Chapter 256: Wang Chenning’s Arrogance Thoroughly Infuriates the South Koreans

Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian were both very well-known. Although Pu Zhengyang was quite famous in the world of traditional medicine, his status couldn't compare to these two princesses of the Shanxing Group.

Seeing Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian approach, Pu Zhengyang didn't rush forward to greet them, but his attention shifted to them, and he temporarily ignored what Wang Chenning was saying.

Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian hadn't notified anyone of their arrival, so everyone was very surprised.

"Hello to you both!" Wang Chenning took the initiative to greet Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian. "I'm glad to see you here!"

"Hello, Mr. Wang!" Li Fuzhen smiled and shook Wang Chenning's hand, then introduced Li Yanxian, who was beside her. "This is my niece, Li Yanxian. I hear you two had a little contest at the cultural exchange yesterday!"

"Yes, Miss Li Yanxian and I had a very harmonious exchange, a friendly match!" Wang Chenning gave Li Fuzhen a brilliant smile before extending his hand to Li Yanxian. "It's a pleasure to see you again, the beautiful Miss Li Yanxian!"

Li Yanxian looked at Wang Chenning with a haughty expression and didn't immediately extend her hand. After giving him the cold shoulder for at least two seconds, she finally reached out and gave his hand a light shake, replying icily in Korean, "Hello."

Wang Chenning ignored Li Yanxian's little trick and pointed to Pu Zhengyang, who was still standing in place. "I was just having a pleasant conversation with your senior, Pu Zhengyang. We're having a friendly match today. I believe the official announcement will be made shortly."

Li Fuzhen immediately greeted Pu Zhengyang as well. She was very polite, saying she had long heard of Mr. Pu Zhengyang's great name and it was a shame she was only just now getting to meet him.

She then explained to the crowd that had gathered around them that she and her niece, Li Yanxian, had heard that the famous traditional medicine practitioners from both regions were having a medical duel today, so they came to watch the excitement.

She said that Wang Chenning was her friend from Huaxia, but she hoped the senior from the South Korean traditional medicine community would win.

"Actually, it doesn't matter who wins or loses!" Li Fuzhen was quite tactful. "The process of exchanging pointers is a process of mutual learning!"

Pu Zhengyang was still quite surprised that Li Fuzhen seemed to know Wang Chenning so well.

However, he didn't probe into it. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Li Fuzhen, he excused himself, saying he had other arrangements, and took the elevator upstairs.

Only after Pu Zhengyang left did Zhao Xiao'an come over.

She stood naturally beside Wang Chenning and greeted Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian.

"This is Zhao Xiao'an!" Wang Chenning made the introduction. "Luo Yuqing is her aunt!"

"We've met before!" Li Fuzhen shook Zhao Xiao'an's hand. "I hear Miss Luo Yuqing is also coming to Seoul tomorrow. We should all have a meal together then, if Miss Zhao would grace us with her presence!"

"We'll definitely be there!" Zhao Xiao'an naturally knew that Luo Yuqing was coming to Seoul; it had been arranged long ago, so she showed no particular emotion.

Li Yanxian didn't know Wang Chenning and Zhao Xiao'an's relationship. There had been far too many beautiful women around Wang Chenning yesterday.

But seeing the way Zhao Xiao'an stood with Wang Chenning today, she immediately sensed that their relationship was unusual.

Wang Chenning didn't introduce Zhao Xiao'an as his girlfriend. He knew that the current Zhao Xiao'an didn't need him to do that anymore.

"Mr. Wang, word has already gotten out about you and Pu Zhengyang challenging each other. There will be people placing bets." Li Fuzhen said this about the medical duel betting in front of Li Yanxian and Zhao Xiao'an. "I've had my people keep an eye on it. If betting pools form, I'll bet on you to win! Actually, winning or losing isn't that important. In any case, after today, your name will definitely be remembered by everyone in South Korea's traditional medicine community."

Li Fuzhen said this in Chinese. Her Chinese wasn't fluent, and it was interspersed with some Korean words, making it awkward to listen to, but the meaning was clear.

Wang Chenning just smiled and didn't say anything.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Li Fuzhen took Li Yanxian and their assistants upstairs.

Afterward, Wang Chenning led Zhao Xiao'an and the others with him upstairs to register with the conference affairs team.

People from the foreign affairs agency were accompanying them and would help handle the liaison matters.

After getting out of the elevator, as they were about to go register, Zhao Xiao'an quietly asked Wang Chenning, "What's the meaning of Li Fuzhen bringing her niece here?"

"A show of goodwill!" Wang Chenning replied with a smile. "She needs a favor from me, and she knows I can win this match today. If I can defeat all comers and claim victory, it will definitely cause a huge stir in South Korea. You don't need me to tell you how big the business opportunities in that are. Besides, your aunt is coming to Seoul tomorrow. For that reason alone, she'll want to stay on good terms with us. Don't you dare underestimate this aunt and niece duo. They're not simple people."

Zhao Xiao'an was a little surprised. "You're saying that yesterday, Li Yanxian knew she couldn't beat you but still stepped up to challenge you… that was also a tactic?"

"Definitely. But I don't know what her goal is yet!" Wang Chenning laughed. "One thing I can rule out is that she's not trying to seduce me. At least, not for now!"

This earned him an eye-roll from Zhao Xiao'an.

After entering the conference hall, Zhao Xiao'an went off to attend to her own business.

Wang Chenning led the members of the exchange delegation to their seats, guided by staff from the South Korean side.

The traditional medicine practitioners who had come with Wang Chenning on this visit included not only his new disciples but also many old-timers. Wu Jianyan, Lin Zeqing, and Zheng Guilong were all here.

The South Korean staff were quite respectful to these old-timers but didn't pay much mind to a young brat like Wang Chenning.

Seeing this, Zheng Guilong, Wu Jianyan, and the others immediately reminded the staff that Wang Chenning was their leader and that he should be shown the utmost respect.

This surprised the South Korean staff.

The host from the South Korean organizing committee soon introduced the members of the Huaxia exchange delegation to the attendees. He also mentioned that a young member of the Huaxia delegation had issued a challenge to the entire South Korean traditional medicine community the day before.

This naturally caused a huge uproar in the hall. Many people started cursing on the spot, and some even threatened to find Wang Chenning and retaliate, to teach him the price of insulting South Koreans.

This angered many members of the exchange delegation, but Wang Chenning was completely unbothered.

He called a staff member over and requested to make a speech.

After the staff member relayed his request, the host quickly announced, "Please welcome Mr. Wang Chenning, the deputy head of the Huaxia Traditional Medicine Exchange Delegation, to the stage for a speech."

Amidst a chorus of boos from the entire audience, Wang Chenning walked onto the stage with a calm and unhurried pace.

After taking the microphone, he spoke in Chinese: "My name is Wang Chenning. I am the one who, after leading my teammates to defeat your side in the traditional culture exchange yesterday, took the initiative to issue a challenge.

Today, in addition to repeating yesterday's challenge, I also want to tell everyone that the roots of traditional medicine are in Huaxia, and its greatest essence is also in Huaxia.

Someone like me, not yet thirty years old, has the strength to challenge the entire South Korean traditional medicine community! If you are not convinced, I can tell you about my research findings in a moment. And if you're still not convinced after hearing that, anyone can come up on stage and challenge me..."

These words from Wang Chenning completely enraged the South Koreans in the audience!