The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 415: Medical Authorities Gather in Huaxia

Great Ancestor?

Duan Tianrui, Fang Junda, Yi Siying, and the others really felt like they could spit blood from frustration. However, when they saw the reverent demeanor of Duan Nan before Ye Chenfeng, every one of them kept their heads down, not daring to speak up—especially Duan Tianrui, who had just been talking tough in front of Ye Chenfeng! Who would have thought that in just a moment, this guy who looked like a pretty boy would suddenly become his Great Ancestor? Wasn’t this a bit too ridiculous? What virtues or abilities did this kid possess to be his grandfather’s master, to be his, Duan Tianrui’s, Great Ancestor?

"Smack!" Duan Nan once again delivered a heavy slap to Duan Tianrui’s head, chiding him: "You little rascal, how can you be so disrespectful in front of your Great Ancestor? Or do you think Chenfeng isn’t worthy to be your Great Ancestor? He’s your grandfather’s master, and even your grandfather respectfully addresses him as ’master.’ Is it really that hard for you to call him ’Great Ancestor’?"

"Duan Nan, they are all youths and juniors. I don’t see the need to be so particular about this matter," Ye Chenfeng deliberately waved his hand and said. He knew that someone as stubborn as Duan Nan valued protocol the most. Seeing Duan Tianrui’s dissatisfied expression, he really wanted to tease the youngster a bit.

Sure enough, upon hearing Ye Chenfeng’s words, Duan Nan quickly shook his head and said, "Master, that won’t do. If this little rascal doesn’t acknowledge you as his Great Ancestor today, I will immediately kick him out of the Duans. This kid doesn’t know when he’s well off! Having a Great Ancestor like you with such superb medical skills is a great honor he should feel extremely fortunate about."

"You little rascal, did you hear what I said? If you don’t go and pay your respects to your Great Ancestor right now, don’t ever set foot in the Duans’ house again," Duan Nan said with disappointed rage. His grandson, Duan Tianrui, did have talent in medicine, and this was entirely out of good intentions! Currently, Duan Tianrui was still quite young, and if he could learn medicine from Ye Chenfeng, his future achievements in the medical field would surely be limitless.

Duan Tianrui’s face turned red with the effort to contain himself. He knew his grandfather was a man of his word. He couldn’t fathom how this Ye Chenfeng, who looked to be in his twenties, could have such superior medical skills? He was convinced that his grandfather must have been deceived by Ye Chenfeng. However, right now, the only thing he could do was to yield and reluctantly mutter, "Great Ancestor, hello."

"Not bad, not bad. Seeing that you’re so polite, I’ll accept you as my granddisciple. From now on, you’d better work hard!" Ye Chenfeng said, patting Duan Tianrui’s head with a show of age-worn pride.

Duan Tianrui was so furious he nearly went mad. Here he was, a man in his twenties, being treated like a child and patted on the head by someone of similar age—who was also his Great Ancestor? His chest felt oppressively stifled.

"Do you four still want to come with me to the International Medical Exchange Competition? Don’t waste my time. If you want to come along, immediately come here and call me ’Great Ancestor.’ Otherwise, leave the Duans’ house at once," Duan Nan said impatiently to Fang Junda and the others.

The once-in-a-decade International Medical Exchange Competition was an event that the global medical community eagerly aspired to attend. This time, it happened to be held in Huaxia Country’s Capital City. Who knew where it would be next time? And with a gap of ten whole years between each competition, even if one were simply to observe the International Medical Exchange Competition, there was still a hundred percent chance of learning a lot. For those studying medicine like Fang Junda, it was an opportunity of a lifetime, impossible to give up. Besides, now that a central figure in their circle, Duan Tianrui, had addressed Ye Chenfeng as ’Great Ancestor,’ the other four were also somewhat more accepting in their hearts.

However, Yi Siying, who had just had physical contact with Ye Chenfeng, pulled a bitter face. Coaxed by the obedient Jiang Yumeng, she approached Ye Chenfeng and reluctantly called out, "Great Ancestor."

The other three were somewhat more willing than Yi Siying to call out. Ye Chenfeng nodded with a smile and said, "Since you all have called me ’Great Ancestor,’ you are now my disciples and grandchildren. As an elder, I will not take offense at the earlier matters."

Ye Chenfeng saw how much Yi Siying was gritting her teeth in anger and leaned in close to her ear, whispering a comment only the two of them could hear: "They really did say your chest is quite soft and firm. I, your Great Ancestor, am very pleased."

Yi Siying’s cheeks reddened, her teeth clenched tightly, and her eyes bore into Ye Chenfeng with fierce intensity, as though she was about to breathe fire.

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The accommodation for this International Medical Exchange Competition was a five-star hotel; the venue for the competition was right next to this hotel, in a rather spacious private club. Already two days prior, security guards were patrolling the entrance to the private club for twenty-four hours a day.

This time, medical authorities from all over the world had come to Huaxia Country. The security measures had to be foolproof, for if any accidents occurred during the exchange, it would not only embarrass Huaxia Country but might also lead to other nations holding Huaxia accountable should something happen to their medical authorities in Huaxia Country.

By the time Duan Nan led Ye Chenfeng and the others to their hotel, it was already after eight o’clock in the evening. As soon as Duan Nan stepped into the hotel lobby, more than ten men, both old and young, approached him with smiles on their faces.

"Old Duan, it’s been a long time since we last met, and you’re still as vigorous as ever! We’re counting on you for this exchange competition." ƒrēenovelkiss.com

"Yeah, Old Duan, it seems like the last time we met was five years ago. Today, we really ought to have a good drink."

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The group of men, ranging in age, greeted Duan Nan warmly. These men were authoritative figures in the Huaxia medical community, and with Duan Nan being the head of the Capital Military Region Hospital and his medical skills being highly regarded within the Huaxia medical community, he wielded significant influence. These medical authorities from Huaxia had been waiting for him here.

"You old guys can drop the formalities; you all know I, Duan Nan, don’t go for that sort of thing," Duan Nan said with a laugh, waving his hand.

"Old Duan, looks like you’re still as stubborn as ever! This exchange competition is held in our Huaxia, and we have to take first place. Otherwise, we’d be a laughing stock to the medical experts from other countries," remarked a man in his sixties, dressed in a Tang suit. This man, named Lu Shengrong, was a distinguished figure in the Huaxia traditional medicine community.

"Old Lu, this exchange competition won’t be so simple. It’s said that the medical experts from the Island Nation and Country M who are participating represent the pinnacle of the medical field. It will take quite an effort to outdo these authorities from the two countries," said a man in his fifties, clothed simply but elegantly, with an air of concern. This man was named Cheng Yingxun and was also a well-known figure in the Huaxia medical community.

"Old Cheng, why do you always beat your own drum while boosting others’ morale? I don’t think we have anything to fear from those so-called authorities from the Island Nation and Country M. Are we from Huaxia supposed to be scared of them?" Lu Shengrong argued defiantly.

"Alright, you two old men always bicker as soon as you meet. Let’s just do our best," Duan Nan intervened.

"Old Duan’s right! Old Duan, who are these young fellows with you?" Cheng Yingxun shifted his gaze onto Ye Chenfeng and the others.

Ye Chenfeng didn’t want these old men to know he was Duan Nan’s master and quickly said, "I am a disciple of Master Duan."

Having heard Ye Chenfeng’s introduction, Duan Nan immediately understood Ye Chenfeng’s thoughts and, without changing his expression, said, "These youngsters are all my juniors. I brought them to the exchange competition to gain some experience."

"Indeed! The future of Huaxia’s medical community belongs to these youths." Cheng Yingxun sighed and continued, "Old Duan, let’s have a proper gathering tonight and let these youngsters go have fun on their own. They’d be bored stiff if they stayed with us old men. This time we’ve all brought some of our younger generation along to join in the fun, let them get to know each other better!"

Seeing that Ye Chenfeng didn’t express any objection, Duan Nan could only nod and say, "Alright then! I’ll join you for a few drinks tonight."

Then, turning to Duan Tianrui beside him, Duan Nan said, "Tianrui, you must take your responsibilities as a junior seriously, do you understand? Otherwise, your grandfather won’t let you off easily."

"Old Duan, what are you mumbling about?" asked another Huaxia medical authority standing nearby, unable to understand the hidden meaning in Duan Nan’s words. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)