"Heh heh..."
Yao Xiangming finally reacted, shaking his head and chuckling twice. He looked at Wan Yunting and said, "Wan Yunting, confidence is good, but blind confidence comes at a price."
"Is that so."
Wan Yunting's sharp, steady gaze fixed on Yao Xiangming. He smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to how you'll deal with us next!"
These words made Yao Xiangming's heart sink, and his expression grew colder. He lightly snorted and said, "Don't worry, we won't disappoint you. Just wait and see."
Watching him turn and leave after speaking, Wan Yunting laughed heartily, "Then I'll be watching. I won't see you off."
Yao Xiangming paused, then turned back. His narrowed eyes cast a sinister, cold sidelong glance at Wan Yunting and said, "Wan Yunting, I've got my eye on you. Don't disappoint me!"
With that, he turned and left. Wan Yunting smiled dismissively and said no more.
"To speak to Sima Wentang's favored disciple like that, impressive."
Many surrounding students, witnessing Wan Yunting's bold confrontation with Yao Xiangming, felt their blood surge.
Especially since he had diagnosed Wang Linzhi with Fabry disease and successfully turned the tide. Otherwise, everyone would be unable to hold their heads high right now.
"Well said."
Ding Huixiang, Meng Kang, Zhang Fenglin, and others also listened with encouragement, giving Wan Yunting a thumbs-up. "We must forge our own path out of such desperate situations. For the future of our traditional Chinese medicine, we must strive."
"Precisely."
Jiang Yichun surveyed the students present and said, "Classmates, although the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Association will suppress us in various ways, for our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, and for the future of our traditional Chinese medicine, we must resist. We absolutely cannot let them succeed."
"Support the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association!"
A teacher shouted loudly, immediately igniting the students' passionate fervor. They followed suit, shouting, "Support the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association..."
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, Wei Renxin and Zhang Xiaoyu, Huang Jingshan and Shen Yingrui, and others were also ignited by the students' surging enthusiasm and joined the shouts.
Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, Ding Huixiang and Song Chengqi, and others were moved to see this scene.
After all, the suppression by Yao Xiangming earlier had caused many to waver and consider whether to join the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.
But now, seeing these students' enthusiastic appearance, Gu Yuanbai and the others finally felt relieved.
"Alright classmates, listen to me."
A moment later, Gu Yuanbai raised his hands to quiet the crowd. Looking at Gu Yuanbai standing on the main stage, he said, "I know some of you have thoughts on your minds, but I promise here that if you are willing to join our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, I, Gu Yuanbai, will definitely take responsibility for your future employment and other issues."
"At the same time, if you are unwilling to join, I will not force you, nor will I hinder your studies. After graduation, everyone will have their own choices. But I, Gu Yuanbai, must add one thing: never forget your original intention and always remember the teachings of traditional Chinese medicine!"
"Principal Gu, I am willing to join the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association..."
Immediately, a student shouted loudly, followed by other students echoing the sentiment.
This scene brought comfort to Jiang Yichun, Song Chengqi, and others, as they had previously worried that these students might not be willing to join the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.
After all, the future belongs to the younger generation. Only by gaining the support of the younger generation can the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association fulfill its true meaning!
Seeing the students' enthusiasm, Gu Yuanbai was very pleased. Finally, he raised his hands to quiet them and smiled, "Classmates, it's still too early to talk about this. Consider whether you want to join us when you truly graduate."
"Now, I will first announce the results of this medical duel and the election for the Vice Chairman of the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association!"
The students quieted down, their gazes all focused on Wan Yunting.
Huang Jingshan and Shen Yingrui, Ding Zipeng and Miao Yanzheng, Song Sinan and Wei Renxin, and others looked at Wan Yunting, with no suspense left.
"Principal, the hospital called and confirmed that Wang Linzhi does indeed have Fabry disease!" the vice-principal Deng Hongsheng said.
Gu Yuanbai nodded, then looked at everyone present, his gaze finally settling on Wan Yunting. He smiled and said, "In today's medical duel, Wan Yunting emerged victorious, so he will serve as the Vice Chairman of our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. Does anyone have any objections?"
"No objections..."
Several students shouted loudly. Others whispered among themselves, also nodding in agreement that there were no objections.
After all, Wan Yunting's performance today among the many contestants was the most outstanding. Especially his confident dominance over Yao Xiangming, his timely rescue of Wang Linzhi in public, and his complete conquest of everyone present.
"No objections..."
Shen Yingrui, Ding Zipeng, Miao Yanzheng, and others also said with smiles.
Only Huang Jingshan and Ren Xingbang, among a few others, found it difficult to speak, but they were all defeated by Wan Yunting in their hearts.
Gu Yuanbai nodded with a smile, then looked at Ding Huixiang, Song Chengqi, and the others. He smiled and said, "Old Ding, Old Song, what about you?"
Ding Huixiang and Meng Kang, Song Chengqi and Shen Tonghe, Zhang Fenglin, and other elder members of the association exchanged glances, then smiled and shook their heads in unison, indicating no objections.
"Good."
Gu Yuanbai nodded and turned back to look at Wan Yunting below. He smiled and said, "Xiao Wan, from now on, you are the Vice Chairman of our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association."
Wan Yunting smiled and nodded, then cupped his fists and politely smiled at Song Sinan, Shen Yingrui, and the others beside him, "Thank you all for letting me win."
"It's nothing, our experience is indeed inferior to yours."
Shen Yingrui and the others were magnanimous, returning his salute with smiles.
The surrounding students and teachers also applauded. Wan Yunting cupped his fists to thank them.
"The reason I chose Wan Yunting as the Vice Chairman of our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association is because he is young!"
Gu Yuanbai's old face then turned serious. He scanned everyone present and said earnestly, "The future of traditional Chinese medicine belongs to you young people. While Wan Yunting may not be the most outstanding among the younger generation, he is the most suitable one!"
"And I hope that in the future, he can lead your generation, leading our traditional Chinese medicine towards revival and a further future! I hope that all of you young people will never forget your original intentions, maintain your passion, and use traditional Chinese medicine to benefit the people. Can you do it?"
"Yes..."
The enthusiastic students present responded loudly.
Even Wan Yunting could feel everyone's passionate excitement, and his heart was moved.
"Alright, it's getting late. Students, you should all head back."
Gu Yuanbai checked the time; it was already seven in the evening. He had also instructed his housekeeper, Lu Hong, to prepare a banquet at home, inviting Ding Huixiang and the younger generation to dinner and to further guide young people like Shen Yingrui and Huang Jingshan.
Although Wan Yunting had won the medical duel against them this time, some individuals were still not entirely convinced.
However, this group of young people represented the future leaders of the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, so Gu Yuanbai intended to guide them well tonight.
Thus, everyone dispersed. Wan Yunting, Dai Qiuyue, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao, along with Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, left the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and drove separately to Gu Yuanbai's residence.
"Brother Yunting, let's ride in your car."
Qi Miaomiao, pulling a somewhat embarrassed Gu Luotang, called out to Wan Yunting.
However, he smiled and replied, "I didn't drive today. Elder Jiang and I came in Qiu Yue's car."
Seeing Dai Qiuyue driving her sedan, Qi Miaomiao paused, then immediately grabbed Wan Yunting's arm and laughed, "Then ride in our car. Let's go..."
"This..."
Wan Yunting was awkward because Dai Qiuyue had already brought the car over.
"Xiao Wan, come and ride with us. I have something to say to you," Gu Yuanbai called out to him.