The appearance of Liu Mang stirred up dissatisfaction among many students in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) department!
Sun Er was the first to stand up, glaring at his opponent, "Senior Liu Mang, we are all descendants of Yan Huang, and promoting TCM is the lifelong dream of every medical worker!"
"But why is your Western Medicine department so malicious?"
"Seeing that we've just achieved some success, you want to come and suppress us?"
"What, your Western Medicine department's cafeteria is out of ingredients, and you won't rest until you've taken all the bamboo shoots from the mountain?"
As soon as these words were spoken, they were met with a burst of cheers!
After all, TCM had just achieved some recognition!
It was a time when everyone was full of energy!
At this moment, the Western Medicine department sent someone to provoke them and declare war!
Such behavior was truly despicable!
Liu Mang chuckled, "Our Western Medicine department has excellent food, and we wouldn't deign to take bamboo shoots from the mountain!"
"As for why we're here today..."
"Don't get angry when I tell you!"
"Although we both belong to the medical school, before this, did you have the qualifications to compete with us?"
He spoke with arrogance, showing no regard for the students of the TCM department!
But he was right.
Before this, they had never taken the TCM department seriously.
Liu Mang's words enraged many TCM students!
"Go ahead and say it, what are we competing in?"
"Yes, what are we competing in?"
"Do you think our TCM department is afraid of you?"
Some senior students from the TCM department spoke up!
The Western Medicine department was going too far; they had to stand up for themselves!
Liu Mang said, "It's very simple. We'll set up a ring at the school entrance. Each department will randomly select five laypeople, and then diagnose them for illnesses!"
"If they are ill, they will present a treatment plan!"
"Let's see which side has a shorter treatment course and faster results!"
"We'll decide the winner based on this!"
A hint of apprehension flickered in the eyes of the TCM students!
Although they had studied medicine for several years, most of it was theoretical. Treating a common cold or fever, or performing bone setting, was not difficult.
But who knew what kind of illnesses the five randomly selected laypeople would have?
Furthermore, TCM treatment primarily relied on 'nurturing'!
In terms of treatment duration and effectiveness, it was far from the rapid results of Western medicine.
If they competed in this manner!
They would very likely lose miserably!
And they!
Did not dare to lose!
After all, TCM had just gained some reputation!
Losing at this point would make them sinners in the world of TCM!
"Are five laypeople too few? How about the two departments each find twenty laypeople for diagnosis?" Chen Nan stood up, still holding a bowl of rice!
Liu Mang smiled and asked, "Can you represent the TCM department in this competition?"
"He can!"
Li Muya sat quietly at the dining table!
The Western Medicine department's arrogance and their attempt to suppress TCM just as it was gaining recognition deeply angered her!
However!
When Li Muya said the words 'He can'!
The TCM department erupted!
"What the hell, did I hear that right? The Dean wants Chen Nan to compete?"
"No... Chen Nan is just a freshman, what qualifications does he have to represent the TCM department?"
"I don't deny his abilities, but his abilities are limited to theory!"
Although Chen Nan had accomplished many things since his arrival, each one was far beyond anyone's reach!
But...
Treating illnesses relied on experience!
Even their senior students, who had been studying for years, didn't have the courage to compete with the Western Medicine department!
Could he, Chen Nan, do it?
Liu Mang was overjoyed and said with a smile, "Since Dean Li says this junior can, shall we spar?"
He had come here with only a tentative attitude!
Because he didn't believe anyone from the TCM department would dare to accept the challenge!
In fact, whether they accepted the challenge or not, they were the ultimate winners!
If they refused the challenge from the Western Medicine department, they could use it as an opportunity to mock and suppress them!
Conversely, even if they accepted the challenge, they were bound to lose!
"You decide the time and place!" Chen Nan said casually!
Isn't it just treating illnesses and saving lives?
This was what he was best at!
Liu Mang said, "The day after tomorrow, Saturday, at five in the afternoon, we will hold the competition at the school entrance!"
He paused for a moment and continued, "Since it's a competition, there should be some stakes, right?"
Everyone's heart suddenly trembled!
A bad premonition struck them!
Chen Nan's lips curved upwards, "Is the Western Medicine department eyeing the patent for the Hepatitis B reagent kit developed by our TCM department?"
Liu Mang's smile instantly froze!
He was indeed after the patent for the Hepatitis B reagent kit!
But he never expected Chen Nan to see through their intentions!
If he admitted it now, wouldn't it be equivalent to losing the first engagement to the opponent?
As he was thinking about how to respond!
Chen Nan's voice rang out again, "If you can truly win, what's wrong with giving you this patent?"
"It's a deal!"
Liu Mang almost burst out laughing!
"Chen Nan, do you know what you're saying?"
"Yes, that's a treasure developed by our TCM department, how can you give it to the Western Medicine department?"
"Are you perhaps a spy sent by the Western Medicine department?"
"No, we absolutely cannot allow this!"
The TCM students shouted in protest!
"What? Are you going to surrender without a fight?" Liu Mang taunted unscrupulously, "If you believe TCM can win, you wouldn't have such worries!"
The TCM students immediately deflated.
Some looked at Li Muya and said nervously, "Dean Li, you can't let Chen Nan use the Hepatitis B reagent kit as a stake!"
Li Muya slowly stood up, a graceful smile on her face, "There's something you might not know. The reason we were able to develop the Hepatitis B reagent kit is because of Chen Nan!"
"In simple terms, he is the founder of the Hepatitis B reagent kit!"
"Therefore, he has the right to decide the destination of the Hepatitis B reagent kit!"
"Even if it's to be gifted to the Western Medicine department!"
The scene fell silent!
Except for the companions in Li Muya's laboratory, everyone else was stunned!
Their eyes on Chen Nan were filled with shock!
Who the hell is this guy?
Why did he invent such a great invention as soon as he arrived at Tsinghua?
I'm so envious!
Liu Mang said, "Since Dean Li also supports Chen Nan representing the TCM department and competing with us, I'll go back now and inform our department's leadership of this news!"
Chen Nan spoke, "Wait a moment!"
Liu Mang smiled, "Is junior Chen Nan trying to go back on his word?"
Chen Nan replied, "You mentioned stakes earlier... the Hepatitis B reagent kit is our TCM department's stake. May I presumptuously ask, if the Western Medicine department loses, what will you offer as stakes?"
Liu Mang's face was full of arrogance, "Our Western Medicine department should not lose!"
Chen Nan said dismissively, "Nothing is absolute. After all, you just said you 'shouldn't' lose, but what if you do?"
Liu Mang asked, "What do you want to do?"
Chen Nan thought for a moment and said, "How about this, if your Western Medicine department loses, you will publicly issue a statement, admitting that TCM is superior to Western Medicine!"
"Say that Western Medicine is a branch of TCM!"
"When it comes to treating illnesses and saving lives, it's still TCM!"
He said with a cold smile, "Do you dare to gamble?"