Upon hearing Charlie’s words, James Smith felt a wave of shock wash over him.


    As the head of the FDA, he held a prestigious position not just in the United States but within an elite social circle as well.


    Charlie’s seemingly casual suggestion, which implied that he should resign and relinquish everything he had tirelessly worked for, waspletely unexpected.


    Noticing James’s momentary confusion, Charlie remarked lightly, “This is merely my personal rmendation. Take your time to think it over. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you.”


    With that, he turned to Fei Kexin and said, “Miss Fei, shall we go?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Fei Kexin nodded, gestured politely, and replied, “Of course, Mr. Wade, please.”


    James watched as Charlie and Fei Kexin entered the elevator, the doors closing slowly, but he remained kneeling in ce, frozen in thought.


    A colleague approached to assist him, but he waved them off, indicating he needed a moment alone.


    After a brief pause, as ifing to a realization, he took out his phone and dialed the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, his direct superior.


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    When the call connected, the Secretary asked, “Hey James, what’s on your mind?”


    James replied earnestly, “Mr. Secretary, I am formally requesting my resignation. I wish to no longer hold any position within the FDA.”


    The Secretary responded in disbelief, “James, what’s going on? If I recall correctly, you once told me during our college days that leading the FDA was your greatest aspiration. And now, just two years in, you want to resign?!”


    Smith answered resolutely, “Yes, I’ve made my decision to step down from the FDA and take Jimmy to China.”


    “To China?” the Secretary inquired, surprised. “Are you nning to take Jimmy to seek out Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical?”


    Smith hesitated, letting out a sigh. “Partially. I recently met someone from Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical, but it seems they have no intention of providing me with more Jiuxuan reconstituted pills. Right now, my only option is to take Jimmy to China for some charitable work and hope for a chance…”


    The Secretary remained silent for about ten seconds before responding with resignation, “I’ve heard from the head of Mayo about Jimmy’s condition, and it appears that Jiu Xuan Zaizao Wan is indeed the only viable option…”


    With a heavy sigh, he added, “James, I understand that Jimmy means everything to you. Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t argue. Go ahead and write your resignation letter, and I’ll expedite the process.”


    “Thank you, Xavier! I appreciate it,” Smith replied gratefully. “I’ll send you the resignation report as soon as I can!”


    ……


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