Chapter 368 Didn’t it just cost a little money?

Author: almost

"It turns out that what everyone wants to do is not to divide the cake, but to divide the cake batter..."

He Xia curled up the corner of his mouth. He once naively thought that only when scientific research and technology achieved breakthroughs and successes would he be noticed. It turned out that as long as he had an idea and organized people with the ability to complete it and started to put it into action, he would be targeted!

Eliza smiled and said: "Well, your metaphor is a bit strange, but it is very appropriate. When you start working on the areas they are interested in, the relevant information has already been put on the table."

"It seems that the batter I have yet to put in the oven is destined to be divided?"

He Xia asked Eliza.

"I don't think this is a bad thing, Mr. He." Eliza said sincerely.

Based on her knowledge, she is very clear about the rules of how this world operates. Cancer treatment cannot be a piece of cake that only one country can monopolize, let alone an individual. It is simply wishful thinking.

"Actually, I think Minister Will's subsequent request is not excessive. Mr. He, this level of compromise is not a necessary part of future development."

Seeing He Xia looking at the river quietly, Elisa persuaded him again.

The best way before you don't have absolute control is to share. Eliza told He Xia several examples in the Internet field. The people who came up with ideas and technologies ended up only having technical control due to the relationship between funds and background strength.

One part, one thousandth...

There is no way around this, and it is impossible to survive alone.

"Yeah?"

He Xia looked at the Seine River flowing quietly not far away, and analyzed various pros and cons in his mind. Suddenly the cell phone in his hand rang. He picked it up and saw that it was the call from his secretary Lu Qian again.

"Eliza, what did you just say, that the beautiful Congress will call in ten hours? Haha, it's only ten minutes, here it comes..."

Eliza spread her hands helplessly.

"Mr. He, I just received an invitation..."

He Xia interrupted Lucy and said, "Don't say it yet, let me guess! Is it something over there in Beautiful Country?"

"Haha, Mr. He, you guessed wrong!"

Lu Qian's slightly excited voice sounded a little depressed to He Xia: "It's okay to be wrong. It's not a good thing anyway. Just tell me..."

"Nothing good? Well, it should be pretty good..." Lucy looked at the grand invitation on the screen and said: "WHO and UICC International Union Against Cancer will host the biennial World Cancer Conference in Geneva in three days.

, you are specially invited to attend..."

"Hey!?"

He Xia interrupted Lu Qian's words with a surprised voice. With an unexpected expression of astonishment on his face, he said, "Tell me again, why are you inviting me?"

Lucy repeated it obediently and then said with a smile: "Is there something different from what you thought?"

"It is indeed very different, but... I know the WHO. What kind of organization is the UICC International Union Against Cancer?"

He Xia asked, this name sounds very folk.

"Well, the UICC International Union Against Cancer is a non-governmental association founded in 1933. It is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization. It is headquartered in Geneva. It cooperates with global anti-cancer volunteer experts to jointly create and implement

program, dedicated to cancer prevention-related tasks…”

When Lucy found this invitation post, she quickly filled in the UICC information before making the call. All the information was fresh and hot.

He Xia nodded, having a general understanding of UICC, and then asked: "The biennial conference looks quite grand. Is it because of the company's previous decision that you invited me?"

"Yes, the World Cancer Congress brings together cancer experts, patient representatives and policy-making officials to discuss the latest trends and developments in cancer prevention, treatment and care, and the move by companies to invest heavily in cancer treatment has had a very positive impact," he said.

I award you the Pioneer Medal.”

Lu Qian's tone was filled with joy, feeling happy for He Xia.

"I? Pioneer? That's too exaggerated. This really... cost a little money, hahaha."

He Xia has never won an award since he was a child. This is the first time that he has reached the world level. He is really excited.

"Mr. He, it's not less than 800 million U.S. dollars every year. Can that be a little money? What you said is the lower limit, not the upper limit. Once there are any breakthroughs in scientific research, it will be of great help to patients or the entire human society!"

A relative in Lu Qian's family had suffered from cancer, and there was no shortage of money. They could spend three to five million, but unfortunately they had no technology and no legal treatment at all...

Therefore, she has a relatively deep understanding of this matter and can empathize with it. She hopes that there will be capital to invest more funds and efforts in research and development in this area.

In today's world, there are still some so-called "orphan diseases". Since the number of patients worldwide is too small, no medical institution is willing to invest in research and development of drugs. Even if they are developed, the price will be sky-high...

A bone genetic disease affects no more than 50,000 people worldwide. The investment in research and development of the drug is expected to exceed tens of billions of dollars, and there is no guarantee of success.

Finally, calculations are made through scientific models. Even if you are lucky enough to successfully develop a drug, if you want to recover the cost during the patent protection period, the usage fee will be as high as three million US dollars per person...

Among the 50,000 patients in the world, there are only a handful of people who can afford three million U.S. dollars, and there may not even be one person who can afford it!

When that time comes, pharmaceutical companies will face very severe ethical challenges.

Having no money to afford medical treatment is a serious problem, but having money but no technology to treat people makes people feel even more powerless...

Technology, after all, must be there!

H·E Investment Company is willing to spend money to conduct research, which is a benefit to all patients troubled by cancer.

When more capital is willing to join this track, it will get better and better.

"Send me the specific arrangements, my dear, and there will be awards. It seems I have to prepare!" He Xia still attached great importance to this.

This biennial global level conference deserves to be taken seriously.

Lucy smiled and said: "The company's public relations department has received the news and is helping you write a speech."

"This, haha, okay, eh? It seems that the Ark Foundation has also received the news!"

Before he could finish talking here, Sir Boladon's call came in.

"That's it for now, I'm going off on a tangent..." After that, He Xia answered Boladon's call: "Sir, good afternoon, what's the matter?"

"Dear Honorary President, haven't you received the news yet? Hahaha..." Bollaton's tone was full of joy and he said loudly: "I accepted the invitation of the International Union Against Cancer and will attend the event in Geneva three days later.

World Cancer Congress!”

Boladon was very happy. He could attend the biennial world-level conference as a noble, but receiving the invitation and finding a way to squeeze in were completely different concepts. One was to participate in the name of a British noble, and the other was to attend.

Participate in the name of the Ark Foundation, the latter means even more!

"I also received the news. My secretary was telling me about this when you called. It was very unexpected, haha." He Xia said.

"Speaking of which, Xia, the Ark Foundation's participation in the meeting is entirely dependent on its cooperation with H·E Investment Company. Among the previous honorary presidents, no one has made more outstanding contributions than you. Why not change the position of honorary president to a lifetime one?"

Made, haha!”

Bollaton did not hide the truth. The organizer of the conference did invite the meeting on the premise that the Ark Foundation and H.E Investment Company would cooperate to establish an animal tumor hospital to promote research and development. He could not deny this.

"No, no, no, Sir Bollaton, I can't always serve as the honorary president. I'm just here to learn. I will also set up my own foundation in the future, haha."

He Xia quickly rejected Boladon's proposal.

Bollaton said: "Xia, who stipulates that if you have a charitable foundation, you cannot serve as the honorary president of other foundations? Mary Windsor has served as the honorary president of countless colleges, organizations, and charities without any problems.

,Ha ha."

He Xia only raised his eyebrows after hearing Boladon's words. He did have a lot of room for growth in the future, but with his current reputation and wealth, he really couldn't compare with Mary Windsor. The gap was a bit big.

"Let's talk about it... well, let's go to the meeting together then?"

For Boss He, who has never participated in an international conference, he was a little nervous for the first time. It would be better to invite a companion to join him.

"This is my honor, Mr. Honorary President."

For people from the duke family, simple conversational etiquette will directly attract everyone...

"Okay, that's it, I'll contact you then."

He Xia was not so particular, he spoke plainly, and then ended the call.

"This is good news among many bad news. Apart from the annoying invitation, there is also something interesting..."

He Xia stood up with a smile and decided to call her dressing consultant to tailor herself an outfit to receive the award.

As they were invited by British cabinet officials to discuss matters, He Xia and Qiao Wenwen made an appointment to meet in Savile Row.

"Okay, then I'll see you tomorrow."

Qiao Wenwen hung up the phone, turned around and said to the man in front of her: "Mr. Li, we just talked about fabrics. Take a look at these..."

"Ms. Qiao, don't worry. Just now... the client you called, Mr. He, is Mr. He from H·E Investment Company?"

Mr. Li asked thoughtfully.

Originally, Qiao Wenwen wanted to go out and answer the phone, but the other party politely said that it was okay to listen in the office. As a result, she listened to the phone and the other party eavesdropped. It was too rude...

"It seems so. I don't know much about Mr. He's specific situation, just like I won't inquire about your company's business."

Qiao Wenwen's explanation with a flowery smile.

"Ms. Qiao is really a professional dressing consultant. It's an honor to have you serve me."

Mr. Li nodded in agreement and then continued the previous topic.

The next day, He Xia went to London. Unlike meeting with French cabinet ministers in a restaurant, the British side was very formal and arranged the meeting in Whitehall.
To be continued...