in2ebook Chapter 147 'Unusual' ALS Patient - Cao Lei
Chapter 147 'Unusual' ALS Patient - Cao Lei
7 PM...
Pan Hong and his group arrived at the private room they had reserved at the Baogeli Restaurant.
After resting for a while, He Fan and Wu You leisurely went downstairs.
I don't know when Cao Lei will arrive.
To show his respect, He Fan deliberately arrived an astonishing 5 minutes early.
Finally, we arrived at the restaurant's private room after scouting the location.
As it turned out, arriving 5 minutes early was indeed enough for He Fan.
Everyone chatted idly in the private room for a long time before Cao Lei finally arrived.
Outside the door, a man who looked to be around forty years old was sitting in a wheelchair and being pushed into the room by his assistant.
The person who arrived was neatly dressed and looked clean and efficient.
There was no trace of the unease and anxiety He Fan had imagined in his eyes; his sharp eyes only gleamed with ambition and determination.
"Professor Pan, everyone, I'm sorry I'm late."
The voice, neither hurried nor slow, reached the ears of everyone present.
Pan Hong and the others stood up to greet them.
"It's alright, Mr. Cao, we just arrived too."
Pan Hong sent an email to Cao Lei yesterday, in which he said that their team planned to develop in Xiamen, but he did not explain the specific reasons.
So Cao Lei knew the purpose of everyone gathering together today.
Seeing the only two strangers in the room, this must be the "reason" for them to go to Xiamen, right?
Seeing Cao Lei turn his gaze to He Fan, Pan Hong began to introduce him.
"President Cao, this is President He from Kyushu Group, who is also our new investor."
He Fan smiled and nodded to Cao Lei, waiting for his assistant to push him from the doorway to his side.
There were two main seats in the room, and He Fan was sitting comfortably in one of them.
Seeing Cao Lei being pushed over by his assistant, Wu You, who was sitting next to He Fan, got up and moved another chair away to make it easier for Cao Lei's wheelchair to be pushed into the empty space.
He Fan didn't get up either, remaining seated comfortably in his chair: "Hello, Mr. Cao."
Cao Lei was curious; this young girl looked to be only about 20 years old, yet she was putting on quite an air.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. He."
Everyone took their seats, and the waiters began serving the dishes.
Cao Lei seems to be in good health; at least he can speak and eat without much trouble.
After all, he is the co-founder of the Red Dog platform.
He can afford those special drugs that cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars per dose in the US.
Not to mention that he also invested in Professor Pan Hong and his group of experts to help him control his condition.
"Mr. He, what are you planning to do with my people?"
Cao Lei did not mean to underestimate He Fan.
He invests so much money in Pan Hong's research every year; if He Fan didn't have some financial resources, he definitely wouldn't be able to poach him.
He Fan didn't hide anything: "Let's continue with the research."
Cao Lei wasn't too surprised; Professor Pan and his group's passion for the medical field was undeniable.
"Oh? Which area are you researching?"
He Fan: "Currently, it's ALS and leukemia, and the future is uncertain."
We'll have to see what other goodies the tycoon can find in the future.
Cao Lei thought to himself: These two things... one is enough to study for a lifetime, how can there be so much future?
Pan Hong looked at Cao Lei with a sense of guilt.
"Mr. Cao, I'm so sorry, but we have reasons that we have to go there."
"Over the years, we have been very grateful for your support and help to our research. Rest assured, we will compensate you in accordance with the contract."
Hearing Pan Hong say this, Cao Lei, no matter how dissatisfied he was, would not say anything more at this moment.
Although he suffers from ALS, he is unwilling to put himself in the position of the weak and morally coerce these people to stay and continue to help him.
As long as they comply with the rules, they are free to stay or leave.
"It's alright, there's nothing to apologize for."
Pan Hong hesitated, then said, "Sigh, if we could develop a medicine, your body..."
Cao Lei interrupted, "Professor Pan, don't worry. I can invest in you and the next batch of researchers. You just need to leave me a copy of your research data to date, as stated in our contract. That's what I deserve."
He Fan had already picked up his chopsticks and was about to pick up some food.
Considering that Cao Lei was older than him, He Fan still greeted him.
"Mr. Cao, let's start eating and chat."
After saying that, he ignored Cao Lei and Pan Hong and started eating on his own.
Seeing that Sister Fan had started eating, Wu You no longer had any reservations and began to eat her meal seriously.
While eating, He Fan listened to the group chattering about their research progress without saying a word.
Seeing that He Fan didn't respond, Pan Hong and the others couldn't figure out what he meant, and didn't say a word about the special medicine.
He Fan had finished eating, and they had all finished chatting.
"Then Mr. Cao and Mr. He, please continue eating. There is still a lot of data at the research institute that needs to be organized. We'll go back and sort it out as soon as possible."
"Mr. He, shall we leave now?"
He Fan followed them all the way here to see Cao Lei, so there must be something he wants to talk about.
Pan Hong and his group ate a few bites of food quickly, finished explaining what needed to be explained, and hurriedly left, leaving He Fan and Cao Lei some private space to talk.
Cao Lei nodded: "Okay."
He Fan waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."
After Pan Hong and his group left, only He Fan, Cao Lei, and their assistants remained in the room.
"Mr. He, you've come all the way from Lucheng. Besides Professor Pan's team, is there anything else you need to discuss with me?"
He Fan always spoke his mind: "Yes!"
Cao Lei was somewhat surprised by her frankness, and raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
He Fan continued, "I also want to buy your research institute."
Cao Lei was speechless. They'd already taken away his people, and now they wanted to steal his house too.
"you......"
Before Cao Lei could refuse, He Fan leisurely leaned back in his chair.
"Mr. Cao, don't you want to know why they're willing to come with me?"
Upon hearing He Fan's question, Cao Lei's mind was filled with Pan Hong's earlier words: "They have reasons why they have to leave."
He really wanted to know what the reason was for having to leave.
"If you want to know, Mr. He will tell you?"
He Fan rolled his eyes inwardly: Even if you don't want to know, I have to tell you. How else can I fool your research institute?
Despite inwardly complaining, He Fan replied sincerely, "Of course."
Cao Lei: "Then, Mr. He, please tell me. I'd also like to know what kind of conditions could motivate someone like Professor Pan, who has devoted himself to the study of medicine."
He Fan stared intently at Cao Lei, a confident smile playing on his lips.
"I have a cure for ALS."
Cao Lei was slightly taken aback. A miracle drug? The kind of miracle drug from the US?
Seeing his confusion, He Fan continued, "My medicine is more effective than the special medicine in the United States, and it can cure the disease completely."
Upon hearing He Fan's words, Cao Lei's pupils trembled.
"You...you're not kidding, are you?"
He Fan raised one eyebrow and looked at Cao Lei with a teasing expression.
"What do you think? Is Pan Hong the kind of person who jokes about scientific research? Or am I the kind of person who has time to fly across half of China to joke with you?"
Cao Lei was struck dumb, and he sat there in a daze.
a long time......
Can't say a word.