As everyone looked toward the entrance, Gustadin entered accompanied by his guards.
The King is a symbol of a nation, the head of state, and even though their actual power has greatly diminished since the feudal era, they are still adored and worshipped by the thousands of their countryn. During formal and solemn occasions, certain rituals in their presence are indispensable.
For instance, during the knighthood ceremony, the knight-to-be must kneel on one knee before the King.
Of course, today was rely a private charity dinner attended by the elite from Reel Country and other nations of the world, so it was not possible to behave as if it were a formal and solemn occasion.
However, everyone still ceased their conversations and placed their hands on their abdon, silently bowing to Gustadin. So of the local ladies even stepped forward to curtsy and kiss the King's hand, showing their respect and adoration.
The atmosphere seed sowhat solemn and dignified.
Afterward, the King delivered a brief speech, and only then did the venue return to its original atmosphere.
Conversations resud as people, in groups of twos and threes, held their glasses and chatted. From ti to ti, soone would approach Gustadin to greet the King.
Gu Yezeng also made a special effort to take Yu Xin to greet King Gustadin.
"Miss Yu Xin, you remain as youthful and charming as before," Gustadin said to Yu Xin with a smile.
"Thank you for your complint, Your Majesty," Yu Xin responded to King Gustadin with an elegant and enchanting smile.
"Mr. Gu, it has been several years since we last t," King Gustadin then said to Gu Yezeng.
"Indeed, it has been four or five years since we last t. I hope all is well with Your Majesty?" said Gu Yezeng with a smile.
Hearing this, Gustadin looked around the room and then said to Yu Xin, "Miss Yu Xin, would you mind if I have a private word with your husband?"
"Of course, I don't mind," Yu Xin replied with a smile, then curtsied slightly to King Gustadin and gracefully drifted away with her glass in hand.
"Mr. Gu, it's crowded here, may I have a word with you in private?" Gustadin said.
"Certainly, Your Majesty," Gu Yezeng replied, his face betraying none of his inner confusion. He was still as polite and gentlemanly as ever.
Gustadin nodded slightly, and naturally, a butler led the two n out of the hall and then to a private drawing room in the castle, much smaller than the previous hall, with its walls adorned with tapestries and paintings.
There was a fireplace in the drawing room, already ablaze with firewood, with antique European-style chairs placed on either side of it.
Gustadin and Gu Yezeng took seats in the chairs on both sides of the fireplace.
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After sitting down, Gustadin exchanged a few pleasantries with Gu Yezeng, then said, "Mr. Gu, being Chinese, you should be quite familiar with many of the practices, and ntalities of the Chinese people, right?"
"That's certain, our Chinese people have a long cultural history, and over ti, we have naturally developed so ways of doing things and ways of thinking that are distinct from those in the West. However, in so respects, Huaxia Country is just like Reel Country, we both love peace and dislike war, only hoping to live a prosperous life of peace and contentnt. So, our country's leaders are now leading the people of Huaxia to devote themselves to economic developnt, all for the sake of everyone living a happy and fulfilled life. Our Huaxia Country and the people of Reel Country are alike in being warm and friendly, just as honest and hardworking," Gu Yezeng replied, already guessing in his mind that King Gustadin might be preparing to visit Huaxia and increase investnt in Huaxia Country, but due to different political systems, Gustadin had so concerns, which is why he approached him to test the waters.
"I agree with what you said, but when it cos to hard work, we in Reel Country can't compare to you Chinese. The rapid economic developnt of Huaxia Country in recent years is inseparable from the hard work and efforts of your nation's people," Gustadin said.
Gu Yezeng heard this and smiled without speaking, completely agreeing with Gustadin's statent in his heart, but since the first part of the statent made a comparison, it was obviously not appropriate for him to nod in agreent.
Gustadin's true intention was not here, and naturally, he would not continue to delve into this issue. Seeing Gu Yezeng smile without speaking and hesitating for a mont he said, "Actually, I invited Mr. Gu here because I have a very private matter I'd like to consult you about."
"Your Majesty is too kind; it's my honor. Please ask," Gu Yezeng humbly said.
"I know Mr. Gu has a wide network within the Chinese community. I wonder if you know a doctor nad Ge Dongxu?" Gustadin asked.
Even though Gu Yezeng was normally calm and composed, having weathered many storms, the sudden ntion of Ge Dongxu still caused his complexion to change slightly.
"It seems Mr. Gu does know Dr. Ge," Gustadin observed, his eyes lighting up while he felt increasingly shocked inside.
It's important to note that Gu Yezeng is not only worth billions in US dollars, not inferior to Gustadin, but also has great prestige and influence among overseas Chinese.
If even he knows Ge Dongxu, then this person must truly be sothing special.
"May I ask why Your Majesty is suddenly inquiring about Dr. Ge? If it's about his private affairs, please forgive for being unable to answer," Gu Yezeng quickly regained his composure and said in a deep voice.
"I wanted him to treat , but he refused before. Since Mr. Gu also knows him, perhaps you could help connect with him and say a few good words on my behalf," Gustadin said, with a hint of hope in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, to be frank, in a certain respect, Dr. Ge is my elder, and I hold him in great esteem. In his presence, I must maintain a humble attitude. Therefore, since he has already refused you, it's absolutely impossible for to connect you with him. I have neither the ability nor the qualification to do so!" Gu Yezeng said with a solemn face.
At these words, Gustadin could not help but tremble slightly, looking at the serious Gu Yezeng, he felt an indescribable shock.
And it was at this mont that Gustadin truly realized how naive, ignorant, and ridiculous his previous thoughts and actions had been.
Even a Chinese tycoon like Gu Yezeng, a figure on the Forbes world list of billionaires, had to hold Dr. Ge in such high regard. Was it really conceivable that such a person would co to treat him at his beck and call? Not to ntion throwing money at him or coercing him with official power, which was not only an insult to him but an absolute joke!
"Perhaps, you could give so good advice. I really need Dr. Ge to treat now, please do not refuse the request of a man diagnosed with a terminal illness," after a while, King Gustadin said to Gu Yezeng, with an extrely sincere attitude, a trace of sadness in his eyes.
If before, Gustadin had so doubt about Ge Dongxu's dical skills, and whether he was determined to secure Ge Dongxu's treatnt at any cost, then at this mont, because of Gu Yezeng's words, he was completely convinced by what Johnson had said. He had decided he would spare no expense to have Ge Dongxu treat him.
Compared to one's life, what else really matters?
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