Chapter 64: Western medicine

came to the Kang Le Western restaurant. Unexpectedly, Liu Xi had already arrived.

This Japanese woman, who was hiding her true identity, was wearing a black dress that revealed her long, slender, snow-white neck like a black swan. The peaks of her breasts were very eye-catching.

It had to be said, female spies are beautiful.

Oh, except for those like Da Bao Wan.

'Dr. Liu!'

Zhang Yong sat down with an air of confidence.

Everyone outside was on his side. He wasn't afraid of the other person's intentions.

He had now let go.

He would eat and drink as he pleased.

He didn't need to be so diligent at work. His achievements were too dazzling, and others were jealous.

When you are outstanding, others will envy you. So, it's better to be an ordinary person.

'Captain Zhang seems to be very busy with official business. He even went inside Tilanqiao Prison,' Liu Xi smiled faintly.

'Indeed,' Zhang Yong nodded, 'the Japanese want my life now, so I have to work hard! Catch a few more Japanese spies and contribute to the country.'

'So, are you going to arrest me too?'

'If there is evidence, I will.'

'Then I'll be waiting.'

'By the way, do you know where Wang Deling is?'

'Who is Wang Deling?'

'You really don't know? I thought you were in the same gang.'

'I don't know anyone called Wang Deling.'

'Oh, then I was being paranoid. Sorry. Occupational disease.'

'Understood.'

Liu Xi smiled.

Zhang Yong didn't take it personally either. He thought to himself, this woman, heh.

She must be a trained spy, trying to test the waters with her words. That's absolutely impossible. Better to catch her quickly and torture her...

The tiger bench and all that is weak.

Feed her lard mixed with rice every day. Gain fifty pounds in half a month.

Then come the good pregnancy package. Ten babies in ten years.

No matter what kind of female spy it is, she will be driven to breaking point by the ten children...

'What would you like to eat?'

'I'll take care of it!'

'I said I'd treat you.'

'Of course you're treating me. But I'm the one who's ordering!'

'Okay...'

Liu Xi looked at the other person calmly.

Zhang Yong picked up the menu and ordered a dozen things, some of which were unnecessary.

A rough calculation showed that it would cost almost twenty dollars.

Is he trying to rip her off?

Of course not. He was just in a bad mood.

If he were a trained secret agent, he would not be easily swayed by emotions. The problem was, he was not.

'I can't afford this if you order like this,' Liu Xi frowned lightly.

'I'll pay,' Zhang Yong nodded.

He took out a ten-dollar bill.

Where did it come from? Who cares! Anyone who wants to find out can just investigate.

I just have ten-dollar bills.

And there's more than one!

The waiter arrived quickly, took the menu and also the ten dollars.

Zhang Yong sat up straight and stretched.

Looking outside, he saw Zhong Yang and Wu Liuqi watching him with hungry eyes.

It felt good.

No danger. Money in his pocket. A gun in his hand. Beautiful women at his side. Bodyguards outside.

Life was good...

'Captain Zhang, I beg you for a favour.'

'Speak.'

'Help me get some medicine in.'

'Medicine?'

'Yes. Two suitcases.'

'Isn't it better to ask Zhu Yuan for this?'

'He doesn't have the authority.'

'Do I? I'm not a constable in the concession...'

'My medicine is to be delivered to the Wusongkou Wharf. It will be unloaded at Tianzi Wharf.'

'Tianzi Wharf?'

Zhang Yong looked at the other suspiciously.

That must be the medicine delivered from outside. Foreign products. Unknown origin.

But two boxes of medicine is not a big deal. As long as they are not contraband. A little bribe will smooth things over. They will be allowed to pass through customs.

'Yes.'

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'What kind of medicine?'

'All contraband.'

'What are the names?'

'One box of aspirin. One box of quinine.'

'You...'

Zhang Yong is stunned.

He is astonished. Is this Liu Xi out of his mind?

A box of aspirin!

A box of quinine!

These are all top-ranked banned drugs! They are prohibited from being circulated privately.

'Why don't you get some penicillin?'

'What penicillin?'

'Sulfanilamide powder is fine.'

'What sulfanilamide powder?'

Liu Xi looked puzzled.

Zhang Yong: ...

OK, I got the time wrong. At this time, sulfa powder was still in its infancy and had not yet been widely used. Penicillin had not yet been discovered at all.

Aspirin and quinine were almost the most effective medicines for treating wound infections.

Aspirin had a moderate anti-inflammatory effect. However, at that time, it was almost the only anti-inflammatory medicine. It was indispensable for treating trauma.

Wound infections can easily lead to fever. Aspirin can relieve fever, relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

First, the fever is brought under control, and then traditional Chinese medicine or other drugs are used to control the infection.

Similarly, quinine is the most effective medicine for treating patients with malaria. Someone like Li Yunlong, who is constantly feeling hot and cold and weak, will quickly improve after a single dose of quinine. But without quinine, it would be very dangerous. The chances of death are quite high. Li Yunlong is fine in the end, so he must have been covered by the protagonist's aura.

I suddenly thought of penicillin...

This stuff has superb anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It's highly effective against bacterial infections. Unfortunately, it hasn't yet been released.

No, it can't be mass-produced...

Wait.

That's not the point.

The point is, Liu Xi is actually smuggling medicine?

Why?

"Beauty, if you get caught doing something like this, you'll be executed.'

'That's why I'm looking for you!'

'Looking for me to be executed with you? Then I really thank you.'

'You don't need to be so nervous. It's a piece of cake for you.'

'That's not true.'

'Captain Zhang, we can help each other. I think your operations will inevitably result in casualties. You must need a lot of aspirin, or quinine. Or other medicines...'

'We have regular hospitals. Don't worry about that.'

'But doesn't Captain Zhang want to keep some for himself? Medicines are very popular these days!'

'You...'

Zhang Yong paused.

Of course he knew that medicines were popular. Very popular.

In this day and age, the three most profitable businesses are arms, opium and Western medicine. Anyone who can get their hands on them is a powerful figure.

Western medicine, especially aspirin and quinine, is not openly sold on the market. It is secretly controlled by private hands. Hospitals have to report for permission before using it. Definitely not everyone is eligible to use it. Most of the time, it may not even be in stock.

Are you tempted? Of course. Who doesn't want a good thing?

Medicine can save lives.

Whether you're injured yourself or someone else is hurt, you can use it.

Many times, even if you have the money in your hands, you can't find the life-saving medicine. Considering the future needs of war, stockpiling medicine is essential.

'What's in it for me?'

'I'll give you ten percent.'

'Tell me more.'

'A box of aspirin has about 300 tablets. I'll give you 30. A box of quinine has about 200 tablets. I'll give you 20.'

'What do I have to do?'

'Just collect the goods from inside the docks.'

'It's that simple?'

'Yes, it's that simple.'

'I don't need to be involved in the follow-up?'

'If possible...'

'Haha.'

Zhang Yong suddenly reached out and put his arm around her.

He wanted to test the reaction of this female spy. It was also a fair way to take advantage of her.

How could something like this be as simple as she said?

The follow-up would be troublesome.

Once someone finds out, someone will definitely investigate.

The Communist Party has many inspection teams. Investigating banned drugs is also one of their main tasks.

If someone investigates, Zhang Yong must step in and handle it.

To put it bluntly, he gets 10% of the take, and he has to be Liu Xi's protective umbrella. He has to be able to withstand the inspection team at critical moments.

If he can't...

He'll be shot...