Ji Liqun looked at Su Yi, who was sitting at the head of the table, with a stunned expression, feeling a chill all over.
After Wu Hongwei exchanged a few words with Su Yi, he called over a waiter and instructed him on something.
Soon after, the waiter walked directly towards Ji Liqun.
"Sir, our boss thinks you're not quite suitable for today's dinner, please leave now."
Being ejected in front of everyone! Ji Liqun felt a surge of anger in his chest.
This was an utter humiliation, they hadn't even spared the face of his father, the esteemed head of the Health Bureau!
Ji Liqun looked up at Su Yi, who was chatting and laughing with Wu Hongwei, wishing he could tear him to pieces.
But he didn't dare!
The influence of such a person was not something he could challenge, as soon as Su Yi's name was mentioned, all the major forces flocked to him like moths to a flame.
Everyone had to yield three points before the connections of a medical grandmaster.
Shocked and angered, Ji Liqun could only leave dejectedly, Su Yi sitting above didn't even bother to glance at him.
Just as Ji Liqun was seething with anger, a phone call came in, and he hurriedly answered.
"Hello! Kid, you better not have provoked him."
Ji Liqun's father, Ji Qiyun, spoke slowly on the phone.
"This man has performed acupuncture from the air, he's a medical grandmaster, so even if you don't cozy up to him, don't mess with him."
Ji Liqun's voice trembled, "Dad, I've already offended him completely, now... is there still a chance for me?"
"You damn fool! You just keep courting death every day," Ji Qiyun cursed on the phone.
Ji Liqun had a mournful look, "I didn't know either! Dad, think of a way, please!"
Helpless over the phone, Ji Qiyun pondered for a moment, "Stay calm. The intelligence I've received says that Su Yi and the Chen Family in our city have a big feud, so there's no need to be too alarmed."
"The Chen Family?" Ji Liqun exclaimed, "But even a great family is no match for a medical grandmaster."
"Not necessarily," Ji Qiyun said slowly, "There are too many geniuses in this world, but if they don't know how to keep a low profile, they will eventually meet an early end. He's still so young now, and his connections aren't enough for him to call the shots. He disabled Chen Mingjun of the Chen Family; such deep-seated hatred, I'm sure the Chen Family won't sit idly by."
Suddenly understanding, Ji Liqun said, "You mean... while he still lacks power, we should use the Chen Family's hand to kill him!"
"Hmm..." Ji Qiyun said, "Do it cleanly and let the Chen Family take the lead."
Ji Liqun hung up the phone, the fear in his heart greatly diminished. A smirk formed on his lips, "You think you're so high and mighty? I'll have the Chen Family wipe you out!"
...
Inside the private room, with Wu Hongwei's introductions, everyone raised their glasses to toast and pay respect to Su Yi.
This was a great grandmaster in medicine – so young and once in a century, befriending him now was surely a no-lose proposition!
As everyone was enjoying their food and drinks, the door of the private room was suddenly pushed open, and Ji Liqun, with a gloomy face, walked in.
"Didn't we tell you to get lost?" Wu Hongwei, who had a fiery temper, immediately cursed out loud.
Ji Liqun sneered, "Ha ha ha, no need to rush, soon you'll find out who needs to get lost."
He stood by the table, sneering and scanning the room, "Gentlemen, I advise you all to sever ties with this idiot sooner rather than later."
The crowd looked on, and Su Yi took a sip of tea, "Has the little clown not performed enough? Do you need to be thrown out again to be satisfied?"
"Who's the little clown is still not certain," Ji Liqun was not at all afraid, "Everyone here, let me advise you, the medical grandmaster you all admire has offended the Chen Family, and with the Chen Family's way of handling things, they certainly won't let him go."
Ji Liqun looked at Su Yi, a playful look in his eyes, "I was right, wasn't I, Medical Master?"
Everyone was terrified. Offending the Chen Family?! Weren't they courting death by befriending him?
A small number of people quietly set down their glasses intended for toasting Su Yi.
Su Yi saw everything.
Ji Liqun was smug, "I advise everyone not to cross paths with the Chen Family. This kid was even driven out of the Lin Family; they didn't dare keep him, so think it over for yourselves."
Wu Hongwei retorted, "So what about the Chen Family? He is a Medical Master! Just give him time, once his reputation is established, which family wouldn't go through fire and water for him?"
"Oh? Is that so? But you'll need to have the time, won't you?" Ji Liqun was not afraid at all, "Perhaps you all don't know, but just recently, your esteemed guest here had crippled the Chen Family's second-in-command, the brother of the Family Head, Chen Mingjun! The Family Head is searching the whole city for him right now!"
Ji Liqun's voice was cold, "Do you think he has a chance to live until he finds reinforcements?"
The crowd inhaled sharply.
To cripple the brother of the Chen Family Head, what audacity!
Given Chen Longtang's vengeful nature, he would surely seek tenfold retribution!
Unable to contain his indignation, Wu Hongwei exclaimed, "Why not?" He turned to the people around and said, "Fellow colleagues, I ask for your witness. We are all doctors here; why not join forces to resist the Chen Family, protect our brother, and I will surely repay you once the matter is settled!"
"Who dares?!" Ji Liqun exclaimed sharply, "Listen well, everyone here, whoever helps him is going against the Chen Family. Remember, the Chen Family is the leading power in the medical community. If you don't want to lose your livelihoods, stay out of this mess!"
Hearing this, people in the room shuddered, and some hurriedly moved away from Su Yi.
Even those who had considered speaking up for Su Yi at the beginning now kept silent.
Just a moment ago they were fawning over him, but now, Su Yi was left alone, with only Wu Hongwei remaining by his side!
Ji Liqun turned to Wu Hongwei, saying with a grin that wasn't quite a smile, "Boss Wu, you're quite skilled at stirring up trouble. Let's see what you can do now."
"You..." Wu Hongwei pointed at Ji Liqun, unable to find the words.
Su Yi watched as those who had once swarmed him now avoided him at all costs, and couldn't help but want to laugh.
"There are always such fools no matter the situation. True colors are revealed in times of adversity."
Su Yi, unhurried, slowly said to Ji Liqun, "You're right, but unfortunately, I do not consider the Chen Family a concern."
Ji Liqun was both amused and angry, "That's bold of you! Still so tough when death is at your doorstep."
The crowd felt the same. If it were a Medical Master of long-standing fame, his wealth and connections could easily withstand the Chen Family.
But Su Yi had just begun to show promise, and the major powers barely knew his name. For the Chen Family, eliminating Su Yi would be as easy as flipping their hand!
Shaking his head, Su Yi was too lazy to argue, "If Chen Longtang comes, he'll just end up the same as Chen Mingjun."
Seeing Su Yi still composed, Ji Liqun became somewhat irritated, "What are you pretending for? Do you really think being a Medical Master means you're safe? You should know the Chen Family also has several Martial Artists as honored guests!"
The people gasped.
Martial Artists, they were like killing demons!
Hearing this, the protagonist's mouth twitched upwards, a glint flashing in his eyes.
"Martial Artists, is that so? I've been wanting to meet them."
The True Medical Ancestor, master of both medicine and martial arts.
Since obtaining his heritage, Su Yi had yet to demonstrate his martial prowess. This was the perfect opportunity to test his skills against those individuals!