"The revolution has just begun, do not be too hasty, everyone!"
Seeing Zhang Fenglin, Shen Tonghe, Wei Datong, and others looking worried, Ding Huixiang was indifferent. He waved his hand and chuckled, "I believe Sima Wentang's so-called reforms to their Capital Chinese Medicine Association are just a temporary decision he made to target us. One's true nature cannot be easily changed. As long as we stick to our original intentions, we will absolutely not be defeated by them."
"Yes, Old Ding is right."
Jiang Yichun nodded in agreement. Wan Yunting, along with Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao sitting beside him, also nodded. Gu Yuanbai chuckled, "What's most important for us now is to build up our team, make it stronger, do our own jobs well, act for the public good, save lives, and promote our Chinese medicine. That is what is most important for us at this stage!"
"Old Gu is right."
Meng Kang said, "For now, let's not concern ourselves with what Sima Wentang and their Capital Chinese Medicine Association are doing. The purpose of establishing the Lingnan Chinese Medicine Association is to make the public recognize Chinese medicine again, inherit Chinese medicine, revive Chinese medicine, and then promote Chinese medicine!"
"Old Meng said it so well..."
These words excited Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao, who couldn't help but applaud. Wan Yunting also quickly put down his bowls and chopsticks and excitedly clapped, saying, "Old Meng, your words are the original intention of us learning Chinese medicine."
"That's why, little Wan, you are now the vice-chairman of our association, and also the leader of your generation. Promoting our Chinese medicine and letting the whole world know about it is your task as the youth. You must shoulder this responsibility," said Shen Tonghe of Min Province, pointing at Wan Yunting, Gu Luotang, and the others with a gentle smile.
"Don't worry, President Shen, we will definitely live up to your expectations," Qi Miaomiao said with a giggle.
"Heh heh, you're the only one who knows how to talk, little girl."
Ding Huixiang pointed at Qi Miaomiao and then chuckled, "Miaomiao, do you have a boyfriend? What do you think of my grandson, Ding Zipeng?"
Ding Huixiang's sudden change of topic caught Wan Yunting, Gu Luotang, and Gu Yuanbai off guard.
"Oh, Old Ding, why are you asking me all of a sudden?"
Qi Miaomiao's pretty face flushed. This was not the first time Ding Huixiang had asked. He had asked her privately when he came to Hua Du City for a meeting and saw Qi Miaomiao. "Even if you want to find a girlfriend for your grandson, you should ask my senior sister!"
"Miaomiao..."
Gu Luotang, sitting next to Wan Yunting, flushed deeply. She playfully hit Qi Miaomiao, chiding, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Oh, senior sister, I'm praising how excellent you are," Qi Miaomiao giggled, making Wan Yunting smile.
Ding Huixiang looked at Gu Luotang and waved his hand, saying, "It's precisely because Luotang is too excellent that my grandson isn't worthy of her."
"Oh, so you're saying I'm not good enough and am worthy of your precious grandson?"
Qi Miaomiao gave Ding Huixiang a subtle glance and pouted, "Grandpa Ding, your words have offended me. I'm very unhappy."
"Haha..."
Jiang Yichun, Meng Kang, Shen Tonghe, and Wei Datong reacted and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Ding Huixiang also realized his words were inappropriate and pointed at Qi Miaomiao helplessly, "Such a glib-tongued girl, forget it, forget it."
"Heh heh, thank you for your favor, Grandpa Ding." Qi Miaomiao giggled again, making Wan Yunting find it amusing.
Gu Yuanbai coughed lightly, and Qi Miaomiao stuck out her little tongue, not daring to speak carelessly again.
"Little Wan, what did Mayor Hu say when you approached her before?" Gu Yuanbai then asked.
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "I visited Elder Ma earlier, and Mayor Hu basically supports us."
"Elder Ma? Could it be Ma Jianguo?"
Jiang Yichun and Gu Yuanbai and others were surprised. Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "Yes, Elder Ma's son is the warden of Hua Du Prison. Elder Ma was ill, and I cured him, so Elder Ma and I have a good relationship."
"Mayor Hu is also Elder Ma's student. We even went to his home for dinner the day before yesterday and discussed our association. Therefore, Elder Ma and Mayor Hu both very much support and approve of our establishment of the Lingnan Chinese Medicine Association."
"That's great."
When everyone heard that even Ma Jianguo supported the Lingnan Chinese Medicine Association, Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun were very pleased.
One had to know that Ma Jianguo was formerly the top leader of the Lingnan Provincial Committee. His words carried more weight than Mayor Hu's.
"With the support of the higher-ups, our Chinese Medicine Association has a foothold in Lingnan Province. As long as we develop well, we will surely be able to persevere under Sima Wentang's suppression," Zhang Fenglin said with a smile.
"Also, our policy of supporting rural healthcare needs the approval of the higher-ups. It would be best if we could secure some funds for us, which would also strengthen our rural medical reform and support," Jiang Yichun said.
"I will go to the city government tomorrow to talk to the relevant departments about this matter," Gu Yuanbai said.
Wan Yunting thought for a moment and said, "Old Gu, I want to establish a foundation to sponsor our association with some funds to cover our daily operational costs and the funding for rural support policies. What do you think?"
His words made everyone look at him. Gu Yuanbai's old eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "Your idea is good. We should establish such a foundation. If the higher-ups don't approve the funds, we will still have something for emergencies."
"Then I'll sponsor five million."
Shen Tonghe spoke first, directly offering five million.
"Wow, as expected of the Shen family from Min Province, such generosity."
Ding Huixiang turned to look at the refined and elegant Shen Tonghe and gave him a thumbs-up. The latter smiled gently and waved his hand.
After all, the Shen family in Min Province was a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and also involved in the medicinal materials business, so their wealth was naturally substantial.
"I'm just a pharmacist. My family's assets are only a few hundred thousand. I'll sponsor two hundred thousand," Ding Huixiang said with a smile.
Gu Yuanbai waved his hand and said, "Old Ding, this foundation is not something everyone must contribute to. You really don't have to do this."
"Oh, I'm also a member of the association, and I should contribute my share."
Ding Huixiang chuckled, "If it weren't for my old lady being strict with me, I could have taken another hundred thousand in personal savings."
"Haha..."
These words made Jiang Yichun and Wei Datong laugh. Wan Yunting, Gu Luotang, and Qi Miaomiao were also chuckling, finding the elder Mrs. Ding quite amusing.
Then, Meng Kang, Zhang Fenglin, and others also expressed their willingness to sponsor. However, they were all ordinary doctors, unlike Shen Tonghe who had substantial family wealth, so everyone contributed what they could, and there was no need for comparison.
"Brother Yunting, how much do you plan to sponsor?" Qi Miaomiao then turned to Wan Yunting and asked.
Jiang Yichun said with a smile, "Little Wan, just contribute a token amount. Your salary in our Chinese Medicine Department is not high. You should save some money for marrying a wife later."
"Haha, young people, work hard and earn money. Establish your own small family before thinking about the larger one!" Ding Huixiang said with a smile.
Although Wan Yunting was famous now, everyone usually saw him driving a silver sedan around. Therefore, everyone thought he was just an ordinary young person working as a doctor in the Southern Chinese Medicine Department, earning a salary of only ten to twenty thousand a month.
Thus, Ding Huixiang and Zhang Fenglin and the others did not expect Wan Yunting to sponsor much to the association's fund.
Wan Yunting thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I'll sponsor one hundred million!"
"What, one hundred million?"
Ding Huixiang, Wei Datong, and the others were so shocked by Wan Yunting's words that their jaws nearly dropped.
Even the two elderly gentlemen, Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, were stunned, their old eyes looking at Wan Yunting in disbelief...