Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Li Yanxian’s Deduction
Wang Chenning realized he had truly underestimated this woman.
For a twenty-two-year-old woman to be this scheming was honestly a little terrifying.
’Luo Yuqing probably wasn’t this terrifying when she was twenty-two, was she?’
"Do you think I’m lacking for women?" Wang Chenning sized up Li Yanxian. "You’re beautiful, your figure isn’t bad, and you’re from another country, but none of that really matters. If I wanted, I could have a whole host of beautiful women with amazing bodies."
"But you’ll never have the chance to possess the princess of the Shanxing Group!" Li Yanxian shot Wang Chenning a defiant look. "It’s not like I’m asking you to be my boyfriend, nor do I plan on marrying you. I thought you were a man of courage and strategy, someone who didn’t sweat the small stuff. I didn’t expect you to be such a coward! Hmph!"
"Reverse psychology won’t work on me," Wang Chenning said, shaking his head. "I don’t plan as far ahead as you seem to think, and I definitely won’t abandon my principles just because I met a beautiful girl with a great body. Not unless I actually fall for her one day."
"You will fall for me, just as I’m determined to fall for you," Li Yanxian said with a laugh. "That day I challenged you, it was to make you like me—and to make myself like you. You didn’t disappoint. I’m already impressed by you."
After a pause, she added, "I know you won’t limit yourself to just one woman, and I won’t limit myself to just one man. So, don’t overthink things."
"You’re definitely the most unconventional woman I’ve ever met. I’m impressed," Wang Chenning said, extending his hand toward Li Yanxian. "In that case, let’s start with falling for each other."
Li Yanxian reached out, shook Wang Chenning’s hand lightly, and then broke into an incredibly sweet smile.
Even Wang Chenning, who was used to seeing beautiful women, found his gaze faltering for an instant.
’This woman isn’t just beautiful with a great body; she has such a strong personality.’ No wonder she was known as South Korea’s number one beauty. Her popularity was off the charts.
"In the middle of next month, I’ll be coming to Huaxia to travel. You can be my guide!" Li Yanxian said, looking at Wang Chenning with a sweet, adorable expression. "The place I want to visit most is the ancient city of Chang’an. I’m a big fan of Huo Qubing and Li Bai, and I want to walk around and see the places they lived. I’ve been to Yandu, Qiantang, and Zhonghai, but never to Chang’an. You’re from Chang’an, so take me to see your hometown!"
"Alright," Wang Chenning agreed, but he immediately added a condition: "If I have time and I’m in the mood."
Li Yanxian paid no mind to Wang Chenning’s deliberate attempt to be difficult. She just continued, "If you ever come to South Korea again, I’ll show you around. South Korea may be small, but we have plenty of scenic spots. We’re one of the most popular travel destinations for Huaxia people."
"You’re quite the hospitable hostess," Wang Chenning said with a grin.
Wang Chenning wanted to rest for a bit, but Li Yanxian seemed keen on talking. She steered the conversation to Pu Zhengyang and Pu Zhiyun, sharing what she knew about the Pu family and Pu Zhiyun before finally asking, "What was your real reason for taking Pu Zhiyun as your disciple?"
Wang Chenning thought for a moment before replying, "First, to humiliate South Korea’s traditional medicine community, along with Pu Zhengyang and the school he represents. Second, to maintain ties with the Pu family and use them to influence the traditional medicine world in South Korea. Third, to groom Pu Zhiyun to become my spokesperson. And fourth, to motivate my other new disciples."
"Thank you for your candor," Li Yanxian said, then asked, "How did you become so skilled in medicine?"
Wang Chenning chuckled. "If I told you I was the reincarnation of some great medical master, would you believe me?"
"I would," Li Yanxian replied with a nod. "That would explain a lot."
Now it was Wang Chenning’s turn to be at a loss for words.
Still, Wang Chenning had to admit that his conversation with Li Yanxian was quite interesting.
Though she seemed cold and aloof on the surface, they had an endless supply of things to talk about.
Besides, talking with her felt genuinely nice. If he continued to spend time with her, Wang Chenning felt he might actually end up falling for her.
The two continued to chat casually, and before they knew it, it was time for the arrival.
As Luo Yuqing walked toward the exit, she looked utterly surprised to see the two of them standing together, waiting for her.
"Did you two hook up?" Luo Yuqing whispered to Wang Chenning when Li Yanxian wasn’t looking, a playful glint in her eyes.
Wang Chenning replied softly, "She’s not a woman to be trifled with. I chatted with her while waiting for you and discovered she’s just as capable as you are. You probably weren’t this formidable when you were twenty-two."
Luo Yuqing’s eyes widened at Wang Chenning’s response.
On the way from the airport, Luo Yuqing left Wang Chenning to the side and focused on chatting with Li Yanxian.
After they had talked for more than half an hour, she shot Wang Chenning a look, signaling that she mostly agreed with his assessment of Li Yanxian.
"Winning over this aunt and niece won’t be so simple," Luo Yuqing murmured as the car reached Li Fuzhen’s residence and they walked in side by side. "If you want to bring them to your side, you’ll need to be cautious and use unconventional methods."
Wang Chenning just smiled in response and said nothing more.
Before disembarking, Luo Yuqing had taken the time to freshen up and carefully do her makeup.
Ever since her relationship with Wang Chenning had changed, she always wanted him to see her at her most beautiful.
With Li Yanxian present, she was even more particular about her appearance and attire.
After Li Yanxian led them into the living room, Luo Yuqing immediately excused herself to the restroom to touch up her makeup.
Li Yanxian handed her phone to Wang Chenning. "This is a message I just got from my aunt. Take a look."
Although the message was in Korean, Wang Chenning could understand it perfectly.
Li Fuzhen’s message to Li Yanxian stated that the official verdict was out: the group of South Koreans had been found guilty of provoking a public disturbance and would face criminal charges.
Those who arrived later but didn’t take part in the fight were also punished or formally reprimanded for public disturbance.
The Huaxia personnel were found to have acted in self-defense and would face no charges.
In a short while, Seoul would also release a statement regarding the exchange and skills competition between the two countries’ traditional medicine associations.
The gist of the statement would be something like this: Wang Chenning had won everyone over with his superb skills. His medical duels against Li Xizhuang and Pu Zhengyang were conducted according to the rules, for the purpose of mutual improvement and learning. The wagers involved were purely personal assets and had no bearing on other individuals or bilateral relations.
Wang Chenning’s acceptance of Pu Zhiyun as a disciple was merely an act of passing on his outstanding skills to a practitioner from another country, not a form of punishment. Pu Zhengyang, recognizing the inadequacy of his own skills, willingly sent his grandson to study under Wang Chenning as a show of respect and admiration for his abilities.
Wang Chenning is a medical master of outstanding skill and a young talent who excels in both his craft and his character. He has contributed to promoting cultural exchange between the two nations. Therefore, Seoul has decided to bestow upon him the title of honorary citizen, and Seoul University will invite him to be a guest professor.
"You probably don’t realize how difficult it was to get this result," Li Yanxian said quietly after he finished reading. "You humiliated Li Chengchang and injured him. The Li family wants you dead! I don’t know if you’ve looked into their family, but their political influence is immense. I’ll give you a detailed file on them in a bit. Once you read it, you’ll understand everything. It’s possible they were the ones pulling the strings behind last night’s incident."
"What?!"
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