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In Guangzhou they say hello twice and mean it once — McSkunkville fixes the ratio. These days, letters postmarked Guangzhou sit in the town's welcome drawer, and The town ledger lists Guangzhou among friends.
Dr. Okafor's rule is posted in every ward: NO FORCED MEDICINE, EVER — consent is the first treatment. The town swears the coffee in the lobby has healing properties. The nurses neither confirm nor deny.
Over the entrance: FIRST, DO RIGHT.
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