Chapter 1726

After the assessment concluded, Zhu Yanyi wrote down her observations and scores for the students, then put the matter out of her mind.

However, she did share some details of the assessment with Yan Aohan.

Yan Aohan listened carefully and said, "So, you think Zhou Hui among the eleven candidates is quite diligent."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "But I don't know if I'm being suspicious. I feel something is off about Zhou Hui. It’s mainly her manners and etiquette. They feel strange, as if she isn't a pure Chinese person."

Yan Aohan pondered slightly. "It’s fine. Since you suspect him, I’ll have someone investigate. It’s easy to check on such people."

The next day, Zhu Yanyi received the investigation report from Yan Aohan.

After reading it, Zhu Yanyi raised an eyebrow. "She’s a mixed-race child of Chinese and Japanese heritage."

Yan Aohan nodded. "Zhou Hui’s father is Chinese, and his mother is Japanese. They separated when he was young. His mother was sent back to Japan, and he went with her. He only returned to China ten years ago to reconnect with his roots."

"No wonder his manners felt odd. Even if he integrates into our culture, the etiquette ingrained in his bones cannot be faked."

Yan Aohan nodded. "Yes. But after ten years of integration, others can’t tell the difference. You noticed because your five senses are more sensitive than others."

Zhu Yanyi understood. "Is there a problem with this person?"

"We are still investigating. It’s hard to say for sure right now. However, she learned her medical skills in Japan. At least her foundation is based on their 'Heavenly Medicine'." Yan Aohan smiled faintly at Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi naturally understood what Yan Aohan meant. Japanese people often claim that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated from their 'Heavenly Medicine' heritage. They even claim famous figures like Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing were Japanese. Essentially, any famous medical figure in Chinese history has been claimed by them as their ancestor. If not for Zhu Yanyi’s sudden rise, Chinese medicine might have been suppressed even further.

Zhu Yanyi sighed. "Then why is she taking the advanced medical license exam here?"

"I don’t know her motive, but we are investigating." Yan Aohan looked at Zhu Yanyi and said slowly, "By the way, the person involved in the plague case is now under surveillance. She is cautious and is currently observing. She is expected to return to China early next year under the guise of tourism."

In recent years, the tourism industry has grown, so many foreigners come to China. Zhu Yanyi was aware of this.

Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi smiled faintly. "Interesting. If they want to come, let them come." To Zhu Yanyi, such people coming to China was a challenge to her medical skills. However, she was not someone who could be easily provoked. She had the ability to suppress them.

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "Also, next year, members of the International Medical Association want to have a PK match with Chinese medicine. Of course, it will be held in China."

"You mean TCM versus Western medicine?" Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan.

"Not necessarily. It’s other countries versus Chinese medicine. We don’t know what medical methods they will use. There might be TCM practitioners, shamans, poison doctors, flower doctors, and mostly Western doctors." Yan Aohan said calmly. "According to my latest information, this is a stage set up by the International Medical Association to scheme against you."

"Scheming against me?" Zhu Yanyi was speechless. "Did I kill someone of theirs? Why would they scheme against me?"

"Because your medical skills are too terrifying. They believe that as long as you are here, they cannot shine." Yan Aohan said with a smile. He fully recognized his wife’s medical skills. As for others’ attempts to scheme against her, he merely shrugged. Such things were nothing to him.

Yan Aohan knew his wife’s medical skills too well. Those people had no hope. Even if they tried to scheme against her, with his protection, they shouldn’t even think about it.

Yan Aohan told Zhu Yanyi this mainly to inform her of the situation, so she wouldn’t be unaware.

Zhu Yanyi nodded after hearing this. "If they want to come, let them come. China is a hospitable nation. We will never refuse guests."

After speaking, Zhu Yanyi made a funny face at Yan Aohan. Yan Aohan understood her meaning and smiled, having no other thoughts.

Often, things are simple. Some people complicate matters because they lack ability. Those with ability never fear complexity. Like this provocation, for Zhu Yanyi, such a medical PK helps her understand medicine better. Since someone is willing to come and serve as a stumbling block for her practice, she naturally wouldn’t refuse.

Yan Aohan smiled. "I think so too. So, after hearing the news yesterday, I spoke to the authorities. However, we can’t let them come for free. If they want to challenge, they must pay a price."

Hearing Yan Aohan’s words, Zhu Yanyi laughed. "What did you do?"

"Nothing much. I just had them convey that anyone coming to China must pay a deposit. Since there will be some events in China next year, non-Chinese citizens cannot enter easily. They must pay a special price, such as a deposit. And this deposit is non-refundable. I didn’t ask for too much, about 100,000 gold per person. What do you think?"

Yan Aohan’s innocent expression made Zhu Yanyi give him a thumbs-up. "You’re awesome. But this is good. I’m so busy; not everyone can provoke me. If they are willing to pay this money, I don’t mind competing with them. My appearance fee is quite high."

Yan Aohan shook his head in disagreement. "Actually, it’s not high. This time, because there are many people, I gave a 50% discount. In the future, if people come, the price will return to normal."

"You’re amazing. I admire you." Zhu Yanyi laughed loudly.

Zhu Yanyi had to admire Yan Aohan. No wonder so much wealth came in; he had plans everywhere. How could those people compare to Lord Yan Zun? So, scheming was just a piece of cake for Lord Yan Zun.