Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Mars Collides with Earth
Unsurprisingly, Wang Chenning became the interview subject recommended by the organizing committee.
After the host announced the closing of this year’s annual conference on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhao Xiao’an approached to interview Wang Chenning with a cameraman in tow. She was meticulously dressed and, at first glance, seemed even more beautiful than Yang Xiaofei.
Since Wang Chenning had previously visited Zhao Xiao’an at the CCTV station, and she had posted his picture on her WeChat Moments and Weibo, nearly everyone at the station knew he was her rumored boyfriend.
The moment the cameraman saw Wang Chenning, he understood. It now made sense why Zhao Xiao’an, who had just returned from Europe, had skipped her day off and volunteered to cover this relatively unimportant conference.
"Teacher Wang, hello. I’m Zhao Xiao’an, a reporter from CCTV." Zhao Xiao’an adopted a professional demeanor, extending the microphone toward Wang Chenning. "My colleagues told me you gave brilliant speeches at the conference both yesterday and today. They also said the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine will be establishing a research team led by you, as well as a laboratory with you in charge. Everyone is so pleased to see a young talent like yourself in the field of traditional medicine. Could you please tell our viewers at home about the results of this conference, as well as your hopes for the future of traditional medicine? We’d like to know how you plan to build your team and what direction your research will take once it’s formed."
As expected of a mainstay of CCTV, Zhao Xiao’an was not only beautiful and charismatic, but her professionalism was also top-notch. Her questions weren’t fluff; they were substantive and touched on things everyone was curious about.
Wang Chenning began by thanking the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and his colleagues for their support. He then gave a brief overview of his original intentions for the team, his plans, its objectives, and the criteria for selecting members.
"I hope our team will include both experienced seniors with exquisite medical skills and energetic young talents full of imagination and creativity." Wang Chenning looked at the very professional Zhao Xiao’an and replied with a smile, "To put it simply, we’re looking to select vibrant, energetic, and ambitious individuals to join us. In addition to the official team members, we’ll also engage some highly experienced senior experts as consultants—people who may not have the time or energy to participate directly in team building and research. We hope that the formation of this team will greatly promote the development of traditional medicine, truly bringing about its revival and innovation!"
"Thank you so much, Teacher Wang!" Zhao Xiao’an flashed a brilliant smile before bringing up Wang Chenning’s recent involvement in rescuing patients with difficult illnesses. "A while ago, the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine admitted many patients with viral infections of unknown origin. The initial treatments weren’t very effective, and it was you, Teacher Wang, who turned the tide and saved their lives. I interviewed you back then, too. During that interview, I witnessed not only your superb skills but also your tireless dedication as you did everything possible to save your patients. Can you tell our viewers how someone so young has managed to acquire such masterful medical skills? Is it just due to passion and persistent exploration?"
"It’s not just passion and persistent exploration, but also a few fortunate encounters!" Wang Chenning played along with Zhao Xiao’an’s interview, his expression animated. "Through a series of fortunate coincidences, I received guidance from several reclusive masters. My grandfather is also a highly skilled doctor of traditional medicine. Their teachings taught me a great deal and made me understand one thing: a doctor must possess lofty medical ethics. Only by excelling in both medical ethics and medical skill can one become a true master of medicine!"
"So, do you think you can become a true master of medicine? Or perhaps, do you already consider yourself a grandmaster?" A mischievous look appeared on Zhao Xiao’an’s face as she asked.
"I still have a long way to go before I can be called a true master of medicine, but I believe I will definitely become a Grandmaster Level figure in my lifetime. I also hope our team will produce many such masters." Wang Chenning flashed another brilliant smile. "No matter what, we will always remember the principle of our profession: to serve the health of the people with all our hearts."
"Thank you very much for the interview, Teacher Wang. I’m truly moved by your determination and confidence. I’m certain you’ll become a great master of medicine like Sun Simiao, Zhang Zhongjing, Li Mingzhen, and Zhu Danxi. History will surely record your achievements in bold strokes!" Zhao Xiao’an said, clenching her fist. "I’m proud of you!"
While Wang Chenning was being interviewed by Zhao Xiao’an, Yang Xiaofei stood quietly to the side, her face expressionless.
Wang Chenning’s smile was brilliant, and Zhao Xiao’an’s was just as happy. The more Yang Xiaofei watched, the more uncomfortable she felt. The jealousy in her heart grew stronger until she couldn’t help but mutter a curse, "What a shameless pair!"
However, she had still underestimated Zhao Xiao’an’s audacity.
After the interview, Zhao Xiao’an handed her phone to a colleague. Then, she linked her arm with Wang Chenning’s, leaned against him with a brilliant smile, and asked her colleague to take a picture for them.
As soon as her colleague took the photo, she posted it on her WeChat Moments and Weibo.
"Just got back from Europe and rushed right over to interview Teacher Wang. It’s only been a week, and he’s already worked another miracle! He won over countless heavyweights in the world of traditional medicine with his masterful skills and even earned the right to form his own team and lab. So impressive! I also discovered during the interview that Teacher Wang is even more handsome and has more masculine charm than the last time I saw him. My inner fangirl is acting up again, and I couldn’t help but get lost in his incredibly sunny smile!"
The photo accompanying the text was, of course, the one with Wang Chenning.
Only after posting to her Moments and Weibo did Zhao Xiao’an go over to greet Yang Xiaofei.
Women are born actresses. Zhao Xiao’an acted as if she had just noticed Yang Xiaofei, trotting cheerfully to her side. "Xiaofei, you’re at the conference too!"
"Yes, I came with Wang Chenning," Yang Xiaofei replied curtly. "And I was lucky enough to witness this historic moment he created."
"This isn’t like the usual President Yang!" Zhao Xiao’an reached out and pinched Yang Xiaofei’s cheek, teasing with a grin. "What’s the matter? Were you captivated by Teacher Wang’s charisma too?"
Yang Xiaofei wanted to say that Wang Chenning was her fiancé and that was why she had accompanied him. But seeing the curious glances from people nearby, she ultimately just gave a polite reply, "Yes. I was completely captivated by him."
Seeing the two women talking with their arms linked, Wang Chenning had no choice but to walk over.
"What are you two lovely ladies whispering about?" he asked with a smile.
"Xiao’an and I were classmates. We went to middle and high school together for six years," Yang Xiaofei said, looking at Wang Chenning with a deadpan expression. "It’s such a rare occasion for us to run into each other here. Shouldn’t you treat us to dinner? She’s interviewed you several times now. You should thank her properly."
Zhao Xiao’an immediately sensed the challenge in Yang Xiaofei’s words, but she paid it no mind. Smiling, she looked at Wang Chenning. "Xiaofei is a very important person, you know. She doesn’t even come to our class reunions. It’s truly a rare honor to meet her here at the conference. You should treat her to a feast to thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to come and support you!"
"Alright," Wang Chenning agreed, rubbing his nose. "It would be my honor to treat you two lovely ladies to dinner tonight."
He was all smiles on the outside, but inwardly, he was cursing. ’Fuck my life.’
’If I’d known this would happen, I wouldn’t have come to the closing ceremony.’
’He had no idea if being caught between these two women would be the death of him!’
What he also didn’t expect was that Zhao Xiao’an’s colleague had taken a few pictures of the three of them standing together. The colleague had even posted them on WeChat Moments and replied to Zhao Xiao’an’s Weibo post with them.
And so, the internet erupted once again, and netizens pushed Wang Chenning right back into the eye of the storm...
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