Chapter 1687: 1687 The Most Poisonous is a Woman's Heart

Chapter 1687: Chapter 1687 The Most Poisonous is a Woman’s Heart

After hanging up, Luo Ziling sat down on the sofa, and Luo Yuqing turned on the television.

The South Korean national TV channel happened to be airing the news about tomorrow’s acupuncture competition between South Korean National Physician Xu Chongzhi and Huaxia’s rising star in traditional medicine, Luo Ziling.

Seeing this news being broadcast, the three of them watched intently.

But as they watched, Yang Qingyin and Luo Yuqing couldn’t help but become angry.

In the TV program, there’s very little introduction about Luo Ziling, and most of his speech at the press conference was heavily edited. The host introduces Xu Chongzhi with an extremely emotional tone, portraying his life, achievements, and the legend of the acupuncture bronze man as miraculous. Throughout the program, Luo Ziling appears very rarely, and his impression is just a fleeting glimpse, without a single direct shot.

“Damn, this is too much, didn’t they notice how handsome I look?” Luo Ziling said indignantly, “If my face appeared a bit more, wouldn’t that attract more viewers and increase ratings?”

Luo Yuqing was also annoyed, “These despicable Goryeo people, so abominable, they’re so petty-minded as a whole nation.”

Only Yang Qingyin remained calm, clasping Luo Ziling’s arm and patiently analyzing for them: “As the saying goes, the higher they’re praised, the harder they fall. The Korean media is blowing Xu Chongzhi up so much, treating him as Korea’s Medical Sage, because they believe he will win. If Elder Xu really loses to you, a young man, then the Koreans would definitely be devastated. Their national hero would become a loser, Xu Chongzhi’s reputation would plummet, and you would become a special figure in the eyes of Koreans. Of course, some Koreans might see you as a hero, and you might even have beauties flocking to you voluntarily.”

Luo Ziling listened very seriously at first, but hearing Yang Qingyin’s slightly teasing remarks at the end, he couldn’t help but reach out and pinch her as a punishment.

Yang Qingyin didn’t mind, giggling, she continued, “I actually hope that our domestic TV channels broadcast these exaggerated reports of Koreans, so everyone knows that Xu Chongzhi isn’t an unknown figure; he’s Korea’s National Medicine Expert, their Medical Sage. But Korea’s Medical Sage was defeated by a nameless Young Divine Doctor from Huaxia, losing terribly. With such a huge contrast, your fame would ascend as quickly as a rocket, possibly even shocking the world.”

“Listening to Little Lamb’s insights is more refreshing than eating ice cream in midsummer,” Luo Ziling said happily after hearing it, “Then let them go ahead and boast. The higher the praise, the harder the fall, let’s hope Elder Xu can hold back from crying in the end.”

“But you mustn’t be careless, don’t get proud,” Yang Qingyin solemnly reminded him.

Luo Yuqing meant roughly the same, urging Luo Ziling to give his utmost effort.

“Two beauties, just cheer me on well when the time comes. Of course, you can start cheering now, like helping me with a massage or doing something else to lift my spirits,” Luo Ziling said with a lecherous face.

As a result, this statement earned him a simultaneous pinch from Yang Qingyin and Luo Yuqing, causing him to almost jump three feet high in pain.

Before preparing to go down to dinner, Yang Xiaodong came to report.

The press conference ended at four thirty in the afternoon.

The delegation members returned to their rooms at about five thirty, and dinner time started at six in the hotel’s restaurant. Seeing the time was almost up, Luo Ziling asked Yang Qingyin and Luo Yuqing to go down first while he discussed matters with Yang Xiaodong and then joined them.

Yang Qingyin and Luo Yuqing knew Luo Ziling had important matters to discuss with Yang Xiaodong, so after listening to him, they obediently got up and prepared to wash and dress in the room before going down to occupy seats.

“Young master comrade, Dragon Rise sent news, they’ve taken action, at least five of Sankou Group’s important figures were taken down by them, the internal turmoil of Sankou Group is intensifying, and the Japanese police are closely monitoring Sankou Group’s movements, ready to intervene at any time.” At this point, Yang Xiaodong showed a bit of a cruel smile, “I didn’t expect Dragon Rise to be so ruthless this time, killing five of their key members in one go. The head and two deputy heads of the Sankou Group, as well as two elders, were killed on the same day. I suppose the Sankou Group has never faced such a tragedy since its establishment.”

“It’s actually harsher than I thought. Dragon Rise people, do they want to obliterate the Sankou Group?” Luo Ziling was puzzled.

Before today, he didn’t think so.

“I don’t think so,” Yang Xiaodong shook his head, “Although they suffered a heavy blow and internal conflict, the Japanese government wouldn’t allow them to go extinct. And the Dragon Rise people, after a successful strike, would certainly retreat swiftly, not going for complete annihilation. Eventually, someone will come to clean up the mess, it’s just that Sankou Group will never restore its former glory. Haha, you now know, being listed on the black gold website’s bounty list isn’t scary; being deemed an enemy to be eliminated by Dragon Rise is the real fear.”

“Indeed,” Luo Ziling, although unclear on Dragon Rise’s itinerary details, drew similar conclusions from today’s report by Yang Xiaodong, those somewhat insane guys are really terrifying.

He still couldn’t understand why Dragon Rise made such a large-scale operation this time.

Yang Xiaodong, seeming to know Luo Ziling’s thoughts, explained for him: “From what I know, during an operation a few days ago, because of interference by Sankou Group, Dragon Rise’s operation failed, losing one member and injuring three. This time, Dragon Rise intends to retaliate, coupled with your involvement in events giving them even more reason to go to war with Sankou Group. However, no one expected Dragon Rise’s revenge to be so crazy. This should be unprecedented.”

Luo Ziling nodded, acknowledging Yang Xiaodong’s explanation.

Thinking it over, he added, “Is Lin Lan and Phoenix using us as cover to partake in this action?”

“That’s certainly the case.”

“They’re trying to set me up,” Luo Ziling said angrily, “Next time I meet them, I’ll definitely have to settle scores with them.”

Yang Xiaodong was speechless for a moment, wanting to say that both Phoenix and Lin Lan were more than good enough to Luo Ziling.

This guy not only doesn’t show gratitude but also wants to settle scores with them—how petty is that?

“I didn’t expect that woman to be so ruthless.” Not minding Yang Xiaodong’s odd look, Luo Ziling murmured lightly.

Yang Xiaodong knew Luo Ziling was referring to Phoenix, so he chuckled before responding, “Don’t you know that a woman’s heart is the most poisonous? In the future, never provoke women, especially those who are ruthless like them.”

Yang Xiaodong’s words reminded Luo Ziling of several times he bullied Phoenix, causing a shiver to run down his spine.