Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 805 - 513 Pressure

Feng Chi sent the little pill over but didn’t actually pay much attention to it.

Since it wasn’t among the explicitly banned substances, and the few artists who used the small pills didn’t seem like the kind to recklessly dabble in prohibited items, Feng Chi thought that this so-called new drug maybe had a bit of an enhancer effect and didn’t think too negatively about it.

That was until he messaged Feng Yi, and Feng Yi’s attitude was off.

Feng Chi felt a chill in his heart.

He sent the photo of the gray pill he had taken with his phone to Feng Yi and, after Feng Yi had seen it, he quickly retracted it, not leaving it in the chat history.

Shortly after, once confirming that Feng Chi was alone, Feng Yi called to inquire.

Feng Chi cautiously said, "Yes, it’s the kind you saw, they claim it’s high-end stuff. I’ve probed around, and it seems that some people in the circle think this thing is a high-end plaything, and indeed, some big bosses are using these pills... Not sure how much they cost per pill, but I’ve heard they are very expensive!"

It was only after learning this information that Feng Chi specifically sent the pill to Feng Yi. Apart from wanting to figure out its composition and effects to have an idea, he also had another thought—

Just how high-end is this high-end good? If it really is something worthwhile, the people from Ancestral Factory can also take a look and maybe develop something similar.

Feng Yi listened intently and asked, "Are many people using this drug now?"

Feng Chi replied, "Maybe, I’m not too sure, I only heard some news after coming into contact with it today."

In this circle, some things are tacitly understood—those who can play together do so, and those who can’t play together don’t spread it around.

Thus, some things within certain small circles are not known to outsiders.

Feng Chi loved to play and make friends, but he wasn’t someone who could get along with any small clique. His information wasn’t comprehensive.

Feng Yi asked, "When did this start?"

Feng Chi said, "Recently, I guess. It’s a ’trendy’ high-end game within a small scope."

Some people just like to occasionally try new substances, as long as they are not on the list of explicitly banned substances, and as long as there are no severe side effects, they are willing to give them a go.

Feng Yi wondered, "What’s so high-end about this thing? And they dare to take it?"

Feng Chi replied, "The packaging box looks fine at first glance, and it’s difficult for the average person to verify the accuracy of the information on it. Those who have used it say it’s quite stress-relieving, and you’ll know the specific feeling once you try it. Supposedly, it’s a new drug that hasn’t hit the market yet. I guess some people must have tested its composition, and if those people really didn’t know anything, they wouldn’t dare to consume it indiscriminately. But definitely, no abnormalities have been detected, or it’s indetectable."

In Feng Chi’s view, testing drugs at general hospitals or private institutions was unreliable.

Only his brother’s Ancestral Factory would do!

Feng Chi said, "Some people take it with no adverse effects, so others follow suit."

Lowering his voice, he asked, "Could there be a problem with this stuff?"

Feng Yi simply said, "Don’t you dare touch it!"

Old Yuan had warned that because the investigation team was still probing, Feng Yi could not disclose much information. He just wanted Feng Chi to take this seriously.

Feng Chi also sensed it, "Yeah, I won’t touch it!"

Thinking about his original plans during the vacation, Feng Chi asked, "I was planning to go to a few appointments recently, should I go and look into it?"

Feng Yi immediately said, "Stop fooling around outside! Better get back to work as soon as possible."

Feng Chi responded, "Understood!"

That was certainly not a mess that a small fry like me could easily get involved in—I could lose my life over it!

All the planned parties and banquets, I rejected them!

My life is more important!

Feng Yi was still slightly worried, "If others around you or in the circle ask about this, just say you drank too much and don’t remember."

Playing dumb was something Feng Chi was familiar with, "Alright, I’ll just say I don’t know, that I drank too much that day, acted stupid, had a headache, my memory is blurry and unclear!"

Feng Chi indeed understood that the situation was much more serious than he had imagined.

Good thing I’m smart enough!

In the following days, what Feng Chi told others was that he overdid it and needed to regain focus, return to his regular job, and improve his professional skills.

He signed up for a short-term training course, took classes for a few days, and then went back to the "Survivor" show with his suitcase, ready to start work.

Feng Chi also pondered whether those who gave him the pills were ignorant or had ulterior motives.

But since the current climate was not right, it was necessary to pretend to know nothing, and he temporarily gave up trying to probe further, maintaining only a covert observation from the outside.

Meanwhile.

After receiving the item Feng Chi sent, Feng Yi saw the small gray-white pill.

Judging from the smell, it was the same as what Old Yuan had shown him.

He took the pill to the headquarters of Ancestral Factory for analysis in the lab.

The test results were the same.

In the core experimental area of the headquarters, in the lounge designated for the head of the laboratory, Feng Yi, Yue Gongyang, and Ji Fan were present.

An investigation team had been established comprising the Union Assurance Bureau’s special task force, official regulatory agencies, and several related departments. Following its agreement to assist in the investigation, Ancestral Factory’s laboratory had obtained some significant samples and data.

On the computer screen in front of them were three sets of data.

The first set was about several counterfeit drugs.

Counterfeit drugs are not uncommon.

As far as Ancestral Factory is concerned, since the release of the S-series and Y-series to the world, various research groups have been invigorated with prolific vitality, continually producing new research results.

Some drugs here were able to gain approval to go on the market through the usual procedures, resulting in a multitude of patented medicines.

They also gave rise to countless generic drugs.

But not every generic drug could pass the consistency evaluation.

In irregular pharmacies or in those hidden markets outside the pharmacies, chaos was frequent, and regulation was insufficient.

Even the strictest regulatory systems couldn’t ensure that all drugs entering the market were safe and effective.

Take for example the drugs developed by the Ancestral Factory.

The top-tier ones were difficult to replicate, but other drugs could still be copied.

Which then produced countless generics of varying quality.

Even if the active ingredients didn’t reach the ideal level of the Ancestral Factory, and were only one percent as effective, numerous people were willing to try them.

But what they faced now wasn’t a generic drug issue, it was fraud!

"These several generics and the samples we’ve received might come from the same source,"

Ji Fan manipulated the images on the screen to explain to Feng Yi:

"The manufacturer disguised this slow-acting poison to look harmless, coating it with a ’sugar shell’ and pretending to be just another product in the mix of variable quality generics before slipping them into the broader market through grey channels."

While speaking, Ji Fan opened the second set of data.

This data included an association map obtained after analyzing various samples.

The more complex aspects might be beyond Feng Yi’s understanding, but Ji Fan had specially prepared a few simplified charts to help Feng Yi comprehend the possible development sequence of these drugs, as well as the upgrade sequence of some of them.

Only after Feng Yi grasped this did Ji Fan open the third set of data.

It contained the analysis data and findings for key samples.

"For most identification agencies, figuring this out might be quite difficult, but for us, it’s only moderately challenging,"

After collaborating with the investigative team and obtaining drug samples, the lab had conducted a component identification analysis.

Feng Chi saw that on the screen, there were proteins with various molecular weights, some large and some small.

These came from plants, animals, and fungi.

When viewed separately, these large and small molecules each had their characteristics and seemed unlikely to combine.

"However, a low-toxicity peptide bound them together, leading to some toxicological changes."

Ji Fan explained the dynamic images on the screen to Feng Chi.

Feng Chi looked at the specially marked "low-toxicity peptide" in the image.

"What is this?" Feng Yi asked.

"It’s not from our Ancestral Factory’s S series, nor is it from the Y series, but it may have a common origin."

Feng Yi’s eyebrows twitched.

Did this mean it didn’t come from his grandmother, nor from himself, but from the one before that?

The previous generation’s skills were not in poison, but they had other uses in research.

Thinking about the investigations Feng Yi had been conducting, he thought: If the origin of these drugs was traced, would they also find the target that needed to be dealt with?

After understanding the intentions of Ji Fan and Yue Gongyang, Feng Yi asked, "Have you told all of this to the investigative team?"

Yue Gongyang replied, "Not yet, we’ll tell them after we organize the information."

Of course, the results were reported to Feng Yi first before contacting the investigative team.

"Is there a treatment for the people who have been poisoned after coming into contact with those pills?" Feng Chi asked.

"This drug’s toxic effects are stable and long-lasting; even after ceasing to take it, it can’t be completely metabolized in a short time,"

said Yue Gongyang.

"As for the antidote, we have a special universal antidote with limited stock and difficult production, so it’s not viable for addressing this issue. We need to develop a targeted antidote that can be mass-produced, but that will take time."

Feng Yi nodded, "I’m sure the investigative team can understand that. So now, besides developing a specific antidote, what else can we do?"

Feng Yi still hoped that the investigative team could quickly yield results. Everyone had the same ultimate goal; looking into the matter himself would take quite some time, whereas the investigative team had already begun their probe and might uncover the pharmaceutical gang behind this sooner.

The Ancestral Factory could obtain more information through the investigative team.

In doing so, Feng Yi could also find an opportunity to undertake a cleanup operation.

Yue Gongyang said, "We are analyzing a few samples provided by the investigative team and, after treating and observing the patients they have brought in, we will work hard to develop a method for rapid detection.

"The short-term toxicity of this drug isn’t obvious, so it’s difficult for general medical institutions to detect."

He explained to Feng Yi, "The Ancestral Factory is playing a supportive role. To facilitate the investigative team, we could try creating a test kit to improve their investigation efficiency and speed up tracking."

After a short pause, he added, "It’s just that we’ll be facing considerable pressure."

Feng Yi: "Pressure from what aspects?"

Yue Gongyang and Ji Fan both looked at him.

Feng Yi raised his hand and pointed to himself.

"Me?"

After thinking for a moment, he moved his finger up closer to his face and pointed to his teeth.