Chapter 986: Chapter 1010:
The Second Elder looked over in surprise, "Miss Chu..."
Nianyang knew what he wanted to say and smiled faintly, "Second Elder, we should respect the choice of the elders."
The Second Elder sighed, hesitating to speak but eventually said, "You are the Sect Leader, naturally, it’s your decision."
The Third Elder hadn’t expected Nianyang to be so resolute in letting them leave the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, feeling somewhat awkward, he finally snorted coldly,
"Since you insist, then I’ll quit. Are there any other elders who want to join me?"
"..."
There was a moment of silence around, and then two or three elders followed and stood behind the Third Elder.
"Fine, I’ll leave too, after all, Elder Wen is no longer here."
"Without a good leader, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family is doomed sooner or later. It’s better to leave early and find another way out!"
"That’s right, following that brat will ruin our reputation sooner or later!"
There are currently 12 elders in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, and with that, five quickly left aside from the Second Elder, leaving six standing uncertainly.
The Second Elder secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed there were still a few sensible elders who wouldn’t abandon the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family and wouldn’t make the situation too embarrassing.
The Third Elder purely wanted to prove a point, deliberately going against Nianyang and the Second Elder. Seeing 6 elders hadn’t left, he deliberately said,
"Elders, you must think it over carefully. Are you sure you wish to stay? The Traditional Chinese Medicine Family is not what it used to be without Elder Wen; it will not end well!"
The other elders behind him also persuaded one after another.
"Yes, what does a young girl know about Traditional Chinese Medicine? With her around, it will only tarnish the name of Traditional Chinese Medicine and ruin your decades of good reputation."
"To avoid being dragged down, I suggest you leave. We elders can work together to establish a new Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. Surely, we can compete with one young girl."
"Indeed, founding our own private association will definitely thrive and be much better than sticking to a mess awaiting death."
The remaining 6 elders, swayed by these words, immediately saw four more go over to the Third Elder’s side.
The Third Elder looked smugly at the Eighth and Ninth Elders, "Why haven’t you two come over yet?"
The Eighth and Ninth Elders glanced at each other and simultaneously said, "We were discovered by Elder Wen. Even though he’s gone, we remember his kindness and cannot ignore the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family."
The Third Elder’s expression turned stiff; he wanted the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family to fall apart. He sneered, "Are you sure? Elder Wen is deceased. The current Traditional Chinese Medicine Family is just a broken shell. Do you really want to stay here for so-called kindness and become infamous? If you come with me, perhaps there is a chance to shine!"
The Eighth Elder said, "Anyway, I’m old now. Traditional Chinese Medicine is my lifelong career, so what if I can’t shine? I only need to have a clear conscience, to treat each patient well, for my patients to acknowledge my medical skills, and that is success."
The Ninth Elder also said, "That’s right, besides, I’m just an old man too, without the energy of youth. I was born a part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, and I will die as its soul."
Nianyang smiled in relief; even though she didn’t care, the unwavering loyalty of the two elders meant that Wen Qingmu’s efforts had received a small return.
Seeing this scene, the beautiful Master would feel warmth as well.
