The Literary Hero of the Republic of China (民国之文豪) [MTL]

Chapter 172

　　In this day and age, drugs are rare.

　　Not to mention anything else, let's just say that the most common antipyretic and analgesic drug is now only aspirin.

　　Aspirin was developed more than ten years ago by a company that originally produced dyes. Before it was invented, Chinese people used traditional Chinese medicine to reduce fever, and foreigners... At that time, many people relied on salicylic acid to reduce fever.

　　That's right, it is the salicylic acid that is often found in cosmetic toilet water. This thing can be used as a preservative and is also used in dyes.

　　Salicylic acid is highly acidic and corrosive. Although it has the effect of reducing fever, taking it directly will damage the throat and gastric mucosa. Fortunately, the dye company developed acetylsalicylic acid based on salicylic acid and named it aspirin, which finally gave Western medicine a drug that can safely reduce fever and relieve pain.

　　This medicine can be said to be unique, so in just a few years, it became popular all over the world.

　　Now that the First World War is going on, aspirin is a magic medicine on the battlefield. It is extremely difficult for China to buy it. It was not until after the First World War that the company was targeted and almost closed down, and many companies emerged at the same time Only when aspirin is produced, the price of this medicine will drop, and when it was introduced to China, it became a magic medicine for almost everything.

　　Stomach pain, joint pain, headache and fever are all effective after taking it, isn't it a magic medicine?

　　In the case of aspirin, the only painkiller, it is conceivable how much effect the emergence of Xilin will cause.

　　The Shanghainese who saw the newspaper were all shocked. Everyone was extremely excited and happy.

　　Aurora University.

　　Many people feel heavy when they see a plague happening.

　　"This plague, I don't know how many people will die."

　　"We should organize some donation drive."

　　"People in our medical department should go to treat patients!"

　　...

　　While everyone was discussing, they saw Huo Ying's article published in the newspaper.

　　"This..." The person who was still impassioned before fell silent for a while.

　　They could hardly believe what they saw.

　　"I have read "Contagion", and I know that the infectious disease in it is fabricated. I always thought Xilin was also fabricated..."

　　"So... Er Shao Huo has been studying Xilin for a long time? That's why there is such a book?"

　　"It's possible! Tianxing must have known about this medicine a long time ago!"

　　"It's said in the newspaper that Xilin is very difficult to make and expensive. It's so kind that Huo Ershao is willing to donate such a drug for free!"

　　"You said the book "Contagion", is it possible that it's just a promotion for Xilin?"

　　...

　　Finally, everyone looked at each other in blank dismay: "Shall we go and see together?"

　　They are going to see if there is really such a magic drug!

　　a middle school.

　　"Have you heard? Second Young Master Huo's people have researched Xilin!"