In an instant, everyone looked at Zhang Jiuling.
Zhang Jiuling said, “The Medical Saint Ceremony is a major event, requiring many guests to be invited and a selection of an auspicious day. My opinion is to hold it later. What do you think, Little Ye?”
Ye Qiu naturally had no objections and nodded, “Alright…”
Before he could finish.
Xu Liu said, “I say we don’t need to pick an auspicious day. Why not just do it today?”
“Minister Qin is here, and there are plenty of guests on site.”
“With so many spectators witnessing together, isn’t that a splendid thing?”
“Besides, if we hold it later, we’ll need to invite media reporters again, which is time-consuming and laborious. They’re all here today.”
“What do you all think?”
Nie Xue Liang said, “I think Old Dog Xu’s suggestion is good. Let’s do it today!”
Li Feng Chun also said, “I agree.”
Zhang Jiuling said, “Since you all think it’s feasible, let’s hold it today!”
“Old Li, Old Nie, let’s go prepare.”
“One hour from now, we’ll hold the Medical Saint Ceremony.”
Afterwards, Zhang Jiuling called Dong Si over, gave some instructions, and hurriedly left.
Once they were gone, Dong Si said, “Good day to all the guests and audience friends present.”
“After discussion among the four National Medical Masters, it has been decided that one hour from now, the Medical Saint Ceremony for Dr. Ye Qiu will be held here.”
“I suggest everyone stay and witness the birth of the first Medical Saint in three hundred years.”
“Let’s congratulate Dr. Ye together at that time.”
A wave of cheers erupted from the audience.
Dong Si continued, “For now, feel free to move about. The Medical Saint Ceremony will officially begin in one hour.”
With nothing to do for the moment, Ye Qiu returned to his seat.
But no sooner had he sat down than, before the guests could congratulate him, Xu Chang Jin approached.
“Ye Qiu Oppa, congratulations on becoming the Medical Saint,” Xu Chang Jin said with a sweet smile.
“Thank you,” Ye Qiu replied with a word of thanks.
“Ye Qiu Oppa, can you grant me a small request?”
“What request?”
Xu Chang Jin said, “Sign an autograph for me.”
Ye Qiu chuckled in disbelief, saying, “I’m not a celebrity. What’s the point of an autograph?”
“You may not be a celebrity, but in my heart, you’re more outstanding than any star. Ye Qiu Oppa, please sign for me, pretty please?” Xu Chang Jin began to act coy.
Ye Qiu had no choice but to pick up a pen and ask, “Where do I sign?”
“Here.”
Xu Chang Jin pointed to her white T-shirt, specifically near her heart.
Ye Qiu was speechless.
What was this girl up to?
Trying to flirt with me in public?
“Isn’t that a bit inappropriate?” Ye Qiu hesitated, as Minister Qin and other guests were watching.
“Ye Qiu Oppa, hurry up!” Xu Chang Jin urged.
With no other option, Ye Qiu signed his name on Xu Chang Jin’s shirt.
For some reason, his hand was trembling badly.
They were very close, and Xu Chang Jin could clearly feel his breath. Her ears turned red with shyness.
After signing, Xu Chang Jin said, “Ye Qiu Oppa, write one more line for me.”
“What line?”
“Chang Jin is the prettiest!”
Ye Qiu wrote that line on her shirt as well.
“Done, it’s signed,” Ye Qiu said, relieved.
At that moment, Xu Chang Jin stood on tiptoes and kissed Ye Qiu on the cheek.
Not far away, a reporter saw this and quickly snapped a photo.
“Ye Qiu Oppa, I like you,” Xu Chang Jin said before fleeing.
Ye Qiu touched his cheek and turned to see Minister Qin and the other guests looking at him with amused expressions.
“Well…”
Before Ye Qiu could explain, a group of university students swarmed over.
“Dr. Ye, you’re our idol! Can we take a photo with you?”
“Of course.”
…
In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.
The Medical Saint Ceremony officially began.
The stage was covered with a red carpet.
The atmosphere was festive.
The four National Medical Masters and several vice presidents of the Chinese Medicine Association stood on stage.
After Zhang Jiuling delivered an opening speech, he invited Ye Qiu to the stage.
As Ye Qiu stepped onto the red carpet and reached the stage, the four National Medical Masters and the vice presidents of the Chinese Medicine Association all bowed to him in unison.
This startled Ye Qiu.
“Seniors, what are you…”
“Little Ye, from now on, all Chinese medicine practitioners in China will follow your command. Seeing you is like seeing a king, and we must pay our respects. This is a tradition passed down from our ancestors.”
After speaking, Zhang Jiuling invited Minister Qin to the stage to present Ye Qiu with the Medical Saint badge.
The badge was made of gold, round like a button, with the portrait of Medical Saint Zhang Zhongjing carved in the centre and the words “Medical Saint” engraved below.
Minister Qin pinned the badge on Ye Qiu’s chest and said, “Ye Qiu, congratulations.”
“Thank you, Minister Qin,” Ye Qiu replied politely.
Minister Qin continued, “Today is a special day, and an important figure has specially recorded a video to congratulate you.”
“Please look at the big screen.”
All eyes turned to the large screen.
Two seconds later, a familiar face appeared.
“My goodness, it’s Supreme Leader Tang!”
The crowd was stunned.
Even Zhang Jiuling and the others were shocked, not expecting this matter to have caught Elder Tang’s attention.
Seated at his desk, Elder Tang smiled kindly and said, “Ye Qiu, hello.”
“Hearing that you’ve become the first Medical Saint in Chinese medicine in three hundred years fills me with joy. Unfortunately, I’m tied up with official duties and cannot attend to congratulate you in person, which I deeply regret.”
“Being a Medical Saint is both an honour and a responsibility.”
“Ye Qiu, I hope that after receiving this honour, you remain humble and diligent, leading all Chinese medicine practitioners to save lives and restore the glory of Chinese medicine.”
“With limited time, I’ll keep it brief. Congratulations again.”
The video ended.
Thunderous applause filled the venue.
Though Ye Qiu appeared calm, he was deeply moved inside.
“Father, do you see? I’m the first Medical Saint in three hundred years, and the youngest. Your son hasn’t let you down.”
Beep beep beep—
At that moment, his phone suddenly rang.
Ye Qiu checked and saw it was an international call. He hung up immediately.
Beep beep beep…
The phone rang again with the same number.
Ye Qiu hung up again.
Beep beep beep…
The phone kept ringing.
Feeling something unusual, Ye Qiu said to Zhang Jiuling, “Elder Zhang, I need to take a call.”
He quickly stepped aside.
Ye Qiu answered, “Hello, this is…”
“Ye Qiu, it’s Qiyama Nange.”
Qiyama Nange said urgently, “Xiaoxue is in trouble.”
“She’s been taken by people from the Amaterasu Shrine.”
“Ye Qiu, come to Great East quickly to save her, or you’ll never see your child!”
