Chapter 173 Arrest
Meanwhile, at Pitié-Salpetril Hospital, in the director's office.
Dr. Jean Dupont had just finished a complex heart surgery and was resting in his chair when he received calls from the Chinese Embassy and Mr. Kang Ningfan almost simultaneously.
The content of the phone call instantly turned his tired expression into one of extreme seriousness.
"Banned ingredients? Addictive? Irreversible damage?"
Dean DuPont repeated the key words, his graying eyebrows furrowed tightly.
"Kang, are you sure your source is reliable? And what about the Chinese Embassy...?"
Kang Ningfan's voice was heavy on the other end of the phone:
"DuPont, my son's life was saved by that Dr. Gu. She is a true, conscientious and capable doctor."
She wouldn't lie about something like this. Moreover, she provided preliminary analytical evidence. I believe that for the sake of public health and the integrity of medicine, we must act immediately.
Dean DuPont remained silent for a moment.
He recalled Gu Baobao's superb performance on the operating table yesterday, and her calm and composed gaze.
That kind of doctor certainly doesn't seem like someone who would talk nonsense.
More importantly, if that Nine-Turn Vitality Powder really contains harmful and prohibited ingredients, and is openly sold and sampled at the exhibition, it would be a public health disaster that could affect countless people!
"I see."
Dean DuPont sat up straight, his voice regaining its usual authority and decisiveness.
"I will immediately contact my old friend, the deputy director of the National Drug Administration, and the police officer in charge of public health and safety at the F country's police headquarters."
We will form a joint team, equipped with professional testing equipment, and immediately head to the exhibition. Sales and tastings of this product must be suspended until the final test results are available!
"Thank you, DuPont!"
Kang Ningfan breathed a sigh of relief.
"No, we are the ones who should be thanking you. If this is true, you have averted a disaster."
Dean DuPont hung up the phone and immediately started dialing another number.
Convention and exhibition center, Huaxia booth.
The comrades sent by Sui Jianguo brought back preliminary information:
The embassy has officially sent a letter, and the director of DuPont has agreed to intervene and is coordinating efforts from all parties.
But the wait is agonizing.
The deserted booth contrasted sharply with the faint hustle and bustle emanating from Area B.
Some customers who were not firm in their stance to begin with and were attracted by the low price eventually sent someone over to formally submit a written letter to cancel their orders.
Every cancellation was like a needle pricking the hearts of the delegation members.
But when they saw Gu Baobao's profile, still standing tall and waiting calmly, and the unwavering light in her eyes, they managed to suppress their anxiety and frustration.
They chose to trust their experts.
Time passed second by second.
Just when the atmosphere was at its most oppressive, a commotion broke out at the entrance of the exhibition.
Several vehicles bearing official markings drove directly to the side entrance of the exhibition hall, and a group of people quickly got out of the cars.
Leading the group was Dean Jean Dupont, accompanied by several uniformed, serious-looking officials and police officers, as well as two technicians carrying heavy testing kits.
Their appearance immediately drew everyone's attention. The crowd parted automatically to make way, and a buzz of discussion arose.
"It's Dean DuPont! What brings him here?"
"There are also people from the Drug Administration! The police are here too!"
"What happened?"
Dean DuPont and his team had a clear objective and ignored the commotion around them, heading straight for Section B:
Red Lavoisier's booth.
Gu Ningbao was enthusiastically promoting her product to a portly businessman when she suddenly saw this group of officials, whose intentions were clearly hostile, appear.
And it came straight at him, his smile instantly froze, and the color drained away completely.
Upon seeing this, Lavoisier's men nearby also changed their expressions, quickly exchanged glances, and one of them quietly retreated, trying to leave the crowd to report the news.
But two police officers had already blocked their way without making a sound.
"Excuse me, are you Ms. Su Ning?"
An official from the drug regulatory bureau stepped forward, showed his credentials, and said that he was handling the matter officially.
"We are joint law enforcement officers from the Drug Control Agency under the Ministry of Health of Country F and the Paris Police Headquarters. We received a formal report..."
We suspect that the Jiuzhuan Peiyuan San you are selling here contains unapproved prohibited ingredients that may endanger public health.
Your exhibits are now being sealed in accordance with the law, and samples are being taken for emergency testing. Your cooperation is appreciated.
His voice was loud enough that everyone around him could hear it clearly.
"Prohibited ingredients?!"
"Harmful to health?!"
"My God! I just tried it!"
"I bought one too!"
The scene erupted in an uproar!
Those who had just bought the medicine, or even tried it, showed fear and lingering apprehension on their faces.
The atmosphere at the once bustling exhibition booth suddenly turned sour.
Gu Ningbao felt ice-cold all over, as if she had fallen into an ice cave. Her lips trembled, and she wanted to explain, but couldn't utter a complete sound:
"No...it's impossible...you...you've made a mistake...this is an ancient formula...it is..."
"Whether it's an ancient remedy or not, the test results will tell everything. And Mr. Lavoisier, you must also be investigated!"
Dean DuPont stepped forward, his aged but sharp eyes staring directly at Gu Ningbao.
"Cease all sales and promotional activities until the final test results are available. Please hand over all samples and inventory."
Police officers have already approached and begun sealing the medicine boxes on the table. Technicians have opened the testing kit and are preparing to conduct a preliminary rapid screening on the spot.
Looking at everything before her, Gu Ningbao's legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
She knew it was over!
It's all over!
Lavoisier won't save her; he'll only use her as a pawn!
Meanwhile, in the distance, at the Huaxia booth...
Everyone held their breath, watching the movements in the direction of Area B.
When they saw the officials appear, saw Gu Ningbao's face turn deathly pale, and saw the police begin to seal off the medicine, everyone finally let out a long sigh of relief.
"They're here! They're here!"
A young comrade whispered excitedly.
Sui Jianguo's tense jawline finally relaxed a little, and he looked at Gu Baobao beside him.
Gu Baobao remained standing quietly, her gaze passing over the noisy crowd and landing on the panicked and disheveled Su Ning.
Her face showed no smug satisfaction at avenging a great wrong, only a deep sorrow and a stern expression.
Whether in her past life or this life, no matter where she is, Gu Ningbao always chooses the dirtiest and most unscrupulous path.
This time, she will pay the price for her choice.
A doctor's heart must not be tainted.
The real contest is now entering its most crucial phase:
Let science and evidence bring the truth to light.
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