When the Doctor Uses A Hack

This left Zheng Guotan visibly stunned for a moment!

Because Chen Cang could never afford such an elite bodyguard on his own.

Thinking of Jiang Jingyu and the others, Zheng Guotan quickly understood: Chen Cang was clearly being treated as a "nationally protected asset" this time.

The three of them found a quiet spot to talk.

After sitting down, Meng Wanrong was the first to speak:

"Professor Chen is truly remarkable for winning first place on behalf of our country and bringing glory to the nation!"

Chen Cang smiled lightly, "Thanks for your kind words, Miss Meng."

Chen Cang had a short conversation with Zheng Guotan at noon, during which Meng Wanrong's name had come up.

As a star entrepreneur from Dongyang Province, the two had interacted before.

Unlike Zheng Guotan, Meng Wanrong was a highly educated professional who had built Wannian Medical from the ground up.

Her research team was a top-tier group of elites hailing from all over the world, a result of Meng Wanrong's personal experiences studying abroad.

She began her entrepreneurial journey at thirty, and in less than 20 years, her company's market value approached 20 billion yuan.

However…

That wasn't the most important part.

Zheng Guotan had once said that the development of Wannian Medical had a significant official backing.

To put it simply, a major figure stood firmly behind Meng Wanrong.

Zheng Guotan even believed that Meng Wanrong met all their criteria for a business partner.

Wannian Medical, as a publicly listed company, boasted a stable market, mature development, and powerful support behind the scenes.

The three of them talked for quite some time, but at the very least, this conversation proved to be immensely valuable.

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The next morning's conference didn't differ much from the first day.

Various new medical devices were showcased.

However, as the conference progressed to this stage, it was already nearing its end.

Compared to these products, the attendees were far more eager for the afternoon's award ceremony.

The morning session concluded.

This trip to the UAE had been immensely rewarding for Chen Cang.

He felt that hosting such conferences served a meaningful purpose.

For instance, interdisciplinary talent was urgently needed in modern clinical practice—individuals who could balance clinical thinking with research and development capabilities.

For Chen Cang, this experience broadened his horizons significantly.

As the award ceremony began, a man stepped onto the stage.

The man was an Arab, tall in stature, dressed in a traditional Arabian Dishdasha robe, exuding a unique aura.

Chen Cang had seen his name before on the conference's official website—Cambell.

He was a world-class top expert in cardiovascular surgery.

It was through his efforts that this year's Expo was held in the UAE capital.

"This year's Expo has been extraordinary. Thanks to participants from all over the world, we've witnessed remarkable changes and the vigorous development of the medical industry, making the Expo truly…"

After an elaborate introduction, Cambell smiled and said, "Now, let me announce today's award winners!"

As soon as he spoke those words, the room instantly fell silent.

"The 2020 Medical Expo Excellence Award goes to Philips from the Netherlands…"

As Cambell read out the winner, applause erupted from the audience.

Congratulations to Philips for securing another international award.

This was undoubtedly great news for Philips' stock prices.

However!

What everyone anticipated the most was still the first prize.

Would it be Johnson & Johnson's heart assist circulatory device?

Or Chen Cang's elephant trunk stent from China?

Medtronic's artificial pancreas was seen as an outdated innovation, and landing third place was already considered an overperformance, earning them plenty of respect.

At that moment, the entire venue fell into a hush.

In the vast conference hall, everyone awaited Cambell's announcement for the second-place winner.

The reason wasn't that the second-place winner was particularly favored, but because this meant the championship would be narrowed down to just two contenders.

Being second place was essentially synonymous with elimination.

At this very moment, in a time zone four hours ahead, people in China couldn't predict what would happen in the UAE four hours later.

Xiao Runfang, Cao Yu, and others were already sitting anxiously in their office, waiting restlessly.

That Chen Cang would win an award was something they had anticipated.

But just as Qi Lianshan had said, Chen Cang's goal this time was first place.

This made Xiao Runfang find it somewhat unbelievable.

However, the developments thus far clearly followed the trajectory outlined by Qi Lianshan.

The moment of the championship showdown was upon them!

Xiao Runfang had to admit, at this moment, he was a little nervous.

He even began to feel excited!

To be frank, Xiao Runfang, Cao Yu, and even Qi Lianshan were all incredibly thrilled.

Winning first place for Chen Cang would carry an immeasurable weight of honor!

From the Excellence Award to the third-place announcement, Chen Cang's name had not been mentioned.

They had never once imagined that Chen Cang could secure first place.

It was at this moment that Qi Lianshan turned to look at Xiao Runfang, then at Cao Yu.

"If Chen Cang wins first place, what do you plan to do?"

Qi Lianshan's question interrupted their thoughts immediately.

Although the question seemed unnecessary, it was indeed imminent.

The Medical Expo had been held 23 times, and China had never won any award at this event.

If Chen Cang won first place and there was no reward, it would be simply unacceptable.

This was not just a national-level honor.

It was also a personal achievement.

Thinking of this, Xiao Runfang suddenly realized that they had to secure the highest possible rewards for Chen Cang, no matter what!

Cao Yu silently nodded as well, already calculating how to address the matter with Chen Cang afterward.

At that moment, Xiao Runfang's phone rang.

Upon seeing the caller ID, Xiao Runfang's expression changed, and he quickly got up to take the call outside: "Hello, Secretary Wang."

"Director Xiao, the leader would like to have a word with you. Is this a convenient time?"

Xiao Runfang found a quiet spot.

Before long, a man's voice came through the phone, strong and assertive yet steady.

After hanging up, Xiao Runfang couldn't help but fall into silence.

She truly hadn't expected that Chen Cang had already entered the radar of the leadership.

Chen Cang's interactions with Xiao Runfang were entirely due to the unique nature of the Health Commission's work.

Additionally, institutions like the Emergency Center and Xiehe Hospital held high administrative ranks, so interactions were only natural.

But crossing from the ministerial level to the central level was like breaching the blood-brain barrier.

Being noticed at that level—it was incredibly difficult.

Returning to the office, Cao Yu glanced at Xiao Runfang, looking thoughtful but refraining from asking.

Xiao Runfang turned her attention back to the screen in front of them...

Amidst the anticipation of the entire audience,

Cambell began to announce: "The second place goes to Johnson & Johnson from the United States. Their heart assist circulatory arrest device has brought more possibilities to cardiac surgery!"

With this proclamation,

The results were out!

As the applause broke out,

Johnson & Johnson realized they had lost this time.

However, Joe Boyen of Johnson & Johnson was visibly unwilling to accept the result after hearing the announcement.

The heart assist circulatory arrest device had been their flagship project for the year.

If they had secured first place at the Expo, the promotional value would have been immense.