When the Doctor Uses A Hack

This morning, the Johnson Group released a piece of news.

Eckes Corporation, a subsidiary of the Johnson Group, had formally broken away from the Johnson Group. The announcement seemed to cause no great stir.

After all, the Johnson Group's development model was to grow and strengthen itself through a constant assimilation of subsidiaries, which usually developed on their own under Johnson's control.

However, if there was a serious disagreement between a subsidiary and the Johnson headquarters, this kind of situation would arise.

But when Chen Cang saw this news, he was taken aback!

Because the president of Eckes Corporation was Howard himself, and the contract at that time had been signed with Eckes Corporation, a fact Chen Cang remembered clearly.

Now, unexpectedly, Johnson had abandoned Eckes?

For a moment, Chen Cang was silent!

He began to ponder whether this matter had much to do with him.

It didn't take long for the phone to ring.

"Chen, this is Howard!" A familiar accent sounded, seemingly very calm.

Chen Cang nodded, "Yeah, I saw the news, what happened?"

As a partner, Chen Cang also offered his understanding and comfort, and asked why.

Howard let out a bitter laugh, "Philosophical differences. The senior management of the Johnson Group had a dispute over building factories in China and our pricing issues. They thought the investment costs couldn't be recouped."

"Fortunately, with the help of Angel Capital, I exchanged thirty percent of the shares for the freedom to manage! Although it looks like a loss in and out, but... the x-pri technology has matured."

The original Eckes Corporation was not small. After such a back-and-forth ordeal, Johnson deemed x-pri's continued existence was undoubtedly a drain on its capital and amicably parted ways with Howard.

Of course, as part of the development of x-pri technology, Howard either had to give up the patent—in which case Johnson would compensate with a sum of money—or compensate Johnson to buy back the patent.

During this time, Howard had been contacting capital and finally secured a substantial investment, repaying Johnson, but at the cost of thirty percent of the shares.

Though Angel Investment would not interfere with Howard's management and operations and would even provide some assistance.

After listening, Chen Cang could only shrug and said, "Maybe this isn't such a bad thing."

Howard chuckled, accepting his lot, "Well, I might be setting up a factory in China now, but… I no longer have enough money. I don't know if Dr. Chen has any familiar companies that we could collaborate with to establish a factory."

Upon hearing this, Chen Cang paused.

He thought of Anxu Pharmaceuticals, his own company.

After recovering and developing for half a year following the VOLB cough syrup incident, it flourished and had already seized a considerable market share, with its value rising significantly from the original two to three hundred million, now possessing a sizeable capital.

Recently, while chatting with Gu Xin, Chen Cang learned that Gu Xin wasn't ready for blind expansion and had plenty of orders and ample funds on hand.

And actually, Chen Cang might be the most familiar with x-pri technology, having spent a considerable time researching and concluding that it was indeed viable.

Because Chen Cang himself was performing the procedure for mitral valve plasty under a non-stopping heart, the cost of this surgery was even higher than that of an x-pri operation.

Moreover, the crucial point was that this type of surgery was challenging for just anyone to learn, given its high difficulty level.

However, if the x-pri technology could create a guideline, many provincial hospitals would be able to perform it, eliminating the need to travel to the capital for surgery.

Ultimately, it could be a good thing.

Yet, with another thought, Chen Cang realized that while he wasn't particularly wealthy, he knew people who were.

This was an excellent investment opportunity in itself.

So, Chen Cang said, "I have a small company myself, but I know some friends who are relatively more fluid with funds. I think setting up a factory shouldn't be a big issue."

Upon hearing this, Howard's eyes lit up, "I'd really appreciate Dr. Chen taking care of this. After you finish up with this meeting, I'll come to China to find you."

Clearly, Howard was also a man with foresight, having taken note of the Mayo conference that Chen Cang was currently preparing for.

Chen Cang smiled, nodded in agreement, having indeed little interest in going out to socialize at the moment.

After hanging up, Chen Cang decided to contact Teacher Meng in advance.

Of course, Chen Cang wasn't one to swindle his own people.

Although the x-pri technology was Eckes Corporation's product, no one had more confidence in it than Chen Cang, not even Howard.

But after some thought, for safety's sake, Chen Cang pulled out an "Appraisal Card" and took out an x-pri gun stored in a box.

[Appraising…]

[Ding! Appraisal successful!

Product: x-pri Mitral Valve Replacement Device Under Non-Stop Beating Heart.

Product Info: Use of mitral valve replacement…

Version: First Generation.

Potential: Good.]

Chen Cang's primary concern was the potential for widespread application.

[Appraisal Result: Prospects Good!]

Seeing the message, Chen Cang felt more assured; the system was probably not going to let him down.

With this in mind, Chen Cang could rest easy.

Teacher Meng would likely be a good fit.

After all, Teacher Meng was a tycoon herself, and since she also specialized in cardiac surgery, Chen Cang thought it worth discussing the factory collaboration with her.

Upon seeing Chen Cang's call, Meng Xi was quite delighted.

It had been a while since they'd seen each other, and she'd actually missed him.

Yet this lad hadn't even placed a call, making Teacher Meng consider kicking him out of her mentorship!

After some pleasantries, both were quite happy.

But when Chen Cang brought up the x-pri technology, Meng Xi was stunned!

When Meng Xi mentioned the specifics, Chen Cang was baffled!

"How did you know about this item?" Chen Cang asked in astonishment.

Meng Xi couldn't help but shake her head, sighing, "My doctoral thesis at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden was related to this. At that time, Eckes Corporation spent a million US dollars to buy my patent and even invited me to work for them."

"I didn't expect it to come full circle back to me!"

Only then did Chen Cang mention the factory collaboration, and although Meng Xi was very intrigued, she said, "I need to discuss it with my mother, as it's a big deal, and the amount is definitely not small."

Chen Cang nodded.

After hanging up, Chen Cang decided to call the big tycoon!

After all, he was but a sesame seed, while Teacher Meng might be an apple at best, and it was necessary to connect with the watermelon.

Accordingly, Chen Cang dialed Zheng Guotan's phone.

Zheng had always been quite supportive of Chen Cang, so it was only fair they make money together.

And Zheng Guotan already had a team, mature in terms of capital, connections, and relationships, and with his lead, success seemed more likely.