When James Smithid eyes on Charlie, he was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy and an electric thrill, as if he had just grasped a life-saving straw in a dire moment.


    Curiously, Charlie asked, “Mr. Smith, what brings you here?”


    Smith instinctively replied with respect, “Mr. Wade, the FDA is engaged in several clinical projects in coboration with the Fairfield Medical Technology Center. I came today toplete some routine tasks…”


    Before Charlie could respond, Smith suddenly knelt down, tears welling up in his eyes, and eximed, “Mr. Wade, I have been yearning to meet you again since this ordeal began, but I haven’t had the opportunity. I’ve visited Aurous Hill several times, yet the folks at Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical and the Fifth Master Don have been unwilling to assist me in making connections… That Fifth Master even charged me multiple referral fees without offering any help…”


    Don Albert, who stood behind Charlie, scoffed, “You foreign devil, wanting to see Mr. Wade under false pretenses! Don’t think I don’t know your intentions. You’re just looking to find Master Wade to purchase Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills for reverse research and development! Let me be clear: I won’t refund a single cent of the introduction fee you paid, so go ahead and sue me if you dare!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Smith was taken aback, realizing that Don Albert was indeed with Charlie.


    He quickly rified to Charlie, “Mr. Wade… I’m not seeking you out for the purpose of reverse engineering Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills. As the FDA head, my genuine desire is to introduce Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills into the U.S. market…”


    He continued, “Moreover, my son is suffering… The twenty boxes of Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills I purchased from you earlier were taken by the privileged elite in the White House. There are very few Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills left that can actually aid in my son’s treatment. His condition had finally shown some improvement, but without the Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills, things have deteriorated again…”


    As he spoke, emotion overtook him, and he choked out, “Mr. Wade, my son is just twelve years old and has been battling cancer for years. If he doesn’t receive help soon, he may not survive this summer!”<fn4a09> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? fι?dnοvel</fn4a09>


    Charlie looked at him, offered a gentle smile, and said, “Smith, Jiuxuan Pharmaceuticals is eager to bring Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills to the U.S. market, but I believe you know what’s happened better than anyone.”


    “Initially, it was due to your own arrogance and bias that you dismissed our drug outright, while also speaking ill of the Manager at Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical. It was the Manager’spassion for the child that led him to leave you a box of Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills despite your ungratefulness!”


    “Later, you acquired our medicines only to attempt reverse research and development. Don’t think I’m ignorant of this. The U.S. prides itself on being a country that respects intellectual property rights, yet the FDA has shamelessly coborated with the military to reverse-engineer our drug, showing apleteck of professional ethics and disregard for intellectual property!”


    Charlie continued, “Furthermore, Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical has seen a surge of American agents, many of whom were sent here by the U.S. military and CIA. What do you think their purpose was in infiltrating Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical? I shouldn’t need to spell it out for you.”


    Smith felt a wave of shame wash over him.


    As the head of the FDA, he was all too aware of the situation.


    After proving the remarkable efficacy of Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills against cancer, the White House was eager to obtain the core form for this medicine.


    In the U.S., although there’s frequent talk of respecting intellectual property rights, it’s often a facade.


    If a book like Harry Potter, penned by J.K. Rowling, while profitable,cks strategic value for the U.S., the White House wouldn’t consider infringing upon it.


    However, if a foreign entity discovers patents with significant strategic importance, the White House will undoubtedly prioritize acquiring that technology.


    The true magic of Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills lies in their ability to improve any cancer patient’s condition, regardless of the type or stage of cancer, even in cases of widespread metastasis or organ failure. As long as patients take this medicine, they can experience immediate benefits!


    If this medicine were merely a profit-driven venture, it would attract wealth from across the globe. Those diagnosed with cancer, whether rich or poor, would likely deplete their life savings to obtain Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical’s offerings.


    But if treated as a strategic asset, it could not only generate revenue from other nations but also serve as a bargaining chip for greater concessions in negotiations.


    Thus, the White House’s first thought upon encountering such a valuable asset is that they must secure it!


    Seeing Charlie’s discontent, Smith stammered, “Mr. Wade, the matters you’re discussing are beyond my control. I’m simply the head of the FDA, responsible for drug approval and oversight. I truly cannot interfere with the military’s or CIA’s actions…”


    With that, Smith gazed at Charlie with desperation and pleaded, “Mr. Wade, I implore you to see me as a father of a child with cancer and sell me some Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills to help save my son…”


    Charlie smiled gently and replied, “I’m afraid I must inform you that due to the limited raw materials and production capacity for Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills, Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical has made the difficult decision to indefinitely withdraw from all overseas markets. Please understand, this means we’re stepping back from all international markets, not just the U.S.”