C14 You dare to Compete with Me?

When Yang Ling made his declaration, a moment of stunned silence fell over the crowd before their faces morphed into expressions of sheer disbelief.

Yang Ling, a complete novice, was challenging a doctor to a contest of medical knowledge. Wasn't he simply overreaching?

Many who had previously viewed Yang Ling favorably now shook their heads, while others regarded him with scorn.

"This Assistant Police Officer is way too full of himself. He doesn't even know his own limits."

"He's banking on his youth, but even if he's glanced at medical texts, he's no match for a seasoned doctor."

"If he wins, I'll eat my hat – and not just nibble, I'm talking five bites a second!"

The crowd buzzed with commentary, but Dr. Wang just chuckled. "So you're Yang Ling, huh? Foolish is as foolish does. Daring to challenge me in medical expertise? Utterly foolish!"

"Fine, I accept your challenge!"

Turning to Zhang Yurou, he confidently assured her, "Yurou, don't worry. Victory will be mine. We'll definitely enjoy that meal tomorrow!"

Zhang Yurou, on the brink of tears, clutched Yang Ling's arm, her voice trembling with urgency. "Hey, why would you say such a thing?"

"You're going to cause trouble for me."

Yang Ling offered Zhang Yurou a comforting glance, then addressed Dr. Wang, "Each to their own specialty. You go first."

"As for the judge, let's have Yurou take on that role."

With no other choice, Zhang Yurou accepted the medical book with a resigned sigh.

Dr. Wang was unfazed by the stakes; this was his chance to strike back. He launched into a detailed exposition on the treatment of cold-induced ailments as outlined in the Treatise on Cold Pathogenic and Miscellaneous Diseases.

Zhang Yurou quickly turned to the relevant page, cross-referencing as she went. A crowd of onlookers had gathered behind her, nodding in approval as they followed along.

"Doctor knows best. Dr. Wang's explanation is practically lifted from the pages of the medical text!"

"Incredible, he's got the gist of all that text down pat!"

"I wish my son could be that brilliant."

The onlookers murmured among themselves, while Zhang Yurou forced a wry smile. Dr. Wang, buoyed by the response, occasionally shot triumphant glances at Yang Ling.

Moments later, after Dr. Wang had finished describing several treatment methods for cold-induced ailments, he asked with a hint of pride, "Yurou, was I correct?"

Zhang Yurou let out a soft sigh and nodded, "The four techniques, along with the annotations from renowned experts, are mostly right."

Seeing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Despite Dr. Wang's lack of refinement, he did possess some skill. Some even whispered to Zhang Yurou that marrying a doctor with a high income would mean she'd never have to worry about money.

No one paid much attention to Yang Ling anymore, as nobody believed he could outdo Dr. Wang.

Yet Dr. Wang was intent on embarrassing Yang Ling, smirking as he said, "I'm done. Now it's your turn, Yang Ling."

All eyes turned to Yang Ling, with many wearing smirks of their own.

Zhang Yurou watched him with a sense of resignation, a wry smile on her face.

Yang Ling glanced at the crowd's expressions and offered a small, nonchalant smile. "Well then, let me share a treatment method for the cold as well, to spare Yurou the hassle of searching for one."

"Yang Ling can remember it with just one glance."

The voice of the System echoed in his mind, and for the next ten minutes, everyone was astounded!

Yang Ling spoke fluently about a section on treating colds from the "Treatise on Cold Pathogenic and Miscellaneous Diseases." His delivery was precise and comprehensive, filled with various case studies and insightful extrapolations, all while incorporating commentary from esteemed authorities—without missing a single word!