Chapter 241: Xu Can Appears on

On the day of the Oscars, good news came from Huaxia, far across the Pacific.

The "Lu Yong case," disputed for over a year, finally ended with Lu Yong released as not guilty.

Moreover, the relevant departments are studying new medical insurance measures and are negotiating with Novartis and other pharmaceutical companies, striving to bring down the price of sky-high legitimate drugs so that ordinary people can afford the genuine medicine that saves their lives.

Almost simultaneously, a wide-ranging social discussion formed both at home and abroad.

On the North American side, hearings were still being held, wrangling with the FDA and other departments.

On the Huaxia side, the relevant agencies had already held a press conference, announcing a new round of measures to be fully implemented within the next three years.

Even the flagship programs "Xinwen Lianbo" and "Jiaodian Fangtan" ran special reports that day.

"Next, please see a brief news bulletin: the film 'I Am Not the God of Medicine,' directed by Chinese director Xu Can, is currently in hot release. This film exposes the pain points and difficulties of the current medical system."

"The situation where hardworking masses cannot afford medicine when seriously ill strikes straight at people's hearts."

"A spokesperson for the relevant department stated that we are actively seeking solutions, striving to let more people afford medicine and afford to see a doctor."

"The film is still in theaters, and the effect brought by its strong word-of-mouth has pushed the box office past the 800-million-yuan mark, setting a new historical record…"

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"Recently, the Spring Festival film 'I Am Not the God of Medicine' has triggered an enormous social response. The problem of the people finding it difficult to see a doctor and afford medicine has once again become the focus."

"Targeting the issue of large pharmaceutical groups keeping drug prices high and ordinary citizens being unable to afford medical care, our country's relevant departments held a press conference and urgently initiated procedures to improve the relevant system…"

"In addition, the film's real-life inspiration Lu Yong has been released as not guilty; at this moment, '650' has already reunited with his family."

"Next, let us take a detailed look at this hot topic…"

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"Mr. Xu, we are reporters from Southern Weekly. Could we have an interview?"

"Director Xu, hello, I am Liu Liu Shishi's manager. Do you have any film shooting plans recently? We could find time to discuss cooperation."

"Mr. Xu, pardon the intrusion, we are reporters from Sohu News. Regarding the recent hot events, may we take one or two minutes of your time for an interview?"

Vanessa had been quite troubled lately; her phone rang nonstop in the middle of the night, almost all from Huaxia-side media or agents.

After Xu Can's "God of Medicine" was released, it had already created an enormous social effect.

Although his previous "Spider-Man" had very high name recognition, it had not yet broken out of its niche.

This time, with "God of Medicine," Xu Can could be considered to have entered the mainstream spotlight. Throughout society, from high officials and the wealthy down to ordinary street vendors, everyone was talking about this recently popular film.

A Sino-American co-production blooming on both sides — a well-known Hollywood director, yet actually a pure-blooded Huaxia native born and raised!

If he hadn't taken a leave of absence from Beijing Film Academy, he might still be running as an extra in the Huayu film circle!