Many people were dissatisfied with the cooperation between the East Sea pharmaceutical industry and the island nation's pharmaceutical industry, while others were observing.
Some representatives of pharmaceutical factories were secretly pleased, thinking they would make a fortune if they could cooperate with the island nation's pharmaceutical industry in the future.
"Long Xiao, Jingkou Pharmaceutical is going to develop in the East Sea. It seems we'll be in trouble," Luan Jiping said in a low voice.
Long Xiao nodded slightly and said, "It is indeed a bit troublesome, but it won't be easy for them to establish a foothold in the East Sea."
As soon as the two matters were announced, some people immediately raised objections, and some even publicly stated that they did not want to join the East Sea Pharmaceutical Association.
The scene became somewhat chaotic. Lei Riquan shouted, "Everyone, please be quiet. We have gathered you all here to discuss these two matters. Our cooperation with the island nation in the medical industry is also for the development of our East Sea's medical事业, and to introduce advanced medical technology from the island nation."
"Our pharmaceutical factory will not join the Pharmaceutical Association, and therefore we will not cooperate with the island nation's pharmaceuticals," someone stood up and said loudly.
Lei Riquan sneered and said, "Of course, you can. But I advise you that any medical institution that does not join the Pharmaceutical Association will no longer be able to operate in the pharmaceutical industry."
Although the East Sea Pharmaceutical Association was a civilian organization, it held immense power. It was a mere matter of a word to ostracize a pharmaceutical factory.
"I also object," Li Yizhen stood up and said. "Our Huaxia is a vast and powerful nation with sufficiently advanced medical technology. What advanced technology can a small island nation like them possess that is worthy of our learning?"
As soon as Li Yizhen finished speaking, Jing Kou Goro stood up and said, "Our island nation has a large number of excellent Hanfang medicines, large-scale medical equipment manufacturers, and advanced medical technology. Does your Huaxia have any?"
Those who understood Chinese medicine knew that advanced medical equipment in Huaxia was indeed imported, as were many advanced drugs. Even high-end doctors were overseas returnees.
Li Yizhen snorted coldly and said, "You still have the nerve to talk about Hanfang medicine. Your Hanfang is nothing more than stolen prescriptions from our traditional Chinese medicine."
"Nonsense! Although our Hanfang medicine originated from traditional Chinese medicine, after our improvements, its efficacy has far surpassed traditional Chinese medicine."
Soon, those who supported Li Yizhen also spoke up. Several islanders around Jing Kou Goro stood up to argue, making the scene even more chaotic.
Seeing that the meeting could not continue, Lei Riquan shouted again, "Everyone, stop arguing for now. Let's proceed with the meeting first. Tomorrow, we will arrange a medical skills competition, and then it will be clear who is superior and who is inferior."
After everyone quieted down, Lei Riquan gave a long speech. He first explained the benefits of cooperating with the island nation and then gave many reasons why Western medicine was superior to traditional Chinese medicine.
Next, other vice presidents spoke. Some of these vice presidents supported Lei Riquan and admired Western medicine, while others supported Li Yizhen and believed in traditional Chinese medicine.
Their speeches were met with applause and support, as well as dissenting voices.
After the vice presidents finished their speeches, it was almost noon, so they had to adjourn for lunch.
Lunch was provided by the Pharmaceutical Association in its external restaurant in the Pharmaceutical Building, so everyone stayed in the building.
During lunch, everyone was discussing the two matters announced by Lei Riquan in the morning. Long Xiao and Luan Jiping chose to remain silent.
Among the major families in the East Sea, only the Ji family explicitly expressed support for Lei Riquan's two proposals. The Bao family, because Long Xiao had not stated his position, Bao Tie also said nothing.
The Lu family had no pharmaceutical industry, so they did not send anyone. Only two deputy directors and a secretary from the Pharmaceutical Bureau attended, and they did not express their opinions.
Jing Kou Goro and Long Nian did not come to the restaurant. Apart from Li Yizhen, Lei Riquan, and a few other vice presidents, they were also absent from the restaurant.
Many people were discussing while eating, and soon arguments broke out. Those who supported traditional Chinese medicine called those who supported Western medicine traitors, while those who supported Western medicine called those who supported traditional Chinese medicine ignorant of science.
Long Xiao, Luan Jiping, and Mi Tianfu sat at a table for dinner, along with Bao Tie, Jin Shaohuai, Lu Ying, and Nangong Xiaolan.
Long Xiao did not express his opinion, and the others only made small talk, not saying a word about the day's meeting.
Seeing that others were arguing to the point of nearly fighting, Nangong Xiaolan couldn't help but ask, "Brother Long, what do you think too?"
Long Xiao smiled and said, "I'm not in the medical field, and I don't have any industries. This matter has nothing to do with me."
Luan Jiping looked at Long Xiao displeasedly and said, "Little brother, are you just going to stand by and watch the island nation's pharmaceutical industry invade our East Sea without doing anything?"
Long Xiao shook his head and said, "Sister, I am just an ordinary person. I just want to live a good life and don't want to get into trouble."
Luan Jiping sighed and said, "Little brother, perhaps I misjudged you."
"Sister, how did you misjudge me? What kind of person do you think I am?"
"I always thought you were a man of integrity and responsibility. But I didn't expect you to back down in the face of righteousness."
Long Xiao let out a long breath, stood up, and said, "Sister, I'm full. You guys eat, I'm leaving."
Before Luan Jiping could speak, Long Xiao walked towards the restaurant exit.
Luan Jiping was so angry that her face turned red. She stood up abruptly, wanting to lose her temper. When she saw Lin Xuan, who was eating not far away, she suddenly seemed to remember something.
Long Xiao came to Lin Xuan and said, "Wife, did you just arrive? Why couldn't I find you this morning."
Lin Xuan was happy to see Long Xiao and said, "Long Xiao, I was looking for you too."
Long Xiao sat next to Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan asked in a low voice, "Long Xiao, what do you think about what happened today?"
Long Xiao smiled, shook his head, and said, "I'm not in the medical field, so the medical industry's affairs have nothing to do with me. I'm just accompanying Mi Tianfu to take a look."
Seeing that Long Xiao had no intention of stepping forward, Lin Xuan was pleased and said, "Long Xiao, I was worried you would deal with Jing Kou Goro and the others. Jing Kou Goro is colluding with Lei Riquan to sell out the interests of our Chinese people. This matter is too dangerous. Without the backing of a major family, we are no match for them."
Long Xiao nodded and said, "I know you care about me, wife, and are afraid of me getting into trouble."
Lin Xuan glanced at Long Xiao and said, "It's good that you know."
Long Xiao sighed and said, "Wife, the Lin family has a pharmaceutical industry. Their integration of the East Sea pharmaceutical industry will surely be unfavorable to the Lin family."
Lin Xuan nodded and said, "I also know that they will eventually target the Lin family, Long Xiao. Promise me, don't get involved in this matter for now. Let's see how things develop."
"Okay, I will listen to you, wife."
After chatting with Lin Xuan for a few words, Long Xiao stood up and said, "Wife, we'll go home after the meeting this afternoon. I'll leave first. I'll make your favorite braised prawns tonight."
After Long Xiao finished speaking, he walked towards the restaurant door. Lin Xuan felt a little strange. She hoped Long Xiao wouldn't get involved, but at the same time, she felt that Long Xiao was too irresponsible, acting like a turtle tucking its head away.