"Mr. Gu, your proposal is very interesting, we will consider it …"
"Mr. Gu, we are very willing to cooperate with you, but …"
"Mr. Gu, we hope that's the case too, really, it's our wish, but …"
"Mr. Gu, you have proposed a very good idea, please give us some time to consider it …"
"Captain Gu, Chinese New Year is coming, everyone is resting. Let's not rush, let's talk about it after Chinese New Year, shall we?"
It was already 2023, Gu Jun had been running around every day to promote the 'Free Medical Plan for All' project.
The organization had prepared a team for him, all of them were elites in the relevant fields, and they had also contacted top economists and advocates of free medical insurance from the Mysterious Sky and Sky Continent to discuss the project. No matter how difficult it was, their team was working hard on this project.
This project could not be viewed from the perspective of economic impact, this was fighting for a healthier, more equal, and more united world, it was related to the dignity and safety of all mankind.
This was their mission.
Departments from various countries, major pharmaceutical companies, sometimes through phone calls, remote video conferences, and sometimes in person. Gu Jun brought his team all over the world.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. The 2023 Chinese New Year came early, three days later on the 21st of January, it would be New Year's Eve.
The "free medical treatment plan for all mankind" had not made much progress, and the small progress was mostly just verbal. The biggest achievement was still the limited price reduction of some drugs promised by the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the improvement of the medical insurance policies promised by various countries. As for the participation of covering the entire world and all mankind, there was not much interest.
Gu Jun and his team were not trying to force the project to succeed in one fell swoop, those countries with the ability could implement it in their own country first, it would be a huge step forward.
But it was still difficult, even in the world's most developed, wealthiest, and most practical country, their push was like throwing a stone into the sea, it did not cause any waves.
The population of the US was about 327 million, about 85 million people did not have enough insurance, and 28 million people did not have medical insurance, the medical services these people enjoyed were terrible.
In the US, comprehensive medical insurance coverage had always been a major issue.
There were many voices advocating for free medical care, but they were always treated with ambiguity and accused of being unrealistic.
How much more money would it cost? Where would the money come from? How would the tax be increased? How would the medical insurance be bought? How much does each class cost?
These were the most common and core questions about universal free medical care.
As for the United States, they still had a reliable economic research foundation and practical solutions, which could be seen in the recent presidential elections.
Advocates say that noble goals require workable policies. In the plan they researched and designed, after implementing free medical care for all, some aspects would become less costly. In summary, it would not cost too much money, but it would bring about a huge improvement in people's health, forming a virtuous cycle.
In terms of taxation, it was naturally to collect more taxes from the capital and the rich, abolish the subsidies to them, and make them pay more for medical insurance. The working class and the disadvantaged were to be taxed less, give them more subsidies, and pay less for medical insurance.
In this way, everyone will enjoy high-quality medical services and live in a better society.
If the matter was magnified to the entire world and the Profound Sky Realm, the complexity of the plan would increase by a hundred or even a thousand times.
However, at least in the United States, universal free medical care was feasible. It was also feasible in some other countries.
However, it required the majority of the upper, middle, and lower class to be willing to make the change and implement it.
After arriving in the United States, Gu Jun visited WMO's headquarters, FBM's headquarters, and other departments. He visited them, lobbied them, and explained the pros and cons, but the most he received was an ambiguous response. It was like he was walking in a puddle of mud, he could barely move his feet, much less take large strides.
It was three days until Chinese New Year, perhaps it was time for him to return to his hometown, visit Wu Shiyu's house, visit Cai Zixuan's house, collect red packets …
However, Gu Jun could not relax. The lack of progress made it harder for him to fall asleep at night.
"Let's stay for another day and go to a few more places," Gu Jun said to the rest of the team. With more support, he would gain a little more strength.
That night, his itinerary was to attend a charity salon in New York City. There would be many celebrities and wealthy people there. They had a lot of influence in the United States. If he could recruit these people, it would be a good progress.
The street lights were lit. The salon was held in a banquet hall inside a luxurious hotel in the bustling city.
Gu Jun attended the event as a doctor from GOA's Special Mobile Force. He was now a celebrity, so he had no problem walking the red carpet. It would only give the reporters more topics to talk about. However, he entered through the hotel's side door to avoid the public's view. The higher-ups had told him to keep a low profile and pay attention to his image.
However, the guests knew he would be there, so some of them showed up because of that.
At that moment, the spacious banquet hall was filled with people and laughter. Gu Jun's English was quite good now, he did not need an interpreter.
His eyes scanned the brightly lit surroundings. The men were in formal suits, the women were in elegant evening gowns. The waiters walked through the crowd with wine trays. Plates of exquisite food were placed on the tables. He, who was wearing the GOA uniform, was like an anomaly.
"Hey, Mr. Gu!" A middle-aged rich businessman was the first to notice him. He called out in surprise. Instantly, many people looked over with smiles on their faces. They were full of interest.
The whole world now knew about the existence of "supernatural forces", and Gu Jun was one of GOA's best warriors.
"Hello." Gu Jun nodded at them. He was not afraid of this kind of occasion. Not to mention that when he was a tycoon, he spent every day drinking and having fun. The experiences he had in the past two years made it impossible for him to be affected by this kind of occasion.
On the contrary, there was a sense of discomfort in his heart. He did not know the specific reason.
Perhaps it was because the food was placed there. There was no need for that much. No one here would eat that much. In the end, it would just be thrown into the trash, a waste.
At the same time, a few gentlemen and ladies walked over.
Gu Jun had seen the guest list. He could recognize every one of them. Some were rich businessmen, some were movie stars, and some were celebrities. These people's political stance was quite leftist. Logically speaking, they should be easy to win over.
After greeting each other, Gu Jun took the chance to start lobbying. "Everyone, I would like to talk to you about the 'Free Medical Plan for All Mankind'."
He had to abide by the principle of confidentiality. He did not reveal any information about the Mysterium World, Black Mountain Goat, or Life Society of Negative Choice. There was no need to say too much.
This was not a new idea. They should work to make the world a healthier place.
The new thing was the latter part. Otherwise, global disasters and plagues would continue to come and get worse. Everyone in the world would not be able to stay out of it.
"We have the responsibility to save this world." Gu Jun said sincerely while nodding at them. "We receive more, so we should give more."
"Of course, I agree with Mr. Gu." The middle-aged rich businessman said loudly, "We definitely have this responsibility."
"That's right," an actress agreed. Everyone around them nodded in agreement. "That's right." "We can't let this world get any worse."
Gu Jun looked at them and said, "Our team is looking for a feasible plan. The biggest problem is where the money will come from. Therefore, we need to raise enough money. Like a rolling snowball, we need to give people confidence and gather strength."
He paused before continuing in a more serious tone, "Everyone, I sincerely invite you to sign your names and join this plan. We will operate it as a foundation for now. The plan has not been confirmed yet, so we can make more appropriate adjustments. Once we start the first phase, we might need to invest 15% of your annual income. "
These men and women who were nodding enthusiastically just a moment ago, all seemed to be stunned, and their voices stopped.
"Mr. Gu, you're saying … 15% of our annual income will be dedicated to this project? Other taxes will continue to be paid and our taxes will be increased? "
"Yes, we receive more, so we should give more."
Gu Jun noticed the expressions on the faces changed.
Even the famous actors who knew how to act could not hide the awkwardness in their eyes.
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