Volume 4: A Contest of Strength! Chapter 70: The Confident Man!

  The conference room was filled with smoke, and Qin Luo sat quietly in the corner.

  This is his first time attending a large-scale meeting of the institute after he came to the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a teacher, and more than 30 traditional Chinese medicine teachers from all departments are present.

  Although Director Guo does not smoke, there are several teachers in the department who are old smokers.

  Guo Huairén furrowed his brow, tapped the table with his finger and said: "Comrades, please extinguish your cigarettes. There are female comrades present. Let's be considerate."

  The principal's words had to be listened to, and some old teachers also hastily pressed the long or short cigarette butts in their hands into the ashtray.

  Guo Huairan was very satisfied with everyone's performance, opened the notebook in front of him, cleared his throat and said: "Today, I gathered everyone here to discuss two things. The first thing is that a delegation from Tianyuan University in the United States will visit our school. The reception work for this delegation will be uniformly arranged by the school. However, the other party specifically wants to visit our Traditional Chinese Medicine College. Moreover, it is possible that they may also go to a teacher's classroom to listen in on the spot."

  "Can foreigners really understand Chinese?" A teacher raised doubts.

  "Even if they can understand Chinese, they still don't understand traditional Chinese medicine." someone said with a smile.

  "Fine. Just drag them into a classroom or something. They'll be bored out of their minds."

  Director Guo shook his head and said with a serious expression: "You are wrong to think that way. The leader of the delegation from Tianyuan University this time is Dr. Jack. I have seen his introduction, he is a very famous neurologist in the United States, and can speak fluent Chinese. More importantly, he has also studied traditional Chinese medicine."

  "This time, the delegation came to our Traditional Chinese Medicine College for a visit, it was his idea. Comrades can't let their guard down. If we are laughed at by Americans, where will our face be? The higher-ups will also criticize our department's performance. Maybe someone will have to take responsibility for this matter."

  When everyone heard Director Guo say this, they all put away their smiling faces. It seemed that those foreigners had come prepared this time.

  "Everyone says something. Which teacher has the confidence to teach their own class well? Don't let foreigners look down on us?" Director Guo fully exercised the democratic system, asking with a smile.

  "I'm talking about the Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I do have confidence in lecturing on this well. However, it's impossible to show the advantages of our traditional Chinese medicine in front of Americans." A teacher chimed in, explaining and starting to distance himself from this awkward situation.

  "What I'm talking about is 'Warm Disease Theory', and it also lacks practicality."

  "I'd like to prepare thoroughly and give them a spiritual baptism. But what I'm talking about is 'Various Schools of Thought'."

  "Teacher Zhu's gaze swept across Qin Luo's face and said, "I think, Teacher Qin's class is very representative. 'Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostics' can give our guests a live diagnosis on the spot. It will definitely shock those foreigners."

  Mr. Zhu pushed Qin Luo out, not for his own good, but because he was clear that this kind of thing was purely a waste of effort and unappreciated.

  No honor and reward if can't satisfy that group of Americans. Also may receive punishment from school.

  The key is that those Americans are extremely picky. Moreover, they don't speak smoothly. If they're not satisfied with you, they'll directly tell your leader.

  When the leader loses face in front of foreign guests, it will naturally make you lose face as well. In the past, there were also teachers who wanted to take this opportunity to show off in front of foreigners, but each time they ended up returning in defeat.

  "Yes. Teacher Qin is quite good. When he first came, he did a diagnosis for the whole class. His medical skills are impressive."

  "Yes. Teacher Xiao Qin is young and promising. He can take on such a big responsibility."

  "I also agree with Qin teacher being the main lecturer."

  Guo Renhuai looked at Qin Luo calmly and asked, "Teacher Qin, everyone's opinions are quite consistent. They all recommend that you give a practical lesson to our American guests. Do you have any questions?"

  Qin Luo raised his head and swept a glance at the teachers present, finally fixing his gaze on Director Guo's face, smiling as he said: "Since no one else is willing to do it, then I'll just have to take care of it myself."

  What you do not wish for yourself, do not impose on others.

  Their little thoughts can't deceive Qin Luo. They are unwilling to do things, but they strongly encourage you to do them. It's really hateful.

  "Hey, Teacher Qin. You're not being fair. Who doesn't want to make a good impression in front of foreign guests? But we go and give them a big lecture on theoretical stuff. How can they possibly understand?"

  "Why are we unwilling to work? We are willing to work. But we are willing to give up such opportunities, it is a care for young people."

  "That's right. Young people should seize opportunities."

  Qin Luo smiled and said: "I understand what you're saying. You're not unwilling to do it, but you can't do it well. In that case, I'd like to thank all the teachers for their guidance."

  "How dare you speak like that? What does it mean? You're a newcomer, what qualifications do you have to talk like this?" Teacher Zhu scolded with a face full of anger.

  This young man is really lawless and doesn't give these old people any face at all.

  Kuo Jen-hui saw that the meeting room was about to get into a quarrel, so he slapped his palm on the table and said: "Everyone calm down. We are discussing. I didn't let you argue."

  Seeing everyone quiet down, Guo Renhua said: "Since everyone agrees that Teacher Qin will be the main lecturer and Teacher Qin does not object. Then let's confirm this matter, and when the time comes, Teacher Qin will give the lecture. Teacher Qin should go back and prepare well. At that time, the department leaders may also come to listen, which is a good opportunity for performance."

  Qin Luo smiled slightly and lowered his head again to observe the lines on his palm.

  "The second thing is about attending the Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference. The annual Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference is a grand gathering of our traditional Chinese medicine community. At that time, not only teachers from major traditional Chinese medicine colleges across the country will attend the conference, but also some medical masters from the folk."

  Guo Renhuai's gaze swept across the faces of the teachers sitting in front of the round conference table, and he smiled as he said: "Our Capital Medical University School of Traditional Chinese Medicine has once again received an invitation from the conference organizers, giving us two quotas for participants. Moreover, our school's participating teachers also need to prepare well for their presentations."

  The teachers started whispering to each other and discussing the qualifications of this time's attendees.

  It's a rare opportunity to show one's face. Attending a national medical conference and speaking in front of the most famous TCM peers in China is an honor in itself.

  Moreover, leaders from the Ministry of Education and officials from the Ministry of Health will also attend. If we can gain recognition from our superiors, promotion and title evaluation will be a very simple matter.

  Anyone who is slightly qualified to attend this meeting has already begun to think about their own interests.

  Only Teacher Zhu sat steadily on the fishing platform with his head bowed, before the meeting, he had already found Director Guo. Director Guo had clearly promised to give him a quota.

  Director Guo knocked on the table again, smiling and said: "Everyone calm down first. Let's determine the attendees first. In that case, I'll propose a candidate. Everyone can also speak freely."

  When Director Guo was about to nominate a candidate, everyone's eyes looked at him with expectation and flattery.

  Qin Luo also raised his head, wondering what kind of person Director Guo would mention.

  "Teacher Zhu is a veteran of our hospital. With many years of teaching experience, his level of research in traditional Chinese medicine is also relatively high. I recommend that he attend this conference. Does anyone have any objections?"

  Everyone knows that Teacher Zhu and Director Guo have a bit of a kinship, so Director Guo usually takes good care of him. Teacher Zhu is also spoiled and arrogant, often being low-key yet ostentatious in the office.

  "I have no opinion. Teacher Zhu is the one everyone expects." The office's most skilled bootlicker, Teacher Ding, was the first to voice his agreement.

  "Yes. Teacher Zhu has a deep understanding of the 'Nei Jing'. He will definitely be able to represent our department and give a high-level presentation at the conference." Teacher Li, who is relatively close to Teacher Zhu, also spoke up in agreement.

  "We have no objection to giving a quota to Teacher Zhu." Deputy Director Liao Yufeng also nodded in agreement.

  The director recommended it, and the deputy director did not object. This matter can almost be settled now. Other teachers are not fools either, so they naturally responded and did a favor.

  "So, the first candidate is confirmed as Teacher Zhu." Guo Renhua was very satisfied with everyone's attitude. "We have two quotas. Let's discuss again, who else is a candidate?"

  "I propose Teacher Li. He is the most senior teacher in our university's Traditional Chinese Medicine department."

  "I propose Teacher Ding. Didn't he have a paper published in a national-level medical journal last time? We can directly use that article as the speech."

  "I propose Teacher Cai. His lecture on 'Medical Classics' was praised by Minister Li. I think he deserves a spot."

  Everyone has different opinions. The second candidate is in a difficult situation.

  Director Guo took a glance at Director Liao Yufeng sitting beside him and was about to speak in support of the candidate he had proposed.

  After all, just now when I recommended Teacher Zhu, he explicitly expressed his support. Since courtesy demands reciprocity, I should help him this time.

  "Does anyone else have a different opinion?" Guo Renhua asked again, scanning the room.

  "There is." Qin Luo raised his head and said loudly.

  Guo Renhuai furrowed his brow, but quickly relaxed it. He felt that this kid was his nemesis.

  He disliked Qin Luo very much, but had to use him. His way of doing things was also a big problem, his words were sharp and he did things with a bad temper, most importantly, he was arrogant and not a qualified subordinate at all.

  "Teacher Qin, are you going to propose a candidate?" Guo Renhua asked in a low voice.

  "Yes." Qin Luo nodded.

  "Who are you going to propose?" Guo Renhua thought, whoever you propose, I will veto him. In any case, you cannot form a clique in the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

  "I nominate myself." Qin Luo said with a straight face, without any hint of joking.

  "Teacher Zhu's theoretical foundation is quite solid, but when the time comes to attend conferences, there will definitely be many people with a solid theoretical foundation. It's not necessarily possible to stand out from the crowd. Moreover, every time those boring things are talked about on stage, the audience below will fall asleep."

  Qin Luo ignored the murderous gaze of Teacher Zhu and continued to say: "However, I am different. I am the best teacher in the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Moreover, I have extremely strong practical ability. On this point, everyone has no objection, right? I can represent the school to talk about some new and useful things. If the school gives me this quota, I will definitely not disappoint the expectations of all the leaders for me, and add glory to our Capital Medical University."

  Everyone was stunned, each and every one of them looked at each other in dismay.

  I've seen shameless people before, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as this.

  Everyone else is praising and complimenting each other, but he's different, he directly patted his own butt.

  I've taken two days off. I'm really sorry to everyone.