Chapter 52

"Where do you plan to go next?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"Zhanting, are you tired?" Qin Chuan asked.

"Why would I be tired? I slept the whole night. Are you tired? Why don't you sit in the back and lie down?" Gao Zhanting said with concern.

"I'm fine. All-nighters were common in college. This is nothing. Besides, I usually take naps when I have free time," Qin Chuan said nonchalantly.

"That's not the right attitude. You're a doctor, after all. You're completely different from when you were in school. Back then, your life was so regular. You had a routine and exercised regularly. Tell me, how many times have you exercised since you started working?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"None, really," Qin Chuan thought for a moment. Since he joined the emergency department, he had been working day and night without a break. How could he find time to exercise?

Gao Zhanting continued, "Many people experience this after starting work. They rarely exercise. With the severe environmental pollution now, long-term lack of exercise can lead to poor blood circulation, toxins accumulating in the body, and eventually, a physical breakdown. Most of the patients we see in the emergency department are due to lack of exercise. So, you should pay more attention to resting and exercising regularly."

"I understand. Okay, I'll listen to you and exercise more. If you have time, come with me to Tan Shan University. It's in the same direction. I've already arranged to meet a classmate for lunch at a countryside restaurant." Lu Shulei had already informed Qin Chuan that the preliminary review for the drug had been passed and it was ready for clinical trials. Since Qin Chuan lacked the funds for the clinical trials, he hadn't gone to collect the documents. Today, he planned to pick them up while he was in the area.

Gao Zhanting, who was looking for something to do, immediately agreed, "Sure. I was just wondering what to do with my time."

Qin Chuan knew about Gao Zhanting's troubles, which was why he asked her to drive him to Youzidong Village and then to Tan Shan University.

"Will Jia Chunpeng suspect anything if you suddenly change your attitude?" Qin Chuan asked.

"I can't worry about that anymore. Do you think I can still share a bed with him after all this? Don't worry, my father will handle it. He built Tingyuan Group from scratch, and he has his ways. It's easy to avoid open attacks, but hard to guard against hidden arrows. You're really my lucky star. If it weren't for that dinner, I would still be in the dark. I might have been deceived without even knowing it," Gao Zhanting said.

"Since that's the case, don't think too much about it. Forget all your worries today and rest well," Qin Chuan said.

"I heard you're going to Lingling's place tomorrow. Are you ready?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"How did you know?" Qin Chuan was puzzled.

"Is Lingling the type to keep secrets?" Gao Zhanting giggled at Qin Chuan's confused look and then asked, "How do you plan to go?"

"How? Just go, of course. We haven't officially established a relationship, so I'll just go as a colleague," Qin Chuan said.

"If that's the case, you shouldn't go. Her parents didn't invite you just to meet Lingling. Don't tell me you can't see through this," Gao Zhanting glanced at Qin Chuan.

"Drive carefully," Qin Chuan reminded her.

"Don't worry. You can trust my driving skills," Gao Zhanting said.

"Most accidents happen to experienced drivers. Female drivers are always considered dangerous," Qin Chuan said.

"Isn't it usually men who drive under the influence?" Gao Zhanting immediately countered.

When they arrived, Lu Shulei was already waiting at the countryside restaurant. This time, he didn't dare go to the place where they almost got food poisoning. Instead, he found a restaurant in another village that seemed more upscale. In reality, these so-called countryside restaurants were just regular small restaurants with a countryside theme, but the environment was indeed more rustic.

"Here? It's quite nice. Your friend knows how to pick a good place," Gao Zhanting was satisfied with the surroundings.

"Nice, huh? Last time, he almost sent us to the hospital. Luckily, two female teachers from his school tested the food first," Qin Chuan was still upset about the last meal. If it weren't for those two female teachers, Qin Chuan and Lu Shulei would have been the victims. Qin Chuan thought about how embarrassing it would have been if he had been sent to the central hospital, and how his colleagues in the emergency department would have mocked him.

"So, I did the work for you, treated you to a meal, and it's still my fault," Lu Shulei greeted Qin Chuan as he approached.

"This is my sister. Just call her sister," Qin Chuan said, tapping Lu Shulei on the shoulder.

"Sister, Qin Chuan is like a modern Wang Shiren. He comes to me for free work and expects me to feed him. When the restaurant had a problem, he blamed me. Tell me, where can I find justice?" Lu Shulei said.

"That's not right of Xiao Chuan. When the time comes, make him treat you at Yuhu Grand Hotel," Gao Zhanting laughed.

"Sister, you can't side with him just because he calls you sister. A meal at Yuhu Grand Hotel would cost me a month's salary. I'm a 'moonlight clan' now. My pockets are empty. If I go there, I'll have to eat at the cafeteria for a month," Qin Chuan said.

"Don't be so stingy. I have some gift vouchers. I'll pay for you," Gao Zhanting laughed.

Lu Shulei didn't know the relationship between Qin Chuan and Gao Zhanting, so he just went along with what they said.

The restaurant was a bit remote, but it had plenty of customers. The kitchen staff was limited, so they had to wait for the dishes.

While waiting for the food, Lu Shulei handed all the documents for the drug to Qin Chuan, "Keep these. If it doesn't work out, you might as well sell the patent. I've done the animal trials, and the drug is quite effective. It can fill a gap in the domestic market and is on par with imported drugs. Imported drugs of this type are very expensive. This drug has high value, but to bring it to market, you need a significant investment. Marketing will be even more costly. Given your current situation, you can't manage it. So, I suggest you sell the patent."

Qin Chuan took the documents, still reluctant. He knew that with his current situation, he couldn't bring the drug to market, but he also couldn't benefit from it. The "Genius Doctor" system contained a lot of advanced medical technology. To apply all the technology in the system, he needed a substantial amount of funds. Currently, the drug was the only one he could extract from the system and realize. He hoped to use it to secure the research funds he needed.

"Hey, what are you talking about? Xiao Chuan, what drug did you invent?" Gao Zhanting, curious, asked.

Qin Chuan didn't plan to hide it from Gao Zhanting, "I accidentally synthesized a drug that has good effects on cardiovascular diseases. We've just completed the first stage of the review, but we're stuck at the clinical trial stage."

"Short on funds?" Gao Zhanting hit the nail on the head. She came from a wealthy family and had a business background.

"Exactly," Qin Chuan said.

Gao Zhanting didn't know what to say. Although the Gao family was wealthy, Gao Zhanting generally didn't get involved in Tingyuan Group's affairs. She lived off her own salary and wasn't a spendthrift.

Qin Chuan had a few beers and couldn't hold it in, so he headed to the restroom. After a few steps, Lu Shulei caught up with him.

Lu Shulei clearly had something to say without Gao Zhanting around.

"Who is that woman? Are you now relying on your looks for a living?" Lu Shulei laughed.

"Get lost! She's my colleague. Don't talk nonsense," Qin Chuan said.

"Actually, she's pretty and wealthy. It wouldn't be bad for you to rely on her. From her appearance, she seems quite wealthy. You could ask her for support to bring your drug to market and then pay her back. The drug is really effective, on par with or even better than imported drugs. I'm very optimistic about it, but it requires a significant investment."

"Stop talking nonsense. Don't get involved in this. I'll figure it out myself," Qin Chuan said.

"How long will it take you to figure it out? You'd just be sacrificing a little, and you'd still come out ahead," Lu Shulei teased.

"Are you asking for a beating?" Qin Chuan clenched his fists.

"Alright, alright, I'll stop. I shouldn't have suggested it. By the way, some classmates from Xing Sha are planning to get together during the National Day holiday. They called to see if we're available. Let me know if you're going."

Qin Chuan understood Lu Shulei's meaning. Shang Wenxiu would definitely attend the Xing Sha class reunion.

"I'm an emergency doctor, not like you teachers who have a lot of holidays. I don't know if I'll be free then," Qin Chuan was hesitant. He didn't know how to face Shang Wenxiu.