I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Chapter 225 Historically known as the Treaty of Longou River City
The Bald Eagles acted swiftly, immediately contacting ambassadors from countries in the Americas, Europe, Japan, the Philippines, and other nations, proposing to pool their money to secure an opportunity to collaborate with Sihai Medical.

The bald eagle has also allocated the shares: the eagle itself will contribute 500 billion eagle dollars, Europe will contribute 1500 billion eagle dollars, other countries in the Americas will contribute 500 billion eagle dollars, and the remaining 500 billion will be distributed by countries such as Japan, the Philippines, etc., according to their share of global GDP.

The ambassadors of European countries immediately rejected the unreasonable demands of the Bald Eagle.

For example, this is what the German ambassador said.

"Aren't you guys being ridiculous? You want us to raise 1500 billion Eagle Dollars? Why don't we just buy it ourselves? Why would we raise money to buy it for you?"

The French ambassador also refused, saying, "Impossible. I've never seen such an outrageous request. Do you think our money falls from the sky? You think you can get it for 1500 billion British dollars?"

Japan, the Philippines, and other countries didn't dare to speak up. They were waiting for the Europeans to sabotage the Bald Eagle's plan. If the Bald Eagle canceled the plan, they wouldn't have to pay.

The US has never taken these allies and lackeys seriously; otherwise, they wouldn't be so quick to short-sell Japan, short-sell Europe, and even publicly propose that Canada become the US's 51st state, that the Fairy Tale Country give them Green Island, and that the Panama Canal be handed over to them.

So no matter how the ambassadors refused, it was no use. The Eagles only said one thing: either pay them or wait to be beaten.

The ambassadors from European countries could only quickly report the situation back home and ask for instructions on how to respond to Eagle.

The EU immediately convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

The German representative said, "Fuck! The 'Eagles' don't treat us like human beings at all. They force us to pay without even asking what we think. Even robbers aren't this ruthless! My suggestion is that instead of paying them to buy it, we should buy it ourselves. According to our immigration data, more than 3000 cancer patients travel to China every day for treatment via direct or transit flights. Based on our estimates, each patient spends no less than 3 euros on a single trip, and the cost is even higher if family members accompany them. If we grit our teeth and pool our money to buy the technology, these patients won't have to spend their money in China."

The French representative stated, "We contacted Yang Chen, and he asked for 1000 billion euros for a cooperation right, limited to use within our country. If the entire EU were to share it, the price would rise to 3500 billion euros. If the whole of Europe were to share it, the price would be an outrageous 5000 billion euros. His attitude was very firm; he wouldn't budge on the price. Currently, there are approximately 2000 million cancer patients in Europe, with about 450 million new cases each year. To be honest, 5000 billion euros isn't actually that expensive. At 2 euros per patient, that's only the treatment cost for 2500 million patients. The problem is that coming up with that much money all at once is difficult; it would be a huge financial burden for all countries."

At this point, the Italian representative said, "That's still better than being forced to pay by the Bald Eagle, isn't it? If we pay 5000 billion euros, the hospital will be built in Europe, and the first to benefit will be our European cancer patients. If we give the Bald Eagle 1500 billion euros, the hospital will be built there, and their patients will get treatment first. Not every family here can afford to go to the Bald Eagle for treatment."

After repeated discussions, EU member states ultimately decided to spend 3500 billion euros to purchase the rights to cooperate in the EU region.

To alleviate financial pressure, Tusk contacted England for cooperation, which could save some money.

As everyone knows, Yingzi always stands with Yingzi. As soon as Tusk hung up the phone, Yingzi told Yingzi.

Sure enough, Sleepy Joe immediately called Tusk and questioned, "What do you mean? We asked you to contribute money to buy the cooperation rights, so why are you secretly pooling your money to buy them yourselves? Is it because our word is no longer valid, or are you deliberately going against us?"

Tusk immediately explained, "You are you, and we are us. We are all independent individuals. How is it that we are going against you by buying cooperation rights?"

Sleepy Joe argued irrationally, "We'll ask you to contribute 1500 billion, and we'll pool our resources to buy the technology for 3000 billion. Once their experts arrive, we'll immediately take control of them, and then we'll share the technology. Why would you spend 3500 billion euros to buy a cooperation opportunity with them?"

Tusk smiled and said, "We know what kind of people you are and what your style of doing things is. How about this, you contribute 1000 billion Eagle Dollars to pool your money with us to buy a cooperation opportunity, and we'll share the technology with you. What do you say?"

Sleepy Joe said angrily, "Don't be so ungrateful. We have plenty of ways to deal with you."

"Heh... Don't push things too far. If we completely side with the East, it won't just be us crying; plenty of others will be." Tusk sneered and immediately hung up the phone.

Sleepy Joe was furious and slammed the phone on the table in anger.

"Fuck! These idiots actually dare to disobey me! Who gave them the courage?! Looks like I have to teach them a lesson. They've even dared to threaten me with 'turning east' now! Fuck!"

Despite my anger, after calming down, I realized we couldn't push the EU too far. If we really let them lean towards the East, it would be a major strategic mistake.

Ugh……

forget it.

Tusk was even angrier. Why?

The EU treated Britain as one of their own, but Britain turned around and betrayed them.

Tusk immediately sent a notification to the representatives of EU member states, stating that Yingzi was a traitor who was not on Europe's side at all; he was determined to be the eagle's lackey, and that he would no longer include Yingzi in his plans.

European countries started pooling their money, and Tusk personally led a team to China to meet with Yang Chen.

Yangshi, People's Daily, Beijing News, Reuters, AFP, Eagle News Agency, and other mainstream media from more than 100 countries around the world contacted Sihai Group early on and obtained the right to conduct on-site interviews.

The entire meeting was broadcast live on platforms such as Douyin (TikTok) by Sihai Group and Sihai Medical, showcasing the content of the talks to netizens.

Chen Xi personally presided over the meeting. After a warm-up, the two negotiating parties took the stage.

Tusk led the EU delegation, while Yang Chen led the Sihai Medical delegation.

After shaking hands and exchanging a few pleasantries, the two found their seats and sat down.

At that moment, senior executives of the Bald Eagle family were also watching the live stream through the TikTok platform.

After a brief back-and-forth, the two sides got down to the core issues.

Tusk stated, "We hope to build at least one Sihai International Hospital in every EU country, staffed entirely with our own medical personnel, except for the cancer treatment expert team from Sihai Medical. Furthermore, once the hospitals are completed, all patients in Europe can randomly choose one of the Sihai International Hospitals for treatment. We hope Mr. Yang can accept these two conditions."

Yang Chen smiled and said, "I previously quoted prices to the French team. If it's just France, they only need to give us 1000 billion euros to obtain the cooperation rights. If it's the entire EU, they need to give us 3500 billion euros to obtain the cooperation rights. If it's the whole of Europe, they need to give us 5000 billion euros to obtain the cooperation rights. I also told them that I can turn a blind eye to some things, but you can't directly ask me to only accept money from the EU while allowing people all over Europe to receive treatment. If you ask me if I can do something worth 3500 billion euros with 5000 billion euros, I will definitely say no. You are all politicians, you should understand what I mean."

Tusk smiled and nodded, saying, "Understood!"

Yang Chen smiled and nodded, continuing, "The EU will pay Sihai Medical 3500 billion euros for our collaboration to build Sihai International Hospitals in EU countries. We will provide the expert team, and you will handle everything else. We will have 49% of the profit-sharing rights but 67% of the voting rights. The EU will have 51% of the profit-sharing rights but 33% of the voting rights. Furthermore, I can turn a blind eye to patients from European countries, but the UK will be excluded, and treating patients from the US is strictly prohibited. If it is discovered that you are treating patients from the UK or the US, I have the right to terminate the cooperation and will not refund the cooperation fee."

At this moment, the top executives of the Bald Eagle family, who were watching the live broadcast, were in an uproar.

"This is even more unequal than the unequal treaties signed by the Qing Dynasty! Can the EU accept this? If they can, I'll despise them! Yang Chen wants to exclude us and Yingzi and make money off us again. Naive and childish! If the EU gets the technology, we can just ask for it. Do they dare refuse?" Sleepy Joe said excitedly.

Commerce Secretary Reventon said with a smile, "Yang Chen clearly has no sincerity in cooperating. He's deliberately offering a contract that even Li Hongzhang wouldn't dare to sign to annoy the EU. If Tusk can accept even these conditions, I'll have to question whether his white blood is pure."

"Haha..." Everyone burst into laughter, and the office was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

But the next second, their smiles froze, and the atmosphere in the office instantly became awkward.

EU President Donald Tusk smiled and said, "No problem! If Mr. Yang makes things convenient for us, we will make things convenient for Mr. Yang in return."

Sleepy Joe grabbed the ashtray and smashed it. He angrily cursed, "What a generous gift! Have these idiots in the EU gone mad? They can accept conditions like this! They're disgracing their ancestors!"

Commerce Secretary Raventon followed up with a tirade: "These bastards! I knew they were getting worse, but I never imagined they'd be this bad! The dignity our white ancestors built over centuries has been trampled underfoot by these unworthy descendants! Fuck! Fuck!"

At this moment, foreign netizens watching the live stream also sent out barrages of comments expressing their anger.

A German netizen asked: Was Tusk's killing filmed by Yang Chen? They could accept such conditions? Even the Qing Dynasty wouldn't have signed such an unequal treaty!
French netizens: What a disgrace! €3500 billion for just a cooperation right, and they get 49% of the profits afterwards. We Europeans have been ahead for centuries, when have we ever suffered such humiliation! If Tusk dares to sign, we must demonstrate and force him to step down! If the EU can't protect everyone's rights, then it has no reason to exist.

An English netizen commented: "Thank goodness we had the foresight to leave the EU early, otherwise we would still be suffering the ridicule of the whole world along with these idiots. Signing such a treaty would be tantamount to erasing all of Europe's glory of the past two hundred years. Tusk would become a historical sinner; he would definitely be nailed to the pillar of shame!"

A netizen from the Bald Eagle commented: "I really can't stand it anymore. If I were European, I'd rather die of illness than allow the EU to sign such a humiliating treaty. Fuck! Yang Chen doesn't treat Europeans like human beings at all. Even humiliating a homeless person shouldn't be done in such a brutal way."

A netizen from the Sand Kingdom commented: "You keyboard warriors are so easy to talk to! Have you ever considered how desperately cancer patients in Europe need treatment? For them, surviving on 2-3 euros is a blessing from God. Don't you always emphasize respecting human rights? Don't cancer patients in Europe have the right to live? At this point, I have to say how wise it was to maintain a good relationship with Brother Long. Yang Chen gave us a very favorable price, and the Sihai International Hospital is already under construction in Leyard. Boss Yang also gave us very favorable policies; patients from surrounding countries and regions can come to Leyard Sihai International Hospital for treatment. Learn from us; making the right choice is really important."

……

At this moment, Chinese netizens and leaders watching the live broadcast clenched their fists excitedly, feeling as if a century of humiliation had been washed away.

The live stream chat of Sihai Group and Sihai Medical on Douyin.

"Awesome! Mr. Yang is amazing! This treaty feels like a dream come true from over a hundred years ago, only the roles of the signatories have been reversed. 3500 billion euros only bought the right to cooperate, and they still have to give up 49% of the profit-sharing rights and 67% of the voting rights. Even the old lady wouldn't dare to agree to such a treaty, but the Europeans agreed!"

"In 2025 AD, the people of Europe will welcome their own Li Zhongtang."

"That was so satisfying! I hope this scene can be written into history books, so that our children will know that from now on the roles are reversed. If the enemy can go, so can we. We can also make them sign humiliating treaties that cede our sovereignty!"

……

Amidst the global discussion, Tusk, together with representatives of EU member states, signed the agreement, and Yang Chen also signed and stamped it on behalf of Sihai Group and Sihai Medical.

The cooperation between the two parties has officially taken effect. The EU needs to pay 2000 billion euros in one lump sum within three days, and the remaining balance must be paid in full before the medical expert team from all over the world departs.

The EU delegation has finally come to China, so they must seize the opportunity to discuss more cooperation.

The EU delegation returned to the state guesthouse to rest, and at the same time requested the Chinese side to hold a China-EU economic symposium to discuss more cooperation possibilities.

That evening, the CCTV Evening News devoted five minutes to reporting on the signing of the cooperation agreement between Yang Chen and the EU representative. The host also summarized and commented on the news, praising Yang Chen as the best example of an outstanding entrepreneur in the new era of China.

It's not easy for private entrepreneurs to get on the national news program, the CCTV Evening News. Just a few shots are enough to brag about, and if they can say a few words, that's enough to brag about for a year.

It's unprecedented for someone like Yang Chen to have five minutes of screen time and be hailed as a prime example of an outstanding entrepreneur.

Subsequently, the topic of "Longou Jiangcheng Treaty" became a trending topic on the entire internet.

"I never imagined that foreigners would sign unequal treaties. 3500 billion euros just to buy a cooperation qualification, can you believe it?"

"Even the Empress Dowager would have to give Tusk a thumbs up for the contents of this treaty, and Li Hongzhang would have to call him 'Big Brother'."

"Compared to this, 9.8 million taels of silver back then seems insignificant. 9.8 million taels of silver is equivalent to 2500 billion Chinese Yuan today, which is about 318 billion Euros according to the exchange rate, less than one-tenth of 3500 billion Euros. The Empress Dowager recovered all the money she lost back then. If other bosses had earned this money, it might not have meant much, but since Boss Yang earned it, he will give it back to his millions of employees, so its significance is immense!"

"I work at Beijing Sihai International Hospital, where the beds are always full. As soon as one patient is being discharged and packing their things, the next patient is already waiting next to them, and they are all foreigners. For other countries, spending so much money to buy technology might not be worthwhile, but it's especially worthwhile for the US and the EU. Because when patients come, they not only incur medical expenses, but also costs money for food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation, which has a significant impact on the economy. Therefore, it is a wise choice for the EU to spend so much money to buy cooperation opportunities; it's just that ordinary people don't understand it."

……

The EU delegation quickly received a reply, accepting their request for a state visit to China.

The two sides held a preliminary meeting to determine the content of the negotiations, which mainly focused on future cooperation between China and the European Union in the fields of healthcare, finance, clean energy, electronics and semiconductor industry, and new energy vehicles.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that these are all areas where Yang Chen excels and focuses his efforts. The authorities are clearing away all obstacles for Yang Chen to make a name for himself in the European market.

Yang Chen was also invited as the sole representative of entrepreneurs to participate in this Dragon-European Talks and was to speak on stage.

This unprecedented meeting was broadcast live globally, providing a panoramic view of the entire process of the EU-China talks to people all over the world.

Zheng Kaiyang from the Ministry of Commerce made a special phone call to Yang Chen to give him some instructions.

"Chairman Yang, would you like us to prepare a speech for you?" Zheng Kaiyang asked with a smile.

Yang Chen laughed and replied, "No need, I'll just say a few words, no need to be so formal."

Zheng Kaiyang replied with a smile, "Okay! The leader means that Chairman Yang can say whatever he thinks, but he should pay attention to his wording. After all, it's a global live broadcast, and we are a country of etiquette, so we should still observe the proper diplomatic etiquette."

"Got it! Haha..." Yang Chen said with a smile.

Zheng Kaiyang laughed heartily and said, "Alright! If Chairman Yang says so, then I'm relieved. See you tomorrow."

Although Yang Chen did intend to say a few words casually, he still needed to do it in a casual way. He couldn't just make up a few random things off the cuff; he still needed to prepare.

Yang Chen called Chen Xi in and instructed her, "Tomorrow you'll come with me to Beijing for the Long-Ou meeting. You'll need to write a short speech for me. Don't be too arrogant, but don't be too mediocre either. Do you understand what I mean?"

Chen Xi nodded and replied, "Understood! I'll write it right away."

(End of this chapter)