The atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward.
He Yigu smiled, "Shall we return to the classroom? Many students are waiting for the results."
Upon hearing this, Chen Mo quickly chimed in, "Alright, Dean. Let's head back to the classroom."
As he spoke, the group began making their way towards the lecture hall.
At this moment, the lecture hall was in a state of uproar.
Everyone was speculating why Chen Mo dared to offend Dong Zijian.
After all, Dong Zijian was an authority in the field of medicine, and many of his former students were now experts in major hospitals.
By offending Dong Zijian, Chen Mo was essentially ruining his own future.
"I think this kid Chen Mo just wants to show off."
"Is there any other reason besides wanting to show off? It's a pity that Chen Mo is lifting a rock only to drop it on his own feet this time."
"If Chen Mo loses, these five years of study will have been in vain." Some students appeared worried.
Chen Mo had been the class monitor for several years, and he had quite a few classmates with whom he had good relationships.
"That's his own doing. Who is Professor Dong? Someone he can provoke?"
"But Professor Dong isn't entirely right. Traditional Chinese Medicine has always been important, and it has cured many patients over the years."
"Tsk, didn't you hear Professor Dong say that it's all hearsay, fabricated by TCM herbalists and practitioners to deceive people?"
"Not necessarily. I admit that some people deify TCM, but I know of a TCM practitioner whose skills are very good. In my hometown, he's very famous and has cured many patients."
"Then find him and bring him here. This is a great opportunity to vindicate Traditional Chinese Medicine."
The male student who had spoken earlier was rendered speechless.
He was just an intern, and he couldn't possibly invite those TCM masters.
Creak!
Just as the lecture hall was buzzing with heated discussion, the door to the lecture hall was suddenly pushed open.
The previously noisy classroom fell silent instantly.
All eyes turned towards the entrance of the lecture hall.
Soon, He Yigu, leading Chen Mo and others, entered the lecture hall and walked onto the stage.
Chen Mo originally intended to return to his seat.
However, He Yigu pulled him along towards the stage.
The crowd was puzzled. Now, they all wanted to know if the competition had concluded.
But many glanced at the time and had already formed their own conjectures.
Among the students present, there were those who were disappointed, some resigned, and others who were gloating.
Jiang Xiaohan noticed that Dong Zijian was not among those who had returned, and a slight curve appeared on her lips.
In her opinion, Chen Mo must have angered Professor Dong into leaving.
She then deliberately asked loudly, "Dean, where is Professor Dong who was teaching us earlier?"
He Yigu replied upon hearing this, "Professor Dong has already departed."
Wow!
The previously silent hall erupted in an uproar.
Jiang Xiaohan's suspicion was further confirmed. She feigned anger and looked at Chen Mo, "Chen Mo, this is all your fault! This is a professor our principal worked hard to invite to impart his knowledge to us. Because of your stubbornness and willfulness, Professor Dong left. If the school doesn't give us an explanation today, we will absolutely not agree!"
"Yes, we absolutely will not agree!"
Upon hearing that Dong Zijian had left, many people looked indignant.
As the saying goes, the professors who teach you in class are all individuals you can't possibly reach once you've left school!
"Chen Mo, why aren't you saying anything now? Weren't you rebutting quite forcefully just now?" Jiang Xiaohan scolded again.
The gazes of many people towards Chen Mo turned angry, awaiting Chen Mo's response.
Unfortunately, Chen Mo remained silent, standing there calmly.
Especially since Chen Mo's gaze towards them held a hint of mockery!
Jiang Xiaohan scoffed, "Chen Mo, you're like a dead pig that isn't afraid of boiling water. I'm telling you, if the school doesn't expel you, we won't be satisfied!"
These words immediately caused many in the audience to be taken aback.
Chang Wei and the other two stood up, "Jiang Xiaohan, you've gone too far! Chen Mo is your classmate, and your class monitor at that! And what's wrong with him vindicating Traditional Chinese Medicine?"
"Traditional Chinese Medicine? It's just a bunch of myths, it's completely useless!"
Bang!
Suddenly, a sound of a table being slammed echoed through the classroom.
The classroom instantly fell silent.
Jiang Xiaohan looked towards the front and realized that the one who had slammed the table was none other than their Dean, He Yigu!
Seeing the indignant expression on his face, Jiang Xiaohan sat back down, but a smug look appeared on her face.
She knew that Dean He was furious, and Chen Mo would surely face consequences!
Even if he wasn't expelled, he would likely receive a disciplinary action!
Thinking about how Chen Mo had ignored her earlier, and then imagining Chen Mo leaving in disgrace later, Jiang Xiaohan couldn't help but feel a surge of pleasure!
"Who told you that Traditional Chinese Medicine is useless? Those are all baseless rumors!"
However, He Yigu's subsequent words caused a deathly silence in the room!
Everyone was stunned.
They had been waiting to see Chen Mo reprimanded, but how had the situation turned around to him confronting them?
Jiang Xiaohan couldn't help but say, "But Professor Dong already said earlier that it was all hearsay, all false, all rumors?"
He Yigu pointed to Li Wanqi beside him, "Then let me tell you, Li Wanqi's heart condition has been cured! This, surely, is not a rumor, is it?"
"What!"
"Cured?!"
Everyone in the room looked utterly astonished, gazing at Li Wanqi with disbelief.
"Dean, how... how is this possible?!" Jiang Xiaohan exclaimed, her eyeballs nearly popping out.
Chang Wei and the other two stood up excitedly, "I knew it! Our Brother Mo's medical skills are extraordinary, he couldn't possibly lose!"
He Yigu continued, "As for Professor Dong's departure, it's because he lost the bet. He might be rushing back to write an article to apologize to Traditional Chinese Medicine."
For a moment, everyone's mouths were nearly agape.
Chen Mo, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, "Traditional Chinese Medicine is our traditional culture, and it is a treasure left by our ancestors. I also hope that more people can be exposed to TCM, learn TCM culture, and combine it with Western medicine, using integrated Chinese and Western medical techniques to treat patients. Such results are the best."
"Doctors speak of seriousness and rigor. To abandon thousands of years of inheritance based on hearsay, what's the difference between that and betraying one's teachers and ancestors? You must know that Traditional Chinese Medicine predates Western medicine by a thousand years. The principle of 'existence implies reason' is something I hope everyone can understand!"
"Crash!"
Li Wanqi took the lead, followed by enthusiastic applause.
From below the stage, all the students also began to clap thunderously.
The students who had previously targeted Chen Mo hung their heads in shame.
Jiang Xiaohan's expression, however, turned extremely unsightly.