At the Gu residence, a contingent from relevant departments was knocking on the door.
“Who is it?”
The butler came out and saw a group of police officers and people in formal attire from relevant departments. They asked with stern faces, “Is Gu Shiren here?”
The butler, having never seen such a situation, stammered, “Master is here, you… what is this…”
“Let us in…”
A leader from the relevant departments, with a grim expression, waved his hand, and the police officers behind him entered, proceeding to secure all exits of the Gu residence, ensuring no one could leave…
“Master, Master, something bad has happened, there are so many police…”
The butler ran towards the backyard, shouting in panic.
The police and the leader from the relevant departments pursued, and in a courtyard in the backyard, Gu Shiren, his second son Gu Zhongtang, his eldest grandson Gu Zhengqing, and his second wife were having tea in the living room, discussing their future plans for the Gu family’s rise with Tan Jianlin taking over the Ministry of Health and Welfare…
Hearing the butler’s shouts from outside, Gu Shiren’s old face instantly changed. Gu Zhongtang and Gu Zhengqing immediately stood up. Seeing a group of police officers rushing in, Gu Zhongtang couldn’t help but shout, “Zhengqing, quickly take your grandfather away…”
However, the leader from the relevant departments, accompanied by the police, barged in, shouting, “Nobody move!”
Gu Shiren, who had half risen from his chair, saw this, and his old face changed drastically. He slumped back into the chair, utterly devoid of strength…
“What are you doing?”
Gu Zhongtang and Gu Zhengqing stepped forward, confronting the leader. “Which department are you from, and by what right do you barge into our home?”
“By this!”
The leader held up a summons, showing it to them, and said sternly, “After investigation by our department, you are suspected of violating national regulations, committing the crime of selling state secrets, bribery, and theft of cultural relics. We are taking you back for investigation immediately. Do not resist!”
Hearing the list of charges, Gu Zhongtang and Gu Zhengqing’s faces changed drastically. Gu Shiren behind them looked stunned, his entire body stiffening in the chair…
“Take them all back…!”
The leader waved his hand, and the police officers stepped forward, fitting them all with handcuffs…
In the east wing, in Gu Sinou’s boudoir, a naked man and woman were entangled on the bed when the door was kicked open, and several police officers rushed in. “Don’t move…!”
The sudden scene terrified Gu Sinou and Shangguan Wenshan on the bed, who looked at the entering police officers in astonishment…
Finally, both were handcuffed and escorted out. Simultaneously, all the people in the Gu residence were rounded up and taken away in police cars for investigation…
“Heavens, what crime did the Gu family commit? Why were they all arrested?”
“I don’t know, it was too sudden…”
At this time, the outside world was still unaware of what had happened.
Gu Zichen, who was enjoying himself at a club, was quickly found and apprehended by the police and taken back to be reunited with his grandfather Gu Shiren and the rest of the family…
That evening, related news emerged.
The news was very brief, stating only that Gu Shiren and his family were involved in selling state secrets and stealing cultural relics!
The news caused a sensation throughout the capital, and even across the nation!
After all, Gu Shiren was renowned as a Master of National Medicine, a titan in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine!
And now, he had become a walking fifty-thousand.
And it wasn’t just him; his entire family was implicated.
A while later, the news further revealed that everyone in the Gu family held citizenship of the island nation!
“My heavens, that means they are all citizens of the island nation!”
“The implications are terrifying, truly terrifying. Gu Shiren was actually a citizen of the island nation, yet he hid among us and continued to betray our country!”
At this time, some colleagues from the Traditional Chinese Medicine circle in the capital gathered to discuss the matter. Hearing that the entire Gu family held citizenship of the island nation sent chills down everyone’s spines and made their backs break out in a cold sweat, making it difficult to comprehend.
At this moment, in Gu Yuanbai’s courtyard.
Wei Datong and Zhang Fenglin, Ding Huixiang and Shen Tonghe with Meng Kang, Song Sinan and Zhang Xiaoyu, Wei Renxin and Huang Jingshan, Shen Yingrui and Ding Zipeng with Miao Yanzheng, and others were gathered in the pavilion under the gourd trellis in the courtyard. Gu Yuanbai, Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao and Wang Zhuyu, Du Hua, and the butler Lu Hong were also present.
“I never imagined that Gu Shiren would be a spy hidden for so many years!”
Shen Tonghe said, gripping a handful of melon seeds and cracking them, exclaiming in surprise.
“Just thinking about it makes my skin crawl. A spy who had been lurking around us for so many years and yet was never discovered!” Ding Huixiang also said, finding it truly terrifying.
“I said the development of Kampo medicine in the island nation was so rapid. It turns out there has been a spy hidden among us all along!” Wei Datong frowned, saying gravely.
“Yes, how many of our medical books and ancient prescriptions have been stolen and smuggled abroad.”
Zhang Fenglin said in a deep voice, “Gu Shiren has been infiltrating our Traditional Chinese Medicine community and was a Master of National Medicine. With his status, he must have had access to countless ancient medical books and prescriptions. I’m afraid those original medical texts have been swapped by his entire family and all flowed into the island nation!”
“Not just medical books, but also some of our cultural relics and national treasures have likely fallen victim!”
Just then, Wan Yunting walked in and said from a distance.
“Brother Yunting, you’re here…”
Qi Miaomiao joyfully called out upon seeing him.
“Young Wan is here, quickly sit down…”
“Brother Wan, do you know something? Quickly tell us…” Wei Renxin and Huang Jingshan also asked curiously.
Wan Yunting came over, nodded to everyone, and sat next to Gu Luotang. He said, “Gu Sinou, after her confession, revealed that she and Shangguan Wenshan swapped Fan Lao’s wisteria painting. It’s estimated that the wisteria painting has already flowed into the island nation!”
“What? My teacher’s wisteria painting was taken by her?”
Gu Luotang was shocked. Of course, she knew about Teacher Fan Liren’s wisteria painting going missing, and Fan Yuanyuan was still confined at home and not allowed out.
“Yes.”
Wan Yunting also grabbed a handful of melon seeds from the fruit platter and ate them as he said, “I’m afraid they have used this method to swap and steal countless famous paintings and calligraphies…”
Everyone present shook their heads in amazement. The Gu family had truly surpassed everyone’s understanding.
Especially Gu Yuanbai!
He knew that back in the day in the capital, Gu Shiren was his teacher!
At that time, Gu Shiren was a renowned teacher in everyone’s eyes, and Gu Yuanbai respected him.
But now, he was a traitorous spy who sold out the country. How could Gu Yuanbai not feel a mix of emotions, not knowing what to say.
Ding Huixiang and Shen Tonghe also noticed Gu Yuanbai’s low spirits, as did Wan Yunting. He then smiled and said, “In conclusion, the Gu family has also fallen. Therefore, no one will hinder our development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and our path to revival.”
“Yes, Young Wan is right. This is a good thing…”
Everyone agreed. Gu Yuanbai also nodded and smiled, “Young Wan is right. Now we can focus on developing the Traditional Chinese Medicine cause with peace of mind. So, Young Wan, you should return to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association to take over. As for me, I am old, and it is time for me to step down and let you young people make great achievements.”
This statement made Wan Yunting’s expression falter. Ding Huixiang, Shen Tonghe, and everyone else looked at Gu Yuanbai in surprise. He looked at everyone and smiled, “I believe in Young Wan’s ability, as well as all of your abilities, to surely assist him in leading our Traditional Chinese Medicine towards revival and prosperity…”
“No, Elder Gu, are you really going to step down?” Wei Datong asked in surprise.
Everyone looked at him. Gu Yuanbai’s decision was too sudden.
Wan Yunting raised an eyebrow. It seemed that the Gu Shiren incident had dealt a heavy blow to Gu Yuanbai.
“Yes, I will step down and provide assistance, letting Young Wan reassume the position of President of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. As for the vice presidents, Young Wan can choose them at the time,” Gu Yuanbai turned to Wan Yunting, patting his shoulder and smiling.
Wan Yunting couldn’t help but say, “Elder Gu, why don’t you reconsider?”
Gu Yuanbai waved his hand and smiled, “Young Wan, the future of Traditional Chinese Medicine depends on your generation. As for us old folks, we will just offer suggestions from now on.”
Wei Datong and Shen Tonghe exchanged glances, surprised by Gu Yuanbai’s sudden decision.
“By the way, what is the situation with the Ministry of Health and Welfare now?” Gu Yuanbai then asked.
Originally, Tan Jianlin was supposed to take over Kong Jingguo’s position. Now that he was taken in for investigation by the procuratorate, he naturally could not become the Minister of Health and Welfare.
“Deputy Minister Xia Xinhou will take over!” Wan Yunting said.
This was also what his father, Ouyang Zhixin, had told him that night.
Gu Yuanbai and the others nodded and smiled, “Then no one will be able to hinder the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine anymore.”
Ding Huixiang and Shen Tonghe nodded with smiles.
“Tonight is worth celebrating. Du Hua, Miaomiao, quickly go buy some late-night snacks and wine. Let’s have a good drink tonight. What do you all think?” Gu Yuanbai smiled.
“Okay, we should definitely have a good drink…”
Everyone naturally agreed. With the fall of the Gu family and Tan Jianlin, it was indeed worth celebrating.
Therefore, in the evening, Wan Yunting accompanied Gu Yuanbai and the others to drink a lot. Everyone drank heartily until eleven o’clock at night, when Shen Tonghe and the others left…
Wan Yunting and Gu Yuanbai remained in the pavilion, smiling. “Young Wan, the future development of Traditional Chinese Medicine is now up to you.”
Wan Yunting’s expression was serious, and he nodded his assurance, “Don’t worry, Elder Gu, I will not fail your expectations.”
“Good, I’m relieved to hear that.”
Gu Yuanbai stood up, and Du Hua came forward to help him back to rest…
At this time, Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao came out. Seeing her grandfather being helped back to rest by Senior Brother Du, she couldn’t help but sigh, “Grandpa is tired.”
Wan Yunting sighed, shook his head, and didn’t know what to say…
He did not go home that night and stayed in Gu Luotang’s boudoir. When he woke up the next morning and went out into the courtyard, he saw Gu Yuanbai already up and practicing martial arts.
“Good morning, Elder Gu…”
Wan Yunting greeted him with a smile. Gu Yuanbai smiled and said, “Morning, come quickly, see if my boxing technique is correct.”
Wan Yunting went over and watched him perform a set of boxing. He pointed out the incorrect moves to Gu Yuanbai.
“Alright, let’s go to breakfast first, and then we’ll go to the office building for a meeting together.”
In the morning, they had a meeting at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association’s office building. After breakfast, Wan Yunting and Gu Yuanbai headed there together…