Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 507 Talismans and Dividing Titan's Shares

Although Welch was a business tycoon with a keen political sense, he did not realize that the "People's Hospital" and the "Rural Credit Cooperative" were a form of revolutionary export of collectivism.

Because these two publicly owned entities are not unique to socialism.

For example, in the North American healthcare system, one-third of the hospitals are still public, but they mainly serve North American soldiers and provide emergency treatment to uninsured individuals. Their medical equipment is outdated and scarce, and patients have to wait three to five months to see a doctor.

For example, in the banking systems of Europe and the United States, there are also collectively owned cooperative banks, and there are quite a few of them, including North American Farm Bank and German Cooperative Bank.

Therefore, under the influence of the overall perspective of capital games, Welch stood too high, considering only the impact of the three medical systems and the three financial systems on federal capital, and how federal capital should respond.

Furthermore, the Morgan Group focuses on finance, high technology, heavy industry, and military equipment. Ordinary public facilities such as banks and hospitals pose no threat to the Morgan Group and do not have any competitive attributes.

Welch's assistant, however, noticed that 'Yu Sanyuan was contributing.'

However, he suspects that Yu Sanyuan is exporting gene technology, AI prosthetics, bionic organs, cochlear implants, etc.
Because Sanyuan Agriculture has continuously destroyed the dark industry chain in Southeast Asia in the past few years, and recently destroyed 7 luxury cruise ships, the price of organ trafficking worldwide has suddenly increased more than tenfold.

Against this backdrop, Sanxi Medical, which possesses AI prosthetics and bionic organs, is bound to seize the opportunity to make a fortune.

North America, in particular, is severely lacking in these types of medical products.

His father, a North American soldier who lost his left leg in the war, recently read an inspiring story about an Eastern girl using an AI-powered mechanical foot to move bricks, and now he also longs to have an AI-powered mechanical leg, even if it costs millions of dollars.

Therefore, Welch's assistant automatically ignored the political implications of the revolution, the possibility of the AI ​​prosthetics containing espionage devices, and the potential for inducing patients, ultimately failing to provide any warnings.

···
After Labor Day, time passed quickly and we arrived at the end of May amidst our busy schedules.

The countdown to the college entrance examination in Dongfang has begun, and the recruitment of students from 100 schools is about to start.

The world-class finance team led by Welch spent more than half a month auditing the accounts but still couldn't find any loopholes.

Then, on May 20th, they returned to North America in disgrace.

at the same time.

Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology.

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Sun Wei, an international student from East Asia majoring in mechanical engineering, robotics, and micro-nano technology, walked out of the campus with a sense of loss.

Last winter, he received an invitation from Sanyuan Hi-Tech to join the 'Modern Medical Equipment Research Institute' to conduct research on microrobots, nanorobots, and nanomedical devices.

Sun Wei must know Sanyuan High-Tech, and he also knows that many senior students and mentors in the School of Science and Engineering have already taken the lead.

They even knew that many professors had faked their deaths to escape and secretly joined Sanyuan High-Tech in pursuit of immortality.

But he's only a sophomore, and his major isn't medical devices.

In the past, although one could join a group, it was highly likely that due to a mismatch between one's major and skills, one's growth potential would be limited.

So at the time, he naively thought that after finishing his senior year of college and obtaining a master's degree, he could apply for a better position at Sanyuan High-Tech.

I never expected this...

Just six months later, the three-series nuclear-powered spaceplane was unveiled and the three-series super space station was put into operation.

Caltech simply doesn't have the relevant technology.

At this moment, Sun Wei suddenly realized that Sanyuan Hi-Tech sent him the invitation not because they valued his knowledge, but because they valued his learning ability.

Invite yourself to go and learn the three systems of technology, master the three systems of technology, and then contribute to the collective.

After understanding the situation, Sun Wei hurriedly replied to Sanyuan Hi-Tech's email.

[Sun Wei, 10 months and 12 days have passed since the invitation was sent. On the 30th day, since you did not respond, our big data system terminated its tracking and assessment of you. We are currently unable to obtain your learning progress, therefore you do not meet the special recruitment requirements and cannot join Sanyuan High-Tech.]
[If you still maintain a strong interest in the job at Sanyuan Hi-Tech, please explain in detail why you haven't replied. We will initiate a new round of big data tracking for 12 months based on the facts. However, since you already know that big data is tracking you, you might pretend to be studying hard or fabricate good grades, making it impossible for us to guarantee the authenticity of the information collected. Therefore, after 12 months, compared to the previous round of covert assessment, the probability of being hired will be extremely low.]
[If you are very eager to join the group, we offer a second way to join: participate in the 05 Hundred Schools Alliance International Recruitment Examination. We will generate an international student status for you that is different from that of a high school graduate, and we will create a reasonable exam. As long as you pass the exam, you will have a 25% chance of being admitted.]
[Please note: As you are a self-funded international student, the verification process for joining the group is very strict. Please carefully consider whether to join. If we find any doubts about your identity, you will be responsible for the consequences.]
Sun Wei finally understood what it meant to regret his past actions.

I finally remembered what Chairman Yu Sanyuan once said: the last few years are the best time for overseas students to return to the East. The longer you go back, the less useful your knowledge will become.

Sun Wei sighed and, as usual, walked into Old John's Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic outside the school.

Yes, Old John's Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic.

Old John is a man in his fifties. Five years ago, while traveling in Shili Camp, he had the opportunity to experience Dalang Massage, Jinlian Foot Bath, and Wusong Bone Setting. Since then, he has fallen in love with Eastern physiotherapy.

Then he spent hundreds of thousands of US dollars to get into the Shili Mall-Sauna City through connections, starting as an apprentice and spending four years honing his skills.

Acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping (gua sha), cupping, massage, medicinal baths...

After returning to California, by chance, the three major American medical systems recognized Eastern physiotherapy and health care, so John opened a Chinese medicine clinic on the street opposite Caltech.

Because Old John learned real skills, not only international students like to come here to relax, but also top North American students, professors, and mentors from universities like to come here.

Brew a pot of tea, light some incense, relax in a recliner, soak your feet, and listen to music...

Although it costs $10 per hour and services are charged separately, it really does relieve fatigue and improve memory.

Sun Wei pondered for a moment, then walked into Old John's Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, changed into his work clothes, and began his work-study program.

Scrub the foot bath basin, remove incense ash, change the chair covers...

After training more than a dozen apprentices, old John now rarely serves in person.

Every day, he wears a deep blue Taoist robe, his hair is tied in a bun, he carries a peach wood sword on his back, and sits cross-legged in front of the Three Pure Ones, with his palms facing upwards.

Sometimes I sit quietly for a whole morning, sometimes for a whole day and night.

The longest I ever went on a hunger strike was five days.

It seems to be called Bigu (辟谷).

Sun Wei had heard of the Dongyue Taoist sect, but was skeptical about it.

But Old John's energy and spirit were indeed many times stronger than when he first came back (he was exhausted from working in the sauna city, but after returning, he was pampered and cultivated his mind and body, so his energy and spirit were naturally different).

Most importantly, Old John could exorcise evil spirits.

When encountering difficult and complicated diseases, after observing, listening, questioning, and feeling the pulse, take out the corresponding talisman, carry a peach wood sword, step in the Seven Star Step, chant incantations, then singe the talisman over a fire, then throw it into a bowl of cooled boiled water, stir it with your finger, and have the patient drink it. It is effective nine times out of ten.

To be honest, Sun Wei's values ​​were almost destroyed.

Because it works on the first try, it might just be a lucky coincidence.

It worked after only two attempts, so I must have been incredibly lucky.

Three times?
Four times?
Every single time?
Sun Wei was at a loss.

Sure enough, the world is not as simple as Mr. Yu said.

Busy.

Old John suddenly stood up. "Little Sun, come with me for a while."

Hearing the awkward Eastern accent, Sun Wei quickly replied, "Okay, Grandpa John."

The two walked out of the traditional Chinese medicine clinic and got into a 3 Series Audi A6L.

The car's computer automatically synchronized data from John's SY handheld console, and the in-car Theta map instantly displayed the optimal driving route.

'Old John's Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic → Los Angeles First People's Hospital.'

Sun Wei: "???"

Half an hour later.

The vehicle was parked in an abandoned parking lot.

The surrounding area was being cleared of debris, and windows were being installed on an abandoned building in the distance.

Furthermore, vehicles and people were coming and going around the surrounding buildings, and various medical equipment was being moved.

Sun Wei stared blankly at the few characters at the top of the main building.

"Holy crap, the People's Hospital?!"

Old John didn't understand why Sun Wei was so surprised. "Is this hospital really that amazing?"

"No, how can there be a public hospital in North America?"

"Why can't North America have them? They're chain hospitals; it's normal for them to open all over the world."

"Something's not right, this is the People's Hospital!"

"???" Old John was a little confused, shook his head, and walked into the main building.

Upon arriving at the entrance, I saw a turnstile similar to the one at the sauna entrance, and instinctively took out my SY handheld console and stuck it on it.

[Mr. John, welcome.]
Sun Wei, who followed, was even more surprised: "Three-system gates? Holy crap, they've all landed in North America?"

Then I took out the off-site identity card that my parents had helped me obtain.

[Welcome, Sun Wei.]
next second.

Sun Wei's off-site identification card suddenly displayed an invitation letter resembling that from Sanyuan High-Tech.

[Los Angeles First People's Hospital invites you to join their work-study program. Employees who complete 2 years will have priority for joining the team; employees who complete 5 years may be transferred to Sanyuan High-Tech based on their expertise.]
[Note: You will need to sign a confidentiality agreement.]
[If you agree, please reply "Yes". If you disagree, no reply is needed, and our institute will cancel your evaluation in 3 days.]
Without a second thought, Sun Wei quickly replied, "Yes."

at the same time.

Following the instructions on the SY handheld device, Old John entered the hospital's traditional Chinese medicine area, verified his identity again, passed through the VIP passage, found the Hall of Famous Doctors, and made an appointment with a Taoist priest.

Unable to enter the Famous Doctors' Hall, Sun Wei had to wait outside.

Then I saw the Taoist priest exchanging a few words with his assistant, who then placed a stack of talismans on the table.

And each stack of talismans is marked.

Cold and fever medicine.

Expectorant and cough suppressant.

Diarrhea and pain relief medication.

Medicine for nourishing Yin and moistening the lungs.

Special medicine for hemorrhoids.

This medicine warms the uterus and replenishes iron, and also contains medication to relieve menstrual anxiety.

A stimulant and brain-boosting medicine, with added...
"this?"

Sun Wei watched as Old John picked up a talisman, lit it, put it in a mineral water bottle, shook it, and then drank it.

I could vaguely hear a conversation.

Old John: "Uncle-Master, the effects of this batch of medicine seem to far exceed those of the past."

"That's right. Our Taoist headquarters has welcomed fifty grandmasters (from the first-level municipal hall to the monastery to Qi cultivators). They spent half a year organizing pharmacology, rewriting the talisman system, and inputting it into the Taoist big data service period based on the Sanyuan Pharmaceutical database. For various diseases, it is more targeted and the effect is naturally better. Once we master gene technology, the next generation of talismans can even bring the dead back to life and heal flesh and bones."

"hiss···"

"However, with the revival of Taoism, there will always be some charlatans who use talismans soaked in veterinary antibiotics to burn for patients, thereby impersonating us to make a lot of money. If you encounter such people, be sure to contact me immediately."

"Yes, uncle!"

"Furthermore, since the Los Angeles branch has just opened, we're giving you a 50% discount this time. If you can develop a following, depending on the number of followers, you can get your next order for free."

"Amitabha!"

Old John shouted, made a hand seal, and picked up several bundles of talismans to say goodbye.

Sun Wei was struck dumb, his worldview shattered.

It turns out that talismans heal by applying medicine.

It turns out that different types of talismans correspond to different illnesses...

Holy crap, how many things in this world are I still unaware of?

Sun Wei quickly took the talisman from Old John and helped carry it.

Old John instructed, "This is a top-grade talisman personally drawn by Master Qianjizi and consecrated by the Dongyue Taoist sect. You must protect it well; our TCM clinic relies on it to exorcise demons and monsters."

"···"

This is probably from Sanyuan Pharmaceutical's automated production line, mass-producing these products.

Sun Wei wanted to complain, but he was almost blinded by the job postings across from the hospital.

Los Angeles Rural Credit Union.

Especially the banner at the entrance: offering unsecured loans for international students, medical loans for international students, dowry loans for international students...
Grass!
This world must have gone mad.

···
South Third Ring Road, Sanyuan Agriculture Headquarters (Administrative Hall).

The factory secretary reported: "In the past few years, the North American financial economy has been sluggish, and countless private and public hospitals have gone bankrupt. The Central Hospital has made very rapid progress in opening People's Hospitals in North America. In just one month, they have been established in major cities."

Yu Yang flipped through the documents. "Did Federal Capital try to obstruct this?"

"No, including the Shiliying Credit Union project, everything went smoothly, and the states provided a lot of assistance, after all, this is an investment in North America."

"As the saying goes, it's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with his underlings. When doing business on someone else's turf, you always have to make some arrangements. Get the hospital to provide medical cards to various members of parliament, halve the medical expenses, and give priority to AI prosthetics and bionic organs."

"Ok."

Not long after the factory secretary left, the accompanying secretary reported: "Chairman Yu, Romney, the agent of the oil tycoon, has arrived."

"welcome."

Romney is the founder of Bain Capital, a top global asset management firm, the current governor of Massachusetts, the former head of the Salt Lake Winter Olympics, and a Republican candidate for the next round of North American governorship.

But through a private deal between Old Bush and Old Smith, the Republican faction relinquished the next round of governorship.

Therefore, Romney developed a rift with Brooks and moved closer to the oil tycoon.

It is estimated that the other party's visit was prompted by a suggestion from Welch of the Morgan financial group, an ally of the oil tycoon, to purchase shares in Titan Corporation.

If Welch takes 20%, the oil tycoon will inevitably take 20% as well.

Thus, with both sides combined at 40%, they can counter Old Bu's 40%.

As for how to maintain control of Titan Corporation after selling off their shares and only having 20% ​​remaining...
Sometimes equity is not absolute.

Without Chairman Yu here, Titan Company would truly be an empty shell.

Therefore, even if they sell all 60% of their shares, no one can take away Titan's chairmanship.

Unless the other party wants Titan to go bankrupt overnight.

After a while.

With his silver hair and blue eyes, and a resemblance to the Democratic Party's Joe Oldman, Romney strode into the office.

Yu Yang shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with him before getting straight to the point: "I don't want a single penny of the 20% equity, but I hope to obtain the North American Defense Contractor qualification."

Romney's smile froze on his face. "Mr. Yu, this is highly unrealistic."

"A 20% stake in Titan Corporation is worth at least $200 billion, which is about 1600 billion in cash. The oil tycoon has made no achievements in the Eastern market, and the Far East project has been suddenly shelved. Compared to sacrificing a large sum of money at a critical moment, it seems to be more in the oil tycoon's interest to persuade the military-industrial complex to give him a military enterprise."

Romney paused for half a second, then smiled broadly. "Mr. Yu, I think so too, but it won't be easy to accomplish this."

“I can offer help, or I can wait a year or two, but I’m worried that the oil tycoon can’t wait. After all, Old Bush has learned bad habits from me, and he certainly won’t give you a chance to catch your breath.”

Old Smith was just causing trouble for Old Morgan in the financial world.

Old Bu, however, was truly competing head-on with the oil tycoon for business.

For example, when seizing North American shale oil, Bush directly used missiles to shoot down the plane of a core member of the oil tycoon.

All fifteen high-ranking officials were infected.

Otherwise, the oil tycoon would have sent someone similar to Welch as an agent, rather than employing Romney, who had just joined him.

Of course, Romney is no ordinary man.

In order to secure the oil tycoon's first commission and to demonstrate his competence, he pondered for a moment and asked, "Mr. Yu, are you interested in joint defense?"

"The Old Bucarasse Consortium's joint defense?"

"Yes, the North American light weapons supplier has maintained a monopoly since 1980 and owns the technology and patents for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the M8 Armored Gun System."

“I am very interested.”

(End of this chapter)