Chapter 287: Single-handedly Crushing the Might of Two Nations

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Single-handedly Crushing the Might of Two Nations

The people of South Korea said Wang Chenning’s wording showed he looked down on them. The people of Japan said he was discriminating against them and treating Japan’s traditional medical arts as worthless. Meanwhile, Huaxia’s netizens believed that Wang Chenning could be a teacher to both the South Korean and Japanese traditional medicine communities. From now on, the traditional medicine circles of both countries would have to revere Wang Chenning. If anyone disobeyed, he would smash their rice bowl.

The people of Japan and South Korea tore into each other, while also getting into flame wars with Huaxia’s netizens.

As the people of South Korea and Japan were at each other’s throats, some cursed Wang Chenning and Huaxia, but another group hoped that Wang Chenning could train a few outstanding South Korean disciples. They believed in Pu Zhiyun’s abilities and felt that after completing his studies and returning home, he could lead the development of South Korea’s traditional medicine community.

Of course, someone was guiding these discussions.

Seeing the internet erupt into chaos, the instigator, Li Yanxian, was blooming with delight.

She sent a message to Wang Chenning, looking for praise: "So? Didn’t expect it to get this lively, did you!"

"If a topic targeting me appears online next time, trying to ruin my reputation or finish me off, who do you think I’ll suspect first?"

"Don’t worry, I would never do something like that!" Li Yanxian replied with a solemn vow. "Since we’re cooperating, I would never slander you, even if you did something to hurt my feelings. Likewise, you can’t treat me like that either. Any conflicts between us can only be resolved privately. Understand?"

Wang Chenning chuckled when he read that. "Oh? Not a bad idea. Treating me like one of your own now?"

In response, Li Yanxian sent back two eye-roll emojis.

After the morning symposium ended, Wang Chenning and Tian Zhongxin had a private meeting.

From the information he had received, Wang Chenning already had a general idea that this short, kind-faced little old man held a very high reputation in Japan’s traditional medicine circles.

Although Tian Zhongxin was only a vice president, his words carried more weight than even the president’s. The other vice presidents couldn’t even be compared to him.

The main reason was that the Tian family was a prominent clan, and its members wielded considerable influence within Japan.

Moreover, Tian Zhongxin’s medical skills were excellent, and he was very smooth in his dealings, which was why his words carried so much weight.

Since Tian Zhongxin didn’t dare challenge Wang Chenning, nor did he dare accept a challenge from him, and was even so polite, no one else dared to step forward either.

In truth, many of his countrymen misunderstood the people of Japan, thinking they were very tough and would never admit defeat under any circumstances.

But they didn’t know that the Japanese were more cunning than many of his own countrymen, and always put their interests first.

As for Tian Zhongxin, the skill Wang Chenning had displayed in South Korea had already made him fully aware of the gap between them.

What he needed to do now was not to challenge Wang Chenning and willingly offer his face up to be slapped, but to build a good relationship with him. He hoped to learn more exquisite medical techniques, which he could then use to further guide the development of traditional medicine in Japan.

Tian Zhongxin had a clear understanding of the developmental level of traditional medicine in both countries. He wouldn’t be arrogant and conceited like the people of South Korea. Plus, with a monster like Wang Chenning suddenly appearing, what he had to do was seize the opportunity to further increase his own influence.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent his own grandson to the airport to welcome Wang Chenning and deliver an invitation.

During their private meeting, Tian Zhongxin once again invited Wang Chenning to his residence for tea.

Wang Chenning happily accepted the invitation, promising Tian Zhongxin he would pay him a visit that evening.

Tian Zhongxin was naturally delighted that Wang Chenning was willing to visit him on just his second day in Tokyo. The invitation for tea was upgraded to an invitation for dinner.

He also privately told Wang Chenning that he wanted to have a private "sparring session" with him, hoping Wang Chenning would give him the opportunity and not mind the outcome.

Wang Chenning agreed with a smile.

"The people of Japan are very shrewd. At least Tian Zhongxin is shrewder than those old fogeys from South Korea’s traditional medicine circle." After explaining the situation to those around him, Wang Chenning also reminded them not to be deceived by the kind facade of the Japanese. "Learn from history. You must always be wary of their schemes and find ways to secure more benefits for yourselves and for our country."

"In a bit, I’ll write up a short article to give a rundown of today’s situation. I’ll let the whole world know how you subdued the enemy without a fight." Wu Jingyi had already thought of the next step in her strategy. She requested to accompany Wang Chenning on his visit to Tian Zhongxin, wanting to document the entire process and then publish another short article.

Wang Chenning agreed to her request and prepared to take her and Yang Xiaofu along.

In addition to the two women, Wang Chenning also planned to bring Wu Jianyan and Zheng Guilong.

Seeing that Wang Chenning was taking Yang Xiaofu and Wu Jingyi, as well as two men of their grandfathers’ generation, but not them, Zhang Manxin and Lin Qingyan were naturally quite displeased. They flanked him, grabbing his arms and acting cute, hoping he would relent.

But Wang Chenning wasn’t swayed by their sugar-coated offensive. He didn’t agree to take them but gave them another mission instead.

He had them prepare another PowerPoint for him. There should be a dialogue with the traditional medicine community tomorrow, and he would use the PPT to awe the "little devils."

"It has to be exquisite and fully showcase my abilities. If you don’t complete the mission, I’ll spank your butts!" Wang Chenning even raised his hand.

In response, he got simultaneous eye-rolls from both women.

A moment later, he received a message from them, saying he had broken their hearts and they’d be too sad to sleep tonight.

Wang Chenning ignored them and deleted the message without a second thought.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, while participating in an event with the delegation, Wang Chenning received a call from Wu Ziyue.

Wu Ziyue asked when he was coming over for a late-night snack. Wang Chenning replied, "Around 10 p.m. local time."

"Then we’ll get the late-night snack ready and wait for you!"

Wang Chenning understood Wu Ziyue’s meaning. Those people would make all the preparations and wait for his arrival before taking action.

Wang Chenning also told Wu Ziyue about his visit to Tian Zhongxin’s residence that evening. Wu Ziyue shrewdly sensed something was up but didn’t ask any questions.

At 4:30 in the afternoon, after the day’s tour activities concluded, Wang Chenning set off to visit Tian Zhongxin with Zheng Guilong, Wu Jianyan, Yang Xiaofu, and Wu Jingyi.

Tian Zhiheng, under orders from Tian Zhongxin, personally drove to the hotel to pick up Wang Chenning’s party.

After getting into the business van driven by Tian Zhiheng, Wang Chenning asked him directly, "Is your grandfather planning to have you become my apprentice?"

The question stunned Tian Zhiheng for a moment before he shook his head. "Grandfather didn’t say that!"

After a moment of thought, he asked, "Mr. Wang, if I wanted to become your apprentice, would you be willing to accept me as your disciple?"

"That depends on whether your grandfather plans to become my apprentice!"

"Ah?!" Tian Zhiheng cried out in surprise, unable to process what he had just heard.

But the people who had come with Wang Chenning, including Yang Xiaofu and Wu Jingyi, all understood his meaning.

They couldn’t help but admire him inwardly. ’This guy, Wang Chenning, he’s quite the schemer!’