Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 299: This is Unfair!

Chapter 299: Chapter 299: This is Unfair!

"Fang Bai, my very good friend. President Xie, if there’s nothing else, we’ll be taking our leave now!"

Ye Wumei adeptly caught the scorn and disdain in Xie Yifei’s eyes as he looked at Fang Bai, her expression further cooled, her tone distant and even reluctant to speak another word.

Hearing Ye Wumei refer to Fang Bai as a "very good friend," Xie Yifei’s expression slightly changed, feeling intense jealousy in his heart.

I, Xie Yifeng, have known Ye Wumei for so long, yet I can’t even count as a friend, while this Fang Bai, how did he become Ye Wumei’s "very good friend"? What is their relationship?

Xie Yifeng looked at Fang Bai again, his gaze somewhat somber.

"May I ask what your esteemed position is, Mr. Fang?"

Xie Yifeng had enough nerve, not taking the hint to leave when Ye Wumei showed no interest in talking to him, instead turning to Fang Bai with a smile and asked.

But his smile seemed insincere and loathsome in Ye Wumei’s eyes.

"I am an intern doctor in the acupuncture and massage department of the Traditional Chinese Medicine section at Yanjing Hospital."

With how perceptive Fang Bai was, he certainly noticed the contempt and disdain in Xie Yifeng’s eyes, and if it weren’t for Ye Wumei’s acquaintance with him, Fang Bai wouldn’t have bothered with such a conceited person.

"Traditional Chinese Medicine section? Acupuncture and massage department? An intern doctor?"

Xie Yifei was taken aback, having assumed that anyone who could become Ye Wumei’s "very good friend" would undoubtedly be a man of wealth or status, outstanding in every aspect. Yet, this guy was just an intern doctor – and in the least esteemed acupuncture and massage department of the Traditional Chinese Medicine section, no less.

When Xie Yifei first saw Fang Bai, noticing the ordinary sedan worth a mere tens of thousands and his non-affluent attire, he had guessed that Fang Bai was someone without much wealth or influence. Now, knowing Fang Bai’s profession, he looked down on him even more.

Although the kid was good-looking, there were plenty more handsome than him, and attending such an important event, this kid didn’t even have a decent car. Clearly, he was short on money. Ye Wumei must be blind to consider such a person a good friend.

Moreover, the two arrived in the same car, seemingly ready to attend the charity auction together tonight, leading to the inference that their relationship might be more than just "very good friends."

Perhaps this kid had a gift for gab and used sweet talk to gain Ye Wumei’s trust, aiming to be a man living off a woman.

Ye Wumei, although revered as the queen of the music world and the National Sweetheart, had never been involved in any scandals, reportedly never even dated, a picture of unblemished innocence.

For such a woman, to encounter a suave, sweet-talking man who also happened to be fairly attractive – it would be easy for her to be swept away.

Yes! That must be it!

Damn it, this is intolerable! I look a hundred times better than this kid, suave and wealthy, so why can he be Ye Wumei’s "very good friend" while I am not?

This is unfair!

The more Xie Yifeng thought about it, the angrier he felt, the hostility in his gaze towards Fang Bai growing stronger.

"President Xie seems to look down on Chinese medicine," Fang Bai said. "Also, as an intern, if I perform well during my internship, there is a chance for me to become a regular employee."

Fang Bai frowned, his expression slightly displeased and his tone rather cold.

"Heh, interns in the acupuncture and massage department of Chinese medicine, so what if they become regulars? They still end up with no prospects!"

While Xie Yifeng thought this, he obviously wouldn’t say it out loud. He waved his hand and said, "Mr. Fang has misunderstood me. What I mean is... Chinese medicine is in decline, it’s a marginal field within the hospital. Why would Mr. Fang choose to intern in the Chinese medicine department?"

"Because I like Chinese medicine, and it’s also what I studied," Fang Bai answered. "Moreover, although Chinese medicine is currently at a low point, I believe that one day it will rise again and its future will be even more glorious and splendid!"

Ye Wumei had witnessed Fang Bai’s miraculous medical skills and, hearing his bold words, she didn’t think he was just talking big. With his drive, the decline of Chinese medicine was bound to reverse.

"Mr. Fang hopes for the rise of Chinese medicine, and that is a beautiful wish, but reality is often cruel," Xie Yifeng responded.

After hearing Fang Bai’s words, Xie Yifeng couldn’t help but find them amusing and with a dismissive tone he said, "Just look at the patients nowadays. How many of them choose Chinese medicine? They only turn to it when Western medicine can no longer help them, with the hope that the dead horse they’re treating might somehow come back to life... Haha, when it comes to the superiority of Western medicine over Chinese medicine, this says it all!"

Fang Bai knew that Xie Yifeng’s words held some truth, and his expression grew darker.

The decline of Chinese medicine had many reasons, but the primary ones were two:

First, Western medicine often produced faster results in treating diseases, so from patients’ perspectives, it was naturally the preferred choice; second, entering the field of Western medicine had fewer barriers to learning and better career prospects compared to Chinese medicine, which led to an increase in people studying Western medicine and its consequent widespread adoption in Huaxia.

To become a qualified practitioner of Chinese medicine is quite challenging. It not only requires innate talent but also years of accumulated practical experience. Some practitioners gray at the temples before achieving even a modicum of success, deterring the youth from entering the field and leading to an ever-diminishing competency in successive generations.

Seeing Fang Bai fall silent, Xie Yifeng thought he had left him speechless with his arguments, and a smug look appeared on his face. He thought to himself that it would be good enough if a mere Chinese medicine intern like Fang Bai could secure a permanent position, let alone talk about the revival of Chinese medicine, which seemed laughable and delusional.

"I have some business dealings with Yanjing Hospital and am quite familiar with Vice Dean Li, who is in charge of personnel. If you, Fang Bai, would like to stay at Yanjing Hospital in the future, I can put in a good word with Vice Dean Li. There may be some hope for you."

President Xie’s statement was tinged with ostentation, and after he finished speaking, he looked at Fang Bai with a smug smile, seemingly expecting gratitude and possibly even a bow in thanks, which would certainly boost his own status in front of Ye Wumei.

After learning that Fang Bai was a Chinese medicine intern, Xie Yifeng’s disdain for him intensified, and "Mr. Fang" was thus demoted to "Fang Bai" in his speech, which carried a condescending and imposing tone.

Ye Wumei glanced at Fang Bai and saw his strange expression, struggling to suppress a laugh. Her look towards Xie Yifeng carried a hint of mockery.

Fang Bai might be an intern, but he was no ordinary one. Even the "Four Great National Doctors" who are seen as pillars of Huaxia’s medical community would likely feel inferior before him.

If Fang Bai were willing, any hospital in Huaxia, or even the world, would spare no expense to compete for him. There was no need for Xie Yifeng’s introduction.

This Xie Yifeng really has too high an opinion of himself!

(PS: Since it’s the Mid-Autumn Festival, and there have been many tips from friends, I specifically added this extra Chapter as a thank you! Also, I wish everyone a happy reunion under the full moon!)