Chapter 1063 Pandemic (Third update, please subscribe)
For all pharmaceutical companies, developing new drugs to save people is very important, but profits are also extremely important. After all, companies need to make money. .
That evening, after leaving Jianmin Pharmaceutical Company in a BMW driven by a driver, Zhu Huayun was thinking about drug development along the way. From the research of new antibiotics to the research of other drugs, as the general manager of the company, he has many things to worry about, from the company's operations to profits to stock prices.
Sitting in the car, he leaned back, lit a cigarette, and started smoking silently. When the car drove into the city, he gave an order.
“If there is a newsstand on the roadside later, buy me a newspaper.”
After a while, the driver stopped the car near the roadside. After getting in the car again, he handed him a copy of Chang'an Evening News. The news in the newspaper suddenly came into his eyes. Although the news was published in the middle of the newspaper. But he went back to it, and then read it several times.
“Could this be...”
Looking at the bustling pedestrians outside the train window, some of them were dragging their heavy footsteps towards the subway station, while others were walking towards the subway station. Walking to the bus, they were ready to return to their home after a day of work in the central business district of Chang'an to have dinner with their family and enjoy family happiness together.
As he looked out the window, an idea began to form.
Anyone else might have been worried about that news, or they might have laughed it off.
But Zhu Huayun is not that kind of person. Although the news in the Evening News seems unclear, the title above is printed in nine-point type. The title of the news is:
New cold pandemic in Hong Kong Island.
......
During the festive season, Tang Feifan misses his family even more. Although the Spring Festival has passed, like many people, Tang Feifan's homesickness has become even stronger.
Nine years ago, when war was raging in Tangshan, employees of Jianmin Pharmaceutical came to visit him and hoped that he and his wife would go to Nanyang to work. Due to career and other considerations, he decided to work in Nanyang for the time being.
After arriving in Nanyang, like many others, Tang Feifan also signed a ten-year contract with the company. Later, the situation in Tangshan changed.
Although his homesickness has become stronger and stronger in the past nine years, as the son-in-law of the Hunan warlord He Jian, all he can do is look at his hometown and sigh. In order to relieve his inner homesickness, he He could only devote his energy to work - devoted himself to research on trachoma pathogens. Two years ago, he successfully isolated Chlamydia trachomatis and became the first person in the world to isolate trachoma virus. His development caused a sensation. World Medical Communities. After his father-in-law died of illness in Wandao last year, thinking of his father-in-law who died in a foreign land made him feel even more homesick deep in his heart.
Especially last year, at the International Ophthalmology Prevention and Control Organization’s conference in Geneva, he unexpectedly met old friends and colleagues from China. The friends introduced him to Tangshan’s new ideas and the ongoing construction, etc. I hope he can return to China to participate in the construction of the motherland, and said that the construction of Tangshan needs scientific and technological talents like him.
Faced with the invitation from his friend, Tang Feifei was indeed moved. However, considering that the contract period with the company had not yet expired, he did not agree directly, but said that he would consider it.
Finally, on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Tang Feifan came to the Human Resources Department. As soon as he entered the door, he stated his intention to resign and asked the Human Resources Department to calculate the liquidated damages for resignation.
"Dr. Tang, if you break the contract now, you will need to pay liquidated damages equivalent to 30% of the salary you received in the past nine years, and you will also need to return the company's equity and corresponding dividends..."
Minister of Personnel Zhao Chuanhai adjusted his glasses, looked at Tang Feifei in front of him, and persuaded:
"I know you definitely want to go back to Tangshan, but you have to think carefully, this is a big sum of money. , No matter from any angle, my suggestion is that you wait until the contract expires next year. By then, you can at least avoid personal losses."
"Just lose some, Minister Zhao. Help me, help me figure out a number as soon as possible."
Tang Feifan said directly.
"This may take a long time. You know, it involves personnel, finance and legal affairs, as well as several other departments. There are salaries, bonuses, dividends, and, by the way, you also need to carry out the projects you have led. Audit..."
A series of reasons came out of Zhao Chuanhai's mouth. In fact, they have encountered such things, but HR can always find ways to prevent or delay their resignations. Sometimes, even Will go to court.
In short, there are almost no people who can resign within a year!
"Help, Minister Zhao, please help me."
It is not easy to resign in Nanyang. Tang Feifan, who will definitely not be able to handle things once, left the Human Resources Department and returned to In the laboratory, work always has to be carried out, but as soon as I arrived at the laboratory, I received a call from the general manager. After hanging up the phone, Tang Feifan muttered in his heart.
"Is it because I want to resign?"
Although he was doubtful, Tang Feifan still went to the manager's office. After seeing him, Zhu Huayun pointed to the soft chair in front of his desk and said:< br>
"Dr. Tang, please sit down."
Although he has learned from the human resources department that Dr. Tang is resigning, Zhu Huayun is not worried at all. The human resources department has many ways to prevent him from leaving, but the human resources department cannot. , and legal affairs. To deal with similar things, Nanyang companies have already had an effective process in place. Just follow the process. Someone wanted to resign five years ago, and the relevant matters have not been dealt with until now. In large companies and enterprises, it is inevitable that there will be some bureaucracy, and there will inevitably be some disputes between the two parties.
Therefore, Zhu Huayun will not intervene in this kind of matter. In fact, even if he needs to intervene, he will express his understanding and support and tell the other party that this will always be his home.
"Manager Zhu, I..."
As soon as he sat down and Tang Feifan was about to speak, Zhu Huayun interrupted him, took out a report and said:
" Dr. Tang, there is an emergency that needs you to deal with.”
“Emergency?”
After taking the report and only glancing at it briefly, Tang Feifan raised his eyebrows and said solemnly.
“Manager, a new type of influenza virus has been discovered in Hong Kong Island... It seems that the situation is not optimistic. This is a deadly influenza virus. Judging from the report, it should have been introduced into Hong Kong Island from outside. , in the future it is likely to spread to all parts of the world and become a global pandemic.”
As a microbiologist and virologist, Tang Feifan just started from this simple article. report, it was realized that this could be a pandemic.
Nodding, Zhu Huayun said.
“That’s what I’m worried about—I’m worried that this will be a deadly flu pandemic, like the 1918 flu.”
As soon as these words came out, Tang Feifan's expression became more solemn. That great flu took tens of millions of lives!
Thinking of the harm that the pandemic had caused to the whole world, Tang Feifan said without thinking:
"Manager, what do you need me to do?"
Zhu Huayun looked at Tang Feifan and said:
"That's right. When we were talking, the company had sent investigators to Hong Kong Island. They will investigate the source and spread of the virus locally and collect virus samples at the same time. , and then bring the samples back to Nanyang. Dr. Tang, you are the best virology expert in our company. I hope that you can take charge of the research and development of relevant vaccines.”
After a pause, Zhu Huayun's tone became serious.
“I don’t know if this flu will turn into a worldwide pandemic, but I hope that we will be prepared before it spreads, before it sweeps the world! Facing the disease , We cannot always defend passively, we must also take the initiative to attack, and the development of vaccines is an active attack!"
Face such a request, it is naturally impossible for Tang Feifan to refuse. As for the Resigning can only come to an end.
……
On February 21, a C717 landed at Kai Tak Airport. Passengers walked out of the plane one after another. Among this group of passengers, a dozen passengers were particularly conspicuous. As they passed through customs, the customs officer just glanced at their passports and said.
"Welcome to Hong Kong Island. Mr. Thomas from the Hong Kong Government has been waiting for a long time."
Soon, the group walked out of the customs, and several Hong Kong government officials on the other side greeted them and said.
"Dr. Fang, welcome,"
"Mr. Thomas, when can we start working?"
Fang Jingzhi asked, he is from Nanyang The investigator sent by the Department of Health was responsible for investigating the pandemic epidemic in Hong Kong Island. Two days ago, a report from Jianmin Pharmaceutical was sent to the Department of Health. After the director saw it, he immediately ordered him to lead an investigation team to Hong Kong Island. .
Thomas pointed to the Chinese official on the side and introduced:
"You can do it at any time. This is Mr. Charles. He will accompany you throughout the next investigation."
Simple After exchanging pleasantries, they got into the car. The car was not a British car that British people often drive, but a BMW. In the past five years, BMW has conquered the UK and the entire Commonwealth and colonies. It is not only popular with official institutions. , and it is also very popular among the rich, especially in tropical areas, for no other reason than air conditioning, and it was not until last year that Rolls-Royce launched its first car with air conditioning. Even so, its on-board air conditioning is Imported from Nanyang.
After entering the car, compared to the cold outside, the car was warm. As soon as he got in the car, Li Xingjie said.
"Doctor, I am very happy to meet you. My Chinese name is Li Xingjie. You can just call me Ajie. Should we go to the hotel now, or..."
Although Li Xingjie's Mandarin is a bit stiff, there is no problem with basic communication, Fang Jingzhi said.
"Where are the people from Jianmin Company? I want to see him first. They have been here a long time ago. Let's make contact first and get the first information..."
(End of this chapter)