The next day, in the grand hall of the Korean Medical University in Seoul, the atmosphere was already bustling with voices. Delegations from various countries invited to this traditional medical exchange conference had arrived one after another.
Among them was Ishihara Taro, the president of the Island Nation's Traditional Medicine Association. He was a man in his fifties, dressed in traditional island attire. Accompanying him were members of their association, as well as several young men and women, totaling over twenty people.
The president of the Southern Vietnamese Medical Association also personally led their delegation, with twelve members present.
The president of the Thai Ancient Medicine Association also brought a delegation of five people.
From India, the president of the Ayurvedic Medical Association, Kilmi Khan, a man in his sixties with snow-white hair and a face full of wrinkles, a red mark on his forehead, and adorned in ornate Indian traditional clothing, led a delegation of over thirty members.
Among them was an exceptionally beautiful Indian woman, dressed in a resplendent red traditional outfit, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders. She possessed a perfectly shaped face, chiseled features, and a pair of exquisite, dark eyebrows beneath which lay large, expressive eyes. What was most captivating were her amber pupils, twinkling like stars, making her incredibly alluring.
Her tall stature and curvaceous figure, combined with her every gesture, captivated the gaze of every man present, making her the subject of much discussion and pointed admiration.
Even the presence of the Korean Medical Association's president, Jeong Min-gi, accompanied by his equally beautiful daughter, Jeong Soo-yeon, could not overshadow the stunning aura and beauty of this Indian woman. After all, Indian features differed from Asian aesthetics, and such a strikingly beautiful Indian woman was rarely seen.
"Have all the invited national delegates arrived?" Jeong Min-gi scanned the lively hall and asked his vice-president, Kim Jae-won, who stood beside him.
"Chairman Wan of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association has not arrived yet." Kim Jae-won surveyed the attendees, noting that the Chinese delegation was conspicuously absent.
The presidents and chairmen of the traditional medicine associations from various countries began to approach and greet Jeong Min-gi. Ishihara Taro, the president of the Island Nation's Traditional Medicine Association, also observed the attending presidents and chairmen from different nations and remarked with a smile, "Hasn't the chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association arrived yet?"
After the translation, Jeong Min-gi shook his head and smiled at Ishihara Taro, "Chairman Wan of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association has not arrived yet. Let's wait a little longer."
Nguyen Van The, the president of the Southern Vietnamese Medical Association, chuckled and said, "I heard that the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association experienced many changes last year, with the Sima family falling from power, and a young man eventually being elected as their association chairman. It seems the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association is heading towards decline!"
Pasong Jaroenporn, the president of the Thai Ancient Medicine Association, nodded in agreement. After all, it was well-known among these countries about the series of events that transpired within the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association towards the end of last year.
"How much do you all know about the new chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association?" Ishihara Taro turned to the other presidents and chairmen. They all shook their heads, admitting they hadn't had any contact with the new chairman.
At this moment, a buzz of activity erupted from the entrance of the grand hall. It was Wan Yunting, dressed in formal attire, entering with Li Tiangui and Chen Jiadong, Professor Yuan Jingguo and Li Tianyi, Lu Dashun and Li Wenhai, and their entourage. Their arrival immediately drew everyone's attention, with whispers and pointed fingers: "Is he the new chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association? So young..."
On the stage of the grand hall, the presidents and chairmen of various countries also cast their eyes towards Wan Yunting as he led his group towards them. Jeong Soo-yeon, standing next to Jeong Min-gi, whispered, "Dad, that's Wan Yunting!"
Jeong Min-gi's gaze rested on Wan Yunting. In fact, before attending the exchange conference, the presidents and chairmen of the various countries had researched their counterparts, including viewing their photos. Thus, they immediately recognized Wan Yunting as the new chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.
Wan Yunting had also done his homework and recognized the presidents and chairmen of the various delegations. However, he first approached and greeted Jeong Min-gi, the host and chairman of the Korean Medical Association. Extending a large hand, Wan Yunting offered a polite smile and said, "Hello, Chairman Jeong. We apologize for being late and keeping everyone waiting."
Jeong Min-gi similarly extended his hand to shake Wan Yunting's. He had a good impression of this young man, especially since he had helped his daughter at the Doushan Club the previous night. He smiled and replied, "The exchange conference hasn't started yet, Chairman Wan and Mr. Li, you are not late."
Wan Yunting released his hand and gave Jeong Soo-yeon, standing beside Jeong Min-gi, a meaningful smile. He then turned to greet the presidents and chairmen of the other national medical associations. His eyes were drawn to the Indian beauty beside Kilmi Khan, the president of the Indian Ayurvedic Medical Association. He offered a polite smile but didn't linger his gaze.
The presidents and chairmen of the various medical associations also subtly observed the young chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, Wan Yunting. However, due to their lack of familiarity with each other, their greetings were brief, and they didn't engage in extended conversations.
"Everyone, the exchange conference will begin shortly. Please take your seats, Presidents and Chairmen." Jeong Min-gi checked the time and invited the presidents and chairmen of the various medical associations to return to their seats.
Wan Yunting, along with Li Tiangui and Chen Jiadong, and Professor Yuan Jingguo, found their assigned seats in the middle of the front row of the grand hall. Li Tianyi, Lu Dashun, and others sat in the row behind them.
As everyone settled into their seats, Jeong Min-gi, as the host and chairman of the Korean Medical Association, took the stage and began his address: "I thank the presidents and chairmen of the medical societies from various countries for personally leading their delegations to attend this traditional medical exchange conference. On behalf of the entire Korean Medical Association, I express my gratitude to everyone..."
Below the stage, Wan Yunting and the presidents and chairmen of other national medical associations listened as Jeong Min-gi spoke in Korean. However, everyone was wearing translation earphones that automatically translated his words. With smiles on their faces, they began to applaud.
Jeong Min-gi started with some official pleasantries and then proceeded to detail the contributions made by the Korean Medical Association to traditional medicine over the past three years. He mentioned that the previous chairman of the Korean Medical Association, Kim Byung-guk, had authored a book on their traditional Korean medicine, which was highly renowned in the global field of traditional medicine.
Sitting in the front row, to the right of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association delegation, was Kim Byung-guk, an elder in his seventies, dressed in traditional Korean attire, with a dignified appearance. He was the former chairman.
When Jeong Min-gi mentioned his medical work, the elder's face displayed a look of pride.
"We invite Mr. Kim to come up and share his insights," Jeong Min-gi immediately invited Kim Byung-guk to the stage to begin his presentation. Jeong Min-gi had not intended to include this segment, but Kim Byung-guk, leveraging his title as the former chairman, had added this item to the current exchange conference.
Meanwhile, Kim Hak-woo, Kim Byung-guk's grandson, sat beside Jeong Soo-yeon, asking about the events at the Doushan Club the previous night with apparent concern.
Mentioned about the previous night's events by Kim Hak-woo, Jeong Soo-yeon couldn't help but turn her head. Her willow-like eyes glanced at Wan Yunting, who was sitting several seats away. Recalling how he had used a debate on medical topics as an excuse to have Che Soo-hyun let her go, Jeong Soo-yeon was unsure whether to feel grateful or resentful towards him.
"Soo-yeon, don't worry. I'll find my uncle later and make sure that bastard Che Soo-hyun gets taught a lesson." Kim Hak-woo, who had always admired Jeong Soo-yeon, expressed his feigned anger upon hearing about the Doushan Club incident. Now, he was even vowing to teach Che Soo-hyun a lesson.
However, Jeong Soo-yeon did not appreciate his offer. Although she knew his uncle was involved in politics, when it came to Che Soo-hyun's father, Che Tae-min, who dared to provoke this father and son in Seoul? Therefore, Jeong Soo-yeon knew that Kim Hak-woo was just spewing nonsense at the moment. She calmly stated with a blank expression, "Thank you for your kind offer, but that matter is in the past. Please do not bring it up again."
Kim Hak-woo's expression faltered. He noticed that Jeong Soo-yeon's gaze had momentarily fallen on Wan Yunting, the chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, seated a few seats away. Kim Hak-woo nodded and dropped the subject. Seeing Jeong Soo-yeon turn her head to look at the chairman of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association again, he asked, "Soo-yeon, do you know him?"
Jeong Soo-yeon replied without a change in her expression, "No."
Kim Hak-woo turned his head, his eyes filled with disdain, even looking condescendingly at Wan Yunting beside them. He chuckled and said, "Although China is a great nation, their traditional Chinese medicine has long been in decline. Now that they've appointed an unknown young man as chairman, it's evident how much their Traditional Chinese Medicine Association is decaying."
Jeong Soo-yeon withdrew her gaze and did not respond to Kim Hak-woo's words.
Wan Yunting, sitting with Li Tiangui and others, naturally noticed Jeong Soo-yeon and an unfamiliar young man looking at him. He turned his head to look, a smile playing on his lips, and said nothing. Seeing Wan Yunting turn to look at him, Kim Hak-woo let out a contemptuous cold laugh, his gaze towards Wan Yunting filled with scorn.
"These Koreans are all so self-righteous and arrogant!" Li Tianyi, sitting beside them, also noticed that the young members of the Korean Medical Association sitting nearby were exhibiting arrogant and condescending attitudes, provoking them with their gazes. Lu Dashun and Li Wenhai, among others, found it unbearable.
"Who said they weren't? Look at the one on stage." Even Professor Yuan Jingguo couldn't stand it. Kim Byung-guk had been on stage for a full half hour, constantly praising how knowledgeable Korean medicine was and incessantly promoting his medical book, which Yuan Jingguo found contemptible. "A book compiled through plagiarism, and he has the audacity to brag like this? Truly shameless!"
"Heh heh..." This remark made Wan Yunting, Li Tiangui, and Chen Jiadong chuckle. Ishihara Taro, the president of the Island Nation's Traditional Medicine Association, and his delegation, sitting to the left, didn't understand what the people from the China Traditional Chinese Medicine Association were laughing about.