Invasion of the United States

But after the call, apart from the applause of the assistant and the praise of the accompanying journalists, Fauci noticed that the other medical staff and patients around him all looked visibly upset... each appearing extremely indifferent.

Just a moment ago, these people were still smiling.

One of the nurses publicly threw the medicine in her hand onto the cart, shouting discontentedly, "I think I'm sick too, I need care, I need rest."

The following journalists, having some political sensitivity, immediately switched their cameras to other medical staff—this kind of passive work attitude couldn't be broadcasted.

Yet another young nurse directly shouted into the camera, "The resources to take care of a frail elderly person are ten times that of an ordinary person. Now with so many patients, we have to make some choices."

The doctor beside her immediately drove the young nurse away, not allowing her to continue saying politically incorrect remarks in front of the lens.

The young nurse loudly complained as she departed from the camera's view.

"A senior official's medical insurance account is one hundred and sixty-five times that of an ordinary person, allowing them to use the best medicines, the most advanced equipment, with administrative orders ensuring they keep living.

What do ordinary people have? Nothing. Only unaffordable bills and emergency calls that won't connect."

As an old bureaucrat, Fauci immediately interrupted, "Miss, I do not agree with your view.

This involves complex medical ethics, it's absolutely not a conflict between people, and even less related to positions or medical insurance accounts."

The young nurse, however, roared, "Liar, today you can make Mr. Harden step down with a word, forcing me to save those high and mighty figures.

Then when I'm sick tomorrow, who will save me, a little nurse? Will I wait at home to die, or can I get into an ICU with limited beds?"

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This remark plunged everyone present into silence, especially those medical staff—today they were in the ICU taking care of those high-status old men and women.

But those old men and women keep occupying beds without leaving, what if I get sick tomorrow? Wouldn't I have to kill a few 'old immortals' to free up a bed?

As for Fauci's nonsense, whoever believes it is a fool!

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When Fauci walked out of the 'National Rehabilitation Medical Center' with heavy steps, an indescribable regret and unease grew like vines in his heart. He realized that he might have really stirred up a big mess.

The United States' medical system has always been affluent, medical staff enjoying enviable high incomes, noble social status, and relatively easy working environments.

They are used to being respected and treated well, never truly experiencing hardship, much less empathizing with the lower rungs.

Under the current high-pressure situation, preaching to them about 'sacrifice for others' is like playing music to a cow, utterly meaningless.

'Harden' ordered the screening of patients flooding into the hospital, undoubtedly touching the sensitive nerves of the bureaucratic system, inciting numerous overt and covert criticisms and discontent.

But in the eyes of those exhausted and overworked medical staff, Harden's actions showed them a glimmer of hope and a chance to breathe.

This naturally gained quite some undercover support among the medical community.

"No, the situation absolutely cannot be allowed to continue expanding." Fauci tightly pursed his lips, his brow furrowed. He climbed into his private car, closed his eyes, and quickly thought through countermeasures.

First and foremost, he would not give up the medical privileges he had enjoyed for a long time.

Countless aged bureaucrats would not tolerate Fauci bowing and conceding to that reckless 'Harden'.

"How the hell did that bastard become the Vice Chairman of the 'Medical Efficiency Committee'?"

Fauci suddenly thought of an idea. He abruptly opened his eyes, using the car radio to contact the Minister of the "Ministry of Health" resting in Reid Fort.

After the call connected, Fauci expressed his concern, "Dear Minister, it seems the chairman position of the 'Medical Efficiency Committee' under the 'Ministry of Health' has been vacant.

Currently, Mr. Harden, who controls this committee, is quite energetic but lacks professional capability.

I am deeply aware of the significant responsibility, and would like to volunteer for the position, hoping to contribute to controlling the pandemic."

Upon hearing Fauci's proposal, the Minister on the other end was clearly stunned for a few seconds, seemingly incredulous.

Soon after, a cheer that couldn't be restrained came through the receiver, the tone almost losing composure: "Wonderful, Mr. Fauci!

This is exceptionally good news! You are the savior of the United States, the best candidate for the position of Chairman of the 'Medical Efficiency Committee'!

I will immediately approve you to take up the position without delay and without any conditions, so go and assume the role right away."