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Did I hear that right in Chapter 21? It feels unreal!
Immediately, the two men in the car opened the trunk and took out two cardboard boxes.
Lin Wan looked at the two boxes, each about a cubic meter in size, a hint of doubt flashing in her big eyes.
The cardboard box had Chinese characters and English letters on its surface, all of which she recognized.
However, when combined, it completely baffled me.
(2S，5R，6R)-3，3-二甲基-6-(2-苯乙醯氨基)-7-氧代-4-硫杂-1-氮杂双环[3.2.0]庚烷-2-甲酸。
Such specialized medical terminology is like reading gibberish to anyone except those in the relevant industry.
Even professional doctors might only know it's penicillin by reading the instructions!
Lin Wan blinked her big eyes, slowly changing from confusion to sudden realization.
A look of sudden realization appeared on her delicate face.
His gaze was filled with admiration as he looked at the people talking quietly not far away.
She then realized that she had misunderstood Chen Huai'an all along.
It's not that they're carefree and unafraid of being exposed; rather, they've used a different method of concealment.
That vial of penicillin, purchased through special channels, must have been hidden inside the cardboard box.
Even if they were stopped and checked on the road, who would have thought that a tiny vial of penicillin powder was hidden in a one-cubic-meter box?
This reduces the risk of being suspected for being sneaky.
This move, a mix of good and bad, was indeed brilliantly executed!
Lin Wan's narrowed eyes revealed joy. With the penicillin she had obtained from the future, she could save her comrade's life.
Seeing that the two had finished talking, Lao Xie went to direct the moving of the boxes.
He rushed closer and whispered almost in her ear, "Do you know which box the penicillin is in?"
A one-cubic-meter box is quite large. If it's meant to hide a lot of miscellaneous items, finding a medicine bottle the size of a finger won't be easy.
In the end, even you don't know where you're hiding, that's truly speechless.
Chen Huai'an pointed to the two boxes: "Aren't they inside the boxes?"
His tone was nonchalant, as if he were answering a question he already knew the answer to.
Instantly, Lin Wan's forehead was covered in black lines, as if the other party had not understood the question just now.
"I asked which box contains the penicillin!"
"Two boxes."
"You mean... there's a vial of penicillin hidden in each of the two boxes?"
Lin Wan raised her delicate eyebrows, and a look of joy appeared on her face.
Originally, after hearing that modern penicillin was also strictly controlled, he thought that a generous reward would surely attract brave men, so he offered two small yellow croakers to buy one vial of penicillin.
I'd be content as long as it saves my life right now.
I didn't expect this guy to be so meticulous. He actually got two vials of penicillin, based on the price of one vial for a small yellow croaker.
The remaining one can be sent to Xibaipo for the leaders to use in case of emergency.
Being able to send a vial of penicillin to Xibaipo despite the heavy blockade by secret agents of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is more important than sending ten gold bars!
"Not taking advantage of others shows sincerity and integrity."
Lin Wan was delighted, and her goodwill towards this business partner increased even more.
Before I could even express my gratitude, I heard a voice correcting me.
"It's not that there's one vial in each of the two boxes; it's that there are one thousand vials of penicillin powder injections in each of the two boxes."
The calm, gentle voice reached my ears, but it exploded in my mind like a thunderclap.
It felt like a loud bell was ringing, and my mind was completely blank.
In order to purchase penicillin, Lin Wan had to be prepared for a gunfight with secret service agents, and even be shot and killed on the spot.
Paying such a high price, just to get one.
But the man next to him casually said, "One thousand pieces in each of the two boxes," as if it were as simple as buying radishes at the market.
Lin Wan's eyes widened, her first reaction being that she had misheard.
Biting her red lips, a hint of displeasure flashed across her face: "Penicillin is a matter of life and death for our comrades; it's not something to joke about!"
Although they didn't directly refute the boasting, their serious attitude was crystal clear.
When it comes to matters of principle, there is no room for jokes!
Two small yellow croakers bought two thousand vials of penicillin. Are they treating a drug worth as much as gold as roadside radish and cabbage leaves?
"I'm not joking."
Chen Huai'an's expression turned serious, realizing that the other party had misunderstood.
Looking at his old colleague who was directing the unloading, he asked, "Old Xie, how many vials of penicillin are there in total?"
Old Xie pointed to two large boxes: "Each box contains a thousand vials, totaling two thousand vials. We also included an extra batch of skin test solution and sterile water for injection. With our brotherly relationship, we get all the freebies we can!"
As he spoke, he used a knife to cut open a box and took out a flat cardboard box.
The cardboard box was divided into small compartments, and there were five glass bottles inside.
In terms of packaging, it hasn't changed much from decades ago.
Back in the 1970s and 80s, you could even turn empty cardboard boxes into pencil cases to hold fountain pens!
Lin Wan blinked, completely stunned.
If you thought it was a joke before, now that you've seen Lao Xie open the box and inspect the goods, you're completely convinced.
Two thousand doses of penicillin could save the lives of two thousand wounded soldiers!
Three minutes ago, I wouldn't have dared to even think about it!
However, the glass ampoules containing the powder injections were right in front of them, making it impossible for them to be faked.
Moreover, her eyesight was excellent; she could clearly see the three large characters "Penicillin" on the box.
Lin Wan stared blankly at the two large cardboard boxes, feeling a sense of happiness coming too suddenly and unreal.
It wasn't until the workers had carried several large boxes upstairs that I heard a voice urging me on.
"What are you standing there for? We still have a lot of work to do today!"
Lin Wan came to her senses and followed him upstairs stiffly like a puppet.
When I stepped on the cement steps, my legs felt like they were floating on cotton.
boom!
She closed the door and stared intently at the man in front of her.
"Didn't you say that penicillin is strictly controlled, and it's very difficult for ordinary people to buy even one dose?"
"yes!"
"And what about the two thousand cigarettes in that box?"
"Buying one is difficult, but buying several thousand is very easy."
"What do you mean? I don't understand!"
Chen Huai'an poured two glasses of water and leaned back on the sofa to explain.
"Penicillin is regulated because allergic reactions can be fatal."
In modern times, a death is a major incident and can result in a lot of financial losses.
Therefore, neither hospitals nor clinics dare to give penicillin injections to patients without authorization.
The purpose is to avoid accidents that occur when using it alone at home, and then being sued by family members.
However, if you don't sell to the public, no one will care if you contact the manufacturer to act as an agent and send a batch of goods.
Because pharmaceutical companies supervise and review drugs before they enter the market.
Only those that pass the qualification and licensing review are allowed to enter the market.
Those clinics and pharmacies also purchase their products from pharmaceutical companies, and if there are quality problems with the medicines, the pharmaceutical companies are responsible.
Relevant departments will also conduct random inspections of clinics and pharmacies to verify the legality of their procurement channels.
For example, for this batch of penicillin to enter the market, there must be a shipping order from the pharmaceutical company.
The batch number on the delivery note must match the batch number for the product to be considered a legitimate and approved product.
If you cannot produce the pharmaceutical company's shipping invoice, then it is illegal.
Therefore, as long as the goods do not enter the market, and are purchased privately under the guise of being an agent, no one will care before they enter the market.
And that's exactly what we've done—we've exploited this loophole!