Chapter 572: Chapter 435: Testing the Waters (2)
"For the subsequent promotion of this software, Old Wang, I’ll rely on you."
Zhao Heng did not answer Wang Yaoqing’s question but spoke slowly.
"Dr. Zhao, this is our joint project, are you planning to exit?"
Wang Yaoqing felt something was off.
"A project that brings in tens of millions in revenue annually? How could I quit? Old Wang, what I mean is, I may not be able to spend much time on upgrading the software database in the future. This task will need you to form a team to handle."
Zhao Heng explained.
"Oh! I thought you were going to withdraw, Dr. Zhao. No problem, it’s no issue. Originally, you had already set up the database so well. From now on, it’s just some updates, which can be done by others."
Hearing Zhao Heng’s words, Wang Yaoqing breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension in his heart eased. Not to mention Zhao Heng’s participation in software development, just Zhao Heng’s connections in the medical system are worth Wang Yaoqing’s long-term investment.
So, what Zhao Heng said wasn’t a concern at all.
"Does Dr. Zhao have a new project to work on, or has he been too busy lately?"
After a pause, Wang Yaoqing couldn’t help but speculate and ask.
Although for an average person, if they could develop a software like the anesthesia assistant, which generates several million in annual revenue, it would be enough for a lifetime. But Wang Yaoqing knew that a genius like Zhao Heng couldn’t be judged by common standards.
"It’s not really a new project, just a push to strengthen work on stem cell cultivation."
Zhao Heng said slowly. After all, it’s work to be done in the future, so there’s nothing to hide from a partner like Wang Yaoqing.
"What does Dr. Zhao mean by strengthening? As far as I know, in the current domestic field of stem cell therapy, your level and technology, Dr. Zhao, are already at the top."
Wang Yaoqing asked with some confusion, knowing that technological advancement isn’t something that happens just because you want it to.
Like the anesthesia assistant, a data analysis software that took several months to develop, partly because Zhao Heng’s database skills were indeed strong, and partly because it wasn’t original but a form of resource integration rather than a technical breakthrough.
However, making a new technological breakthrough in a field isn’t something that can be accomplished quickly.
"It’s nothing much, just some new ideas about organ cultivation."
Zhao Heng said.
"Huh? Do you mean organs can now be cultivated?"
Wang Yaoqing looked at Zhao Heng in shock. In his understanding, whether it’s liver transplants, kidney transplants, or the occasional heart transplants, the donors all come from others.
Now Zhao Heng suddenly told him that organs could be artificially cultivated; how could he not be shocked?
If this technology matures, wouldn’t it mean that any part of the body could be replaced at will?
"There is a small breakthrough in the technology, but it’s not as exaggerated as you think. First, organ cultivation takes time, so it may not work for patients who need urgent transplants due to sudden diseases. Secondly, the cost of cultivating a new organ for transplant is currently higher than traditional transplantation methods."
Seeing Wang Yaoqing’s shocked expression, Zhao Heng explained a little.
"Although the cost is higher, this is still amazing. As far as I know, many people die because they can’t wait for a donor."
Wang Yaoqing said with admiration.
Creating an entire human organ from scratch would undoubtedly cost much more than transplanting an existing one.
Nevertheless, the application prospects of this technology are still quite broad.
"I was hoping that if you had a new idea, Dr. Zhao, you could take me along, but it seems I wouldn’t be able to contribute to such a project with my current capabilities."
Wang Yaoqing said somewhat regretfully.
A project like cultivating human organs with stem cells casually requires billions of investment, and that’s just the basic part. With Wang Yaoqing’s current financial status, it’s hard for him to get involved.
But Wang Yaoqing thought on the flip side, with Zhao Heng’s medical skills now reaching such a remarkable stage, there’s less concern about illnesses for himself or his family in the future, which is a good thing, isn’t it?
"This technology cannot be marketed on a large scale; it can only be tried in small ranges, currently just to accumulate some technical knowledge."
Zhao Heng said slowly.
The technology of organ cultivation, naturally, cannot be commercially implemented on a large scale; if it were scaled up, it would be uncontrollable.
But doing it on a small scale to accumulate technical knowledge is no problem. After all, Eastern Hospital already has a section dedicated to stem cell cultivation, which is managed by the former pathology department’s attending physician, now the deputy director of the stem cell cultivation center, Qu Xiaofeng.
As for the director of the stem cell cultivation center, due to its significant importance, it’s personally overseen by Hospital Director Liu Shangming.
"Dr. Zhao, medical technology is progressing so fast. I wish one day diseases like hypertension and diabetes could also be cured."
Wang Yaoqing said with some emotion.
Listening to Zhao Heng, he was also very touched. Now medical technology has progressed to the point where organs can be replaced in humans, so why is it that chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes still require lifelong medication and cannot be completely cured?
"Dr. Zhao, there’s a company banquet in a couple of days, and all invited are liaison officers from partnered hospitals. I wonder if you’ll have time to attend; I’d like to introduce you to everyone."
After a pause, Wang Yaoqing said again.
"Just for dinner?"
Zhao Heng pondered for a moment and said. Truthfully, a partner like Wang Yaoqing is very reassuring, as he considers all the details and reduces a lot of work for Zhao Heng.
So since Wang Yaoqing proposed it, Zhao Heng saw no reason to refuse.
"Yes, just dinner, and I’ll have a car pick you up."
Wang Yaoqing nodded.
"No need for the car, just send me the time and location, and I’ll be there."
Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said. Since they are partners, they’re on the same side, and he doesn’t need to be overly formal.
"Alright then."
Wang Yaoqing agreed happily.
During this period, while liaising with various hospitals, the hospital staff were very interested in Zhao Heng. After all, this project order came directly from above, and without exceptional connections, it wouldn’t be possible to achieve such a feat.
After chatting a bit more, Wang Yaoqing left happily.
By half-past twelve noon, Zhao Heng was having lunch with Xu Man Ni in the cafeteria.
Recently, Xu Man Ni had noticeably become busier due to the upcoming nurse head election, which required a lot of preparation despite her apparent confidence in victory. After all, the position of head nurse is part of the hospital management, and there’s much to deal with.
These days, Zhao Heng had been having lunch with Xu Man Ni at the cafeteria.
"I mentioned meeting you to my parents last night."
Zhao Heng looked up at Xu Man Ni, who appeared slightly tired, sitting across from him, and said slowly.
"Okay."
Xu Man Ni nodded.
"What did Uncle and Aunt say? Is there anything I need to prepare?"
After a pause, Xu Man Ni asked again.
"Nothing specific to prepare, just find some time to meet and get acquainted."
Seeing Xu Man Ni’s tired appearance, Zhao Heng felt a bit distressed. With Xu Man Ni’s family background, there’s no need for her to work so hard.
But since it is her career, Zhao Heng refrained from saying anything otherwise. Moreover, only by being elected as the head nurse would her qualifications advance, allowing her to transfer to a university for a teaching position; otherwise, she wouldn’t meet the requirements.
"Alright, I’ll arrange it."
Xu Man Ni nodded.
