Chapter 427: Chapter 427: The Source is Indeed Abroad
"Alright, I now basically have a grasp of what is happening at the livestock farm. Additionally, I must resolve the subsequent construction and renovation plans for the farm. The main thing our village is lacking at the moment is capital, so I will apply to the higher-ups for more funding. Thus, there’s nothing else we need to do for now; we should concentrate all our efforts on the food processing factory."
"I see the workers have already entered the village and started working in full swing. In that case, will there be any movement in Chenhe Village?"
"As of now, it seems there’s no movement. It shouldn’t be a problem. Alright, you two have been busy with me for two days, so go home and get some good rest today. Tomorrow, after we get to the village committee, I will assign you new tasks."
"Alright, Dr. Liu, if there’s anything, we’ll be in touch whenever needed. Guys, let’s head out."
At the western end of the village, the group split up and departed one by one. Liu Zheng watched their retreating figures and nodded in satisfaction.
The establishment of this team had indeed brought much convenience to him, and it seemed to gradually give him some hope in life.
Yet, each matter was like a puzzle still unsolved. He believed that to unravel everything, he would need some more time.
The key to solving the mystery of the livestock farm lay in the small leaf in his hand. However, he was currently unclear on how to proceed.
As he was deep in thought, heading towards the clinic, Liu Zheng’s phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was Dr. Wang calling.
What a coincidence, Dr. Wang hadn’t contacted him since going there a few days ago. Because he had been preoccupied, Liu Zheng hadn’t paid much mind to it either.
If it weren’t for Dr. Wang’s sudden call, he might have continued to be busy for a while longer.
"Hello, Dr. Wang, how are things on your end? I’ve been busy with the village committee these past two days, so I didn’t get the chance to contact you."
"I’ve safely arrived at their place. Moreover, I managed to extract some things from their home. I now suspect that our previous conjecture is correct. The substance is indeed from abroad, and it seems to be the same virus that my mentor had recorded on his computer."
"That’s right, that’s what we suspected before. Now, we must find the poisoner again. Also, I’ve encountered a strange situation these past two days."
"Oh, a strange situation? Do tell."
"I visited a patient in town who had a special condition. Under the influence of a certain plant, their skin would continuously ulcerate. So at that time, I concluded they must have another toxin in their body. I’ve conducted an investigation through other means and indeed found this toxin present in their system. Furthermore, this toxin entered their bloodstream via a foot ointment, and it remains there to this day."
"Wait, you’re saying there’s a toxin in their body, and there’s also a toxin in my body. When the two toxins mix, they cause the skin to ulcerate and continue to deteriorate. Is that what you mean?"
"Exactly, that’s what I mean. So, I’m trying to investigate who the poisoner is. These kinds of expert poison users are rare in the world; it’s not easy to find them."
"If I’m not wrong, the toxin you’re dealing with is called ’Type A’ toxin. I’ve seen this kind of toxin before."
"What, code H1? But what plant is that? He told me it was a foreign species introduced to our country, and he had planted a whole area of it in his yard."
"Right, only the combination of these two elements can cause such skin ulceration in humans. I’m aware of it. Neither element is problematic on its own when introduced into the human body. Also, the plant you mentioned, if I’m not mistaken, is known abroad as ’Ma Suhua’."
"Ma Suhua?"
"Yes, indeed. It is a foreign species, but it has been popular overseas due to its bright and vibrant flowers, even if it has a limited cultivation range. However, eventually, it was phased out after people discovered some unknown and fatal factors within it."
"So you’re saying there really is such a type of flower, and it truly comes from abroad, right?"
"Absolutely, that’s correct. So, it seems you’ve discovered some critical clues. But I’m unclear about the source of these substances. Moreover, now I’m thinking, since both toxins come from abroad, they likely point to one individual or possibly a company."
"Meaning, a person or the same company imported this foreign plant species, which was then released for use in our country. If that’s the case, we must uncover this thread. Otherwise, there’s too much hidden away."
"Indeed, that’s the situation. The key issue now is to quickly identify the poisoner and his method of poisoning. If this person is truly a master of poisons, then their methods will be extremely sophisticated and hard to track in normal circumstances."
"Alright, Dr. Wang, do your best. Hold the fort for now; I’ve got some urgent matters on my side and can’t come over just yet. I must resolve these issues first, then I can fully commit to developing an antidote."
"Don’t worry, I know what to do. One more thing I’ve noticed—these past few days, the grandfather and grandson show some signs of the virus mutating, so I’m keeping a close eye on them. If needed, send me some antidotes right away. But this time, the virus might have evolved, so you might need to increase the dosage in your remedy."
