Although Wang Qiyang knew very well that Gu Minghui, his former junior brother, must have been very confident in his medical skills since he came to challenge him.
However, in order to uphold his master's reputation and his own stubborn spirit, he agreed to the competition.
The competition between the two was simple: they would each treat a patient who came to Renxin Tang, and see who could finish the treatment in the shortest time and whose prescription would be the most effective.
After both sides had determined the content of the competition, Wang Qiyang and Gu Minghui each took a seat in Renxin Tang. Hu Weiguo arranged for the patients who came in to be seen one by one.
"The wind evil has invaded, the lung qi is lost, two doses of Ma Huang Tang."
The first patient had a cold. Gu Minghui diagnosed the condition and immediately wrote a prescription.
The second patient had a sore arm. Wang Qiyang massaged it a couple of times and solved the problem immediately.
After seeing one patient each, about ten minutes passed, and neither of them had gained an advantage.
"If all the patients we see are these minor ailments that are neither here nor there, then we'll never be able to determine a winner!"
Gu Minghui grew impatient as he watched the patients coming to Renxin Tang all have minor ailments.
He had traveled all the way to Renxin Tang to wash away the shame of the past.
But these patients were all minor ailments, and it looked like they wouldn't be able to decide a winner even if the sun set.
"Have you forgotten what Master taught us? That we should be broad-minded and practice medicine for the benefit of mankind? If one day, all the people in the world are healthy and don't need to see us, that would be the best."
Wang Qiyang shook his head upon hearing Gu Minghui's words.
Speaking of which, Wang Qiyang had also pleaded with his master back then to give Gu Minghui a chance, because he was indeed very talented.
But Wang Qiyang's master refused. He sighed and told Wang Qiyang that he had really wanted to train Gu Minghui well, but he only woke up when someone came to challenge him.
No matter how high one's talent in medicine, one's character and kind heart are fundamental.
It turned out that long before, Wang Qiyang's master had discovered that Gu Minghui only cared about the result and not the process in whatever he did, and he did not have a benevolent heart towards patients. He merely treated them as a way to showcase his own medical expertise.
"Wang Qiyang, don't mention that old man in front of me! Today, no matter what, I will make you lose convincingly!"
Gu Minghui's face contorted, showing no sign of admitting fault. The competition continued.
Meanwhile, Gu Minghui's stylishly dressed disciple squeezed his way next to Wang Zhongling.
When Wang Zhongling glanced at him, the young man flashed what he thought was a charming smile.
"Beautiful lady, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Gu Cheng."
He then extended his hand to Wang Zhongling.
The moment he entered Renxin Tang, Gu Cheng's gaze was captivated by Wang Zhongling.
Her voluptuous figure, her exquisitely beautiful face, and Wang Zhongling's unique and unconventional demeanor made Gu Cheng feel that his trip with his master was not in vain.
However, Wang Zhongling sized him up and then showed a look of disgust, saying, "I don't think I know you."
Gu Cheng was unfazed, and even smiled, saying, "The first meeting is unfamiliar, the second is familiar. Now you tell me your name, and we'll know each other, won't we? How about this, do you have time later? We can have dinner together, and then we'll be friends."
Is this guy's skin really that thick?
Wang Zhongling felt that her previous answer was enough to make many people back down.
But this guy in front of her showed no sign of retreating and was full of smiles.
"Sorry, I'm not interested in being friends with people like you."
Wang Zhongling rejected Gu Cheng once again.
And this time, after speaking, she walked away, wanting to get as far away from this guy as possible.
"Hey, beauty, don't..."
Gu Cheng wanted to chase after her, but suddenly a tall figure appeared.
The one blocking Gu Cheng was Du Fei.
Although Du Fei already knew that Gu Cheng was Gu Minghui's disciple, he did not intend to stop him when he walked over.
But now it was different. Wang Zhongling had clearly expressed her disinterest in getting to know Gu Cheng and even avoiding him.
As Wang Zhongling's friend, Du Fei naturally had the obligation to stop this annoying fellow.
"Friend, what do you mean by this?"
Gu Cheng looked up at Du Fei, his face full of displeasure.
Ignoring Gu Cheng's expression, Du Fei continued, "My friend has already made herself very clear. She's not interested in getting to know you, so I hope you won't bother her."
Although Du Fei's tone was calm, Gu Cheng could hear a warning undertone.
Although Gu Cheng was very displeased that Du Fei had ruined his good opportunity to get to know a beauty like Wang Zhongling, he rationally decided not to resort to violence after weighing the difference in their physique.
After glaring at Du Fei fiercely a couple of times, Gu Cheng returned behind Gu Minghui.
"Wang Qiyang, the prescription you made this time has a problem. If you ask me, Bai Ling would be more suitable. Although your prescription can also work, you forgot that the patient has a stomach problem. Bai Ling would not damage his stomach."
Finally finding a flaw in Wang Qiyang's treatment, Gu Minghui revealed a triumphant smile.
At this moment, after listening to Gu Minghui's words, Wang Qiyang had to admit that the change to Bai Ling proposed by the other party was indeed more suitable than his previous prescription.
Speaking of which, he was getting old, and in the past two years, Renxin Tang had been managed by Hu Weiguo, so he was not as good at handling the details of medication.
"En, I admit that the prescription you used is indeed more suitable for the patient."
Wang Qiyang readily admitted that Gu Minghui's prescription was better without much hesitation.
Hearing Wang Qiyang personally admit that he was inferior to himself, Gu Minghui stood up and laughed heartily.
After he finished laughing, he stared intently at Wang Qiyang, "Now you've lost. You should fulfill the agreement we made before, right?"
Unexpectedly, Wang Qiyang slowly shook his head.
"What, you can't afford to lose? Wang Qiyang, back then, you weren't like this."
Seeing Wang Qiyang shake his head, Gu Minghui's smiling face immediately changed.
Then his voice turned cold.
To remove the plaque of the Chinese medicine clinic founded by Wang Qiyang, and to make him admit that the medical skills he learned from his master were inferior to his and were garbage – these two points were explicitly stated in Gu Minghui's challenge letter.
Now Wang Qiyang was going back on his word?
Gu Minghui was furious.
"Gu Minghui, have you forgotten? I never agreed to the contents of your challenge letter."
"Master taught me medicine so that I could practice medicine for the benefit of mankind and heal the common people who are suffering from illness, not for me to compete with you."
"Therefore, I admit that my medical skills are not as good as yours, but regarding the two things you mentioned, I am very sorry, but I will not do as you say!"
Wang Qiyang was not trying to go back on his word, but as he had just said, he had never agreed to accept any challenge from the other party.