286: Chapter 286 That scene... it's sure to be very interesting.

The New Year means a short journey home, and it means the reunion of thousands of families under the lights.

It even more so means that "Spring Festival Gala" spectacular, which has been in preparation for a long time and will be broadcast live to billions of people worldwide, is about to officially begin.

That scene... it will definitely be very interesting.

A hint of extremely devious amusement flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes, the corners of his lips lifted slightly, and then he quietly suppressed these thoughts.

He turned his head to look at Zhao Mingzhe, who was standing by, ready for action, and smiled.

"Dean Zhao, I will leave the follow-up work here entirely to you."

"I have other arrangements on my end, so I will take my leave first."

Hearing this, Zhao Mingzhe was visibly stunned.

He subconsciously looked at the volunteers in the hall who had just taken the medicine and were being guided to the wards by medical staff, then turned back to look at the calm and composed Lin Yuan.

"Academician Lin, this... the first phase of human clinical trials has only just started..."

Zhao Mingzhe's voice carried a hint of astonishment.

As a big shot in the medical field, he knew all too well how important the first phase of clinical trials for a new drug was.

If it were anyone else, wouldn't they be desperate to have their eyes glued to the monitors, working twenty-four hours a day to keep a close watch on the first-hand data?

But this Academician Lin, having created such a heaven-defying miracle drug, was just going to walk away?

"Don't you plan to stay here a little longer and observe the volunteers' subsequent reactions yourself?"

Zhao Mingzhe couldn't help asking again.

Hearing this, Lin Yuan smiled and raised his hand, waving it gently.

"No need."

"With Dean Zhao personally overseeing things here at the First Hospital, I am very reassured."

"I researched your hospital's clinical experience and team strength before I came, and it is among the best in the country."

"Leaving this matter to you is much more reassuring than me watching over it personally."

These words were spoken clearly and gave plenty of face.

Zhao Mingzhe felt a slight shiver in his heart, feeling that the burden on his shoulders was as heavy as Mount Tai.

He took a deep breath and then turned his gaze to Zhou Kai, who had been standing next to Lin Yuan.

"Old Zhou, what about you?"

Zhao Mingzhe asked tentatively: "Are you also leaving with Academician Lin?"

"You participated in the entire preparation of this drug; aren't you going to stay a little longer and watch the first batch of human data come out with your own eyes?"

Hearing this, Zhou Kai first glanced at Lin Yuan, then also smiled and shook his head.

"No, Old Zhao."

"There are other important matters that need to be pushed forward at the laboratory, so I won't delay here any longer."

Other important matters!?

These words fell into Zhao Mingzhe's ears, and in his mind, the Super Soldier Serum, which had been the subject of heated online discussion in recent days, flashed through his mind instantly.

Zhao Mingzhe's back couldn't help but tense up for a moment.

He did not continue to ask.

He didn't even dare to give an extra inquisitive look.

In matters involving the country's highest strategic secrets, one should not ask more than they should, not even half a word.

This was the valuable experience he had accumulated over decades of dealing with various big figures.

"Of course, of course."

Zhao Mingzhe quickly adjusted his facial expression, and his smile returned to normal.

"Both of you have important national affairs to attend to, which are of paramount importance, so naturally, I dare not delay you any further."

He turned slightly to the side, made a "please" gesture, and personally saw Lin Yuan and Zhou Kai out.

As they walked, Zhao Mingzhe said with a smile.

"Academician Lin, feel free to come visit us often when you have time; you are warmly welcomed here."

"As for the follow-up monitoring here, you can be one hundred percent reassured."

He patted his chest, his voice resonant.

"I will watch it personally, and not a single piece of data will be missed."

"If there are any interim results, I will organize them and report them immediately."

Lin Yuan nodded, without any unnecessary small talk.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dean Zhao."

"Then we will be leaving first."

The two sides said goodbye at the end of the corridor of the administrative building.

Zhao Mingzhe stood in place, watching the backs of Lin Yuan and his party disappear completely around the corner of the dedicated passage, before slowly withdrawing his gaze.

He stood alone in the empty corridor, silent for a full two seconds.

Then, he let out a long breath and muttered to himself.

"Incredible."

"The young people nowadays... are truly incredible..."

Underground garage.

The dark official car was waiting quietly in its usual spot.

Lin Yuan bent down and got into the back seat, Zhou Kai followed closely behind and sat in the seat next to Lin Yuan.

The car door slammed shut with a "bang," the thick soundproofing material isolating all sounds from the outside world.

Then, the car started smoothly, drove out of the underground garage, and merged into the evening traffic.

It was quiet inside the car for a little while.

Zhou Kai turned his head to look at Lin Yuan beside him, finally unable to help lowering his voice, his tone full of emotion and irrepressible tension.

"It has finally officially started human trials."

He rubbed his hands, his brows furrowed slightly, then relaxed, his expression quite complex.

"Academician Lin, to speak from the heart."

"Although the data from animal experiments can be called perfect, after all, they were just mice."

"The complexity and individual differences of the human body are not on the same level as mice at all."

"Rejection reactions, recessive gene conflicts, long-term metabolic disorders... there are too many variables here."

He looked at Lin Yuan, his voice mixed with extreme anticipation.

But as a veteran researcher, it was still hard to completely erase the apprehension in his bones.

"I really don't know what kind of results the human clinical data will eventually show."

Listening to Zhou Kai's fretful chatter, Lin Yuan turned his head and looked at him with a half-smile.

"Won't it be clear in a few days?"

"It's not like you didn't see the immediate reactions of those volunteers after taking the medicine on the spot."

"Moreover, as the person who led the preparation and animal experiments, you should know the onset speed of these two drugs better than anyone."

Zhou Kai opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to say something.

But after carefully reviewing it in his mind, every word Lin Yuan said was flawless.

The perfect animal experimental data was right there, and the immediate, instant physical reactions of the volunteers after taking the medicine also highly matched expectations.

From theory to practice, every step was seamless.

He himself knew clearly in his heart that the so-called apprehension was more just the professional instinct engraved in the bones of researchers, and the unreality of such "dimension-reduction strike" level drugs acting up.

Zhou Kai was silent for two seconds, then laughed completely relieved.

"That's true, I was overthinking it."

After saying this, Zhou Kai slowly leaned back against the seat back, let out a long breath, and his originally tense nerves completely relaxed.

Immediately, he turned his head to look at Lin Yuan, a mischievous smile appearing in his eyes.

"However, I really am looking forward to it now."

"After the human clinical trial data is summarized, I wonder what kind of expression Old Zhao will have on his face?"