The Young Urban Doctor
Chapter 1035 - Chapter 1035 Chapter 1035 Unexpected Joy

Chapter 1035: Chapter 1035: Unexpected Joy Chapter 1035: Chapter 1035: Unexpected Joy The reception took place on the fifth floor of the hotel, and the organizing committee, part of the health system of Yue Province, was rather generous by reserving the entire banquet hall.

Several deputy officials from both Yue Province and the health system of Yangcheng City attended the reception; typically, the top officials wouldn’t appear at such events.

When Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei, together with Wang Chenming and others, entered the reception, it had already started.

The Health and Family Planning Commission officials, who were conversing with several highly respected experts, were stunned to see Wang Chenming and other significant leaders walking into the banquet hall. They hastily greeted them, and someone immediately called the top officials of the health system to report the situation.

Other officials, who had other arrangements, were shocked to hear that Wang Chenming and a few other important figures had personally attended the reception.

They immediately dropped what they were doing, some even rushing over directly from their homes.

Upon entering the reception, Wang Chenming’s secretary summoned the deputy official who was hosting the event and gave detailed instructions.

The host caught on quickly, picked up the microphone, and announced to the guests the attendance of Wang Chenming and the other VIPs. After the room quieted down, he invited Wang Chenming to speak.

Wang Chenming didn’t hesitate and stepped onto the stage.

He first extended a warm welcome and gratitude to the attendees and, on behalf of Yangcheng, wished the annual meeting success. He then affirmed the role that traditional medicine had played over the past several thousand years and expressed hope that it would continue to flourish.

Next, he personally expressed his respect and gratitude to the experts who had contributed to the research of traditional medicine in recent years.

Then, turning the conversation, he brought up Luo Ziling.

“Today, I heard of a rather young scholar, but one who has researched traditional medicine extensively, expressing unique viewpoints at the annual meeting. His medical skills are exceptional, and he’s deeply concerned about the difficulties traditional medicine faces, even willing to argue his points vehemently. In any profession, the most feared scenario is stagnation; we advocate for diversity of opinions and a flourishing of ideas. As long as the views are useful, as long as they make sense, and as long as they propose beneficial development for medicine, they should be raised.”

“Young people tend to act impulsively, but they have drive and passion. We should tolerate their impulsiveness and encourage them. Perhaps, they might achieve success and surprise us all.”

Wang Chenming didn’t speak much, but all who listened were startled.

It was highly unusual for a leader in charge of a region to so openly support Luo Ziling in front of so many people.

However, many quick-witted individuals, including the Health and Family Planning Commission officials, understood what it meant.

Wang Chenming was openly expressing his support for Luo Ziling!

Many had a sudden realization: No wonder Luo Ziling dared to be so bold; he had the backing of a major figure like Wang Chenming.

Some businesspeople at the reception decided they must forge a good relationship with Luo Ziling.

Perhaps they were making the acquaintance of an important figure.

After his speech, Wang Chenming raised his glass to toast some of the guests, and spent some time alone with Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei, sharing a few drinks.

They stayed for about half an hour, and just as the officials from the health system arrived, they left the reception, which caused those officials much anxiety and frustration.

When Wang Chenming left, he cordially bid farewell to Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei, shook hands with them, and invited them to visit the administrative center. He suggested they could directly report any matters to the important leaders over the phone, and many witnessed this exchange.

These seemingly ordinary actions were viewed as highly extraordinary by others.

Luo Ziling, this thorn in the side, was seen in a new light by the leaders, and this view quickly took root in their hearts. Many who had previously disliked Luo Ziling and were looking for ways to drive him out of the annual meeting immediately changed their minds.

Luo Ziling, of course, didn’t care about the change in other people’s attitudes, and he didn’t linger at the banquet. After Wang Chenming and other important figures left the event, he too walked out and did not return.

“There’s no need to go back,” Ouyang Feifei said, pulling Luo Ziling, who still wanted to grab some food, “I didn’t expect Wang Chenming to join us at the banquet today, and even speak up for you there. His words carry more weight than a lot of other officials. It’s better for you to maintain a bit of mystery, don’t give those cunning people a chance to cozy up. I’m also tired, let’s head back!”

Luo Ziling didn’t object and followed Ouyang Feifei back to the room.

However, their entourage, including Wang Qing, Li Jing, and Luo Yuqing, still remained at the event.

They needed to monitor the reactions of the others at the banquet and help Luo Ziling and Ouyang Feifei entertain some guests.

After returning to the room with Ouyang Feifei, Luo Ziling collapsed unceremoniously onto the sofa.

“Is Wang Chenming part of the Fang Family’s camp?” Luo Ziling asked Ouyang Feifei. “I guessed correctly, didn’t I?”

Ouyang Feifei smiled, “He’s very close with Fang Dongxun.”

“Alright then!”

Just as he was about to say something, Luo Ziling’s phone rang.

Seeing it was Yang Qingyin calling, he quickly jumped up from the sofa and retreated to the room to answer.

“Junior, am I interrupting your quality time with a beautiful woman?” The moment the call connected, Yang Qingyin’s lazy voice came through the phone.

“You just woke up, didn’t you?”

“That’s right, I ate and took a nap, and just woke up. I didn’t get a reply to the message I sent someone before dinner, so I tried calling, and surprisingly, someone picked up,” Yang Qingyin said with a slight huff.

“I had a meeting with some leaders from Yangcheng this afternoon, and afterwards, I accompanied them to the banquet. Just got back to my room now. My butt barely touched the sofa and your call came in.” Luo Ziling briefly shared the day’s events with Yang Qingyin, then said, “Senior, I’ll send you a few clips later. They’re videos of my performance this morning and afternoon, taken by others. After you watch them, don’t criticize me–you have to praise me!”

“Alright, if you don’t perform terribly in the videos, I’ll compliment you,” Yang Qingyin said, sounding slightly cheered up.

“After watching, you’ll definitely think I was arrogant, completely disregarding those old fogeys,” Luo Ziling said somewhat gloomily. “Today, when the host introduced me as the heir to Taiyi Divine Needle, almost everyone stood up to mock me, nearly driving me mad.”

“How could that happen? Send me all the videos quickly, I want to see,” Yang Qingyin sounded quite surprised.

“Okay!”

As Luo Ziling hung up and was about to send the videos, Yang Qingyin sent a message: “Do you want me to come see you in Yangcheng?”

“Of course, that would be great!” Luo Ziling replied without hesitation.

Yang Qingyin responded with a rolling-eyes emoji, followed by a text message: “Wouldn’t that spoil your romance with Ouyang Feifei? Forget it, I won’t come!”

“Senior, believe it or not, when I return, I’ll properly punish you, spanking your little butt!!!”

That brought yet another rolling-eyes emoji from Yang Qingyin.