Chapter 1661: Giving In

A high-ranking official in Fusang issued a statement on the news, revealing the truth about the deaths of several infected individuals after receiving Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment, and apologized to the Huaxia side.

Yamamoto Masao wore handcuffs; in just two days, Yamamoto Masao's hair had turned completely white, as if he had aged several years.

He wept bitterly before the public, claiming he had made a mistake out of momentary confusion, and since the epidemic in the country was now very serious, he begged for forgiveness from the Huaxia side.

This guy was also sentenced to life imprisonment, and it is feared that he will never appear in the public eye again from now on.

An apology was completed amidst the continuous bowing and apologizing of several old guys; this news was an emergency broadcast, and after it ended, it was already met with a chorus of curses.

The official who issued the statement left directly by helicopter because their television station had already been surrounded by angry crowds, packed so tightly not even a drop of water could pass through.

Public opinion underwent a massive reversal; those who had previously cursed Chen Yu to the point of being drenched in dog's blood were now shamelessly returning to defend Huaxia.

"Mr. Chen, the apology statement has been issued. Do you intend to take action?" Qishu asked.

"I don't intend to take action yet; the conditions haven't been proposed," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"What conditions do you wish to propose?" Qishu was slightly stunned.

"For example, autonomy for Chinatown," Chen Yu stopped his steps. "Not subject to the jurisdiction of local police, and forming an autonomous police organization."

"This... autonomy?" Qishu stopped abruptly and looked at Chen Yu in disbelief; what Chen Yu had just said made him feel it was somewhat inconceivable.

"That's right. We haven't been harassed enough by the local Detectives, have we? If we form an association in the future and follow their local standards, so that no one can hold us by the throat, wouldn't that be good?" Chen Yu said with a slight smile.

"It would be good, but Mr. Chen, will they agree to these things?" Qishu said somewhat stutteringly. "This is equivalent to declaring independence."

"Of course they won't agree easily, but we can strive to maximize our interests. At the very least, our basic lives won't be controlled by them; otherwise, there are too many parasites," Chen Yu said. "This matter certainly won't be simple to handle, but it doesn't matter. If they aren't in a hurry, I'll negotiate slowly."

"Good. On behalf of thousands upon thousands of compatriots, I thank you, Mr. Chen," Qishu cupped his hands to Chen Yu in gratitude.

Soon, Xingzi found Chen Yu.

"Mr. Chen, we have already apologized in public according to your requirements. Can you now take action to help us?" Xingzi looked at Chen Yu with anticipation.

"I can. I can treat the critically ill patients," Chen Yu nodded.

"Then... what about the mild cases? And our source of infection? I heard that Mr. Chen placed herbal decoctions in Chinatown, and after drinking this medicine, one becomes immune to the virus, so the ethnic Chinese in Chinatown are basically not getting infected now," Xingzi was slightly stunned.

"That was prepared specifically for my compatriots. The quantity of medicine is limited, so promoting it throughout Fusang is probably a bit difficult," a look of difficulty appeared on Chen Yu's face.

"I won't hide it from you, Mr. Chen. Those Chinese medicines are common ones. We have secretly found people to test them, and we have also decocted them according to the proportions and let our people try drinking them, but... there was no effect at all, and our people still get infected," Xingzi sighed.

"I know. Huaxia people have always liked to keep an ace up their sleeve when doing things, so Mr. Chen must have some formulas that haven't been made public, right?"

"That's right. Ms. Xingzi is very smart. It's not that I won't make the formula public, but that every pot of herbal decoction requires the addition of some of my homemade Pills," Chen Yu sighed. "The raw materials for these Pills are the reason for preventing transmission, and these Pills are extremely difficult to refine. I don't have much stock on hand and cannot use them on a large scale."

"Moreover, including the medicine for treating the critically ill, it also requires special Pills, so I can only do my best."

Xingzi stared at Chen Yu; she felt like cursing.

She had gone to great lengths to persuade the Head of State to let a certain iconic figure risk being spat to death by the public to give a speech of apology, and she had even had Yamamoto Masao sentenced to life imprisonment.

But she never dreamed that Chen Yu would pull something like this on her?

She knew clearly that Chen Yu had conditions to negotiate, and this condition must be very difficult to meet, but now she had no other way.

She took a deep breath, tried hard to stabilize her emotions, and then said, "Mr. Chen, if you have any conditions, please propose them now. If it is something I can decide, I will finalize it immediately."

"Good, Ms. Xingzi is a straightforward person," Chen Yu gave a thumbs up and took out the document he had already prepared. "These are my requirements. Consider it me seeking some benefits for my compatriots overseas."

"Ms. Xingzi, I'm afraid you cannot make the decision on some of these clauses, so you had better ask your superiors for instructions. I'm not in a hurry; we can talk slowly," Chen Yu smiled slightly.

Xingzi suspiciously took the document from Chen Yu's hand. After just a few glances, her expression turned ugly. She endured her anger to finish reading these clauses, then gritted her teeth and said, "Mr. Chen, please forgive me, but I cannot accept these clauses."

"Clauses are meant to be negotiated. You Fusang people are the best at issuing such unfair documents and treaties; the requirements I proposed are not excessive," Chen Yu smiled. "So, please go back and consider it carefully."

"But in our situation, we don't have more time. People are dying every day," Xingzi said through gritted teeth. "I ask Mr. Chen to consider the overall situation."

"I am already considering the overall situation," Chen Yu said solemnly. "So please also take my issues seriously. Besides, I am about to return to my country, so please reply to me as soon as possible."

"Mr. Chen is going back?" Xingzi could not help but be startled.

"Yes, I have been away from home for too long this time, so it is time for me to go back," Chen Yu sighed. "I haven't seen my parents for a long time, so please understand."

"Mr. Chen, you have seen our situation here. If you leave now, what will we do?" Xingzi became anxious immediately; her shock was no small matter.

Now that the situation was so serious, if Chen Yu really washed his hands of it, how would she handle herself? What would happen to her citizens?

"Then go apply to your superiors as soon as possible; sooner or later, it will really be too late," Chen Yu turned his head and said solemnly. "I believe in Ms. Xingzi's ability; you can still agree to most of the clauses in here."

"But..." Xingzi wanted to say something else, but Chen Yu had already left.

Xingzi sighed helplessly; she knew clearly that Chen Yu would not compromise easily, yet she had no way to deal with it.