Chapter 689 - Targeted by Rumors

Translator: Thyaeria

By bringing back, it meant the advanced medical ideals and market methods to supplement the lacking in TCM over the years. TCM has been stagnant for years, which resulted in them getting replaced by western medicine.

By stepping out, it meant the opportunity to promote TCM to other countries to introduce them to the essence and miracles of TCM to bring it to a higher stage.

His conversation with Gu Yin was extremely significant in Su Tao establishing his own TCM Empire.

Gu Yin’s business covers the globe. Despite the fact that it was rooted in Japan, he also has a base in Europe, North America, Oceania, and even Africa. The global Chinese Chambers of Commerce might be a unified platform, but there’s also a high threshold to enter. If he did not have Gu Yin’s help, it’s impossible for him to enter this inner circle.

After a brief pondering, Su Tao felt grateful to Ni Jingqiu. It might seem that he had helped her on the surface, but ultimately, she allowed him to come in contact with a whole new platform that plays great importance in the future development of his business.

“Oh, right. You went to the Seto Clan a few days ago again?” Gu Yin asked.

“Yeah, it seems that I have been pestered by them.” Su Tao smiled bitterly

Nodding his head, Gu Yin replied, “It won’t be good for you to be pestered by them. With your title as a National Healer Grandmaster, you’re not allowed to treat the royal clans of other countries without permission. There are scums everywhere, and you might get yourself in trouble.”

Su Tao sighed inwardly. Treating Shinin was purely a heroic act, and he only treated Kousuke Sugiyama because he was helpless.

As a National Healer from China, it’s forbidden for him to come in contact with the royal clans of another nation without permission. Though there weren't any written rules, it’s naturally a violation. If it were used by those with malicious intentions to spread online, the consequences would be dire.

It wasn’t because Su Tao wasn’t sensitive, but everything happened too suddenly. At times, he had to help out of his conscience and medical ethics as a physician.

Then again, Gu Yin was right. If others maliciously promoted his actions, it would cause unnecessary trouble. After all, politics were complicated, especially in China. He will get burnt if he isn't careful.

“Furthermore, your competition with Amaki Hamasaki has already been spread out.” Gu Yin sighed as he continued, “If you fail, we will have to delay the opening of the branch in Chinatown for the commotion to calm down.”

Su Tao froze as he never expected that Gu Yin would also know about his competition with Amaki Hamasaki. He knitted his brows lightly as the person who was fanning the fire seems to be more powerful than he had imagined.

He even faintly caught a scent of Qin Jingyu directing this entire incident.

He was overseas, and he had no idea what’s going on back in the country. Su Tao sighed inwardly as he had to be cautious, or he might be sold out even without him knowing.

After all, his base is in China, and he can’t afford to have a fire in his base.

He had brilliantly caused Qin Jingyu’s plan to fail back in Russia, and now that he had come to Japan, he believes that Qin Jingyu will definitely not let go of this opportunity.

Sending Su Tao back to his hotel, Gu Yin left. When the vehicle drove off, Gu Yin gave a call to Mu Jingchen and smiled, “Old Mu, I have already discussed it with Su Tao to obtain the Three Flavour Hall’s oversea branches project. You promised that you would gather sufficient funds for me.”

Looking at his wife walking over with a bowl of medicine, Mu Jingchen lightly knitted his brows before he swiftly tossed a rock candy into his mouth.

As someone used to take western medicine, Mu Jingchen couldn’t stand the smell and bitterness of Chinese medicine, and this is also one of TCM’s flaws.

“It’s easy to gather the funds. With your status in the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, many people will heed your call if you wave your hand. Do you still need that measly sum from me?” Mu Jingchen smiled bitterly.

“It was a long-term consideration, and I intend to set up 12 branches over the globe as soon as possible.” Gu Yin laughed.

“12?” Mu Jingchen was shocked as he smiled wryly.

“A few days ago, the Chinese government announced something beneficial to TCM. They will be supporting TCM and related studies, encouraging students to transfer from western medicine to TCM. It’s a clear signal, so you do not intend to test?” Gu Yin smiled.

Falling into a brief silence, Mu Jingchen smiled, “Now that you’ve said it, I’m truly somewhat tempted. Give me a week, and I will definitely gather a sufficient sum of funds for you.”

Gu Yin knew Mu Jingchen’s capability well, and gathering funds was easy for him.

“Oh, right. How have you been recovering?” Gu Yin asked.

“My condition has clearly improved! Su Tao’s medical skill was truly as brilliant as rumored!”

The only thing that Mu Jingchen could nitpick was the bitter medicine. He would feel disgusted whenever he hears about taking medication.

“That’s great then. I was watching today when Su Tao treated those brothers of the Minqing Gang, and truth be told, I was truly impressed that there is so much knowledge in treating an illness. Just watching him treating patients by the side is a form of enjoyment itself.” Gu Yin was somewhat excited as he described what happened in the afternoon to Mu Jingchen.

When Gu Yin hung the call, Mu Jingchen smiled bitterly as he muttered to himself, “It was unprecedented for Old Gu to hold someone with such high praises. Not only was Su Tao’s medical skills superb, but he was also experienced when handling things. He’s truly a monster with boundless potential.”

“What are you thinking?” His wife entered and asked when she saw Mu Jingchen staring into the air.

Mu Jingchen was briefly frozen before he looked at his wife's stomach and smiled, “I’m wondering if a miracle will take place!”

Returning to the hotel, Su Tao first pressed on the doorbell next door. When there wasn’t any response, he guessed that Ni Jingqiu must have gone out. Hence, he returned to his room and washed his face before he sat in the chair and pondered for a long time. In the end, he gave a call to Sire Shui to report about his safety before mentioning the incident with the Seto Clan.

Sire Shui fell into a brief silence before he sighed, “I have already heard about it, and your worries were right. Someone in the National Healer’s Specialist Team has caught onto this and intends to use it against you. I wanted to warn you not to be involved in the whirlpool of politics, but I never expected that you would visit the Seto Clan several times out of pure coincidence.”

“I’m a doctor, so I can’t possibly watch someone die right in front of my eyes when I can help it, right? Furthermore, I didn't do it for free, as I earned quite a bit.” Su Tao replied helplessly.

“You’re still thinking of money? What is money compared to your reputation and future?” Sire Shui knew that Su Tao was pretending to feel wronged as he smiled sourly, “Just how much did you receive for a millionaire like you to be tempted?”

“USD$200,000!” Su Tao smiled bitterly as he continued, “In China, the treatment fees would be ¥2,000, and I flipped it by a thousandfold. This can be considered as slaughtering them for their money, right?”

Sure, Shui couldn’t help laughing. It felt satisfying, but he still warned, “Foolish thoughts! Have you ever thought that this sum of money could be the evidence of framing you?”

According to Sire Shui’s intention, the USD$200,000 can be claimed by those with malicious intentions as bribery. After all, it’s illogical for treatments to cost USD$200,000.

“Bribery? I relied on my own ability to earn money, and I even earned money from Japanese. Yet, I’m being framed? Is there still any justice in the world?” Su Tao’s words sounded indignant, and they were from the bottom of his heart.

“It’s a pity that many people in the world are swayed by words and fail to distinguish the truth from false.” Sire Shui fell into thought before he replied, “The public would rather look at conspiracy theories. Not only by framing that you’ve been bribed can satisfy the public, but it will also spread like a plague.”

“You know what kind of person I am, so you have to help me!” Su Tao spoke with indignance.

Hearing those words, Sire Shui felt warmth in his heart as Su Tao’s words were sincere, like how a young man would grumble to his elders. Thus, his heart softened, “Transfer the USD$200,000 to the National Healer’s Specialist Team when you return and provide a report on the actual situation. As for the rest, there’s no need for you to worry.”

Su Tao sighed inwardly as he cursed the terrible death of those people who fired arrows at his back. At the same time, he could understand Sire Shui’s intention.

He was still filled with indignance. He might not care about that sum of money, but it felt terrible for him to be framed.

But that was the reality!

With what he had experienced, Su Tao had gradually matured, but some hatred and grudges will still remain in his heart.

He will remember it all and repay it in the future.

When Amaki Hamasaki returned from Iwata Chinese Medicine Research Facility, he locked himself in the room. With the competition at sight, he had to maintain his level of focus, so he had locked himself in the room to read through the medical notes by his master, Mamoru Onizuka.

At this moment, his phone rang as Amaki Hamasaki placed down the book and picked up the call, “What’s the matter?”

“Nothing much. I would like to tell you that there’s a transfer in your account, the commission for that batch of Chinese medicine.” Wang Guofeng smiled.

Taking a deep breath, Amaki Hamasaki snapped, “I’ve already told you before that I don’t need any commission!”

Shaking his head, Wang Guofeng replied, “The Switzerland Bank Account was set up for you. Who knows if you might need it one day? That batch of medicine from the Iwata Chinese Medicine Research Facility was pretty good, and I’ve received the orders from two other hospitals. Next month, the order will increase again, so I hope that you can get us a discounted price. Naturally, you will definitely receive a profit as well.”

“I will do my best.” Amaki Hamasaki replied after a brief pondering.

“As for your competition with Su Tao, please pay attention to that.” Wang Guofeng smiled as he continued, “His medical skills might be decent, but it’s lacking compared to you.”

Amaki Hamasaki did not like someone like Wang Guofeng. The reason why Wang Guofeng would build a friendship with him was the new products from the Iwata Chinese Medicine Research Facility, and Wang Guofeng wanted to bring it into the Chinese market.

“You don’t have to worry about that!” Amaki Hamasaki replied, “I will make him return to China covered in dust!”