Huang Bin's thoughts were accurately guessed; he couldn't make that call, and his heart was pounding so fast it felt like it would jump out of his throat.
He steadied his mind.
Huang Bin forced a calm demeanor and said, "Ahem, my master, he is an elder who dislikes being in the spotlight. He wouldn't accept a video call."
The excuse was a bit weak.
But it was the only excuse he had.
Before Zhao Honglong could expose him, a short man walked over, laughing heartily, "Stop spouting nonsense, you are not the disciple of the Divine Doctor of China at all!"
Everyone looked at the short man simultaneously.
The short man cupped his fists at Zhao Honglong. Clearly, they knew each other.
Zhao Honglong introduced, "This is Physician Jiao Yang from Ren Zhi Medical Hall. As everyone knows, the Divine Doctor of China has a very good relationship with Ren Zhi Medical Hall and often helps out there. Therefore, this Physician Jiao has met the Divine Doctor of China many times and knows a lot about him! Physician Jiao, please tell us, is this Doctor Huang truly the disciple of the Divine Doctor of China?"
Jiao Yang chuckled, "Didn't I just say it? He is not the disciple of the Divine Doctor of China at all! He's a fake! The Divine Doctor of China detests taking disciples. Many influential figures have tried and failed to become his disciple, let alone some insignificant little doctor like him?"
Hearing this, everyone understood.
Jiao Yang's words carried significant credibility, as he had met the Divine Doctor of China multiple times.
Coupled with Huang Bin's earlier suspicious behavior, it solidified everyone's belief: Huang Bin was an imposter!
Suddenly, the crowd became enraged.
"You good-for-nothing Huang Bin, how dare you use the name of the Divine Doctor of China to swindle people? You have such a bold nerve!"
"This scoundrel should be sent to prison!"
"I knew it, how could someone from a run-down medical station be worthy of being the Divine Doctor of China's disciple? Who does he think he is?"
"Trash, dead trash, deceiving our patients' emotions."
The crowd cursed, wishing they could tear Huang Bin apart and devour him.
Zhao Honglong and Jiao Yang exchanged glances, both revealing triumphant smiles.
Jiao Yang had been hired by Zhao Honglong specifically to expose Huang Bin's lie and thus achieve the goal of demolishing the medical station.
Once the mission was complete, Jiao Yang would receive 100,000 yuan as a "hardship fee."
Both Jiao Yang and Zhao Honglong were satisfied.
Just then, a voice came from the inner room: "Who said Huang Bin is not my disciple?"
Huh?
Who?
Lu Ming walked out from the inner room at a leisurely pace.
When everyone saw him, they frowned.
"Isn't this person a patient? He was just sneakily going into the inner room with Huang Bin, who knows what they were doing."
"No, what did he just say?"
"Why does it sound like he is the Divine Doctor of China?"
"Ah? No way?"
No one believed Lu Ming's words. How could a random passerby seeking medical treatment suddenly transform into the Divine Doctor of China?
The person who disbelieved the most was the big star Shen Ziyi.
She knew very clearly that Lu Ming was the son-in-law of the Jiang family, Jiang Mengxin's fiancé, and the captain of Xun Rong's security guards. He was definitely not the Divine Doctor of China.
Yes, Lu Ming was very capable in a fight, but that had nothing to do with him being the Divine Doctor of China!
No matter how well you fight, you wouldn't have medical skills.
Shen Ziyi looked at Lu Ming nervously, constantly giving him signals with her eyes, as if to say: Mr. Lu, what are you playing at? Why are you getting involved in this mess out of the blue?
Shen Ziyi wasn't afraid of Lu Ming fighting others; surely no one could defeat Lu Ming in a fight. The problem was, Lu Ming impersonating the Divine Doctor of China would bring him immense trouble.
The Divine Doctor of China was sacred and inviolable. Impersonating him carelessly would lead to online lynching!
As expected.
Zhao Honglong was the first to laugh heartily, mocking, "Oh my, oh my, Huang Bin, you are something else. I originally thought you impersonating the Divine Doctor of China's disciple was bold enough, but who knew you would arrogantly find an extra actor to impersonate the Divine Doctor of China himself?!"
He paused and continued, "Huang Bin, do you think we haven't seen the Divine Doctor of China, so you can just fool us? Have you forgotten Physician Jiao's existence? Physician Jiao has met the Divine Doctor of China multiple times and is very familiar with him! You can fool others, but can you fool Physician Jiao?"
Huang Bin's forehead was covered in cold sweat.
The moment Jiao Yang appeared, he realized his lie couldn't be sustained.
In fact, Huang Bin was already prepared to admit his mistake.
But at this moment, Lu Ming had to step forward to play along with him. This wasn't helping Huang Bin; it was dragging him down. He was truly an incompetent teammate!
Huang Bin wanted to cry but had no tears.
Now, Huang Bin was completely in too deep. His credibility was gone forever.
The patients also began to curse.
"At this point, you're still putting on an act. Huang Bin, aren't you disgusting?"
"The Divine Doctor of China is a legendary figure who saved Chinese medicine. How can you impersonate him so casually? You are simply sinners of China!"
"Apologize! You two scoundrels, kneel down immediately and apologize to the Divine Doctor of China!"
Everyone was more agitated than the last, their faces red and necks bulging.
They were convinced that both Huang Bin and Lu Ming were fakes.
Shen Ziyi also quietly retreated to the back of the crowd. The situation was unfavorable, and she wanted to slip away before she was attacked along with Lu Ming for his foolish behavior.
But at this moment, something unexpected happened.
Zhao Honglong patted Jiao Yang's shoulder and said with a smile, "Physician Jiao, come on, expose the truth of that damned imposter."
What should have been a simple matter encountered a problem.
Jiao Yang stared blankly at Lu Ming, his eyes wide, his mouth agape, trembling with nervousness.
He even rubbed his eyes to confirm if he was seeing things correctly.
No, he wasn't mistaken.
Standing there was Lu Ming, the genuine Lu Ming!
Seeing Jiao Yang's lack of reaction, Zhao Honglong said with great displeasure, "Physician Jiao, what's wrong with you? Hurry up and tell everyone that he's an imposter."
Lu Ming let out a cold laugh and said, "Yes, Jiao Yang, take a good look. See who I am, and tell everyone whether I'm an imposter or not?"
Under everyone's gaze.
Jiao Yang, trembling, said, "Dr. Lu, Dr. Lu, Dr. Lu, why... why are you here?"
Huh?
Doctor Lu?
Jiao Yang's words made people feel that something was not quite right.
Lu Ming chuckled, "Why am I here? I'm the master, checking on my disciple's medical station. Is there a problem?"
"Uh... this..." Jiao Yang wiped his sweat repeatedly, feeling guilty.
The scene fell silent. Everyone sensed something was amiss; it seemed that the imposter... wasn't an imposter.
Zhao Honglong also panicked and urged, "Physician Jiao, speak up, he's an imposter!"
Jiao Yang swallowed and slowly said, "No, he's not an imposter. He's the genuine article, honest and trustworthy, guaranteed to be authentic with a tenfold penalty for fakes! He... is the true Divine Doctor of China!"