an instant.
Zhou Zhenguo's body stiffened slightly, then he quickly walked up to the secretary and said in a trembling voice, "What's the situation now?"
"He was just sent to the ward. He has a high fever and difficulty breathing. The doctor said...the situation is not optimistic." The secretary's voice trembled.
Qiao Jianmin felt his head buzzing. It seemed they had to make a decision immediately!
Zhou Zhenguo took a deep breath and looked at Qiao Jianmin with a determined look in his eyes: "Jianmin, it seems that it is time for us to meet Comrade Zhong Ling."
They knew this was their only hope, but Zhong Ling's personality was unpredictable. Would she be willing to take action?
In the mustard seed space, Zhong Ling was practicing, Xiaolu was swaying its branches not far away, and Jiuhun was lying on the ground, wagging its tail boredly.
"Huh? Zhou Zhenguo and Qiao Jianmin?" Zhong Ling raised her eyebrows slightly. She sensed that the two men were coming outside the yard.
After finishing the training, Zhong Ling slowly stood up.
The people outside seem very anxious. It seems that something big has happened again, Zhong Ling thought.
She wanted to see what made them so impatient this time.
Zhong Ling stepped out of the mustard seed space and led Zhou Zhenguo and Qiao Jianmin into the living room.
Both of them looked tired, with bloodshot eyes and furrowed brows.
"Comrade Zhong Ling." Zhou Zhenguo spoke first, his voice low and a little hoarse, "This time I have an important matter to ask of you.
Something big happened outside and many people were admitted to the hospital.
Country M has publicly declared that the YX factor in the vegetables you grow may be able to suppress or even enhance human immunity, and asked us to share this technology for the benefit of all mankind.
Zhong Ling raised her eyebrows, a hint of amusement in her eyes: "Oh? For all mankind? He's quite good at talking."
Qiao Jianmin's face was filled with indignation. "That's right! They just want our vegetables. This is simply..."
Qiao Jianmin was so angry that he couldn't continue speaking.
Zhou Zhenguo sighed and took over the conversation in a heavy voice: "Not only that, Comrade Zhong Ling, even that person..."
He paused, his voice filled with suppressed pain. "He's also sick, and his condition is very grim. The doctor said, I'm afraid..."
Hearing this, Zhong Ling's expression changed.
She knew that it was the one who had gone against all odds and supported her cooperation with the country.
"So, you want me to take action?" Zhong Ling looked at the two of them, her tone still indifferent.
Qiao Jianmin and Zhou Zhenguo looked at each other with firm eyes.
"Yes!" Qiao Jianmin almost blurted out, his voice pleading: "Comrade Zhong Ling, we know this is too presumptuous, and we also know that your vegetable production is limited and cannot meet so much demand.
But... nothing can happen to him, he is the pillar of stability.
If you can help us, we will do our best to meet your needs, no matter what they are!"
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