508: Chapter 508: Battle of the Captains 508: Chapter 508: Battle of the Captains Yu Zhaoke was satisfied this time and glanced at Tangyu with a smug look, his eyes flashing a hint of provocation as he seemed ready to stand up to Tangyu.
“I think we should just vote.
If it’s based on self-recommendation, then anyone can nominate themselves.”
“Voting is also an option, we can decide based on everyone’s fame and reputation.”
“It’s better if President Bi and the others nominate the candidates first, and then we vote based on the situation.”
“If we want it to be fair and convincing to everyone, the only way might be to have a competition,” said Ye Mai, the heir of Medicine King, his face full of arrogance and his brows exuding a powerful aura.
Since he dared to say this, he naturally planned to dominate and seize the position of team leader.
One could tell a lot about a person’s character from the way they spoke, and this Ye Wan was like a sharp, pointed knife.
President Bi and three others also quietly discussed, trying to come up with a method that was as fair and just as possible, and that would convince everyone.
The selection of the team leader and deputy leader was extremely critical, so President Bi and his colleagues were very cautious.
It was also for this reason that President Bi wanted to consult everyone’s opinions in advance rather than making a direct appointment.
If a team was full of tension, even if it was very capable, its effectiveness would likely be greatly reduced, perhaps only six or seven out of ten.
Everyone sitting here was undoubtedly a genius in the Traditional Chinese Medicine community; even Liu Shiyi, who was the least outstanding, actually had exceptional talent, otherwise, Tangyu would not have nominated her.
However, she just lacked strong self-confidence.
The positions of team leader and deputy leader were not only positions, but also supreme honors and a matter of dignity.
Therefore, no one was willing to concede to the others, except perhaps Liu Shiyi and the sisters of Doctor Xiao, who might have lesser eagerness for these positions.
When strong individuals meet, sparks are sure to fly.
Tangyu’s lips curled up as he suddenly stood and said, “I think you all needn’t discuss any further.
Competing is meaningless and will just waste everyone’s time.
You might not be busy, but I am.
I’ll take the position of president.
As for the deputy leader, you all can fight it out amongst yourselves.” This statement, which sounded rather pretentious, wasn’t actually Tangyu wanting to be pretentious.
In fact, he preferred to keep a low profile, but he really was busy, so he had no time to waste on selecting team and deputy leaders.
Furthermore, he wouldn’t accept anyone else commanding or directing him, so the only solution was for him to be the president to maintain peace.
Liu Shiyi and Rao Yuanzhi also looked at Tangyu with somewhat surprised eyes, as they too were taken aback by how forthright Tangyu had become today, differing from his usual low-key style.
Could it be that Tangyu wanted to be high-profile for once?
Bi Wanting and the others also looked at Tangyu with strange eyes, mostly disdainful.
“Hmph, truly arrogant and dismissive,” Yu Zhaoke said in displeasure.
“What you’re doing isn’t quite appropriate either.
I just want to ask: Why?” Shi Naixin said, his relationship with Yu Zhaoke was good, and in fact, he had some dissatisfaction with Tangyu for a while.
Tangyu looked at him with a serious face and said, “Because I can lead the Traditional Chinese Medicine team to victory.”
“Hmph, arrogant and ignorant.
To say you’re confident is merely narcissism.
Aren’t you afraid of biting your own tongue by talking big?” Yu Zhaoke said even more displeasedly.
Tangyu’s words indeed sounded somewhat blindly arrogant.
“Interesting, I like such thorny characters, it adds some excitement,” Ye Mai said with a weird smile lifting the corners of his mouth.
President Bi also felt somewhat of a headache.
He had foreseen that some problems might arise, but he didn’t expect them to actually occur.
President Bi waved his hands and said, “Alright, alright, we are all one team here.
Discussion is fine, just don’t hurt the harmony, and don’t let sparks fly.
Tangyu having this confidence is very good, and I believe he can achieve it.
Yu Zhaoke being unhappy is also understandable, as he too wishes to be the team leader.
However, there are only two positions, team leader and deputy leader, and there are twelve of you, so only two can hold these positions.
If possible, I really hope each one of you could be the leader.
You are all so excellent and definitely capable of being a team leader.
However, some matters are just unavoidable.
We must select the leader and deputy, so I hope we can discuss and come up with a method that everyone agrees on.
Look, I just discussed with Mr.
Ye and others, to be fair, the team leader and deputy leader positions will be split between a male and a female.
Of course, whether the male or female will be the leader or deputy, that’s up to everyone.
To talk about fairness, then competition is the only way.
Although I don’t like using this method, after much discussion with the other old heads, it seems we have no other choice.”
“I have no objections.
It should be that the capable holds the position, not like some people who just want to take it straight away.
What use is all this talk if you can’t show real abilities?” Yu Zhaoke said.
“I have no problem.”
“I agree.”
Everyone expressed their agreement to compete, even Doctor Xiao agreed.
“Tangyu, what do you think?” President Bi asked Tangyu.
Tangyu said, “Since everyone agrees to a competition, I can’t disregard everyone’s opinion, so let’s compete.”
“Good, since everyone agrees to this method, let’s compete and let the martial skills determine the hero.
Of course, I want to clarify beforehand that everyone is very excellent, and this competition should not result in any hard feelings based on the results.
As for how we will compete, let me discuss it further with Mr.
Ye and others,” President Bi said, and the four seniors began discussing again.
After more than ten minutes, President Bi and the others had settled on a method of competition.
President Bi said, “We have come up with a method of competition.
Although it might not satisfy everyone, I still hope everyone can accommodate it.
Now, let’s go to Donglin First Hospital.
I will arrange for the hospital to prepare some information on the seriously ill patients.
Then everyone can go there and treat the patients, while the four of us will act as judges.
Of course, if you have any better suggestions, feel free to make them.”
President Bi looked around at the crowd, and since no one objected, he continued, “Very well, since there are no objections, let’s set off immediately.”
“No need, I think it’s unnecessary to go through such trouble,” Tangyu’s voice suddenly rang out again.
Speaking like this at such a time naturally drew everyone’s gaze towards Tangyu, causing President Bi’s eyebrows to furrow again.
He didn’t know Tangyu very well but had done some research and felt that Tangyu was supposed to be quite low-key, not the type to seek the limelight.
So why today, was he striking as sharply as a sword, again and again?
The elder, including Old Ye, also felt some dissatisfaction towards Tangyu.
They didn’t like such a thorny individual.
Being too thorny meant too much restraint.
For them, they disliked such uncontrollable individuals, no matter how talented.
Yu Zhaoke was also muttering, seemingly complaining about something.
“Hmph, nonsensical,” Ye Mai also huffed disdainfully.
“Tangyu, what are you doing?
Stop messing around,” Liu Shiyi quietly chided from beneath, tugging at Tangyu’s sleeve.
Rao Yuanzhi also looked puzzled at Tangyu, feeling as if he was dealing with a completely different person.
What exactly was going on with Tangyu today?
“No need, what do you mean by this?
Could it be you think you can simply take over the position of team leader?” Medicine King’s gaze swept coldly over, his voice razor-sharp.
“Humph, some people just think they are unique in heaven and earth, really taking themselves too seriously.
I can’t stand such presumptuous people.
Just a moment ago, he claimed to have no objections, but the moment he turns around, he changes his tune, just like a fart,” Yu Zhaoke scoffed coldly.
Tangyu gave Yu Zhaoke a cold glance, which made Yu Zhaoke visibly stiffen as if something had seized his throat.
“Tangyu, what are you trying to say?” asked President Bi, his voice growing heavy.
Tangyu pursed his lips, seeming somewhat helpless, “You’ve misunderstood my meaning.
I agreed to the competition, so naturally, I won’t go back on my word.
My point is, we don’t actually need to go to the hospital, we can do it right here.”
“Here?
What nonsense are you talking about?
Do you mean to bring the patients here?
That’s laughable, what do you think the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association is?”
“I thought something wise might come out of your mouth.”
“Tangyu, I’m slightly confused by what you mean,” said President Bi.
Tangyu said, “There’s no need to bring patients over; we already have a patient right here.”
“Here, right now, who?”
The attention of the crowd also began to sweep around, questioning who the patient could be.
Rao Yuanzhi’s eyes brightened as he figured it out: “Tangyu, do you mean one of us present is the patient?
And whoever can diagnose and cure them qualifies to be the president?
However, I really haven’t noticed anyone among us who seems ill.”
The people sitting here were either the Taishan Beidou or young prodigies of the Traditional Chinese Medicine community.
Whether someone was ill or not, each knew very well themselves.
Moreover, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes inspection, listening, and questioning, one can discern by observing a person’s complexion whether they are ill.
“Exactly, that’s what I mean,” Tangyu nodded.
Those who originally had reservations about Tangyu now felt relieved.
The crowd also began to observe carefully, trying to figure out who among them was ill.
Since Tangyu dared to say this, he must have noticed something.
Otherwise, he certainly wouldn’t dare make such a bold statement.
If it turned out to be untrue, wouldn’t it be like slapping his own face?
Thus, although they still harbored some doubts about Tangyu’s words, they didn’t completely dismiss them.
President Bi and three others looked at each other, exchanging meanings through their eyes.
Doctor Xiao’s gaze lingered on President Bi momentarily before swiftly withdrawing it, continuing to maintain her silent and icy demeanor.
Doctor Xiao’s action also caught Tangyu’s attention; he slightly curled his lips, hinting at a smile.
Others, including Rao Yuanzhi, all wore confused expressions, having noticed no signs of illness on anyone.
In other words, if what Tangyu said was true, it would be a significant blow to them.
Therefore, their gaze again converged on Tangyu.