"Why?"
Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun looked at Wan Yunting in confusion. He smiled and said, "Actually, there's no need to hide the fact that we're re-establishing the association. We'll eventually have to openly compete with the Sima family in the capital. It's better to publicly break away from the Sima family and create our own association while the public opinion storm is still ongoing. This way, we might even gain recognition from others around us!"
This statement made Gu Yuanbai raise an eyebrow. He looked at Wan Yunting and said, "Little Wan, that's a very bold idea. But have you considered that with our current strength, we can't confront the Sima family head-on?"
"I know."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "It's important to secretly establish the association and preserve our strength. But by publicly creating our own association during this time when public opinion is unfavorable to the Sima family, aren't we precisely striking a heavy blow to them?"
"Little Wan's intention is to add fuel to the fire regarding this matter of Sima Hongyun, and push the Sima family to the forefront?" Jiang Yichun's old eyes lit up, seeming to understand Wan Yunting's bold idea.
"Yes, to give them an unexpected blow!"
Wan Yunting picked up the teapot and poured tea into Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun's cups, smiling, "Also, we need to create public opinion and dig up the Sima family's hidden scandals!"
"I believe the public's eyes are sharp now. Coupled with the Sima Hongyun incident, it's already causing significant negative impact on the Sima family. If we dig up a few more of their scandals and completely tarnish the Sima family's reputation, the situation will then be in our favor!"
"Good, Little Wan, your idea is excellent."
Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, having understood, became excited. They hadn't expected this young man to be so daring, courageous, and strategic.
If they proceeded with Wan Yunting's plan, the Sima family would have no time to interfere with matters in Huadu City.
This would then allow Gu Yuanbai and the others to gain space for developing their association!
"However, Little Wan, digging up the Sima family's scandals is no easy task. Even if we find something, with the Sima family's capabilities, they will quickly be able to quell such public opinion." Jiang Yichun said, "Take the Sima Hongyun incident for example. The Sima family made him publicly apologize the next day and stripped him of his vice-chairman position, all to protect their family's reputation."
"Elder Jiang, Elder Gu, you can rest assured about this."
Wan Yunting put down his teacup and smiled confidently, "As long as there are valid and substantiated scandals concerning the Sima family, I guarantee we'll have their scandals dominating major online news headlines every day!"
Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun were stunned and exchanged glances, wondering where Wan Yunting's confidence came from.
"For now, let's hold a meeting as soon as possible to discuss the establishment of our association." Wan Yunting did not reveal too much of his resources to Jiang Yichun and Gu Yuanbai.
Gu Yuanbai said, "I'll contact the members of various associations in our Lingnan Province shortly. Regardless of whether they come, we will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon in our association's office building. Those who attend with sincerity will become members of our newly established Traditional Chinese Medicine Association in the future. As for those who don't come, we won't proactively invite them to join later."
"Agreed."
Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun nodded.
Then, Gu Yuanbai looked at him and smiled, "Little Wan, establishing our own Lingnan Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Association was your idea. You must understand that this path will be arduous, and we don't know if it will succeed in the future!"
"Although Elder Jiang and I, these old bones, are here to support it for now, the future ultimately belongs to you young people. Therefore, I am determined that once we establish the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, you will be the vice-chairman!"
This statement made Wan Yunting freeze. He quickly shook his head and said, "No, Elder Gu, the chairman and vice-chairman should be you and Elder Jiang. How can I be? No, no..."
"Ah, Little Wan, you cannot refuse."
Jiang Yichun waved his hand to stop him and said earnestly, "Old Gu is right. The future is your world. I understand Old Gu's intention in making you vice-chairman now is for you to shoulder this responsibility early on, to set an example for the younger generation!"
"Yes, what Old Jiang said is correct."
Gu Yuanbai nodded and said seriously to Wan Yunting, "Both in character and medical skill, you are the most outstanding among the younger generation in Lingnan Province. Therefore, you must step forward and lead the new generation to move forward. Even if we old folks fall, if you young people can stand up, we will be at peace."
"So, Little Wan, you must take on this responsibility." Jiang Yichun also nodded and said solemnly to him.
This time, Wan Yunting fell silent. He truly hadn't expected Gu Yuanbai to appoint him as the vice-chairman of the new Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. At the same time, he understood the high regard Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun had for him.
"Little Wan, with greater ability comes greater responsibility."
Gu Yuanbai looked at him and said very solemnly, "Among your generation, I truly cannot think of anyone else who is competent for this role. Therefore, you must agree to take on this burden."
Wan Yunting looked up. Facing the solemn gazes of Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun, he finally nodded and said firmly, "Elder Gu, Elder Jiang, I promise you. From now on, I will lead our association to put Traditional Chinese Medicine on the path of rejuvenation and make it flourish!"
"Good..."
This statement was inspiring, making Jiang Yichun and Gu Yuanbai unable to help but pat the armrests of their chairs and laugh happily, "Little Wan, with your words, we are relieved."
Gu Yuanbai stood up and said, "Alright, I won't disturb you any further with your work. I'll go back now and notify everyone about the meeting tomorrow afternoon."
"Okay, Elder Gu, I'll see you out..."
Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun got up and saw Gu Yuanbai downstairs. They chatted for a few more sentences at the door before Gu Yuanbai left.
When Wan Yunting and Jiang Yichun returned to the second floor, Li Chengde and Dai Qiuyue had also finished seeing the patients who had queued in the afternoon. It was already six o'clock in the afternoon, and they were about to get off work.
"Qiuyue, thank you for your hard work." Jiang Yichun said with a smile.
Dai Qiuyue did not speak but nodded. Her eyes, however, were constantly fixed on Wan Yunting, as she hadn't seen him all day due to attending to patients.
"Xiao Yan, is there anyone left downstairs?"
Li Chengde called out to Sister Yan on the first floor. Hearing that there was no one left downstairs, Jiang Yichun said to Wan Yunting and Dai Qiuyue with a smile, "Little Wan, Qiuyue, thank you for your hard work today. You can finish early. If there are any more patients later, I'll have Director Li handle them."
"Go on."
Li Chengde also waved his hand. Wan Yunting had seen the most patients today, followed by Dai Qiuyue.
"Alright, thank you, Director Li."
Wan Yunting did not decline, as he had an engagement at Fang Yanxi's house that evening.
After saying goodbye, Jiang Yichun and Li Chengde returned to their offices. They needed to discuss matters related to the establishment of the association.
"Yunting, let's go out for dinner."
Dai Qiuyue called out to Wan Yunting, who was about to go downstairs. However, he smiled and said, "Qiuyue, I'm going to a friend's house tonight. I'll treat you next time. Goodbye for now."
Without giving Dai Qiuyue a chance to speak, Wan Yunting quickly went downstairs and dashed to the adjacent hospital to pick up his car, fearing that Dai Qiuyue might also follow him into his car.
Dai Qiuyue also understood that he was deliberately keeping his distance from her...