Chong Yan held 18% of the shares in YL Company, and this laboratory belonged entirely to him. It was his domain.
But he had recently discovered some unpleasant things.
When he knocked and entered, the biology expert he had hired back at a high salary was injecting his experimental subject with a drug.
Unlike before, his experimental subject was a living person.
Chong Yan's pupils constricted: "What are you doing?"
The man, in his 50s, slowly turned his head and smiled when he saw him: "Doing experiments. I discovered that the virus causing his body mutations doesn't contain DNA or RNA, yet it doesn't belong to any of the prions we've discovered before. Furthermore, he has no central nervous system lesions. His mutations are primarily physical. Do you know what this means? This could be a brand new virus!"
His voice was filled with excitement, as if he had discovered a new continent.
Chong Yan frowned: "His body was previously exposed to nuclear radiation, so mutations are normal. I said live subject experiments are not allowed in the laboratory. Send this person away immediately. If there's a next time, our cooperation is over."
The man, who had been so excited moments ago, instantly changed his expression: "No! Are you crazy? We've been researching for so long and finally have some progress, and you want to send the experimental subject away now? Are you stupid? Do you really think you can research what you want with those lab rats? Too naive! The human body is so complex, and the human brain is the most sophisticated instrument in the world. Without in-depth research, you'll never understand what you want to know!"
Looking at his somewhat deranged appearance, Chong Yan found it hard to connect him with the gentle professor he once knew. He immediately put on a stern face: "I don't need this kind of experiment to understand what I want to know. I will have someone send him away shortly. If you object, we can terminate our contract right now."
He knew that research in this field required human experimentation. No matter how good lab rats were, they couldn't be compared to humans. However, live subjects shouldn't be obtained through such channels, nor should they be used so casually.
The man's expression softened slightly. He lowered his posture: "I apologize, my words were too harsh. But you truly... Our research isn't without meaning. The sacrifices made now are for the sake of treating more people in the future. What endeavor is without sacrifice? Everything requires it. Since you've chosen this path, you should have this psychological preparation. I will follow our experimental procedures. You..."
"Stop talking," Chong Yan interrupted him. "I will recruit willing participants for the experiment. Send him away immediately."
His tone was so firm that the man couldn't refute him for a moment.
After all, he was the financier. This laboratory belonged entirely to him; it was his domain. If he didn't listen, then as he said, they could terminate their contract at any time.
To research what he wanted to research and achieve his goals, he needed a financier who could support his experimental funds.
Thus, he finally compromised.
However, Chong Yan didn't feel entirely at ease. He supervised the person being sent away, then found another person in charge of the laboratory and emphasized the severity of buying and selling live experimental subjects, stating that it was absolutely forbidden.
Most of these researchers were scholars with no physical strength. Without help, even if there was a live person there, they might not be able to bring them in. The fact that he obtained that experimental subject clearly indicated someone was helping him.
The person in charge was sent by Zhu Ran to assist him and naturally obeyed his every word. He also revealed the source of the experimental subject.
"Yang Yang found the channel himself. There's an intermediary company in S City called 'Tomorrow's Hope.' On the surface, they recruit for jobs, but in reality, they engage in this kind of business. They've tricked many people from Southeast Asia and sell them to private hospitals or private laboratories for live experiments. I warned him before, but he didn't take it to heart."
Chong Yan's brows furrowed deeply.
Yang Yang was also one of his classmates, and he was very talented. So, when the other person applied to join his research team, the rest of the team agreed.
He didn't object either.
"Have him come to my office later."
"Alright."
Just as he was about to turn and leave, the other person said, "The night before last, someone from your family sent a message saying your grandmother fell ill and was admitted to the hospital. Miss Zhou has already returned. She probably didn't want to distract you, so she hasn't told you yet."
Liu Cui had been diagnosed with liver cancer two years ago. More than 60% of her liver was surgically removed. At the time, her recovery was quite good, and the doctor said she was fine. However, her health had been declining over the past two years, and she had been in and out of the hospital frequently.
"Arrange for me to go back later."
"Alright."
He returned to his office and soon met Yang Yang.
This young man had been unremarkable in class before. He was only about 1.6 meters tall and very thin. His glasses had a prescription of over 800 degrees, his hair was disheveled, and his complexion was sallow, making him look very unhealthy.
This was caused by long-term irregular lifestyle habits.
"Mr. Ran," he said respectfully in front of him. "Is there something you wanted to see me for?"
"The live subject that Professor Jin is researching, you brought it in."
"Yes." He had an expression that seemed to say, "What's the problem with that?"
"Yang Yang," Chong Yan's tone intensified slightly. "This is a society governed by law. What are you trying to do by purchasing live subjects through such channels?"
Yang Yang finally looked up, seemingly still not grasping the importance of the matter. He said, "Isn't it normal for scientific experiments to require live subjects? Those who develop weight-loss products and beauty products also occasionally find people to test their drugs. We are doing biological research. Without actual humans, how can we achieve anything?"
"I said I would find a way to solve the issue of live subjects. Who authorized you to buy and sell live subjects without permission? Do you know the consequences if this gets out?" Su Dan Novel Network.
It would be a minor issue if their reputation was ruined. This laboratory was initially established under the name of YL Company. If any scandal occurred, YL would not be able to completely detach itself from it.
He could tolerate his own failure, but he absolutely could not tolerate Zhu Ran being attacked and slandered because of him.
The person in front of him lowered his head and said nothing.
Chong Yan said, "I've already had that person sent away. I don't want this to happen again. If it does, you can leave yourself."
He then stood up, preparing to leave.
From behind him came Yang Yang's cold and strange voice: "Mr. Ran, you are truly too naively kind. We've been working on the topic you proposed for nearly two years with no results. You know better than anyone how much money has been spent in these two years. If it weren't for Miss Zhou's support, you would have been in debt by hundreds of millions long ago. Do you plan to remain mediocre forever? Continue leeching off her blood and live like a parasite?"
Chong Yan's footsteps paused for a moment, then he quickly resumed his normal pace. Without looking back, he said to the person behind him, "That is also something she willingly endures. You have no right to comment."