The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 259 White Cat Black Cat_1

Chapter 259: Chapter 259 White Cat Black Cat_1

"You practice medicine? Young man, may I ask whom you studied with? Are you a specialist in any major hospital or a professor at any medical college? Have you made any pioneering achievements in medical theory?"

Among the seven judges, an elderly man with white hair sitting in the center couldn’t help but speak up.

His name was Hu Xinnian, the most esteemed judge among them.

Originally, Yuan Huaiyi held the highest position among the judges. When he withdrew from the panel, Hu Xinnian took over Yuan Huaiyi’s place.

"I have not studied under any famous medical expert, nor have I held a specialist or professorship at any major hospital. I do not have any pioneering medical theoretical achievements; I simply practice medicine," Ning Fan stated indifferently.

"Haha, merely practicing medicine? If that’s the case, then isn’t your participation in this Qingyun List competition just an invitation to humiliation?" Hu Xinnian said with a sneer.

Ning Fan glanced at Hu Xinnian and replied calmly, "Why would it be an invitation to humiliation? I practice medicine, that’s my ability. Didn’t you just ask us to demonstrate our abilities?"

The sneer on Hu Xinnian’s face deepened as he said, "Young man, you can’t climb the Qingyun List with just talk. You claim to practice medicine, but you have no master, no position, and no achievements. How can you prove that your medical skills surpass other physicians? If all you possess are average skills, then considering how vast this world is, there are plenty who practice medicine. Shouldn’t everyone then be eligible to stroll through the Qingyun List? What would this competition turn into?"

"Mr. Hu is right. This young man probably doesn’t have any special talents and is just causing a senseless commotion," someone agreed.

"Mr. Hu, let’s not waste time with him, just give him zero points," another suggested.

The other judges nodded in agreement.

Observers within the hall, too, cast mocking glances their way, whispering among themselves.

"What’s going on with this edition of the Qingyun List? How did such riffraff get in?"

"Is this Ning fellow from the countryside? Thinking he can strut onto the Qingyun List’s stage with some mediocre medical skills? What a disgrace!"

"The kid looks utterly foolish. How on earth did he pass the preliminary qualifications? There must be some mistake. I suggest we verify the authenticity of his credentials and kick him out directly!"

In the midst of everyone’s comments, Hu Xinnian also shook his head, ready to directly give Ning Fan a score of zero.

Although scoring zero in this round wouldn’t affect his other scores, if Ning Fan really received a zero, his chances of topping the Qingyun List would be dashed.

Yuan Yonglin in the crowd frowned, wanting to stand up for Ning Fan, but as a contestant herself, speaking out for him could be immediately considered collusion by the judges.

Though her status was not ordinary, she was not recognized as a medical expert.

Moreover, with each person present holding significant status, many even higher than hers, her intervention would be meaningless.

"These judges are really confused. A good cat is one that catches the mouse, be it white or black. As for medical skills, those that can save lives are truly remarkable! Yet they insist on discussing masters, positions, and theories—far too rigid!" Su Qingcheng frowned disapprovingly and said from her private room on the third floor.

"Eh? Qing Cheng, are you worried about Ning Fan? Don’t worry, you should have confidence in him! Such a minor setback won’t trouble him!" Xu Yourong said with a slight smile.

"Yourong, sometimes I really can’t understand why, from the beginning until now, you have such unconditional faith in Ning Fan, such unwavering confidence in him," Su Qingcheng said with a puzzled frown.

Xu Yourong thought for a moment, shook her head, and said innocently, "Actually, I don’t know... But ever since Ning Fan saved my life and cured my illness, I just knew that trusting him wouldn’t be a mistake! It... might be intuition!"

"Intuition... Sigh, I hope your intuition doesn’t lead you astray, Yourong," Su Qingcheng sighed and looked back down towards Ning Fan in the main hall.

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"I can testify that Ning Fan’s medical skills are far from ordinary and deserve to be called divine. His skills are certainly not inferior to any medical expert in Jiang Province," a voice suddenly rang out from the second-floor stands.

Then, a middle-aged man quickly walked to the judges’ panel on the first floor.

All eyes turned and immediately recognized the man; it was Director Wu from the province’s premiere hospital.

"Director Wu? You want to vouch for Ning Fan’s medical skills? Are you saying his abilities compare with any medical expert in Jiang Province? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated?" Hu Xinnian softened his tone somewhat.

Director Wu was a top figure in the province’s medical community, and Hu Xinnian, regardless of his high status, did not want to offend him.

After all, even the most prominent individuals occasionally suffered from ailments and might need Director Wu’s assistance.

"Mr. Hu, I’m not exaggerating in the slightest!" Director Wu shook his head and said, "I have personally witnessed a surgery performed by Ning Fan that could only be described as a miracle! The operation was extremely complicated; even if all of Jiang Province’s top medical experts combined their skills, there would be no assurance of success. However, Ning Fan succeeded in a way I could never have imagined! Therefore, I can attest that his medical skills are worthy of the title ’divine doctor’! At the very least, he is among the most elite in Jiang Province’s medical community!"

Director Wu’s voice was filled with excitement, recalling yesterday’s jaw-dropping surgery he had witnessed firsthand, flooding him with admiration that was difficult to express.