GBP Chapter 53 A National Hero Presents a Plaque
Chapter 53 A National Hero Presents a Plaque
Lin Hai respectfully led everyone to sit in the eleventh chair.
But after he explained, those people didn't sit down.
"No, no, no, don't be so polite. This is not where we should be sitting," the Liang family head said, waving his hand.
"Why shouldn't you sit? With such distinguished guests as you gracing us with your presence, there's no reason for you to stand," Lin Hai said helplessly.
“We are not qualified to sit in these eleven chairs,” one of them said with a smile.
"This……"
Lin Hai and Zhang Qin looked at each other, not understanding the meaning of each other's words.
Before they could ask, the area behind the street became lively again.
"The Secretary of the South City has come to offer his congratulations!" the announcement continued.
"The clerk?" Everyone was taken aback upon hearing the announcement.
Although the important figures who came earlier were all remarkable, they were still just merchants.
But this clerk was different.
He's the top leader in Nancheng!
Although the Xiao and Xia families are among the top families in Nancheng, they have only met that scribe a few times; he is someone they can't even get a word in edgewise.
He actually showed his face in this kind of situation!
The clerk was a middle-aged man wearing glasses. He looked quite refined, but exuded an air of authority.
He walked up to Xiao Chen and the others under everyone's watchful eyes.
Zhang Qin's family was completely bewildered and filled with trepidation.
When have I ever dealt with such high-ranking officials?
"Congratulations! With a top-tier physician overseeing the clinic, this is a blessing for everyone in Nancheng!" the clerk said with a smile.
"Thank you...thank you..." Zhang Qin and her family were speechless, their voices trembling.
Chen Lin smiled and stepped forward to shake hands with him, then helped the clerk sit down.
"The president of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce, along with key members of the chamber, has come to offer their congratulations!" A loud shout suddenly broke the clamor.
"Wh...what? The Southwest Chamber of Commerce?" The Xia family patriarch's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Southwest Chamber of Commerce? This is outrageous!" Xiao Shanshan's mouth dropped open; she was completely dumbfounded.
Xiao Yiyi was startled when she heard the announcement, and then she couldn't believe it.
Xiao Hongyuan's pupils dilated as he hurriedly looked towards the street corner.
Southwest Chamber of Commerce...
That's the highest-level department that oversees all commercial affairs in the three southwestern provinces!
Their power far exceeds that of the South City Commercial Bureau.
For example, Zhou Yuping, as the director of the Nancheng Commercial Bureau, could abuse his power to bully merchants at will, but he couldn't even speak to the president of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce, and was much lower in rank.
The president of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce holds a high position and wields great power.
A true heavyweight!
No one in the southern part of the city expected him to arrive.
"No way... Could it be that they're here to congratulate the other side too?" Xiao Shanshan was so shocked that she was almost in a daze.
The two families stared wide-eyed until the president of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce walked to the entrance of Zhang Qin's clinic, at which point everyone's expression was quite interesting.
They were about to go crazy.
What the hell is going on?
That was just a small clinic opened by a scion of the Xiao family!
Who exactly has such influence?
Xiao Chen could never do it, and neither could Zhang Qin's family.
Could it be because of Chen Ping's influence?
But no matter how remarkable he is, he is just a doctor. Can he really have that much influence?
"They've gone mad, they've all gone mad!" Xiao Yiyi said, her eyes red.
She was the dignified business queen of Nancheng, and usually thought highly of herself, but who among those who came here today didn't need her to look up to them?
They were all of high status, yet they gathered in Nancheng just to congratulate a small clinic, which made Xiao Yiyi feel extremely unbalanced.
Watching the important figures chatting and laughing with the former lowly servants of the Xiao family, she felt inexplicably angry.
It was an emotion of jealousy and anger.
"This scene is going too far." Xia Liuli, whose emotions were somewhat calmer, was like an observer. She was the only person besides Xiao Chen who remained relatively calm at the scene.
She ignored everyone else and focused solely on Xiao Chen.
It was clear that no matter who came, Xiao Chen never showed any surprise, as if everything was within his expectations.
She couldn't help but guess and confirm some things.
"Is it over?" Xia Liuli glanced at the street corner; there was no more announcements for the time being.
If there were more, she doesn't know what level they would be.
"Mr. Li Zhou, a meritorious national hero of the Xia Kingdom, has arrived!"
As if confirming their suspicions, the next moment an announcement rang out louder than before.
At that moment, the entire street fell silent.
The title of "National Hero" is a treasure of the Xia Kingdom, carrying countless honors and revered by the people of Xia.
They possess numerous privileges, enjoy immense prestige, and cause a sensation wherever they go.
They are legends, the faith of some, and almost mythical figures.
In the entire three southwestern provinces, there was only one national hero.
That's Li Zhou, Mr. Li.
Decades ago, when medicine was not advanced, he repeatedly experimented on himself, developing several effective drugs and vaccines that saved millions of lives...
He was awarded the Order of the National Hero for his outstanding achievements and extraordinary contributions.
Now that Mr. Li is old, he no longer makes public appearances, and the public rarely sees him. It's hard not to make a splash when he comes to Nancheng today.
After the announcement was made, the whole street erupted in excitement.
"A national hero... a national hero has come, am I dreaming?" Xiao Shanshan was dizzy, unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
The Xiao and Xia families were all dumbfounded and speechless.
Everyone wanted to pay their respects to the legendary national hero, making the place extremely crowded.
Only with designated personnel maintaining order were Li Guoshi's car allowed to approach.
The car door opened, and an elderly man with gray hair stepped out, leaning on a cane.
This time, Xiao Chen did not remain indifferent and took the initiative to go forward and help him up.
This is a respectable old man. Even though he has the reputation of being a medical sage and the dignity of the underworld, I am willing to bow my head and lend him a helping hand.
"You've come all this way, sir, you must be tired..." Xiao Chen said softly.
"It's worth coming for the new hope of my Xia Kingdom!" Li Zhou said with a kind face and eyes full of satisfaction.
Like the Yangtze River, the new generation surpasses the old; this era has produced talents even more outstanding than their predecessors…
"Li Guoshi...please take your time..." Everyone treated him with utmost care.
Suppressing the intense shock in her heart, Xia Liuli stepped forward and helped Xiao Chen up, one on each side.
"I've come today to present you with a plaque that I inscribed myself," Li Zhou said slowly, as the person beside him pulled out a plaque.
A plaque with gold lettering reads: "Doctors are benevolent and dedicated to saving lives and healing the wounded."
Zhang Qin's family didn't know what to say, so Chen Linzhen took the plaque back again.
There are very few plaques in the world with an inscription personally written by Li Guoshi.
“The seal on this… belongs to the Medical Association!” Xia Liuli suddenly pointed to the plaque and said.
“That’s right, it was personally stamped by the president of the Medical Association. It’s a gift from him to your clinic on behalf of the Medical Association,” Li Guoshi said.
Xia Liuli and Chen Lin looked at each other, their expressions complicated.
This stamp is a certification from the Medical Association!
An officially certified clinic...