Chapter 263 - 205: Praised to the Heavens! The Final Immunology Showdown

Chapter 263: Chapter 205: Praised to the Heavens! The Final Immunology Showdown

The invitation from GSK’s general manager struck everyone like a thunderclap.

"Wu Ting actually published a special feature in Cell!"

"He actually received an invitation to collaborate with GSK for a starting salary of two million pounds! That’s insane!"

"What did he do to deserve that? This is GSK we’re talking about!"

The students and faculty in attendance were utterly stunned. It was only then that they realized this grand lecture had been organized specifically for Wu Ting and a potential collaboration on his project!

Many had heard of Wu Ting’s "One-Yuan Project" before, but at the time, they had all dismissed it with a laugh, paying it no mind. Now, it turned out his project had already yielded such incredible results.

"A negative immunomodulatory mechanism that could potentially revolutionize the entire diagnostic and treatment system for HBV-related primary liver cancer!"

Yan Xi and Wang Nanjin stared wide-eyed at Wu Ting in the front row. ’He’s really this brilliant?’

That was the world-renowned journal Cell!

Beyond the lecture hall, viewers watching the livestream flooded the chat with comments, showering him with praise and expressions of awe.

In the Department of Surgical Oncology at Xiao City People’s Hospital, Director You Wei had been leisurely sipping his tea. He nearly choked.

’GSK, just like Jin Pharmaceutical Group, actually offered Wu Ting such an astronomical salary and is preparing for an amicable negotiation!’

’A special feature in Cell!’

After all these years, You Wei had never even managed to publish a single paper in that journal, yet this young doctor had accomplished it with ease.

’Treating HBV-related primary liver cancer with a negative immunomodulatory mechanism... he actually found a viable path. That’s truly next-level!’

You Wei was considered a major figure in the field of oncology. If what he was hearing was true, then Wu Ting’s project was indeed worthy of investment and collaboration from these top pharmaceutical companies.

Watching the livestream, You Wei felt a flush of shame and irritation. After a moment’s thought, he secretly logged into the admin page of his Kuaiyin account and changed the visibility of his pinned commentary video—the one that had garnered so many likes and shares—to "private."

Just as You Wei finished, the presentation from the next top pharmaceutical group began on the livestream.

"...We at Johnson & Johnson’s Southern Country division, founded in 1886, are renowned worldwide as the largest and most diversified company of medical, healthcare, and consumer care products..."

"...Since establishing our first joint venture in the Jin Country, Johnson & Johnson has consistently led the industry, bringing health to hundreds of millions of families with innovative, high-quality products and services. Today, our operations in the Jin Country are concentrated in three main sectors: consumer products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. We employ tens of thousands of people in cities like Qinghe City, Xianglin City, and Haojing..."

"...If our group has the opportunity to collaborate with Jinggang University Medical College and Dr. Wu Ting’s team, we are prepared to invest in a new, fully-integrated R&D and production facility here in Xiao City. This base will focus on the in-depth development and manufacturing of innovative drugs, medical technologies, and devices in the field of hepatitis..."

"Our group has come to Jinggang University Medical College with the utmost sincerity. We will also be opening thirty targeted positions with a starting annual salary of 130,000 Jin Yuan. As for you, Dr. Wu Ting, should you agree to a close partnership with Johnson & Johnson, we would like to invite you to serve as the regional director of our R&D and production base in Xiao City!"

"You will have full autonomy over research and personnel, and we will provide continuous funding based on the progress and results of your R&D. Dr. Wu, choosing Johnson & Johnson will absolutely ensure the best possible development and the strongest support for both your career and your project!"

"Globally, Johnson & Johnson offers the most advanced research facilities, equipment, and personnel support!"

On the stage, the president of Johnson & Johnson’s Jin Country division confidently and assertively laid out his company’s advantages for Wu Ting.

Gasps of amazement and envy filled the lecture hall as the audience listened to the terms offered by Johnson & Johnson’s Jin Country president.

Regional director of the R&D and production base in Xiao City!

This was a bona fide R&D base custom-built for Wu Ting. The investment would surely be in the tens of millions, at minimum.

The fame and fortune Wu Ting stood to gain were almost unimaginable!

Everyone could feel the sincerity and sheer extravagance of Johnson & Johnson’s offer.

In the livestream chat, a flood of comments scrolled by.

"So awesome! Investing in a whole R&D and production base for one person and one project. That’s a power move!"

"This Wu Ting’s luck is insane. He’s reached the peak of his life right out of the gate."

"That’s what you expect from a top international pharma company!"

"But if he accepts the offer from Johnson & Johnson, there will probably be a lot of strings attached. They’ll definitely have performance requirements."

"With Johnson & Johnson’s full backing and their R&D capabilities, that’s not an issue. We’re all in our twenties, but the gap between us is just too huge."

"I’m so impressed!"

"Johnson & Johnson played their trump card. I wonder what Pfizer’s going to offer. Can’t wait to see."

"I came for an academic lecture and ended up watching a top-tier corporate showdown... Jinggang University Medical College is on another level!"

"I just checked the official website for Cell, and it’s true! They announced Wu Ting’s special feature a week ago. And did you guys know? Professor Lin Ning from the HHMI Research Institute is in Xiao City primarily for Wu Ting!"

"The HHMI Research Institute has already taken an interest in Wu Ting. If Professor Lin Ning’s evaluation goes well, he could receive a grant from them—completely unconditional funding!"