When the Doctor Uses A Hack

The next day, Chen Cang returned to the country quietly with money in hand.

In first class, Chen Cang happily gazed at the clouds outside the window and suddenly let out a sigh of relief!

Now it's better!

With money in hand, a place to work, and even top talents poached from the U.S.

On the day Chen Cang left, Tethys Laboratory released an announcement!

It stated that Tethys Laboratory was officially dissolved, and its core members would be integrated into Chen Cang's research institute.

Less than half a day after this announcement, it instantly caught the attention of countless researchers.

There was a flurry of discussions outside!

Saying all sorts of things.

"Tethys is really spineless, one failure and they switch camps!"

"Yeah, Roche even invested a lot of money in them, and now they're just leaving!"

"Many in the lab tried to stop it, but they couldn't, and Tethys even fired those people!"

"I'm so disappointed in Tethys, and they still dream of winning a Nobel Prize? They're nowhere close!"

"Indeed, a researcher who can't even stay true to their own principles!"

...

Criticism against Tethys on social media was growing more intense.

However, unexpectedly, neither Tethys nor anyone from the team spoke out.

Tethys even stopped everyone from acting impulsively.

They were already wrapping things up, and once done, they would head to China!

Everyone was filled with anticipation for this journey.

Initially, when faced with such sudden changes, they were also full of confusion and doubt.

They even said to Tethys, "Professor, we can start over!"

"Yes, we're not afraid to lose!"

"We don't care about others' opinions either!"

"Professor!"

Tethys was touched seeing those willing to still follow him.

But he didn't insist and instead calmly said to everyone:

"Thank you all, thank you for your trust, but I'd love to scold you because your trust shouldn't be in me, but in science!

As researchers, we can allow ourselves to fail, but we must never refuse to acknowledge our mistakes.

This industry we're in is filled with countless unknown paths.

We were never afraid of others' mockery, but rather blind understanding."

"I'm glad we're still fighting side by side, but from today, we need someone else to lead us."

"Obviously, I... may not be able to be that leader."

"Professor Chen is excellent; he invited me to join without bearing grudges and even welcomes all of you."

"And please believe me, this time going to China, we will achieve honor and dreams!"

In the following time, people refrained from speaking and arguing, and those who left — well, it was inevitable, as not everyone is willing to move to a foreign country and city.

However!

Those who stayed were committed.

That morning.

Countless media and journalists gathered outside the luxurious laboratory building, but the lab was already deserted.

The media began various discussions!

But in this situation, both "Nature" and "Physiological Reviews" magazines spoke out!

They supported Tethys!

And expressed great optimism about the collaboration between Chen Cang and Tethys!

After all, they are authoritative magazines, and their support reduced the amount of criticism, prompting many to think rationally about this issue.

Though reluctantly admitted, it was undeniable!

Tethys's journey to China would inevitably lead to winning a Nobel Prize.

Similarly, Chen Cang was bound to achieve it too!

So now, most of the mockers and disdainful people were those filled with envy and competition.

...

...

After returning to the country, Chen Cang went straight to the former Alzheimer's new drug research institute.

The door already bore a new name.

Chen Cang ran happily towards the office building.

Holding a large sum of money!

Filled with excitement!

He wanted to tell everyone, we have money now!

At this moment, many people stood in the vast courtyard of the research institute.

Seeing this, Chen Cang felt embarrassed to interrupt, and stayed put.

A meeting?

He saw Zhang Mu standing on the podium under the national flag, with over 400 people below, presumably all researchers?

Chen Cang stood there, waiting.

After all, it wasn't appropriate to interrupt during a meeting.

Here, some people passed by one after another.

Seeing them, Chen Cang curiously asked, "Hello, excuse me, why aren't you attending the meeting?"

A few young people smiled, "Oh, we're from the Cardiovascular New Drug Institute; Professor Zhang and the others are preparing to leave now for the last flag-raising ceremony."

Upon hearing this, Chen Cang nodded.

"Oh... you've all moved in?"

They nodded, "Yes, the leadership urged us to start research as soon as possible."

"Our professors also worry about not producing results, and then... our department would face the same fate as Professor Zhang and the others."

"I heard... originally, 212 people chose to resign, but now, no one has left."

A few people chatted leisurely, not in a hurry to leave, watching the last flag ceremony held by Zhang Mu and the others.

From afar, they heard Zhang Mu's voice!

"Everyone, take a rest for the next two days, and when Professor Chen returns, we'll set off!"

"I believe, this departure is for a better future!"

Hearing this, people around couldn't help but say:

"Professor Chen is really impressive!"

"Who wouldn't say so? Securing excellent talent policies, housing, children's schooling, spouse jobs—I'm a bit envious."

"What's there to envy? Professor Chen is impressive, but... I heard that now they're also facing an uncertain future over there, with no guarantees on benefits. In domestic research, how many really have a way out? Especially for a private institution!

Which of those large foreign research institutions isn't supported by large corporations? Do you even know how expensive it is to develop a new drug? This year, the cost to research one new drug has reached 800 million USD. Who can bear that cost?"

An elderly person sighed and said, "This time, we really don't know if it's good or bad. One is the stable development trajectory within the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the other is the enchanting vision outside the system. Nobody can sleep well!"

Hearing this, a young person suddenly asked, "Teacher, what do you mean? Isn't Professor Chen Cang's research institution in Dongyang Province also built by the provincial government? Isn't it under the institutional framework?"

The older middle-aged person sighed again, "It's not! It's a private research unit, supported by the willingness of Dongyang Province. Alas! This time, Dean Zhang has led more than 400 people to collectively resign!"