Chapter 2829 - 2891: Challenge Appointment

Li Yifei certainly wouldn’t let the beauty suffer, he was only teasing her. Since their relationship became official, Li Yifei enjoyed this kind of playful teasing. Seeing a completely different Wu Shuwei compared to her usual self made him feel great because it meant Wu Shuwei was also changing.

The important thing is this change made her feel happy, which is better than anything. If it’s not making her happy, then it’s not worth changing. But if it makes her happy, that’s the purpose of being together, to make each other happy.

It’s also the ultimate goal of young men and women being together. Putting aside the real-world economic conditions, what does suitable mean? Isn’t it just about feeling happiness from the other person? Being with them makes you happy and feel blessed, that’s compatibility. However, in real life, many external conditions are added artificially, such as houses, cars, money, the identity or status, and job of the other person’s parents, and so on...

After being affectionate with Wu Shuwei for a while, Li Yifei chose to respond to the other party. In his reply, Li Yifei wrote: "My medical skills aren’t high, but they are all genuine Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you want to challenge, then I dare to accept, but it’s best to do it quickly as I don’t have time to waste with you. As for the one million you mentioned, I might not need that much money, either raise it to one billion or ten billion or bet something else!"

Netizens quickly bubbled up. A person named Elephant commented: "Quick look, the veteran has accepted the challenge!"

"Haha, one billion, ten billion? Veteran, you’re overestimating them. These bastards tied together wouldn’t have one billion!"

"They’ve been scamming money for years; they might have a billion. Ten billion is doubtful, but who knows, scammers are too scary these days."

"I’m going downstairs to buy a bench. The veteran’s move is indeed extraordinary."

Some are here for the drama, some cheer, some praise Li Yifei, and some choose to insult him. These people aren’t necessarily fans of those scammers. However, Li Yifei can understand this mindset. From another perspective, with his status, many might think he doesn’t need to stoop to their level and risk trouble, Li Yifei just needs to ignore them. Once the hype dies down, those who are scammers remain scammers, those who are named physicians remain named physicians.

But the crux of the problem is here. Li Yifei can ignore and disregard, but since he knows, he can’t just watch them deceive people. Of course, he hasn’t personally verified their skills yet, so he’s not clear on their true abilities. However, one thing Li Yifei knows for sure is that the stuff they post on Twitter is not something a reputable physician would post. Everything looks like they’re just fooling people.

Since that’s the case, without proving their authenticity, Li Yifei truly can’t let it go. If they turn out to be authentic, Li Yifei is willing to lose both money and reputation and apologize because genuine Traditional Chinese Medicine masters are worth respecting. But if they are fake, their end won’t be better than Dan Guimin’s.

"Haha, alright, then let’s arrange the battle. Today, we He Ming will take it on. I don’t have ten billion, but you mentioned betting something else, what should we bet?" After some research, He Ming and his group agreed.

Li Yifei replied: "Since everyone here knows medical skills, that’s what we’ll bet on. The losing side cannot practice medicine in this lifetime. Obviously, if the losing side are scammers, they wouldn’t dare to practice medicine again, and patients wouldn’t agree."

"Wow, the veteran’s move really cuts to the core. If he wins, those scammers will have their livelihood cut off!" remarked a netizen.

Li Yifei’s fans are confident in him in all aspects, but when it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine, their confidence wanes a bit. Although they believe, they’ve never seen Li Yifei display any ability in this regard, so they can’t help but worriedly ask: "Boss, are you good at medicine? If you fight personally, I feel it might be unfair. How about this, they send three people, we’ll send three people, with your influence, finding three genuine Traditional Chinese Medicine masters shouldn’t be difficult!"

More than one person suggested this to Li Yifei; many worried for him in good faith. However, Li Yifei is confident in himself. When it comes to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, he might not know much and lacks time to cram, but in terms of treatment and diagnosis, he’s practically a master.

The other side is also watching online, quickly responding: "Alright, since you want to embarrass yourself, then fine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a profound knowledge, not for a little brat like you to comprehend, hehe, since you want self-destruction, this old man will accompany you!"

"Since you’ve agreed, let’s establish the rules," said Li Yifei, wanting to avoid unnecessary talk.

The two sides talked across the internet, quickly establishing a series of rules. For instance, their group will send three people to compete against Li Yifei, beginning from the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine ’looking, listening, questioning, feeling,’ ending with difficult diseases, a total of three rounds, Li Yifei fighting alone in all three rounds. As for the patients, netizens can register, and both sides decided to entrust a third party for handling and monitoring. They will also invite some departments and masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine to attend.

Li Yifei added: "I hope colleagues practicing Western medicine also attend, hope the media attends, also, before the match, sign a contract. If they lose, it proves they’re real Traditional Chinese Medicine masters, Li Yifei is willing to pay ten billion Huaxia currency to establish a foundation to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine, and additionally give them a billion as compensation. If he wins, then they cannot practice medicine for a lifetime, and past actions should be investigated by police."

Ten billion plus one billion, totaling eleven billion, Li Yifei is indeed making a grand gesture. Netizens are fired up and impressed with the veteran’s commitment to this matter that doesn’t concern him, investing so much—even gambling his reputation. After all, if he loses, there’s financial loss and reputation decrease. He is more renowned than those practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine.

"True can’t be fake, fake can’t be true; the truth will come out after five days," Li Yifei posted his final tweet.

The few individuals on the other side gathered to study. Before research, they first scolded Li Yifei. But since their competition measures were set in advance, it was relatively easier for them. These individuals possess some medical skills, though varying in level. Thus, they are fairly confident in the pre-set themes. Moreover, even knowing Li Yifei’s identity, they do not believe he is also skilled in medicine, as that would make him a genius.

So, over the next few days, they prepare nervously, aiming to defeat Li Yifei.

Several days passed by, during these days Li Yifei attended classes regularly, spending day and night with Wu Shuwei, completely breaking the remaining barriers. Wu Shuwei became very clingy and seemed to understand after these days of learning, she and Li Yifei wouldn’t frequently meet again. Besides, old love rekindles quickly; even if her body tires, her heart still craves unconditionally, often requiring Li Yifei’s effort to restore her strength, otherwise overindulgence could physically exhaust her.

Everyone in the family is aware of this. They support Li Yifei; overall, this is seen as a good thing. Li Yifei is effectively fighting fraud. If the other side is genuine, it is surely beneficial, proving the seemingly bizarre treatments are effective. If they’re fake... heh, then they can’t blame Li Yifei for being harsh. Hopefully, this will spread the matter, warning those hiding in towns or villages masquerading as Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners.

Huaxia has a large population, thirteen to fourteen billion people, with extremely uneven healthcare levels. The less developed regions have worse medical care, even in the southeast coastal areas. While this is the case, those phony and incompetent doctors are detestable, turning no-death illnesses into certain death by delaying treatment, changing potentially savable to inevitably doomed; this is also malicious.

"Call me hubby, let me hear," Wu Shuwei said at night, nestled in Li Yifei’s arms, as she reached out with a slender hand, pinching two grapes and placing them into Li Yifei’s mouth. He used one hand to explore, while the other held the tablet for Wu Shuwei as they watched an entertainment program, though their minds weren’t focused on it.

Hearing Li Yifei’s words, Wu Shuwei’s cheeks warmed. Since their relationship became official, for days, Wu Shuwei at most called him Yifei, or in emotional moments called Fei. One night, Wu Shuwei called him several times as older brother, driving Li Yifei into a frenzy. Thus, finding any chance, he wanted Wu Shuwei to ’change the address.’

"We aren’t married yet." Wu Shuwei said softly, sounding somewhat uncertain.

"Marriage... that day will come, but not soon. Yet, am I not already your hubby?" Li Yifei asked, frowning.

"What do you say?"

"I don’t know, so I’m asking you."

"Anyway, in this lifetime... apart from you, I won’t have another man. If you don’t want me anymore, I’ll live alone forever, I can swear on that."

"Swear my ass; besides, only you can reject me, me giving you up is not possible. You have no idea how much I’m enamored with you," Li Yifei couldn’t help but say with a mischievous smile. Wu Shuwei is not only sensitive but also a rare squirter—this fact is testified by the sheets, causing them to change frequently, often resulting in battles moving from bed to floor or bathroom to avoid collateral damage.

Ahem, these matters are best felt than said out loud; stating them makes Wu Shuwei uncomfortable. She’s evidently still unable to fully embrace them, but that’s precisely her charm. Li Yifei understands.

"Hmph, after we get married, I’ll call you hubby every day." Wu Shuwei insisted.

"Call me hubby now, just let me hear. It’s no big deal. You agreed that I’m your only man in this lifetime, and I swear to stay with you forever. So, isn’t it just calling me hubby?"

"But it’s just a term," Wu Shuwei protested, pouting her lips.