A Perfect Ending, Director Xie's Appreciation

The anti-cancer drug launch conference had finally concluded successfully. Though there had been a few minor hiccups, nothing serious had come of them.

It had showcased Sanqing Pharmaceutical's strength while promoting the efficacy of the two new drugs.

It could be considered a perfect fulfillment of his intended goals, and Wei Kang was extremely satisfied.

He did not particularly care about the reactions of domestic pharmaceutical companies, because he had never planned to cooperate with them in the first place.

Still, he could not reject them outright. They were all peers in the industry, after all, so he had to be tactful and maintain good relations. There might be opportunities to collaborate on the development of other drugs in the future.

What he truly cared about was the response of the international pharmaceutical giants, because the overseas market for anti-cancer drugs was far broader, and he had his eye firmly on it.

Merck's Keytruda generated more than fourteen billion US dollars in global sales every year. Domestic sales accounted for only three or four billion dollars—a mere fraction of the total.

If he could replace it, heh heh, just thinking about it made him feel delighted.

Unfortunately, overseas markets were firmly controlled by international pharmaceutical giants, making it extremely difficult for domestic companies to break in.

Still, cooperation was not impossible. There were more than a dozen international pharmaceutical giants, and they fought brutally among themselves for market share, with no quarter given.

He could not lay a hand on Merck's overseas market alone, but if he borrowed someone else's strength, there might be great potential.

After all, the Broad-Spectrum Anti-Cancer Drug was simply too effective.

No pharmaceutical company would pass up the chance to cooperate over such a legendary miracle drug.

As Wei Kang silently contemplated his next move, everyone gradually began to leave.

Sun Chengren appeared before the media reporters at just the right moment, informing them of the dining venue. At the same time, when shaking hands with each person, he discreetly handed over a thick red envelope.

This was their travel allowance. He trusted that they would know how to report the matter.

It also served as advance publicity for Sanqing Pharmaceutical and the two new drugs.

The staff below the stage dutifully directed everyone toward the arranged vehicles.

Wei Kang had just stepped down from the platform when he suddenly saw someone approaching him with both hands extended.

It was Director Xie from the city Drug Administration Bureau. He was all smiles and overflowing with enthusiasm.

"President Wei, your Sanqing Pharmaceutical truly is a model for Kun City's pharmaceutical industry."

"This new drug launch conference was extremely successful. It gave me a huge surprise—this trip was well worth it."

Wei Kang warmly shook Director Xie's hand, and the two smiled at each other.

"Haha, you flatter me. We also owe it to the leaders' support. That was why our approval process went so smoothly and our clinical trials could proceed so quickly!"

Director Xie nodded approvingly. "That is only proper. I heard that President Wei personally led the team that developed this drug. You truly are a promising young man. Keep up the good work and continue bringing honor to Kun City."

"Maintain this standard, and Sanqing Pharmaceutical will certainly grow into a star pharmaceutical company worth tens of billions, perhaps even hundreds of billions, in the future."

"We will also continue supporting your subsequent clinical trials as always, striving to approve them at the fastest possible speed within the stipulated timeframe."

"Also," Director Xie said earnestly, "the country has always encouraged the development of innovative drugs, especially innovative drugs like yours that are internationally leading. We will pay special attention to and support them. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me anytime."

"I will also report your good news to the higher-ups. I believe it will draw the leaders' attention and encouragement."

Wei Kang smiled modestly. "Thank you for the praise, Director Xie. Please honor us with your presence at the dinner shortly."

Director Xie waved his hand. "No, I won't be going. I'll wait for the good news of your new drug reaching the market."

He suddenly patted Wei Kang on the shoulder and praised him, "President Wei, your performance when facing those foreign companies today truly made people see you in a new light. You were neither servile nor overbearing, and you let the facts speak for themselves. Very admirable. Don't have any misgivings when dealing with foreign companies in the future. If there's any problem, call me anytime."

"All right, get back to your work. I'll be leaving first."

Director Xie left in pleasant surprise, while the others departed one after another.

Before long, nearly everyone had left the venue.

Wei Kang searched the hall for quite some time but could not find that slender figure, leaving him with an inexplicable sense of disappointment.

When Merck had questioned him earlier, Dr. Jian had resolutely spoken up from below the stage to vouch for him. He was deeply grateful.

He had never expected that the first person to stand up and support him would be this female doctor, who had then prompted a group of doctors to speak up in support as well.

The success of the new drug's clinical trials had also been inseparable from the wholehearted support of Dr. Jian and her colleagues.

In a few days, he had to properly host those admirable and lovely doctors and thank them for their selfless help.

Sun Chengren came over then, his face full of excitement, smiling so broadly that his eyes nearly vanished. He said repeatedly, "President Wei, I never imagined Sanqing would see such a grand occasion one day. This life has been worth it."

As he spoke, his eyes seemed to grow moist, and he hurriedly reached up to wipe the corners of them.

"If Old Director Wei's spirit is watching from heaven, how happy he must be to see all this."

"Sanqing Pharmaceutical will definitely continue to flourish in your hands and become a major pharmaceutical company."

"My life's work has not been in vain after all. Back when you first took over, I was terribly worried. Especially during this recent period—you spent every day buried in the laboratory, never even going home, and you kept getting thinner and thinner. It really was..."

Old Sun put an arm around Wei Kang's shoulder and rambled on, his face filled with boundless relief.

During this period, he had been unable to eat or sleep, constantly worrying that Sanqing would go bankrupt.

Now, the crisis had finally passed. They had even unveiled an anti-cancer drug. Sanqing was finally back on the right track, and its prospects were even brighter than before.

Not only had Old Director Wei's son not squandered the family business his parents had built, but he had worked even harder, continually developing new drugs.

Especially today, when faced with the challenges of international giants, Young President Wei had remained calm and composed, his words flowing like lotus blossoms as he refuted them so thoroughly that they were left utterly humiliated and fled in defeat.

Watching from the sidelines, he too felt immensely proud and invigorated.

With a boss like this, how could Three Purities fail to surpass its predecessors, grow strong, and reach the pinnacle?

The two chatted and laughed as they headed to the hotel.

By the time they arrived at the restaurant, it was packed with people, most of whom had already taken their seats.

At the main table sat only Wu Shiji and several representatives from pharmaceutical companies with market values in the tens of billions.

Representatives from pharmaceutical companies worth only a few hundred million or a few billion sat at the other tables, and Sun Chengren hurried over to join them.

Representatives from the media were accompanied by members of the administrative department, who were discussing how to report on the press conference.

The doctors all seemed to be too busy. Not a single one came; they had all left as soon as the press conference ended.

Naturally, the representatives of the international giants were all seated at the main table. Andre from Pfizer happened to be sitting beside Wei Kang.

Having spent many years in the country, he had long grown accustomed to this distinctly Eastern drinking-table culture and had integrated into it well.

After Wei Kang took his seat, he immediately raised his glass in a toast to everyone.

"Everyone, thank you for showing up today. Let me offer you a toast first."

He then drained the Maotai in his glass in one gulp.

"I've finished mine. Please drink as you please."

The banquet quickly grew lively, and the representatives began offering toasts one after another.

After several consecutive drinks, Andre's stomach immediately burned as though it were on fire.

Fortunately, everyone was fairly polite to foreigners. No one dared force him to drink; if he could drink, he drank, and if he could not, he drank something else.

He quickly called over a waiter and had his Maotai replaced with Sprite. No matter how well he had adapted to Eastern culture, he still found this drinking-table culture too much to bear.

Fortunately, all the dishes had already been served. He hurriedly picked up several bites of food, then ladled himself a bowl of hot chicken soup and drank it. Only then did his stomach feel a little better.

After three rounds of drinks, Wei Kang lightly tapped his wineglass, producing a crisp sound.

Andre immediately perked up, and the hand holding his chopsticks paused.

Everyone in the room pricked up their ears and listened quietly.

"Everyone, I know you are all very concerned about cooperation regarding Three Purities' new drug."

"But before that, I want to tell everyone something in advance."