Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

"Okay, then I’ll arrange it," Zhang Yaqing said with a light laugh. "With your medical skills, it will definitely be spectacular if you get a chance to demonstrate them at the conference. Besides, Mr. William generally holds Traditional Chinese Medicine in high regard."

Chen Xiao gave a faint smile. He dared not claim prowess in other areas, but in the realm of medicine, he, Chen Xiao, was second to none.

"This Traditional Chinese Medicine exchange conference has strict admission. I’ll need to pull some strings."

"How so?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"I’ll have to buy tickets from a scalper," Zhang Yaqing said, sounding somewhat helpless.

Chen Xiao was speechless. He hadn’t expected scalpers to have such a long reach.

Soon, Zhang Yaqing had someone arrange for two entrance tickets.

"The Traditional Chinese Medicine conference is tonight at seven. I’ve heard that people from the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country will also be there, so it probably won’t be a peaceful event. I’ll go and get ready."

"Alright," Chen Xiao nodded. For such a grand event, these women would undoubtedly need to dress up and look their best. At the very least, they couldn’t make a poor impression when they entered the venue. As for him... anything would do.

「Close to seven in the evening.」

The area around Zhenghong Medical Hall in Zhonghai was a sea of people. A great many had come to attend this exchange conference, including members of the Chinese Medicine Community, special guests, and onlookers—a true mix of people from all walks of life.

Zhang Yaqing wore a purple cheongsam that perfectly accentuated her graceful figure, drawing a great deal of attention and forming a stark contrast to the casually dressed Chen Xiao beside her.

Feeling the curious and envious glances, Chen Xiao just smiled calmly, not taking them to heart. In fact, he felt a little smug. After all, those people could do nothing but look on in envy. And Zhang Yaqing, this stunning beauty, is now my woman.

"Chen Xiao, what are you doing here?"

Suddenly, a surprised voice called out.

Chen Xiao turned around and was slightly taken aback. "Xu Yanran?" He hadn’t expected to run into her here. Wasn’t she in Yuncheng City?

Xu Yanran wore a very elegant gown that gave her a more feminine air than usual. Her gaze landed on Zhang Yaqing beside Chen Xiao, and a complex expression flashed in her eyes before she quickly concealed it.

"Sister Xu, long time no see," Zhang Yaqing greeted her.

"Mm," Xu Yanran nodded faintly.

She already knew that Chen Xiao had divorced Luo Qingli. But seeing him appear so intimately with Zhang Yaqing at this conference filled her with complicated emotions.

"What are you doing here?" Chen Xiao moved closer and lowered his voice.

"I’m on a mission to investigate something and gather intelligence," Xu Yanran whispered back. "Be careful. Some of your old enemies are here tonight."

Old enemies? Chen Xiao was still puzzled when he saw a group of people walk in, laughing and chatting. It was Jiang Tianquan and Watanabe Ichiba, whom he had met once before. What are these guys doing here?

Xu Yanran lowered her voice. "Watanabe Ichiba is from the Watanabe Clan, which is a key part of the senior leadership of the Ghost Medical Sect in Yang Country. He’s also considered part of the medical world."

"What a pity we let them escape justice last time! Those diminutive bastards are full of nothing but malice; it would be best to exterminate them all! My investigation this time is also related to them!"

"Oh?" Chen Xiao said coldly. "What have they done?"

"It’s only a suspicion at the moment," Xu Yanran replied. "This is a confidential Dragon Soul mission, so I can’t tell you anything more right now."

Chen Xiao could only let it go. Soon, he spotted a familiar figure among the Jiang Family’s contingent: Zhu Baixi.

Today, Zhu Baixi was dressed very elegantly in a white dress that was simple yet tasteful. She exuded the charm of a mature woman, radiating the distinct allure of a young married woman. Even from a distance, Chen Xiao could feel the men’s eyes roaming over her.

As if by telepathy, Zhu Baixi turned her head and looked his way, even throwing him a coquettish wink.

Chen Xiao pretended not to notice and casually averted his gaze.

Soon, representatives from the various factions had arrived. Among them was a group of pillars from the Chinese Medicine Community, each exuding an aura of profound wisdom and extraordinary presence.

Chen Xiao spotted Li Zhengming among them. Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Li Zhengming’s face lit up with excitement, and he quickly walked over.

"Mas—"

Before he could finish, Chen Xiao coughed softly.

Realizing his gaffe, Li Zhengming quickly corrected himself. "Mr. Chen! You came as well?"

"Yes, just came to see what the fuss was about," Chen Xiao said flatly. "I didn’t expect so many people."

"Of course it’s crowded! This Traditional Chinese Medicine conference is about the dignity of our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community!" Li Zhengming declared with a serious expression. "We old folks have to uphold the honor of our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community!"

"Is it that serious?" Chen Xiao smiled.

"It’s not an exaggeration at all." Li Zhengming sighed before beginning to vent to Chen Xiao about the current situation.

Apparently, as the field of Chinese medicine had declined in recent years, Yang Country had inexplicably become its representative overseas. Most Traditional Chinese Medicine products in the international market now came from Yang Country, and its people held a higher status within the International Medical Alliance.

Moreover, these despicable people were masters of propaganda and public opinion. Abroad, some people actually believed that Yang Country was the birthplace of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It was even said that the people of Yang Country were now shameless enough to apply to the International Medical Alliance to have Traditional Chinese Medicine listed as part of their national cultural heritage, attempting to usurp its orthodox status.

"Those shameless beasts from that tiny nation!" Chen Xiao’s eyes grew cold.

Li Zhengming gave a bitter smile. "There’s nothing we can do. Our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community can’t break into the overseas circles, so we barely have a voice in the International Medical Alliance. To make matters worse, one of the five standing committee members of the International Medical Alliance is from Yang Country!"

"That’s why they dare to be so audacious..." Li Zhengming said indignantly. "Most importantly, the International Medical Alliance is actually considering their proposal! The status of our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community is in grave danger!"

Chen Xiao replied coldly, "So, you’re saying this damn International Medical Alliance is deliberately suppressing our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine?"

Li Zhengming smiled bitterly. "Because we lost to the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country in the last few competitions, those diminutive bastards launched a massive propaganda campaign. As a result, the reputation of the Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community is in tatters, both at home and abroad..."

"What a complete disgrace!"

Chen Xiao retorted, "If you can’t even beat those diminutive bastards, then the Chinese Medicine Community really is pathetic!"

Li Zhengming smiled bitterly. "It’s not that we don’t want to win, it’s that it’s incredibly difficult! The government of Yang Country officially established the Ghost Medical Sect, mobilizing the entire nation’s resources to train their people in Traditional Chinese Medicine! And what about us? We’re hopelessly fragmented! There’s no one to take the lead and unite us, and we have no policy support from the higher-ups.

"Now we’re being trampled on by those diminutive bastards, and you can’t imagine how awful it feels!

"We invited Mr. William as a guest today to show him the true strength of our Shenzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Community and hopefully gain more of a voice in the Medical Alliance.

"Mr. William is one of the most influential people in the International Medical Alliance.

"Only he can help us!

"But the people from the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country have followed us here like pests, probably plotting some despicable tricks to ruin our plans!"

Chen Xiao stated, word by word, "Don’t worry. With me here, they won’t be able to turn things upside down."

Li Zhengming’s face brightened. "Mr. Chen, your words are a great relief."

"If anything unexpected happens later, we’ll be counting on you to take control of the situation!"