Urban Genius Divine Doctor

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Let’s Raise the Stakes

Zhao Xiao’an was quick to react. She immediately stood up to smooth things over. "Elder Chang, Young Master Chang, Chenning, I think having an opportunity to exchange skills is a good thing. We can improve our medical arts through this exchange and jointly promote the development of traditional Huaxia medicine. Wouldn’t that be wonderful, right?

As she spoke, she shot several pointed looks at Wang Chenning.

In truth, Zhao Xiao’an was quite curious. Having witnessed Wang Chenning’s acupuncture techniques, she was eager to see what Chang Hongwei and Chang Qingfeng were capable of. ’I wonder whose technique is really the best out of the three of them.’

Of course, she hoped Wang Chenning would be superior. In fact, she believed no one’s acupuncture could compare to his.

She even hoped Wang Chenning would defeat Chang Qingfeng and Chang Hongwei in public.

Especially Chang Qingfeng, who kept sneaking glances at her.

’I hope Chenning teaches him a good lesson. That guy keeps looking at me, and it’s starting to annoy me.’

’When the competition starts, I’m going to record the whole thing.’

’If necessary, I’ll turn the footage into a show. It would definitely cause a huge sensation in the world of traditional medicine.’

’And then, Wang Chenning’s reputation will soar even higher.’

After a moment of thought, Wang Chenning finally agreed. "Alright, then. I’d be happy to learn about your acupuncture techniques from you, Elder Chang and Eldest Young Master Chang."

But he immediately followed up, "But what if I win against Eldest Young Master Chang in this acupuncture competition?"

Before Chang Hongwei or Chang Qingfeng could answer, he added, "And what if my acupuncture technique is even better than Elder Chang’s?"

Wang Chenning’s words once again stunned everyone present.

’This kid is really arrogant,’ even Zhao Xiao’an thought so.

But she loved seeing Wang Chenning say such things with that deceptively harmless look on his face.

The masculine bravado he revealed so casually made her maiden heart flutter uncontrollably.

Chang Hongwei, naturally, was furious. "Young man, don’t be so arrogant. It’s not your fault you have limited horizons from being cooped up in a small place. But to be a frog in a well who looks down on everyone else is utterly absurd. Then again, it’s to be expected. Your grandfather had the same damn attitude back in the day. The Wang family really knows how to carry on a tradition."

Chang Hongwei and Wang Chongjiu had known each other for over fifty years. Both had been prodigious young miracle doctors, and neither would concede to the other. Back then, Chang Hongwei was deeply in love with a woman, but that woman loved Wang Chongjiu, who did not reciprocate her feelings.

In the end, the woman used a little scheme to get pregnant with Wang Chongjiu’s child. But Wang Chongjiu didn’t marry her; in fact, he completely distanced himself from her because of her scheming.

The goddess of his dreams had been spurned by Wang Chongjiu, yet had still taken the initiative to bear his child. Chang Hongwei was nearly angered to death and became mortal enemies with Wang Chongjiu.

But in terms of his life overall, Chang Hongwei was the successful one. After all, following their conflict back then, he had remained in Yandu, while Wang Chongjiu returned to Chang’an.

Yandu was the Capital City, while Chang’an was a bygone capital. Their statuses were completely incomparable.

Wang Chongjiu’s network of connections couldn’t compare to his, either.

However, Chang Hongwei had never been able to let go of what happened all those years ago.

When he heard from Zhao Xiao’an that she was visiting with Wang Chenning today, he had already decided how he would humiliate the young man to vent the resentment from all those years ago. The plaque, in fact, had been hung up specifically because he knew Wang Chenning was coming.

Not many people knew about the feud between Chang Hongwei and Wang Chongjiu. The younger generation of the Chang family was unaware, and the Wang family’s descendants didn’t know much about it either.

Wang Chenning didn’t know any of this. He especially didn’t know that the plaque Chang Hongwei had hung at the entrance of the National Medical Hall was meant to humiliate him.

In stark contrast to Chang Hongwei’s fury, Wang Chenning’s expression remained perfectly calm as he spoke. "I’ve always believed that there’s always a higher mountain and a stronger person. Even if everyone says my medical skills are excellent, and even if I’ve saved people others couldn’t, I would never think I’m the best in the world. If that makes me a frog in a well, then I’ll gladly accept it. It’s better than being full of hot air, right?"

The demeanors of the two men didn’t match their ages. Logically, the younger Wang Chenning should have been more impulsive, while Chang Hongwei, who was much older, should have been better at masking his emotions. Unexpectedly, the situation was the exact opposite.

"Wang Chenning, do you have any idea what you’re saying?" Chang Hongwei’s face was slightly red with anger. "Even your grandfather, that Elder Wang, never had the guts to speak to me like that. Who the hell do you think you are?"

"I think you’re the real frog in the well, Elder Chang. Based on what you just said, you must have seen Reporter Zhao’s story on me. How could you not have noticed the subtlety of my acupuncture technique?" Wang Chenning continued with a faint smile, "I believe my grandfather was better than you when he was young. It’s just that he never considered you a worthy opponent. Alright, since you insist on a competition, let’s have one! If I end up beating Young Master Chang and you, Elder Chang, then please take down that plaque at the entrance and smash it. How about we livestream the smashing process online?"

Wang Chenning’s words once again shocked everyone in the room. The color drained from Chang Hongwei’s and Chang Qingfeng’s faces yet again.

"Wang Chenning, you’re too damn arrogant!" Losing his composure, Chang Qingfeng roared furiously, "You keep insulting us, insulting the Chang family! Someone, throw him out!"

A group of people quickly rushed over and surrounded Wang Chenning from behind.

"Nonsense!" Chang Hongwei shot a vicious glare at Chang Qingfeng, then barked at the group that had rushed in, "All of you, stand down!"

Chang Qingfeng was instantly embarrassed, not expecting this attitude from his grandfather.

"Fine, I accept!" The fury in Chang Hongwei’s eyes intensified. He stared coldly at Wang Chenning. "And what if you lose?"

"I’ll be at your disposal," Wang Chenning said, still smiling. "And we will acknowledge you as the best acupuncturist in the world."

"Good!" Chang Hongwei agreed, then instructed Chang Qingfeng, "Qingfeng, you’ll compete against Wang Chenning first."

"Our match should naturally have its own separate wager," Chang Qingfeng said with a haughty expression. "I just bought a new Maserati sports car for 2.8 million. If I lose, the car is yours. If I win, you give me an identical one. How about it?"

The onlooking staff of the National Medical Hall were stunned when Chang Qingfeng proposed adding another wager.

A 2.8 million car... They’d have to work for many years without eating or drinking to afford something like that...

’Rich people are so extravagant!’

Zhao Xiao’an was also taken aback. ’Things are getting out of hand again.’

’I used to blame Luo Yuqing for always stirring up trouble, and now today I’ve become the main troublemaker.’

She hoped Wang Chenning would refuse, but she knew it was impossible. Compared to the terms Wang Chenning had just accepted from Chang Hongwei, a 2.8 million sports car was just small change.

’I guess I’ll just have to bite the bullet and watch how this plays out.’

Zhao Xiao’an was also filled with regret. ’I never should have brought Wang Chenning here today.’

Just as Zhao Xiao’an expected, Wang Chenning agreed without the slightest hesitation.

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