NOVEL NEXT Chapter 46: Old Acquaintance
The next morning, Wang Ye and Chen Li arrived early at the venue of the Herbal Medicine Conference.
The valuation conference that had just ended yesterday was still the talk of the town. Consequently, the Herbal Medicine Conference, influenced by the valuation conference, was also extremely popular.
After all, Yun City's medicinal herbs and antique jewelry complement and influence each other.
However, today's schedule for the Herbal Medicine Conference was not quite consistent with that of the valuation conference.
The Herbal Medicine Conference had only one day of competition, after which the champion would be directly determined.
This was because during the two days of competition at the valuation conference, the Herbal Medicine Conference had already held two days of herbal exhibitions. In fact, these two days of exhibitions were the most important part of the Herbal Medicine Conference.
At the exhibition, many herbal merchants and medical halls would engage in herb trading and contract signings.
That didn't mean the competition at the Herbal Medicine Conference wasn't thrilling, as today's final prize winner would secure an important contract.
With this contract, one could easily make a fortune within the coming year.
"Junior brother, you must do your best in the competition later," Chen Li encouraged Wang Ye before the competition started.
Chen Li was originally supposed to participate in this competition. However, due to Wang Ye's needs, she gave her spot to him.
Therefore, Chen Li also entrusted the future of Peerless Medical Hall to Wang Ye's hands.
Of course, Chen Li also believed that Wang Ye's abilities were definitely not inferior to her own. Having him participate might even achieve better results.
"Senior sister, rest assured; I will definitely win this competition," Wang Ye confidently said.
As soon as his words ended, a sudden commotion erupted at the competition site.
Everyone's attention turned to the entrance. A crowd had gathered, though it was unclear what had happened.
However, Wang Ye and Chen Li were not the type who enjoyed watching spectacles. Even though everyone else's attention had been diverted, Wang Ye and Chen Li remained composed and stood their ground.
"Doctor Wang, I'm here! I've come to cover your back in today's competition."
Tan Long said, making his way through the crowd.
Seeing Tan Long, Wang Ye responded with a kind smile, "Mr. Tan, thank you for your efforts."
Tan Long was quite a decent person. Ever since Wang Ye had treated him, he had been consistently helping Wang Ye. Although he had his own motives, he indeed assisted Wang Ye significantly.
Like with the previous issue with the Fang Family, without Tan Long, Wang Ye wouldn't have been able to obtain that useful information by himself.
"Mr. Wang, I heard you even won the championship at the valuation conference yesterday! When did you register for that? I didn't even know. If I had known, I would definitely have come to cheer you on," Tan Long said excitedly.
"Just a valuation conference; there's nothing much to mention. Today's Herbal Medicine Conference is the focus!" Wang Ye calmly replied.
"Exactly, exactly, today's Herbal Medicine Conference is the focus. Doctor Wang, I really think highly of you. I believe you can win this competition too. If so, winning both the valuation conference and Herbal Medicine Conference would make you a big star in Yun City."
If Wang Ye became a big star in Yun City, Tan Long naturally could bask in the reflected glory. He believed that Wang Ye would not forget his contribution.
"Mr. Tan, you jest!"
Wang Ye, slightly embarrassed by Tan Long's words, changed the subject, "By the way, what happened over there that caused such a commotion?"
"Over there? Who knows what happened, just people who love a spectacle," Tan Long casually replied.
Tan Long had no interest in joining the excitement of that scene.
At that moment, the person surrounded by the crowd began moving toward the stage.
As the crowd moved, Wang Ye saw the person encircled in the middle.
It turned out to be Yang Junsheng and Zhou Tianhao. What surprised Wang Ye a bit was that He Lei was also there.
He Lei, who had previously been with Su Wanqing, had apparently teamed up with Yang Junsheng.
However, Wang Ye just glanced at him and didn't pay much attention.
Whatever the relationship between Yang Junsheng and He Lei was, it wasn't what Wang Ye was interested in.
What did interest Wang Ye a little was the overall situation. If the information provided by Fang Cunshan was true, the Yang Family was one of the culprits behind the downfall of the Wang Family.
After investigating the matter thoroughly, Wang Ye would definitely not let the Yang Family off the hook.
As Wang Ye saw He Lei and Yang Junsheng, they also spotted him.
Yang Junsheng had already known that Wang Ye was participating in this herbal medicine conference competition, so he wasn't surprised, but a hint of astonishment crossed He Lei's face.
"Brother Lei, what are you looking at? Could it be that you know that kid?" Yang Junsheng asked when he saw He Lei looking at Wang Ye.
"Know him! We've even crossed paths before. Let's go over and take a look," He Lei said as he walked toward Wang Ye.
"Wang Ye? I didn't expect it to really be you. So, you're here to participate in the herbal medicine conference competition too?" He Lei said with a disdainful tone.
He was still thinking about avenging a previous grievance! So if he had the chance this time, he would definitely not let Wang Ye go.
"Yes, how about it?" Wang Ye answered calmly.
Just a He Lei was not worth Wang Ye being afraid. Last time Wang Ye could slap his face, he could do the same this time.
"Heh, Wang Ye, you sound quite arrogant? Don't think because you got a little achievement at the treasure appraisal conference with Fang Feifei's help that you are something special. This time at the herbal medicine conference, you won't have such good luck."
Wang Ye's triumph at the treasure appraisal conference was almost known throughout Yun City, and naturally, He Lei would be aware of it.
But he felt that Wang Ye must have had some insider deal with Fang Feifei.
Facing He Lei's challenge, Wang Ye just smiled faintly, not arguing. The truth would be known by others eventually; Wang Ye didn't need to explain.
"Young Master He, the herbal medicine conference competition is a test of strength. Who has the strength and who doesn't, we will see when the competition starts," Tan Long said, thinking Wang Ye wasn't responding because he was afraid of He Lei.
"Strength? Alright! Let's see who has the strength," He Lei scoffed, turning his gaze to a middle-aged man in traditional Chinese attire beside him.
The man looked skinny, but his eyes were firm, possessing a vigor beyond ordinary people.
It seemed, this man was He Lei's trump card for today.
"Alright, let's see the strength! Young Master He, please," Wang Ye said.
"Let's go!" He Lei dismissively scanned Wang Ye one more time before turning and walking away.
Following behind him, Yang Junsheng also displayed a contemptuous look. Zhou Tianhao, even more triumphantly, flashed a malicious smile at Wang Ye.
It seemed they thought they had already secured a win against Wang Ye.