Urban Super Medical Saint-Chapter 714 - 713 The King’s Reaction

Director Wang's lips twitched upon hearing this, but in the end, he obediently closed them again.

By this time, if he didn't realize that Ge Dongxu was an extraordinary figure in Chinese medicine, someone he, as the head of Jiangnan Province's Health Department, could not influence, he might as well retire and enjoy his old age.

"Professor Tang, there's no need for you to keep a stern face. Director Wang is not guilty for what he didn't know." Feng Yaping gave Director Wang a stern glance before bitterly smiling and saying to Tang Yiyuan, who was still wearing a stern face.

Tang Yiyuan nodded noncommittally while Director Wang, seeing this, felt rather embarrassed, yet he didn't dare to lose his temper again.

Feng Yaping noticed the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Considering the urgency to explain the situation to Sang Yunlong, she said a few words to smooth things over and left some instructions for Tang Yiyuan. Then, she hurriedly left the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital with Director Wang, heading straight for the Provincial Government.

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"Dongxu, the commotion you're causing is getting bigger and bigger!" Ge Dongxu received this phone call from Elder Feng just before the end of the workday.

"Did the matter reach you so quickly? Will it cause you any difficulties, Senior Brother? If it really puts you in a tough spot, I'll go to Reel Country myself," Ge Dongxu said with a slight frown.

"With such a significant incident, Sang Yunlong definitely won't be able to keep it under wraps. As your senior, I have no choice but to step in. It's not really a matter of difficulty. After all, you are my junior, and you're not at the beck and call of people from other countries, not even their king! But what do you mean by that last sentence? If things get difficult here, would you actually capitulate and go treat him? That doesn't sound like your previous attitude toward Piao Tianchang!" Elder Feng said.

"Senior Brother, you're overthinking it. I'm just worried that if it puts you in a difficult position, I'll go and give a reminder to that king, give him a little knock on the head!" Ge Dongxu laughed, his body, which had become as withered and quiet as the plants and trees in winter, subtly emitted an aura of dominating the world.

"Haha, you truly are my junior, Ge Dongxu! One should have the proper attitude when asking for medical treatment. I support you because Gustadin's attitude is all wrong. However, our country is still developing and needs to maintain good relationships with other countries. If Gustadin truly lowers his stance and comes asking, for the sake of the country, you should help him out when it's appropriate, as a favor to your senior brother," Elder Feng said.

"I understand, Senior Brother. Let's see how smart Gustadin is," Ge Dongxu said, feeling greater respect for Elder Feng in his heart.

He knew that his senior brother was truly an old man who cared for the country and its people.

"You're the only one who dares to speak like that. It seems your cultivation has become even more formidable!" Elder Feng said.

"No matter how formidable, I am still a person of Huaxia Country," Ge Dongxu replied.

"Haha! That's right!" Elder Feng fell silent for a moment before suddenly laughing heartily. "When you have time, come to the capital more often. As your senior, I get nostalgic sometimes. Seeing you reminds me of our master," he said.

"Alright, senior brother, I'll visit the capital soon," Ge Dongxu responded, feeling very warm inside.

"Haha, good, good, I'll be waiting for you," Elder Feng said, laughing happily at the response.

After chatting a bit more, they hung up the phone.

As Elder Feng was speaking to Ge Dongxu on the phone, Ambassador Liu from the Embassy in Reel Country received the news from home and was completely dumbfounded, barely able to believe what he was hearing.

That Dr. Ge had actually refused! He had turned down the invitation from the King of Reel Country!

What's more, the leaders back home actually agreed with his refusal!

"But such a refusal will definitely infuriate King Gustadin, and it will surely affect the diplomatic relations between our country and Reel Country!" After a while, Ambassador Liu reminded, his face full of concern.

"Do you think I don't know that? But that's the decision that's been made. You can tell King Gustadin that we can send another Chinese medicine practitioner," the Director of the European Affairs Division said impatiently, clearly very frustrated and confused.

But that was the decision from above, and there was nothing he could do about it.

"Actually, I had thought about recommending other National Medical Masters to King Gustadin before, but he was fixated on Doctor Ge, and I estimated it would be very difficult to change his mind," Ambassador Liu said with a wry smile.

"Do your best," the Director-General for Europe said.

There was a seven-hour time difference between Reel Country and the domestic, so by the time Ge Dongxu had finished his work and returned to the university, it had not yet reached noon in Gorm.

After talking with the Director-General for Europe, Ambassador Liu had no choice but to bite the bullet and inform Gustadin's secretary, requesting an audience with the King.

Gustadin, consumed with thoughts of pancreatic cancer, immediately summoned the ambassador upon hearing of his request.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but Doctor Ge can't make it. Do you have any other candidates, or can we recommend…" After a few obligatory pleasantries with King Gustadin, Ambassador Liu braced himself and stated his purpose.

"It's not that he can't come, but that he is refusing to come!" King Gustadin's face changed several times upon hearing this.

Ambassador Liu laughed dryly, clearly embarrassed.

Before, he had made very confident assurances, but now what?

To Ambassador Liu's surprise though, other than initially looking a bit displeased, King Gustadin seemed to regain his composure and didn't fly into a rage afterward.

"Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for informing me of this news. I have other arrangements today and apologize for having to take my leave," King Gustadin said, his expression calm.

"Your Majesty, actually, in Huaxia Country there are many highly skilled practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. Should you require it, we can arrange someone for you at any time," Ambassador Liu said as he rose.

"Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, there's no need," King Gustadin responded without hesitation.

Seeing that King Gustadin was adamant about Ge Dongxu, Ambassador Liu, although puzzled, had no choice but to depart resignedly.

After Ambassador Liu left, King Gustadin returned to his study alone, sat down in an antique armchair, and was silent for a long time, his eyes flickering with contemplation and difficult choices.

Gustadin was not a mediocre monarch; on the contrary, he was quite sagacious.

With Ge Dongxu's first refusal, King Gustadin was surprised and more annoyed than anything, and did not think too deeply about it. Therefore, he directly summoned Ambassador Liu, attempting to use diplomatic channels and the official power of Huaxia Country to force Ge Dongxu to come, to see if this practitioner of Chinese medicine indeed had the capability to cure cancer, as Johnson had claimed.

At that time, he was merely adopting a 'wait and see' attitude, after all, he was the King, with plenty of money and power.

Deep down, he didn't believe that Ge Dongxu possessed such remarkable medical skills.

But with Ge Dongxu's second refusal, King Gustadin immediately sensed something unusual.

He was well aware of Huaxia Country's current foreign policy, as well as the differences between the government of Huaxia Country and that of Reel Country.

Despite such a generous offer and the use of Huaxia Country's official influence, Ge Dongxu not only persisted in his refusal, but the government of Huaxia Country had even allowed this refusal.

This was very unusual indeed!

Could it be that what Johnson said was true, that this man indeed possessed miraculous medical skills capable of curing cancer?

With this thought, King Gustadin could no longer keep calm and quickly called his secretary, asking him to invite Mr. Johnson to the palace.