Those who make it to the final round of the competition are the elite of the younger generation in the medical field, each with their own unique talents. Even if their medical expertise isn’t yet fully matured due to their age, talent knows no age limits. Sometimes, you have to admit that no matter how much effort you put in, it still can’t compare to the sudden spark of inspiration from someone naturally gifted.
For this reason, Qin Chaoyu was particularly excited about the final competition. She looked forward to a collision of brilliant ideas—perhaps even a groundbreaking discovery.
With this mindset, she focused intently from the very beginning, listening attentively to the speakers on stage.
The first to present was Team Iris, determined by a random draw. For them, this order had both advantages and disadvantages.
The speaker was their team leader, Gabriel Randolph, a man with a melancholic aura who looked more like an artist than a medical professional.
Qin Chaoyu had some impression of him—not because of his strikingly handsome appearance (she still hadn’t quite grasped the appeal of foreign aesthetics), but because he had published numerous papers in top-tier international medical journals. Even among those ten or twenty years his senior, few could match his achievements, a testament to his extraordinary skill.
Back when she was studying Western medicine, she had read through major medical journals both domestic and international. Thanks to her sharp memory, she still remembered the content of his papers. If nothing else, she admired his precise and incisive writing style. If she recalled correctly, his primary research focus was cardiology.
It was likely that his team’s chosen topic would revolve around the heart.
Sure enough, Gabriel Randolph’s presentation was on heart failure.
Heart failure refers to a syndrome where the heart’s pumping function is impaired due to various causes, resulting in insufficient cardiac output to meet the body’s metabolic needs. In simpler terms, the heart’s function declines, failing to sustain the body’s demands.
It is one of the most common cardiac conditions and a leading global health issue, particularly among those over 70, with an alarmingly high mortality rate. The five-year mortality rate for heart failure patients is 50%, and for severe cases, the one-year mortality rate can reach the same figure.
To date, there is no highly effective treatment—most approaches focus on conservative management, essentially delaying death. How long that delay lasts… only heaven knows. Moreover, heart failure patients must adhere to numerous lifestyle restrictions, making it both physically and financially draining.
Qin Chaoyu was eager to hear if Gabriel Randolph had any groundbreaking insights.
And he did not disappoint. He cut straight to the point:
“Regarding heart failure, I’ve recently made a breakthrough discovery—a certain plant, or rather, an element within it, shows remarkable potential in treating the condition. The core issue in heart failure is the decline in cardiac function, leading to insufficient energy supply for the body. However, this plant possesses extraordinary regenerative—or rather, cellular healing—properties. To put it into perspective, its healing capacity is at least ten times greater than the human body’s natural recovery ability. This suggests its applications could extend far beyond just heart failure treatment.”
“Of course, I’m not here to discuss its broader uses, but rather how to apply it specifically to heart failure, so I’ll skip the details for now.”
Gabriel pressed his remote, advancing the slides. The next page outlined the plant’s characteristics—though, naturally, no photos were included. No one was foolish enough to reveal such critical information, lest someone else steal the research.
“I discovered this plant in the desert. After extensive literature review, I found no prior records of it, making it a newly identified species. I’ve named it *Rebirth*. Based on my observations and research, I’ve managed to extract its healing element. Unfortunately, the purity isn’t yet sufficient for clinical use, and the extraction process is highly challenging. Roughly a few grams can be obtained from a hundred kilograms of the plant.”
“However, I’ve brought samples of the extracted element for the experts to examine later, as proof that this isn’t a fabrication.”
As Gabriel spoke confidently, Qin Chaoyu couldn’t help but feel intrigued by this supposedly miraculous plant. Of course, the same curiosity gripped everyone in the room. Yet, compared to others, she felt less urgency—after all, while treating heart failure was difficult, it wasn’t impossible for her.
Though Gabriel’s revelation was explosive, his presentation didn’t drag on. After about twenty minutes, he stepped down, leaving the next speaker visibly uneasy.
Gabriel had presented a feasible solution. If experts later confirmed the plant’s existence, his team would undoubtedly win against others still grappling with unverified hypotheses. Moreover, given the competitive nature of these prodigies—each brimming with pride—his discovery didn’t just shake the competition; it hinted at Nobel Prize potential.
How could such a revelation not unsettle his peers?
The atmosphere grew tense, piling pressure on the next presenter—a freckled young woman representing Team Stars & Stripes.
Though the experts’ attention remained fixated on Gabriel’s discovery, they forced themselves to focus on the current speaker, not wanting to demoralize her.
Yet within five minutes, many minds began to wander. Compared to a revolutionary new finding, the ongoing presentation felt lackluster. It wasn’t without merit, but it paled in comparison.
The young woman noticed but lacked the means to recapture their interest. Still, she maintained her composure and finished smoothly, leaving an impression of steadiness.
Team Stars & Stripes’ underwhelming start further heightened the tension. Some contestants began sweating nervously.
Among Team Sakura, Yoshikawa Tomio and Masano Ikken momentarily set aside their feud, whispering anxiously to their captain, Matsumoto Shihei:
“Captain, what do we do? Our material can’t possibly compete with Team Iris.”
Matsumoto remained outwardly calm. With a single glance, he silenced the two, who shrank back into their seats.
Taking the cue, Takeshita Yumi reassured them, “Losing to Team Iris isn’t a big deal. Discovering a new plant requires luck, and even the host country couldn’t top them.” She left unsaid the real concern: as long as neither Team Han nor Team Hua claimed victory, it was acceptable.
Then, it was Team Hua’s turn. Both Team Han and Team Sakura immediately perked up—a rare moment of unity between these two feuding neighbors when it came to their shared rivalry with Team Hua.
Other teams also paid closer attention, curious to see what insights the back-to-back champions would bring.
Unsurprisingly, the presenter was Qin Chaoyu—a consensus no one disputed.
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**Author’s Note:** All medical details are fictional. Please don’t take them seriously.
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