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Facing everyoneâs ridicule, Elder Hansen didnât feel embarrassed, but just politely said, âItâs not me joining this time, itâs Mr. Smith.â After speaking, Elder Hansen looked at Ethan Smith beside him.
Seeing this, the old men couldnât help but laugh.
âElder Hansen, has River City run out of people? They found a kid to participate. â
âThatâs right, alchemy is all about experience. What can a child do?â Elder Hansen looked a bit awkward, but said nothing.
Clearly, he had grown accustomed to the ridicule from everyone.
âElder Hansen, donât worry about them. These old scallions are not worth mentioning.â Ethan Smith smiled and comforted.
Although the voice was not loud, it fell into everyoneâs ears.
The old men were outraged and scolded, âBoy, we are your elders, is this how you talk to your elders?!â
Ethan Smith glanced at them and said indifferently, âSome people like to suppress others with their age. So if youâre older, youâre right? You can talk nonsense just because youâre older? If youâre virtuous, Iâll respect you, but if youâre not, sorry, youâre nothing to me.â
A few words made these people red-faced and embarrassed.
âLittle brat, from what you just said, itâs clear that you have no real skills!â
Someone sneered.
Ethan laughed coldly: âOld Thing, I give that remark right back to you.â
âYou!â A few people were furious, their faces turning ashen, but they had nothing to say.
âDonât bother arguing with them.â Elder Hansen whispered to Ethan Smith.
Though he said that, it was clear that Elder Hansen felt quite satisfied.
He had been ridiculed by these people for many years, and now Ethan Smith could help him fight back. How could Elder Hansen not be pleased.
Afterward, Elder Hansen took Ethan Smith to a place to sit down and wait for the arrival of the Traditional Medicine Association.
Ethan Smith looked around and couldnât help but frown.
It was usually deserted here, but the decorations were extremely extravagant, which made Ethan Smith somewhat suspicious.
Was the decline of traditional medicine really related to these peopleâs inaction?
âNow these people are just trying to make money. They only care about their own wallets, not anything else.â Elder Hansen seemed to see Ethan Smithâs doubts and said on the side.
Ethan Smith nodded slightly, and couldnât help but sigh in his heart. The human heart is ancient indeed.
Ethan checked his watch and it was already four oâclock in the afternoon.
âDidnât they say the registration time was at two oâclock? Theyâre already two hours late.â Ethan muttered.
Elder Hansen said with a bitter smile, âYouâll get used to it, theyâre very high and mighty.â
As they were speaking, the door opened.
Then they saw a young man coming in from the outside.
He was full of alcohol, swaying as he walked, obviously drunk.
When they saw this young man, the old men quickly stood up and greeted him courteously, â Mr. Levy, youâve arrived.â
The young man, called Mr. Levy, ignored them. He swaggered to the sofa and sat down.
Then he said with some impatience, âThe forms are on the table. Take them and fill them out.â
âAlright, Mr. Levy!â The old men quickly took the forms and started filling them out.
Seeing this, Ethan Smith couldnât help but laugh coldly.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
This Mr. Levy was younger than Ethan Smith, yet these old men treated him with full respect, completely disregarding seniority. It was indeed quite a double standard.
âLetâs go, we should also get the forms.â Elder Hansen told Ethan Smith.
Ethan Smith nodded, he was originally intending to get the Hundred-year medicinal material anyway, so he didnât bother with these people.
After picking up the form, Ethan quickly filled in his relevant information and placed it on the table.
âIs this enough?â Ethan Smith asked Elder Hansen. Elder Hansen nodded, âItâs fine, letâs go.â
Ethan Smith gave a hum and turned around to leave.
Just as they reached the door, the door was opened.
Then they saw Dorian Dawson standing outside the door.
Seeing Dorian Dawson, Ethan Smith was taken aback.
âAnd Dorian Dawson stood there, looking at Ethan Smith and sneered, âWhat are you doing here?â
Before Ethan Smith could answer, Dorian Dawson suddenly realized and said, âI know now, youâre here to participate in the Traditional Medicine Conference, right?â
âChairman Dawson, do you know Ethan Smith?â Elder Hansen asked aside.
Dorian Dawson sneered, âKnow him? Not only do I know him, but we also have a substantial history.â
Ethan Smithâs brow furrowed slightly, and he thought to himself that this was bad.
As expected, Dorian Dawson walked to the table, picked up Ethan Smithâs application form and took a glance.
Then, he tore the form to pieces and threw it on the ground.
âIâm sorry, youâre not qualified to participate in the Traditional Medicine Conference.â Dorian Dawson said lightly.
As soon as his words fell, Elder Hansen immediately became anxious.
He rushed forward and hurriedly said, âChairman Dawson, why is Ethan not qualified to participate? I submitted his information before, and they were very satisfied with his qualificationsâ¦â
Dorian drank a sip of tea and casually said, âNo reason, just because heâs offended me.â
Such blatant reasoning surprised Ethan Smith.
Elder Hansenâs face changed instantly, and he stood there, somewhat at a loss.
Dorian Dawson walked up to Ethan Smith and sneered, âEthan Smith, do you remember what I said to vou? You will eventuallv bec me for something!â After that, Dorian Dawson leaned back with his hands crossed and said with a sense of pride, âCome on, beg me, I might be able to let you participate in the Traditional Medicine Conference.â
âBeg you?â Ethan raised his eyebrows, âWho do you think you are?â
Dorianâs face changed, he sneered, âYouâre really stubborn! In that case, you can leave now. We donât welcome you at our Traditional Medicine Conference!â
The old men nearby also shouted, âHe deserves it! This kind of person shouldnât be allowed to participate!â
âGet the hell out, you little bastard!â
Facing everyoneâs curses, Ethan Smith remained silent.
Elder Hansen on the side was extremely anxious, he rushed to Dorian Dawson and said with a bit of pleading, âChairm.. Chairman Dawson, Ethan Smith is still young, donât mind himâ¦â
âHehe, as long as heâs willing to beg me, I can consider it, but heâs just not willing.â Dorian Dawson sneered.
Elder Hansen was extremely anxious, he returned to Ethan Smithâs side and whispered, âWhen youâre under someone elseâs roof, you have to bow your head. Ethan, why donât you apologize to himâ¦â
âApologize to him? Why should I apologize to a piece of shit?â Ethan Smith sneered.
âYou heard him?â Dorian Dawson scoffed, âGet the hell out of here!â Ethan Smith snorted, turned around, and prepared to leave.
Just then, Ethanâs phone suddenly rang.
He picked up the phone and saw that the caller was Declan Steele.
Ethan answered the call and said, âMr. Steele, whatâs up?â
On the other end, Declan spoke excitedly, âMr. Smith, do you remember what the Deputy Chief said last time? She said she could give you a spot in the finals, and now the spot has come through. Where are you? I can bring it to you!â
Hearing this, Ethan couldnât help but reveal a smile.
He told Declan the address, then hung up the phone.
Dorian Dawson looked at Ethan Smith coldly and said, âWhat? Changed your mind?â
Ethan shook his head and smiled faintly, âIâm sorry, I donât need to beg you. Because I have been admitted..â