The next day, sensational news shook the entire nation!
The phrase "poisonous textbooks" instantly went viral across news networks. Many elementary school textbooks in various regions contained distorted content, drawing the attention of the entire populace.
Within a single day, the incident escalated intensely. Numerous netizens dug up all the negative information about Cao Yun and Chen Wenxuan, posting it online and triggering widespread public outcry.
Concurrently, the Beijing Literary Association and other associations issued responses, completely revoking Cao Yun and Chen Wenxuan's positions within the literary circles.
Relevant authorities also summoned Cao Yun and Chen Wenxuan for investigation!
However, everyone understood that Cao Yun and Chen Wenxuan were merely pawns. Those who wished to undermine Chinese culture were still hidden in the shadows.
Of course, the authorities would also follow the leads from Cao Yun and Chen Wenxuan to uncover more "fifty-cent army" individuals...
Meanwhile, amidst the nationwide sensation of poisonous textbooks, local Beijing news also reported on an incident from a few days prior: Wan Yunting's rescue of six poisoned children in the emergency department of Beijing People's Hospital.
This news was based on interviews with the parents of the six poisoned children, primarily praising Wan Yunting's superb medical skills. When the hospital had declared the children beyond hope, it was Wan Yunting who, through acupuncture, managed to pull the six children back from the brink of death.
In essence, this news report focused on Wan Yunting's medical prowess...
At the same time, some parents also sarcastically criticized Liu He, the Vice Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Association, even vehemently denouncing him as a quack.
The news report immediately garnered attention from his peers in the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine community.
At this moment, at the Liu Residence.
"Damn it, no matter the cost, get this news taken down immediately. Hurry!"
Liu He, standing in a courtyard, roared into his phone at the person on the other end. After hanging up, he was so furious that he smashed his phone, startling Xue Xialan, who was sitting beside him. She said, "Don't get so angry..."
"How can I not be angry?"
Liu He turned and roared at Xue Xialan.
"What good is shouting?"
Just then, Liu Pingyi entered, his face stern, and reprimanded him.
Liu He turned, and Xue Xialan quickly rose to greet him, "Grandpa Liu..."
"Yes, Xialan, don't be upset."
Liu Pingyi comforted Xue Xialan, then admonished Liu He, "Your abilities are insufficient; who can you blame?"
Liu He retorted indignantly, "Grandpa, why are you speaking up for others?"
"Isn't that the case?" Liu Pingyi pointed at him and said angrily.
Liu He's face turned ashen with anger. He said aggrievedly, "Yes, in terms of medical skills, I admit I can't compare to Wan Yunting. But what could I do? I didn't know Wan Yunting would be at the hospital that afternoon."
Xue Xialan helped Liu Pingyi to sit down. He waved his hand, saying, "Alright, don't explain these things to me. I've heard from Liu Tai. I can only say you're unlucky to have encountered Wan Yunting."
Liu He stepped forward, squatted down, placed his hands on Liu Pingyi's knees, and said anxiously, "Grandpa, we must find a way. This news favors Wan Yunting, and it's detrimental to me."
Liu Pingyi glanced at him and said, "Don't worry. I will discuss it with Old Xue and Old Li later."
"Also, you don't need to worry about this news affecting you. Most people in the entire Chinese Medicine Association now recognize you. No matter how skilled Wan Yunting is, his character has already become an issue."
"Therefore, he will never return to our field of Chinese medicine in this lifetime."
Hearing this, Liu He finally relaxed. He stood up and said, "As long as Gu Yuanbai steps down and I become the association's chairman, Wan Yunting will never be able to return."
Meanwhile, Wan Yunting, who was at home taking care of Fang Yanxi, also saw this news. He specifically called Su Ke'er to ask about the condition of the children. Ke'er informed him that the six children had already been discharged from the hospital.
Just then, a servant entered and said, "Young Master, someone is here to see you."
"Oh, who is it?"
Wan Yunting, who was in the garden accompanying Fang Yanxi and his mother, asked.
The servant replied, "They say they've come to thank you and have brought five children with them."
Wan Yunting's expression froze. He immediately understood and beckoned, "Let them in."
The servant nodded and turned to leave. Xia Xiangyun asked, "Who is it?"
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "Perhaps the parents of those children."
A moment later, the servant led in five couples, each holding a child and carrying a load of gifts. They followed the servant in, looking somewhat apprehensive. Upon seeing Wan Yunting, the five couples' faces were filled with excitement, and they all exclaimed, "Mr. Wan..."
Wan Yunting stood up to greet them, smiling, "Dear parents, why have you come?"
A middle-aged man among them, named Gu Shunyan, said with great emotion, "Mr. Wan, we, the parents, have come together to thank you for saving our children. We hope you will accept these small tokens of our appreciation..."
As he spoke, the parents presented the gifts they had specifically purchased. Wan Yunting quickly declined, "You are too kind. I cannot accept these things."
"No, Mr. Wan. Although they are not precious, we know you are not lacking. This is all our heartfelt sincerity. We hope you will accept it..."
As the parents spoke, they placed their gifts on a nearby table. Seeing this, Wan Yunting could only accept them reluctantly. He looked at the five children and noted that the only family missing was that of Liu He's cousin, Liu Tai.
"Come, let me take the children's pulses to see how they are recovering," Wan Yunting said, sitting down and beckoning the five children with a smile.
Gu Shunyan immediately brought his son over for Wan Yunting to examine his pulse, saying, "Mr. Wan, it's a pity that with such excellent medical skills, you are no longer practicing medicine."
"Yes. Compared to the doctors in the Chinese medicine departments of hospitals and those in the Liu Ping Hall, their skills are all just puffed up. When faced with serious illnesses, they are incapable of treating them."
"If Mr. Wan hadn't been there that day, these children would have been in grave danger," Gu Shunyan's wife also said to Fang Yanxi and Xia Xiangyun.
"Exactly. Mr. Wan's miraculous skill of reviving the dying should be used to treat patients who truly need it, instead of letting those incompetent quacks sit on high seats every day, deceiving and exploiting us patients."
"Indeed..."
These words were echoed by all the parents.
As Wan Yunting took the children's pulses, he shook his head and smiled, "You can't say that, everyone. There are still good doctors."
"Mr. Wan, you are too modest."
Gu Shunyan said, "We've all seen the news and understand why you were stripped of your position as Chairman of the Chinese Medicine Association. In our opinion, regardless of whether it's called orthodox or unorthodox, as long as it can save lives and cure illnesses, it is correct!"
"That's right. Those so-called orthodox medical techniques haven't shown any ability to cure patients. Moreover, everyone in the country knows your character, Mr. Wan. You are an upright person, unlike those wicked individuals who commit heinous acts against society!"
The parents chimed in one after another. Gu Shunyan said, "In short, we believe in Mr. Wan's character."
The other parents nodded in agreement. Fang Yanxi and Xia Xiangyun, sitting to the side, felt relieved seeing that all these parents supported Wan Yunting.
"Thank you all," Wan Yunting said, after examining the five children. "The toxins in the children's bodies have all been cleared, and they are fine."
"Yes, it is we who should be thanking you," Gu Shunyan and the other parents said with smiles.
Gu Shunyan and his wife exchanged glances, then cautiously said, "Mr. Wan, can I ask you a favor?"
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "Tell me, and I'll see if I can manage it."
Gu Shunyan and his wife were delighted. "It's nothing else. We want to ask you to see my mother. She's been suffering from rheumatism in her waist. She's seen many doctors at the hospital and consulted many Chinese medicine practitioners, but her waist condition has never been cured. Therefore, we want to ask Mr. Wan for help."
"So that's what it is. Of course. Please bring your mother here later."
Upon hearing that it was to treat someone else, Wan Yunting naturally did not refuse, as he enjoyed treating patients.
Moreover, he had been bored staying at home with Fang Yanxi these past few days and wanted to find something else to do.
"That's wonderful. It's still early. I'll go back and pick up my mother right away to ask you to see her." Gu Shunyan was overjoyed when Wan Yunting agreed.
"Mr. Wan, my father has a stomach ailment, and many doctors couldn't cure it. Can I also bring him here for you to see?" another parent excitedly asked.
"Of course."
Seeing this, Wan Yunting smiled and said, "Saving lives and curing illnesses is my duty as a doctor. Please bring them over."
"Good, good, good. I'll go back and pick them up now..."
Gu Shunyan and the other parents, with joy, quickly said their goodbyes and left to pick up their parents to be treated by Wan Yunting.
Watching the parents leave, Fang Yanxi turned to Wan Yunting and smiled, "Why don't you open your own clinic?"
"Hmm, Yanxi, you've actually reminded me!"
Wan Yunting's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Opening a Chinese medicine clinic is a great idea. How did I not think of this before?"
Fang Yanxi, however, was taken aback and asked, "You're not serious about opening one, are you?"
"Yes, I am."
Wan Yunting stood up excitedly and smiled, "With my medical skills, opening a Chinese medicine clinic is more than enough. In fact, I can even make a comeback in the field of Chinese medicine!"
Fang Yanxi and Xia Xiangyun exchanged glances as they saw he was serious. "But didn't they already revoke your medical license?"
"If not, I'll get a new one."
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "I'll ask Elder Gu for help later to secretly get me a medical license and the relevant permits to open a clinic. We can't let people like Liu He know. I'll quietly get them set up first, and then give them a big surprise!"
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Fang Yanxi didn't say anything more. She knew that the man had been feeling restless at home recently, and now that he had the idea of opening a clinic, she decided to let him pursue it as long as he was happy.
Following this, Gu Shunyan and the other parents brought their unwell parents to be treated by Wan Yunting.
Wan Yunting, who had not treated patients like this for a long time, happily saw Gu Shunyan's parents, finally prescribing them medication and instructions to decoct and take it, with a follow-up appointment in a week.