"What?"
Upon hearing Song Shaodao's words, Shen Lang, Wang Yuyan, and Wolong were all stunned.
Song Shaodao's answer was completely unexpected, catching them off guard.
"You all seem surprised, why?"
Song Shaodao was puzzled by their reactions, asking with a look of bewilderment.
"Uncle, this is a world-class competition, and the contestants from all countries are elites who have undergone rigorous selection. If you suddenly add Shen Lang to the list, won't others object?"
Wang Yuyan politely poured Song Shaodao a cup of tea and then asked with a hint of confusion.
"Of course, there are many objections, but I've suppressed them all."
Song Shaodao said, "We've lost for more than a decade. If we lose again this year, the embarrassment will be immense. So, no matter what, we cannot afford to lose. I don't trust anyone else, only Shen Lang, so Shen Lang must participate."
"Of course, it's their business if others have opinions and dissatisfaction. As long as Shen Lang wins, all dissatisfied voices will eventually be drowned out by the applause of victory, won't they?"
Saying this, Song Shaodao looked at Shen Lang, his eyes filled with anticipation, and said, "Kid, we've lost four consecutive times, all eliminated in the group stage over these sixteen years, not even achieving a ranking. This time, you must bring me face, bring Long Country face, and bring the championship back for me."
"Uncle, I wasn't particularly interested in this matter at first, but after hearing you say it, it seems I have no choice but to win an award, right?"
Shen Lang cast a deep look at Wang Yuyan, then placed a piece of sweet and sour pork rib on her plate, saying with a smile.
"Kid, I can let you have your way in other matters, do as you please. But in this matter, I hope you'll promise me and win the championship."
Song Shaodao looked at Shen Lang and smiled, "You must prove that Long Country's medical skills are no inferior to any other country in the world. You must prove that the Song family of Nanling, after nineteen years of dormancy, has not fallen, and that the Song family now has successors."
"Uncle, I don't like making promises to others, because once a promise is made, it must be kept. However, this time, I promise you, I will definitely bring back the trophy."
Shen Lang raised his tea cup and said to Song Shaodao, "I pledge this cup of tea to you, Uncle."
After speaking, Shen Lang drank the tea in one gulp. His face was full of confidence and spirit, enough to captivate any woman in the world.
"Good kid, worthy of being my nephew, Song Shaodao. You've got guts."
Song Shaodao also raised his wine glass and said, "Today, Uncle will toast you with tea instead of wine. After you win the championship, I will dig up the thirty-year-old Huadiao wine buried by your grandfather to celebrate, and we won't go home until we're drunk."
"Alright, then I'll thank Grandpa's Huadiao wine in advance."
Shen Lang smiled upon hearing this.
"Song Kuangwang, since my senior brother's name can be added, can my name also be added?"
After Shen Lang finished speaking, Wolong suddenly interjected, "Although I have no intention of diligently studying medicine, my talent in learning medicine is even greater than my senior brother's. My current level is not as good as my senior brother's, but I am still better than ninety percent of doctors in the world. If I compete, I can clear out many opponents for my senior brother."
Wolong had no desire for fame or fortune. Even if he did, he wouldn't compete with Shen Lang. In his heart, he was the moon, and Shen Lang was the sun. The moon always appeared after the sun, and would never eclipse the sun, dimming its radiance.
"This... this seems a bit difficult, but not impossible. Let's decide on this. I'll finalize it with the person in charge."
Song Shaodao hesitated slightly but then readily agreed.
Although Song Shaodao didn't give a definitive "yes," Shen Lang and Wolong both knew that since Song Shaodao had said so, this matter was as good as settled, with a very high probability of success.
The dinner concluded an hour and a half later. Afterward, Song Shaodao drove back to the Wuwai Department. Shen Lang had Wolong take away the 880 million in cash. Finally, Wang Yuyan and Shen Lang returned home together.
Within half an hour, Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan were back at the villa on the mountainside. Upon arriving home, they were surprised to find that Ye Shishi had returned.
"Well, where did you two lovebirds go to have fun? Why are you back so late?"
Ye Shishi was only a little over a month to less than two months pregnant, so her spirits were exceptionally good. Seeing them, she teased directly.
"Sister Shishi, you're back?"
Seeing Ye Shishi, Wang Yuyan's face instantly lit up with joy.
"Yes, I came back after finishing my work."
Ye Shishi smiled and said to Shen Lang, "You two look like you've already eaten, but I haven't. I'm so hungry now."
"That's easy. Whatever you want to eat, I'll make it for you now."
Shen Lang glanced at Ye Shishi gently and said.
"I want to eat your fried sauce noodles. Make them for me."
Ye Shishi said to Shen Lang, "It's been so long since I last ate your fried sauce noodles, I'm almost forgetting the taste."
"Alright, you rest for a bit, and I'll go into the kitchen to make it for you."
Shen Lang had always been helpless against the enchantress Ye Shishi, especially after she became pregnant, he was even more so.
Soon, Shen Lang entered the kitchen, Ye Shishi watched TV in the living room, while Wang Yuyan returned to her room.
However, as soon as she closed her door, the cheerful smile on Wang Yuyan's face vanished, replaced by a deep and icy expression.
"Gu Qinghan, the biggest obstacle, has been removed. Next, it's time to remove you, Ye Shishi."
Wang Yuyan's face darkened as she said, "I never share love with others. Shen Lang's love belongs to me, and only I can possess it. Ye Shishi, you should disappear like your good friend Gu Qinghan."
With that, Wang Yuyan let out a cold laugh and took out her phone to make a call.
In less than ten seconds, Bai Niao's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Miss, what are your orders?"
Bai Niao's voice was extremely respectful.
"Bai Niao, how is Gu Qinghan now?"
Hearing Bai Niao's words, Wang Yuyan asked indifferently.
"Replying to Miss, Gu Qinghan is doing well. She can no longer pose a threat to you."
Bai Niao said, "Should we deal with the Yu Xiao sisters next, or Ye Shishi first?"
"Of course Ye Shishi. Her threat is the greatest, she is a thorn in my side and a thorn in my flesh. I can't wait to get rid of her."
Wang Yuyan said coldly, "Bai Niao, proceed with our plan. I want her to disappear from Shen Lang's side as quickly as possible, just like Gu Qinghan. Once she's gone, she'll never come back."