Eagle Country, Minnesota.
"What? Can I participate in the clinical trial of Xiaofu Ning's new drug? That's great."
Jim hung up the phone and shouted excitedly, waving his clenched fists in the air to vent his joy.
He stuffed his cell phone into his trouser pocket and rushed out the door, wanting to tell Jamie the good news.
Since the last drug-buying incident, the relationship between the two has taken a further step, from fishing friends to a true brotherhood.
As soon as he rushed out of the yard, he saw Jamie running wildly in this direction, screaming in excitement as he ran.
"Jim, did you get the call? I'm going to test the medicine tomorrow."
Jim stood there, opened his arms, and embraced Jamie warmly.
"Man, I received the notification too. It seems we can travel together."
Jamie laughed and was very happy: "My son also passed, and our whole family will go."
Jim couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This action was really fast. I didn't expect that the problem would be solved like this. It's like a dream."
Jamie smiled and said: "Of course it's because we did a great job and put the authorities under pressure, otherwise they wouldn't have compromised so quickly."
Jim's expression became serious: "At first, they refused to admit their claims. It was not until the country in the east came forward that they took quick action. It seems that the pressure from the outside cannot be ignored."
"That's nature, double pressure, nature inspires double power of action." Jamie said nonchalantly: "Never mind it, as long as the result is good."
Jim spit on the ground and cursed: "What a fart. This matter can be solved only by external pressure. We are also taking Sanqing medicine. Our situation has not changed at all. This place is still a shithole. We are still the same smelly, hard rock in the shithole.”
Jamie shrugged: "The nuclear power plant has been shut down for rectification. This is at least a good thing."
"Haha." Jim sneered and said no more.
Jamie wisely changed the subject and asked, "Where's little Jim? Is he okay?"
Jim shook his head: "He goes to school in another place and is less affected by the pollution, so he doesn't need it for the time being."
"That's good, we'll go to St. Mary's Hospital tomorrow." Jamie patted his shoulder and grinned.
Early the next morning, the two drove out happily.
Just a few minutes after setting out on the road, Jim accidentally looked out the window and suddenly his eyes froze.
I saw the nuclear power plant in the distance, with white smoke constantly rising from the towering chimneys.
He patted Jamie hard and said in shock: "Look at the chimney of the nuclear power plant. Why is there white mist?"
Jamie glanced at the back seat, shrugged and said, "Dude, don't make a fuss, this is white water vapor, there is no radiation, don't yell, don't scare the children."
Jim glared at him fiercely: "Nonsense, but wasn't the nuclear power plant shut down for rectification?"
Jamie was stunned for a moment: "You mean, they secretly restarted it again?"
Jim suddenly started to curse: "Fake, isn't this obvious?"
"But, this is too obvious. If you are caught, don't you have to be fined again?" Jamie scratched his head and couldn't figure out why.
"You are still too naive. Can they start it secretly without permission? The fine is nothing. I have heard that the government will charge a million US dollars in processing fees to dispose of a piece of waste. As long as it is secretly discharged By removing ten tons of waste, we can save ten million, which is enough to pay for our medical expenses.”
"Ah, this..." Jamie opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a long time.
He was really shocked by the naughty operation of the nuclear power plant. In fact, when he thought about it carefully, it seemed that the nuclear power plant really didn't care about the life and death of the people nearby. He was fined because Sanqing's medicine could treat radiation sickness, and he was willing to pay some money to calm the trouble. .
If there is really no cure, the other party may not pay a dime in compensation and let them fend for themselves.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little depressed.
After protesting for so long, the result is still the same and nothing has changed the reality.
Just because of the elimination of radiation, their lives were preserved and they could continue to live.
"Alas, we are not rocks after all, we are just ants who fell into a shit pit. We have nothing to do except struggle to escape." Jamie smiled bitterly and said mockingly to himself.
Jim's face turned gloomy and he drove the car without saying a word.
The two fell into silence, and soon St. Mary's Hospital arrived.
After a series of signatures, physical examination, and a series of operations, I successfully became a drug tester.
When Jim was about to go to the ward, he was stopped by a doctor.
"Jim, male, 45 years old, 6 feet tall, weighs 86 kilograms, has a 3-year history of hypertension. He is currently participating in a clinical trial of Xiefu Ning due to chronic radiation sickness? Is the information correct?"
The doctor turned over the documents in his hand and asked expressionlessly.
"That's right, what's wrong? Is something wrong?" Jim looked at the other person with confusion on his face.
"That's right. I also have a new long-term clinical project here, related to Xiaofu Ning. I think your conditions are more suitable. I would like to ask if you are interested?"
"What conditions? Not my friend Jamie?"
"We mainly recruit middle-aged and elderly people, preferably those with some underlying diseases. Your friend Jamie is not yet 40 and is healthier than you, so of course not."
Jim was stunned for a moment. After thinking about it for a moment, it seemed reasonable, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
"It sounds very good. Please tell me what clinical trial it is first."
The doctor then showed a smile and introduced slowly.
"Come, please sit down and let me explain it to you in detail. In fact, you may not know that Xiaofuning was originally developed as an antioxidant catalyst. Eliminating radiation damage is not its main function."
"There has always been a free radical aging hypothesis in the medical community. Due to the imbalance of oxidation and antioxidant balance, the body is not able to completely eliminate free radicals produced by metabolism in the body, which in turn leads to the accumulation of oxidative damage, which is the cause of aging and related diseases."
"This is because free radicals, as strong oxidants, can cause protein and nucleic acid denaturation and lipid peroxidation, and the content of their metabolite malondialdehyde increases, which in turn enhances oxidative stress and damages cells and tissues, leading to or accelerating aging."
"To put it in layman's terms, your high blood pressure, or even aging, may be the result of a decrease in the body's ability to synthesize antioxidant enzymes and an excess of free radicals."
"Xiaofuning has many effects. In addition to anti-radiation, it can also promote the synthesis of antioxidant enzymes in the body and restore the body's antioxidant capacity, thereby enhancing immunity, eliminating inflammation, and delaying aging."
"Of course, aging is not actually a disease, but a systemic result of the decline in human body function."
"Unfortunately, the free radical hypothesis of aging has always been just a theory and has not been clinically proven."
The doctor said with excitement: "Sanqing Group is very ambitious. They want to conduct a long-term clinical trial to conduct antioxidant research to confirm the close connection between free radicals and aging."
"The experiment will recruit tens of thousands of volunteers around the world and divide them into a control group and an experimental group. Under the same living conditions, the experimental group will take Xiaofuning for a long time, and the control group will take a placebo. Let's see what happens in 5 and 10 years. In terms of time span, whether improving the body's antioxidant capacity and restoring the oxidative balance in the body can delay aging."
"For up to five years, you have to take this medicine, report for physical examinations regularly, and record your diet and physical health. Of course, in the later period, the frequency of physical examinations will decrease a lot, and it may be through telephone follow-up. track."
"Let me remind you that this drug has not been verified in a large number of cases. We don't know yet whether it will have any side effects when taken for a long time."
"In addition, we are not very sure about the efficacy of the drug. It is likely that after one or two years, there will be no progress, or it will be found that it has no effect in delaying aging, and the trial will be stopped directly at that time."
"Anyway, I've told you all the possibilities."
"This is a clinical trial with unclear results, but it is also a basic scientific research of great significance."
"How about it? Do you still want to participate after hearing this?"
"I do." Jim agreed immediately without any hesitation.
The doctor had a look of surprise on his face and said, "Jim, don't you need to think about it again? You can give me an answer a few days later. There's no rush."
"No need." Jim shook his head and stretched out his hand: "Where is the informed consent form? I can sign it right away."
The doctor raised his eyebrows and handed over a document.
Jim didn't even look at it. He turned to the last page and signed it eagerly. Only then did he feel completely relieved.
Now it's better, I'm no longer afraid of the radiation from nuclear power plants.
As early as when he saw the nuclear power plant spraying white mist again and restarting, he had always had a strong sense of crisis. He always felt that this time the nuclear wastewater pollution would not end like this.
After the black-hearted capitalists get a taste of the sweetness, they will never stop and will only intensify their efforts.
As a resident living nearby, he will naturally bear the brunt and will continue to suffer from the accumulated harm of radioactive elements.
Only by participating in long-term clinical trials of Xiaofu Ning can we minimize the damage in the body and survive for a long time.
The side effects of drugs are no longer within his scope of consideration. After all, Sanqing's drugs have never heard of serious adverse reactions.
If pharmaceutical companies dare to conduct long-term clinical trials, they must have their own considerations and responses to adverse reactions.
In this regard, China's Sanqing can be said to be conscientious capitalists, and their reputation is much better than that of capitalists like Eagle Country.
At least Sanqing still has a bottom line, and what it has always been doing is treating illnesses and saving people.
Faced with this big pie falling from the sky, Jim agreed immediately, for fear that the other party would regret it.
The only thing he regrets now is that this clinical project seems to only recruit middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years old. His relatives cannot participate, and even his good friend Jamie is excluded because he is under age.
"In any case, if this drug is really effective in anti-aging, it would be a real miracle, and I will at least contribute a small amount of power to it."
Jim comforted himself: "Just wait for 5 years. They can afford to wait for 5 years. When the drugs are on the market, they can also take anti-aging drugs."
"Very good, Jim, then you can participate in this Phase III clinical trial first. This is the early part of the anti-aging trial. After the trial is over, I will come to you and continue the next course of treatment."
The doctor was very satisfied with his attitude and extended his hand with a smile: "The barbecue in the hospital cafeteria is very delicious and is widely praised among patients. I hope you like it."
The two smiled at each other and held their hands tightly together.
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Sakura Country, Osaka Detention Center.
Yasuo Nishimura sat in a closed room, wearing prison uniform, looking numbly at the lawyer opposite.
The lawyer said with a smile: "Nishimura-kun, congratulations. Your application for medical parole has been approved. You can go to Jingdong First Affiliated Hospital for treatment in the afternoon."
"Since the victim's life is not in danger, you only attempted the murder this time, and the circumstances are excusable. Many people are supporting you. We have great confidence in the case. It may be difficult to avoid guilt, but the maximum sentence is 1- 3 years."
"Besides, you are seriously ill and in urgent need of treatment. You can also apply for probation for three years. In this way, you may be able to stay in the prison for up to one year."
"During the medical treatment, you can also see your family members. Except that you cannot leave the hospital, you are no different from ordinary patients. When you are discharged in good health and behave better, you can return home and reunite with your relatives soon."
The corners of Nishimura Yasuo's eyes twitched, and there was no trace of joy on his face. He murmured to himself: "I would rather trade this life for his. It's a pity that I missed it."
The lawyer smiled awkwardly and advised: "The result is already very ideal. The nuclear power plant is shut down, the victims receive compensation, and the sick can receive free treatment. This is all because of you, Nishimura-kun. You have now become Sakura A hero of the country.”
"Your family is deeply proud of you, your peers are praising you, and the people also admire you."
"When you go back, they will greet you like a hero, and your reputation will be engraved in people's hearts."
Nishimura Yasuo showed a smile that was uglier than crying, his lips trembled, and he struggled to say a few words.
"But, but, I can't fish anymore."
The lawyer consoled him: "Don't worry, with your great contribution, the Fisheries Association will definitely arrange a new job for you."
"The top priority is to cure the disease. Fortunately, with Sanqing's anti-cancer drugs, leukemia is no longer an incurable disease. I believe that after a period of treatment, you will be cured soon."
"And we have also applied for a clinical trial quota for you, that is, Xiaofu Ning, which has a very powerful therapeutic effect on radiation sickness. It only takes two courses of treatment to cure the disease."
"You can participate after your leukemia is cured. In this way, the adverse effects of this nuclear pollution on your body can be completely eliminated."
Nishimura Yasuo twitched the corner of his mouth and nodded slowly: "Thank you, you are very thoughtful."
The lawyer saw that he was still expressionless and showed no joy at all. He was a little puzzled, but he didn't ask any more questions. After explaining some precautions again, he left.
When the door closed behind the lawyer, Nishimura Yasuo was alone.
He finally couldn't bear it anymore, and the sadness deep in his heart surged out like a tide.
Two lines of tears flowed down. Like a child who had lost his parents, he threw himself on the table and cried hysterically.
"Ah, ah, ah, no more fishing."
"The jobs of three generations of grandparents are just gone."
"Damn it, why didn't I aim a little and shoot at the heart and head?"
"Oh, oh, oh, grandpa, dad, I'm sorry for you..."
