Chapter 628 Keep a Medical Practice Certificate
Chen Xuan smiled, "President Qin, you are too kind. I merely employed a few minor tricks."
"If these are minor tricks, then what constitutes a major feat? Brother Chen Xuan, to be so humble at such a young age, that's truly commendable!"
Looking at Chen Xuan, Qin Weizhong became even more convinced. Chen Xuan's intervention this time further solidified Qin Weizhong's belief in his medical skills and his high regard for Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan smiled faintly and turned to Long Baichuan, asking, "Long Baichuan, who was it you said didn't deserve the title of Medicine King?"
Long Baichuan's face grew increasingly unsightly. He stammered, unable to utter a word.
"Don't think that just because you stumbled upon it by chance, you can become arrogant!" Long Baichuan took a deep breath and gritted his teeth.
"I stumbled upon it? If you have the ability, ask Elder Huang to stumble upon it too," Chen Xuan retorted.
Long Baichuan snorted, "That's because Elder Huang wasn't present. If Elder Huang were here, he could certainly have cured the patient."
According to the original plan, if Chen Xuan hadn't cured the patient, Elder Huang would have made a dramatic appearance, cured the pre-arranged patient himself, saved face, and then ruthlessly criticized Chen Xuan. However, they hadn't anticipated that Chen Xuan would actually succeed.
This was rather awkward!
Elder Huang, hiding in the shadows, witnessed everything that transpired and nearly shattered his teeth.
"Silence!"
Suddenly, a stern command rang out.
The speaker was none other than Qin Weizhong, the President of the Jiangnan Medical Association.
"President Qin..." Long Baichuan trembled.
"Long Baichuan, as a branch president, you have repeatedly challenged the dignity of the newly appointed Medicine King. From today onwards, you are relieved of your position as President of the Jiangbei Medical Association, and you are expelled from the association," Qin Weizhong stated coldly.
Long Baichuan's entire body shook.
He cherished his position as President of the Jiangbei Medical Association even more than his own son. Now, Qin Weizhong was stripping him of everything and expelling him. He found it utterly unbearable. Moreover, once Long Baichuan was expelled from the Medical Association, no matter how brilliant his medical skills were, he wouldn't be able to enter a reputable large hospital.
Long Baichuan clung to Qin Weizhong's leg, pleading, "President Qin, I have been loyal to the Medical Association. I have been a member for over twenty years. Even if I have no merit, I have certainly put in the effort!"
Qin Weizhong glanced at Long Baichuan and asked, "Then, ask Mr. Chen if he forgives you."
The onlookers secretly gasped.
The implication of Qin Weizhong's words was that he wanted Chen Xuan to decide Long Baichuan's fate.
Although Long Baichuan's medical skills were inferior to Chen Xuan's, he had been a member of the Medical Association for over twenty years, possessing deep roots and an intricate network of connections.
"Mr. Chen, I should not have challenged your authority. I was blind. It's all my fault. I apologize to you."
With things having reached this point, Long Baichuan had no choice but to bow his head and admit his mistake. He even slapped himself twice, hoping Chen Xuan would spare him.
Chen Xuan waved his hand and said expressionlessly, "Since that's the case, let it go."
Upon hearing this, Long Baichuan felt a surge of joy and a degree of contempt towards Chen Xuan.
In Long Baichuan's view, Chen Xuan was simply afraid of his retaliation, which was why he had relented.
Since Chen Xuan had backed down, Long Baichuan no longer felt any fear. He quickly got up from the ground, and though he said nothing, he clearly no longer feared Chen Xuan.
However, before he could celebrate for a few minutes, his expression fell as he heard Chen Xuan say calmly, "Then I will keep a medical practice certificate for you, so you have something to sustain yourself in the future and can support your family."
Hiss!
The surrounding people gasped.
Long Baichuan's mouth twitched, and he nearly fainted.
"Damn it! Did this guy never intend to leave me a medical practice certificate from the very beginning?!"
"This is too damn ruthless!"
Qin Weizhong frowned.
In his original intention, he had hoped for Chen Xuan to show both leniency and severity, thereby winning Long Baichuan over. However, he hadn't expected Chen Xuan to be so ruthless.
"Since Mr. Chen has this intention, then we will keep a medical practice certificate for you. Why aren't you thanking Brother Chen Xuan quickly?"
Chen Xuan had helped Qin Weizhong immensely, so naturally, he would give Chen Xuan face.
"Thank you, Brother Chen Xuan," Long Baichuan squeezed out the words through gritted teeth.
After saying this, Long Baichuan turned and left.
As he walked away, Long Baichuan clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling, his eyes filled with increasing malice, "Chen Xuan, you will regret your arrogance!"
The decision caused a widespread uproar.
No one had expected Qin Weizhong to expel Long Baichuan, a city branch president, so summarily. This was tantamount to cutting off Long Baichuan's livelihood!
"Alright, alright, the banquet is not over yet. Let's return to the banquet hall."
Qin Weizhong beckoned, and then, with a smiling Chen Xuan, headed towards the banquet hall.
The others also walked towards the banquet hall, but they were all in heated discussion.
"Regardless of anything else, Long Baichuan was a branch president of the Medical Association. To just expel him like that?"
"What do you know? Mr. Chen is now the Medicine King, and the youngest Medicine King in Jiangnan Province. His future is boundless. What is a branch president? I think Chen Xuan is very likely to become a leader in the Jiangnan medical field in the future."
"Didn't you see how respectfully President Qin treated that young Medicine King? It's evident that the medical industry in Jiangnan Province is about to undergo a significant change!"
Everyone looked at Chen Xuan and couldn't help but nod subconsciously.
If Chen Xuan winning the title of Medicine King had convinced some people, then at this moment, another portion of them were also won over.
"Brother Chen Xuan, I didn't expect your medical skills to be so astonishing. You truly impress this old man!"
A slightly familiar voice rang out, followed by Elder Zhang, the judge from the group stage, walking over.
Elder Zhang was originally attending the banquet for the youth group in another venue on the second floor. However, upon hearing that Chen Xuan had won the Medicine King competition, he was extremely surprised. Thus, he declined everyone's toasts and rushed upstairs with his wine pot.
He didn't expect to coincidentally witness Chen Xuan treating the patient. Elder Zhang also praised him.
After all, with his experience, Elder Zhang couldn't immediately figure out how to treat the patient's condition, yet Chen Xuan had cured him.
"Elder Zhang, you flatter me," Chen Xuan cupped his fists and said with a slight smile.
"I am not being polite. Brother Chen Xuan, your ability to defeat Elder Huang and win the Medicine King title is definitely due to your genuine skill," Elder Zhang said with a smile.
Chen Xuan didn't say anything further.
Elder Zhang seemed to recall something and stammered, unsure how to speak, his old face flushing red. But finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Chen, about the matter of treating illnesses you mentioned..."
Elder Zhang's primary purpose in coming here, besides offering Chen Xuan a toast, was to inquire about the treatment.
Initially, he had only a sliver of hope regarding Chen Xuan. However, Chen Xuan had not only secured the position of Medicine King but had also demonstrated miraculous skills earlier, which truly amazed him, instantly rekindling his hope.
Chen Xuan tapped his forehead, blaming himself, "My apologies, Elder Zhang. How could I forget about this? Now that I have time, I will treat Elder's illness right away!"
The people around were immediately filled with curiosity upon hearing this.
Elder Zhang had retired from practicing medicine due to a serious illness, so his condition was well-known. Chen Xuan claimed he could cure Elder Zhang's illness; wasn't he joking?
Even Qin Weizhong looked at him with a doubtful expression, "Brother Chen Xuan, can you really cure Elder Zhang's illness?"
Chen Xuan nodded, "It's very simple!"
"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Chen Xuan!"
Elder Zhang said with a smile.
Chen Xuan nodded slightly, then took out the small jade gourd from his pocket, poured a round, pill-like medicine into his palm, then, putting the stopper back into the small jade gourd, handed the pill to Elder Zhang, "Elder Zhang, just eat this pill."
Elder Zhang looked at the pill, then at the vaguely familiar small jade gourd, and said with a wry smile, "Brother Chen Xuan, isn't this the same pill you used to treat the patient just now? Is it appropriate to give me this one? Is it not the right treatment?"