"What? Curing cancer? Are you kidding me? You're not playing a trick on me, are you?"
The bearded man looked incredulous. "How could Chinese people invent something so powerful? You must be messing with me!"
The reporter with acne, however, couldn't be bothered with this foolish and arrogant fellow anymore.
Though the bearded man was foolish and arrogant, he wasn't completely clueless. Seeing the reactions of those around him, he knew the reporter wasn't joking.
He suddenly felt a sense of loss, a stark contrast to the surrounding crowd.
Amidst the excitement and fervor, no one paid attention to his dejection. At this moment, a reporter asked Song Anran, "Ms. Song, do you have plans to apply this new transaminase to medicine?"
Song Anran replied with a smile, "It's already in the planning stages. In fact, my team and I have decided to establish a bio-pharmaceutical research institute in Jiangcheng. Our primary work will be the development of the new transaminase and its application in the medical field."
Another reporter then asked, "Why China? You know, China isn't exactly a world leader in the medical field. You and your team must have better options."
Song Anran's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she replied with a hint of displeasure, "Science knows no borders, but scientists have their homelands. As a Chinese person, I will be immensely proud to establish an institute that can change the physical constitution of all humanity on Chinese soil!"
As soon as Song Anran finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in thunderous applause.
After all, this was a Chinese event, and Song Anran's words had undoubtedly moved everyone present and greatly ignited their national pride.
The applause continued for several minutes before gradually subsiding.
After the applause ended, a foreigner dressed in formal attire, with an extraordinary bearing, walked onto the stage with quick steps.
He was handsome, with a face as sharp and defined as if chiseled by a knife. His sapphire-like eyes were deep and captivating, and his noble demeanor immediately drew everyone's attention.
Initially, everyone thought this foreigner was Song Anran's boyfriend, as they seemed well-matched in appearance and temperament.
However, upon seeing him, Song Anran looked puzzled and surprised, as she didn't recognize the man at all.
"May I ask who you are?"
As soon as Song Anran spoke, she saw a flash of blue light in the depths of the handsome man's eyes. Immediately after, he seemed to lose his soul, becoming motionless and unresponsive, appearing utterly wooden.
Chen Xiao's eyes shifted slightly, realizing something was amiss.
Then, the handsome man flashed a devilish smile, picked up the microphone, and elegantly said, "Hello everyone, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Edward Fogula, the President's Assistant at Kangxing Company."
Immediately, the audience erupted in a clamor—
"Isn't Kangxing Company an international pharmaceutical giant? Why is someone from their company on stage?"
"He doesn't look like he's here to cause trouble, and Song Anran didn't kick him off... Could it be that Song Anran has already partnered with Kangxing Company?"
"Well, that makes sense. After all, Kangxing Company has deep pockets and can provide continuous research and development funding."
"But if that's the case, wouldn't Song Anran's earlier statement be a slap in her own face?"
The crowd exchanged glances and murmured amongst themselves.
Meanwhile, Chen Xiao's gaze turned cold. The big move, was it finally coming?
He remained still, observing what this Edward was up to.
Soon, Edward answered the questions in everyone's minds, including Chen Xiao's.
He continued, "Please don't misunderstand. Our Kangxing Company has no cooperative relationship with Miss Song Anran. The reason I rashly came onto the stage is simply that I was moved by the atmosphere just now..."
"It's clear that everyone is very concerned about the health of all humankind. Our Kangxing Company has already developed a new rapid cancer treatment drug. We originally planned to hold a global press conference for it a month from now."
"However, seeing everyone's high spirits today, I've taken it upon myself to use this press conference as an opportunity to release this new drug, thus contributing to the cause of human health!"
After Edward finished speaking, the entire venue fell silent.
So, this guy was here to steal the spotlight...
You said you synthesized a new transaminase that could be used to treat cancer in the future?
But I've already developed a drug that can cure cancer, and it's far ahead of yours!
It's important to note that a new drug requires multiple rounds of testing before it can be released to the market.
This process takes at least several years, and sometimes even decades.
Kangxing Company had already presented a completed product. In comparison, the difference was stark!
While shocked and surprised, the crowd was also very confused.
Why was someone from Kangxing Company trying to disrupt the event, and why wasn't Song Anran saying anything, appearing completely indifferent?
Since Song Anran didn't react, the others on her team dared not to either.
They thought this was a surprise prepared by Song Anran and Edward for everyone!
After all, Edward was eloquent and had uttered the preposterous claim of contributing to human health.
For a moment, everyone was bewildered.
Of course, they were also impressed.
And that bearded American regained his pride and cheered for his countrymen.
"Well done! I said it long ago, if you want to change the world, you have to look to us Americans!"
"What new transaminase? We're countless times ahead of you!"
The bearded man excitedly waved his fist.
At this moment, the reporter with acne cautiously said, "Sir, you might be celebrating too soon. After all, Mr. Edward's words have yet to be verified."
The bearded man's eyes immediately widened.
"What do you mean by that? Are you questioning the words of us Americans? We Americans always keep our word!"
The reporter with acne flinched.
"No, no, no, I have no intention of questioning you. It's just that science is rigorous. Before his words are confirmed, it's best not to fall into unnecessary fervor."
Many people shared the same sentiment as the reporter with acne.
Soon, someone raised a question, asking Edward if he had sufficient test data or visual evidence to prove his claims.
Edward flashed another devilish smile and said proudly, "Data and images can be faked and used to deceive. To prove to everyone that what I'm saying is true, I will conduct an experiment on the spot and let you witness the miracle with your own eyes!"
As he spoke, Edward signaled to an assistant in the audience.
Just as everyone was curious about how Edward would prove himself on the spot, an elderly man in a wheelchair was pushed onto the stage.
The old man was a white man, frail and emaciated, looking like he was at the end of his life.
His head was drooping, either from extreme weakness or from having fallen asleep.
Edward introduced, "This is Mr. Peter, a patient with advanced-stage cancer. In fact, just yesterday, doctors gave him a death sentence, and he has at most three days left to live."
"With the consent of Mr. Peter's family, I will now administer Kangxing Company's latest anti-cancer drug to him. As for the results, please stay tuned!"
Everyone thought to themselves, this guy was really prepared, bringing both the drug and the patient, and claiming to be moved by the atmosphere. What a load of nonsense.
However, Americans were always like this, and everyone was used to it.
But this experiment seemed too childish. Even if his anti-cancer drug actually worked, could it show results on the spot?
Moreover, the white old man still looked like he was on his last breath, showing no signs of being curable!
In short, no one was optimistic about Kangxing Company's rash move.
They also couldn't understand why Kangxing Company, known for its steady approach, would make such a hasty decision.
This Edward fellow had never appeared in public before, and his identity was highly suspicious.
However, the crowd's lack of optimism couldn't stop Edward.
And at this moment, the only one who could stop him, Song Anran, had already been hypnotized by him...