Chapter 1487: Chapter 1113: Unique Pride_2

    This is how it is, Yang Ping roughly understood why with the geography knowledge he acquired during middle school.

    “This is also the reason why advanced civilization did not develop in ancient North America, because ancient times were an agrarian society. People didn’t have the capability to resist cold waves; hard-grown crops could be completely destroyed by a sudden cold wave, making food production unstable. Naturally, they could not nurture an advanced civilization. But an industrial society is different; various technologies can be used to compensate for natural climate deficiencies.”

    Lucas excitedly held the globe and explained to Yang Ping, “I didn’t have any geography knowledge before. During this period of illness, with this globe, I’ve only grasped a bit of geography knowledge. It’s not my fault; schools from childhood to university don’t teach much geography. Actually, I am relatively better; many Americans don’t know that Ukraine is in Europe. Many people think Ukraine is in South America, and others believe the United States is in Europe. More interestingly, many fans who went to watch the World Cup once bought the wrong tickets and went to the wrong country.”

    “No way, this should be a made-up joke, right?” Yang Ping couldn’t believe it.

    “It’s true; before attending university, I thought Australia was in Europe, New Zealand was with Ireland. Actually, even after going to university, I still couldn’t completely distinguish them,” Lucas said anxiously.

    Yang Ping had not studied abroad before. In the past, he only went abroad to lecture on flying knife surgery, and his interactions were all with doctors. Since doctors are an elite class in the United States, Yang Ping never interacted with ordinary American citizens and really didn’t know about these things. He had never heard that Americans’ geography knowledge was so lacking. Without Lucas saying it herself, he certainly wouldn’t believe it.

    “After being discharged, I still want to stay in the rehabilitation department for a while and undergo some rehabilitation therapy. I don’t want to return home for the time being. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll stay at the Sanbo Hotel; I’ve already booked a room.” Lucas had already planned for himself, as he temporarily wouldn’t return to his country.

    Yang Ping advised Lucas not to try eating American peanut butter again; no matter how much he tries, he will still be allergic. Allergies can be fatal, and Lucas remembered Yang Ping’s words.

    “In the future, it’s crucial to ask foreign individuals, especially those from Europe and America, in great detail and repeatedly about their allergy history.” After checking the room, Yang Ping warned all the doctors that Lucas’s lesson was a bloody one.

    Taking that jar of American peanut butter, Graduate Student Xiao Luo, along with several other graduate students, used rigorous scientific attitudes and methods to study the difference between the two types of peanut butter and plan to write a paper for publication.

    The raw materials for American peanut butter are roasted peanuts made into butter. During the roasting process, amino acids in peanuts react with sugar, resulting in the American taste for peanuts. However, at the same time, the peanut protein carrying allergenic structures also reacts with sugar, leading to a significant increase in allergenic points. The more allergenic points, the more prone to allergic reactions they are. Compared to raw peanuts, these roasted peanuts have 90 times more allergenic capacity. In contrast, Chinese peanuts are cooked and fried, which not only doesn’t increase allergenic points but rather reduces them, lowering the allergenic protein content from 71% to 29%. This clearly shows the significant difference between these two processing methods, with the former producing many allergens and the latter reducing them, essentially one producing toxins and the other eliminating them.

    To say American individuals are generally more prone to allergies than Chinese people is an understatement. Relative to Chinese individuals, it’s safe to say they’re absolutely an allergic constitution. They easily develop allergies from substances that Chinese people have no issues with.

    The final conclusion was similar to the assumptions: peanut butter with many allergenic points, combined with highly sensitive physiques, makes it difficult not to have allergic reactions.

    It seems that sometimes five thousand years of civilization have their advantages. Over a long history, many things have already been optimally selected and eliminated by our ancestors, leaving us always with the best. Sometimes, when you think about it, this pride is unique to us globally.

    The experimental data Lu Xiaolu sent a few days ago was on the desk, and Yang Ping was browsing through it. The latest phase of animal experiment results was excellent, and Yang Ping had been contemplating that the name “K Virus Therapy” was indeed inappropriate, as it easily led to misunderstandings. Just like “magnetic resonance” was previously called “nuclear magnetic resonance,” having “nuclear” in the name easily caused misunderstandings, making people think that undergoing magnetic resonance would expose them to nuclear radiation. In reality, magnetic resonance has no nuclear radiation at all, so the “nuclear” was later removed, and it was called magnetic resonance directly.

    Tumor cell-targeted apoptotic protein complex, that’s the new name Yang Ping gave it. He had considered it for a long time before but had not officially applied it. Now it starts to be officially applied, giving K Virus a new identity, and this treatment method is now called tumor cell-targeted apoptosis therapy. Sometimes, a high-sounding name is quite important; it can show off a certain elegance. And sometimes, elegance does serve a purpose.

    Lu Xiaolu also agreed with Yang Ping’s renaming suggestion. From now on, whether in internal communication or in public papers, the novel K Virus Therapy would be called the tumor cell-targeted apoptotic protein complex.

    While browsing the experimental data, Lu Xiaolu called, saying that Principal Ding had suddenly fallen ill in prison and died despite rescue efforts; a tumor-caused pulmonary embolism was initially considered. Principal Ding had only one daughter, Ding Xinyu, so Lu Xiaolu took time off to handle Principal Ding’s funeral affairs.

    “Condolences! Go, and let us know if you need help at any time.” Yang Ping set down the phone and immediately notified Little Five, arranging for some flexible female students to go to Ding Xinyu’s home. With such an incident, Lu Xiaolu would be busy with Principal Ding’s funeral affairs, and Ding Xinyu would undoubtedly be deeply immersed in sorrow, needing someone to take care of her and the child.

    Yang Ping had previously heard from Lu Xiaolu that Principal Ding’s illness had worsened, and he refused any treatment. He had once said his only worry was his silly daughter, but after seeing Lu Xiaolu and Ding Xinyu get married, Principal Ding said he had no more worries. He hoped that Lu Xiaolu and Ding Xinyu would live a straightforward and honest life in the future, never following in his footsteps, scheming for so-called wealth and status through unscrupulous means. What people often desire, the so-called wealth and rank, is nothing but fleeting smoke. Living happily according to one’s own way and doing what one can contribute to society makes for a happy life.

    Principal Ding was a guilty person, from whom others kept their distance, but Lu Xiaolu had never left him. He would regularly bring Ding Xinyu to prison to visit Principal Ding, even though Principal Ding warned him not to come and to avoid suspicion. He understood the sentiment, knowing such actions might affect Lu Xiaolu’s future.

    Friends once advised Lu Xiaolu he was on the brink of a promising future and should clearly distance himself from Principal Ding, and especially not marry Ding Xinyu, who had a child. But Lu Xiaolu refused all advice, firmly acting according to his own wishes.

    Lu Xiaolu said, “In others’ eyes, Principal Ding might be a sinner, but in my heart, no matter what he has done, he is my benefactor.”

    Lu Xiaolu also values sentiment and loyalty, leaving Yang Ping sighing.

    Guan Ruyan later went to the United States, and it was unknown what he encountered there. A fellow alumnus from Nandu Medical University saw him wandering, with serious mental disorders, no longer recognizing his former classmates. Sometimes, there’s really no need; plotting meticulously and being too clever can lead to such an end. People, after all, should walk the righteous path.