Chapter 686: Chapter 686

Zhang Haitao sat down on the sofa before saying, "The first matter is that the Medical University Affiliated Hospital wants to collaborate with Eastern Medicine Company."

Su Fan had long known it couldn't be anything minor.

He had just recently issued a notice from the company stating that they were not engaging in commercial collaborations for the time being.

Zhang Haitao, however, had taken advantage of his proximity, coming directly to his office.

In this matter, Dean Zhang Haitao's clout clearly wasn't effective.

Su Fan shook his head and said, "Dean Zhang, you should know something about the vision of Eastern Medicine Company and the things we intend to do."

"We aim to use traditional Chinese medicine to reshape the pharmaceutical market, to reconstruct the medical environment."

"In the short term, our attitude toward commercial partnerships is cautious."

Zhang Haitao was not surprised by Su Fan's refusal.

If this matter were so easily resolved, he wouldn't have come in person; he would have sent someone to relay the message.

Zhang Haitao laughed and then said, "Xiao Fan, you should listen to me finish before making a decision."

"The cooperation the hospital wants to establish with your company is a standard one."

"The hospital plans to gradually replace all Western medicines with traditional Chinese medicine formulations."

"I'm prepared to appoint your sister-in-law Zhou Jie as the head pharmacist, responsible for related matters."

Su Fan was startled, "Dean, isn't my sister-in-law not specialized in medicine and pharmacology?"

Zhang Haitao nodded, "True, Zhou Jie isn't specialized in medicine and pharmacology, but she obtained her pharmacist qualification a long time ago, I just haven't arranged a position for her."

"Now it's different, your company's drugs are going to have a major impact on the healthcare system."

"Since your products have just been developed, all pharmacists are starting from scratch in the competition."

"Hence, I hope that she can make a name for herself in the professional world."

"Of course, this would mean Xiao Fan, that you'll have to guide her more."

Dean Zhang Haitao's prestige wasn't effective in this matter.

However, Zhou Jie's clout was very useful.

Especially since he would still need to guide Zhou Jie, it appeared that she could very well assist him in practicing his 'Iron Horse Twelve Forms'.

The last time he had Bai Man accompany him in practicing the 'Iron Horse Twelve Forms', she nearly passed out from exhaustion.

He wondered if Zhou Jie would be at risk of dehydration and exhaustion if she were to accompany him in the same practice.

Zhang Haitao of course didn't believe that this would convince Su Fan, so he brought along two more benefits.

"Xiao Fan, the second matter I want to talk about is that the health and medical system of Yang City is about to select a municipal medical expert."

"All the major hospitals have the right to recommend and vote, and our hospital, I plan to nominate you."

"Given your popularity and influence in Yang City, as well as your medical skills, this spot is bound to be yours."

Zhang Haitao clearly had an ulterior motive with these words, implying that for Su Fan to receive this special honor of municipal medical expert, he would need Zhang Haitao to nominate him.

If Zhang Haitao did not recommend Su Fan, then no matter how good his medical skills were, it would be futile.

Others might not catch the implication, but how could Su Fan fail to understand?

Su Fan immediately responded with a smile, "Then I must thank Dean Zhang in advance for the nomination."

Zhang Haitao nodded with a smile, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me, besides, this is what you deserve."

"However, I would like to apply for a position for you as a distinguished professor at the Medical University."

"Don't underestimate this position, it's a stepping stone to international medical conferences."

"Without a certain academic status, you can't participate in various national and international medical and pharmaceutical conferences."

"Partial listening leads to clarity, listening exclusively leads to obscurity; some of the latest advancements in medicine, as well as major medical discoveries, I believe, can aid the improvement of your medical skills."

The second benefit Zhang Haitao offered was something Su Fan was indifferent about; he didn't care for such empty honors.