Chapter 85

Silence.

Absolute silence.

At least Gao Xi felt that the air around him had completely frozen in this instant.

In fact, it wasn't just him. Ye Yao, standing beside him, was also staring with wide eyes, quite surprised at the invitation in Chu Nan's hand, and could clearly see the words written on it: "23rd Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar. Sincerely inviting Mr. Chu Nan."

The "Chu" is Chu Nan's "Chu," and the "Nan" is Chu Nan's "Nan."

There was absolutely no way he could have seen it wrong, and there was absolutely no way it could be a mistake, especially when Chu Nan handed the card in his hand forward and compared it with the card in Gao Xi's hand. Apart from the different names written on them, everything else was exactly the same!

At this moment, Gao Xi could no longer describe his feelings.

He looked at the card in Chu Nan's hand, thinking he was having an illusion, so he actually blinked his eyes very ungracefully. Finally, he snatched the invitation from Chu Nan's hand and compared it with his own. He could be even more certain that this was real!! As the annual medical academic seminar in the capital, even if the design of the invitation could be faked, the anti-counterfeiting logo on the card was absolutely impossible to fake!

In other words...

This lucky guy from a rural background, Gao Xi, actually... received an invitation to the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar too?! ——How the hell is that possible?! This guy is still just an intern doctor, for goodness' sake?!

Gao Xi swore he really wanted to tear the invitation he had taken from Chu Nan into pieces.

But he knew very well that tearing it up would not change anything; it would only make him look very petty. Ye Yao was standing right there, and he didn't want to show his true and foolish side in front of her. Even if he tore it up, Chu Nan would still attend the seminar as planned, because every person invited to the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar would have their basic information registered at the reception. Even if Chu Nan didn't have the invitation, after a basic information check, the conference would still verify his invited status and allow him to enter the venue smoothly.

The invitation was just a formality, and Gao Xi knew this very well.

But he really couldn't understand... why did Chu Nan have the qualifications to attend this academic seminar?!! Shouldn't only those with certain credentials be allowed to attend?!

Could it be... Chu Nan has some background?

Gao Xi's mind was a mess, it shouldn't be... He had already investigated Chu Nan's background before. Although Gao Xi wasn't particularly capable, the Gao family had some connections and means, and their family assets were considerable. Investigating Chu Nan, an ordinary person, was quite easy. After the investigation, he learned that Chu Nan came from a family of rural doctors and did indeed have some skills in traditional Chinese medicine, but this plain background didn't make Gao Xi take him seriously.

So what if he came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine? Even if your family was once great, what does it matter? ——Thirty years on this side of the river, thirty years on the other. If a family is no longer great, it's just not great.

Chu Nan, seeing Gao Xi's somewhat pale face, couldn't help but smile: "Have you had enough? If you're done, give it back to me, okay?"

"..."

Gao Xi was brought back from his shock by Chu Nan's words. He then gritted his teeth and glared at Chu Nan, saying with a strange tone: "Good, impressive, impressive, I admire you!"

Saying this, he handed the invitation back to Chu Nan.

Watching Gao Xi turn and leave in anger, Chu Nan sighed —— some people just like to bring shame upon themselves, there's really nothing that can be done.

At this moment, Ye Yao, who had been silent all along, finally understood what was going on and said to Chu Nan in surprise: "Chu Nan, how did you get the invitation to the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar?"

Chu Nan didn't plan to hide it from Ye Yao, so he told the truth: "Well, do you remember the old Mr. Zhou Yongfu I treated before? ——He appreciated my medical skills and specially sent someone to deliver the invitation to me."

"Oh! I see!" Ye Yao suddenly understood, but then a look of worry appeared on her face, "But... Chu Nan... I suggest... you don't attend this seminar..."

"Huh? Why?"

Chu Nan was very surprised. He had already received the invitation, so what reason could there be not to attend?

"Because..." Ye Yao frowned slightly and sighed helplessly, "One of the organizers of the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar... is Gao Pharmaceutical."

"Gao Pharmaceutical?"

Chu Nan now understood. After all, this seminar that had caused a stir in the entire medical community of the capital... was actually organized by Gao Xi's family, Gao Pharmaceutical!! No wonder!

"So what? Now that you mention it, I'm even more determined to go! ——I want to see how the so-called medical community has changed. If the people from Gao Pharmaceutical are like Gao Xi, I don't mind giving the others in the Gao family a lesson too."

"Chu Nan..." Ye Yao looked at Chu Nan's serious expression, somewhat worried.

But after a long silence, Ye Yao saw nothing but determination in Chu Nan's eyes... She suddenly realized something... that many people in China had forgotten the most basic right and wrong, and were worried about certain scheming people holding a grudge against them, thus compromising and losing their fundamental kindness.

Chu Nan's character might seem very reckless, but what he firmly upheld was actually the most fundamental moral底线!

Yes, what's there to be afraid of! If Gao Pharmaceutical is a large enterprise and a prominent family, they should have the necessary grace! If they suppress or humiliate Chu Nan because he once made Gao Xi look bad due to his medical skills, then Gao Pharmaceutical doesn't deserve its current status. As Chu Nan said, they indeed need a good lesson!

Biting her lip, Ye Yao finally made up her mind. In a moment of enthusiasm, she reached out and grabbed Chu Nan's hand: "Alright! You're right! Chu Nan, I support you! ——Let's go together! If the people from Gao Pharmaceutical dare to bully you, I'll help you teach them a lesson!!"