Chapter 120 Working 72 Hours Continuously
After seeing Mr. Tang off, work officially entered a frantic acceleration mode.
The small conference room became a temporary command center.
The walls were covered with progress charts, and the table was piled high with documents.
Gu Baobao was "pressed" to sit at a table by the window, with three large blank notebooks in front of her:
These are complete technical files for hemostatic powder, health-preserving pills, and antibiotics, and she needs to personally write the core parts.
Professor Qian and Dean Zhou, along with several of the hospital's most capable doctors, were responsible for organizing and verifying all clinical data and began preparing for a larger-scale trial.
Huo Zheng's team was operating at high speed.
Xiao Fang, who wears glasses, became Gu Baobao's temporary assistant. He was quiet and efficient, and he never spoke more than three sentences, but every sentence was to the point.
Lu Zhanming remained standing guard outside the door, like a silent gatekeeper.
He would only appear when Gu Baobao got up to pour water or rub her neck, handing her a cup of water at just the right temperature, or asking softly:
"Would you like to take a ten-minute break?"
Gu Baobao always shook her head.
Time is too tight.
She not only had to write the technical documents, but also had to find time to go to the pharmacy to guide the preparation of the first batch of samples:
The export version of the health-preserving pills requires adjustments to the processing temperature of several medicinal herbs to achieve that tiered effect.
In the pharmacy, the old pharmacist watched Gu Baobao skillfully process the medicinal herbs, her technique even more skillful than those of them who had been doing it for half their lives, and his eyes were full of amazement.
"Expert Gu, how did you come up with this improved method of nine steaming and nine sun-drying?"
An elderly pharmacist with gray hair couldn't help but ask.
Gu Baobao kept working and casually said:
“There are ancient methods, but they are time-consuming and laborious. I have tried several temperature and humidity control methods, which can shorten the cycle and better stimulate the medicinal properties.”
She spoke casually, but the old pharmacist was deeply moved.
This is not just a few trials.
This is a groundbreaking improvement!
Three days.
For a full 72 hours, the lights in the small conference room were almost never turned off.
Gu Baobao, relying on the spiritual spring water and stealing time from the space, managed to complete the core parts of the three major technical archives within three days.
The handwriting is neat and clear, and the illustrations are abundant, even including sketches of modifications to simple production equipment.
When Huo Zheng received the first draft, his hands were shaking.
"This...this can be published directly as a textbook."
He took a deep breath
"Baby, you need to rest immediately."
Gu Baobao is indeed tired.
His eyes were bloodshot and his face was pale.
But her eyes were very bright.
"Regarding the patents..."
"They're already on their way."
Huo Zheng was resolute.
"A special liaison team has been set up in the capital and is already in preliminary communication with the International Patent Office through special channels. We are seizing this time difference."
Gu Baobao finally breathed a sigh of relief and swayed slightly.
Lu Zhanming, who had been waiting outside the door, suddenly appeared beside her and firmly supported her arm.
"I'll take her back to rest."
Lu Zhanming's voice was deep and unquestionable.
Huo Zheng nodded quickly:
"Go quickly! We'll meet again tomorrow morning when the first batch of samples is ready."
Lu Zhanming did not take Gu Baobao back to the small courtyard, but went directly to the military region's reception area. Huo Zheng had already arranged a quiet single room for her to rest and for security purposes.
Gu Baobao falls asleep almost as soon as she hits the bed.
Lu Zhanming stood guard outside the door, listening to the even and deep breathing inside, but his brows remained furrowed.
Over the past three days, he has witnessed firsthand how she worked so hard.
Others only saw her amazing output, but only he knew that her hands, hidden under the table, trembled slightly from holding the pen for so long.
When she got up, she needed to quietly hold onto the edge of the table to keep her balance.
His girl is too strong-willed.
Gu Baobao slept for a full twelve hours.
When I woke up, it was already dusk outside the window.
She opened her eyes, momentarily stunned. Then, her memories returned.
How long did you sleep?
How's the work progressing?
She sat up abruptly, but then smelled the aroma of food.
On the small table in the room, there was a bowl of steaming white porridge, a plate of refreshing pickled cucumbers, and two boiled eggs.
On the chair next to her was a clean set of clothes, her favorite plain-colored cotton, but clearly new.
There was a gentle knock on the door.
"Baby? Is he awake?" It was Lu Zhanming's voice.
"You're awake. Come in."
Lu Zhanming pushed open the door and came in, carrying a glass of milk. Seeing her sit up, his gaze softened.
"Are you hungry? Let's eat something first."
How long did I sleep?
"Gu Baobao asked."
"one day."
Lu Zhanming handed her the milk.
"We received news from Comrade Huo that the patent priority application documents for the hemostatic powder have been sent out through special channels."
The domestic approval process for health supplements and antibiotics has also been expedited. Professor Qian and his team are currently conducting final data verification.
Gu Baobao breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing how empty her stomach felt.
She took the bowl of porridge and began to eat it in small bites.
Lu Zhanming sat quietly in the chair opposite her, watching her eat. He only spoke after she finished:
There's something I need to tell you.
"Um?"
"The outcome regarding the Su family is in."
Lu Zhanming spoke in a calm tone, as if he were talking about today's weather.
"Wang Xiuhong abused her public office for personal gain. Although the amount was not large, the impact was egregious. She was dismissed from her public office and sent to a farm for labor reform."
Her husband, Su Xiaoyu's father, was found to have concealed past issues and was also sent to the countryside.
Gu Baobao paused, spoon in hand.
She wasn't surprised.
With Wang Xiuhong's personality, and given her some power, it's impossible for her to be completely clean.
I just didn't expect that Su's father also had problems.
"What about Su Xiaoyu?"
"she?"
A cold glint flashed in Lu Zhanming's eyes.
"Her affair with Chen Yongkang from the provincial capital was exposed. Chen Yongkang is currently suspended from his post and reflecting on his actions. Fearing that his misconduct would worsen, he registered his marriage with Su Xiaoyu yesterday."
Gu Baobao raised her eyebrows.
This trend... is interesting.
She put down the spoon.
Lu Zhanming nodded:
"The organization's investigation into Chen Yongkang is still ongoing. This man is not simple."
He didn't say much, but Gu Baobao understood.
There's probably something else behind Chen Yongkang.
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