Chapter 246

Martin's visit made Xiaoshan ecstatic, but he didn't show it at all. He just received the guest politely in the living room.

With brown hair and thin cheeks, Martin looked energetic:

"Mr. Xiaoshan, I admire your legendary experience, especially your insight into the future. So I want to ask you a few questions. I hope I won't take the liberty."

Xiaoshan thought to himself, is this to test my acquisition target?

"Mr. Martin, I'm a layman in bioscience. If it's something other than technology, I'm very willing to communicate with you." Xiao Shan's performance is regular, without surprise or joy.

Martin hurriedly said, "of course, it's something other than technology."

After a pause, he asked seriously, "what do you think is the biggest demand for biopharmaceuticals in the future?"

This sounds ridiculous on the surface. Pharmaceutical is different from virtual network. Of course, what has the most patients is what the greatest demand is. There are statistical data on which kind of patients are the most in the world. There is no need to ask.

But Xiaoshan doesn't think so, because Geely is a biopharmaceutical!

Biopharmaceutical is not necessarily for treatment, but for health care, beauty and immortality.

He felt that Martin was testing his interest in biopharmaceuticals, and then judged whether he had the intention to buy Geely. If so, he could sit down and start the price.

Xiaoshan immediately determined the direction and calmly said:

"The biggest demand in the field of bioscience in the future is cloning technology."

"What? Cloning?"

Martin's eyes widened in an instant, unable to hide his shock.

He felt that Xiaoshan was not talking nonsense, and Xiaoshan could not joke about his reputation.

The only explanation is that Xiaoshan really thinks cloning technology is extremely important.

Martin could not help but sink in his heart and felt that Xiaoshan would not buy Geely.

Because Geely doesn't study cloning technology, it's too risky.

Not afraid that research will not produce results, but that the state may completely ban cloning at any time, even therapeutic cloning. At that time, all research results will be wasted.

Like a sharp sword hanging over the head of cloning researchers, it may fall at any time, leaving them with nothing to lose or even ashes.

Martin suddenly turned dozens of thoughts, and finally asked cautiously:

"Do you think human cloning will be legalized next year?"

"No."

Xiao Shan shook his head and said with a smile:

"You misunderstood me. Don't say that you won't pass in 2004, even in 2007. I'm not asking you to study cloning technology. As an enterprise, you should abide by laws and disciplines. Don't do anything prohibited by the state."

Martin was stunned by Xiao Shan's success. He asked in a daze:

"But you say cloning technology is the biggest demand?"

"Yes. Is this a contradiction?"

Xiao Shan naturally said:

"Think about the first blood transfusion and the first organ transplantation, which is not a strong demand? Which has not brought great ethical debate? Especially the birth of the first test tube baby in 1978, which caused an uproar, but what's the matter now?

Is there anyone who can't accept IVF? These technological developments have not brought disasters to mankind, and people's concerns have not been realized. On the contrary, these technologies are well controlled for the benefit of mankind.

Cloning technology is the same. It is normal and necessary for all countries to ban it. Because the current cloning technology is still immature. For example, Dolly, the first cloned sheep, suffers from premature aging. If it is used to clone human beings, the proportion of disability must be very high.

With the development of cloning technology, perfect replication and even memory replication are not problems.

Then, when the cloning technology is mature, the benefits will be highlighted.

Cloning technology can bring a great breakthrough to organ transplantation. At least organ traffickers can disappear, especially those who abduct women, kill people, steal babies, smuggle and so on.

For those suffering from leukemia, Parkinson's disease, infertility, heart disease and cancer, it is definitely a blessing from heaven. What a happy society will it be if these diseases break through themselves?

When a person's life is exhausted, taking out an individual cell to save and copying him is equivalent to maintaining his life. This cycle can even make him immortal.

Cloning organs and human beings complement each other and promote each other. The end point of cloning organs is the emergence of human cloning. As long as they are used correctly, they will bring good news to mankind.

At that time, will the state prohibit it?

I think when the cloning technology is mature, at least countries will not ban it completely, but gradually release it to a limited extent, allowing the research of cloning technology under the supervision of the state and benefiting mankind. "

After hearing this, Martin had already approved Xiao Shan's judgment, but he asked another question:

"Since all countries prohibit cloning, how can cloning technology develop?"

"Ha ha ha." Xiao Shan laughed.

Martin is inexplicable. Is this a ridiculous question?

"Martin, you can ask this question to prove that you are a very honest man. But not everyone in the world speaks the truth, especially those who look righteous and boast their own justice. Imagine, which country will give up such an important technology for the future of mankind?

It can be said that which country first mastered the technology of human cloning means that it has advantages and initiative, and countries that started late may suffer incalculable losses.

Just like when a country first mastered atomic energy technology, although this technology showed its evil side from the beginning, later countries had to step up research and experiments in this field.

However, this kind of research related to the fate of the country is secret and no one will admit it. "

Martinton was convinced, but he was still full of worry. Finally, he couldn't help asking:

"Who can guarantee that this technology will not be used for malicious purposes?"

Xiaoshan tunnel:

"Science has always been a double-edged sword. However, the key to whether a certain scientific and technological progress is really beneficial to mankind lies in how mankind treats and applies it, and we should not give up eating because it is temporarily unreasonable.

Think about it. Some of the unique drugs we hate now are medical anesthetics. Are they being used now? But once they are abused and used by outlaws, they will kill others.

The same is true of cloning technology, which can not only benefit mankind, but also cause endless harm. However, the essence of "technology fear" is the fear of misusing technology, not the fear of technology itself.

In the final analysis, the general trend driven by demand cannot be changed. Instead of worrying about things in vain, it is better to control this technology and let it be used for the benefit of mankind. "

Martin was speechless, especially his statement that "the general trend driven by demand cannot be changed" made him irrefutable.

At the same time, he was also convinced that Xiaoshan had no intention of acquiring Geely.

He immediately lowered his posture and asked seriously:

"Mr. Xiaoshan, what do you think of the future of Gilead?"

Xiaoshan whispered, sure enough, he came. He nodded and said:

"I am optimistic about Geely's prospects, but Geely has some deficiencies in capital operation. It should directly acquire some patented pharmaceutical companies to make itself grow rapidly, rather than relying on its own research."

What he said was ambiguous and never talked about acquisition or equity.

Martin was more and more afraid to hold much hope. He said sincerely, "Mr. Xiaoshan, we are facing a capital bottleneck now. Do you want to invest in Geely?"

Xiao Shan smiled playfully and said, "how many shares will you let me take?"

Martin felt that there was a play. If he wanted to impress Xiao Shan, he just needed to make him a major shareholder and immediately said with emotion:

"You invested $50 million, accounting for 25% of the shares!"

"Too little." Xiaoshan shook his head without thinking. "Fifty million dollars, 30%."

Martin's heart tightened, which really cut through the bottom line. He spread his hands and said with a very regretful expression:

"Mr. Xiaoshan, 25% is already a major shareholder. Moreover, Mr. Shi Wansong of Hezhong Trading Group has reached an oral agreement with us on the condition that US $50 million accounts for 25% of the shares. If you don't agree, we have to accept Mr. Shi Wansong's offer."

Xiao Shan has an unfathomable smile on his face:

"Mr. Martin, there's one thing you certainly don't know. Shi Wansong's trading company has been closed down for tax evasion. What kind of reputation will he bring to your enterprise if he takes a stake in Jili de?"

Martin was stunned. He really didn't know about it, but he had no doubt about the authenticity of it. Xiao Shan couldn't be so unreasonable.

Xiao Shan continued: "I have at least three advantages in investing in Geely. First, the value of Geely will be recognized by investors and bought one after another, which will at least increase Geely's share price by 20%.

Second, my joining will make it easier for Geely to raise bank financing. Even the private placement of capital stock can greatly increase the price. However, I will not participate in the decision-making of your management and do not need any board seats. Can't I do that?

Third, the Viagra patent invalidation case is called a ups and downs, you have no feelings? "

Martin suddenly woke up.

As a high-tech biopharmaceutical enterprise, it is necessary to apply for patents in various countries all over the world. In order to protect their own pharmaceutical enterprises, countries are very strict with other countries' patent applications.

It can be said that for any reason, it can be delayed for a few years.

When the patent is passed, maybe the drug has been eliminated. How can we make money?

But Xiaoshan's great influence in the world can make patent application easier, at least not unreasonably delayed.

Martin suddenly felt that accepting Xiaoshan's offer was the only choice.