Chapter 313 - 223: The Value of a New Drug Worthy of the Forbes Rich List

Chapter 313: Chapter 223: The Value of a New Drug Worthy of the Forbes Rich List

"I’ve already scheduled a time with my uncle-in-law. Let’s go find him."

Today, Lou Musaang was dressed in an elegant, vintage-style Chinese cheongsam. The richly textured print gave her a scholarly yet graceful air.

Combined with her pale skin and the slenderness caused by her illness, her delicate collarbones were slightly prominent, giving her the fragile charm of a young woman yet to blossom.

As the heir to a National Medical Family, Lou Musaang was meticulous about her well-being, even wearing a specially made herbal sachet. When the breeze stirred, it released a very pleasant fragrance.

"Sister Sang, your scent is very unique."

Wu Ting and Lou Musaang walked shoulder to shoulder, and he caught a whiff of a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance.

Lou Musaang looked at Wu Ting, slightly displeased. His words felt a bit too forward and familiar.

But before Lou Musaang could voice her displeasure, Wu Ting took another light sniff.

"It smells like... Angelica root, cyperus, magnolia bud..."

Wu Ting had picked up some knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine from Deputy Director Huang Hong and Director Zhao Jun, so he could identify some of the basic herbs.

Lou Musaang then realized she’d gotten the wrong idea.

A faint blush crept across her pale skin. Due to her health, Lou Musaang had never been in a relationship.

Faced with a handsome younger man like Wu Ting, she felt a natural, instinctive shyness.

Realizing he was simply curious about the herbs, she relaxed and became more open.

She was secretly impressed by the young man’s erudition.

’Then again,’ she thought, ’anyone who could find a formula in ancient National Medicine texts and also earn the esteem of my uncle-in-law, Zhao Jun, must have a solid understanding of the field.’

"Correct. I blended the herbs for this sachet myself... It’s an aromatic formula meant to purify the air and ward off illness. The ingredients are: Atractylodes rhizome, sand ginger, angelica root, sweet flag root, Szechuan lovage root, cyperus, magnolia bud, and a few others."

"It’s what we in National Medicine call ’sachet therapy’..."

Lou Musaang and Wu Ting chatted idly, and soon arrived at Director Zhao Jun’s office.

Just as they were about to enter, Lou Musaang suddenly stopped. Her breathing became ragged, and she seemed to be suffering from chest tightness.

Wu Ting started to ask, but Lou Musaang waved him off.

"It’s nothing, just an old problem of mine. I have a heart condition. If I walk too fast or for too long, I get chest tightness and shortness of breath. When it gets bad, I’ll also feel dizzy and start coughing. I’ll be fine after a short rest."

Lou Musaang spoke about her condition in a very matter-of-fact tone.

"You haven’t had it examined and treated?" Wu Ting asked with concern.

"I have a congenital heart defect. I’ve been to hospitals in Xiao City, Xianglin City, and Qinghe City. It’s a complex cardiovascular malformation with aortic coarctation... The only option is an endovascular stent and an aortic valve replacement. However, my physiology is unusual... and the standard stents available on the market aren’t suitable for me..."

"So for now, conservative treatment is my only option..."

Clearly, Lou Musaang had already exhausted her options with hospitals. Her cardiovascular malformation was extremely severe, and coupled with her unusual physiology, it was not only difficult to implant an aortic valve, but her body would also form blood clots if a standard stent were used. For modern clinical medicine, her case was unsolvable!

A trace of sorrow entered Lou Musaang’s voice as she spoke of her illness. But it wasn’t death itself that she feared; it was leaving her work unfinished.

Looking at Lou Musaang, Wu Ting was reminded of Li Ai—another female scientist who had been completely dedicated to her work in national defense.

After exchanging a few more words with Wu Ting, Lou Musaang found it a little incredible. ’This is the first time I’ve ever opened up so freely and discussed my private life with a man.’

"I’m okay. The situation is manageable for now. Besides, medical science is constantly advancing. Maybe I can hold on long enough for a breakthrough..."

Lou Musaang had come to terms with her condition long ago.

Looking at Lou Musaang, Wu Ting felt a pang of sadness. ’But just because modern medicine has failed,’ he thought, ’doesn’t mean I will.’

"Sister Sang, my graduate advisor is in the cardiac surgery department at Jinggang University Affiliated First Hospital, and I know the directors there quite well. Next time I see them, I’ll ask for a consultation on your behalf. Plus, I’m training in cardiac surgery myself. Maybe I can be of some help with your condition." Wu Ting said with sincerity.

"Sister Sang, when you have a moment, send me your medical records. I’ll take a look and see what I can find."

Seeing his concern, Lou Musaang felt a warmth spread through her. ’He probably can’t help much given his level of experience in cardiac surgery,’ she thought, ’but his kindness means a lot.’

"Okay, it’s a deal then. I’ll be waiting for your breakthrough in endovascular stents and aortic valve replacements."

Lou Musaang thanked him casually.

The two of them entered Zhao Jun’s office one after the other.

A short while later, Zhao Jun also hurried over.

Zhao Jun was quite surprised to see Wu Ting and Lou Musaang together.

He had trouble picturing the two of them together. ’In my mind, Musaang has always been a driven, independent academic prodigy. I’ve never heard of her having any male friends.’

’And now, for the first time ever, she’s arranged this meeting just for Wu Ting.’

’Of course, if it were for anyone else, he would have hesitated, even if Musaang was the one asking. But Wu Ting was a different matter.’

Zhao Jun’s admiration for Wu Ting was no less than Lou Musaang’s.