"Exactly, we must make such despicable and insidious fellows pay the price!"
"We need a result!"
"This matter must be investigated thoroughly, from beginning to end!"
"Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has always been low-key. After finally developing a research achievement as beneficial as the Hepatitis B testing kit, they were framed and slandered by some people with ulterior motives. Such methods are not fit to be human, let alone the head of the Western Medicine department!" The masses' anger remained unquenched!
Even many students from the Western Medicine department were filled with dissatisfaction! Even if they looked down on TCM, using such despicable means to covet the Hepatitis B testing kit developed by TCM was shameful and beneath them!
Li Muya stood up and walked to Chen Nan's side, addressing the vast crowd: "Thank you all for your trust and recognition of TCM. I won't deny that many people have held prejudices against TCM before!"
"However, the fact that the treasures passed down by our ancestors have not been abandoned in this era is enough to show that TCM has its extraordinary aspects!"
"Actually, whether it's TCM or Western Medicine!"
"As long as it can cure the people's illnesses and relieve them of their suffering, it deserves respect!"
"We TCM practitioners have never thought of competing for victory or superiority!"
"Because our opponents are the diseases that have yet to be conquered, they are death!"
"Not our own countrymen!"
As these words were spoken, cheers erupted from the audience! Li Muya's words revealed the breadth of vision of TCM! Although she didn't utter a single vulgar word, she completely discredited Western Medicine. After all, women are vengeful creatures! Even Li Muya was no exception!
Dong Jianjun smiled and said, "Principal Li, I heard that your TCM department has a research achievement that will change the destiny of humanity. Won't you take this opportunity to reveal it to everyone?"
"What? A research achievement that will change human destiny?"
"Could it be that they've conquered some form of cancer?"
The audience was in an uproar, and even the news reporters' eyes lit up! This was definitely a sensational headline! Li Muya shot a displeased glance at Dong Jianjun. She had privately discussed the progress of the project with him, but she never expected him to reveal it in public! Although she believed the special Hepatitis B drug was miraculous, it had not yet undergone the second phase of clinical trials, so she dared not make any grand pronouncements! Now, seeing so many excited faces, she knew she had to say something! Taking a deep breath, Li Muya revealed a faint smile: "That project is still in the research and development phase, and I cannot reveal too much at this time!"
"Seven days later, at ten in the morning, I will hold a press conference to announce the progress of that research project!"
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, our TCM department will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine!"
The crowd below became excited! Those watching the live broadcast were ecstatic! It was well known that the Nobel Prize in Medicine was not easily won. To receive such an award, one had to make outstanding contributions, develop drugs that benefited humanity, or have significant inventions. To date, Da Xia had produced eleven Nobel laureates! And there had only been one Nobel laureate in Medicine! If a second Nobel laureate in Medicine were to emerge, it would not only be a blessing for the TCM department but also a boon for humanity!
Dong Jianjun smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then we shall await the press conference in a week! I also hope that members of the media will come to witness this grand occasion!"
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The competition has concluded! Chen Nan had overwhelmingly defeated the five prodigies from the Western Medicine department! With his own strength, he had vividly demonstrated the marvels of TCM! Whether it was diagnosing patients or treating them with acupuncture, he had achieved unprecedented brilliance! Countless people developed a strong interest in TCM! Today's competition also changed the aspirations of many students considering medical school. And this night was destined to belong to Chen Nan! No celebrity's popularity could surpass his. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was a household name! Li Muya, using her own funds, arranged a lavish dinner to reward all the teachers and students of the department! After all, the joy and honor of today belonged to all the teachers and students of the TCM department!
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Meanwhile! In Dong Jianjun's office!
"Director Xue, why has it come to this?"
"Why didn't you tell me about the bet earlier?"
"Do you know how much you've disgraced Western Medicine?"
Dong Jianjun was furious: "This incident has had an extremely negative impact on the institution, and the school leadership is very angry! You must be severely punished for this!"
Xue Ruiguang looked like a deflated ball! He knew that when the TCM department defeated Western Medicine, his fate was sealed!
Xue Ruiguang looked dejected: "Principal Dong, this was my fault. I have nothing to say and am willing to submit my resignation!" One was expulsion, the other was voluntary resignation! Although the outcome was the same, this would salvage some of his dwindling dignity!
Dong Jianjun sighed: "Actually, I didn't want you to leave, but things have developed to this point, and it's beyond my control!"
"I hope you don't blame me!"
"Well, go write your resignation letter. I'll work overtime, and I'll approve it once you're done!"
Xue Ruiguang's face immediately turned green! It was said that things cooled down once someone left. I'm being kicked out before I've even left? How eager are you for me to resign?
Afterward, Xue Ruiguang went to write his resignation letter. Dong Jianjun looked at it and, with a wave of his hand, signed his approval on the resignation letter!
At seven-thirty in the evening! Xue Ruiguang, carrying a box, left the Western Medicine department teaching building in despair! Although there were many students outside, no one approached him to greet him. Instead, they pointed and whispered, their eyes full of contempt! This was unbearable for him! Before this, all students would greet him warmly and call him Director Xue! Now, he felt like a rat crossing the street!
Just then! He received a call from his younger brother, Xue Ruiwu! His brother, who had always shown him reverence, was now furious: "Brother, what are you messing around with? Do you know that because of you, the company's stock has evaporated by over a billion yuan?"
A bitter feeling welled up in Xue Ruiguang's heart. He wanted to explain, but he didn't know how to start! Even if he explained, what good would it do? The loss was irreversible!
"Director Xue, perhaps I can give you a ride!" Liu Mang walked over, his expression complex! He was Xue Ruiwen's trusted subordinate and his support in the Western Medicine department! Now that Xue Ruiwen was about to leave the school, he felt reluctant!
Xue Ruiwen wore a wry smile: "I never expected that after being the director of the Western Medicine department for so many years, only you would see me off on my way out!"
Liu Mang took the box he was carrying, drove Xue Ruiguang to the parking lot, and then headed out of the campus! Xue Ruiwen sat quietly in the passenger seat, his expression gradually becoming sinister and terrifying! He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and growled: "Liu Mang, I'm not reconciled, especially not reconciled! I want to destroy the TCM department! Even if I'm ruined, I won't let them have an easy time!"
Liu Mang asked nervously, "Director Xue, what do you plan to do?"