Chapter 1475: Taking Drastic Measures
Qin Yaoguang looked up at Gu Nianzhi when she saw how arrogant she was, she said calmly, “Don’t try to stall time. According to the rules, we should have performed this surgery as soon as you got back. You’re already late…”
She looked at her watch and continued, “… You’re already 38 hours late. I’ll give you another 20 hours for the sake of Zhichu. You have to have the surgery tomorrow morning.”
Gu Nianzhi raised an eyebrow. “Are you saying that regardless of whether or not Professor He will be back tomorrow morning, I have to have the surgery?”
“You can say that.” Qin Yaoguang nodded. Her gaze s.h.i.+fted to He Chengjian and she urged him again, “Let’s go. Let Nianzhi rest.”
Gu Nianzhi wouldn’t give up until she had achieved her goal.
She immediately stopped Qin Yaoguang and asked, “Miss Qin, I heard that this surgery is very powerful. You can remove any memory you want, right?”
“Of course.” Qin Yaoguang smiled and her voice softened. “This surgery was pa.s.sed down from my grandfather. It has been through many clinical trials so far. You don’t have to worry about any side effects.”
Gu Nianzhi put on an exaggerated expression and spread her hands. “Oh my G.o.d! Is it really that good?! That’s too scary!”
With that, she quickly focused her gaze on He Chengjian, who had been silent the whole time. “General He, with all due respect, this type of surgery should be strictly restricted. Not only should the person undergoing the surgery be carefully examined, but those who can perform this type of surgery should also be strictly controlled. They can’t be allowed to do as they please, lest they become serious criminals who endanger social justice and violate national laws.”
“What do you mean?” Wen Shouyi frowned and looked very uneasy. “Aren’t you being too alarmist?”
“How is this alarmist?” Gu Nianzhi stared at He Chengjian and looked at his gleaming almond-shaped eyes. They were deeper than He Zhichu’s eyes, and the deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes made him seem even more unfathomable.
Gu Nianzhi knew that the only person she could rope in now was this General He. She could only take a gamble.
“General He, I’d like to ask, who does the confidentiality rules that Ms. Qin and Ms. Wen mentioned just now target?”
He Chengjian finally spoke slowly, “… the person who undergoes the surgery.”
Gu Nianzhi closed her palms. “I understand. In other words, your confidentiality rules only stipulate who must undergo the surgery and do not impose any restrictions on the person performing the surgery, right?”
He Chengjian’s expression turned serious. “As far as I know, there aren’t any.”
“This is the greater danger I’m talking about.” Gu Nianzhi s.h.i.+fted her gaze to Qin Yaoguang. She had a stubborn look on her face. She had always moved forward with things that she had set her mind on. “Legally speaking, a person’s memory can be used as evidence in court. In other words, it’s a witness.”
“If there is a technology that can remove a person’s memory at will, then legally speaking, all witnesses will no longer be accurate. If the court decides a case, there will be a serious lack of witnesses.”
“What are the consequences of doing this? It will shake the foundation of the existence of society.”
Wen Shouyi was stunned by Gu Nianzhi’s words,”… Aren’t you exaggerating?”
“How is this an exaggeration?” Gu Nianzhi’s hands were in her pockets. She was tall and looked down at Wen Shouyi’s round baby face. she continued, “Because human memory is based on human experience, and is the foundation of human society. When there is a technology that can remove a part of a person’s memory, it also digs out the foundation of social stability.”
“General He, have you really not thought about this serious problem?”
Gu Nianzhi’s words were very provocative, and she had taken a view of the grand scheme. She had questioned the surgery from a political and legal point of view. Not only did she fundamentally undermine the legitimacy of the surgery, but she had also cleverly removed herself from it.
He Chengjian was indeed hesitant.
Qin Yaoguang’s heart tightened, but she still said calmly, “I can guarantee that this surgery is absolutely foolproof. We have strict confidentiality rules. We are sure that only people who have been there will undergo this surgery, and that it will not be abused. Don’t worry too much.”
Gu Nianzhi laughed and shook her head. “That’s funny. Is there anything foolproof in this world? No.”
“International law also states that weapons of ma.s.s destruction cannot be used, but can it stop countries from using weapons of ma.s.s destruction in Foreign Wars? — No. Everyone can use them however they want. As long as they can win the war. Why? Because international law does not impose any mandatory restrictions on the actions of states. They can only rely on self-awareness.”
“What does this mean? This means that any unrestricted technology will be abused.”
“As long as it is profitable, as long as it is beneficial to oneself.”
“So you believe that this type of surgery will not be abused, and will not cause chaos to the social order? It is entirely your own wishful thinking. Even when there is legislation, there are still people who take advantage of loopholes, let alone an unrestricted high-level technology.”
Wen Shouyi only didn’t want Gu Nianzhi to accept the surgery, and she hadn’t thought of completely banning or greatly restricting this type of surgery.
She hadn’t expected Gu Nianzhi to be so strong in battle, and was a little apprehensive. She quickly said, “I believe in Auntie Qin. She’s a great person and devoted herself to medical technology. She would never do such a thing.”
Gu Nianzhi chuckled and looked between Wen Shouyi and Qin Yaoguang. She smiled and said, “I also believe that Mrs. Qin’s medical skills are superb, but I don’t believe that this technology has no side effects at all. I also don’t believe that it has never been abused.”
She glanced at He Chengjian and saw that he was looking at her encouragingly. He had no intention of stopping her, she gathered her courage and said, word for word, “The ancient sages said that chivalry violated the law with martial arts, while Confucianism violated the law with literature. In the case of Ms. Qin, it was medical skills that disrupted the order. Such incredible medical skills would disrupt the social order and interfere with judicial justice.”
Qin Yaoguang was so angry that her face turned pale. She couldn’t help twitching and said aloofly, “Your ability to make accusations is really top-notch.”
Gu Nianzhi tilted her head and smiled mischievously, “I’m a law student. I only believe in the constraints and checks and balances of the law. I believe that those who break the law and break the rules will receive the punishment they deserve.”
“Of course, Mrs. Qin, I’m not just talking about you. I’m talking about everyone. No one can stand above the law.”
Qin Yaoguang’s face was livid. “You’re so young, yet you’re already talking about the law with others. Aren’t you afraid that you’ll make others laugh their heads off? Shouyi is also a law student, a top student at Harvard Law School. Hasn’t she thought about what you’re saying?” She pulled Wen Shouyi over. “Shouyi, tell me, you’re a legal expert.”
Wen Shouyi’s face turned red, and her lips quivered. She said, “… She’s actually talking about politics, not law.”
“Ha, politics. A girl like her who’s not even 20 years old doesn’t understand.” Qin Yaoguang tugged at the corner of He Chengjian’s s.h.i.+rt. “Brother He, don’t you agree?”
He Chengjian smiled and said, “Nianzhi is right. I’ve never considered these issues before. Now that you mention it, there are indeed endless problems in the future. I need to think about it carefully.”
Gu Nianzhi was extremely satisfied and happy. She continued to diss Qin Yaoguang.
“Miss Qin, since you’re determined to operate on me no matter what, can I ask you for a detailed procedure? I’ll prepare for it tomorrow.”
Qin Yaoguang turned her head away angrily and said stiffly, “No. You just have to come to the operating room tomorrow.”
“There’s no operating procedure for such an important operation?” Gu Nianzhi crossed her arms over her chest and her face was dark. “Didn’t your confidentiality regulations mention the specific operating procedure?”
Wen Shouyi lowered her head deeply, and showed that she couldn’t answer this question.
Qin Yaoguang glanced at her before looking at Gu Nianzhi reluctantly. She frowned and said, “You’re the only one who has a lot on your plate. I’ve done so many surgeries, but no one has asked me for the procedure. You don’t trust me.”
“That’s right, I just don’t trust you.” Gu Nianzhi went with the flow. “Then get another doctor to do it for me.”
“You obviously know that I’m the only one who can do it, but now you’re rambling. Don’t you just not want to do the surgery?” Qin Yaoguang snapped back to her senses and couldn’t help scolding her. “The confidentiality rules don’t require me to prepare the procedure.”
“I see.” Gu Nianzhi looked up at the ceiling lamp that was shaped like an epiphyllum. “Then your laws are really imperfect. However, I have no intention of helping you perfect your laws. You can’t afford to hire me.”
She looked pleased with herself. He Chengjian smiled and said, “Little Nianzhi, you’re amazing. Fine, name your price. I’m representing the Huaxia Empire’s government to ask you to help us perfect the legal provisions in this area. Is that okay?”
“If General He invited me personally, of course I won’t be disrespectful,” Gu Nianzhi said cheekily, “See? Your technology is so advanced, but it doesn’t have the corresponding legal and moral constraints. There will be a big mess. For Professor He’s sake, I’ll reluctantly help you set a small goal first.”
“Oh, you have a goal already?” He Chengjian said with a smile. The more he looked at Gu Nianzhi, who was seriously arguing, the more he liked her. “Tell me about it.”
“It’s simple. It’s said that only the Qin family has this technology, so we’ll look into the Qin family first. Starting from the records of the technology’s birth, the Qin family cannot treat this technology as their private property. They must contribute it to the state.”
“This is the Qin family’s ancestral medical technology. Why should they contribute it to the state?” Wen Shouyi was the first to object.
Gu Nianzhi looked at her with disdain. “Because this technology was developed by using our citizens as surgical pract.i.tioners, and now it’s used for national security. So they should hand over all the technology and let the state take charge.”
“If you don’t want to, fine, then your hospital has been practicing illegal medicine for so many years. According to the law, you’ll have to pay for it until you’re broke, and the person in charge will have to serve time in prison.”
Gu Nianzhi spoke with conviction, and it sounded like she had a point.
Qin Yaoguang laughed in anger. “You’re going against me, aren’t you?”
“I’m innocent! Why would I go against you? I’m clearly using the spirit of a master to help the country become great again!” Gu Nianzhi mischievously used the campaign words of the new president of the United States.
“Great again? You really think too highly of yourself. Youdidn’t admit that you were on our side just now,” Qin Yaoguang immediately said sarcastically.
Gu Nianzhi spread out her hands and said awkwardly, “See, see? I just said that I’m not on your side, yet you still forced me to be on your side. Now you’re not admitting it, so when you speak, shouldn’t you think clearly about the cause and effect? Don’t contradict yourself and slap yourself in the mouth, okay? I’m very polite, so I don’t usually slap people in the face.”
How was this not slapping people in the face?
This was slapping their faces until they were swollen, okay?
He Chengjian lowered his eyes and nodded approvingly, “Nianzhi’s words make a lot of sense. When I go back, I’ll ask my personal secretary to have a meeting with Speaker Long and Prime Minister Xie to discuss the owners.h.i.+p of your Qin family’s technology. — Nianzhi, you should rest for a few days and wait until you’re better.”