They split into two teams.
Xu Xuejiao, representing Xue City's Ninth Pharmaceutical Factory, reported directly to the department in charge—the Provincial Health Department.
The Provincial Health Department attached great importance to the matter and reacted with lightning speed. It immediately asked Xu Xuejiao to send over medicine samples, along with qualified professionals to explain the drug's pharmacology and properties and answer other related questions.
At the same time, it immediately reported the news to the three major departments: National Security, the Drug Administration, and the Health Department.
The matter was of great importance, so Xu Xuejiao personally took the samples and materials to the provincial capital to make her report.
Meanwhile, Lu Chengwen reported directly to Mayor Zhao.
Mayor Zhao reviewed the materials, samples, and clinical data, listened to the specialists' explanation, then looked at Lu Chengwen.
"Cheng Wen, you've been a huge help."
Lu Chengwen asked, "Do we have any cases in Xue City?"
"Not for the time being."
Mayor Zhao was delighted. "The good news is that this disease doesn't seem to be spreading outward very aggressively, and it doesn't appear to be highly contagious. So personally, I suspect something may have happened locally over there."
Lu Chengwen said, "I don't know much about that. I just felt this was a serious matter and should give you a heads-up first. The people over there are also communicating with the health authorities."
"This is no longer merely a medical incident. It also involves diplomatic issues. I happen to be going to the provincial department. Come with me and explain the situation."
What no one expected was that the higher-ups reacted even faster than anyone else.
Leaders from National Security, the Drug Administration, and the Health Department had already arrived in Xue City at breakneck speed.
Lu Chengwen was