Wildfire - Chapter 73

Chapter 73

The cigarette belonged to Tao Xiaodong. Sometimes he would stand on the balcony and smoke a cigarette when he was stressed. He doesn’t smoke much, and he has no cravings.

Because of his eyes, he hasn’t smoked for a long time, and he doesn’t do anything that hurts his body.

Tang Suoyan smoked a cigarette on the balcony. The last time he smoked was when he was in school. He’s always been a disciplined guy, good at controlling himself, and there’s nothing addicting about him.

Not getting up at night to smoke a cigarette didn’t sound like something he could do.

Tao Xiaodong sometimes feels that his appearance broke the balance of Tang Suoyan’s life and added many uncertain factors to him, although this was not his intention.

Before they were together at first, Tao Xiaodong didn’t think about today, he wanted to give Tang Suoyan a better life, make him more stable and happy.

The next day went to work as usual, Tang Suoyan said to Tao Xiaodong before getting off the bus: “Pay attention to your eyes, don’t be tired.”

“Okay, I know.” Tao Xiaodong assured him, “You must be obedient.”

Tang Suoyan smiled and touched his hand on the gear lever: “Pick me up after get off work.”

“Okay.” Tao Xiaodong said.

Tang Suoyan got out of the car, went upstairs to the office in silence, and nodded when he met Tang Suoyan who greeted him along the way. After changing clothes, the phone rang twice before going out.

Tang Suoyan picked it up, the dean’s voice was on the other side of the phone, and asked him to come over at noon.

Tang Suoyan said he knew.

Professor Xu was not in the country, so the dean directly asked Tang Suoyan about something.

The dean took a cup for Tang Suoyan to get hot water, and called out, “Suoyan.”

Tang Suoyan didn’t need him to speak, and he already knew it, and said, “I guessed it, Dean.”

In front of the water dispenser, the dean sighed and said, “I know you are in a hurry.”

Tang Suoyan frowned slightly: “None of them have been approved?”

The dean had a deep line on his eyebrows and didn’t answer.

Tang Suoyan nodded: “Got it.”

Tang Suoyan applied for three clinical trial projects this year, gene editing projects for three disease-causing genes of retinitis pigmentosa. A target is set in the mutation region, gene editing and reproducing are performed on the target, and the mutation point is repaired.

This is a project he has been working on for years. The progress of the team of the third hospital in recent years is still obvious, and the experiments on mice and pigs have achieved remarkable results.

However, clinical trials have never been approved, experiments on animal eyes cannot replace humans, and the effects of editing therapy in humans are still unpredictable.

The third hospital has always supported their projects, and in recent years, the Department of Ophthalmology has introduced a large number of scientific research talents for this purpose. Once the project is completed, it will be able to be applied clinically one day, which is a step-by-step progress for the whole world. Although Tang Suoyan has been doing it for several years, it is still in the early stage of scientific research after all, and it will not be able to enter the clinical trial stage so soon. It cannot be approved domestically, nor can it be approved internationally.

“Is there enough money?” The dean put the teacup on the table in front of him and asked while standing beside him.

“Enough.” Tang Suoyan pinched his eyebrows, “Not bad for the money, Dean.”

“I know you want to enter the test quickly, and the hospital is trying its best to apply for approval.” The dean patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, “Take your time.”

Tang Suoyan had two surgeries in the afternoon, so he didn’t stay at the director’s place any longer, and went back after finishing talking.

The purpose of all scientific research is to apply it in clinical practice. Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye disease with the highest blindness rate in the world. There are more than 50 blinding genes, but only two or three of them have been clinically and effectively used in foreign countries. Treatment costs hundreds of thousands of dollars a time, which is sky-high for most ordinary families.

This eye disease has plagued scholars all over the world for too many years, and it should be overcome. Genes are one direction, retinal transplantation is one direction. Tang Suoyan’s research direction is still on genes, and the diseases carried by genes still need to be treated by genes. The direction of the retina cannot be realized in a short period of time, and the effect of the artificial retina is too small even if it is realized.

Back then, Tang Suoyan touched Tao Huainan’s head and said to him, “No one will give up on you.” Tao Huainan brought a total of two genetic mutation points, one of which happened to be within his research scope, and one of which was declared for clinical trials in the past two years. one.

If he can enter the trial period, Tao Huainan will be on his volunteer list.

Before Tao Xiaodong’s genetic test this time, Tang Suoyan hoped to see the same genetic mutation on his report.

However, I don’t know if it is lucky or unfortunate, Tao Huainan has only one of the two blinding gene points inherited from his father.

This one is not the ABCA4 that Tang Suoyan has achieved obvious results, but another one that is not within the scope of Tang Suoyan’s research.

Fortunately, one gene is bound to be easier to cure than two. Unfortunately, once in the experimental stage, Tao Huainan can be treated as a volunteer. Although the effect is unpredictable, there is still hope. However, the gene brought by Tao Xiaodong has no scientific research results, and even the experiment cannot be done.

Tang Suoyan took out Tao Xiaodong’s various reports from the drawer again in the office and read it again.

He had turned over the paper reports too many times, and the first and last pages were even curled, but he couldn’t do more.

Tao Xiaodong has been talking to people recently. He speaks and speaks for two or three hours a day. He holds a pen and paper while chatting with people while unconsciously writing and drawing.

In the past few years, Tao Xiaodong’s momentum has been too fierce, and gradually he has become a leader in the circle. In Tao Xiaodong’s own words, he “plays tricks and plays well in the camp”. He has a lot of fun in the social and business field. With top technology and his interpersonal relationships, he is a leader.

The domestic tattoo circle has been developing all the time. It used to be unpopular in the world, but now it has received attention and can start to exhibit.

If it was in the past, the organizer Tao Xiaodong would definitely take it, he never worried about this. Since your status is here, people usually hold you and respect you, but at critical moments you have to behave like you don’t have to put your head over someone else’s head.

But this year Tao Xiaodong really didn’t want to pick it up, he really didn’t have the energy.

To hold a major exhibition, I will say that I have been busy and exhausted for a month, and I am too tired. All the content and processes have to be experienced in person, from the reception of the venue layout staff to the design of the clothing admission ticket.

Although money can make a lot of money, Tao Xiaodong doesn’t want to make any money this year. He only wants to be safe now.

There are not many people who can handle this kind of exhibition and have the ability to do it well. Tao Xiaodong has promoted many people. He has many brothers in his circle, and he also wants to push his friends out. The association only recognizes him, and finally means if he does not want to do it. Then go to Japan.

In fact, foreign countries have always looked down on domestic things, and it would be too useless to even have no one who can take over the exhibition. Tao Xiaodong finally took it.

The domestic circle is developed through the joint efforts of all tattoo artists. There are many excellent tattoo artists and works. They are not inferior to the outside world, and even stronger. It’s just that some old guys don’t like to be in the front, they’re used to being low-key, and it’s time to shine.

Of course, I applied at home before I agreed, and asked the doctor’s opinion.

After all, what I do now is to listen to others, and I feel very beautiful to be controlled by others every day. Not only is it not annoying, but people are not happy if they leave it alone, saying that they feel a sense of belonging if they are left alone.

Tang Suoyan did not restrict him from taking the exhibition, and said to him, “Do what you like without pressure.”

“I’m going to be on a business trip and I’ll be very busy.” Tao Xiaodong lay on Tang Suoyan’s lap and looked at him, “Is it alright?”

“Pay attention to your eyes, don’t be too tired.” Tang Suoyan touched his head while reading, “If I don’t work overtime on weekends, I will fly over to accompany you.”

“Really?” Tao Xiaodong first blinked and asked in surprise, but after asking, he felt that it was not very good, and said, “Don’t, it’s too much tossing.”

“Don’t bother.” Tang Suoyan scratched his palms with his hair, and said, “Do whatever you used to do, don’t feel that something is wrong with you, you can do exhibitions if you want, and go out when you want. Just pay attention to your eyes. Well, remember to make up when you need to make up.”

Tao Xiaodong lay down and nodded and said “OK”.

Recently, I have been honest and obedient, like a child.

Tang Suoyan suddenly smiled and asked him, “Do you think you and Xiao Nan are more and more alike?”

“What does it look like? Personality?” Tao Xiaodong asked.

“Yes.” Tang Suoyan put his hand on his eyes, the light was a little dazzling when he lay there, “Close your eyes, don’t look at the light.”

Tao Xiaodong closed his eyes in his palm: “Does it look like it?”

“They are very obedient.” Tang Suoyan said.

“I’m really listening, he’s fake.” Tao Xiaodong chuckled, “He will hold back his energy and irritate people.”

“Angry at you?” Tang Suoyan pressed the acupuncture points around his eyes, while the other hand kept looking at the book, “Why are you angry?”

“Sometimes it doesn’t make sense.” Tao Xiaodong said, “I’m not very angry with me, I’m angry with his little brother more often.”

Tang Suoyan didn’t speak for a long time, then added some strength in his hand and said, “Just like you.”

Tao Xiaodong knew what he was talking about and felt a little guilty. Grabbing his hand, he turned over and kissed the back of his hand.

There is still a period of time for the tattoo exhibition, so don’t rush. However, since the matter has been finalized, Tao Xiaodong must not be relieved, and he has been busy talking all day. He accepted the exhibition on behalf of the entire company, and all the tattoo artists in the store had produced works. Di Ye and other lazy tattoo artists were unwilling and troublesome every day.

“You are lazy when you are young.” Tao Xiaodong said them incomprehensibly.

Tao Xiaodong, like their age, is full of stamina, and he doesn’t know where to use his stamina. This one does not care about being famous, just guards a big tree in Tao Xiaodong, and has no pursuit.

For a while, the two-phase disgust that appeared from time to time in the store began again. The lazy ones thought that Tao Xiaodong was tossing, and Tao Xiaodong thought that they were not motivated and did not pursue.

When a person is busy, he looks energetic, and when he has a little trouble, he appears energetic.

The tenacious vitality of Tao Xiaodong was stimulated again. He was originally such a person. He couldn’t be defeated or defeated, and he rolled up his sleeves all day long. Tang Suoyan liked it.