Chapter 545: Chapter 545: Foolish and Rich, Come Quick
I’m afraid all of her current research findings will become someone else’s possession.
Ann Vaughn refused President Pierce’s invitation without hesitation. President Pierce didn’t expect her to refuse, and looked at her in surprise for a moment, "The assistance the association can provide Dr. Vaughn surely must be much stronger than you going at it alone now."
"You’re right." Ann Vaughn lifted a corner of her lips into a smile, "Thankfully, the entire staff at Imperial Glory is helping, which has relieved a lot of my stress."
Imperial Glory?
President Pierce was taken aback; as the president of the medical association, it was impossible for him not to know what the name Imperial Glory signified.
Simply put, it was the most prestigious pharmaceutical company in the nation, with a distinguished status.
On a deeper level—Imperial Glory was backed by two major families in Marinia, the Vaughn Family and the Sheridan Family.
It’s one thing that the Sheridan Family, as the richest family in Marinia, isn’t easy to mess with, but even the seemingly low-profile Vaughn Family isn’t a simple small player.
At this moment, President Pierce recalled that tonight’s banquet was said to be attended by the president of a subsidiary company of the boss behind the scenes of Imperial Glory.
Could it be...
The slightly oppressive aura on President Pierce immediately changed, and his smile became much gentler: "That’s good. If Dr. Vaughn changes your mind in the future, do consider the association."
"I will remember your kindness."
They exchanged pleasantries for a while, and President Pierce didn’t mention the previous matters again and soon left.
After he left, Chairman Crawford apologized to Ann Vaughn, "President Pierce was eager to cherish talent and didn’t consider your feelings at the moment. Please don’t take it to heart."
President Pierce was someone he introduced to Dr. Vaughn, but his previous words made Chairman Crawford somewhat embarrassed.
He was just shy of saying directly that Ann Vaughn should join the association and share all her research findings.
Who wouldn’t feel bad about that?
"If Dr. Vaughn lacks research funds, I can invest!" After Chairman Crawford finished speaking, Keith Crawford was so afraid Ann Vaughn would forget about him that he hurriedly said, "I have a lot of pocket money!"
While speaking, he hugged his checkbook, looking like "I’m rich and gullible, come quickly."
Ann Vaughn: "..."
She was at a loss whether to cry or laugh.
"Thank you for your kindness, but my current funding chain is quite sufficient. If I ever need anything, I’ll definitely collaborate with you." If she remembered correctly, the Crawford Family was also involved in the pharmaceutical industry.
Chairman Crawford was delighted: "That’s naturally for the best. Let me thank Dr. Vaughn in advance."
The overhearing guests: "..."
Tsk, how did the Crawford Family end up with such a great advantage?!
...
The banquet hadn’t ended yet, but news of the cancer cell inhibitor spread throughout The Imperial Capital like a tornado.
Initially, only the upper-class circles discussed the issue. Later on, someone spread it out, and soon it became a topic of much discussion.
Previously, news of Young Master of the Crawford Family suffering from cancer and The Crawford Group’s stocks plummeting had made several headlines. Even those who weren’t keen on current events knew the Crawford Family was done for.
But the rumored Young Master of the Crawford Family, who supposedly had less than three months to live, not only didn’t die but miraculously recovered!
"Ha, these attention-seeking flashy words and cliché storylines, which new star in the medical world are they hyping up now?"
"Smart as I am, I’ve already figured out these unethical media outlets’ tactics and won’t be fooled again!"
"When I read that the traditional doctor cured the cancer patient in less than two months, I laughed so hard that even the roosters in a radius of a hundred miles crowed."
"This kind of thing really damages goodwill. Prejudice against traditional Chinese medicine is already deep, and now they have to step on it..."
"I’d believe it if you said early-stage cancer was cured, but if late-stage is cured, I’d take my head off and let you kick it like a ball!"
However, the internet was filled with negative criticism and ridicule about this matter, with very few believing in its authenticity.
Such eye-catching posts don’t last long and will soon be brushed aside, forgotten.
However——
"I also think it’s a hype, and such means are simply too inferior!"
"Everyone, don’t believe these rumors. They’re mostly to sell some medicine or whatnot. Shameless!"
"What nonsense are you spewing? The doctor who developed the cancer cell inhibitor is the owner of the Vaughn Clinic, isn’t that credible enough?"
As soon as they finally controlled the public opinion and made people believe the news was hyped up, some netizens could hardly hold back from physically assaulting the person who said that.
Look at what kind of thing this is??
Once those people realized it was the owner of Vaughn Clinic who developed the cancer cell inhibitor, how long would the frighteningly long reservation line stretch?
Just as those people thought, that comment quickly rose to the top comments, with reply counts exceeding a thousand.
Since the trek to Eland, Ann Vaughn’s name had caused a stir domestically.
She saved a nation’s people; the national television had even commended her acts.
The Eland’s official website posted a video about her, referring to her as "Fatali," which in Eland’s language meant—miracle bestowed by the deity.
This was the highest honor.
But she herself seemed to have forgotten about this matter; the Vaughn Clinic’s official blog hadn’t even reposted the commendation news from the national channel...
The event had been quiet for a long time. Now, coupled with the cancer cell inhibitor incident, people who originally didn’t believe started to doubt at least 70% of it.
But at this time, Vaughn Clinic had already ceased operations.
If this matter continued to ferment until the following morning, one could only imagine what the scene would look like in front of Vaughn Clinic...
The Main Hawthorne Family.
After the doctor left, Henry Hawthorne was about to go to bed when the assistant came over with a phone, "Third Master, your previous attending physician is calling."
After returning to the country, Henry Hawthorne didn’t want to spend his remaining time in the hospital, and not even Old Master Hawthorne’s persuasion could change his mind.
This attending physician was good friends with Henry Hawthorne, and although overseas, he checked in on Henry’s health daily.
However, calling at such a late hour was a first.
Henry took the phone, "What’s so important that you’re calling this late?"
"Are you in S Country?" the attending physician asked.
"Haven’t you always known?"
The attending physician’s voice suddenly became excited: "Hey! But I didn’t know you were in The Imperial Capital! Listen, my good friend, your illness can be treated!"
Hearing his always composed friend almost swear, Henry coughed twice, "What did you say?"
"I used to complain to you that there was a doctor who could certainly cure you, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find the person. Do you remember?"
"Of course, I remember, and you also said my illness was incurable, urging me to prepare for the end."