Chapter 286: Provocation!
"Dad, isn't there a group practice at the Martial Arts Department tomorrow? All three special-hire instructors will be there, so it'll be a good opportunity to teach this kid a lesson," Qin Yan said.
"Hmph! Why need three instructors? I alone am enough!" Liu Tianfu said proudly. "I'll beat him so badly he'll be searching for his teeth on the ground!"
Liu Xin said with a face full of hatred, "Dad! I've been practicing medicine for so many years, always a proud daughter of heaven, never humiliated like this before. You must stand up for me!"
"To severely dent this guy's spirit and have him lose face in public!"
"Don't worry, your dad will definitely get justice for you."
Of all his children, he cherished his youngest daughter the most. At such a young age, she was a disciple of a National Doctor, famous since youth, giving him so much pride.
Now, to be humiliated by this guy?
He couldn't swallow this insult.
Moreover, the other two special-hire instructors had also mentioned to him before that this decision of the Martial Arts Department had really irked them.
After all, which of the current three special-hire instructors of the Martial Arts Department wasn't reputable and famous for many years?
They believed that Qin Jiang, sharing the title of special-hire instructor with them, was unworthy and also an insult to them.
The night passed by swiftly.
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A ray of sunlight shone in from outside.
Qin Yan soon slowly opened his eyes.
He checked on Zhao Yuefei's condition first and found that she was much better. Her previously pale complexion now had some color, and her breathing had become more even.
He then breathed a sigh of relief.
Shen Yuerong also opened her sleepy eyes, "Miss Zhao seems to be fine, you can rest easy."
Qin Jiang nodded slightly, "Any news from Ye Longchen's side?"
"None!" Shen Yuerong said with a wry smile. "Ye has been missing so far, and the Martial Arts Department searched all night to no avail. Ah..."
Shen Yuerong's eyes dimmed; given the situation, it seemed that Ye Longchen's chances were slim.
Qin Jiang fell silent, letting out a light sigh as well.
"By the way, Director Ling asked for you to find him at the training ground as soon as you woke up," Shen Yuerong said.
Qin Jiang nodded, "I got it."
He quickly got ready and was escorted to the training ground by a member of the Martial Arts Department.
Shen Yuerong followed as well.
"Instructor, you're so young yet you have become a special-hire instructor of our Jinling Martial Arts Department, an unprecedented feat! The other three instructors are basically all over forty, you stand out so much compared to them!" the Martial Arts Department member said with full respect.
He was also well aware of the last night's events. Qin Jiang had risked his life to deliver the Gene Potion and saved Zhao Yuefei with his astonishing medical skills—it was nothing short of miraculous!
Witnessing all this, he had gained immense respect for Qin Jiang, who was of the same age.
"It's nothing," Qin Jiang said with a light smile.
"However, Mr. Qin, you must be careful; today might not go so smoothly! After all, 'the tree that stands out in the forest is the first to be blown down.' You're too excellent and that could invite envy from others," the member warned.
"I heard that all three special-hire instructors are teaching the Martial Arts Department's newcomers in the training ground today, and they have expressed skepticism about your abilities, so..."
Qin Jiang said indifferently, "I understand."
So all three special-hire instructors don't recognize his competence?
He was curious to see what abilities these three special-hire instructors truly possessed!
The trio soon arrived at the training ground.
Looking around, numerous Martial Arts Department members were practicing hard, drenched in sweat, and full of vigor!
"Mr. Qin!" Ling Feng came over, patted his shoulder, and then announced to the others, "Everyone, take a break for a moment. The Director wants to introduce someone to you!"
This loud call turned all eyes in the area towards him.
Then, he introduced him to everyone, "This is our Martial Arts Department's fourth special-hire instructor, Qin Jiang, Instructor Qin!"
"Let's give him a round of applause—!"
At these words, the whole place erupted in surprise; the Martial Arts Department members all looked incredulous!
The fourth special-hire instructor, the talk of recent rumors, was unexpectedly so young?
You should know that the special-hire instructors held very high status within the Martial Arts Department.
Apart from the Director and the Deputy Director, they had the most esteemed positions!
And most of the time, even the Director and the Deputy Director had to give some respect to them!
After all, the special-hire instructors were brought in to teach the Martial Arts Department's newcomers.
They were not directly under the Martial Arts Department's command.
Moreover, they were all top-notch experts from the locality and already had high prestige!
The three current special-hire instructors of the Jinling Martial Arts Department were each among the top ten experts in Jinling! Was Qin Jiang, at such a young age, really qualified to sit on an equal footing with them?
"Hello everyone, I am Qin Jiang." Qin Jiang greeted them casually, feeling suddenly uncomfortable under so many curious, admiring gazes.
Just then, Liu Tianfu and his two counterparts exchanged glances and walked towards Qin Jiang!
"Instructor Qin, I've long admired your reputation!"
Liu Tianfu's voice was tinged with sarcasm, "I heard that Mr. Qin was recommended by the old Director, and despite your youth, you've joined the Martial Arts Department as a special-hire instructor, equating your status with ours!"
"We three are eager to witness Mr. Qin's prowess. Today, we specially wish to exchange some pointers with Mr. Qin!"
"Just right, it would also be a spectacle for these students present to admire Mr. Qin's skills!"
"What do you say, Mr. Qin?!"
His words seemed polite, but everyone could hear the challenge within them.