200: Chapter 200 Each Gets What They Need

The meeting room fell silent, as if they couldn't believe what they had just heard. Did Lin Fang really dare to call them idiots?

Lucas Schmidt, the EU Trade Director, immediately jumped to his feet. "How dare you insult us?"

Others holding key positions in various countries also glared angrily.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of Lin Fang's lips. "You admit you're human? You're nothing but a bunch of uncivilized monkeys, daydreaming about snatching my technology with just a few words."

Minister Zhang, sitting beside Lin Fang: ...

He hadn't said anything, so this probably didn't include him.

"Mr. Lin! Watch your words. Aren't you afraid of sanctions from America and the United Nations against Third-Party Technology?"

Laxson, the U.S. Secretary of External Commerce, abruptly stood up. "I now consider Third-Party Technology a dangerous enterprise. I will report all of this to my superiors upon my return!"

"Sanctions?" Lin Fang narrowed his eyes slightly, sweeping a dangerously sharp gaze over the crowd. He scoffed, "Then give it a try. I'd like to see just how you plan to sanction me."

After speaking, Lin Fang rose, turned, and left, as if he couldn't care less about their opinions.

Leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

Suddenly, *Bang!*

Just as Lin Fang was halfway out the door,

Minister Zhang slammed the table violently, the impact instantly silencing the entire room. This middle-aged man, known for his refined demeanor, now had a face as dark as storm clouds and eyes as sharp as blades.

"Enough!" Minister Zhang's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an indisputable authority. "Minister Laxson, Director Lucas, have you forgotten what I said earlier? Third-Party Technology is a Central Continent enterprise. And within a Central Continent enterprise, threatening an outstanding Central Continent entrepreneur right in front of me? Who gave you the audacity!"

Minister Zhang slowly stood up, scanning the other committee members present. "Moreover, in my view, there is nothing wrong with this company! After two days of observation, that is the fact!"

These forceful words left the previously arrogant Laxson and Lucas speechless. The others also didn't dare to speak further.

Ignoring the grim-faced individuals, Minister Zhang quickly walked over to Lin Fang. The severity on his face instantly transformed into concern. "Third-Party Technology is a legally registered enterprise in the Central Continent, protected by Central Continent law. Comrade Lin Fang, you are also a talent of utmost importance to our central leadership."

"I can assure you, Comrade Lin Fang, that the Central Continent will assist in blocking any improper measures and will not agree to anyone damaging your legitimate rights and interests, or those of Third-Party Technology, under false pretenses."

Minister Zhang took Lin Fang's hand and said kindly, "Just treat their words as hot air."

Hearing this sincere statement, Lin Fang's expression softened. "Minister Zhang, I was overly agitated just now. I'm usually very polite..."

He pondered slightly in his heart.

This show of goodwill, when it came down to it, was because the current scale of Third-Party Biotechnology had become too massive—an undeniable behemoth that had even semi-detached itself from national control. If they didn't try to win it over now and just watched as Third-Party Technology severed ties with the Central Continent, that would be the true act of idiots.

Hmm... was he overthinking this?

Lin Fang returned to his seat, looked at the displeased faces around him, sighed heavily, and said solemnly, "Regardless, these two technologies will absolutely not be handed over."

"How can you call it 'handing over'? The price we offer will surely surprise you."

"Yes, yes..."

The crowd persisted.

Lin Fang seemed to grow weary and said helplessly, "Enough of this nonsense. Isn't it about benefiting humanity? I have a few technologies in hand that might be even more suitable, perhaps even more fitting for today's society than the anti-cancer drug."

Laxson's pupils contracted sharply as he hurriedly asked, "What are they?"

"New antibiotics."

Lin Fang didn't beat around the bush and continued, "I possess the technical data for three new types of antibiotics. They can effectively kill most currently known drug-resistant bacteria, including carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus."

New antibiotics? And three of them! In the meeting room, those familiar with the field were visibly shocked. Since the last new class of antibiotics was discovered in 1987, nearly 40 years had passed without any new antibiotics emerging.

Antibiotic research and development had fallen into a prolonged winter, while bacterial resistance spread like wildfire.

The importance of antibiotics goes without saying; they are the cornerstone of modern medicine. Without effective antibiotics, not only would common pneumonia and urinary tract infections become deadly, but even major medical procedures like surgery and organ transplants would become extremely dangerous due to uncontrollable infections.

The World Health Organization has repeatedly listed antimicrobial resistance as one of the top ten global public health threats, stating that without the emergence of new antibiotics, medicine would regress by over 30 years.

Every year, tens of millions of people are left with no cure due to bacterial resistance, ultimately dying miserable deaths.

And now, this company claims to have invented three new antibiotics. How could this not shock them?

At this moment, Minister Zhang also asked in surprise, "Comrade Lin Fang, is this true?"

"Naturally, it's true,"

Lin Fang put on a pained expression. "This is our company's latest achievement. I originally planned to release it next year, but given the urgent international need, I've decided to bring it to light a step earlier. This way, more people can benefit and be spared from suffering."

Someone asked, "Mr. Lin, do you have the corresponding documentation?"

Not long after,

A large stack of documents was placed on the table. Everyone looked at them with rising excitement. Someone grabbed their phone and hurried out, clearly intending to communicate with their superiors.

Seeing the timing was almost right, Lin Fang said, "I believe you all see my sincerity now. I'm presenting these three drug formulas not out of submission to any threats, but from a genuine desire to contribute to human health."

"It can also serve as the beginning of our cooperation."

The U.S. Secretary of External Commerce asked tentatively, "Mr. Lin, we certainly see your sincerity. May I ask, what specific form of cooperation are you referring to?"

"..."

In the end, these people left in a great hurry, and the large meeting room immediately fell quiet.

Only Lin Fang and Xu Anqing remained.

"Boss, as you instructed, I also had Minister Zhang take the documentation for the other two antibiotics," Xu Anqing's voice broke the silence. "Minister Zhang didn't explicitly say it, but he assured us we definitely wouldn't be shortchanged."

Lin Fang nodded. In reality, the base had researched five antibiotics. Two had been privately handed over to the Central Continent.

Xu Anqing smiled. "With the Central Continent's support, the pressure on our company will lessen considerably."

"Perhaps,"

Lin Fang scoffed. Life was like a play, all about acting. Who could say for sure? If someone played the villain, then someone else played the hero. Those who attained high office weren't necessarily just foot-stomping idiots, and those who supported you weren't necessarily sincere.

Just like the pained expression Lin Fang had displayed, today's performance was merely about each getting what they needed.

In the end, everyone got what they wanted. Why bother exposing the act?