"So, when our Vice Chairman Kim Jae-won proposed visiting China and inviting you to this traditional medicine exchange conference, I supported it, as it represents the sincerity of our Korean Medicine Association," Zheng Minji said, turning to look at Wan Yunting with a smile.
Wan Yunting narrowed his eyes, glanced at Zheng Minji, and chuckled, "So, Chairman Zheng, you're not very familiar with the Sima family?"
Zheng Minji nodded and smiled, "I've had contact, but I'm not really familiar. However, I heard that your Chinese Health Commission dismissed Sima Wentang from his chairmanship and appointed him to take over. Does this mean the Sima family has gotten into trouble in China?"
"Something like that."
Wan Yunting smiled but didn't want to say too much. After all, the troubles Sima Wentang got into could be found with a simple news search.
"We've arrived."
Soon, Zheng Minji led Wan Yunting, Li Tiangui, and their group to the temporary rest room they had arranged. He smiled and said, "Then, Chairman Wan, I'll have someone notify you at two o'clock this afternoon to head over."
"Alright, thank you, Chairman Zheng."
Wan Yunting nodded at him with a smile. After watching Zheng Minji and his entourage leave, he narrowed his eyes.
From the brief probing conversation, he analyzed that Zheng Minji likely had no real connection with the Sima family.
Of course, he wouldn't completely rule it out, but it wasn't particularly important, as he had to visit country H sooner or later…
"Elder Li, you guys go rest first. I'll make a call to Vice Chairman Gu." Wan Yunting said.
"Alright, you've had quite a bit to drink, so get some rest too. You'll be sparring in medical techniques this afternoon," Li Tiangui and Chen Jiadong advised. Everyone then went back to their respective rooms to rest.
Wan Yunting nodded, took out his phone, and called Gu Yuanbai. He informed Gu Yuanbai about Zheng Minji's proposal to establish a traditional medicine alliance. Gu Yuanbai listened and then said sternly, "Little Wan, we must secure the presidency of this alliance!"
"Mm."
Wan Yunting nodded and chuckled, "It looks like I'll have to play along nicely with them this afternoon."
Gu Yuanbai said, "Mainly, if we become the president of the alliance, we will have the initiative in the future. This is very important."
"Understood." Wan Yunting knew the importance of securing the presidency and that he couldn't be careless.
After a brief chat with Gu Yuanbai about the morning exchange conference, he hung up. Wan Yunting went into his room and sent messages to Fang Yanxi and Gu Luotang from home, as well as Su Ke'er. He also messaged Zhou Ruoxi from the Emei Sect to ask how she was doing…
After dealing with the women, it was already two o'clock in the afternoon in the blink of an eye. A young man knocked on the door to inform them to gather at the medical hall of Korean Medicine University.
Wan Yunting, Li Tiangui, and their group followed the young man to a large medical hall. Inside, various old medical artifacts of Korean medicine were displayed, making it somewhat of a museum.
The east wall of the medical hall was lined with medicinal cabinets, with hundreds of neatly arranged small cabinets containing medicinal materials from all over the world. This impressed the chairmen and presidents of the medical associations from various countries, as well as their members, with the professionalism of Korean Medicine University.
"From this aspect, country H truly attaches great importance to the protection of traditional medicine!"
Although such medical halls, similar to traditional medicine museums, were common in Chinese pharmaceutical universities, it still showed that country H had done an excellent job of protecting their Korean medicine.
"In this regard, country H and island nations are doing better than us!" Chen Jiadong agreed with a nod.
Both of these countries have received great recognition for traditional medicine from their governments and people. The atmosphere surrounding traditional medicine is also very good, much better than in China.
At least their people recognize that traditional medicine can cure illnesses!
As everyone was admiring the medical hall of Korean Medicine University, Zheng Minji appeared with his daughter Zheng Xiuyan, Vice Chairman Kim Jae-won, former Chairman Kim Byung-guk, and Kim Hak-woo, among others. Zheng Minji smiled and said, "Are all the distinguished guests here?"
The chairmen and presidents of the medical associations from various countries present turned to look at Zheng Minji. He then said, "Next, the medical associations of each country will send representatives to participate in the selection competition for the alliance president, where they will showcase their medical skills."
"At the same time, each country's medical association will also select a judge to serve as a judge. What do you esteemed chairmen and presidents think?"
Wan Yunting and Li Tiangui exchanged glances, feeling that Zheng Minji's approach was quite fair.
"I didn't expect Chairman Zheng to be so fair. This isn't typical of people from country H!" Lu Dashun couldn't help but comment.
This was because everyone had assumed that the competition for the alliance president would be judged by members of their Korean Medicine Association!
As is widely known, whenever participants in various competitions in country H had their own people as judges, there were absolutely rampant behind-the-scenes dealings, making it unbearable.
However, to their surprise, Zheng Minji this time had invited each country's medical association to send a representative to act as a judge, ensuring fairness. This was truly rare.
"Elder Li, why don't you be a judge?" Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Alright."
Li Tiangui nodded, and Chen Jiadong and the others naturally had no objections.
The medical associations of other countries also sent their representatives to be judges. Soon, eight judges were seated at a row of judge's tables, composed of members from the medical associations of various countries. The Korean Medicine Association, naturally, had its former chairman, Kim Byung-guk, as its judge.
"Then, we will begin with the first round."
Seeing the eight judges take their seats, Zheng Minji turned to look at Wan Yunting, Sakata Takumi, Giel Djakar, Zheng Xiuyan, and other members sent by their respective country's medical associations to participate in the medical skills exchange competition. With a wave of his hand, Vice Chairman Kim Jae-won personally led three patients in. They were seated in front of three tables.
"I have specially found three patients for you all to consult. Now, let's start with the first patient. Diagnose what multiple illnesses this patient is suffering from."
"At the same time, you must also write down the methods to treat the patient's illnesses. Then, with the unanimous approval of our eight judges, the contestant who provides the most complete diagnosis and the best treatment method will be awarded first place!"
Zheng Minji looked at the eight contestants from the various medical associations standing before him and finally asked, "Do you have any other opinions?"
Wan Yunting and the others shook their heads with smiles, indicating they had no objections. Zheng Minji nodded and said, "Then, let's begin."
"For fairness, everyone please draw lots to determine the order of appearance."
Vice Chairman Kim brought over a small box and said with a smile, "Whoever draws ball number one will be the first to start. Please draw."
Thus, Wan Yunting, Zheng Xiuyan, and others stepped forward and reached into the box to draw a ball. He happened to draw ball number eight. Wan Yunting smiled but felt it didn't matter, as success ultimately depended on individual ability, not the order.
"Then I'll go first."
Sakata Takumi of the Japanese Kampo Medicine Association, who drew first, turned back and gave Wan Yunting a provocative glance before walking over to sit on a chair in front of the first patient. The first patient was a woman, about thirty years old, who weighed about 180 jin due to obesity…
The second patient was a man, around forty years old, with sallow skin, sparse hair, low spirits, and unfocused eyes…
The third patient was a man in his thirties, sitting in a wheelchair. He appeared unable to see, sitting there in a daze…
Sakata Takumi spent about ten minutes diagnosing the three patients and then sat aside to write down his treatment plans…
The second participant was a young female member from the Thai Ancient Medicine Association, named Tisa. She quickly finished diagnosing the three patients and sat aside to write her treatment plan…
Each contestant diagnosed the patients silently, and those around them also remained silent to avoid disturbing their judgment. Therefore, the process was silent. Wan Yunting, being last, could only sit aside and could not interact with Chen Jiadong and the others to prevent them from discussing the patients, so he could only sit there alone and watch…
However, based on the appearance and other characteristics of these three patients, Wan Yunting could preliminarily determine that they were suffering from serious illnesses, and not just one condition!
Finally, it was Wan Yunting's turn, as the eighth participant. Chen Jiadong, Yuan Jingguo, Lu Dashun, and Li Tianyi waved to cheer him on. Wan Yunting smiled confidently at everyone, stepped forward, and came before the first female patient. He politely smiled and nodded at her, then gestured for her to extend her hand for him to take her pulse.
The female patient, accustomed to the process, extended her wrist and placed it on the pulse cushion Wan Yunting held. He placed three fingers on her pulse and began to carefully feel her pulse…
Sakata Takumi and Luo Yaohui from the Southern Medical Association of Vietnam, among others, had already finished writing their treatment plans and handed them to the judges. Seeing Wan Yunting, who was last, diagnosing the first female patient, everyone watched in silence…
Earlier at the lunch table, the chairmen and presidents of the medical associations from various countries had been trying to get Wan Yunting drunk. However, not only did they fail to get him drunk, but Ishihara Taro and Ruan Wenshi, along with a few other chairmen and presidents, were the ones who got drunk by Wan Yunting.
Now, Ishihara Taro and Ruan Wenshi were sitting to the side, their eyes still hazy, clearly not yet sober…
"Alright, thank you."
After diagnosing the first female patient, Wan Yunting stood up and said thank you before moving to the second middle-aged male patient. He also instinctively extended his wrist for Wan Yunting to check his pulse…
Looking at the patient's listless eyes, sallow skin, and seemingly critical condition, Wan Yunting diagnosed him very carefully and diligently. He even gestured for the patient to open his mouth and take a look…
The sluggish patient opened his mouth, and Wan Yunting saw his black teeth emitting a foul odor, realizing what illness he had. He then stood up and examined the patient's spine and other issues. After the diagnosis, Wan Yunting had a clear understanding. He said thank you and moved to the third male patient to begin his diagnosis…
Zheng Xiuyan, standing nearby, raised her eyebrows. She watched Wan Yunting diagnose the second patient in the wheelchair with great seriousness, which gave her a bad feeling!
This was because she had not asked the second patient to open their mouth to examine their oral cavity!
Not only Zheng Xiuyan but also Sakata Takumi, Giel Djakar, and others had not asked the second patient to open their mouth for examination. Therefore, they wondered if they had not diagnosed the patient carefully.
Wan Yunting looked at the third patient's eyes, which seemed completely unable to see. His pupils were yellowish, and his eyes were covered with fine bloodshot veins. Wan Yunting took his pulse again. After a long time, he raised his hand and said to the patient with a grave expression, "Your condition is not optimistic. You need treatment as soon as possible!"
However, the patient did not understand English. Zheng Xiuyan and Tisa standing nearby heard his words and couldn't help but raise their eyebrows!