My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband-Chapter 53 Si Mingjing: Outspoken Among Physicians 2

Si Mingjing laughed. "Is that so? But before antibiotics were discovered, even minor bacterial infections were as terrifying as cancer. A severe infection was a terminal illness; a slight mishap could cost a life. The discovery and application of antibiotics marked a great revolution in medical history for humanity."

Xian Chen couldn’t refute this.

Even the three traditional Chinese medicine academicians and the other doctors present knew the significant impact of antibiotics on medical advancements. Penicillin, especially, was significant enough to almost rival the Four Great Inventions.

Another academician, Academician Zhou, said, "That’s different, young lady. Don’t equivocate."

By then, the banquet hall had virtually become a battlefield where Si Mingjing debated with the medical guests.

Si Mingjing said, "They are largely similar, achieving comparable results through different means. For example, take bacterial infections, once called deadly killers. We can eliminate their threat to the human body by identifying the differences between bacteria and normal human cells and specifically targeting those differences."

"In fact, penicillin targets something bacteria possess that humans do not: a cell wall. Bacterial cell walls are mainly composed of peptidoglycan. Penicillin disrupts this cell wall, causing the bacteria to rupture and die. That’s how bacterial infections were conquered—quite simple, really."

Academician Zhou didn’t argue but simply threw out the question, "Ultimately, do you study Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine?"

"In 2050, there’s no need to draw such a clear line between traditional Chinese and Western medicine. As long as it can cure diseases, integrating both is the best approach," Si Mingjing asserted confidently.

Academician Zhou found her statement reasonable and said no more.

Just then, Xian Chen spoke up. "Miss Si, I understand your line of thinking. The medical community has already developed targeted drugs—ones that affect cancer cells but not normal cells. We use these to treat cancer by targeting these unique features. However, that is merely treatment. Given the complexity of cancer, we haven’t yet achieved a cure. But from your tone, it sounds like you’re suggesting you can bring about a medical revolution, similar to the discovery of antibiotics?"

Si Mingjing didn’t reply to Xian Chen.

She turned her head to look at Xie Changyuan, whose life was drawing to a close. "Mr. Xie," she said, "I’ve reviewed your medical records. My mentor has dedicated many years to researching a cure for cancer. Perhaps Providence has finally extended a merciful hand to humanity. Much like Fleming’s discovery of penicillin, my mentor on Prison Star has found an effective way to treat cancer."

"Now that I’m back on Earth, I plan, as entrusted by my mentor, to make this public for the benefit of all. If you don’t mind being the first to try it, I can treat you."

Upon hearing this, the entire audience was stunned.

It was cancer!

Humanity’s ultimate killer—cancer!

Could there truly be a breakthrough?

At that moment, regardless of whether Si Mingjing was bluffing, everyone’s gaze fixed intensely on her, hoping for a miracle.

Only Old Master Song tightened his grip on his cane!

And Song Pianlan stared, her face a mask of astonishment!

This is impossible!

The one who has dedicated years to cancer research and planned to announce a breakthrough tonight is my grandfather, not Si Mingjing!

If Si Mingjing announces it first, wouldn’t all of Grandfather’s lifelong work be for nothing?

Song Pianlan was on the verge of a breakdown. Fearing Si Mingjing had indeed struck incredible luck, she nearly lost her composure and cried out, "Mingjing, even if you love the spotlight, you can’t take credit for Grandfather’s research! Everyone, the person who truly discovered the cancer breakthrough is my grandfather!"