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The medicine was slowly injected into the foreigner's vein, and Qi Hui deep and Chen Ke had made several visits to see many injections. Wang Qinyuan's technique was much more skilled than Chen Ke's. As soon as the injection was finished, Qi Hui deep subconsciously looked at the foreigner's face. Chen Ke always "observed" like this. What entered his eyes was a rough-skinned, freckled, and hairy face of a foreigner. This face had already violated Qi Hui deep's aesthetic view, and the abscess on his face made Qi Hui deep's stomach tighten. Holding back his discomfort, Qi Hui deep quickly walked out of the ward.
Watching the silk screen printer spit out flyer after flyer, Qi Hui Shen felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration. In the past when printing flyers, that inescapable feeling of anxiety would always trigger fatigue and worry, but now it was completely gone. Public lectures, opening schools and hospitals, as well as the future factories Chen Ke had mentioned, were all on the agenda. The future wasn't entirely clear, only some outlines had emerged. For Qi Hui Shen, this was an unprecedented pleasant feeling. Plus, Chen Ke seemed to have shaken off his temporary confusion and was ready to take action. Qi Hui Shen believed that he would definitely see tremendous changes.
While handing out flyers, I heard someone arguing faintly. The voices grew louder and were actually coming from the hospital room.
Qihui Deep rushed to the ward and saw several foreigners surrounding the bed, the foreigner who had received treatment was pale yellow in the face and groaning constantly. The translator shouted loudly at Wang Qinyan. Qihui Deep was already very dissatisfied with the translator. Seeing him so arrogant, Qihui Deep's anger rose. Before he could ask any questions, the translator shouted at Qihui Deep: "You quacks are going to kill someone!"
"After finishing, the translator said to the foreigner in English: 'Sir, they let you sign that agreement first, originally knowing their medicine had problems.'"
Suppressing his seething anger, Qi Hui asked Wang Qinyan deeply, "Dr. Wang, is the patient having an adverse reaction?"
Wang Qiniang's face turned gloomy. "According to what Mr. Chen said about those adverse reactions, it should be that the patient's liver can't take it."
Chen Ke had explained the precautions for using 914 to both of them in detail. This drug has a relatively large toxic reaction, and patients may experience facial flushing, oral burning sensation, nausea, vomiting, sweating, difficulty breathing, dermatitis or rash, and even exfoliative dermatitis, toxic hepatitis, jaundice, anemia, acute purpura, decreased granulocytes and platelets.
Qihui Shen had treated dozens of patients with Chen Ke, and he had also witnessed several patients' toxic reactions. This foreigner should have jaundice symptoms. In the absence of other means, Chen Ke usually used the most primitive method, injecting physiological saline to dilute the concentration of drugs in the body and promote urination. Qihui Shen did not know how Dr. Wang Qi would handle it, and since he was a professional doctor, Qihui Shen thought that he should not speak too much first and at least show some respect for this doctor.
"Mr. Qi, what is the main ingredient of this medicine?" Wang Qiniang asked with a gloomy face.
Perhaps Wang Qinyuan hoped to understand the composition of the medicine himself, so as to solve the problem according to his own medical knowledge. However, staying in Qi Hui's ear like this has a bit of a taste of prying into secrets.
"This medicine is toxic, Mr. Chen always uses injection of physiological saline to relieve the symptoms." Qi Hui gave the answer.
"Are you still giving people toxic substances? Are you not going to tell us first?" The translator shouted out after hearing Chi Hui's words. Chi Hui suddenly felt that he could understand this translator, his "master" had encountered a problem, and this translator did not try to rescue or treat it, but instead pushed the responsibility away. Firstly, he pushed the responsibility onto himself. Secondly, he pushed all the responsibility onto the hospital side. Chi Hui had already told these people that the medicine was toxic, and the medical contract had also been signed. Such meaningless quarrels were too damaging for Chi Hui.
In the past, Qi Hui Shen rarely got angry because he had never really been angry before. The family business at home was his father's, and the things outside were others'. Qi Hui Shen would not get angry over other people's things. This hospital, these medicines were all accomplished by himself and his comrades with great effort. The translated attack made Qi Hui Shen feel a kind of anger from the heart, which was a very strange feeling, all thoughts flew to the clouds in that moment, only one pure and strong emotion filled his chest, and then spread throughout his body, it was an irrepressible impulse.
The translation continued to shout and scold, and Qi Hui Shen slapped him hard on the face. This was one of the gains from participating in the revolution - learning that Hua Xiong Mao was a martial artist, Qi Hui Shen asked Hua Xiong Mao to teach him some moves. Based on Qi Hui Shen's physical abilities, Hua Xiong Mao taught him a few techniques from a fighting perspective, including slapping, punching, and kicking. After Qi Hui Shen used the first move, the other two naturally followed. The translator was stunned by the slap, not expecting that Qi Hui Shen, who looked like a refined young man, would actually use physical force. Fighting is like this - once you're caught off guard, it's hard to turn the situation around. The translator was knocked to the ground by Qi Hui Shen's punches and kicks.
Anger directly triggered a physical reaction, and Qī Huìshēn's eyes narrowed to only see the translator. Seeing the translator fall to the ground, Qī Huìshēn felt an extreme pleasure, which made his anger explode even more. The edge of Qī Huìshēn's distorted field of vision caught sight of a nearby stool, and he picked it up with one hand, ready to strike the translator with it.
Qī Huì Shēn only felt a pair of strong arms tightly holding him from behind, and some muffled voices were heard. Until the anger suddenly dissipated, Qī Huì Shēn only felt a wave of weakness in his body, and the whole world returned to its usual appearance.
Everyone in the house was staring at Qi Hui deep in shock. The translator saw Qi Hui deep raise the stool, his body shrinking into a ball, his hands subconsciously raised to resist the stool that seemed about to fall.
"Mr. Qi, what's the point of this? Just a few punches will do, you're going to kill someone at this rate." Wang Qiniang hastily advised.
Qī Huì took a deep breath and put down the stool. The foreigners should have been used to the usual behavior of interpreters, but judging from their expressions, they had never seen anyone dare to beat an interpreter like that. Not only the foreigners standing beside the bed, but also the patient on the bed who was groaning, stared at Qī Huì in a daze.
Qī Huì Shēn sat deeply in his chair, starting to think. At this time, it's best to call Chén Kè over, after all, he developed the drug and should be most familiar with it. Originally, Qī Huì Shēn should have gone to call Chén Kè himself, but Wáng Qǐ Nián is not a very reliable person, and more importantly, Wáng Qǐ Nián just arrived not long ago, so he doesn't have any reason to take on this matter personally.
"Mr. Wang, would you mind going to invite Mr. Chen?" Qi Hui said deeply.
"Are you alone here?" Wang Qiniang asked in a low voice.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Just come back quickly."
Wang Qi patted Zhi Hui's shoulder lightly and turned around to leave.
"You believe we can cure diseases, that's why you came here, right?" Qi Hui asked those foreigners in English.
The foreigners looked at each other and the one who seemed to be in charge replied, "That's right."
"Once you come to our hospital, you are our patients. We have no malice towards any of you and we will do our best to treat everyone's illness. I think this is something you should be confident about."
The foreigners nodded slightly.
"This person, talks nonsense. Does nothing but interfere with the doctor's treatment. That's why I want to beat him up. Hope you all understand."
The leader of the foreigners smiled and said, "Sir, we understand your anger. Let's just forget about this matter for now and hurry up to treat our friend's illness."
He covered his face and listened to the conversation between the two, lowering his head and casting a furious glance in the direction of the foreigner, but not daring to let him see. Then he stared at Qi Hui Shen with a venomous gaze. Qi Hui Shen was completely unbothered. At this moment, Qi Hui Shen didn't regret it one bit. Anyone who dared to insult his hospital would be lucky to get away with just a beating. Qi Hui Shen now wanted Wu Xing Chen to find someone to take care of this translator once and for all. He had seen him at his father's place before, where he had tried to harm his father, but was immediately tied up and dragged away, never to be seen again. Thinking about it, Qi Hui Shen believed that this deal must be done in cooperation with his old man, and anyone like this translator who was a complete scoundrel would have to be dealt with ruthlessly.
Not long after, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and Chen Ke and Wang Qiniang rushed back in a hurry. As soon as Wang Qiniang entered the door, he began to examine the patient and then started hanging saline. After a round of emergency treatment, the patient's condition gradually stabilized, and the wax yellow on his face also faded somewhat.
Chen Ke and a few foreigners explained the situation, this patient's physiological reaction is relatively large, later will reduce the dosage, or even better temporarily stop treatment. If the patient feels unwilling to continue treatment, they can get a full refund and leave.
Watching Chen Ke and Wang Qiniang handle the situation professionally, although feeling uneasy, the foreigners did not choose to discontinue treatment. Chen Ke looked at the foreigners' hesitant eyes and the crosses on their necks, and his heart moved. He said seriously: "If you still want to continue treating this patient, then no matter what happens to him, it is God's will." After finishing speaking, Chen Ke drew a cross on his chest, "God won't give people trials they can't bear. Amen."
At least three people inside the foreign devil simultaneously made the sign of the cross and said: "Amen."
Chen Ke's unconventional approach unexpectedly earned the trust of the two foreigners, who even asked to receive treatment. This brazen behavior was truly baffling. Chen Ke didn't refuse, and this time without discussing payment, he had Wang Qinyan administer injections to them.
Further back, Chen Ke and Qi Hui also couldn't walk anymore. They waited with Wang Qiniang at the hospital. The foreigners were assigned beds separately, and the three took turns checking on them. Those two patients didn't have any toxic reactions, their bodies were very normal after injection.
"I didn't expect Mr. Qi to be so hot-tempered." Wang Qiniang said with a smile when the three of them were together.
"I heard you beat up that translator pretty badly." Chen Ke also laughed and said.
Whenever this matter is brought up, Qi will think deeply and his anger will not dissipate. "Anyone who opposes our business, beating him is too light a punishment." These words are spoken from between gritted teeth.
"It's done, it's done. They're also just trying to make a living. Although they've been a bit underhanded, we should try to understand them. The most important thing is to know our limits and not get ourselves into trouble." Chen Ke couldn't help but advise.
"Got it, hipster bro."
"I'm not criticizing you, I'm worried about you. Those foreigners don't have any relationship with this translation. What if they get into a fight with you and you end up losing, it would be heartbreaking for me."
Zi Hui couldn't help but laugh sincerely, "I'm also a bit scared thinking about it now. Fortunately, it didn't blow up into something big."
"Yeah, no need to suffer losses for this kind of fool." Chen Ke then said to Wang Qinyan: "Wang, you don't have any experience in fighting, and your punches can't control the force. Go take a look at that translator, give him a check-up, don't let Wang really hurt him. If he's really injured, I'll pay for his medical expenses."
Wang Qinian did not expect Chen Ke to do this, and he said in surprise: "Mr. Chen, is it necessary to go so far?"
"We've already made our money, so we don't care about this little bit. Although he brought it upon himself, he was too impulsive. Let's just spend some money to settle this matter and be done with it. Of course, if he doesn't know what's good for him, next time won't be so easy on him."
"Since Mr. Chen said so, I'll go then." Wang Qiniang said and stood up.
"I'm counting on you, Doctor Wang."
The next day, the medicine took effect and the foreigners' conditions all improved. They all paid their medical bills, and Chen Ke secretly gave the translator two eagle dollars. The translator still glared at Chen Ke with a hostile gaze, making Qi Hui deep behind him want to take action again. However, Chen Ke simply said a few words of consolation and intimidation, then took Qi Hui deep back to the workshop.
"How is Wang Dafu?" Chen Ke asked on the way.
"He specifically asked about our formula last time, I think there's something wrong with this person." Qi Hui said out her doubts.
"I understand, let's take a look first. This formula thing must not be leaked."
"Brother Wenqing, I have something to discuss with you. This time, encountering such a thing, I want my father to participate in the matter of medicine. What do you think?"
"We'll discuss this at the party meeting. We can't decide privately."
"Me too."
Chen Ke patted Qi Hui's shoulder, "Hui, you're angry for the sake of the party's cause. Being angry isn't right, but I'm delighted by your emotions. This cause is our revolutionary cause, and I feel delighted."
"We're comrades, aren't we? I didn't think much of it at the time, I just couldn't help myself."
"I know, I know." Chen Ke said repeatedly.
They walked for another stretch before Chen Ke asked.
"You're from a wealthy family, after all. If I make a fortune with this business, what kind of outcome can I expect?"
"Would the British still dare to rob openly?" Qi Hui asked with a deep breath. After saying this, he himself couldn't help but fall silent.
Chen Ke smiled, "It's not that there are no other ways. Now let's see if we can rely on some big trees. Under the big tree is a good place to cool off. But if you want to use this as an aid to the revolution, you must have very reliable comrades to take charge of this matter. Apart from you, we don't have such comrades now." Chen Ke sighed bitterly at this point.
"Will the British definitely come and seize this medicine?" Qi Hui still had some illusions.
"Why not come and grab it? Give me some reason. I remember teaching you 'Das Kapital', what did Marx say, once there is a suitable profit, the capitalist will become bold. With 50% profit, he will take risks; for 100% profit, he will trample on all human laws; with 300% profit, he will commit any crime, even risking being hanged. The initial profit of this medicine is as high as 600%. Force out the formula of the medicine, and then I'll get rid of you, it's not a big deal for the British. They can earn tens of millions, hundreds of millions of pounds. I really can't find any reason why the British would let me go." Chen Ke said with a bitter smile.
"Then we won't treat British patients anymore." Qi Hui said with deep anger.
"Not yet, we still have to do it. If we don't treat them, how can we make money? I want to make as much money as possible before things get worse and exchange it for US dollars and gold. To accumulate funds for our revolutionary cause." Chen said calmly, "Will be deep, what do you think of Wu Xingchen?"
"There are still some things I don't understand, but I feel he is not a revolutionary party member." Zhi Hui Shen replied.
"The revolution is not for everyone to become a revolutionary party, nor is the revolutionary party to make people serve the revolution. The revolutionary party wants the revolution to serve the people." Chen Ke said with some helplessness.
"Where can I find these people?" Zhi Hui asked with a deep sigh.
Chen Ke's heart leapt with joy, this was exactly what he wanted to hear. "It's settled then, today we'll hold a party meeting, let's split up and inform everyone. Let's also invite Wu Xingchen."
At night, except for the five people in the party group, Wu Xingchen attended the meeting as a cooperative partner of the special medicine. Chen Ke and Qi Hui reported on the recent situation separately. You Yun sighed helplessly, Hua Xiongmao clutched his wrist and sighed, Wu Xingchen's face was gloomy, closed his eyes and didn't make a sound.
"Comrades," Chen Ke said, "now if anyone wants to quit, I won't stop you. This is the first test we are going to face. If you want to leave now, I absolutely won't stop you."
No one moved, and no one spoke. The other four people stared at Wu Xingchen except Chen Ke. Wu Xingchen remained silent for a while before speaking up, "Does Brother Chen have any plan?" After hearing Wu Xingchen's words, the eyes of the other four people became even more vigilant. Wu Xingchen was unaffected, "If there is anything I can help with, please instruct me, Brother Chen."
Before Chen Ke could speak, Hua Xiongmao spoke up, "I say, Wu brother, you're also a Chinese person, doesn't our association value loyalty the most?"
"Zheng Lan, don't say such useless words." Chen Ke interrupted Hua Xiongmao. "If a revolution can't even save itself, then don't talk about grandiose things. We have no reason to let Wu brother sacrifice himself for us. I've always said that the revolution is to save everyone, not to drag everyone in and send them to their deaths."
After listening to Chen Ke's words, Hua Xiongmao was silent, his eyes staring at Chen Ke, that kind of spirit made Chen Ke very pleased.
"In my estimation, we have three months left. The British will make their move in November," said Chen Ke. "Now, what we need to do is to seize the time and make as much money as possible. As for the British, let's just humor them and make them feel that we still have illusions about them."
"What if the British were to take drastic action now?" asked You Yun.
"That's impossible. The British look down on the Chinese, and they're not very confident in this medicine either. I'm afraid that right now the British still have a one-sided wish to think that we are eager to get their recognition. So getting three months' time is still possible." Chen Ke replied.
Everyone felt there was some truth in these words.
"We can't give up this opportunity to run a school that we've fought for. It's deep, no matter what, the UK won't dare to move you, so I ask you not to intervene in the pharmaceutical link at all." Chen Ke continued to say.
"Why? Doesn't Brother Wen Qing believe me?" Qi Hui's face was somewhat angry.
"It's deep, I don't mean to distrust you," Chen Ke explained. "When Yu Yun and I discuss chemistry, we can't help but use chemical terminology. If the other party is knowledgeable, they'll know what we're doing as soon as they hear it. This isn't meant to scare you, but you'll definitely be taken away by the British for questioning. You don't understand at all, which is actually a good thing."
"Don't worry, Wen Qing brother, I definitely won't leak the news."
"It's possible that only half of the British would take action against us, and the other half might be another comprador family. If I fall into the hands of the British, as long as I really surrender, it's likely that I'll preserve my life. But if I fall into the hands of a Chinese comprador, I'm done for." Chen Ke said this, then turned to Wu Xingchen, "Brother Wu, if another comprador family takes action against me, I won't be able to defend myself. Can you help me?"
"I can get some people from Hebei to come over, their martial arts skills are very good." Wu Xingchen replied.
"I'll have to rely on you then, Brother Wu," Chen Ke replied.
