511: Chapter 511 Conversation 511: Chapter 511 Conversation “These are the detailed profiles of all the members of the Western medicine team for this competition.
Know thyself, know thy enemy, and you shall never be defeated in a hundred battles.
So, everyone, please familiarize yourself with their information as soon as possible.
Also, the Western medicine delegation is arriving in Donglin City tomorrow afternoon, and they will be accommodated at our Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.
Therefore, everyone should gather at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association by noon tomorrow to welcome the Western medicine delegation.
No matter what, we are the hosts this time, so we must present ourselves with the decorum our nation is known for,” Chairman Bi said.
The crowd nodded in understanding.
“Alright, everyone take a look at the materials first.
Tangyu, come with me for a moment.
I have something I want to discuss with you privately,” Chairman Bi said as he got up.
Tangyu also stood up and nodded his head.
Following Chairman Bi, Tangyu entered a small lounge.
Chairman Bi gestured for Tangyu to sit down and poured two glasses of water, handing one to Tangyu, which left him feeling somewhat flattered.
“Chairman Bi, rest assured about your illness; Doctor Xiao and I are confident we can cure it,” Tangyu said.
Chairman Bi nodded and let out a somewhat wistful sigh, “Generations bring forth new talents, and I am truly comforted by this.
Seeing the abilities of you young people makes me genuinely happy—for the future of Huaxia Country’s Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Indeed, ‘blue is extracted from indigo and yet is more vivid than indigo.’ I never expected that you and Doctor Xiao would command such profound medical skills.
It seems that the real masters of medicine are to be found among the common folk.
Huaxia’s Traditional Chinese Medicine has a history spanning thousands of years; it’s just that many miraculous medical techniques have been lost.
Seeing you all gives me great comfort.
But, I didn’t bring you here to talk about my illness.
At my age, life and death are things I’ve grown indifferent to.
As long as our Traditional Chinese Medicine team wins at this Chinese-Western medicine exchange conference, it will be the greatest affirmation of my life, and I will have no regrets in my passing.”
“The spirit of Chairman Bi is truly admirable and deeply moving.
Don’t worry, Chairman Bi; the victory will undoubtedly be ours this time.
I have this confidence.
I believe Doctor Xiao and Rao Divine Needle share this confidence too,” Tangyu said.
Chairman Bi nodded, “Yes, with the three of you, I really do feel much more at ease.
I realize now that perhaps I underestimated you and Doctor Xiao before.
Your medical skills are probably incomparable to us old timers.
With you leading the team, our chances of winning are indeed very great.”
Tangyu smirked and shook his head, “Not just very great; it’s a certainty.”
Chairman Bi was slightly stunned, then looked at Tangyu and chuckled, patting him on the shoulder firmly, “Well said, it’s certainly a certainty.
Victory will definitely be ours.
I’ve grown old; truly old.
To think I’ve even lost that bit of ambition, haha.
This time, I can entrust the Chinese-Western medicine exchange conference to you.
Tangyu, do your best, and after you clinch the victory, I will celebrate with you.”
“Okay,” Tangyu nodded, “Speaking of which, Chairman Bi, I have a small plan I want to discuss with you, and I would like to hear your opinion on it.”
“Oh, let’s hear it,” Chairman Bi immediately showed interest.
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Half an hour later, Chairman Bi and Tangyu walked back into the room side by side, laughing and chatting in a way that suggested a friendship beyond their years, which attracted many curious glances.
“Everyone, get to know each other and exchange ideas here, and listen to the strategies your team leader has for you.
Us few old folks will not get in the way of your young people’s exchange,” Chairman Bi said.
Ma Yan stood up, “Old Bi, you must be treated right away.”
Chairman Bi stopped Ma Yan, “Let’s not talk about that right now.
I’ve already discussed it with Tangyu, and you don’t need to worry about these things for me.
Let’s go.”
After the four of them left, only the twelve members of the Traditional Chinese Medicine team remained in the meeting room, still divided into three camps, with Tangyu’s being the most powerful by far—comprising six people, and both the captain and vice-captain were from this camp.
Although Tangyu had been chosen as the captain, it certainly wasn’t possible for everyone to truly respect him.
Even if they paid lip service, they certainly didn’t feel it in their hearts.
After all, Tangyu had not been well-known before and was a complete unknown.
Without a prestigious background or fame, it was just the skill displayed earlier that had secured him the position of captain—a position of the highest honor that naturally made others envious.
Anyone sitting here had considerable pride and incredible strength; all were exceptional talents, long regarded as the pride of the heavens.
Their competitive spirit and sense of honor were, undoubtedly, very strong.
The one who was the least convinced was naturally Yu Zhaoke.
Although Shi Naixin and Bian Tong did not say anything, they were ultimately on Yu Zhaoke’s side and would naturally stand with him.
Given the current situation, their small camp must come together and stand united.
As for Bi Wanting and the other two, they came from highly esteemed backgrounds, and their arrogance was self-evident.
They had been sent here harboring great ambitions, to make a name for themselves and use this Chinese and Western medicine exchange to prove their own worth.
Their desire for the team leader position was naturally very strong.
Except for Bi Wanting, it was probably impossible for both Ma Qiyu and Ye Mai to readily accept Tangyu.
As for Doctor Xiao, at least her reputation as the Divine Doctor was prominent, so her appointment as the vice-team leader was not widely disputed.
Tangyu swept his gaze over the six people and said, “It seems that everyone still has a lot of opinions about me, right?
It’s ok.
Everyone is free to speak their mind.
I’ll let you go first.
Afterward, I’ll take my turn to speak with you slowly.”
Since he had taken on the role of team leader, Tangyu naturally had to assume the responsibilities of leading as well as exercising the powers of a leader.
United we stand, divided we fall – the individuals here were all geniuses in the Traditional Chinese Medicine community.
If he could unify them, it would be a tremendous help to the Chinese and Western medical exchange.
This was a group battle after all, where the strength of one, no matter how formidable, was useless.
Only collective strength could secure victory.
The absence of one or two people might not have a significant impact, but the absence of six would undoubtedly lead to a single path: defeat.
So, Tangyu had to unite everyone, at least to achieve basic cooperation without any dissent.
He did not seek total unity, only that everyone should do their best in their respective roles; that would be enough.
After the Chairman and his group left, Yu Zhaoke no longer wanted to suppress his anger.
He sprang to his feet, looking at Tangyu with an unfriendly gaze and said, “Yes, I have a big problem with you.
Don’t think that I will accept you so easily.
I’ve said it before: unless you surpass me in overall ability, don’t expect me to follow you.
Even if you are the team leader, so what?
I might not necessarily listen to you.
If I don’t accept someone, then don’t expect me to follow them.
It’s that simple.”
Tangyu gave a faint smile and looked at Yu Zhaoke, “So, what do you want to do?”
“What do I want to do?
That’s funny.
Naturally, I want you to give up the position of team leader, or you have to reveal your true abilities for all of us to see.
Without the strength to convince, just your words alone won’t persuade me,” Yu Zhaoke said.
Rao Yuanzhi said, “Yu Zhaoke, everyone has just witnessed Tangyu’s strength, which is clear for all to see.
If that doesn’t convince you, then what will?”
“Rao Yuanzhi, of course, you’d speak for him, all talk and no action doesn’t prove anything,” Yu Zhaoke retorted.
Rao Yuanzhi said, “It’s not because Tangyu is my friend that I speak for him.
I believe that the position of team leader belongs to none other than him, and only he has the capability to fill this role.
Whether you believe it or not is up to you, but at least I greatly respect Tangyu.
I admit, my medical skills are far inferior to his.
If everyone here believes that I am mediocre and undeserving of my reputation, and if you must resolve this matter through a fierce competition to be convinced, then I have nothing to say.
I know you all have your pride, and I have mine too.
It’s not that I am humbling myself easily, but Tangyu has already proven everything with his strength.”
Yu Zhaoke’s mouth twitched violently; in fact, he knew very well in his heart that Tangyu’s strength must indeed be very strong, but he just did not want to admit it.
Tangyu looked at Yu Zhaoke and said coldly, “Whether you accept me or not is your business, but now I only want to say one thing, and I will say it only once.
I am now the team leader of the Traditional Chinese Medicine delegation, and I have the final say on all matters of the team.
I don’t have the time to waste on you.
As I said, I am confident that we will lead our Traditional Chinese Medicine representative team to victory, and this is my pledge.
If you can’t accept that, then I offer you one way out: leave now, and I’ll find someone else to fill your spot.
I don’t think your absence will have any impact on our strength.”
“You—” Yu Zhaoke flushed with anger.
“Don’t doubt my words,” Tangyu said with a cold tone, brooking no room for others to question him.
Yu Zhaoke had no choice but to grit his teeth in silence, retracting his hands and tilting his head to the side.
He did not question Tangyu’s dare to do so, and indeed Tangyu had the power to act on it.
If he were kicked out of the Traditional Chinese Medicine delegation, how could he show his face when he returned?
Naturally, he didn’t dare to take the risk of such a disgraceful outcome.
“I know you all still have reservations about accepting me, that’s ok.
I don’t need your acceptance.
I promised Chairman Bi to join this Chinese and Western medical team not for personal fame or fortune, nor to have you under me.
I simply don’t want Western medicine to bully Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I am only concerned about our Traditional Chinese Medicine not being insulted by Western medicine.
It doesn’t matter what your purpose is for being here, but I believe that our goal is the same: to achieve victory for Traditional Chinese Medicine.
There are no conflicts about that.
So, it doesn’t matter to me whether you are resistant or not.
What I care about is only victory.
This outcome is also what we all desire.
Therefore, for the sake of this outcome, I don’t expect us to be perfectly united in our defense, I simply hope that you can do your best at this Chinese and Western medicine exchange.
That would be enough.
That way, victory will surely be ours,” Tangyu said, his words not flowery, yet they had the power to touch the heart.
“Easy to talk the talk,” Yu Zhaoke muttered under his breath resentfully.
After pausing, Tangyu continued, “Now that I am the team leader, it is necessary for me to lay down some unpleasant truths.
If anyone sabotages the Chinese and Western medicine exchange, don’t blame me for being ruthless.
Of course, I believe none of you will do such a thing, because in our bones we all share the blood of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and we all want to do something for it.
You can be assured that I generally won’t exercise the authority of a team leader unless you touch my bottom line.
I am the team leader only to facilitate discussions with the Western medicine delegation, nothing more.
That’s all I have to say.
Everyone can do as they please, we’ll meet here tomorrow afternoon.”