Chapter 93: Not an opponent of the same level!

  Qin Luo rushed to the hotel restaurant after finishing her hair and makeup, only to find Ming Hao already waiting for her at the entrance.

  As the private secretary of the vice minister, Minghao is also a heavyweight. Even some provincial education department directors who come to Beijing have to find him for dinner and socializing.

  However, today he had to wait at the entrance of the restaurant for a young junior. This made him feel somewhat uncomfortable in his heart.

  However, he knew the minister's high regard for this young man. So, even if he had some opinions in his heart, he wouldn't show them on his face.

  On the contrary, it's necessary to work hard to get along with each other.

  "Brother Ming, how dare you trouble yourself to come and pick me up personally. I can find my own way." Qin Luo was also shocked to see Ming Hao waiting at the door.

  Never underestimate the secretary beside a leader. Sometimes they are the spokesperson for the leader, offending them is equivalent to offending the leader itself. Can't help but be careful when dealing with them.

  Besides, Ming Hao's age is also older than Qin Luo. Letting him stand at the door to welcome himself, Qin Luo's heart indeed felt a bit apologetic.

  Seeing Qin Luo's attitude didn't seem fake, he indeed looked like a favored person who was surprised and delighted. Ming Hao's slight displeasure in his heart vanished instantly. On the contrary, he felt that Qin Luo was not arrogant or complacent, but rather someone worth befriending.

  He patted Qin Luo's shoulder and said with a smile: "I'm older than you by several years, so it's not excessive for you to call me big brother. Since we're brothers, there's no need to be so formal. The minister was worried that you wouldn't find the location, so he specially asked me to wait for you at the door. Let's go. I'll take you to meet Minister Cai. The leader's schedule is very tight today, and can only talk to you during breakfast."

  "Has the minister arrived?" Qin Luo was shocked.

  "Yes. The minister is inside drinking tea. But it's okay. The minister is used to getting up early." Minghao said with a smile.

  Qin Luo smiled awkwardly, thinking to himself that he had been really rude today. From now on, he couldn't waste too much time on things like admiring himself in the mirror; five minutes at most.

  Tsai Gongmin was still wearing a grey long gown, sitting on the open-air balcony of the restaurant sipping tea.

  The dense fog has not yet dispersed, and the morning sun is rising. Outside are layers of distant mountains and a forest that stretches as far as the eye can see.

  Nearby are pavilions and towers, artificial hills and pools. Drinking early tea on such a clear morning in such an environment is really a very enjoyable thing.

  Seeing Qin Luo come over, Cai Gongmin put down the newspaper in his hand and smiled: "Qin Luo. Good morning. Did I disturb your good dream?"

  "Minister. I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting." Qin Luo said apologetically.

  "We old men can't sleep in the morning, it's become a habit." said Cai Gongmin with a smile.

  Minghao helped Qin Luola pull out a chair and called the waiter to order breakfast before sitting down alone at the table next to them to eat.

  Cai Gongmin personally poured a cup of tea for Qin Luo and smiled, saying: "Actually, I wanted to talk to you last night. But I had a few more drinks and went to bed early. Today's activities are quite a lot, so I can only call you over to have breakfast together."

  "Minister, you've worked hard."

  "It's not a big deal to work hard. However, seeing the current state of traditional Chinese medicine, I'm also worried. We want to tilt our policies towards traditional Chinese medicine and help it develop. Only when traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine progress together can traditional Chinese medicine truly develop well. But every time, we end up doing useless work. Traditional Chinese medicine gives people the feeling that it's like trying to prop up a wall of mud, and we are also powerless." Minister Cai said with a worried face.

  However, after listening to your speech yesterday, I suddenly felt that traditional Chinese medicine is not hopeless. I came to find you today just to discuss the issue of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association with you. What's the difference between the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association and the Traditional Chinese Medicine Society?

  Qin Luo looked at Cai Gongmin and asked with a smile: "Director Cai, what kind of nature do you think the Chinese Medicine Association is?"

  "Hmm. It's a traditional Chinese medicine organization led by official leaders." Cai Gongmin summarized briefly.

  "Yes. The problem lies here. The Chinese Medicine Association is led by officials. And among the officials, how many people are familiar with or enthusiastic about traditional Chinese medicine? If they have no interest in traditional Chinese medicine, isn't attending such a meeting a kind of torture?"

  Cai Gongmin sighed, under the current mechanism, it's very common for outsiders to lead insiders. He also can't change it overnight.

  "In my vision, the Chinese Medicine Association is a Chinese medicine organization for all of China. As long as you are a doctor or an enthusiast who loves traditional Chinese medicine, you have the qualifications to apply for membership. The association has one president and three vice presidents. This president and these three vice presidents are elected by everyone through public election. And, every three years, there is a rotating election."

  "The purpose of the association is to promote traditional Chinese medicine and jointly promote it. Therefore, there are no tedious conferences to attend. If a meeting is to be held, it will be to discuss a specific issue in depth, rather than just going through the motions like many medical conferences do, where issues are only superficially discussed. In fact, that kind of conference can't solve any problems."

  "Moreover, the guild can also receive sponsorship from enterprises. If the guild develops new products or traditional Chinese medicine, under equal conditions, the sponsoring enterprise can have priority in purchasing rights. This way, it solves the guild's development funding problem and sustainable development issue, rather than just relying on annual government allocations. Otherwise, after a long time, it will only become another 'Chinese Medicine Association'."

  "The Chinese Medical Association should have its own independent thoughts and life, not subject to the constraints of any organization. Of course, the state can supervise the association to prevent the guild or some members from going astray. This is just my rough idea, and specific implementation still needs to be discussed with everyone."

  Cai Gongmin nodded thoughtfully and said, "You want to break the current mechanism and start from scratch. Taking the Chinese Medicine Association as a starting point, gathering the strength of Chinese medicine from all over China, and promoting Chinese medicine together?"

  "It's indeed like that." Qin Luo nodded, thinking to himself, no wonder he's into politics. Once you think about it, it makes sense.

  "Your thinking is very clear, and I personally agree with it. However, some conditions may not be easy to implement. Take what you said, for example, the Chinese Medicine Association is not constrained by any organization, this problem is difficult to solve. But don't worry, I will try my best to help you fight for it. Severe illnesses require strong medicine, and in order for Chinese medicine to develop, I am willing to take some responsibility." Cai Gongmin did not say so many empty words, and immediately expressed his supportive attitude towards Qin Luo.

  "Thank you, Minister Cai." Qin Luo felt a heartfelt gratitude.

  "Let's work together." Minister Cai stretched out his hand and shook hands with Qin Luo. "If we lose traditional Chinese medicine, it would be a crime against our nation. Our descendants will curse us."

  "Let's work together." Qin Luo said.

  The meeting came to an end, and the famous medical teachers who had rushed from all sides also returned to their respective places.

  Qin Luo accompanied his master Wang Xiushen to bid farewell to a group of old friends, and He Jitian, the editor-in-chief of "Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine", personally invited him for an exclusive interview.

  Because he had a goal, Qin Luo did not refuse the interview this time. The two asked and answered each other until He Jitian was satisfied and left.

  It wasn't until 6 pm that Wang Jiujin called, reminding Qin Luo of the promise he made yesterday: to attend Wang Jiujin's mother's birthday banquet.

  "Teacher Qin, where are you?" Wang Jiujin's voice came from the other end of the phone, somewhat soft and gentle, slightly different from his usual calm and decisive tone.

  However, Qin Luo did not notice these details.

  "I have a meeting at Yanyuan Garden," Qin Luo said apologetically. "Sorry, 99. I was too busy today and almost forgot about this."

  "It's okay. I'm not busy now either. I'll send a car to pick you up at Yuyuan Garden." said Wang Jiujin.

  "But I haven't had time to prepare a gift yet." Qin Luo said.

  "No need to prepare. Just come over for a casual meal." Wang Jiujin said with a smile.

  "How can that be good?" Qin Luo said with a smile. After thinking seriously, he really thought of a unique birthday gift. "Have the others arrived yet?"

  "Anyone else?" Wang Jiuyi was taken aback. Then, with her quick wit, she immediately understood Qin Luo's thoughts and smiled, saying: "Everyone is here."

  "Alright. I'll wait for you at the entrance of Yanyuan. When your car arrives, have him call me directly." Qin Luo said.

  "Alright, Teacher Qin. See you later." Wang Jiujiu hung up the phone with a joyful face.

  "Daughter! Daughter! Come up quickly!" Zhang Yiyi's voice came from upstairs.

  "What's going on?" Wang Jiujin shouted.

  "Hurry up and come here quickly. Your mother has a matter of utmost urgency that she needs to discuss with you."

  Wang Jiujui had no choice but to run upstairs wearing slippers.

  Zhang Yi's face was covered with a facial mask, and she was standing in front of the fitting mirror, gesturing to a pale blue low-cut V-neck long dress.

  "What's going on?" Wang Jiujin asked, standing at the door.

  "Daughter, do you think I look good in this skirt?"

  "Looks good. Is this your urgent matter of utmost importance? It's indeed quite urgent." Wang Jiujiao said with a smirk.

  Her mother is a bit old in age, but her skin is still very tender. Like a teenage girl.

  No matter what color clothes you wear, they are very suitable.

  "Do my black leather shoes match this skirt?"

  "Match."

  "How's this hairstyle of mine? I just got it done today."

  "Not bad."

  "Is there something wrong with my face?"

  "I can't see your face." Wang Jiujin said, pointing at the layer of mask on her face.

  "Oh, just a moment. Just a moment," said Zhang Yi.

  Wang Jiujui felt a bit depressed and said: "It was I who invited Teacher Qin to come home, why are you dressed so beautifully?"

  "But today is my birthday. The birthday star should dress up a bit more beautifully." Zhang Yiyi said reluctantly.

  "Who says the birthday star must dress up beautifully? Besides, Teacher Qin isn't here to see you. If you dress up so beautifully and steal my thunder, what should I do?"

  "Hehe, then you can also try your best to dress up and steal the spotlight from me. You're so young, are you afraid of not being able to outdo me?"

  "Hmph. Of course I can surpass you." Wang Jiuyi snorted and ran back to her own room to get dressed.

  Zhang Yi looked at her daughter's reflection in the mirror and thought to herself: "Little thing, doesn't even look at who gave birth to you, actually dares to compete with mom for attention. No breasts, no butt..."?

  Zhang Yi raised her hands to support her ample chest, thrusting it upwards with a proud expression: "Not even in the same league."

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