The crowd in the square was in an uproar.
"That kid Jiang Yi is dead for sure this time! How could he possibly be a match for Master Li Yong!"
"Master Li Yong is the number one pharmacist in Jiang Province! Even Master Yu was personally trained by him!"
"In Jiang Province, no one can defeat Master Li Yong. Jiang Yi is just asking for death!"
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Before this, everyone had been marveling at Jiang Yi's skills.
But after Li Yong appeared, Jiang Yi was nothing!
Of all the people in the entire square, only Chen Kun and Shen Lu still had faith in Jiang Yi!
They believed that Jiang Yi could create a miracle and defeat Li Yong.
"Chen Kun, do you dare to gamble with me again today?"
Shen Feng's gaze fell on Chen Kun, and he said with a snort, "If you have the guts, let's bet again."
"Sure! How do you want to bet?" Chen Kun said with a smile towards Shen Feng.
"Let's stick to yesterday's rules. Whoever loses has to strip naked and run twenty laps until they finish," Shen Feng stated.
Shen Feng was very confident today!
"Deal!"
Chen Kun agreed immediately!
Chen Kun was also full of confidence.
"Do you two not remember that there's still a witness needed?"
Huang Mao walked over with a chuckle.
Just like yesterday, Huang Mao was followed by a group of second-generation rich kids.
Huang Mao was someone who loved to join in the fun, and he certainly wouldn't miss out on this excitement. Thus, he stepped forward voluntarily to be the witness again.
The moment Shen Feng saw Huang Mao, he was reminded of yesterday's events and felt a slight tremor of fear.
However, upon thinking that Li Yong could win against Jiang Yi today, he immediately regained his courage.
"Huang Mao will continue to be the witness today. Any objections?" Shen Feng said.
Chen Kun nodded.
Both Shen Feng and Chen Kun agreed to Huang Mao being the witness.
The reason was simple: no matter who lost, they wouldn't be able to renege on the bet.
"Can't you and Shen Feng bet on something else? It's so childish!" Shen Lu said to Chen Kun speechlessly.
"You wouldn't understand men's affairs!"
Chen Kun said with a chuckle, "Nothing is more satisfying than humiliating Shen Feng! That scoundrel Shen Feng is not a good person, I have to let him know what an indelible shame is."
Shen Lu heard this and felt a bit exasperated.
Humiliating Shen Feng was far from Shen Lu's ultimate goal!
Only by destroying the entire Shen family could Shen Lu truly vent her anger.
"Chen Kun, you are dead today! You made me suffer humiliation yesterday, and I will repay you doubly today!" Shen Feng glared fiercely at Chen Kun.
When Chen Kun heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at?" Shen Feng asked sternly.
"Do you really think Li Yong can defeat my eldest brother?"
Chen Kun said with a smug look, "My eldest brother is invincible. A mere Li Yong is nothing in front of him."
"Li Yong seeking trouble with my eldest brother is simply courting death!"
Shen Feng heard this and looked dismissive.
"Let's wait and see who is courting death later!" Shen Feng's face was grim.
Shen Feng was very confident in Li Yong's abilities.
Li Yong was known as the number one pharmacist in Jiang Province.
He couldn't believe that a son-in-law, whom even a small family like the Ye family disdained, could defeat Li Yong.
The competition was still half an hour away, and all the pharmacists were doing their warm-up preparations.
Today's competition was an excellent opportunity to change their destinies, and everyone would bring out all the skills they had learned throughout their lives.
Li Yong glanced at the other pharmacists with disdain, then sat down in his chair.
He didn't take any of the pharmacists seriously.
This included Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi's expression was calm, and not the slightest trace of nervousness could be seen on his face.
In Jiang Yi's eyes, today's competition was merely a game.
Winning first place would be as easy as picking up something from his palm.
Suddenly, a waiter walked towards Jiang Yi.
"Mr. Jiang, our director has something to say to you. Please follow me!" the waiter whispered to Jiang Yi, as if afraid of being seen.
Jiang Yi sneered, wondering what new scheme Director Wang was planning.
Jiang Yi stood up from his chair and followed the waiter towards the area behind the main stage.
To avoid attracting attention, the waiter deliberately took a detour, looking furtive, as if afraid of being spotted.
Soon, the waiter led Jiang Yi to a grove of trees backstage.
Looking up, he saw Director Wang waiting for him.
When Director Wang saw Jiang Yi arrive, his sharp gaze immediately fixed on him, a hint of anger showing in his eyes.
"I warned you yesterday not to participate in today's competition, yet you ignored my words!" Director Wang said in a deep voice.
"Why can't I participate in today's competition?" Jiang Yi asked.
Jiang Yi wanted to get to the bottom of things!
What was Director Wang's objective?
"Li Yong is not someone you can handle!"
Director Wang said indifferently, "You will undoubtedly lose if you fight Li Yong. Afterward, you will be disgraced, lose everything, and have nowhere to regret it!"
"Director Wang, I don't like beating around the bush. Just say what you have to say directly!" Jiang Yi said.
Director Wang took a deep breath before explaining the whole story to Jiang Yi.
After listening, Jiang Yi finally understood that the Provincial Chamber of Commerce was also targeting Huichuntang.
The previous director of pharmaceutical supervision had colluded with Huichuntang, allowing Huichuntang's influence to grow stronger and stronger, monopolizing the entire pharmaceutical industry of Jiang Province.
Huichuntang was no longer under the control of the Provincial Chamber of Commerce, which had caused a significant impact on the entire pharmaceutical industry.
After Director Wang took office, he immediately implemented reforms.
However, these reforms had no effect and instead fueled Huichuntang's arrogance.
If this continued, the entire pharmaceutical industry would fall into chaos.
Jiang Yi had shown astonishing skills in yesterday's competition.
Director Wang felt that an opportunity had arrived and wanted to use Jiang Yi to curb Huichuntang.
But Jiang Yi had no power in the pharmaceutical industry, and it was not yet time to fight Huichuntang.
That was why Director Wang had advised Jiang Yi not to participate in today's competition.
"You want to use me to deal with Huichuntang?" Jiang Yi's gaze fell on Director Wang.
"That's right!"
Director Wang nodded.
"The only way to deal with Huichuntang is to cultivate someone with great talent in pharmaceuticals. You are the best choice. It's a pity you didn't listen to my advice. You are destined to lose today's competition!"
Director Wang had no hope for Jiang Yi anymore!
"Forget what I just said."
After Director Wang finished speaking, he turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Jiang Yi said, "What if I win against Li Yong?"
"Today's competition is extraordinary. If you win against Li Yong, it will be easy for you to establish your own power in Jiang Province's pharmaceutical industry. Unfortunately, you won't win; you will only lose miserably."
Director Wang looked regretful.
"I don't take Li Yong seriously. I can defeat Li Yong and help you deal with Huichuntang, but I don't like doing unprofitable business!" Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.