Chapter 1605: 1605: Aggressive

Chapter 1605: Chapter 1605: Aggressive

Everyone was stunned, even Lin Lan was momentarily surprised.

She knew that Luo Ziling often acted unpredictably and aggressively, but she didn’t expect him to retaliate against the provocative Japanese in this way.

The renowned Huaxia physicians who had previously been defeated by him in medical skills were secretly thrilled after their initial shock.

They knew Luo Ziling’s medical skills were exceptional enough to claim the Taiyi Divine Needle lineage, so they didn’t think he was boasting.

Moreover, a person so young and unafraid to stand up and humiliate the Japanese was certainly satisfying for them to witness.

The feeling of satisfaction was shared by all the members of the Huaxia delegation and the Huaxia people and reporters who came to greet them.

Many were secretly cheering for Luo Ziling, and the Huaxia reporters were vigorously taking pictures of him.

Some people had even thought of the content for their upcoming articles: “The young Huaxia doctor, with superb medical skills, effortlessly responds to the provocation of the Japanese, reminiscent of Zhou Gongjin of old, making the opponent vanish like dust while laughing and talking.”

Of course, after their shock, the Japanese were furious. The short Japanese man who had just questioned Luo Ziling was extremely angry and said, “What gives you the right to say that?”

Others chimed in, “Traditional medicine in Huaxia is in its decline, yet they still have the audacity to say they can defeat us, utterly dreaming.”

“We shouldn’t have invited them to visit; they’re not worthy of being our opponents. Chinese people only know how to boast.”

“Don’t be so narrow-minded,” Luo Ziling said loudly while the Japanese were causing a ruckus. “Of course, verbal battles are meaningless; no one drowns in saliva. But here, I still want to solemnly tell you that Japanese medicine, which learned some trivial fragments from us in Huaxia, dares to compete with us. If you dare to compete, in any aspect, we will make you completely concede.”

Lin Lan translated Luo Ziling’s words swiftly and without error to the Japanese side.

The official on our side felt embarrassed, not expecting the members on both sides to start clashing right upon meeting.

He was also quite curious about Luo Ziling, so he immediately asked the person beside him about this young man’s identity.

However, his attendant was also unaware of Luo Ziling’s identity.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare official had already calmed down; he smiled and gestured for the emotionally charged personnel on both sides to pause. Once everyone had quieted down, he then said, “I agree with the young man’s words just now; verbal disputes are pointless. In the coming days, let’s use practical actions in exchange activities to prove each other’s strengths!”

“Alright,” Hu Wenjun spoke this time, laughed heartily, and continued, “I hope both sides can learn from each other, exchange techniques, and improve together in the coming days.”

Hu Wenjun was too tactful when he spoke, and Luo Ziling was displeased, so he added a few words: “If the Japanese side thinks they are better, we are willing to compete with them. Additionally, I have a proposal: I hope we can put a certain wager. Without a wager, competitions are meaningless. Of course, I must declare that I do not agree with using medical skills to compete, as these are intended for healing, not competition. But if the Japanese side insists, we will accompany. My point is, the loser should pay the price.”

Luo Ziling’s words sparked another great commotion.

The cameras in the reporters’ hands focused on him once more, snapping wildly.

Some reporters even publicly asked Luo Ziling if he was in charge of the delegation’s affairs.

To this, Luo Ziling responded, “It’s just my personal suggestion; whether it is adopted is up to the officials on both sides. Nothing more.”

Lin Lan translated Luo Ziling’s words, slightly altering the content, but the meaning was nearly the same.

The Japanese personnel noticed that Huaxia delegation’s officials did not stop Luo Ziling’s constant arrogance and that some of the delegation’s key members looked at Luo Ziling with smiles in their eyes, realizing this loud-mouthed Huaxia youngster was certainly unusual.

Therefore, many people took notice of him, no longer seeing him as a mere brash fool.

“I like young people like you,” the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare official said, smiling as he extended a hand to Luo Ziling. “Pleasure to meet you, but I’m not familiar with your situation; could you introduce yourself?”

After the translator rendered the official’s words, Luo Ziling replied modestly but confidently: “My name is Luo Ziling, currently a freshman at Yanjing University. My grandfather is a renowned contemporary physician, and I’ve been learning medicine from him since childhood. Don’t ask why I’m still attending medical school; because without a diploma, many things cannot be done. It’s this way in Huaxia and elsewhere.”

The official indeed did not inquire why a freshman, yet Luo Ziling’s name soon became known through reporters’ reports. Domestic news reports also mentioned Luo Ziling’s name, but because the event was rather ordinary, it did not attract much attention.

The Japanese official knew he could no longer embarrass Huaxia people in front of the media reporters, so he didn’t publicly question anything further but instead smiled at the Huaxia delegation members and said, “Welcome to Tokyo, I hope you enjoy it here. Over the next few days, we’ll arrange for tours; hope you have fun. Tokyo is a modern city with great air quality, no smog.”

Hu Wenjun understood that the other party was mocking Huaxia about the smog issue, but he pretended not to hear it. He laughed a few times, expressed his thanks, and then walked forward with the Japanese official.

The Japanese arranged vehicles, two buses.

Luo Ziling, under Hu Wenjun’s indication, boarded the front bus with the Japanese officials, while some delegation members and a few Japanese reception personnel boarded the other bus. After the vehicles started, they headed toward the city center.

On the way, Japanese officials introduced to the Huaxia delegation members Tokyo’s development achievements, as well as some famous spots and buildings. Of course, they didn’t forget to boast about Japan’s traditional medical development.

Luo Ziling actually quite admired Japan’s efforts in traditional culture.

In comparison, Huaxia was truly lacking in these aspects.

But such words, he certainly wouldn’t say aloud.

Because of his outstanding performance just now, Luo Ziling had saved face for the Huaxia delegation, quickly becoming the talk of the group.

Those who had interacted with him also openly praised Luo Ziling.

Even those unfamiliar with Luo Ziling started to look at him in a different light.

But Luo Ziling didn’t say much to them, instead, he spoke with Lin Lan who was sitting beside him.

“How is your Japanese so good?” Luo Ziling curiously asked Lin Lan.

“I’m also fluent in English, Korean, German, and French,” Lin Lan replied, a little smug, “unlike you, who can’t do anything.”

“Can you speak Yuezhou dialect?”

Lin Lan was rendered speechless, her expression a bit murderous.

While Luo Ziling laughed triumphantly.

He particularly enjoyed seeing Lin Lan when she was angry.