"Gentlemen, in fact, it has been proven that Chinese medicine does have its own very unique place, it is not a supplement to the Western medical system, but a self-contained one, and some of the councilors here I believe have been treated by the Chinese medicine clinic in Billy Foshan, Los Angeles, so how do you feel? That's the truth, that's the answer, and it's capable of curing even diseases that Western medicine can't handle. Look at the poor people in the hospital or who have not yet entered the hospital, let more TCM clinics share the pressure brought by patients, so that more patients do not have to make an appointment for half a month or a month or even longer to wait, so that their illness becomes worse and they have better choices, so that they can have better choices, then ...... I hope you will be able to pass the bill! ”

Cinnabar? Milk, who was making his final statement in Congress, was a little worried, worried that the Republicans would suddenly get into trouble, because he read in their eyes disdain, yes, disdain, disdain for Chinese medicine, or disdain for Chinese medicine to want to enter mainstream society.

"TCM has also established a cooperative relationship with the Los Angeles Public Hospital, and the results have been fruitful, which we cannot ignore, if we delay or deny the entry of TCM into the health care system, then it is delaying the patient's illness and murdering their lives. At all times, we should look at Chinese medicine with an objective and impartial attitude, because it has a long history, and this history is thousands of years longer than Western medicine. ”

Cinnabar? Milk's statement continued, but some people below were getting impatient, and some were already raising their hands when they tried to interrupt him. It's time to ask questions. There was also a buzz from the audience, as if someone was expressing dissatisfaction with his statement. It is clear that they don't know anything about TCM. The rest is not a good feeling either.

Chinese medicine? There may be some legislators who stick to the impression that it is a witch doctor of the indigenous Indians, but in fact, there are indeed people who regard Chinese medicine as a witch doctor of the indigenous people, which is completely worthless and very dangerous.

"I hope that this moment will be a historic moment, and that future generations will remember our contribution to human medicine, and that Chinese medicine will become one of the two major medical systems alongside Western medicine because of this time. Ladies and gentlemen, please think about it. For your own life, and for the lives of all Americans in California, make your best judgment. ”

Cinnabar? Milk finished his final speech and watched the commotion in the audience. I couldn't help but sigh slightly. He touched the jade ring on his finger, and his heart regained a little confidence. Although he communicated with some other lawmakers, and most of the Democratic Party expressed support for him, it was not excluded that those who had their own interests in medicine would oppose it.

At all times, partisanship comes second, interests always come first, and sometimes the two parties even give up partisanship for the sake of interests. Working together, the inclusion of TCM in medical insurance has touched the interests of some people. It is not ruled out that they will contact other parliamentarians to oppose it together, and the shape is really not optimistic!

"Ladies and gentlemen, you may start asking questions!" The Speaker, who was presiding over the meeting, struck his hammer, then looked at the audience and said, "Please ask your questions, and then we will vote on this, for the first time and for the last time." ”

"May I ask Mr. Milk, many of us have not been exposed to Chinese medicine before, and we don't know anything about Chinese medicine, do we want to promote something that we are not familiar with? I don't see any good, either for the people of California or for ourselves! "One of the councillors was the first to stand up and attack.

"Before my son was born, I didn't know him, I only knew that he was my son, but after I was born, in the face of that strange face that suddenly appeared in front of me, I chose not to abandon, but to give my most precious love, that's it, Chinese medicine is about human health, is part of the wisdom of human beings, why should we dislike it instead of accepting it?" Milk is also not a vegetarian.

His words immediately caused a burst of laughter in the council hall, which made the councillor a little embarrassed and indignant, but the matter was definitely not over, and a fellow stood up, in his fifties and sixties, and his fat body showed that his body was overwhelmed, and he stood up and said to Milk: "I heard that you and the owner of that clinic in Billy Buddha Village, Fan? Mr. Zhen has a very good relationship, is it because of this relationship that you are pushing this bill in the parliament? ”

"Yes, I have a very good relationship with him, so I can get in touch with Chinese medicine, understand Chinese medicine, and know that Chinese medicine is a very great medical system for human beings, so I will not hesitate to promote this proposal. And it was because I received his TCM treatment, so my body is so healthy, but ...... Sir, why don't you try Chinese medicine? Don't you think that Western medicine is giving you more and more burdens? ”

"Haha-" Someone in the hall laughed again, and the fat guy sat down, looking down at something. He is not as angry as the person in front of him, compared to promoting the reform of Chinese medicine into medical insurance, it is not as important as how he now finds a way to reduce the burden of his real body, and if a rich life is not guaranteed by a healthy body, everything is empty.

The difficulties continued, but after all, Mikel was an old fox who was mixed in politics, a person who was good at politics, and he was better at arguing on such occasions, so in the face of criticism, he was steady and steady, and resolved them one by one, even so, his forehead was also a little sweaty.

"All right, ladies and gentlemen, if we go on like this, this meeting will be very long, do you want me to prepare a pizza for you? Never! The interrogation is over, we move on to the next round, our tradition, roll-call voting, well, we're on roll call now! ”

The so-called roll-call vote is a very traditional way of voting in the parliament, in which the staff call members in order of the first letter of their surnames, and when they are called by name, they shout "yes" or "no". The staff repeated his name and attitude towards the vote. After clicking it all over again. Often, many people did not show up, so they started again from the beginning, counting the names of the members who did not vote. Some of the parliamentarians arrived at the venue. His name had been called, and he walked to the rostrum and told the counting staff about his attitude to vote.

The Senate has a minimum vote of fifteen minutes, but there is no rule on how long it can last. According to statistics, the average voting time in the Senate is twenty-three minutes.

When the roll-call vote began, there was only the voice of the staff and parliamentarians answering, or yes. Or not. The first two people answered "yes", which made Milk's mood relax a little, and he reached out and touched the ring of the jade. This was given to him by Zhen Fan yesterday.

"This one for you!" On top of ending the conversation between the two. Zhen Fan didn't mention at all that he would do anything to reverse the opinions of those who opposed the councilors, but instead took off a ring made of jade from his hand and handed it over, signaling Dan? Milk took it.

"This ...... This is ......" It is clear that Milk did not know why Zhen Fan did this. He looked at Zhen Fan with some surprise. "Zhen, you have to pay attention to the results of this vote, this is related to the interests of the two of us!"

"I know, so I'll give you this!" Zhen Fan insisted on letting Milk take the ring next, "This is a jade ring that I spent two hours carefully carving, I hope you can wear it and then participate in the council." This is also my help for you, because it is irreplaceable! ”

Milk had doubts in his heart. But I took it anyway and put it on my hand gently. Suddenly, a heat came from the place where the ring was, spreading from his fingers to his whole body, making him feel shaken all over his body.

"This ...... How is this possible, God, he gives me a very wonderful feeling, as if he can ...... It makes things clear in my head. Milk looked at Zhen Fan, and then remembered his magic, and smiled with relief, "This thing will definitely help me face the criticism of those councilors tomorrow, but...... It doesn't seem to be enough, no matter how much I can argue with them, but ...... Benefits are interests, and they may not change their minds! ”

"I know, so that's why I gave you the ring!" Zhen Fan smiled, then looked at Milk and said, "Don't underestimate this ring, I can sue you, the thing that changes their opinion is in the ring, you just need to gently rub the jade on this ring when they vote, and the rest, you don't do anything, don't say anything, that's all!" ”

"That's it?" Although Milk has great trust in Zhen Fan, can he control people's thoughts? "Can this be done?" Because things can't be sloppy, he asked directly.

"Yes, that's enough, just change his mind for a moment, and our plan will succeed, although it is a small means, but ...... But it works. Zhen Fan smiled and stood up, "Okay, we'll talk about this today, you should be ready, even with the help of this, those people are enough for you to waste your saliva!" Goodbye, Milk, and hopefully we'll raise a glass of celebration when you return. ”

"I hope it will come soon, this moment!" Milk nodded, then got up to see Zhen Fan away. After watching Zhen Fan leave, he gently stroked the jade ring, and suddenly thought.

"Do you agree with Mr. Milk's proposal? If you agree, say 'yes', if you don't, say 'no', the staff asked the first member of parliament with a blank face. At the same time, Milk, almost subconsciously, gently stroked the jade ring on his finger with his finger.

A strange look suddenly appeared on the councilor's arrogant face, as if he was holding his stool, his face was full of discomfort, his brows were furrowed, he took a deep breath, then made his face a little more normal, and said loudly to the staff member: "Yes! ”

As soon as his voice fell, all the parliamentarians present were shocked, so much so that the staff member opened his mouth and subconsciously said, "What? Sir, could you please say that again? ”

"Yes!" The MP still replied loudly, "I just said, I agree with the bill, I said 'yes', didn't you hear that?" (To be continued......)