498: Chapter 498 Liu Shiyi’s Excitement 498: Chapter 498 Liu Shiyi’s Excitement The city’s lights were dazzling, and the colors of lanterns and wine were the main theme of Donglin City’s nightlife.
Hand in hand, Tangyu and Lin Feifei strolled down the street, savoring a level of comfort neither had experienced before.
Lin Feifei’s face was brimming with a joyous smile; she relished this feeling.
What woman doesn’t enjoy a leisurely walk with her boyfriend at night, basking in the mutual affection?
For Lin Feifei, such opportunities were rare, making her especially elated.
“Speaking of which, Li Xiang is quite a nice girl, it’s just that she’s a bit too rebellious.
I think she must have been led astray by others.
I remember she was taken out by a group of people once.
If someone could discipline her, she might still be adjusted back,” said Lin Feifei.
“Yeah, too rebellious, too naive.
That might have something to do with her family situation,” Tangyu said.
“Hehe, that’s why she likes you so much, because you saved her, and you give her the sense of security she’s always wanted.
Seeing her just now, I actually felt that she’s quite pitiable,” Lin Feifei said with a smile.
Tangyu looked at Lin Feifei and said, “What do you mean by that?
Do you think I shouldn’t have rejected her?”
Lin Feifei batted her eyelashes and replied, “I didn’t say that.
Is that what you’re thinking?”
“Err, absolutely not, how could I have such an idea?” Tangyu immediately shook his head.
Lin Feifei’s smile grew even more cheerful, “You don’t have such thoughts because you don’t fancy Li Xiang, right?
If it were someone you fancy, then you’d have such thoughts.
Hehe, even if you did have those thoughts, I wouldn’t be angry.
After all, I can’t have your heart all to myself.
It’s up to you, as long as I’m the first one for you.”
…
Tangyu had heard similar words from Lin Feifei before, and each time they deeply affected him.
In today’s society, to encounter a girl who—well, how should I put it—is a little silly in love, is truly rare.
If possible, Tangyu would also like to have only Lin Feifei.
However, he couldn’t let down the others, especially Liu Shanshan.
Of course, it was also true that Tangyu’s heart was not so exclusively committed.
It was as if, asking a tiger to admit it’s very weak, which is very difficult to do.
Tangyu squeezed Lin Feifei’s hand tighter and said, “Having you is wonderful.”
Lin Feifei looked at Tangyu with a bright and charming smile, “Me too.”
The pair’s deep affection for each other made many passersby envious, prompting some jealous and resentful guys to mutter about a fresh flower stuck in cow dung.
This only made Lin Feifei laugh all the way, thinking that, well, if cow dung it is, so be it.
Tangyu couldn’t be bothered to quarrel with those people.
Jealousy blinds, and how could such mundane folks understand the greatness of this ‘bro’?
“Feifei, I have something else to take care of, can you go back by yourself?” Tangyu said as they reached the entrance of the residential area.
Lin Feifei just glanced at Tangyu, not asking further, and smiled and nodded as she let go of his hand, “Yeah, no problem, we’re at the complex now.
I can go back by myself, you can go ahead with your thing, don’t worry about me.”
“Okay, just be careful, be good,” Tangyu said with endearment as he kissed Lin Feifei’s forehead.
Having such an obedient girlfriend was truly a man’s fortune, and Lin Feifei happily hopped back home.
After seeing off Lin Feifei, Tangyu picked up his phone and made a call to Liu Shiyi.
“Tangyu, you’re looking for me?” There was a hint of surprise in Liu Shiyi’s voice.
“Yeah, I’m looking for you.
I’d like to ask you out tonight, and I’m wondering if the beautiful lady is available?” Tangyu said with a smile.
“Teasing me, huh?
You think no one asked me out?
Actually, I do have plans tonight.
You, such a busy person, still have time to joke around with me, that’s rare.
Aren’t you afraid your girlfriend will punish you by making you kneel on the remote control?” said Liu Shiyi.
“Hehe, how could that be?
My girlfriend is very gentle and obedient.
There’s no way anything like domestic violence could happen.
Alright, no joking, I really do have something, and it’s good news.
Are you available?” Tangyu said.
“Okay, sure, but I’m a little tied up right now and can’t step away.
Do you want to come over to my family’s medicine hall?” Liu Shiyi asked.
“Is your grandfather there?” inquired Tangyu.
“Hehe, what, if my grandfather is around, you wouldn’t dare to come?
Are you that scared of him?” joked Liu Shiyi.
“Scared?
Of course, I’m scared.
If your grandfather insists on making me your family’s live-in son-in-law, I just wouldn’t know how to refuse,” said Tangyu.
“…There you go again.
Alright, enough of that.
Just come over.
My grandfather had to go out for something; otherwise, why would I say I can’t leave?” explained Liu Shiyi.
After hanging up the phone, Tangyu went straight to Liu Shiyi’s house and soon arrived at the medicine hall of her family.
Liu Shiyi had been waiting at the door for Tangyu’s arrival.
“Tangyu, the busy man, for you to visit in person, I truly feel honored,” said Liu Shiyi.
“No problem at all.
So your grandfather really isn’t here?” Tangyu glanced around the medicine hall.
“He’s really not here,” Liu Shiyi replied with slight irritation.
The two entered and sat down on the sofa in the hall’s resting area.
Liu Shiyi poured a glass of water for Tangyu.
“So what’s up?
What good news do you have for me?”
Tangyu nodded, “You know about the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, right?”
Liu Shiyi nodded, “Of course, I know.
How could anyone studying Chinese medicine not know about it?
I’ve heard about it, but that’s about it.
However, I do know from my grandfather that some members of the Association are considered the Taishan Beidou of the Traditional Chinese Medicine community, each with a very high reputation.
Being invited to join the Association is the highest honor for a Chinese medicine practitioner.
Heh, my grandfather has always wished to be part of it.
So what’s the good news you have?
Is it related to the Association?
Did they invite you to join them?” Liu Shiyi widened her eyes, scrutinizing Tangyu.
She was willing to believe that the Association might invite Tangyu, given his impressive medical skills and recent recognition as the hero of Linshan.
“I’m not too fond of the Association; even if they invited me, I wouldn’t join,” Tangyu shook his head and immediately received a rolling-of-the-eyes from Liu Shiyi.
“However, someone from the Association did indeed approach me, and it was none other than Chairman Bi of the Association,” Tangyu continued.
Liu Shiyi’s expression turned to one of surprise, “But you just said the Association didn’t invite you to join.
Then why did Chairman Bi come to you?
What for?
Is he inspecting you or something?”
Tangyu chuckled and shook his head: “Of course not.
Although my medical skills are decent, I’m hardly famous enough for that.
You’ve heard of the international medical exchange conference between Chinese and Western medicine, haven’t you?”
“Mmhmm, I know.
Such conferences are held quite often; almost every year there would be numerous exchanges.
These so-called exchanges are essentially organized by Western medicine to outshine Chinese medicine, nothing more than a contest really.
I often see reports on these exchanges, and it’s usually Western medicine prevailing over Chinese medicine, quite boring to read about.
How does this relate to the good news you have for me?
Can’t you just get to the point without beating around the bush?” Liu Shiyi asked.
“Alright, I’ll get straight to the point,” Tangyu said, “There’s a major upcoming Chinese and Western medicine exchange conference.
This time, America has made a diplomatic request to our Huaxia Country for it.
They are sending a team of twelve top young Western medical experts, aiming to strike a blow to Chinese medicine in Huaxia and win honor for their country.
Even if you’re not politically inclined, you know the significance of this conference to our Huaxia and to Chinese medicine in Huaxia, right?
And Chairman Bi, he’s received strict orders from above to win this conference at all costs.
Our side will select twelve young Chinese medicine practitioners under the age of thirty to form a team to compete against the Western team, and losing is not an option,” Tangyu explained concisely.
Liu Shiyi’s eyes lit up with envy.
“So what you’re saying is Chairman Bi came to you to invite you to join the Chinese medicine team?
To be a part of the main force?”
“Hehe, of course,” Tangyu said with a touch of vanity.
“Wow, getting a bit cocky there.
Hehe, but you have the skills to be cocky.
Well then, congratulations, that really is great news.
So, are you trying to treat everyone to a meal?” Liu Shiyi said with a laugh, genuinely happy for Tangyu.
Such honor was indeed the highest for a Chinese medicine practitioner, something they would dearly aspire to, a recognition, and praise for their medical skills.
It represented the lifelong pursuit of many who study Chinese medicine.
Liu Shiyi herself was no stranger to great ambitions, but she knew she was still weak and immature.
That Chairman Bi personally invited Tangyu was indeed fitting, and Liu Shiyi was truly happy for him.
“Don’t congratulate me just yet.
Since I said it’s good news, it naturally involves you too.”
Before Tangyu could finish, Liu Shiyi was astounded, her eyes wide as she pointed to her nose, “Related to me?
What does that have to do with me?
Could it be you want me as your assistant, to take me along to experience such an event?”
Tangyu shook his head: “Of course not; why would I need an assistant?
I recommended you to Chairman Bi, and he agreed to let you join the Chinese medicine team as well.
So now you’re a member of the team, just like me.”
“What?”
“This—”
Liu Shiyi was completely dumbfounded, her eyes wide as she stared blankly at Tangyu, as if a bolt of lightning had struck in her mind.
It took Liu Shiyi a while to regain her senses, disbelief still in her eyes as she looked at Tangyu, “Are you kidding me?”
“Why would I joke about this?
It’s true, truer than 24K gold.
When have I ever lied to you?
Is this something to joke about?” Tangyu asserted earnestly.
“It’s not that; it’s just too hard to believe,” Liu Shiyi truly became excited, “But, my skills are so limited.
How could I be qualified to represent Chinese medicine?
No, no, it would be embarrassing.
Although I really want to go, I’m aware of my own level, and I don’t want to make a fool of myself or disgrace Chinese medicine.
Tangyu, I truly appreciate your kindness, and I’m grateful you thought of me at such a time and recommended me to the Association, but I’m really not up to it.
This puts me in such a dilemma, but this matter is no small affair.
I’d rather not join the stir.”