Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1145 - 1104: Pharmaceutical Stocks Plummet

Lin Jie felt like he was famous, as if he had suddenly become a super star and a national idol overnight.The phone lines of several organizations closely related to Lin Jie, such as his studio, Anlin Hospital, Binhai University, and Binhai University Affiliated Hospital, were blazing hot with non-stop calls of congratulations and inquiries.

Domestic public accounts and international social media accounts related to Lin Jie saw comments and followers increase by dozens, hundreds, or even thousands every time they were refreshed.

There were also quite a few people who went to Anlin Hospital and the Affiliated Hospital specifically to congratulate Lin Jie.

On the afternoon of June 9th, overwhelmed by all the attention, Lin Jie had to hide in Cheng Xingguang's office.

Cheng Xingguang, full of envy, jealousy, and admiration, said, "This is a happy problem, a problem that many people wish for all their lives and can't attain."

Lin Jie let out a small sound of disagreement, somewhat puzzled, saying, "Last time when I became a cover figure for 'The Lancet', everyone just called to say congratulations and that was it. Why is it so crazy this time?"

"You don't understand, right? Let me explain it to you!"

Cheng Xingguang poured some tea for Lin Jie and said, "Last time, you became a cover figure because of a new treatment method for inducing tumors. That research achievement was significant, but its validation required a longer period, which diluted the explosive congratulatory response."

"However, the microcurrent value you discovered has a simple and direct validation method that takes just one or two hours."

"And the most important reason is that the clinical application range of this microcurrent value is incredibly wide, playing a substantial role in the treatment and recovery of various chronic diseases and severe illnesses."

"The patients benefiting from it are hundreds of times more than tumor patients, and the doctors influenced by your discovery are also hundreds of times more than tumor doctors."

"Look at the articles online; worldwide, at least hundreds of medical research experts from various diseases have specifically written articles analyzing the application potential of this microcurrent value."

"Tumor doctors are typically experienced doctors in hospitals, with status and reason, and expressing sincere praise for your new tumor therapy serves as their congratulations."

"But the medical workers affected by this microcurrent value include doctors of all levels, so it's normal for some to become fervent fans idolizing you."

"While that percentage might be small, the base number is large."

Seeing Lin Jie looking worried, Cheng Xingguang comforted him, "Most doctors are educated intellectuals who are fairly rational; this wave of enthusiasm will pass in two to three days."

"Next, this wave of excitement will spread to the patients."

He asked with concern, "Have you applied for a patent for that microcurrent meter?"

Lin Jie nodded, saying, "Before publishing this paper, I've already had the law firm submit patent applications in major countries worldwide. The domestic patents have been approved."

"I am hiding here instead of in the wing because I'm waiting for folks from Binhai 267 Research Institute to discuss the next step in production."

Cheng Xingguang lightly said "oh," with immense envy, "Just from this microcurrent meter, Expert Lin, earning over tens of millions annually is a piece of cake; earning hundreds of millions annually is highly possible."

"Expert Lin, I find your ability to make money as great as your medical skills."

"Let's set aside the microcurrent meter; those companies under the Anlin brand will surely flourish in two or three years, and your annual income will undoubtedly be measured in billions."

The more Cheng Xingguang thought, the more he was shocked, saying, "Perhaps in the future, I shouldn't call you Expert Lin but Lin the Billionaire?"

Lin Jie waved his hand, saying, "I still prefer being called 'Expert Lin.' I'm just a doctor."

"I'm naturally fond of money because I lived a long time having to scrimp and save, facing financial hardship."

"But now that there's more and more of my money, it doesn't feel like much anymore."

He laughed, saying, "I've decided to donate all the income from the microcurrent meter to Anlin Charity Fund to help severe patients from financially troubled families."

Cheng Xingguang, both surprised and respectful, said, "Expert Lin, I can only give you two big thumbs up for this decision."

He earnestly raised two thumbs to Lin Jie, and then his eyes turned, saying, "With sufficient funding support, Anlin Charity Fund will surely significantly expand its aid scope."

"With you in Anlin Hospital, patients are never lacking. But what about those helped by the Charity Fund?"

Lin Jie gave him a glance and retorted, "The Affiliated Hospital doesn't lack patients, does it?"

"How can it not lack?"

Cheng Xingguang complained, "Though the Affiliated Hospital has quite a lot of outpatient visits, the proportion of quality severe patients is relatively lower. In the near future, with the rise of your Phoenix Mountain hospitals, they will surely divert quite a number of patients."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Don't worry, the Affiliated Hospital will always be a designated partner hospital of Anlin Charity Fund. You're in the bustling city area, with convenient transportation; that's an advantage we can't match."

Cheng Xingguang sighed lightly, "The hospital's location is excellent, but it limits the further development of the hospital."

"Expert Lin, there's something I need to discuss with you first!"

He solemnly said, "I have an idea with Old Yuan from the Medical College; Binhai University is restricted by its location and can't expand in its current place, hampering its development."

"We want to move the Medical College to the Phoenix Mountain District!"

Amid Lin Jie's surprise, Cheng Xingguang continued, "Of course, it's not all at once. In the initial years, graduates will remain at the old campus for their internships and job searches."

"Additionally, we have an idea to cooperate with Anlin Hospital, jointly training students and making Anlin Hospital a kind of second affiliated hospital of the Medical College."

Lin Jie pondered, saying, "This seems like something beneficial to both."

"Anlin Hospital's goal is to be a research-oriented hospital, and research investment is like a bottomless pit. A deep partnership with the Medical College, sharing human resources, labs, and research outcomes, would undeniably greatly lighten the hospital's research investment."

He asked with concern, "What are the chances of success for this matter?"

Cheng Xingguang chuckled, "The university supports it, and the Medical College is practically the university's number one faculty. After moving, it will free up a lot of space for the development of other departments."

"The city is also supportive. Relocating the Medical College to the Phoenix Mountain District aligns with the city's development plans for the area. When we exchanged views with city leaders, they promised to supply us with large tracts of land at the most favorable prices."

"Now, with your support as well."

He said happily, "In that case, we'll go to the Capital City in a while to seek support from the ministries and the State Council. Once private discussions are settled, substantive operations can begin."

At this moment, Jian Jia knocked and entered, saying, "Dr. Lin, Engineer Cheng, Engineer Gao, and the director of that research institute have arrived, and President An is accompanying them in the meeting room."

Lin Jie arrived at the meeting room, and after familiarizing himself with Director Wu Fan of the 267 Research Institute, he heard Cheng Shuang gratefully say, "Expert Lin, thank you for allowing my brother to join the clinical treatment trial for epilepsy."

"My brother told me that the past few days have been the most comfortable he's had in years, no longer worrying about the sudden onset of symptoms like convulsions."

Lin Jie chuckled, "No need to thank me, treating and saving lives is the duty of us doctors."

He then looked at Wu Fan and said, "Director Wu, due to the publication of that paper, medical institutions around the world are clamoring to purchase the microcurrent meter."

"At present..."

An Kexin picked up the conversation, saying, "The latest statistics show that the demand has already reached fifty-six thousand units."

Wu Fan said with a smile, "First, allow me, on behalf of the 267 Research Institute, to congratulate Expert Lin on your outstanding research achievements, and also to thank you for trusting us to manufacture this product."

"As a research institute affiliated with the military, we are prohibited from engaging in the production of civilian products for profit..."

At the same time Lin Jie's heart tensed, he heard Wu Fan continue, "However, before coming here, we've already received special approval from higher authorities to do our best to meet your needs, Expert Lin."

"However, this fulfillment of demand is only temporary."

"You still need to quickly find a suitable manufacturer to produce the microcurrent meter."

Lin Jie, unable to blame the other for pausing mid-sentence, said, "Anlin Precision on my side has just begun construction, and after communication, they need at least two months at the earliest to have the capability to produce the microcurrent meter!"

"During this time?"

Wu Fan pondered and said, "Two months' time should not be a problem."

"However, Expert Lin, our research institute's production of components is all small-batch custom production, not assembly line industrial production."

"This production efficiency is low, production capacity is limited, and production costs are quite high."

Lin Jie asked with concern, "Can you elaborate on that?"

Cheng Shuang took over the conversation, saying, "I've done a rough analysis."

"As for our production capacity, this microcurrent meter, if we go all out, we can produce about two thousand units a day."

"As for production costs, preliminary estimates for material costs, labor costs, machine depreciation, energy consumption, etc., come in at about two hundred and sixty yuan per unit."

Upon hearing this number, Lin Jie laughed, "The cost isn't a problem; the demand from all over the world is for experimental purposes."

"Cost is not their primary concern; we can even sell it to them for two to three hundred US Dollars each."

"However, the production volume is somewhat low!"

Wu Fan pondered for a moment and said, "We can arrange for 24-hour production to increase production to about five to six thousand units. However, Expert Lin, there's one point I must clarify."

"When we receive urgent or major tasks, all work must give way to military assignments."

Lin Jie nodded, "I understand that."

He then looked at Cheng Shuang and Quan Guangliang, saying, "As I've said before, you both have a stake in this product. You each will enjoy two percent of the product's profits or a one-time buyout."

"No, no!"

Cheng Shuang, without thinking, hurriedly waved his hand to refuse, "At the time, we came by order to execute a task. Moreover, this product was made according to your idea, Expert Lin; we didn't contribute much."

"We can't accept this stake."

Quan Guangliang echoed, "Expert Lin, we really can't take it. Seeing this product benefiting patients all over the world, we're already more than satisfied."

Lin Jie smiled, "This is what you deserve, no need to decline!"

At this moment, there was a sudden knock at the door, and Cheng Xingguang came in, apologized, and called Lin Jie to one side.

"Expert Lin, I suddenly thought of something that I need to remind you about!"

Saying this, he handed his phone to Lin Jie.

Lin Jie looked at the phone screen and found it was news about the American stock market.

It noted that due to the major discovery by Chinese medicine expert Lin Jie, pharmaceutical stocks were collectively bearish, opening with a sharp drop.

Especially Hui'er Pharmaceutical shares, which hold patents for several anti-epileptic drugs, plummeted upon opening, almost reaching a thirty percent drop by the close.