557: Chapter 557 Medicine Knows No Bounds 557: Chapter 557 Medicine Knows No Bounds Due to the impact of the morning’s events, at the request of President Bi, everyone stayed in the hotel to rest overnight, just in case.
The dinner was not lavish; the twelve members of the representative team were arranged to dine in a private room, which served as a small celebration for them.
Around the table, the atmosphere was conducive to enhancing relationships and exchange.
“Haha, the savior of Chinese medicine, I like this name, it’s so fitting, so apt.
Here’s to you, Captain Tang, I toast to the savior of Chinese medicine,” Ma Qiyu said with a hearty laugh.
Tangyu shook his head with a smile and said, “We’re not at a conference here; just call me Tangyu, and let’s not stand on ceremony with each other.”
“It’s not about standing on ceremony; you’ll always be the captain in my heart.
It’s just too bad you certainly wouldn’t take me as your disciple; otherwise, I’d kowtow to you as my master right now,” Ma Qiyu said.
“I want to kowtow too, Ma Qiyu.
How about we do it together?” Shi Naixin also chimed in.
“If you’re all doing this, then count me in too; otherwise, I’m at a bit of a disadvantage,” said Bian Tong, who hadn’t talked much.
“Haha!”
The atmosphere warmed up; everyone circled around Tangyu, and any previous barriers naturally dissipated.
Even Yu Zhaoke was completely won over by Tangyu and raised his glass, saying, “Tangyu, I also toast to you.
You’re the first person who truly impressed me and whom I admire.
I toast to you for my previous offenses as well.”
“I’ve said before, what’s in the past is in the past; let’s not bring it up again.
Today, sitting together, we’re all friends.
Cheers,” said Tangyu with a smile.
Tangyu’s personal charm and his broad-mindedness made people feel even closer to him.
To win people’s hearts is to conquer the world, and Tangyu truly became the star of the Chinese medicine representative team not just because of his personal strength but also because of his charisma.
Lacking either element would not do; having strength alone could make people yield but without being convinced.
Only when both are present can people be truly won over.
“Today has been such a happy day, I shouldn’t be talking business, but I feel it’s necessary to say a few words.
The first day we had a complete victory, and tomorrow’s exchange will be even tougher; there’s no doubt about that.
Perhaps we all now have enough confidence that we will surely win tomorrow; in fact, I can tell you that tomorrow’s victory will still be ours.
But what I want to say is that tomorrow will still be a battle.
And it’s important to note that while we have shown the world the breadth and depth of Chinese medicine and its formidable nature, making them recognize our true capabilities, we must not overlook Western medicine,” Tangyu said.
Everyone fell silent, contemplating this issue and nodding in agreement.
“That’s right, even though Western medicine has been dominant over Chinese medicine, causing our decline, ultimately, we can’t just blame Western medicine.
And Western medicine is indeed more scientific and can be rapidly popularized, giving it an advantage over Chinese medicine.
We should promote Chinese medicine, yes, but we shouldn’t outright dismiss Western medicine and be closed-minded, as history has taught us a bloody lesson.
Anything good should be absorbed and promoted.
Western and Chinese medicines can coexist and grow together.
While Chinese medicine is profound, mastering it is no easier than Western medicine.
The decline of Chinese medicine is also due to the scarcity of Chinese medicine experts.
Promoting Chinese medicine is a long-term plan and goal,” Rao Yuanzhi said.
Everyone nodded in agreement with this view.
Tangyu nodded and continued, “We aim to win tomorrow, but we shouldn’t crush Western medicine.
My agreement is to win beautifully, but also to win the friendship of the Western medicine representative team.
So, where we need to hold back tomorrow, we should hold back.
Undeniably, the experts on the Western medicine representative team are all very skilled, and their Biomedical Remedy is indeed formidable, heralding a minor revolution in the medical field.
For Chinese medicine to reach this level, we have a long way to go, but I also believe Western medicine may, in the next three to five years, make their DHA5 widely available for preliminary promotion, which would be significant for humanity.”
“That’s right, I really admire them.
Our country’s biomedical remedies are still very behind theirs; there’s a big gap,” someone noted.
“Haha, we did get a bit overexcited, indeed.
Closing off our nation is a bloody lesson; we really shouldn’t do that,” another chimed in.
The door to the private room was suddenly pushed open, and President Bi walked in: “Is everyone done eating?
I’ve got something to tell you all but stay seated, no need to stand.
Tomorrow’s exchange program has been confirmed, and I’ll fill you in.
The task tomorrow morning is a collective, random treatment examination, meaning it’s a real team task, and each of you must complete your assignment independently.
Each team will draw twenty-four patients from the prepared patient pool, and then you’ll draw numbers, with each person picking two numbers.
Whichever two numbers you draw, you must independently cure those two patients to be considered finished.
There’s also a time limit, which will factor into the scoring, and the final victory will be determined by the overall score,” President Bi said.
“We’ve been waiting, and finally, we can show off a bit tomorrow,” Yu Zhaoke said eagerly, as they had been mostly sidelined in today’s two exchanges.
President Bi nodded and continued, “It’s good that everyone is confident, but don’t be complacent.
Tomorrow’s team task is a weak point for us but a strong point for the Western medicine representative team.
Moreover, tomorrow’s task is different from today’s two.
However, I believe in you.
Another thing I want to clarify is that the patients prepared in our pool are mostly seriously ill, some even with cancer.
There’s an element of luck, but it’s precisely because of this that the true strength of a team can be shown.”
“Haha, don’t worry, President Bi, we’ll work hard,” Yu Zhaoke said.
“Alright, then you all continue chatting.
But don’t drink too much; I, an old man, won’t bother you anymore,” President Bi nodded and left the private room.
As the meal was almost over, Rao Yuanzhi smiled at Tangyu and said, “You two can go back to your room if you have things to take care of.”
“What?
What’s going on?”
“Oh, some excitement, eh?”
“Captain Tang, what’s the situation?
Tell us,” someone prodded.
Liu Shiyi’s face instantly turned crimson, and Tangyu could only offer a wry smile, “No worries, you guys chat amongst yourselves, I have some stuff to attend to and need to take off.” After saying that, Tangyu left alone, leaving Liu Shiyi feeling awkward, unsure whether to stay or to go.
“Liu Shiyi, the great beauty, Captain Tang is waiting for you in his room,” Yu Zhaoke teased.
Liu Shiyi’s face grew even redder, “Stop joking around, we’re just friends.
Divine Needle Rao, hurry up and explain.”
“I don’t know, I shouldn’t say, haha, whether there’s something or not, we understand,” Rao Yuanzhi laughed.
“I’m not gonna deal with you guys,” Liu Shiyi stamped her foot.
After leaving the private room, Tangyu shook his head and headed towards Huangfu Jing’s presidential suite.
Two security officers approached him with respectful expressions, “Mr.
Tang, may I ask where you are headed?
Is there anything we can assist you with?”
“Oh, no need, I’m just looking for someone.
They’re here in our hotel, on the eighth floor.
I can go up by myself,” Tangyu replied.
“Very well, Mr.
Tang, allow us to escort you upstairs,” the two security officers said.
Tangyu didn’t refuse, as he had indeed become a high-priority protection target, and the security officers were simply doing their job.
After reaching the eighth floor, Tangyu thanked the officers and proceeded to Huangfu Jing’s room.
When Qi Ge saw Tangyu at the door, he was slightly taken aback, but quickly invited Tangyu inside.
“Well if it isn’t our savior of traditional Chinese medicine, Captain Tang, what brings you to my place?” Huangfu Jing was indeed rare in cracking a joke.
Tangyu made himself comfortable without ceremony, “It just so happens I was passing by.
I’m staying on the sixth floor, you’re on the eighth, so I just took the opportunity to come up.
After all, we’re old friends now, I thought I’d come and check on you.”
“So it’s just on the way, and here I thought you came especially to see me.
Not bad, the TV, newspapers, online—your news is everywhere these days.
Your fame far exceeds mine now.
In front of you, I need to keep a low profile,” Huangfu Jing said.
Tangyu curled his lip, “Stop teasing me.
You know what they say, ‘a man dreads fame as a pig dreads fattening.’ That kind of life doesn’t suit me, and I don’t like it.
Had I known it would be like this, I wouldn’t have joined the traditional Chinese medicine team.”
Looking at Tangyu, Huangfu Jing said, “Everyone else is thirsty for fame, but not you, you dislike it.
But that’s also a unique charm of yours, which I admire.
I’ve seen how you’ve performed these last few days; you’re a remarkable man, at least you’re among the top three of those I’ve encountered.”
Top three?
Tangyu shook his head with a smile.
Wasn’t it a good fortune to receive such high praise from Huangfu Jing?
“By the way, I’m returning to the Capital City tomorrow, taking the morning flight.
I wasn’t planning on telling you originally, since you’re so busy, and I didn’t want to bother you.
But since you’re here, I should let you know; otherwise, you might say I don’t consider you a friend,” Huangfu Jing said.
“You’re heading back to Capital City, leaving so soon?
Tomorrow, I really won’t be available to see you off,” Tangyu said.
“I know, that’s why I said I initially didn’t want to tell you,” Huangfu Jing replied.
Hearing that Huangfu Jing was leaving, Tangyu truly felt a sense of loss, a complex emotion welling up inside him.
There was also a touch of melancholy on Huangfu Jing’s face as she paused and said, “With this departure, we might not have the chance to meet again.
But I will always remember having you as a friend.
Of course, if you ever come to Capital City to visit, no matter how busy I am, I’ll make time to treat you to a meal and show you around.”
“Don’t make it sound so sad.
I’ll definitely come to Capital City to find you.
But does that mean you won’t come back to Donglin City again?
By the way, isn’t there still a contract with our company?
Won’t you have a chance to visit because of that?” Tangyu asked.
Huangfu Jing shook her head and said, “My family found out I was in danger here and insisted I return several times.
They wanted me to come back after the first incident, which I refused.
I can’t postpone it after this second incident.
I inquired about the contract with your company, and it’s pretty much a dead contract now.
Of course, if you still need me, then come find me in Capital City.
I suppose I won’t be returning to Donglin City anymore.
Aside from you as a friend, there’s nothing really here that I’m attached to.”
Tangyu blinked, taken aback as he looked at Huangfu Jing.
Feeling his gaze, Huangfu Jing’s eyes drifted to one side, unable to meet Tangyu’s eyes.