“Okay,” Charlie replied. “See youter.”
“Okay, Mr. Wade, see youter,” came the response.
Fifteen minutester, Fei Kexin’s helicopter touched down on the rooftop of the Shangri-La Hotel.
Charlie, apanied by Xion, Isaac Cameron, and Don Albert, boarded the helicopter together.
Half an hour flew by, and the helicopter soared over a secluded building on the outskirts of New York City.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
This structure is the medical technology center of the Fei family.
It stands as the lone edifice within a two-kilometer radius, boasting twenty-five stories, all under tight security.
Upon disembarking from the helicopter, Fei Kexin stepped forward confidently and began to exin to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, this medical technology center is funded by my grandfather. Its primary focus is to develop and test cutting-edge treatments and technologies. We have the most advanced systems here, including proton therapy and cellr immunotherapy for cancer, making it the best in the world.”
Suddenly, Fei Kexin recalled something and added, “Oh, Mr. Wade, you must have heard of the Mayo Clinic, right? It’s often regarded as the leading cancer hospital globally.”
“Yes, I’ve heard of it,” Charlie nodded in acknowledgment. “Mayo has a longstanding reputation, and it’s hard to find someone who isn’t aware of it.”<fn5b3d> Readplete version only at F?ndNovel</fn5b3d>
Fei Kexin smiled gently, saying, “Our cancer team oveps with Mayo’s members by over 60%. Some of their top experts also work here, and in terms of cutting-edge research, we actually surpass Mayo. After all, they have to consider profit, but here, profit is not our priority.”
She continued, “Additionally, we host some of the top organ transnt centers in the U.S., elite cancer diagnosis and treatment teams, leading cardiovascr, cerebrovascr, and anti-aging research teams. Our underground freezing center on the fifth floor is designed to operate for 300 years. My grandfather always said that if he passes away, he wishes to be frozen here, leaving a possibility for revival in the future. Who knows? Technology in two or three hundred years might hold the key to bringing him back.”
Charlie nodded thoughtfully and remarked, “It sounds like running such a medical research institution must be a significant financial burden for the Fei family every year.”
Fei Kexin sighed and replied, “We’re looking at an annual cost of at least one billion US dors. During peak times, we’ve spent two to three billion dors in a year.”
She added, “Nheless, while we don’t chase profitability here, we do generate revenue. Some of our sessful research oues can bemercialized, bringing in substantial ie. Currently, over 70% of our costs can be recouped. In the medical field, despite the high initial investment, developing a top-tier drug or innovative treatment can yield ten to twenty billion dors annually. Of course, there’s always the risk that betting on a single product might lead to losses.”
Charlie agreed, saying, “In the medical industry, the greatest risk is often the unwillingness to invest in research and development. Some pharmaceuticalpanies sit on numerous drugs for years, failing to contribute to society, while others require significant R&D investment to make a difference.”
Fei Kexin nodded seriously. “You’re absolutely right, Mr. Wade. Research and development are crucial in healthcare. Since taking over the Fei family’s interests, I’ve not only maintained the budget but increased it by 30% to 50% to ensure flexibility.”
As they conversed, they arrived at the elevator entrance on the top floor.
Just then, the elevator doors opened, revealing three men stepping out. One of them instantly recognized Charlie and eximed, “Mr. Wade! Oh my God! It’s really you, Mr. Wade!”
Charlie frowned slightly as he looked at the enthusiastic man before him and realized it was James Smith, the head of the U.S. FDA, whom he had previously interacted with!<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>