Chapter 1042 A Dinner Invitation
Zhang Lao waved his hand, and a group of security personnel swarmed forward, holding police batons and expelling all the Korean doctors present.
As they were being escorted out, the security personnel also got rough. Those Koreans were too arrogant, daring to be so aggressive in Xia Guo, they were practically asking for trouble!
"Mr. Chen, you have saved the traditional Chinese medicine community of Jiangnan Province, and you have saved the traditional Chinese medicine community of Xia Guo!"
Old Zhang looked at Chen Xuan and said with a smile.
Others also bowed and greeted Chen Xuan. Those who had accused Chen Xuan of being arrogant earlier quickly apologized to him.
In an instant, Chen Xuan became a figure that everyone could not afford to associate with.
"You are all too kind. I merely did what a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner should do, nothing remarkable."
Chen Xuan's words were indeed true.
As a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, how could he stand by and watch a Korean doctor run rampant?
If it weren't for Su Gan's instructions, he would have dealt with the King of Korean Medicine, Park Jin-guk, long ago. He had thought there might be someone in Jiangnan Province who could contend with Park Jin-guk, but he never expected that in the end, he would still have to step in.
Upon hearing these humble words, everyone felt deeply ashamed. As if to make up for the previous news, each of them spared no words in praising Chen Xuan to the heavens.
It was as if Chen Xuan was the rising star of the traditional Chinese medicine community of Xia Guo, no, the pillar of the traditional Chinese medicine community of Xia Guo!
At this moment, Old Zhang also understood a truth: clinging to Chen Xuan's leg would bring him benefits.
He also felt a sense of lingering fear. Fortunately, he had always stood by Chen Xuan's side. In fact, there were countless times in between when he had hesitated for a moment and wanted to betray Chen Xuan, but he had gritted his teeth and persevered.
Now, it seemed that all his persistence was worth it!
"Mr. Chen, do you have time later?"
Suddenly, an old man in his seventies, leaning on a cane, walked out from the crowd, smiling sheepishly.
His name was Zhao Zhongliang, an old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner from the same era as Song Yanwang. Although he was not well-known now, in those days, he was absolutely a famous old doctor sought after by major wealthy individuals.
"What is it?"
Chen Xuan frowned and asked Zhao Zhongliang.
"Hahaha, nothing much. It's just that my old bones have some medical questions and I'd like to ask Mr. Chen for advice!"
Zhao Zhongliang said with a smile, "I wonder if Mr. Chen would do me the honor? The sky is getting late, why don't you come to my residence for a meal, and we can chat while we eat?"
Upon hearing this, the others looked at Zhao Zhongliang with disdain.
Why was this old fellow so cunning? How did he manage to get ahead?
Everyone knew that eating was secondary, and asking for medical advice was just an excuse. The real purpose was to curry favor with Chen Xuan!
"Eat a meal?"
Chen Xuan immediately understood what was going on and couldn't help but frown.
"I wonder if Mr. Chen would be willing?"
Zhao Zhongliang said hurriedly, "Mr. Chen, I have three chefs at my residence, and their cooking is very delicious. You will definitely be satisfied."
Before Chen Xuan could even open his mouth, an old man with a large beard grabbed Chen Xuan's wrist, "Mr. Chen, what are three chefs? I have eight chefs at my residence, all of whom are national banquet chefs. Why don't you come and eat at our place instead!"
Seeing that this old man with a large beard was trying to snatch Chen Xuan away from him, Zhao Zhongliang's face sank, "Old Shi, aren't you going too far?"
This old man with a large beard was as famous as Zhao Zhongliang among old traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and even Old Zhang had to show him some respect. However, Zhao Zhongliang was not afraid of him.
"Where we eat is up to Mr. Chen's wishes!" the old man with the large beard said with confidence.
Zhao Zhongliang was so angry that he pounded his cane on the ground.
"Haha, although my home doesn't have that many chefs, it's still very unique. Why don't you try our home's cooking?" someone bravely said.
Where there was one, there was a second. Others also spoke up, inviting Chen Xuan to dinner.
Chen Xuan looked at the people inviting him to dinner and felt distressed.
Refusing all of them would not be good, and accepting all of them would not be possible given the limited time. If he had to queue up for meals with so many people, he wouldn't finish within a month. It was too difficult!
At this moment, Young Master Lu jumped out and said coldly, "Mr. Chen is not free. He still has to go to Renxin Medical Clinic to see patients. We can discuss this later!"
He naturally saw what Chen Xuan was thinking. Chen Xuan didn't want to go to dinner at all, so he stepped forward to help Chen Xuan out of the predicament.
"Ah?"
Everyone was shocked and looked at Chen Xuan, surprised that a divine doctor of Chen Xuan's caliber still had to personally treat patients.
When they were famous, they were already high and mighty, only treating difficult and complicated illnesses.
While everyone was stunned, Chen Xuan, along with Young Master Lu and Old Man Lu, slipped away!
"Damn, Mr. Chen is gone!" suddenly someone noticed Chen Xuan's disappearance and shouted.
Others looked around and saw that Chen Xuan's figure was nowhere to be seen. They immediately sighed with regret.
Suddenly, someone had a thought and said hurriedly, "Since Mr. Chen is going to Renxin Medical Clinic to treat patients, if we find a way to get involved, perhaps we can also befriend Mr. Chen!"
Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to have been struck by a petrification spell, their eyes flashing with light, as if they had found a way to befriend Chen Xuan.
Outside the Medical Association, Chen Xuan felt a bead of sweat on his forehead, "These guys are too terrifying. They are all so old, why are they still so shameless?"
Upon hearing this, Old Man Lu deeply agreed and said indignantly, "Exactly. Those old guys are half-dead, yet they still want to curry favor with you, and they are so persistent. They are truly shameless."
Young Master Lu blinked and said in a low voice, "Grandpa, you're not that young either. Why don't you stop competing with me for the spot of Chen Xuan's direct disciple?"
"Shut up!"
Old Man Lu's face instantly turned red, and he was both ashamed and angry. He slapped Young Master Lu on the head and scolded him angrily, "I am your grandfather, and you are going to lecture me?"
Young Master Lu felt like crying but had no tears, "......"
Aren't you the same as those old fellows?
Old Man Lu, fearing that Chen Xuan would be angry, patted his chest and said, "Mr. Chen, I am not that kind of person."
Chen Xuan chuckled, "......"
However, Old Man Lu's character was indeed good.
"Mr. Chen defeated the King of Korean Medicine, Park Jin-guk. From now on, I can walk sideways in Jiangnan Province!" Young Master Lu couldn't help but exclaim, inadvertently flattering Chen Xuan.
"You only know how to cause trouble, walking sideways. However, it is certain that with Mr. Chen defeating the King of Korean Medicine, Park Jin-guk, our Renxin Medical Clinic becoming the number one medical clinic in Jiangnan Province is a sure thing. As for Mr. Chen, Jiangnan Province can probably no longer contain him!"
Old Man Lu glanced at Young Master Lu disdainfully, sighing seemingly naturally.
Upon hearing this, Young Master Lu's expression stiffened, and he gave Old Man Lu a thumbs-up.
Grandpa, in terms of medical skills, I am your grandson. In terms of flattery, I am also your grandson! Your level of flattery is too high!
"Alright, stop the nonsense. Let's head back to the medical clinic." Chen Xuan said with a helpless expression.
Just as Chen Xuan and his group were preparing to return to Renxin Medical Clinic, a voice rang out, "Mr. Chen, please wait!"