Everyone in the audience unconsciously sat up a little straighter. This was a highly sensitive topic. Anyone in the pharmaceutical industry knew there was a massive, seemingly unbridgeable chasm between traditional holistic practices and modern allopathic medicine. For over a century, no one had managed to close that gap.
Kaia's voice carried steadily across the room as she brought up her grandmother's lifelong medical practice as a prime example. "In my grandmother's generation, they didn't have stethoscopes or lab reports. They relied purely on the accumulation of clinical experience. She cured countless people, and there were many she couldn't save. I once asked her about it, and her response left a lasting impression on me. She said, 'A doctor who can heal the patient is a good doctor.'"
"I spent three years meticulously analyzing the formulas left behind by her and my professors. I discovered that a patient's physical constitution, the current season, and even the daily weather drastically impacted the required dosage."
"The formulas are static, but human beings are dynamic. A static prescription cannot cure a dynamic body. I have studied ancient medical texts extensively, but my foundation is in modern science. The bottleneck for holistic medicine is the lack of large-scale, randomized, double-blind trials. Without evidence-based medical data and standardized dosages, everything relies on an individual practitioner's experience. Ten different doctors might write ten completely different prescriptions for the exact same patient. That is our industry's greatest vulnerability..."
Kaia spoke in a tone that was half-analytical, half-storytelling. Her delivery was captivating, every syllable articulated with perfect clarity. The audience sat in absolute, mesmerized silence.
After nearly an hour of speaking, Kaia rested her hands on the podium. Her voice was calm yet radiated undeniable power. "This road is incredibly long, and the exploration is endless. I won't be able to finish this journey alone, but there will always be new forces joining the cause. I look forward to walking this path with all of you."
Thunderous applause erupted. The entire hall was moved by her profound insight. In the crowd, more than a few seasoned professionals had tears in their eyes, deeply touched by her dedication.
Sitting in the second row, Noelle stared up at Kaia on stage, a suffocating wave of jealousy clawing at her throat.
Kaia stood bathed in the spotlight, absorbing the roaring applause and the awe of hundreds of people as if she were born for it.
Kaia's intellectual leaps—connecting ancient remedies to modern neurotransmitters, multi-target therapies, and genetic evolution—went completely over Noelle's head. She only understood the basic modern medical concepts; the rest was a blur.
But the people clapping around her had eyes full of absolute conviction and worship. It was as if Kaia was the center of the universe. Noelle's chest tightened painfully. All the respect and adoration she had craved her entire life came so effortlessly to Kaia.
And Kaia was incredibly generous. She openly shared the pitfalls she had encountered, the hurdles she had overcome, and her solutions to complex research bottlenecks, speaking to the crowd as if they were old friends.
She was so effortlessly magnanimous, which happened to be the absolute best way to win people's hearts.



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Why does this book take so long to update, instead of 5 chapters mentioned above, we are getting about one chapter a day on average! please do not leave the readers on cliffhangers! thank you....
Please update soon. This story is good. And I'm hoping it won't go till 2000 chapters.. Although it's current slow pace is telling....