Seeing the visitor’s uneasy demeanor and the cold sweat pouring down his forehead, Mu Lin sneered slightly and continued, “I am a law-abiding taxpayer and a reputable businessman, as well as a highly skilled physician. I don’t understand what you mean by saying no one will benefit. If U country’s environment truly doesn’t satisfy me, I believe there are many countries in this world that would welcome an excellent doctor. At worst, I can simply leave this country and choose another place to establish my clinic. As for you politicians, if you were forced to leave U country, I suspect you wouldn’t amount to much at all! Therefore, how dare you threaten me!” Mu Lin’s tone gradually turned colder.
The visitor immediately stood up, flustered, and hurriedly explained, “Mr. Daniel, please don’t misunderstand! The president sent me only to deliver a message and to convey your future plans back to him. Perhaps my manner of expression was inappropriate, causing this misunderstanding. I never meant to threaten you at all! Please don’t misunderstand!”
Observing the visitor’s sweat-soaked head, with perspiration streaming down his cheeks to his neck and even soaking the front of his pale purple suit jacket, Mu Lin realized how extremely tense the man was. Reflecting for a moment, Mu Lin considered that he still needed to live here in the future and shouldn’t push the situation too far. Since the visitor represented the highest level of government authority in U country and had come to negotiate with him, he decided it was necessary to make appropriate concessions.
Thus, he seized the opportunity and asked, “Oh! Perhaps I misunderstood your words. Then, can you tell me what the president’s final intentions are? Does he have any specific instructions?”
Seeing that Mu Lin had not turned hostile, the visitor finally felt a weight lifted from his chest. He exhaled in relief, looked directly at Mu Lin, and began to speak. This time, his tone was completely different—it was now filled with respect: “The president asked me to inform you that due to your victory in this confrontation with the Y country government, the Y government has suffered a serious loss of face.
Additionally, the president asked me to convey the government’s apologies. Because your recent conflict with the Y government and medical community has drawn worldwide attention, and since the government already had disagreements with Y on certain issues, it did not wish this matter to deepen the rift between the two governments. Therefore, the government did not publicly express support for you. The president hopes you can understand this situation.
Moreover, your exceptional medical skills have spread to the upper echelons of Y country. Therefore, the aristocracy in Y country is eager for your clinic to open there. However, in your previous media statements, you declared that you would no longer establish clinics in Y or its allied countries, nor would you treat patients from those nations.
As a result, the panicked upper class fears they will never again have the opportunity to receive your superb medical treatment. They have even pressured the royal family, forcing the Y monarchy to compel the current cabinet to resolve this matter urgently.
The Y government, unable to resolve the issue and unwilling to publicly apologize to a private clinic in U country in front of the entire world, had their prime minister negotiate with our president. After making certain concessions to our country, they hope to reach some agreements through our government and you.
Therefore, my visit here is to convey these conditions to you!”
Mu Lin sneered inwardly, wondering what he could possibly extort from the U government. After careful consideration, he realized he genuinely had no pressing issues needing the current government’s intervention. Many problems had already been resolved by influential elites on his behalf.
“So, can you tell me what benefits the government has gained in negotiations with Y?” Mu Lin feigned ignorance and asked.
“I’m sorry, sir. That information is beyond my clearance level. Furthermore, the president did not inform me of such details before I came here,” the visitor skillfully declined.
Mu Lin was unwilling to let these people off the hook so easily. He continued to think carefully about what advantages he could gain while gesturing for the visitor to continue.
Seeing Mu Lin’s signal, the visitor continued, “Considering that your clinic has brought benefits to the country during this conflict, the president has decided to grant permanent residency to all the traditional Chinese acupuncture doctors you imported from China, recognizing them as exceptional talents. Moreover, any future personnel your clinic brings in will be given priority for permanent residency in U country.”
Mu Lin shook his head inwardly. Thinking that such a condition alone could placate him into making concessions toward Y country was too easy for these people. However, since he currently had no better leverage, he said thoughtfully, “Alright, as you can see, I don’t really need the rewards you mentioned. Our clinic’s physicians are already being fiercely pursued across all of Europe. Therefore, the government’s reward is no reward at all for me. So please convey to the president that, for the remaining two years of this administration, I am owed three promises. If they agree to this condition, I can make concessions toward Y.
Don’t worry—I won’t ask the government to assist me in breaking the law or harming U country’s interests. Please rest assured!”
Seeing Mu Lin speak this way, the visitor stood up and went to the adjacent room to make a phone call for instructions. Shortly afterward, he returned.
“Mr. Daniel, after reporting to the president, he finally agreed to only one promise!”
“Two promises! Otherwise, you can just go back!” Mu Lin countered immediately. He wanted to test the U government’s bottom line.
After a difficult and back-and-forth negotiation, the U government finally agreed to two of Mu Lin’s demands. It seemed that during their bargaining with Y country, the U government had gained considerable advantages.
After signing a simple letter of intent with the visitor, Mu Lin asked, “Alright, tell me what conditions Y country has offered me?”
The visitor sweated inwardly. This wasn’t a doctor—he was practically a shrewd merchant! Just finished squeezing us, now he’s already turning to squeeze Y. No wonder people say this guy has a bad temper and is hard to deal with! So true!
“The Y government hopes you will no longer publicly challenge them in the media. They cannot endure another defeat like this. They admit that their previous actions contained mistakes and will publicly apologize to our country and your clinic in the media regarding this matter.
In return, first, they will allow your clinic to operate throughout the entire federal nation. Additionally, as an outstanding foreign enterprise with a strong public reputation, your clinic will receive a 10% tax reduction.
Second, Y country and its federal national healthcare system will establish an accreditation system and process for traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. They also intend to appoint you as the chief expert of the examination committee.
Third, the Y monarchy, recognizing your outstanding qualities and medical skills in treating Y citizens, has, following a cabinet proposal and parliamentary approval, decided to bestow upon you the title of Baron Daniel Mu Butler of Y country and grant you honorary citizenship. Your estate will also be established in Butler.
Mr. Daniel, are you satisfied with these conditions?”
Upon hearing this, Mu Lin was astonished. Wow! The Y government had indeed made a massive gesture. However, with such a grand gift, there must be additional conditions.
“May I ask if Y country has any other requirements?” Mu Lin inquired.
“Yes, Mr. Daniel. They do have one small additional request. First, they hope that the conditions for establishing your clinic in Y country will be the same as in other countries. Second, both the parliament and the monarchy of Y country hope that your London clinic will become the royal family’s exclusive medical facility. There are no further conditions.” Seeing Mu Lin’s expression slightly change, the visitor wisely stopped there.
After thinking for a moment, Mu Lin replied, “Deal!”
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