21st Century Necromancer

Yu Chen and Hiromi Jounouchi happily spent two days in Kamakura before reluctantly returning to Tokyo.

Although Yu had learned about the existence of the Transcendent and the Supernaturalist Association in Tokyo, he didn't seek them out immediately upon returning but instead went back to the hospital to take care of his work.

As the head of the surgical department, Professor Kube was naturally aware that Chen Yu and Jounouchi Hiromi were on vacation, since he was their direct superior and the one who approved their leave.

Professor Kube could understand Yu's desire to take a vacation, especially since he'd been working tirelessly overnight to finish the experiment and had successfully advanced his research to the clinical application stage after healing a chronic patient. It was only natural that he'd want to celebrate and relax with his girlfriend.

Furthermore, considering the broad prospects and significant implications of Yu's research, granting him a few days off, or even allowing Hiromi to take time off with him, wasn't a big deal.

However, even after having their fill on vacation, work still needed to be continued.

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The organization and archiving of case reports, the writing and publishing of research papers are tasks that Yu had to complete himself.

And these tasks bore extraordinary significance, representing the world's first instance of an end-stage cancer patient living for three years before being healed, as well as the first clinical application of cancer-suppressing potion that Yu developed, both of which were significant in clinical application and academic research.

So, when Yu returned to Tokyo from Kamakura and reappeared at the hospital, Professor Kube immediately called him over.

"Mr. Chen Yu, how was the scenery in Kamakura?" Having a successful student also brings honor to a teacher and leader like Professor Kube, who therefore showed a more pleasant and cheerful demeanor towards Yu.

"The sights in Kamakura have a unique charm," Yu answered with a smile, as he placed the souvenirs he bought in front of Professor Kube, "I bought some sweets in Enoshima to bring back for you to try."

Seeing that his student had brought him souvenirs, Professor Kube laughed, "Then I'll gladly accept."

After putting away the gift Yu had brought, Professor Kube then got down to business and introduced the person who had been standing beside him, "This is Professor Niaoi, the vice head of our surgery department. He was away at a conference and only returned these last couple of days, which is why you haven't met him before. I wanted to introduce you two today."

"Mr. Chen Yu, I've heard so much about you! Professor Kube often mentions you as his proud student. I hope we can take care of each other in the future." Professor Niaoi greeted Yu proactively. Regardless of whether Professor Kube had mentioned Yu or whether he had really admired him for a long time, following the success of Yu's research, the admiration became genuine.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"It is I who should be asking Professor Niaoi for his consideration. With my hasty arrival, I wasn't aware that you would be here, Professor Niaoi, and I forgot to bring a gift as a token of respect, which is truly rude." When faced with politeness, it seldom goes unappreciated, and Chen Yu responded with humility and politeness.

He did not carry himself with arrogance, even though he now had the capacity to do so, given his achievements; however, his personality was not boastful or overbearing.

After exchanging formalities with Professor Niaoi and getting acquainted, Professor Kube continued, "Professor Niaoi is an academic authority in the University of Tokyo Medical School. His paper 'An Investigation of Colorectal Cancer Caused by K-RAS Gene Mutation and Scientific Medical Methods' was once a candidate for the Hopkins University Medical Research Award. Mr.

Chen Yu, if you ever have questions regarding academic papers, you should definitely seek advice from Professor Niaoi. I believe he can offer you considerable help."

"If that's the case, then that's wonderful! As you know, Professor, my papers have always been somewhat lacking.

If I could receive guidance from Professor Niaoi, that would be more than I could ask for!" Upon hearing Professor Kube's introduction, Chen Yu immediately understood that Professor Kube hoped he would quickly turn his research into a paper, with Professor Niaoi's assistance in editing and guidance before publishing.

Chen Yu found nothing amiss with Professor Kube's arrangements. Granted, The University of Tokyo, with its heritage and reputation, did not lack papers like Chen Yu's. However, for Chen Yu himself, for Professor Kube, and for Eastern University Affiliated Hospital, the significance of a paper that received international recognition in medical research was exceptionally profound.

This was evident from the case of Professor Niaoi; had he not had a paper nominated for the Hopkins University Medical Research Award, he might not have ascended to the position of Deputy Director of Surgery at Eastern University Affiliated Hospital.

"It's great that you think that way, Mr. Chen Yu. I have looked into your research before, and it truly is an impressive study. It will be a new breakthrough that changes the current cancer treatment system!

If all goes well, even a nomination for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine may not be out of the question!" Clearly having done his homework, Professor Niaoi was lavish in his praise for Chen Yu's research.

This was not flattery or sycophancy. Given Professor Niaoi's status and position, he had absolutely no need to flatter Chen Yu, or even Professor Kube for that matter. His praise was sincerely for Chen Yu's research.

In fact, one didn't need a great deal of medical knowledge to understand the significance of Chen Yu's research. Anyone with a basic understanding of cancer and its terminal treatments could appreciate what it meant to extend the life of a patient with terminal cancer, who originally had a life expectancy of about six months, to three years or even longer. This was self-evident for cancer treatment.

This was also why Chen Yu had not yet gone public with his research; otherwise, large pharmaceutical companies and journalists from major media outlets would likely have descended on him like sharks to blood.

Professor Kube had obviously thought of the same issue, and he asked Chen Yu, "Mr. Chen Yu, have you filed a patent for your research? This is something you need to expedite! Although medical research should not be kept hidden, it is still your hard work, and it would be regrettable if someone plagiarized it.

"Plus, with a patent, you could partner with a pharmaceutical company, enabling your research to benefit more people, right? Mr. Chen Yu, are you familiar with the pharmaceutical industry? Would you like me to introduce you to some people in the industry?"

"Let's wait to apply for the patent until after the paper is organized. Professor, as you know, I prefer doing research rather than writing things down. Apart from experimental records, everything is in my head.

I need to sort these things out first, or else even I'm a bit confused," Chen Yu explained to Professor Kube while also accepting his offer: "As for the collaboration with a pharmaceutical company... Professor, if you could recommend suitable enterprises, I would like to meet them."