After curing Professor Qizaina, Mu Lin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mu Lin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the call, Professor Von Norman realized he had caused trouble for Mu Lin and apologized, promising to recommend Mu Lin for admission once his SAT II scores were released. He even offered to be his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, shouting, “You damn old man, haven’t you caused enough trouble for him? If anyone should mentor him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mu Lin quickly intervened, saying his scores weren’t out yet and they could argue later. This finally calmed the two elders down, and Mu Lin left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mu Lin couldn’t afford to take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Using his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Borth Law Firm as his long-term private affairs team. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mu Lin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering both lawyers suffered from stomach ulcers, Mu Lin gave them self-made Liangfu Pills and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were nearly cured. From then on, they worked even harder for Mu Lin.
Following their advice, Mu Lin first went to Duke University. Duke University (referred to as Duke) is a private coeducational university in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke is one of the leading academic centers in the U.S., with its medical center earning global recognition. Many of its departments rank among the best in the country, and its faculty often lead academic and professional organizations worldwide.
One of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mu Lin submitted a paper titled *On the Types and Treatments of Stomach Ulcers* and met with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, who had mentored countless students now working in prestigious hospitals worldwide—many serving on the American Board of Family Medicine—was surprised by Mu Lin’s youth. Upon learning Mu Lin was his student’s student and reading his paper, he was impressed by Mu Lin’s solid medical foundation. Hearing Mu Lin already had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to recommend him to Duke.
When Mu Lin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it, saying Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already told him everything and would mediate for him.
He also expressed strong interest in Mu Lin’s medical techniques and offered to be his doctoral advisor after he completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote a glowing recommendation letter.
Next, Mu Lin went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with a 140-year history, offering four-year programs and five-year joint programs leading to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is renowned for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics programs. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous, with 61 Nobel laureates associated with the institution.
Another of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from MIT, studying under Professor Chris Landon, another mentor with students worldwide. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon offered the same conditions as Professor Franklin.
As Mu Lin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police were there for Mu Lin. Mu Lin knew trouble had arrived.
The officers apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained they were arresting Mu Lin for alleged illegal residence and unlicensed medical practice. They read him his Miranda rights:
*”You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you.”*
After they finished, Mu Lin asked, *”Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”*
One officer replied, *”Two highly respected doctors reported you. After investigation, we deemed you a significant threat and requested emergency arrest authorization. A judge will issue the warrant later. Now, come with us.”*
*”Wait! Officers, I’m a minor. I think my lawyers should speak with you first.”*
Professor Landon immediately intervened, warning the police not to take Mu Lin or he would file a complaint with the state legislature. He had his secretary call Mu Lin’s lawyers, who soon arrived.
The lawyers nodded to Professor Landon and said, *”Sir, we apologize for the trouble our client has caused and thank you for upholding the law. But we’ll resolve this quickly.”*
They then addressed the police:
*”We demand a formal apology from your department to mitigate the damage to our client’s reputation. Otherwise, we’ll sue for compensation—enough to leave you penniless. First, here’s proof our client is a U.S. citizen.”* They handed over documents.
*”Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you lack authority to arrest him—that’s juvenile court jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violates his rights and damages his reputation. He’s preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions could cost him dearly. Third, he was merely assisting in scientific experiments—massaging professors, not practicing medicine illegally. Here’s juvenile court investigation records, a judicial ruling, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. Now, gentlemen, any further comments?”*
Professor Landon was stunned. The officers, expecting a simple arrest for unlicensed practice, now faced a legal nightmare.
They apologized: *”We regret our error and will send a detailed report. If confirmed, we’ll include a formal apology. Until then, please remain reachable.”* With that, they left.
Mu Lin knew conflict was inevitable—just as in China, where *”where there are people, there’s strife.”* Everyone was entangled in interests. He’d assumed the professors had rivals, but they were purely academic—disagreeing without personal attacks.
Instead, the professors’ personal physicians, whose income dropped after Mu Lin cured their patients, angrily reported him as an adult for unlicensed practice.
The police, without verifying with the professors, had acted hastily.
In the U.S., unlicensed practice carried severe penalties. Mu Lin, knowing he lacked a license, had prepared by hiring lawyers to exploit legal protections.
His principle: *”If you dare play with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.”*
The lawyers used the U.S. juvenile justice system—designed to protect minors—to shield Mu Lin. Unlike adult courts, juvenile justice prioritized education and welfare, with proactive, non-neutral proceedings.
They also gathered testimonies confirming Mu Lin hadn’t prescribed or used Western drugs, nor accepted payment. They filed these with juvenile court, which ruled his actions legal.
Now, it was time for his lawyers to go after the accusers. *”In this world, money makes the devil push the millstone. These two doctors—I’ll take my time with you. This is just the beginning.”*
After curing Professor Qizaina, Mu Lin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mu Lin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the call, Professor Von Norman realized he had caused trouble for Mu Lin and apologized, promising to recommend Mu Lin for admission once his SAT II scores were released. He even offered to be his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, “You damn old man, haven’t you caused enough trouble for him? If anyone mentors him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mu Lin quickly intervened, saying his scores weren’t out yet and they could settle the matter later. Only then did the two old men calm down. Mu Lin then left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mu Lin couldn’t take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Using his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Borth Law Firm as his long-term private affairs team. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mu Lin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering both lawyers suffered from gastric ulcers, Mu Lin gave them a self-made Liangfu Pill and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were mostly cured. From then on, they worked even harder for Mu Lin.
Following their advice, Mu Lin first went to Duke University. Duke (referred to as “Du” hereafter) is a private coeducational university in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke is one of the leading academic centers in the U.S., with its medical center earning global recognition and many departments consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Duke is known for its research and academic innovation, and its faculty often lead major academic and professional organizations worldwide.
One of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mu Lin submitted a paper titled *On the Types and Treatments of Gastric Ulcers* and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students held prominent positions in major hospitals worldwide and served on the American Board of Family Medicine, was surprised by Mu Lin’s youth. Upon learning Mu Lin was his student’s student and reviewing his paper, he was impressed by Mu Lin’s solid medical foundation. Hearing Mu Lin already had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to recommend him to Duke.
When Mu Lin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it, saying Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already told him everything and would mediate for him.
He also expressed strong interest in Mu Lin’s medical techniques and offered to be his doctoral advisor after he completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote a glowing recommendation letter.
Next, Mu Lin went to MIT. Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with a four-year undergraduate program and a five-year dual-degree option for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is renowned for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its excellence in management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. Sixty-one Nobel laureates have been associated with MIT, and its biology department has made significant contributions to medical technology.
Another of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from MIT, with Professor Chris Landon as his mentor. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon offered the same conditions as Professor Franklin. As the discussion ended, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police were looking for Mu Lin. Mu Lin knew trouble had arrived.
The police apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained that Mu Lin had been reported for illegal residence and practicing medicine without a license. They proceeded to read him his Miranda rights:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.”
After they finished, Mu Lin said, “Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “Two very prominent doctors reported you. After investigation, we deemed you a high-risk suspect and requested emergency arrest authorization. A judge will issue the warrant later. Now, come with us.”
“Wait,” Mu Lin said. “I’m a minor. I think my lawyers should handle this.”
Professor Landon immediately intervened, warning the police not to take Mu Lin or he would file a complaint with the state legislature. He had his secretary call Mu Lin’s lawyers, who soon arrived.
The lawyers nodded to Professor Landon and said, “Sir, we apologize for the trouble our client has caused and thank you for upholding the law. But we’ll resolve this quickly.”
They then turned to the police:
“First, we demand a formal apology from your department to mitigate the damage to our client’s reputation. Otherwise, we’ll sue for compensation—enough to leave you penniless. Here’s proof that our client is a U.S. citizen.” They handed over documents.
“Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you lack authority to arrest him—that’s juvenile court jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violates his rights and damages his reputation. He’s preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions have caused significant harm.
“Third, our client was merely conducting scientific experiments, giving massages—not practicing medicine illegally. Here’s the juvenile court’s investigation report, judicial ruling, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. So, gentlemen, any further comments?”
Professor Landon was stunned. The police, too, were bewildered—what seemed a simple case of unlicensed practice had turned into a massive legal headache.
The officers apologized: “We regret our mistake and will send a detailed report. If confirmed, we’ll include a formal apology. Until then, please remain reachable.” They then left.
Mu Lin knew that wherever there were people, there would be conflict—just like the saying, “Where there are people, there’s strife.” Everyone was entangled in interests. He had expected academic rivals among professors but found they were purely scholarly—disagreeing without personal attacks.
Instead, the two professors’ personal physicians, whose income dropped after Mu Lin cured their patients, angrily reported him as an adult for unlicensed practice.
The police, without verifying with the professors, assumed Mu Lin was an unlicensed practitioner and arrested him.
In the U.S., penalties for unlicensed practice are severe. Mu Lin, having learned this early, knew he lacked a license and was legally vulnerable. Since he chose to navigate the secular world, he decided to use its laws to protect himself.
His principle: *If you dare play with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.* So, he hired expert lawyers to strategize.
Upon learning Mu Lin’s age, the lawyers used the U.S. juvenile justice system to shield him. This system treats minors differently, focusing on education and protection rather than punishment. Procedures like “judicial integration,” social investigations, and family-style hearings make the process proactive and non-neutral.
They also contacted the professors, confirming Mu Lin hadn’t prescribed or used Western drugs, and submitted their testimonies. Since Mu Lin hadn’t charged for treatment, they filed a report with juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the court ruled Mu Lin’s actions legal. Now, it was time for his lawyers to go after the accusers.
*In this world, money makes the devil turn the millstone. These two doctors—I’ll take my time with you. This is just the beginning.*
After curing Professor Qizaina, Mulin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mulin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the call, Professor Von Norman realized he had inadvertently caused trouble for Mulin and apologized. He told Mulin that once his SAT II scores were released, he would recommend Mulin for admission and personally serve as his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, shouting, “You damn old man, haven’t you caused him enough trouble? If anyone should mentor him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mulin quickly intervened, reminding them that his scores hadn’t even been released yet and that they could settle their dispute afterward. This finally calmed the two elders down. Mulin then left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mulin couldn’t afford to take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Drawing on his legal knowledge, Mulin hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Burson Law Firm as his long-term private legal advisors. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mulin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering that both lawyers suffered from gastric ulcers, Mulin gave them a self-made Liangfu Pill and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were nearly cured. From then on, they worked even harder to strategize for Mulin.
Following their advice, Mulin first visited Duke University. Duke University (referred to as “Duke” hereafter) is a private coeducational institution in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke stands as one of the world’s leading academic centers. Its medical center enjoys global renown, and many of its departments consistently rank among the best in the U.S. Duke frequently garners attention for its research achievements and academic innovations, with faculty members often invited to lead prestigious academic and professional organizations worldwide.
One of Mulin’s mentors had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mulin submitted a paper titled *”On the Types and Treatment Methods of Gastric Ulcers”* and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students held prominent positions in major hospitals worldwide and served on the American Board of Family Medicine, was astonished by Mulin’s youth. Upon learning that Mulin was his student’s student, he reviewed Mulin’s paper and was impressed by his solid medical foundation. When he heard Mulin already had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to recommend him for admission to Duke and serve as his mentor.
When Mulin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it entirely, explaining that Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already informed him about Mulin’s treatments and would mediate on his behalf.
He also expressed strong interest in Mulin’s medical techniques and offered to be his doctoral advisor after he completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote Mulin a glowing recommendation letter.
Next, Mulin visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with over 140 years of history. It offers four-year undergraduate programs and five-year joint programs leading to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is globally renowned for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its excellence in management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. Sixty-one Nobel laureates have studied or worked at MIT. Its science programs are equally outstanding, especially in biology and medical technology.
Another of Mulin’s mentors had graduated from MIT, studying under Professor Chris Landon, another educator with students worldwide. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon offered the same conditions as Professor Franklin.
As the discussion concluded and Mulin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police officers were there to see Mulin. Mulin knew trouble had arrived.
The officers first apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained that Mulin had been reported for illegal residence and practicing medicine without a license. They then read him his Miranda rights:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.”
After they finished, Mulin calmly asked, “Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “You were reported by two highly respected doctors. After our investigation, we deemed you a significant threat, so we requested emergency detention. A judge will issue the warrant later. Now, come with us.”
“Wait,” Mulin said. “I’m a minor. I think my lawyers should handle this.”
Professor Landon immediately intervened, demanding the officers wait and threatening to file a complaint with the state legislature if they took Mulin. He had his secretary contact Mulin’s legal team.
When the lawyers arrived, they nodded to Professor Landon and said, “Sir, we apologize for the inconvenience our client has caused and thank you for upholding the law. But we’ll resolve this quickly.”
They then turned to the officers: “We demand a formal apology from your department to mitigate the damage to our client’s reputation. Otherwise, we will sue for compensation—enough to leave you penniless. First, here’s proof that our client is a U.S. citizen.” They handed over documentation.
“Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you lack the authority to arrest him—that’s juvenile court jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violates his rights and damages his reputation. He’s preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions could cost him dearly. Third, he was merely participating in scientific experiments, providing massages—not practicing medicine illegally. Here’s juvenile court’s investigation report, a judicial ruling on Daniel Mu’s actions, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. So, gentlemen, any further questions?”
Professor Landon was stunned. The officers, too, were bewildered—what they thought was a simple case of unlicensed practice had spiraled into a legal nightmare.
They apologized to Mulin and his lawyers: “We regret our error and will send a detailed report. If confirmed, we’ll include a formal apology. Until then, please remain reachable.” With that, they left.
Mulin knew that wherever there were people, there would be conflict—just as the Chinese saying goes, “Where there are people, there is the *jianghu* (underworld).” Everyone was entangled in their own interests. He had assumed the professors might have rivals, but they were purely academic, never resorting to personal attacks.
Instead, it was the two professors’ personal physicians who, seeing their income drop after Mulin cured their patients’ chronic illnesses, angrily reported him—mistaking him for an adult—for unlicensed practice.
The police, acting on the complaint without verifying with the professors, had attempted an emergency arrest.
In the U.S., penalties for unlicensed practice were severe. Mulin, having learned this early from his mentors, knew he lacked a medical license. If reported, he’d be in legal trouble. Since he’d chosen to cultivate in the mortal world, he decided to use its laws to protect himself.
His principle was: *If you dare play with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.* So he hired professional lawyers to strategize.
Upon learning Mulin’s age, the legal team leveraged the U.S. juvenile justice system—a framework designed to protect minors, treating them differently from adults with education and rehabilitation as primary goals.
They promptly contacted the professors, confirmed Mulin hadn’t prescribed or used Western medicine, and secured their testimonies. Since Mulin hadn’t charged for his treatments, they filed a report with juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the court ruled Mulin’s actions weren’t illegal. Now, it was time for his lawyers to go after the two whistleblowers.
*In this world, money makes the devil turn the millstone. These two doctors—I’ll take my time with you. This is just the beginning.*
The two professors began arguing over the phone, and Mu Lin quickly intervened, saying that his scores had not yet been released and that they could argue later. This finally calmed the two old men, and Mu Lin left the place.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mu Lin could not afford to take an aggressive stance and decided to deal with worldly matters in worldly ways.
Using his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the renowned New York-based law firm, Burrs & Associates, to handle his long-term personal affairs. After analyzing the situation, they requested that Mu Lin demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. He discovered both had stomach ulcers and gave them a self-made pill called Liangfu Wan, followed by acupuncture treatment lasting no more than an hour. Both were nearly cured and became even more dedicated to helping Mu Lin strategize.
Following their advice, Mu Lin first visited Duke University. Duke University (hereinafter referred to as “Duke”) is a private, coeducational institution located in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke has become one of the leading academic centers globally. Its medical center has earned international acclaim, and many of its departments consistently rank among the best in the United States. Duke is frequently recognized for its groundbreaking research and academic innovations, with its faculty often serving as leaders in various academic and professional organizations domestically and internationally.
One of Mu Lin’s teachers graduated from Duke. After learning that his SAT II score was 1800, Mu Lin submitted a paper titled “On the Classification and Treatment of Gastric Ulcers” and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students hold prestigious positions in major hospitals worldwide and many of whom serve on the American Board of Family Medicine, was astonished by Mu Lin’s youth. Upon learning that Mu Lin was the student of his former student and reading his paper, he was amazed by Mu Lin’s solid medical foundation. When he heard that Mu Lin already had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to serve as Mu Lin’s recommender for Duke University.
After curing Professor Qizaina, Mu Lin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mu Lin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the phone call, Professor Von Norman realized he had caused trouble for Mu Lin and apologized, promising to recommend Mu Lin for admission once his SAT II scores were released. He even offered to be his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, shouting, “You damned old man, haven’t you caused him enough trouble? If anyone mentors him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mu Lin quickly intervened, saying his scores weren’t out yet and they could settle the matter later. This calmed the two old men down, and Mu Lin left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mu Lin couldn’t take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Using his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Borth Law Firm as his long-term private affairs team. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mu Lin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering both lawyers suffered from gastric ulcers, Mu Lin gave them self-made Liangfu Pills and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were nearly cured. From then on, they worked even harder for Mu Lin.
Following their advice, Mu Lin first went to Duke University. Duke University (referred to as “Duke” hereafter) is a private coeducational institution in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke is one of the leading academic centers, with its medical center earning global recognition and many departments consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. Duke is known for its research and academic innovation, and its faculty often lead major academic and professional organizations worldwide.
One of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mu Lin submitted a paper titled *”On the Types and Treatments of Gastric Ulcers”* and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students held prominent positions in major hospitals worldwide and served on the American Board of Family Medicine, was surprised by Mu Lin’s youth. Upon learning Mu Lin was his student’s student and reviewing his paper, he was impressed by Mu Lin’s solid medical foundation. Hearing Mu Lin had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to recommend him to Duke.
When Mu Lin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it, saying Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already told him everything and would mediate on his behalf.
He also expressed strong interest in Mu Lin’s medical techniques and offered to be his doctoral advisor after he completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote a glowing recommendation letter.
Next, Mu Lin went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with a four-year undergraduate program and a five-year dual-degree program for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is renowned for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. Sixty-one Nobel laureates have studied or worked at MIT. Its biology department is especially outstanding, with significant achievements in medical technology.
Another of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from MIT, with Professor Chris Landon as his mentor—another educator with students worldwide. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon offered the same conditions as Professor Franklin.
As the discussion ended and Mu Lin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police were looking for Mu Lin. Mu Lin knew trouble had arrived.
The police apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained that someone had reported Mu Lin for illegal residence and practicing medicine without a license. They proceeded to arrest him, reciting the Miranda warning:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.”
After they finished, Mu Lin said, “Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “Two very prominent doctors reported you. After investigation, we deemed you a high-risk suspect and requested emergency arrest authorization. A judge will issue the warrant later. Now, come with us.”
“Wait,” Mu Lin said. “I’m a minor. I think my lawyers should handle this.”
Professor Landon immediately intervened, demanding the police wait and threatening to file a complaint with the state legislature if they took Mu Lin. He had his secretary contact Mu Lin’s lawyers.
When the legal team arrived, one lawyer nodded to Professor Landon and said, “Sir, we apologize for the trouble our client has caused and thank you for upholding the law. But we’ll resolve this quickly. Please wait a moment.”
They then addressed the police: “We demand a formal apology from your department to mitigate the damage to our client’s reputation. Otherwise, we’ll sue for compensation—enough to leave you penniless. First, our client is a U.S. citizen. Here’s all the proof.” They handed over a file.
“Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you lack the authority to arrest him—that’s juvenile court jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violated his rights and severely damaged his reputation. He’s preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions have caused immense harm. Third, he was merely conducting scientific experiments—massaging professors, not practicing medicine illegally. Here’s the juvenile court’s investigation report, judicial ruling, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. Do you have anything else to say?”
Professor Landon was stunned. The police, too, were bewildered—what seemed a simple case of unlicensed practice had turned into a massive legal headache.
The officers apologized: “We regret our mistake and will send a detailed report. If confirmed, we’ll include a formal apology. Until then, please remain reachable.” They then left.
Mu Lin knew that wherever there were people, there would be conflict—just as in China, where “where there are people, there are rivalries.” Everyone was entangled in interests. He had expected academic rivals among professors but found them purely scholarly—disagreeing on ideas but never attacking personally.
Instead, the two professors’ personal physicians, whose income dropped after Mu Lin cured their patients, angrily reported him as an adult for unlicensed practice.
The police, without verifying with the professors, assumed Mu Lin was an unlicensed practitioner and arrested him.
In the U.S., penalties for unlicensed practice are severe. Mu Lin, having learned this early, knew he lacked a license and would violate the law if reported. Since he chose to navigate the secular world, he decided to use its laws to protect himself.
His principle: *If you dare play with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.* So he hired professional lawyers to strategize.
Upon learning Mu Lin’s age, the legal team used the U.S. juvenile justice system to protect him. This system treats minors differently, focusing on education and welfare rather than punishment. Procedures like “one-stop justice,” social investigations, and family-style hearings make the process proactive and non-neutral.
They also contacted the professors, confirming Mu Lin never prescribed or used Western drugs, and submitted their testimonies. Since Mu Lin accepted no payment, they quickly filed with juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the court ruled Mu Lin’s actions legal. Now, it was time for his lawyers to go after the accusers.
*In this world, money makes the devil turn the millstone. These two doctors—I’ll take my time with you. This is just the beginning.*
He also expressed great interest in Mu Lin’s medical techniques and offered to become his doctoral advisor once he completed his undergraduate studies. He wrote a glowing recommendation letter for Mu Lin.
Next, Mu Lin visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with over 140 years of history, offering four-year undergraduate programs and five-year joint programs leading to dual bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is world-renowned for its excellence in natural and engineering sciences, and it also excels in management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. MIT has been associated with 61 Nobel laureates as students or faculty. Its science programs, especially biology, are also outstanding, with significant achievements in medical technology.
Another of Mu Lin’s teachers graduated from MIT. His mentor was Professor Chris Rand, who also had a global influence. After submitting the same paper, Professor Rand offered the same recommendation conditions as Professor Franklin.
As the meeting concluded and Mu Lin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Rand that the police were looking for him. Mu Lin knew the trouble had arrived.
Upon meeting Professor Rand, the police apologized, showed their badges, and informed him that someone had reported Mu Lin for illegal residence and unauthorized medical practice. They proceeded to arrest him, reading the Miranda warning: “You have the right to remain silent; if you choose to speak, anything you say may be used against you in court; you have the right to an attorney present during questioning; if you cannot afford one, the court will provide one for you.”
After they finished, Mu Lin asked politely, “Excuse me, officers. Do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “You were reported by two very prominent doctors. After our investigation, we believe you are a dangerous suspect, so we obtained an emergency arrest order from our superiors. The judge will issue the formal arrest warrant shortly. Now please come with us.”
“Wait a moment, officer. I am a minor. Perhaps I should let my lawyer speak on my behalf.”
Upon hearing this, Professor Rand immediately instructed the police to wait and not to take Mu Lin away, or he would file a complaint with the state legislature. He had his secretary contact Mu Lin’s lawyers and waited until the legal team arrived.
The lawyers nodded at Professor Rand and said, “Sir, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to you by our client and thank you for upholding the law. However, we will resolve this matter shortly. Please wait a moment.”
Then turning to the police, they said, “We require your department to formally and publicly apologize to our client to rectify the damage caused. If not, we will file a lawsuit demanding compensation and will ensure you lose everything, including your last pair of pants. First, let us clarify that our client is a lawful U.S. citizen,” handing them a file of documents.
After curing Professor Qizaina, Mu Lin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mu Lin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the call, Professor Von Norman realized he had caused trouble for Mu Lin and apologized. He told Mu Lin that once his SAT II scores were released, he would recommend Mu Lin for admission and personally serve as his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, shouting, “You damn old man! Haven’t you caused enough trouble for him? If anyone mentors him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mu Lin quickly intervened, saying his scores hadn’t been released yet and they could settle the matter afterward. Only then did the two old men calm down. Mu Lin then left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mu Lin couldn’t afford to take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Drawing on his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Borth Law Firm as his long-term private affairs team. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mu Lin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering that both lawyers suffered from gastric ulcers, Mu Lin gave them a self-made Liangfu Pill and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were mostly cured. From then on, they worked even harder to strategize for Mu Lin.
Following their advice, Mu Lin first went to Duke University. Duke University (hereafter referred to as Duke) is a private coeducational institution in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke is one of the leading academic centers in the world. Its medical center has earned global recognition, and many of its departments consistently rank among the best in the U.S. Duke is often noted for its research achievements and academic innovations, and its faculty frequently serve as leaders in domestic and international academic and professional organizations.
One of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mu Lin submitted a paper titled *On the Types and Treatments of Gastric Ulcers* and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students held prominent positions in major hospitals worldwide and served on the American Board of Family Medicine, was surprised by Mu Lin’s youth. Upon learning Mu Lin was a student of one of his own students and reviewing his paper, he was further impressed by Mu Lin’s solid medical foundation. Hearing that Mu Lin already had three years of clinical experience in China, he gladly agreed to recommend Mu Lin for admission to Duke and serve as his mentor.
When Mu Lin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it outright. He said Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already informed him about Mu Lin’s treatments and that he would mediate on Mu Lin’s behalf.
He also expressed strong interest in Mu Lin’s medical techniques and offered to be his doctoral advisor after Mu Lin completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote a glowing recommendation letter for Mu Lin.
Next, Mu Lin went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with over 140 years of history. It offers four-year undergraduate programs and five-year joint programs leading to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is renowned worldwide for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its excellence in management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. Sixty-one Nobel laureates have studied or worked at MIT. Its science programs are equally outstanding, especially in biology, where it has made significant contributions to medical technology.
Another of Mu Lin’s teachers had graduated from MIT, where his mentor was Professor Chris Landon, another educator with students across the globe. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon offered the same conditions as Professor Franklin.
As the discussion concluded and Mu Lin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police officers were there to see Mu Lin. Mu Lin knew trouble had arrived.
The officers first apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained that someone had reported Mu Lin for illegal residence and practicing medicine without a license. They proceeded to arrest him, reciting the Miranda warning:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you.”
After they finished, Mu Lin calmly asked, “Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “You were reported by two highly respected doctors. Based on our investigation, we consider you a high-risk suspect, so we’ve requested emergency arrest authorization. A judge will issue the warrant shortly. Now, come with us.”
“Wait,” Mu Lin said. “I’m a minor. I think it’s best if my lawyers handle this.”
Professor Landon immediately intervened, ordering the police to wait and forbidding them from taking Mu Lin. He threatened to file a complaint with the state legislature if they did. He had his secretary contact Mu Lin’s legal team, who arrived shortly and were ushered into the office.
The lawyers nodded to Professor Landon and said, “Sir, we apologize for the inconvenience our client has caused you and thank you for upholding the law. However, we’ll resolve this matter quickly. Please bear with us.”
They then turned to the officers and said sternly, “We demand a formal apology from your department to our client to mitigate the damage to his reputation. If not, we will file a lawsuit seeking compensation—enough to leave you without even your last pair of pants. First, let us clarify: Our client is a legal U.S. citizen. Here is all the documentation proving his identity.” They handed the officers a file.
“Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you have no authority to arrest him—that falls under juvenile court jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violates his legal rights and severely damages his reputation. Keep in mind, our client is preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions today could cause him immense harm. Third, our client was merely participating in scientific experiments with professors—providing massages, not practicing medicine illegally. Here are the juvenile court’s investigation records, a judicial ruling on Daniel Mu’s conduct, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. So, gentlemen, do you have anything else to say?”
Professor Landon was stunned by the unfolding events. The officers, too, were bewildered. What they thought was a simple case of arresting an unlicensed practitioner had turned into a colossal legal headache.
The officers addressed Mu Lin and his lawyers: “We apologize for our mistake and the trouble it has caused. We will prepare a detailed, formal report on this incident and send it to you. If our error is confirmed, we will include a formal apology. Until then, please remain in contact with our department for further updates.” With that, they left.
Mu Lin understood that wherever there are people, there is conflict—just as the Chinese saying goes, “Where there are people, there is the *jianghu* (the underworld).” Everyone is entangled in their own interests. He had suspected the two professors might have rivals, but it turned out they were purely academic figures who, despite differing views, would never resort to personal attacks.
Instead, it was the professors’ personal physicians who had reported Mu Lin. Because Mu Lin had cured the professors’ chronic illnesses, the doctors’ income had taken a significant hit. In their anger, they assumed Mu Lin was an adult and reported him for practicing medicine without a license.
The police, upon receiving the complaint from these two well-known family physicians, failed to verify the facts with the professors and hastily dispatched officers to arrest Mu Lin under emergency provisions.
In the U.S., practicing medicine without a license carries severe penalties. Mu Lin had learned this early from his teachers. Since he indeed lacked a medical license, any report would mean legal trouble. Having chosen to cultivate his path in the secular world, Mu Lin decided to use the law to protect himself.
His principle was: *If you dare play games with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.* So, he first hired professional lawyers to devise a strategy.
Upon learning Mu Lin’s age, the legal team leveraged the U.S. juvenile justice system to protect him. The system treats minors differently from adults, focusing on education and welfare rather than punishment. Features like the “juvenile justice chain,” social investigation systems, and family-style court proceedings ensure proactive, non-neutral judicial intervention.
They also promptly contacted the professors. Upon confirming Mu Lin had not prescribed medication or used Western treatments, they secured testimonies. Since Mu Lin had not accepted payment for his treatments, they filed a report with the juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the juvenile court issued a ruling that Mu Lin’s actions did not constitute a violation. Now, it was time for his lawyers to turn the tables on the two doctors who had reported him.
*In this world, money makes the devil turn the millstone. I’ll take my time dealing with you two. This is just the beginning.*
Professor Rand was stunned by the unfolding events, and the police were equally bewildered. What was supposed to be a simple case of illegal medical practice had turned into a major legal mess.
The officers said, “We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our mistake. We will prepare a detailed and formal investigation report and send it to you. If our investigation confirms our error, we will also include a formal apology. Until then, please maintain contact with our police department so we can reach you anytime.” With that, the two officers left.
After curing Professor Qizaina, Mulin quickly had him contact Professor Von Norman to explain Mulin’s situation and the potential trouble it might cause.
Upon hearing the call, Professor Von Norman realized he had inadvertently caused trouble for Mulin and apologized. He told Mulin that once his SAT II scores were released, he would recommend Mulin for admission and personally serve as his mentor.
Professor Qizaina immediately protested, shouting, “You damned old man! Haven’t you caused him enough trouble? If anyone should mentor him, it should be me!”
The two professors began arguing over the phone. Mulin quickly intervened, saying his scores hadn’t even been released yet and that they could settle the matter later. Only then did the two old men calm down. Mulin then left.
For the sake of Meifang and Meizi, Mulin couldn’t afford to take drastic measures. He had to deal with worldly matters using worldly methods.
Drawing on his legal knowledge, he hired a two-person team from the prestigious New York-based Borth Law Firm as his long-term private affairs team. After analyzing the situation, they asked Mulin to demonstrate his miraculous medical skills. Discovering that both lawyers suffered from gastric ulcers, Mulin gave them a self-made herbal pill and performed acupuncture. Within an hour, they were nearly cured. From then on, they worked even harder to strategize for Mulin.
Following their advice, Mulin first went to Duke University. Duke University (referred to as “Duke” hereafter) is a private coeducational institution in Durham, North Carolina, founded in 1924 by James B. Duke in honor of his father, Washington Duke. Today, Duke is one of the leading academic centers in the world. Its medical center has earned global recognition, and many of its departments consistently rank among the best in the U.S. Duke frequently garners attention for its research achievements and academic innovations, and its faculty often serve as leaders in domestic and international academic and professional organizations.
One of Mulin’s teachers had graduated from Duke. After learning his SAT II score was 1800, Mulin submitted a paper titled *On the Types and Treatments of Gastric Ulcers* and requested a meeting with Professor Franklin. Professor Franklin, whose students held prominent positions in major hospitals worldwide and served on the American Board of Family Medicine, was astonished by Mulin’s youth. Upon learning that Mulin was the student of one of his own former students and reviewing his paper, he was further impressed by Mulin’s solid medical foundation. When he heard Mulin already had three years of clinical experience in his home country, he gladly agreed to recommend him for admission to Duke.
When Mulin mentioned the two cases he had treated and the potential lawsuit from the American Board of Family Medicine, Professor Franklin dismissed it entirely. He said Professors Qizaina and Von Norman had already informed him about Mulin’s treatments and that he would mediate on Mulin’s behalf.
He also expressed strong interest in Mulin’s medical techniques and offered to become his doctoral advisor after he completed his undergraduate studies. He even wrote a glowing recommendation letter for Mulin.
Next, Mulin went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Founded in 1861, MIT is a private university with over 140 years of history. It offers four-year undergraduate programs and five-year joint programs that award both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. MIT is renowned worldwide for its natural and engineering sciences, as well as its excellence in management, economics, philosophy, political science, and linguistics. Its Lincoln Laboratory, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Media Lab, and Sloan School of Management are particularly famous. Sixty-one Nobel laureates have studied or worked at MIT. Its science programs are equally outstanding, especially in biology, where it has made significant contributions to medical technology.
Another of Mulin’s teachers had graduated from MIT, with Professor Chris Landon as his mentor—another educator with students across the globe. After submitting the same paper, Professor Landon proposed the same conditions as Professor Franklin.
As the discussion concluded and Mulin prepared to leave, the office secretary informed Professor Landon that police officers were there to see Mulin. Mulin knew trouble had arrived.
The officers first apologized to Professor Landon, showed their badges, and explained that Mulin had been reported for illegal residence and practicing medicine without a license. They proceeded to arrest him, reciting the Miranda warning:
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.”
After they finished, Mulin calmly asked, “Excuse me, officers, do you have an arrest warrant?”
One officer replied, “You were reported by two highly respected doctors. Based on our investigation, we consider you a high-risk suspect, so we’ve requested emergency arrest authorization. The judge will issue the warrant shortly. Now, come with us.”
“Wait,” Mulin said. “I’m a minor. I think it’s best if my lawyers handle this.”
Professor Landon immediately intervened, demanding the police wait and threatening to file a complaint with the state legislature if they took Mulin without due process. He had his secretary contact Mulin’s legal team.
When the lawyers arrived, they nodded to Professor Landon and said, “Sir, we apologize for any inconvenience our client has caused and thank you for upholding the law. But we’ll resolve this matter swiftly.”
They then turned to the officers:
“We demand a formal apology from your department to our client to mitigate the damage to his reputation. If not, we will sue for compensation—enough to leave you penniless. First, let us clarify: our client is a U.S. citizen. Here’s all the documentation.” They handed over a file.
“Second, our client is a minor, not a criminal suspect. Even if he were, you lack the authority to arrest him—that’s the juvenile court’s jurisdiction. Your emergency detention violates his legal rights and severely damages his reputation. He’s preparing for college with an SAT II score of 1800. Your actions could cost him dearly. Third, our client was merely participating in scientific experiments—giving professors massages, not practicing medicine illegally. Here’s the juvenile court’s investigation report, a judicial ruling on Daniel Mu’s conduct, and testimonies from Professors Qizaina, Von Norman, and Franklin. So, gentlemen, anything else to say?”
Professor Landon was stunned. The officers, too, were bewildered—what seemed like a simple case of unlicensed practice had spiraled into a major legal headache.
The officers finally said, “We apologize for our mistake. A detailed report and formal apology will follow if warranted. Until then, please remain reachable.” With that, they left.
Mulin knew that wherever there were people, there would be conflict—just as the Chinese saying goes, “Where there are people, there is the *jianghu* (underworld).” Everyone was entangled in their own interests. He had suspected the two professors might have rivals, but in reality, they were purely academic figures who, despite differing views, would never resort to personal attacks.
Instead, it was their personal physicians who, seeing their income drop after Mulin cured the professors’ chronic illnesses, angrily reported him—mistaking him for an adult—for practicing without a license.
The police, upon receiving the complaint from these two prominent doctors, failed to verify with the professors and hastily arrested Mulin under emergency provisions.
In the U.S., penalties for unlicensed practice are severe. Mulin had learned this early from his teachers. Though he lacked a medical license, he was determined to use the law to protect himself while navigating the mortal world.
His principle was simple: *If you dare play with me, I’ll play you to death. I have all the time in the world.*
So, he first hired professional lawyers to strategize. Upon learning Mulin’s age, they leveraged the U.S. juvenile justice system—a framework designed to protect minors, treating them differently from adults with education and rehabilitation as primary goals.
They promptly contacted the professors, confirmed Mulin hadn’t prescribed or administered Western drugs, and secured their testimonies. Since Mulin hadn’t charged for his treatments, they filed a report with the juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the court ruled Mulin’s actions did not constitute a violation. Now, it was time for his lawyers to turn the tables on the two accusers.
*In this world, money makes the devil turn the millstone. These two doctors—I’ll take my time playing with you. This is just the beginning.*
Instead, it was the two professors’ personal physicians who, having lost significant income due to Mu Lin curing the professors’ chronic ailments, became furious and mistakenly assumed Mu Lin was an adult. They reported him to the police for unauthorized medical practice.
The police department, upon receiving the report from the personal physicians of two renowned professors, did not verify the facts with the professors themselves. They assumed Mu Lin was an unlicensed practitioner and proceeded with an emergency arrest.
In the U.S., unauthorized medical practice is a serious offense. Mu Lin had learned this from his teacher even as a youth. Knowing he did not hold a medical license, and that reporting him would violate the law, he decided to use the legal system to protect himself.
His principle was: If you dare to play with me, I’ll play you to death—I have all the time in the world. So he first hired professional lawyers to handle the case.
Once the legal team learned of Mu Lin’s age, they invoked the U.S. juvenile justice system to protect him. The U.S. juvenile justice system has long recognized the unique characteristics of minors and established a separate judicial framework distinct from adult proceedings.
The primary value of judicial intervention gradually shifted toward the welfare and rehabilitation of minors. In juvenile courts, mechanisms such as the “one-stop judicial process,” social investigation systems, and family-style court hearings make judicial intervention highly proactive and non-neutral.
Simultaneously, they contacted the professors and, upon confirming that Mu Lin had not prescribed medications or administered injections or pills, gathered their testimonies. Since Mu Lin had not charged any fees for his treatments, they promptly filed a report with the juvenile court.
After reviewing the evidence, the juvenile court issued a judicial ruling stating that Mu Lin’s actions did not constitute a legal violation.
Now it was time for Mu Lin’s lawyers to go after the two informants. In this world, money makes the devil go round. These two doctors—Mu Lin would play with them slowly. This was only the beginning.
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