Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

"This isn't about some honey trap!" Liu Ergou said with a bitter smile. "Shuang Yue, just look around. How many prominent figures from the world of traditional Chinese medicine are actually here?"

"Besides, you should know that traditional Chinese medicine has become a mass-produced industry. As long as you follow the textbooks, you can be a traditional doctor, and so can I. And these doctors here? They're exactly that mass-produced type!"

Hearing this, Lu Shuangyue nodded, though she only half-understood.

Liu Ergou continued, "As for acupuncture, it's the same story. The art used to be incredibly diverse, with both orthodox and unorthodox methods flourishing. However, after a revision of the textbooks, there's now only one type of acupuncture available on the market. So, sharing their techniques won't cost these people a thing. In fact, they stand to make a fortune from it!"

Upon hearing Liu Ergou's explanation, Lu Shuangyue cried out that it was unfair.

Liu Ergou, however, had no significant reaction.

What fairness is there in this world, anyway?

Meanwhile, Mi Xiaoying, who was standing at the front, cast another look in Liu Ergou's direction. The few young doctors sitting near him immediately flushed with excitement, waving and gesturing eagerly toward Mi Xiaoying. Unfortunately for them, she wasn't looking at them at all. The one she was watching was Liu Ergou.

According to Mi Xiaoyu's prediction, Liu Ergou was bound to oppose my proposal. Then, I could justifiably trip him up and make him the public enemy of everyone here. But this isn't how I expected things to go at all. Liu Ergou is just sitting there, as steady as a mountain, his face expressionless, as if nothing is happening. This is baffling. My proposal to share techniques might not be a big deal to the others, since their knowledge is already public—mass-produced, as Liu Ergou said. But he's different. His miraculous medical skills could shock the world with even a casual demonstration. When I proposed sharing medical skills, he should have jumped up and started cursing me out. But he's showing no reaction at all. His composure is making me wonder if he knew about my plan all along. But on second thought, that's impossible!

The more Mi Xiaoying thought, the more curious she became, until she finally couldn't hold back any longer and called him out by name.

"Ahem, I've heard what everyone has said," she began. "It seems no one has any objections to my plan. However, I notice some people haven't spoken. Are you perhaps dissatisfied with my proposal? If you have any concerns, please speak up!" She paused, her eyes locking on him. "Isn't that right, our friend, Er Gou, sitting in the back?"

With these words, every eye in the venue swiveled to Liu Ergou. The sudden attention startled him out of his thoughts. He had never been the focus of so many people in his entire life; it was impossible to be used to it. The crowd, seeing how young Liu Ergou was, couldn't help but start murmuring among themselves.

"Tsk, I can't believe he's so young and yet he knows President Mi!"

"I know, right? And for President Mi to single him out by name... they must have a close relationship!"

"What's the use of a good relationship? He's so young, his medical skills must be terrible!"

Listening to the people gossiping about him, Liu Ergou cleared his throat. "Ahem, President Mi, how can you just throw around accusations like that? You're going a bit too far! I simply didn't feel like speaking, that's all. It's not that I have any objection to your plan. On the contrary, I support it wholeheartedly! You're right. Traditional Chinese medicine is in decline, and we must unite. Only then can we restore its former glory!"

Liu Ergou's words left Mi Xiaoying dumbfounded.

This… this isn't right! Why isn't he opposing me? He's actually strongly in favor of my plan!

For a moment, Mi Xiaoying was speechless. She stood there, stunned, for a good ten seconds before finally coming to her senses.

"Ah! Well said, our friend Er Gou! That's youth for you—so open-minded and not at all old-fashioned! Since that's the case, I won't waste any more words!"

With that, Mi Xiaoying shot a meaningful look at Elder Gongsun, who was sitting in the main seat. The next second, the elder immediately produced a thick stack of documents and handed them to her.

Taking the documents, Mi Xiaoying announced, "This matter concerning the Chinese Medicine Alliance is no trivial issue! Therefore, we can't rely on empty promises. I've prepared a contract! I expect everyone to abide by it!"

As she spoke, she began to distribute the thick contracts to everyone present.

Sitting at the very back, Liu Ergou watched this scene and couldn't help but sneer. Looks like the Gongsun Family has been working with Mi Xiaoying all along.

The contract quickly reached Liu Ergou, but just as he was about to open it, Mi Xiaoying suddenly called out to him again.

"Friend Er Gou, I've heard some rumors about you. They say your medical skills are all family-inherited! That they involve many ancient prescriptions and miraculous acupuncture techniques! I hope you can contribute them without reservation and not try to hide anything!"

As Mi Xiaoying finished speaking, everyone present once again turned their gaze toward Liu Ergou in unison. But this time, their eyes were filled with nothing but pure greed. If looks could kill, Liu Ergou would have been devoured by their stares countless times over.

Hearing Mi Xiaoying's words, Liu Ergou frowned.

This woman is targeting me again. It looks like I need to fight back a little, to show her I'm not some pushover. If I don't, I'll have endless trouble waiting for me in the future.

Thinking this, Liu Ergou spoke up. "President Mi, I don't oppose your plan. On the contrary, I fully support it. But there's one thing I don't quite understand. Let's say you want me to contribute my ancient prescriptions right now. How exactly should I go about it? Should I photocopy the originals hundreds of times and hand them out to everyone, or is there another way?"

Hearing this, Mi Xiaoying didn't hesitate for a second. "Absolutely not! Don't you realize how disorganized and undisciplined that would be? Our alliance despises that sort of behavior above all else! There will be no lack of organization or discipline! You are to hand the ancient prescriptions directly to me, and I will be the one to distribute them!"