Chapter 183 The Winner
Deputy Director Ye sensed the displeasure in Director Huang's words and awkwardly touched her nose. She had been so excited by the news that she had forgotten herself and blurted out such a thing without thinking.
The others didn't focus on the conversation between Director Huang and Deputy Director Ye; instead, they bombarded Director Huang with questions about the medical science conference.
Director Huang patiently answered everyone's questions, and seeing their joyful expressions, he couldn't help but smile.
At this moment, he noticed that Lin Yuanshu hadn't said much, but was sitting in his seat with a blank expression, seemingly lost in thought.
He kindly asked, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me?"
Upon hearing Director Huang's words, Lin Yuanshu instantly snapped back to reality. She subconsciously replied, "No, everyone has asked the questions they wanted to ask. I really can't think of any questions that haven't been asked."
Even before the leaders decided to convene the National Pharmaceutical Science Conference, she already knew that the conference would definitely be held in the future, so she really had no questions for Director Huang.
She was just thinking about which research results she could submit. Unfortunately, her new tuberculosis drug, Rifuxing, had not yet passed clinical trials and was destined to miss the first National Medical Science Conference. However, it was not a big problem. With the policy being relaxed, she would have many more opportunities to win awards in the future, so there was no need to focus only on the Medical Science Conference.
Director Huang said with relief, "That's good."
Seeing this, everyone subconsciously looked at Deputy Director Ye. Even though Lin Yuanshu had become the deputy director, he was still highly regarded by Director Huang as always! In comparison, Deputy Director Ye seemed a bit lacking.
Deputy Director Ye knew everyone wanted to see a show, so she remained calm, as if she was completely unaffected by the relationship between Lin Yuanshu and Director Huang.
Director Huang coughed twice to quiet everyone down. He said earnestly, "I hope that the research results you submit are the result of careful consideration. The awards we are submitting for the Medical Science Conference this time are not in our individual names, but in the name of the collective. We are not only comparing ourselves with colleagues from other research institutes in Beijing, but also with colleagues from other provinces. So you'd better put aside your personal interests and prioritize the overall situation."
Lin Yuanshu stroked his chin thoughtfully. "In the name of the collective! Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory should also be able to report the research results."
She was competing with so many people at the Dongfanghong Research Institute for an opportunity; if it were at Hongxing Pharmaceutical Factory, wouldn't it be a no-brainer for her?
It seems she'll be going to Hongxing Pharmaceutical Factory after get off work tonight.
In response to Director Huang's words, everyone said in unison, "We will definitely prioritize the overall situation."
Director Huang's brows relaxed slightly. He hoped that everyone would keep their word and that after submitting their research results, they could work with him to select the two most suitable research results to report.
If he had full authority, he would definitely choose Lin Yuanshu's two research findings. Unfortunately, the research institute is not a place where he can make his own decisions. Fairness and impartiality are required, so he can only follow the procedures.
After Director Huang left the meeting room, no one rushed to leave. Instead, they gathered with people they knew to chat and find out what others thought.
Although I promised Director Huang that I would prioritize the overall situation, I still believe that everyone has their own interests at heart.
Team Leader Zhuang pondered for a moment, then decisively walked up to Lin Yuanshu with a smile on his face and asked in a low voice, "Deputy Director Lin, what research results are you planning to submit?"
Lin Yuanshu looked troubled and said, "I haven't decided yet."
After thinking it over carefully, it seemed that she didn't have many options left. The only projects she was fully responsible for at the research institute, besides penicillin, were new tuberculosis drugs.
Team Leader Zhuang earnestly suggested, "I think you can cooperate with me. We can jointly submit research results on the improvement of the acetaminophen production process. Only by doing this can we ensure that our research results can be reported to the Ministry of Health. Otherwise, we won't even have the opportunity to participate in the medical science conference."
Lin Yuanshu pondered for a moment, then politely declined, saying, "Let me think about it some more! I'm just indecisive and always like to procrastinate, I hope you'll forgive me."
She had a different idea regarding Team Leader Zhuang's suggestion. She could submit her research findings on improving the penicillin production process, while Team Leader Zhuang could submit his research findings on improving the acetaminophen production process. This would greatly increase the chances of her project being selected.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Anyway, the only awards the research institute can receive are team awards, so it's good to be able to show our faces.
Team Leader Zhuang knew that Lin Yuanshu wasn't the type to procrastinate. Saying such things was clearly an excuse, but he was just saving face for both sides and didn't have the heart to refuse directly.
She sighed inwardly. Lin Yuanshu had already belittled himself to politely refuse her. If she continued to pester him, she would be being unreasonable. She could only leave Lin Yuanshu's side with a regretful expression.
As soon as Team Leader Zhuang left, Deputy Director Ye came over and asked directly, "What were you talking about with Team Leader Zhuang just now? What research results are you planning to submit?"
"We just chatted about everyday things. As for what research results I'm going to submit, I haven't decided yet. What about you? What are your plans?" Lin Yuanshu asked ambiguously.
Deputy Director Ye looked at Lin Yuanshu with a complicated expression, a hint of bitterness in his smile, "It's that research on birth control pills from before."
Lin Yuanshu was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Is it the birth control pill project I assisted you with before?"
Deputy Director Ye smiled slightly, though he was reluctant to admit it, he had to say, "Yes."
Lin Yuanshu nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that the probability of her project being selected had greatly increased.
Subsequently, Deputy Director Ye went to great lengths to inquire about the research results that everyone would choose to submit. He discovered that half of the people's research results were related to Lin Yuanshu, and Lin Yuanshu had kindly assisted them in all of them.
She felt a mix of emotions. After all, she was the first person to ask Lin Yuanshu for help in completing her project. In a way, this could be considered shooting herself in the foot. No matter how they competed, Lin Yuanshu would inevitably benefit.
Lin Yuanshu was well aware of this, so she was in a good mood when she left the meeting room.
Time passed slowly, and after Lin Yuanshu had organized the relevant documents on the research results of penicillin production process improvement, he handed the documents over to Director Huang and then left work feeling relieved.
Director Huang was not surprised by Lin Yuanshu's choice, and he was quite optimistic about the research results.
When Team Leader Zhuang submitted her research findings, she didn't forget to bolster their credibility, declaring confidently, "Director Huang, the contribution of Comrade Lin Yuanshu and me to the acetaminophen production process isn't just about improving the process itself, but about making acetaminophen a cheap drug that everyone can afford. Before our research on acetaminophen was published, who even knew what this drug was..."
"I know how hard you've worked, and I certainly have higher hopes for your research results, but the final outcome still needs to be discussed with others." Director Huang said earnestly, making empty promises without offering any guarantees about the final result.
Team Leader Zhuang said excitedly, "With your attention, I feel much more at ease."
When others came to submit their research results, they didn't forget to praise their own findings, hoping to gain more approval from Director Huang.
What can Director Huang do?
He could only smile and deal with everyone, showing great importance to everyone's research results, ensuring that everyone received the recognition.
After everyone had submitted their research findings, Director Huang couldn't help but admire Lin Yuanshu's confidence; when she submitted her research, she didn't say a word in her own defense.
Actually, it wasn't that Lin Yuanshu was full of confidence, but rather that she was so preoccupied with getting off work that she hadn't thought of this at all.
Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.
Lin Yuanshu was already inside the Hongxing Pharmaceutical Factory. When the workers saw her at the workshop entrance, they greeted her excitedly and congratulated her on becoming the deputy director of the research institute.
In their eyes, Lin Yuanshu was a leader who had come from the factory. Without Lin Yuanshu, the chemical plant would not have become a pharmaceutical factory, and they would not have become workers in the pharmaceutical factory.
"Are you here to see Comrade Zhou Dafu? Do you need me to show you the way? I happen to have nothing to do." One of the workers asked enthusiastically, as he happened to know the relationship between Lin Yuanshu and Zhou Dafu.
Lin Yuanshu explained with a smile, "No, I'm here to see Factory Director Qian."
Upon hearing this, the worker immediately replied, "In that case, we won't bother you any longer; your business is more important."
The other workers nodded in agreement, not wanting to delay Lin Yuanshu's business.
Lin Yuanshu naturally accepted the workers' kindness. She said goodbye to the workers and then went straight to Director Qian's office.
As the workers watched Lin Yuanshu's departing figure, they chattered amongst themselves, "I wonder what Comrade Lin Yuanshu wanted to see Director Qian about? Hopefully it's something good that concerns us."
Another worker sighed, saying with some regret, "It's a pity that our pharmaceutical factory couldn't become a pilot unit for penicillin before, otherwise our pharmaceutical factory could have continued to expand and become one of the top pharmaceutical factories in Beijing."
"Perhaps we can ask Comrade Zhou Dafu; he might know why Comrade Lin Yuanshu came to the pharmaceutical factory!" a worker interjected.
“You’re right, let’s go find Comrade Zhou Dafu now and ask him for information.” The others nodded in agreement.
When the factory director's secretary saw Lin Yuanshu appear before him, his eyes showed a hint of surprise, but he still led Lin Yuanshu into Director Qian's office, poured him a cup of hot tea, and placed a newspaper on his desk.
He said very politely, "Please wait here for a moment. Director Qian has gone to inspect the workshop and will be back soon."
"Okay, I understand," Lin Yuanshu replied with a smile.
As the factory manager's secretary left the office, he couldn't help but glance at Lin Yuanshu.
He couldn't help but sigh to himself, "It's true what they say, comparisons are odious. Lin Yuanshu has already become the deputy director, while I'm still just a secretary."
Back when he first met Lin Yuanshu, Lin Yuanshu was just an ordinary worker.
Although he was capable at work, he didn't expect him to be this capable.
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