As expected, when Charlie Wade mentioned that he and Lin Wan’er had not evenpleted their studies at Pheasant University, the crowd quickly became more considerate and dropped any further inquiries about their educational background.


    Arlo Hu, concerned that Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er might feel inferior due to their schooling, smiled and said, “Honestly, it doesn’t really matter if you attend a prestigious university or not, or even if you go to university at all. What truly counts is living a happy life.”<fnd124> Official source is find·novel</fnd124>


    “Absolutely!” Arlo’s girlfriend, Hallie, chimed in. “Studying can be quite dull. My parents have been pushing me academically since kindergarten, all the way until I got into Tsinghua University. They even wanted me to prepare for Harvard for my graduate studies. Earlier this year, I finally received my admission notice from Harvard. Just when I booked my flight to the United States, I was diagnosed with glioma, which is growing on my brain stem. Unfortunately, surgery isn’t an option for me, and I’m unsure how much time I have left. Now they realize that my health is far more crucial than their academic ambitions.”


    Lin Wan’er, taken aback, asked, “You have glioma?”


    “Yes,” Hallie nodded, speaking with a calm demeanor. “The incidence rate is less than one in ten thousand, yet here I am.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Arlo Hu added with a smile, “My situation is quite simr to Hallie’s. I was diagnosed with advanced lung cancerst year, specifically small cell lung cancer. I’ve smoked before, but I’ve never touched marijuana, which is rampant in the U.S. It turns out that I have this advanced cancer with no effective treatment avable, so I’m just trying to enjoy life.”


    Lin Wan’er instinctively remarked, “Advanced small cell lung cancer can be treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Yes, targeted therapies can also yield rtively good results, so don’t give up on yourself.”


    Arlo Hu smiled and replied, “I haven’t given up either. I came to China from the United States to participate in the clinical trial of Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical’s ‘Jiuxuan Zaizao Pill.’ I’ve heard it has a good therapeutic effect for almost any kind of cancer. The doctors advised me to try and see if I could secure a spot, but once I arrived, I realized thepetition was incredibly fierce. Even James Smith, the former director of the U.S. FDA, couldn’t get a spot for his son, let alone someone like me.”


    Hallie interjected, “That’s not entirely urate. Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical’s quota allocation isn’t based on wealth or power; it’s about necessity. All participants in clinical trials are cancer patients. At least 30% have been dered by doctors to have less than six months to live. There are hundreds of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, and many are children. It’s nearly impossible for those of us in our twenties to secure a spot.”


    Charlie asked curiously, “Hallie, did you also sign up for Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical’s clinical trial?”


    Hallie nodded, “Yes, I applied, but I wasn’t selected. The review process at Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical is somewhat like a miseryparison. They assess who is the sickest first, then consider age and family circumstances. They use a point system where worse situations get higher scores. Ultimately, they select from the highest scores among hundreds or thousands of applicants. I didn’t make the cut on my first attempt.”


    Charlie wasn’t surprised by this, as he understood that these guidelines were established by himself and implemented by Liam.


    The Jiuxuan Zaizao Pill essentially serves as a diluted version of the Sanxue Jiuxin Pill. It’s a unique creation, impossible to mass-produce due to the aura required for its refinement. This pill serves as a stepping stone for me to approach the FDA.


    Charlie also recognized that he wasn’t a deity or a savior. There are far too many cancer patients in the world who he cannot help, so he can only assist a select few within his means, and that is still a small number.


    When ites to providing aid, he believes it’s crucial to focus on those who truly need it the most, rather than those with wealth. Therefore, Charlie instructed Liam to prioritize the most desperate patients.


    These individuals may have faced a lifetime of bad luck, but at this critical moment, Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical might offer them a chance for a turnaround.


    Thus, Charlie prefers to help terminal cancer patients who have suffered for many years rather than a privileged individual who has enjoyed afortable life.


    Given this approach, both Arlo Hu and Hallie are unlikely to be selected.


    At that moment, a friend expressed frustration, “Why doesn’t the boss of Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical prioritize saving talented individuals like you who could contribute to society?”


    “Just because I’ve read more books doesn’t necessarily mean I’m truly beneficial to society. Besides, it’s only natural for doctors to prioritize saving lives and treating critically ill patients first. Shouldn’t I wait my turn like everyone else just because I have a higher education?” Arlo Hu replied with a smile. “I understand their perspective very well. I heard that James Smith from the FDA has dedicated his life to charity work in Aurous Hill, investing nearly all his wealth into it. He hasn’t given up either, nor has he secured a chance for his son. Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical staff have mentioned that while his son is very ill, there are countless other children who are even more critically in need.”


    A person in the gathering asked in disbelief, “The head of the U.S. FDA quit his job to do charity work in Aurous Hill?”


    “Yes,” Arlo Hu confirmed. “I spoke to him, and he’s the one who suffers the most. When Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical was preparing to enter the U.S. market, they approached him with Jiuxuan Zaizao Pills, only to discover his son had cancer. They even provided some medication for free trials. However, he always thought that Chinese prescription medicinescked reliability and scientific backing. By the time he reconsidered, Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical had already moved on and entered the American market…”


    With a sigh, Arlo Hu continued, “In the end, my son couldn’t find a cure at the Mayo Clinic, so I had no choice but to go to Aurous Hill to try my luck. One can only hope for a miracle…”