Mu Lin was fully involved in the entire process of developing the qualification examination rules for Chinese acupuncture physicians by the U.S. Family Medicine Committee, and he left behind all the relevant technical materials regarding Chinese acupuncture here as a basis for future examinations.
For the first time, this rule officially defined Chinese acupuncture physicians as a part of the U.S. medical system, specifying their scope of treatment and the inclusion of Chinese acupuncture treatments into the national health insurance system. This has thoroughly integrated Chinese acupuncture into Western society, allowing more ordinary Western citizens to benefit from it.
Regarding the examination for Chinese acupuncture practitioners, since there are currently no Chinese acupuncture physicians teaching at U.S. universities, the U.S. temporarily agreed to recognize diplomas from several designated Chinese universities for the next five years, accepting graduates from these institutions for qualification examinations. After this five-year period, such recognition will no longer be valid. These universities are all well-known institutions that Mu Lin is familiar with, and they are also where his professors work. These schools will serve as the base for acupuncture physicians in the U.S. for the next five years.
Students studying Chinese acupuncture at U.S. universities must complete no less than three years of formal education followed by at least two years of clinical practice before they are eligible to take the qualification examination.
The release of these examination regulations immediately caused a major uproar in Asia. Several countries neighboring China, which have historically practiced Chinese acupuncture and have their own acupuncture schools, were upset when they learned that for the first five years, the U.S. would only recognize diplomas from certain Chinese universities and not those from their own countries. As U.S. protectorates, they immediately protested to U.S. embassies and consulates. However, when embassy staff relayed these protests back to the Chinese authorities, the higher-ups paid no attention. This was the perfect time for Mu Lin to establish clinics across the country, and they were eager to please him rather than risk offending him for the sake of a few smaller nations. The officials thought, “If you had someone like Mu Lin, maybe we would listen to your complaints—but do you?” Ultimately, they dismissed these protests by stating that China’s academic institutions were fully capable of independently managing their own academic affairs.
When Chinese media reprinted the U.S. Family Medicine Committee’s publicly released examination rules, the domestic media outlets that had previously relentlessly attacked Mu Lin suddenly fell silent. All opposition and criticism vanished overnight. Students who had originally been selected but later withdrew now wished to return, but unfortunately, there is no such thing as a second chance. Mu Lin firmly rejected anyone with questionable character, no matter how much pressure came from either the government or the public.
Mu Lin’s professors had already selected the personnel who would be traveling abroad before the rules were released, silently supporting Mu Lin and the 5,000-year-old Chinese medical tradition with their actions. Now, using the momentum of the newly released rules, they immediately began processing their overseas paperwork domestically, and naturally, everything was expedited and completed quickly.
As for the U.S. embassies and consulates, they had already received instructions from China and promptly processed all necessary documents, waiting only for the official departure date.
After receiving the domestic notice, Mu Lin began preparing to open clinics in 38 relatively large U.S. cities. He gave this initiative a codename: “Street Vendor Operation,” a term he had picked up from watching Chinese television. When his professors heard this name, they could only smile bitterly. In truth, many high-ranking officials had long been anxious to establish a connection with Mu Lin, because since the opening of his clinics, there had yet to be a disease that he could not cure.
However, Mu Lin had only opened two clinics—in Boston and New York—with just one patient slot per week, which left these officials both hopeful and anxious. They were happy because it meant another chance at life, but worried about when their turn would come. Now that Mu Lin was planning to open 38 more clinics, the opportunity to connect with him would increase, meaning more life insurance for themselves.
As soon as Mu Lin’s announcement was made, the officials from the designated cities sprang into action. Within two days, they had secured suitable locations for the clinics and fully equipped them with all necessary facilities—some even converted private clubs into clinics. By the third day, they had submitted all required documents and property certificates, requesting personal meetings with Mu Lin to report their progress.
Seeing how swiftly and uniformly these powerful figures acted, Mu Lin couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of admiration. It’s truly great to be rich! If these officials didn’t value their lives so much, he would never have been able to establish the Chinese acupuncture physician system so quickly, nor would he have received so many properties handed to him so readily. In the end, he publicly thanked them for their enthusiasm toward this public welfare initiative.
According to Mu Lin’s requirements, the clinics could be opened and treatments provided free of charge. He would not interfere with the foundation established for clinic development, but the officials would be responsible for covering all medication and personnel expenses through the foundation. Additionally, the clinic properties must be registered under Mu Lin’s name—after all, he couldn’t possibly work for free.
Mu Lin hadn’t anticipated that this move would bring four major benefits: first, it actively promoted the spread of Chinese acupuncture; second, his practice of providing free treatment earned him an excellent reputation and a powerful network among the U.S. elite; third, it laid the foundation for a nationwide intelligence network; and fourth, it gave European elites hope for a brighter future.
The task of inspecting the clinic locations and recruiting personnel was left to Finney and the three other women, along with the two young female police officers. The five of them were divided into five teams and traveled with the local officials to inspect the clinics. Naturally, Mu Lin took on the role of a hands-off boss.
One week later, 200 people from China had arrived in New York. Mu Lin’s mentor, Professor Li, did not come himself but sent five experienced senior physicians, instantly strengthening the core team at Mu Lin’s headquarters.
Mu Lin immediately rented out an entire hotel for these 200 people. Following U.S. medical regulations, he invited professors from various universities to provide a one-month training program. At the same time, he evaluated each person based on his own standards. Fourteen individuals with corrupt intentions were quickly identified through Mu Lin’s spiritual perception and were immediately sent back to China. Fourteen replacements were urgently recruited. Mu Lin was looking for people of integrity and strong will.
After the one-month training, all their files were submitted to the U.S. Family Medicine Committee, requesting that they administer the acupuncture physician qualification exam. Half a month later, Mu Lin received the licenses for all 200 individuals, and he signed formal employment contracts with them, offering salaries far beyond their expectations.
Then came the official opening of Mu Lin’s 38 clinics.
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