The helpless Y government had no choice but to hand the matter over to its Ministry of Health, which, equally helpless, passed the issue on to the National Health Service (NHS).
The Y National Health Service was established in 1948 and, after more than half a century of development and refinement, has become a hallmark of Y’s welfare system.
The NHS aims to provide free medical services to all citizens. Whether billionaires or penniless homeless individuals, anyone in need of medical support can receive the necessary care. Within the entire NHS framework, the Ministry of Health serves as the highest decision-making and administrative body, responsible for formulating the overall blueprint for national healthcare development and managing medical service strategies.
The NHS consists of public hospitals at various levels, clinics, community health centers, nursing homes, and other medical institutions, which form the basic units of the healthcare system known as Trusts. Most cities and large towns have their own hospital Trusts, offering essential medical services to meet the needs of the majority of patients.
Some Trust hospitals also serve as specialized consultation centers, while others are affiliated with universities and take on the responsibility of training medical personnel. Trusts deliver services through health centers and outpatient clinics, and sometimes even provide home visits for diagnosis and treatment. All appointments and treatments are free of charge. The NHS has an extensive coverage, integrating medical research, food safety, public healthcare, child protection, and care for the elderly and disabled into a comprehensive system.
After receiving this directive, the NHS immediately began collecting difficult and rare cases from teaching hospitals across the country. After compiling various cases and undergoing expert analysis, they determined that a specific patient could be sent first to Mu Lin’s clinic for treatment.
The helpless government of Country Y had no choice but to hand the matter over to its own Ministry of Health, which in turn reluctantly passed the buck to the National Healthcare Service (NHS).
Established in 1948, the NHS of Country Y has, after more than half a century of development and refinement, become a hallmark project of the nation’s welfare system. The NHS aims to provide free medical services to all citizens. Whether a billionaire or a penniless vagrant, anyone in need of medical support can access the relevant services. Within the entire NHS framework, the Ministry of Health serves as the highest decision-making and administrative body, responsible for planning the nation’s overall medical development strategy and managing healthcare policies.
The NHS is composed of various medical institutions, including public hospitals at all levels, clinics, community health centers, and nursing homes, forming the basic units of the healthcare system, known as “trusts.” Most cities and large towns have their own hospital trusts, which provide the daily medical services required by the public and meet the needs of the majority of patients.
Some trust hospitals also function as specialized consultation centers, while others are affiliated with universities and serve as training grounds for medical professionals. The trusts deliver services through health centers and outpatient departments, sometimes even conducting home visits for patients. All appointments and treatments are free of charge. The NHS covers a wide range of services, integrating medical research, food safety, universal healthcare, child protection, and care for the elderly and disabled.
Upon receiving this directive, the NHS immediately began collecting information on difficult and rare cases from teaching hospitals across the country. After compiling cases nationwide and consulting with experts, they concluded that one patient could be sent to Mu Lin’s clinic for treatment first.
The patient suffered from polyneuritis, with weak and atrophied muscles, paralysis in the lower limbs, wrist drop in both hands, and facial paralysis. The patient’s mouth was twisted, eyes askew, and drool hung from the lips.
After consultations within the NHS, the expert consensus was that, given the current level of medical technology, the chances of curing this patient were slim. Even if recovery were possible, it would take a prolonged period of 3 to 5 years.
When this conclusion was reported to the Ministry of Health, officials reviewed it and deemed it a feasible plan. Even with their own medical expertise, they found it difficult to cure the patient quickly. However, since the patient did not have AIDS or cancer, sending them to Mu Lin’s clinic would not expose the NHS to criticism from the Western media or the general public, who lacked medical expertise.
Even if Mu Lin’s clinic managed to cure the patient after several years, the incident’s impact would have diminished significantly over time. The NHS sincerely hoped that this patient would thoroughly stump Mu Lin’s clinic—or at least keep him too occupied to trouble the government of Country Y further.
Since the matter involved cross-border arrangements between two countries—transferring the patient from Country Y to Country U—it was impossible for Country Y to handle it discreetly without attracting media attention from both nations.
Country Y first notified Country U’s Family Medical Council, entrusting them to inform Mu Lin. Upon receiving the patient’s medical records from the council, Mu Lin didn’t even glance at them and immediately instructed them to inform Country Y that the patient could be sent over right away.
His only requirement was that the patient be able to survive for at least two hours upon arrival at the clinic without treatment—in other words, not to send someone on the verge of death. He also requested that Country U’s judicial authorities and Family Medical Council oversee the entire treatment process. As for Country Y’s institutions and experts, since they were sending a patient they deemed incurable, any hope of learning treatment techniques from him was impossible. Mu Lin refused, citing the need to protect his proprietary methods.
Country U’s media obtained the news first from the Family Medical Council, along with detailed patient records from Mu Lin’s clinic. The fact that Mu Lin didn’t even review the records from Country Y led them to conclude that he had absolute confidence in his treatment methods.
Meanwhile, medical experts from various fields were hired to analyze the patient’s condition, and their conclusions aligned with those of the NHS experts in Country Y. When the public learned of this, opinions were divided and emotions ran high.
The prevailing sentiment was that the NHS of Country Y had acted despicably—expecting a private clinic to cure a condition that even national experts couldn’t resolve in a short time. Wasn’t this just setting someone up for failure? Most doubted Mu Lin’s clinic, believing he was merely putting on a brave face and that the clinic was doomed to fail.
Others argued that since Mu Lin’s clinic had agreed to take the case, he must have had absolute confidence. They placed great faith in his abilities. However, as Mu Lin and his clinic remained silent on the matter, even this group’s confidence gradually waned.
Western media across Europe and the Americas debated the issue daily, while the public followed developments with intense interest. Once again, Mu Lin and his clinic found themselves in the eye of the storm.
Amid the controversy, the NHS and media of Country Y, under government instruction, unusually refrained from participating. They merely reported the matter briefly without further commentary—perhaps feeling a tinge of national embarrassment after reviewing the patient’s records.
The gambling industry took keen interest in the news and quickly applied to open betting markets on the outcome between Country Y and Mu Lin’s clinic.
First, bets were placed on who would win or lose. Second, wagers were made on how long it would take Mu Lin’s clinic to cure the patient—options included one month, three months, six months, one year, or never. Once these betting categories were established, the public began placing their bets.
Since neither Mu Lin’s clinic nor the NHS of Country Y issued any statements, most people relied on media analyses from medical experts and bet against Mu Lin. At one point, the odds against Mu Lin’s clinic reached an astonishing 1:1290. Virtually no one believed in Mu Lin or his clinic.
After internal consultations within the NHS, experts concluded that, based on current medical technology, the chances of curing this patient were very slim. Even if a cure were possible, it would likely take a long 3–5 years.
After submitting this conclusion to the Ministry of Health, officials reviewed it and deemed it a feasible option. According to their own medical standards, this patient was also difficult to cure quickly. However, the patient was neither suffering from AIDS nor cancer. Even if Y sent the patient to Mu Lin’s clinic, the general public and the media in the Western world, who lacked medical expertise, would be unable to find fault with their decision.
By the time Mu Lin’s clinic eventually cured the patient after many years, the impact of the event would have long since diminished to a minimum. Deep down, they sincerely hoped this patient would completely stump Mu Lin’s clinic, or at the very least, keep him too busy to cause further trouble for the Y government.
Since this matter involved cross-border movement between two countries—transferring a patient from Y to U—it inevitably drew the attention of the media in both nations.
Y first notified the U Family Medical Council of the patient’s condition and entrusted them with informing Mu Lin. Upon receiving the patient’s medical records from the U Family Medical Council, Mu Lin didn’t even glance at them before immediately instructing them to notify Y that the patient could be sent over right away.
His only condition was that the patient must be able to sustain life independently for at least two hours upon entering the clinic—essentially, he didn’t want a patient who would die the moment they arrived. Additionally, he required full supervision of the treatment process by U’s notary authorities and the U Family Medical Council. As for Y’s institutions and experts, since they were sending a patient they themselves deemed incurable, hoping to learn treatment techniques from this was simply impossible. Mu Lin politely declined, citing the need to protect his proprietary medical techniques.
U’s media quickly obtained news of this from the U Family Medical Council and also acquired detailed medical records of the patient directly from Mu Lin’s clinic. They noted Mu Lin’s dismissive attitude upon receiving the patient’s files from Y, leading them to believe he had absolute confidence in his treatment methods.
At the same time, they enlisted various medical experts to analyze the patient’s case. Their conclusions aligned with those of the Y NHS experts. Upon hearing this news, the public reacted with a mix of opinions and emotions.
The general consensus was that the Y NHS had acted shamefully. How could a nation’s team of experts fail to cure a disease within a short time and then expect a private clinic to do so? Wasn’t this just setting someone up for failure? Most people doubted Mu Lin’s clinic, believing this was a classic case of “putting on a brave face,” and that the clinic was destined to fail.
On the other hand, some believed that since Mu Lin’s clinic had agreed to treat the patient, they must have a solid plan. Many expressed strong confidence in Mu Lin and his clinic. However, since Mu Lin and his clinic remained silent throughout the entire affair, this group’s confidence gradually faded.
Western media across Europe and the Americas debated the issue daily, while the general public followed the developments with great interest. Once again, Mu Lin and his clinic found themselves at the center of a storm.
In this debate, the Y NHS and Y media, under government instructions, unusually refrained from participating. They merely reported the basic facts without offering further comments—perhaps out of embarrassment after seeing the patient’s medical records.
The betting industry quickly caught wind of the situation and showed immense interest. They immediately applied to set odds for bets on whether Y or Mu Lin’s clinic would win.
First, they offered bets on the outcome—win or lose. Second, they offered bets on how long it would take Mu Lin’s clinic to cure the patient: within one month, three months, six months, one year, or never. Once these betting options were set, the public began placing their bets.
Since neither Mu Lin’s clinic nor the Y NHS publicly commented on the matter, most people based their opinions on expert analysis in the media, and the general belief was that Mu Lin would lose. The betting odds between Y and Mu Lin’s clinic eventually reached a ratio of 1:1290. Almost everyone had lost confidence in Mu Lin and his clinic.
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