Chapter 181: The Biggest Shortcoming

Returning to the base, Du Qiu suddenly found himself seemingly unable to provide substantial help.

Right now, what Bor and South Sudan need most are doctors and medicine, but Du Qiu is unable to supply either of these two.

He could barely manage to allocate some of Star Ocean’s computational power to doctors, but there are only so many front-end robots available, and after all, Star Ocean still has too many tasks to carry out.

Although it’s possible to quickly establish a medical database and transform a batch of simulation robots into doctors by sharing the database, what South Sudan needs at the moment are not ordinary doctors but those who can deal with and respond to the Ebola virus mutation.

Of course, if they only need medical personnel with basic nursing knowledge, the simulation robots are indeed very suitable, as they don’t have to worry about being infected.

While thinking about this, a light suddenly dawned in Du Qiu’s eyes.

However, another important thing, medicine, is not something Du Qiu can supply.

At this moment, Du Qiu suddenly realized that within his vast industrial map, there was a blank area.

That is the pharmaceutical industry, which has become Du Qiu’s greatest shortcoming.

From the beginning, Du Qiu has been building a huge industrial empire, but because the technology originates from an alien civilization in his dreams, that was just a mining production base.

There were no alien intelligent life forms within that base, so there were basically no products related to alien intelligent life forms.

Even in the large backup database of the Custodian, which already encompasses the entire manufacturing technology of a level four civilization, the only thing lacking is related to pharmaceuticals.

Or to put it another way, even if it exists, Du Qiu has either not figured it out or ignored it.

The base Du Qiu established in the Tanga Federation uses a large number of simulation robots and industrial, architectural, and other robots.

The local employees of the Tanga Federation are concentrated in those showcase project factories, and their medical issues are resolved locally within Tanga.

This made Du Qiu never think about the necessity of the pharmaceutical industry, especially since he’s not an expert in this field.

As for Star Ocean, it mainly follows Du Qiu’s orders and focuses on execution.

“Star Ocean, make a note that we need to acquire pharmaceutical research institutes or hire some renowned pharmaceutical experts as soon as possible, and also purchase a batch of pharmaceutical factories to increase our investment in the biopharmaceutical sector.”

“Yes, sir.”

“That’s a long-term solution that can’t quench the immediate thirst. How much data on the Ebola virus can you gather?”

“We are currently collecting information, unable to estimate at this time.”

Du Qiu scratched his head and asked, “Hasn’t New Year’s Day passed? Why hasn’t the medical team rotated back to the country yet?”

“They were preparing to return to the country when they heard the news from Bor and immediately rushed over with protective equipment; they didn’t have time to think about returning.”

“Star Ocean, connect me with Liu Yaofeng; I want to talk to him.”

“Okay, one moment, please.”

Following the sound of a “beep,” Liu Yaofeng’s image appeared on Du Qiu’s glasses.

“Boss, did you call me?”

“Have you seen the reports about the Ebola virus in South Sudan?”

Liu Yaofeng was startled and shook his head, “No, I’m currently in Shaan province negotiating with local leaders about setting up a factory here; I haven’t had time to check the news.”

“Is the production capacity for smart glasses insufficient?” Du Qiu asked in surprise.

Liu Yaofeng explained, “You forgot, didn’t you ask me to prepare for the production of agricultural factory equipment and cooperate with central and western provinces to increase agricultural output?

I am negotiating with Shaan province this time; I have already discussed it with Sichuan, Guizhou, and Gansu provinces before.”

“Ah, look at my memory. This plan is to ensure the self-sufficiency rate of food in Tang Country and to avoid a situation of having no food in case of an emergency.”

“Yes, I’ve also reported this plan to the leaders above, and it’s been affirmed. The Development and Reform Commission has established it as a major project, so the provinces are very enthusiastic.”

“Okay, let’s not talk about this for now. There’s an urgent task I need to assign to you.”

Liu Yaofeng perked up immediately and said, “Boss, just say the word.”

“Temporarily halt the production line of Dream Technology’s simulation robots and switch to producing a single type of robot, that is, medical personnel. I will prepare the industrial database, and you can use it directly when the time comes.”

“What’s the situation?” Liu Yaofeng was taken aback.

Since the price increase, the sales of simulation robots have been insufficient; after all, those prices are too high for personal use unless one is a second-generation rich person.

In other words, the production line is now in a sometimes halted state.

“There’s been a major Ebola outbreak in South Sudan, and our country’s medical team is on the front line. Donate ten thousand simulation robots as medical personnel in the name of Dream Technology to ensure that the medical team doesn’t have to be on the front line all the time.”

“Understood. No matter how virulent the Ebola virus is, it can’t take down our robots. Leave it to me; I’ll notify them immediately.”

“Good, let’s leave it at that for now.”

After disconnecting the communication with Liu Yaofeng, a call signal came through, and upon seeing it, Du Qiu connected immediately—it was Ning Shuangshuang.

“Du Qiu, my mom won’t be able to return to the country this year. I heard that there was an Ebola outbreak over there, and the medical team is fighting on the front line. I’m very worried.”

“I already know about this, and I’m making arrangements. Liu Yaofeng will donate ten thousand simulation robots to the South Sudan government as medical personnel to fight on the front line; they aren’t afraid of the virus.”

Ning Shuangshuang was somewhat surprised and said, “Can they replace the medical personnel?”

“They definitely can’t act as the main treating doctors, but as general medical personnel helping to nurse Ebola patients, they are definitely competent.”

“That’s really great. This way, the medical team should be able to reduce contact with the Ebola virus, and their safety will be greatly improved.”

“I will also produce a type of nanoscale isolation suit as soon as possible to ensure that medical personnel can be completely isolated from the Ebola virus while not affecting their normal work.”

“Can it really completely isolate the virus and yet be convenient for work?” Ning Shuangshuang asked both happily and worriedly.

Du Qiu confidently said, “Rest assured, if it’s produced by Du Qiu, the quality is guaranteed!”

“Du Qiu, thank you!” Ning Shuangshuang knew that if it weren’t for her mother being in South Sudan, Du Qiu probably wouldn’t have the time to deal with such matters.

The last time she spoke with Du Qiu, he said he was researching some major technology, and while talking, he actually fell asleep, which shows how hard he was working.

For researchers like Du Qiu, time is always insufficient.

And now, he took the time to arrange the production at Dream Technology and personally developed a nanoscale isolation suit.

This is definitely because of his love for her, hence the Chinese saying “love me, love my dog,” which in this case means caring for her mother because of his love for her.

Previously, when talking to her mother, her mother mentioned that Iron Guard Security personnel have always been guarding the medical team.

Du Qiu chuckled and said, “Why be so formal with me? She’s my future mother-in-law; I must curry favor with her. Otherwise, what if she refuses to let me marry you?”

“My mom wouldn’t disagree.”

“Oh, so the mother-in-law is quite satisfied with me? That’s good. When she returns to the country, maybe I’ll be back as well. I’ll come and propose then.”

“Pooh, you’re not afraid of being kicked out by my dad?” Ning Shuangshuang chuckled at Du Qiu’s amusing words.

“Ha-ha, with the mother-in-law there to help me, he wouldn’t dare.”

The conversation between the two soon ended.

The talk with Ning Shuangshuang lightened the tense atmosphere, and Du Qiu’s mind started racing again.

The nanoscale protective suit actually already existed—it was the prototype of the spacesuit Du Qiu was working on, manufactured using nanotechnology.

It ensures complete thermal isolation, maintaining constant internal pressure and temperature, blocking all cosmic radiation and all viruses and bacteria…

Although it has not been fully developed yet, the existing features are already sufficient to act as isolation suits, allowing the medical team to be unaffected by the Ebola virus.

Besides this, Du Qiu also offered a type of nanoscale disinfectant for use in disinfection, which could ensure that the cleaned area would be absolutely virus-free.

This substance was originally produced by Du Qiu while mixing a certain catalyst unintentionally—it was found to be able to remove all sorts of dirt, and upon testing, it was discovered to even eradicate viruses completely.

Later, Du Qiu specifically tested several well-known viruses, and all could be killed by this disinfectant.

Even a super germ trained with disinfectant in a laboratory had been thoroughly killed.

If it weren’t for the fact that this substance couldn’t be ingested by humans, it might have been considered as a medication.

It’s just unknown whether the disinfectant will also be able to clean and eradicate the Ebola mutant virus when used.

“Star Ocean, immediately produce this disinfectant and first send our stock to South Sudan for Du Jiujiu and the medical team to use. Oh, and send each person a set of nanoscale isolation suits as well.”

“Yes, immediate arrangements will be made. The plane carrying the supplies will take off shortly.”

After making these arrangements, Du Qiu thought about it and added, “Let our people collect the Ebola virus and try to recruit experts; quickly organize research on an antiviral vaccine.”

“Sir, under what company’s name shall we recruit?”

“Uh, let’s change the company. Call it Star Galaxy Biotechnology.”

“In which country should it be registered?”

“Just England. There are many pharmaceutical companies there, abundant talent, and we can poach people.”

“Okay, I will arrange to acquire a pharmaceutical company with all the necessary licenses and then put up the signage of Star Galaxy Biotechnology.”

“The research center can be set up in the United States, Northern Europe, Tang Country, Japan, and other places. As for the factories, let’s go with Tang Country and the Tanga Federation.”

“Good.”