Chapter 306 Dietary Supplements and Lifesaving
Not long after the full college meeting ended.

It's time for dinner.

At the dinner table, Ran Xiaomei took a bite of a steamed bun made of two-grain flour and asked in confusion:

"Meng De, just now Lao Liu in the backyard said that everyone should collect egg shells for medicine. What disease are they going to treat?"

Although she is not a doctor, she has been married to Wang Hao for nearly 30 years. Before liberation, she helped to process medicinal materials and was responsible for dispensing medicine.

I know a little bit and know that many seemingly strange things can be used as medicine. This should be the medicine inducer.

At the general meeting just now, Liu Haizhong only mentioned the requirements of the neighborhood committee. As for the reasons, he was clueless.

Wang Mengde certainly knows why he collects eggshells.

This must be the country preparing to use his health product prescription for mass production.

Many of the medicinal herbs he used in the prescriptions he gave to Old John were relatively precious; even the eggshells had to be first-laid eggshells.

Later, in order to reduce costs and enable mass production, he adjusted the prescription and used cheap and easily available medicinal materials as much as possible.

Even the medicine inducer was replaced with ordinary eggshells.

Of course, the health benefits must become common along with the adjustment of the prescription.

"Mom, this is a health product that the country is going to use to produce. After it's produced, it will be exported abroad to earn foreign exchange."

Wang Mengde took a bite of the dish and said with a smile.

"Producing health products?"

Wang Hao frowned and said uncertainly:

“Is it the “dietary supplement” that has become popular overseas recently?”

Although the concepts of health products such as medicine and food having the same origin and medicated diet already existed in ancient China, selling health products as separate products is not accepted by people at all.

It is different in foreign countries. It has become popular decades ago.

Wang Hao also accidentally saw an article in a foreign journal, so he had some impression of it, but as for the specific details, he was not very clear.

"Yes, that's it."

Wang Mengde nodded.

"Is this a scam? Can health products be sold for money? If this delays the treatment of the disease, it will be troublesome!"

Wang Hao said with some hesitation.

In his impression and cognition, the so-called health products can only play an auxiliary conditioning role at most.

And I'm afraid only God knows how much of a role it can play.

Anyway, he thought that it would not have much effect on the condition.

"Dad, this is a health product, not a medicine. It is not used to cure diseases, but to regulate human body functions.

For example, common ones include enhancing immunity, improving sleep, promoting digestion, and supplementing specific nutrients.

Certain people, such as the elderly, can gradually improve their body functions by taking it for a long time. "

Wang Mengde explained with a smile:
"In fact, health products have long existed in China. The ancients divided Chinese herbal medicines into top-grade, medium-grade and low-grade medicines. Top-grade medicines are used for human health, while medium-grade and low-grade medicines are used in combination according to the main, secondary, auxiliary and guiding principles to treat diseases.

Shennong's Herbal Classic and Compendium of Materia Medica also say: "The best medicine nourishes life and responds to nature. It is non-toxic and will not harm people if taken in large quantities or for a long time. If you want to lighten your body, improve your energy, and prolong your life, you should take the best medicine."

As a doctor, Wang Hao naturally understood exactly what his son said.

In ancient times, nobles would often take some precious medicinal herbs, or use them to make medicated food for tonic, which were all health-care behaviors.

But I still have a lot of doubts in my mind: "Will anyone buy this kind of health product after it is produced?"

He has been practicing medicine for decades and occasionally prescribes dietary therapy to some patients, but this is very rare.

"Dad, don't worry. Rich people abroad value their lives very much. If they hear that it is good for the body and can prolong life, they will definitely rush to buy it."

Wang Mengde said affirmatively.

In the 1960s and 1970s, European and American countries had gradually entered an aging society.

According to statistics, in some developed countries, the elderly population accounts for more than 10 percent of the population.

In another ten or twenty years, some individual countries may even be able to reach around 15 percent or more.

These elderly people are all potential high-quality customers. If we don’t seize the opportunity to occupy the market early, once the market has been occupied by the pharmaceutical giants in Western countries, it will be difficult to enter the market again.

"That's fine, but you also need to be careful. After all, health supplements are not suitable for everyone, and the effects vary from person to person, so you must be cautious."

Wang Hao warned again with some concern.

"Well, Dad, I know. I've carefully thought about the recipe for this health supplement. Even if ordinary people take it for a long time, basically nothing will happen.

Most of the Chinese herbs in it can be used as food ingredients and are non-toxic.”

Wang Mengde nodded and said.

When he wanted to research health supplement recipes, the first thing he considered was safety.

He knows very well that it is not terrible if the product has no effect. If there is a problem, such as severe discomfort or life-threatening events after taking it, then it will be over.

Therefore, in terms of dosage, he used the minimum dose based on the principle of using as little as possible.

But even so, this prescription has a characteristic, that is, when taken in the early stage, the effect is particularly obvious, but when taken later, the effect gradually decreases.

mid-September.

When Wang Mengde came out of Guang'anmen Hospital, he did not ride a bike, but walked north with several of his fellow junior brothers and sisters.

There were several hundred people with him.

These people are all employees of the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Guang'anmen Hospital, and they all live in the newly built family housing.

Even though they have already moved in for a while, Li Xiang and his friends are still very excited.

Along the way, several people were talking about how it felt to live in their new home.

"Our family building is much better than other units. Although there is only one bedroom, the living room is very large and there is more than enough space for a bed.

There is also a separate kitchen and bathroom, which is extremely convenient.

After returning home, I can cook whenever I want and take a bath conveniently without having to go to the bathhouse. "

Sun Xiaoru chattered.

Since they entered Guang'anmen Hospital relatively late and their positions were not high, they were only allocated a one-bedroom apartment.

"Yes, yes, yes, I also like the big living room very much. Even if you put a bed in it, there is still a lot of open space, and the children can also play in the living room.

The kitchen and bathroom are also great. My sister-in-law came to visit us last week and she was so envious.

Their unit is also raising funds to build a house. The design has been completed a long time ago. It is a tube-shaped building, and in the future it will share a kitchen and bathroom with several other households.

The kitchen is very small, and if we cook together, we are bound to stumble and fall, which is extremely inconvenient.

There, like our family, we can cook whenever we want without caring about other people’s feelings.”

Zhang Qiaoyu also added happily.

Ever since we got our own house, I can bring some things home every now and then.

They have become the envy of all their relatives.

Especially after personally visiting such a nice house, those relatives had jealousy and envy written all over their faces.

"By the way, Senior Brother, is the three-bedroom apartment you were assigned more comfortable to live in?"

Then, Zhang Qiaoyu glanced at Wang Mengde and asked with a smile. "Haha, if you want to know, then work hard to improve yourself and strive to get promoted in a few years. When your job level is improved, you may have the opportunity to move into a two-bedroom apartment.

With a two-bedroom apartment, there is no need to set up a bed in the living room, so the space will be larger and more comfortable to live in.”

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

After distributing the houses this time, there are still several hundred left, and President Lu had already made it known at the general staff meeting.

As long as the job rank is high enough, you can apply for a better house, so many young people are ready to try, holding their breath, and preparing to work hard to improve their medical skills.

Most people don’t dare to think about a three-bedroom apartment, but they still have great hope for a two-bedroom apartment.

"Brother, in a few years, we will definitely be able to live in a two-bedroom apartment."

After hearing his words, Zhang Qiaoyu was fascinated and clenched her fists to encourage herself.

After about ten minutes, the group arrived at the gate of the residential building.

Due to the lack of property management, there are very few green plants in the community, and the few that are there are also vegetables or flowers grown by family members with free time.

After parting with others, Wang Mengde came to the middle of the community.

After turning the corner, I saw Wang Yuanchao and Wang Weiguo, stealthily wandering around the entrance of the apartment building.

"Yuan Chao, Wei Guo, what are you two doing? Why don't you go home after school?"

"Brother, you're back from get off work."

When the two heard his voice, they turned around and spoke in a flattering manner.

When I got closer and saw that the two men had bruises on their faces and dust on their bodies, I knew they had been fighting with others again.

No wonder he didn’t dare to go back. He must have been afraid of being caught and scolded by Ran Xiaomei.

"What's going on?
You just transferred here and you got into a fight with your classmates?"

Wang Mengde asked expressionlessly.

These two younger brothers have been wild since they were young, and because they were not punished when they were young, they developed a lawless character.

When I lived in Nanluoguxiang, I often had fights with my classmates. Even the gangsters in the upper grades were beaten up.

I originally thought that I would be well behaved for a while after transferring to this school, but I didn't expect that after only half a month or so, I would have conflicts with others.

"Brother, this is not our fault. Those people bullied us because we were new transfer students."

Wang Yuanchao said this with a somewhat indignant look, and Wang Weiguo on the side also echoed him.

"What is the reason? Please tell me in detail."

Wang Mengde did not listen to their one-sided story, there must be other reasons.

Seeing that his brother didn't believe him, Wang Weiguo whispered:
"It's really not our fault. There was a girl in our class who kept chatting with Yuan Chao these past few days, and they started to hate her."

They both look 40% similar to Wang Mengde.

In addition, he is tall and strong, and is popular among many girls in school.

"Okay, you two come home with me. You're going to get scolded for sure."

Wang Mengde thought to himself that this was indeed the case, he had guessed it long ago.

When she got home, Ran Xiaomei was so angry when she saw the appearance of her two younger sons. It was only after Wang Mengde persuaded them for a long time that the two younger brothers escaped the disaster.

night.

After dinner.

Wang Yuanchao and his brother went out to hang out with their new friends.

Wang Mengde glanced at Wang Hao and Ran Xiaomei, then said:

“Mom and Dad, Yuan Chao and Wei Guo will graduate next year. They probably won’t be able to pass the exam. Why don’t you find a job for them?

They can't be idle, otherwise if they just hang around doing nothing all day, it's easy for something to go wrong."

Given the two younger brothers' hot tempers and their martial arts skills, it was obvious that something would happen sooner or later.

"They will graduate next year and they are only 16 or 17 years old. Will they be exhausted if they go to work at such a young age?"

Ran Xiaomei, who was sewing soles for several children, said hesitantly.

Even though she scolded fiercely just now, she felt distressed now.

"Hmph, seventeen years old is not young anymore. Let them go to work so that they can experience the hardship of labor and stop causing trouble all day long."

Wang Hao snorted coldly.

He started practicing medicine in rural areas when he was a teenager, carrying a medicine box on his back.

Ran Xiaomei ignored him and said to Wang Mengde:
"Meng De, you have to find a good job for your two brothers. It can't be too tiring."

"Mom, there are so many good jobs. When they graduate next year, I'll ask them which job they're interested in."

Wang Mengde replied with a smile.

It was easy for him to find two jobs. It could be said that in most units in Beijing, if his two younger brothers wanted to get a job, it would only take a word from him.

Ran Xiaomei naturally believed what her eldest son said.

He was the one who arranged jobs for his daughter-in-law's two younger brothers, and each of them is top-notch.

Just as the family was chatting.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door, and at the same time someone outside the door shouted loudly:

"Excuse me, is this Comrade Wang Mengde's home?"

"Who are you looking for?"

When the door opened, Wang Mengde saw three people standing outside and asked curiously.

"Comrade Wang Mengde, the situation is urgent. There is a wounded person who needs your help. Please come with us and we can talk while we walk."

One of the leaders said anxiously.

As he spoke, he handed over a certificate.

Wang Mengde glanced at it casually, then immediately returned it to him, saying:

"I'll get some silver needles and some first aid equipment."

In the car.

The leader briefly introduced:
"Comrade Wang Mengde, a colleague from our department who was on a field trip, was attacked on his way back to China. He is in a very bad condition now. Not only is he unconscious, but his life is in danger at any time.

He has very important confidential information that the country urgently needs to know, so please do your best to rescue him.

Even if we can't save him, it would be a great achievement if we can revive him for a short time."

Soon, the car arrived at a secluded place.

When Wang Mengde saw the condition of the injured comrade, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

It’s so miserable!

There were dozens of wounds of varying sizes on his body, three of which were the most fatal.

One is near the heart, one is in the neck not far from the aorta, and the other is at the right kidney.

Several doctors stood nearby, somewhat helpless.

(End of this chapter)