Chapter 694: Chapter 694

Ding Fan's description of Jin Guangyi's condition was indeed a manifestation of inflammation in the kidneys and respiratory system. At this moment, Park Jinshan by his side was nodding in admiration as well.

Ding Fan's meticulous observation had earned Park Jinshan's respect.

"How about it, everything I said was correct, wasn't it?" Ding Fan now turned to look at Jin Guangyi.

Jin Guangyi's expression was very grave at this point.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, what Mr. Ding said is indeed your current condition," Park Jinshan, inopportunely, came over and said.

By now, there was really nothing Jin Guangyi could say anymore. Even his own Korean Medicine practitioners had confirmed that what Ding Fan said was true—what was there left for him to hold on to?

Jin Guangyi glanced at Ding Fan, then without a word, turned and walked back towards his own camp.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, you haven't told everyone whether my diagnosis was accurate or not," Ding Fan then called out to Jin Guangyi.

All cameras were now focused on Jin Guangyi.

Jin Guangyi pondered for a moment before begrudgingly admitting, "I concede, we lost the first round."

Next to Ding Fan, Hu Jin felt a wave of relief wash over her. Knowing Jin Guangyi's pride, getting him to admit defeat in front of so many people was truly a difficult feat.

"That simple?" Ding Fan looked at Jin Guangyi and commented indifferently.

Jin Guangyi's expression became even more solemn. "What? Isn't my admission of defeat enough for you?"

Before, Jin Guangyi had claimed that if Ding Fan wasn't cheating, he would kneel before him and admit his wrongdoing. Now not only had it been proven that Ding Fan did not cheat, but his medical expertise had also been validated to be exceptional.

Ding Fan stopping Jin Guangyi wasn't to have him kneel and confess, but merely to get a clear answer.

Yet Ding Fan hadn't anticipated that the other party, clearly defeated, would still act so self-righteously. He truly couldn't fathom where this audacity came from.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, there are many cameras pointed at you right now; I trust you haven't forgotten your own words," Ding Fan said gravely. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⁂𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⁂𝓷𝓮𝓽

Ding Fan originally just wanted an apology; since the other party refused while being so arrogant, there was no longer any need to spare Jin Guangyi the embarrassment.

Sometimes, face is given by others, but it's also lost by your own actions.

"What, you want me, a distinguished chairman, to kneel and apologize to you?" Jin Guangyi's tone was extremely forceful.

"I'd like to ask, if I had cheated just now, would you have let me off?" Ding Fan's tone was extremely calm.

Jin Guangyi frowned deeply at Ding Fan.

This question no longer required Jin Guangyi's answer—anyone there could answer it now.

If Ding Fan had indeed cheated just now, then Jin Guangyi would certainly have made a big deal out of it; if not completely ruin Ding Fan, he would at least have tried to tarnish his reputation.

"We Huaxia people believe in walking the talk. If you only talk without action, then I wonder where your Korea's credibility stands, who will dare to deal with Koreans in the future!" Ding Fan stood up and said fiercely.

The other party showed no signs of leniency and maintained an arrogant demeanor, prompting Ding Fan to take a harsher stance.

You were given face, but you refused it—no one to blame but yourself.

Park Jinshan, looking extremely uncomfortable, was by Jin Guangyi's side.

Ding Fan's words were clear to Jin Guangyi. Speaking of future dealings with Koreans, Ding Fan had effectively put Jin Guangyi in a tough spot with a single statement.

If Jin Guangyi was all talk and no action, then Korea's reputation would be destroyed single-handedly by him, and countless Koreans would curse him for it.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, our Korea's honor is of utmost importance. Since you've made a promise, please fulfill your word and demonstrate our spirit of contract," Park Jinshan, once again untimely, stepped forward and said.

Now, Jin Guangyi truly resented Park Jinshan, but to avoid losing his composure in front of the media, he refrained from lashing out.

Jin Guangyi hesitated for a moment, then looked towards Zhou Shixin, the president of the Chinese Medicine Association, in the audience below.

Jin Guangyi bypassed Ding Fan and went directly to the stage, approaching Zhou Shixin. "Mr. Zhou, your country has always governed with benevolence and righteousness. Looking at the current situation, could you perhaps speak on my behalf to Mr. Ding..."

Zhou Shixin knew exactly what Jin Guangyi was implying. Jin Guangyi was hoping that he would intercede on his behalf with Ding Fan.

Normally, these Korean Medicine practitioners were extremely arrogant, and even today Jin Guangyi had been dismissive upon seeing Zhou Shixin. Now that he was in trouble, he came with a forced smile seeking Zhou Shixin's help.

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Ding is not a member of the Huaxia Country Chinese Medicine Association, and as for your earlier competition, I am merely an observer, so I am truly not in a position to mediate for you," Zhou Shixin said to Jin Guangyi.

Jin Guangyi really felt like crying at this point.

In front of all these media outlets, if he were to kneel before Ding Fan, he would be utterly humiliated and couldn't show his face again. But not kneeling would only make things worse.

If I, because of myself, affected Korea's international image, I don't know how many Koreans would come after me, desperate for a fight.

"Jin Guangyi, you didn't have to label us Huaxia people," Ding Fan said on the side, speaking like he was educating a child, his tone very gentle as he addressed Jin Guangyi. "Benevolence and righteousness are indeed the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine in Huaxia Country, but we Huaxia people also judge by character. You were a petty and vengeful person, and we Huaxia people are not fools. Why should we be benevolent and generous to someone like you?"

At this moment, Jin Guangyi felt a raging inferno in his heart. But now, he couldn't utter a single word.

"Mr. Ding Fan, I was wrong before... sorry..."

Jin Guangyi clenched his teeth and finally walked directly in front of Ding Fan, then respectfully knelt down and kowtowed to Ding Fan.

Click, click, click... At this moment, the people around captured this scene with their cameras and video recorders.

Actually, by now, Ding Fan had already won by a large margin. Not to mention anything else, the mere photo of Jin Guangyi's kneeling had already elevated Chinese medicine quite a bit.

"In the future, be more humble. In this world, there are many things you haven't seen. But just because you haven't experienced them doesn't mean they are impossible or they don't exist."

At this time, Ding Fan sounded like an elder as he lectured the kneeling Jin Guangyi on the side.

Jin Guangyi really felt like he was going to explode with anger, but now that he had already knelt, he couldn't well say or do anything unnecessary.

"Alright, get up. I forgive you this time, but you definitely must not continue in the future," Ding Fan said to the kneeling Jin Guangyi.

Jin Guangyi nodded then, and only then, did he get up from the ground and return to his own camp without saying a word.

Jin Guangyi had now completely lost face, truly at a loss for words.

To preserve Korea's reputation, he had to sacrifice his personal honor... But thinking about how tomorrow's news websites would be swarming with photos of him kneeling, he felt annoyed with himself.

Why did he have to bet with Ding Fan just now? Why did he have to be so aggressive? If he had not been so aggressive, he wouldn't have ended up in such a passive position.

Hu Jin watched this scene unfold from the side.

At this time, Hu Jin actually felt somewhat resentful towards Ding Fan.

Treating Jin Guangyi seemed a bit narrow-minded, making such a distinguished president kneel appeared to be too inhumane.

However, in Hu Jin's heart, the resentment towards Ding Fan was at most a minor part, as she actually felt more relieved.

A person as arrogant as Jin Guangyi could only be thoroughly handled by Ding Fan.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I will now announce the result of the first round. The result of the first round is a complete victory for Mr. Ding Fan, with an absolute advantage!"

Although everyone at the scene already knew the outcome, the female emcee still went on stage to announce it formally.

With the end of the emcee's announcement, a deafening applause broke out from the audience.

Korean medicine was too arrogant, and Ding Fan crushing the opponent with an absolute advantage was incredibly face-saving for the Chinese people present.

"Elder Wu, what do you think of this young man?" Zhou Shixin asked the stooped elder beside him.

The stooped elder, dressed in comfortable clothing, played with a pair of Jade Balls in his hand while he watched Ding Fan on stage with a sharp gaze.

Only upon hearing Zhou Shixin's question did the stooped elder reply.

"This kid has a keen eye. Just with his perceptiveness alone, not to mention the whole of Huaxia Country, even in the entire world of traditional Chinese medicine, I don't believe there's anyone who could surpass this youngster."

Zhou Shixin smiled slightly after hearing Elder Wu's lavishing of such rare praise. "It's been a long time since I've heard Elder Wu be so generous with his compliments towards someone," he said.

Elder Wu smiled in response to Zhou Shixin's remark. "But what I said is true. That boy's talent is extraordinary. If someone guides him in the future, his cultivation will be very powerful."

"Elder Wu, I think this young man is promising. I want to take him as a disciple and introduce him to our Chinese Medicine Association," Zhou Shixin said.

"Oh? You're that interested in him already?" Elder Wu teased.

"Chinese medicine suffered persecution during tumultuous times, leaving behind very limited medical knowledge. With the advancement of technology, many people now think our Chinese medicine is a scam, is feudal..." Zhou Shixin said, drawing a deep breath before continuing. "I'm really old now, and I can't change the current situation of Chinese medicine. What I want is to find someone who can change the future of Chinese medicine!"

"Someone who can change the future of Chinese medicine?" Elder Wu echoed, glancing at Ding Fan on stage. "You mean, Ding Fan?"

Zhou Shixin nodded. "Nowadays, not many young people are truly studying Chinese medicine, and even fewer reach the pinnacle of their field. If Ding Fan has achieved such mastery at his young age, think about what he could accomplish by the time he reaches our age..."

Listening to Zhou Shixin, Elder Wu nodded. "However, I think we should wait and see. After all, we're only at the first event of the competition."