Next to Mrs. Nanxiang's ward.
Dr. Xiaonan is reporting the content of his conversation with Lin Sanqi to the biggest boss, Nanxiang Saburo.
Nanxiang Saburo was a little surprised:
"Are you saying that the surgery that Dr. Lin performed on my wife wasn't fake, and that it actually involved a new technique?"
How could this old Japanese man, as the head of a chaebol, trust others so easily? When he saw the small cut on his wife, he was actually full of doubts.
But he didn't express his doubts aloud.
Firstly, he's not a medical professional and doesn't understand technical terms. Secondly, he's the president of the China-Japan Friendship Association and can't say anything that's detrimental to unity.
So Nanxiang Saburo wanted Dr. Xiaonan to give it a try.
"Yes, President, he admitted it himself. He used a thoracoscopic technique, which involves making a small incision and using specialized tools to drill a hole like a tunnel. The diseased lung lobe can then be removed through this channel.
Dr. Lin said this type of incision is less invasive, has a quicker recovery, and shortens the surgery time. While ensuring my wife can withstand the risks of surgery, it also allows for the fastest possible removal of the lesion.
Nanxiang Saburo asked anxiously:
"So, the very foul-smelling lung that Dr. Lin just showed me is indeed my wife's? Do you think it's lung cancer or tuberculosis?"
After all, Dr. Xiaonan is the best pulmonologist and professor in Japan. He can tell the diagnosis with just one look.
"President, I've just carefully observed her. As expected, it's definitely not lung cancer. A pathological biopsy is needed to determine if it's tuberculosis, but I'm certain there's an abscess and blockage in the lungs. If the diseased lobe isn't removed promptly, Madam's prognosis is grim."
Nanxiang Saburo was relieved when he heard this:
"That's good, that's good. Dr. Hua Guolin is amazing. I want to thank him. By the way, can we in Japan perform the thoracoscopic surgery you just mentioned?"
Saburo Nango is a chaebol and the boss of a group company. He actually doesn't know much about what the pharmaceutical companies and hospitals under him are developing.
"President, it's like this. Currently, major pharmaceutical companies around the world are indeed researching endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, and other countries are also working hard on their development. Our research and development in Japan is still in the laboratory stage. It will take many years of experiments to transform a concept into a practical machine."
However, there is a good opportunity right in front of us. Obviously, China is at the forefront of the world in laparoscopic surgery, but they probably have not yet fully mastered this technology, so it has not been released yet.
So my idea is that we can secretly steal the laparoscopic technology before China makes it public. Even if we can't steal it, we can still see the finished machine, which will give us some ideas for our research and development."
Decades later, China is known as the world's factory, and also has a nickname called "the country of copycats."
This means that any new invention in the world, including advanced precision instruments and weapons, can be copied immediately by Chinese people as long as they have seen it or know some technical details.
In fact, Japan was also at this stage in the 1960s.
After all, after their defeat in 1945, their country was in ruins. By the time they held the first Olympic Games in 1964, they had become a developed country.
This happened in just less than 20 years.
There are many reasons for this, possibly due to the fact that the bombing of Japan was not thorough enough, allowing them to secretly retain a large number of skilled workers and equipment, enabling them to quickly resume production after the war.
But it also has a lot to do with the fact that the Japanese have copied a large number of high-tech products from various countries. Only after they have copied for a certain period of time and accumulated technology and funds can they start to innovate.
Therefore, Dr. Xiaonan believes that as long as China's laparoscopic machines can be shown to the Japanese and studied thoroughly, it will be easy for Japan to produce its own laparoscopic machines.
"Mr. President, there's a good opportunity now. According to Dr. Lin, the thoracoscopic machine he made for my wife hasn't been moved yet and is still in the operating room. Moreover, the staff member who is in charge of this mysterious machine is also Dr. Lin's confidant.
If we had the opportunity to visit this machine and take pictures, we could get a rough idea of how laparoscopic surgery works. If we could also take the machine apart and look at its internal structure, we could grasp the core principle.
President, this is a great opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Nanxiang Saburo paced a few steps, hesitant in his heart, after all, this was stealing other people's technology, and he could be a Japanese friend in name.
Of course, a so-called friend can stab the other person in the back a few times, but the prerequisite is that the interests must be great enough, so great that he is willing to turn against you.
"Xiao Nan, if laparoscopic surgery becomes widespread, what will it bring to the medical community? And what can it create for our company?"
Dr. Xiaonan answered without hesitation:
"This is a disruptive, revolutionary, and innovative technological change that will transform the course of surgery. For patients like my wife, conventional surgery is not an option, but laparoscopic surgery is. How many lives can this save?
Laparoscopic surgery can do things that conventional surgery cannot do, so there is only one outcome: conventional surgery will be gradually eliminated, and the future will definitely be dominated by laparoscopic surgery, including thoracoscopy, laparoscope, hysteroscopy, etc.
For the company, if we master the production and sales of laparoscopic machines, this technology alone could earn us billions, or even tens of billions, of dollars annually, and help us become the largest conglomerate in Japan."
"Yoshi~~~"
Nanxiang Sanlang was moved, as if colorful banknotes were flying in the sky before his eyes.
"It seems we're determined to acquire this laparoscopic technology. Even if we can't get firsthand design drawings, we want to see the actual device, preferably open it and take a look. By the way, does Dr. Lin have any requests?"
Doctor Xiaonan reported truthfully:
"Dr. Lin's original words were: 'Look, I'm prepared to sacrifice so much, give so much, shouldn't I get what I deserve?
So, President, I think Dr. Lin has not only hinted, but has directly stated that if he can get a benefit, he will open the thoracoscopic machine for us, and only tonight."
After these words were spoken, Nanxiang Saburo, who was originally very grateful to Lin Sanqi for performing the surgery on his wife, suddenly became a little bored and then contemptuous.
"He who dares to betray his own country is a despicable person.
Before the operation, I gave Dr. Lin a check for 5 million U.S. dollars. This amount of money is a huge sum not only in poor China, but also in the United States. It is a number that an ordinary person cannot earn in his entire life.
I thought he'd be satisfied, but his greed surpassed my expectations. That's a good thing, as the Chinese say, a fly won't nail a cracked egg. If he had been truly dedicated to public service, perhaps we wouldn't have had such a good opportunity.
Doctor Xiaonan also nodded heavily and said:
"Yes, President, this is a good opportunity, but he even dared to accept a 5 million red envelope. What will it cost us to let him sell top-secret information this time?"
Nanxiang Saburo sneered, revealing his heroic nature at this moment:
"I have no shortage of money, and neither does our Nichimen Company. Millions or tens of millions may be huge sums of money to others, but to me, they're just numbers. Besides, compared to the billions and hundreds of billions of dollars that will be coming in every year in the future, this little money is nothing."
Now I spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year on medical-related laboratories. For the entire group, our R&D expenses account for 20% of total revenue, which is more than ten billion US dollars a year.
"Xiao Nan, innovation is the foundation of business development. If we innovate a new technology that can monopolize the entire market, that's when we'll make a fortune. So we can't be concerned about the slightest gains or losses in the short term."
Dr. Xiaonan thought, "I'm not a tycoon. What's your investment to me? I only care about how much salary you pay me each year and how much research funding you support me."
But on the surface, Japanese subordinates are all super good kids.
"Yes, President, you have a far-sighted vision. I sincerely admire you. That's why our company is developing better and better."
Leaders like to hear flattery. Even if they know you are flattering them, they still feel good about it. This way, they can do everything with confidence, as if everything is under their control.
Nanxiang Saburo had already thought of the price by this time:
"Xiao Nan, go talk to Dr. Lin now. If he just shows us the machine, it'll be $100,000. If he can turn it on and let us try to operate it, it'll be $500,000.
If he's willing to open the machine's casing and let us take pictures of the internal parts and electronic components, we'll give him $5 million. If he lets us use this laparoscope machine tonight, we promise to restore it before dawn and give him $10 million."
Doctor Xiaonan bowed repeatedly, remembering his boss's words, but also feeling a little puzzled:
"Boss, why is there such a big difference between the previous and the next amount?"
Nanxiang Saburo said expressionlessly:
"Show us the machine and let you operate it. These requests are very simple for Dr. Lin, and I think he will definitely agree. But what use is this in developing a machine?
I want to fully understand the entire structure and design parameters of this machine. It is inevitable that I will dismantle the machine, but this will lead to the possibility of being discovered, so the risk of doing so is very huge, and Dr. Lin may not agree.
Have you ever heard that there's no such thing as absolute loyalty? Anyone can betray. If someone refuses to betray, it might just be because they don't have enough leverage. So I offered him a price he couldn't refuse.
If he's willing to give us the machine for one night so we can study it, do you think $10 million is too much? If you can avoid years, or even decades, of detours and develop the laparoscope sooner, how many tens of millions could you save?"
Xiaonan Xingshu is still a little worried:
"What if Dr. Lin refuses to agree? What if he only lets us take pictures to see the appearance?"
Nango Saburo asked in return:
"So what do we have to lose? At least you know how the laparoscope works, which is also very helpful, right?"
Kokusu Kokusu was able to become Japan's top doctor, so his IQ was definitely higher than most people. Now he completely understood his boss's intentions, so he stood at attention:
"Hi, I'll go talk to Dr. Lin now."
Lin Sanqi was not idle at this time, but found Leader Cheng and Leader Jing.
The two leaders did not know about the existence of thoracoscopy, and they did not even see the "strange" small incision on Mrs. Nanxiang.
After all, he is a senior leader of the administrative department. It is enough for him to come in person to express his condolences and concern. As for how the doctor performed the operation and whether the incision is big or small, they don’t care at all.
Seeing Lin Sanqi come in, the two leaders who were chatting stopped.
Leader Jing said with a smile:
"Comrade Sanqi, this is incredible! I never thought you could not only treat internal medicine so well, but you could also perform surgery so perfectly. This time you've really brought honor to our country."
Leader Cheng also looked at Lin Sanqi with admiration:
"This Nango Saburo also said a lot of good things to me. It seems that he really values his wife. He also expressed his deepest gratitude to us. I guess the transfer fee through Nichimen Kaisha can be reduced by one point in the future."
The two leaders were in a relaxed mood, but Lin Sanqi was scratching his head, feeling a little unconfident.
He was afraid that after he made his request, the two leaders would turn against each other.
Leader Jing noticed Lin Sanqi's embarrassment and asked:
"Comrade Sanqi, do you have any difficulties that require help from the organization? Don't worry, you are our most valuable asset now. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. We will resolve them if we can, but if we can't, please report them to our superiors."
Lin Sanqi quickly took the kettle and refilled the water for the two leaders, then gritted his teeth and said:
"Two leaders, I'm keeping you here today because I have a personal matter I'd like to ask for your help. I want my parents and family to immigrate to Hong Kong."
"What?"
Sure enough, the two leaders, who were smiling just now, became serious in an instant.
Leader Cheng crossed his hands, placed them on the table, and asked seriously:
"Comrade Sanqi, has your family encountered any threat? Don't worry, we're here. I don't think anyone would dare threaten you or your family!"
Lin Sanqi quickly waved his hands: "It's not that my family is threatened, leader, please listen to my explanation."
Leader Jing looked out the window, and after confirming that no one was around, he said patiently:
"Don't worry, you can tell us anything. Since you made this request, you must have your reasons. Tell us."
What could Lin Sanqi say? Could it be that there would be violent storms in the future, and people like Lin Kushen who lived in small Western-style buildings and drove cars before liberation would be easily exposed to the wind and rain, and if things went wrong, their boats would capsize and they would die?
This is a matter of the future. Lin Sanqi has a God's perspective, but others don't, so it naturally cannot be an excuse.
"My dear leaders, the truth is, we just announced that we had conquered tuberculosis and established an infectious disease hospital a few months ago, and now the Americans are rushing in like sharks.
There are also Japanese people. Nango Saburo knew that we could treat tuberculosis, so he hurriedly sent his wife here for treatment. Although surgery only happens occasionally, it also shows that anti-tuberculosis drugs have attracted the attention of the Japanese.
The American is a professor at a Harvard University research institute. Although he is nominally working under the WHO banner, he is actually here on a private, self-funded expedition. The same is true for the Japanese, who are mainly here on their own.
But once these two groups are sure that we do have anti-tuberculosis drugs, they will definitely try every possible way to get their hands on this world-class medical invention. If they can't get it, they will definitely find ways to illegally copy it."
Leader Cheng slammed the table and said, "Imperialism is determined to destroy us."
Leader Jing also commented: "When it comes to interests, friendship is bullshit. Comrade Sanqi is right to have this concern."
After hearing that the two leaders had a preliminary understanding, Lin Sanqi continued:
"I have said before that everything I own belongs to the country. The overseas base that provides me with anti-tuberculosis drugs is also composed of Chinese people. We all have a Chinese heart. So whether it is me or my friends, our hearts are all towards China. Please rest assured, leaders.
But anti-tuberculosis drugs are different. If tuberculosis drugs are in the hands of our country, those gangsters abroad will definitely use ideology to deprive us of our drug patents under the banner of equal treatment for everyone.
This is also why I applied for global patents in Hong Kong for several anti-tuberculosis drugs. Because as long as the drugs are in the hands of a private company, rogue countries cannot directly deprive them of their rights, otherwise they will break the rules of the game."
Leader Jing knew about this, so he explained to Leader Cheng:
"Comrade Sanqi's concerns are justified. Look at our current export trade. Except for direct trade with third world countries, we need an intermediary company to trade with other developed countries. This is because developed countries do not recognize us."
The issues involved in foreign trade are very complex.
One is how to place orders from foreign countries and how to promote the products domestically?
Another thing is the terrible tariffs. Because you don’t have diplomatic relations and don’t have most-favored-nation treatment, the tariffs are frighteningly high.
Finally, how will settlement be handled? The two countries' financial systems are not connected and are incompatible, and the exchange rate fluctuates, which creates numerous challenges.
Therefore, if the country wants to engage in export trade, it can only entrust trade intermediaries in third countries, and Nippon Cotton Company is one of them.
These middlemen are not doing good deeds. They want to make a profit from the price difference. They either take a commission or China sells to them at a low price and they resell it at a high price.
This was the frustration our country faced in the 1960s, and this situation did not end until we joined the WTO.
By the same token, if the patent for anti-tuberculosis drugs is in the hands of the Chinese government, how can drugs produced in China be exported?
There is no way to export
First of all, your drug must be approved by the exporting country, such as the FDA in the United States. You must submit all the information and conduct clinical trials according to the FDA's requirements.
As China and Western countries are still in a state of hostility, it is obvious that Chinese medicines cannot be directly exported to any developed country.
Russia and its Eastern European lackeys have basically fallen out, and they may not want to purchase Chinese medicines anymore.
Of course, some people will say that China was the first to invent the anti-tuberculosis drug and has exclusive ownership of it. It would be their loss if they don’t buy it, because it is foreigners who die anyway.
But don't forget that drugs can be imported and counterfeited. If even one anti-tuberculosis drug flows into a foreign country, foreign pharmaceutical companies can easily copy it.
In this regard, India is a gangster and a scoundrel. No matter what medicine you have, I will imitate it. What can you do about it?
Similarly, it is not just India that is being rogue. In a huge market worth tens of billions of dollars a year, the government and pharmaceutical companies of any country will act like hooligans and imitate China's anti-tuberculosis drugs. What can you do?
The same goes for a weak country having no diplomacy.
Therefore, since Lin Sanqi cannot defeat them now, he can only superficially join them to gain the greatest benefits. (End of this chapter)
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