Xu Nan's tone was very calm, somewhat cold, and even carried a hint of implied meaning. The temperament he displayed in his words made Shen Qiang inexplicably feel a sense of unfamiliarity. Still, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "As expected of Wanxin Hesheng, even this kind of news reaches your ears."

"If you happen to be free at that time, of course, I don't mind you standing by to cheer me on, but if you're busy, then forget it. That what's-it-called Zhong Family's Acupuncture Technique hasn't even caught my eye."

"You sound very confident," Xu Nan said. "But I still want to remind you that the Small Leaf Plum Blossom Acupuncture Technique is the very foundation of the Zhong Family's prestige. They will not allow any accidents to occur, so you may not end up facing Zhong Yongxi when the time comes."

Shen Qiang laughed upon hearing Xu Nan's words: "A lousy technique is a lousy technique. It won't change its nature no matter who uses it."

Xu Nan laughed, "Oh, if that's the case, then I'll just sit back and enjoy the show."

After hanging up the phone, the smiling Shen Qiang's expression faded, and his eyes gradually turned cold.

In fact, although Shen Qiang had already agreed to the medical challenge with Yongxi, he had never really taken the matter to heart.

Because no matter how you looked at it, as long as his opponent used the Small Leaf Plum Blossom Acupuncture Technique, there was no way he could beat Shen Qiang.

Clearly, however, Yongxi didn't think so. He seemed to believe he could win.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a big fuss about it.

"It seems I should teach him an unforgettable lesson."

...

7:55 AM.

Shen Qiang arrived at work on time.

Just as he got to the trauma emergency department, he saw the fair-complexioned Yongxi, leaning against the corridor wall, playing with his phone along with a chubby man.

Seeing Shen Qiang arrive, Yongxi's mouth curled into a sneer, and without a word, he turned and left.

This made Shen Qiang frown slightly.

The chubby man who was also playing with his phone gave Shen Qiang a mocking smile and followed after Yongxi.

As he passed by Shen Qiang, the chubby man said, "Oh, quite brave of you. I thought you'd be too scared to come to work."

Shen Qiang glared at them coldly and said, "Did you come here to try to put psychological pressure on me? If so, then you're obviously overthinking it."

The chubby man sneered, "Don't be too full of yourself, young man. You won't be able to act so arrogantly for much longer. Why don't you cherish the time you still have to practice medicine?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "While you're worried about me wasting time, I think you should perhaps find Yongxi a singing teacher so he doesn't go off key when the time comes."

The entire morning.

The trauma emergency department was as quiet as usual.

By noon, Shen Qiang, who wanted to continue being alone, couldn't resist Ding Yuhuan's invitation and went out to eat with her.

In a restaurant outside the hospital, he ran into Yongxi, the chubby man, the skinny and dark-skinned female doctor, and the wooden-faced man.

But by then, they were no longer as close as they had been at the start.

Yongxi and the chubby man shared one table, while the skinny and dark-skinned female doctor sat at another table with the wooden-faced man.

When they saw Shen Qiang and Ding Yuhuan arrive, the skinny and dark-skinned female doctor and the wooden-faced man went to great lengths to pretend they didn't see them.

Meanwhile, Zhong Yongxi watched Shen Qiang with a cold gaze, muttering to himself in a roundabout insult, "Well, look at that, still in the mood to take a chick out to dinner, not even realizing that he's about to be banned from practicing medicine for life. Doesn't think to find a new path, just wallows in self-pity. Truly, unworthy of any sympathy."

Shen Qiang couldn't be bothered with him and simply smiled at Ding Yuhuan, "Order whatever you like; don't be polite."

Ding Yuhuan chuckled, "I can eat a lot, you know."

"Go ahead, don't worry about me not having enough money," Shen Qiang said with a smile.

She could eat? Could she eat more than Qian Shanxue?

Hearing this, Ding Yuhuan happily started ordering, adding up to eight dishes in one go.

At this moment, seeing the harmonious atmosphere between the two and Shen Qiang's disregard for him, Zhong Yongxi snorted, "Birds of a feather flock together. It's like a toad lusting after a swan's flesh—useless losers huddled together, apart from eating and drinking, what else can they do?"

Ding Yuhuan, who had been happily ordering, suddenly appeared uneasy.

This made Shen Qiang frown deeply.

In fact, Ding Yuhuan was a beautiful, plump girl. Although she was fuller figured, she wasn't the type that looked out of shape; she was just a bit chubbier than the average slender woman.

Shen Qiang had no particular thoughts about her.

Coming out for a meal with her had been her suggestion.

After all, they were both probationers in the same department, not quite fitting in with the regular staff, and interns tended to ostracize them, so their dining together was quite normal.

But in Zhong Yongxi's words, it seemed as though their relationship was something abnormal, even lumping Ding Yuhuan together with the idlers.

What did that mean? It wasn't enough for him to show off against Shen Qiang; did he have to pick on anyone associated with Shen Qiang too?

Turning calmly, Shen Qiang looked at Zhong Yongxi, "If you shut up now, I'll patiently give you a chance to prove yourself. But if you keep buzzing in my ear like a fly, the previous agreement is off immediately."

Hearing this, Zhong Yongxi's eyebrows twitched, and he sneered, "Scared, are you?"

Whack! The teacup smashed directly into the dish in front of Zhong Yongxi. Amidst the splash of vegetable juice and glass shards, Shen Qiang said indifferently, "The only thing I fear is your weakness."

Zhong Yongxi opened his mouth to scoff, but the chubby man sitting beside him suddenly held him back and said, "Why rush, young Zhong brother? He can't escape anyway. What's wrong with letting him have his way for now?"

"If you hit him now, others might think the Acupuncture Technique of the Zhong family really isn't good. Any grudge can be settled after your contest is over."

"If you act now, you might just give this Shen Qiang a chance to back out."

Hearing the chubby man's words, Zhong Yongxi laughed, "Fine then." Then, looking at Shen Qiang, Zhong Yongxi said, "Mr. Shen, listen well, I can tolerate you for now. Just wait, after the contest is over, I'll settle the score with you slowly."

"Shut up and control your sphincter," Shen Qiang said coolly, raising an eyebrow. "Otherwise, I won't be polite with you at any time."

Zhong Yongxi looked at Shen Qiang with an ugly expression.

At this point, Shen Qiang turned to the restaurant owner who had rushed out at the sound of the smashing, and smiled lightly, "Those two guests are very satisfied. They're ready to pay the bill now, and any damage will be compensated with ten times its price."

The owner was very pleased upon hearing this.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yongxi became anxious, "Shen Qiang, you were the one who smashed it; if anyone should pay, it's you."

"Shut up!" Shen Qiang looked at him indifferently, "If you're too poor to afford it, call me 'Boss Shen,' and I'll pay for you."

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