Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him

Chapter 816: Chapter 816: Family Shame Should Not Be Made Public

Lu Yingxue’s walking posture was somewhat off.

She found a hotel to change her clothes before coming over, but those injuries on her body couldn’t be concealed. The originally pure and pretty face had swollen, with palm prints all over it.

This was all Xiang Mingzhu’s doing.

That crazy woman was truly beyond salvation, even pushing her out of a moving car.

Lu Yingxue twisted her ankle, and nearly fainted from anger after seeing the overwhelming comments online.

She received an emergency meeting notice from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.

She hastily cleaned herself up and came over, not wanting to face everyone in her most sorry state. However, the scars were hard to cover, and her appearance was still shocking.

Lu Yingxue limped into the Hall of Justice.

The curious gazes around her fell upon her, she bit her teeth tightly to avoid showing her weakness.

Lu Bannong saw her and snorted coldly, his eyes sharp like needles piercing her, wishing her dead. Lu Yingxue understood clearly how angry her father was.

Two senior members said in a deep voice: "Since everyone is here, let’s begin."

Xiao Zuan said coldly: "Recently many issues have arisen within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, causing a stir online. Today’s meeting is to promptly address these issues. First, revoke Lu Yingxue’s position as President, retain membership but suspend her medical practice. Is there any objection?"

"No!"

"We have no objections."

Xiao Zuan looked at the Lu family father and daughter: "Do you have any issues?" noveldrama

Lu Bannong’s attitude was respectful: "Old Sir Xiao’s decision is very reasonable. If you’re dissatisfied, you could even impose a heavier punishment. This rebellious daughter has truly let down the association’s cultivation, perhaps even kicking her out wouldn’t be excessive, yet she still retains membership privileges."

Xiao Zuan was unimpressed, simply asking back: "I’m dissatisfied? Are you implying I’m unfair in my enforcement?"

"I don’t mean that, just think you were lenient."

Xiao Zuan’s expression was stern: "If it’s verified that there’s cheating at the needle testing conference, then you’d know if I’m being lenient or strictly impartial. There were online exposures of cheating at the conference ten years ago, Lu Yingxue, do you have anything to say?"

Lu Yingxue’s face was pale, resilient like an innocent little white flower: "I didn’t do it."

No evidence.

She steadfastly refused to admit.

"Are you sure you’re not lying? If you confess now, we might be lenient, but once the truth is discovered, it’s completely over." As an elder, he understood the difficulty of studying medicine, wanting to give the younger generation a chance.

"I’m not lying. Old Sir Xiao, please believe me."

Xiao Zuan then looked at Lu Bannong and asked: "Online, it’s said you leaked exam questions and arranged withdrawals, is there such a thing?"

Lu Bannong repeatedly waved his hands: "No! These are all rumors, how could I possibly do such a thing?"

Xiao Zuan nodded perfunctorily, turned to look at everyone: "We will rigorously investigate this matter, and examine all participants from that year. Until then, no association member is allowed to respond online, otherwise, it will result in disciplinary action."

"Yes!"

"We will abide by the senior’s instructions."

Xiao Zuan raised his voice: "Any clues can be reported to us, I hope the association is a place of fairness without injustice or ingratiation. The association has never been a power center for one person; it’s maintained by all of us. Don’t let those who already look down on our Western medicine make a mockery! The ancestors’ legacy cannot be lost!"

"Yes!"

"Yes! We understand!"

Xiao Zuan slowly said: "If you’re afraid of revenge for reporting, then write anonymously. I can’t guarantee I’ll protect you, but I’ll do my utmost."

He had spoken to this extent, some people were restless.

Lu Bannong was still somewhat embarrassed: "Old Sir, how could there be a situation of retaliation? Your words truly make me ashamed, feeling that the efforts of managing the association over the years were all wasted."

"If you had spent more time disciplining your own daughter, today’s situation wouldn’t have occurred. Managing the family is akin to managing the state and the world, if you can’t manage your own family, I’m somewhat doubtful of your abilities. You’re no longer the president, just an ordinary association member. Please do not interrupt when I’m speaking."

Xiao Zuan showed no pleasant demeanor to Lu Bannong.

It wasn’t prejudice, truly the Lu family father and daughter were careless in their actions. They both proclaimed their innocence, but who knows if it’s true.

Regarding past events, he had his doubts.

This time, all corruption will be unearthed, laid bare before the world.

Lu Bannong, hearing such blunt words, felt anger, but dared not show it. These two senior members are highly respected, incomparable in rank and experience.

If it weren’t for these seniors’ disinterest in power, how could this presidency have fallen to him years ago?

Xiao Zuan looked at the ruckus and asked: "Does anyone else have an issue? If not, let’s adjourn."

He looked towards Qiao Xi in the crowd and called in a deep voice: "Qiao Xi, please stay."

Others glanced at Qiao Xi, Lu Yingxue’s hateful gaze lingered on her, perhaps that woman was about to report her grievances to Xiao Zuan again.

Qiao Xi lingered until last, watching everyone leave, the Lu family father and daughter leaving with full-faced resentment.

Then she walked up to Xiao Zuan and politely inquired: "Old Sir, is there anything you need to instruct me on?"

Xiao Zuan looked at her with a warning in his words: "The Traditional Chinese Medicine Association has never been a tool for anyone to seek personal gains, neither the Lu family nor you can do that. Do you understand?"

"Understood."

"Next time, resolve matters internally within the association, don’t bring them online. Do you want those people to smash down the association’s plaque?" Xiao Zuan knew it was Qiao Xi who brought the matter online.

Family scorn shouldn’t be aired publicly, yet she used the association to deal with the Lu family.

Qiao Xi listened to his words, somewhat dissatisfied: "Old Sir, why can’t her shameless actions be exposed online?"

"She is the current president! Her conduct will impact the association’s reputation."

"Then why doesn’t she remember she’s the president and refrain from such disgraceful acts? Furthermore, if public opinion didn’t stir, would your Inspection Team willingly clean up the mess? Aren’t you investigating the past cheating incident without any personal motives? Can’t you seek justice for your grandson?"

Qiao Xi’s every word was sonorous and powerful, "Your grandson Xiao Rang had a car accident and withdrew from the needle testing conference ten years ago, becoming dejected ever since. He was heard to be a promising medical talent, but he never wanted to pick up needles again. The Xiao family’s needle technique has no direct lineage, did you ever suspect it was intentional?"

Xiao Zuan was left speechless by her questioning.

He had obviously suspected it, but there was no evidence.

Everything seemed to be accidents, the drunk driver didn’t flee and maintained a good attitude, the person didn’t even serve jail time, it was settled with compensation.

Such medical families didn’t harbor dirty tricks, nor walked gray paths, let alone expecting someone to be this vile.

Thus, the matter was left unresolved.

Yet today’s online news about Lu Yingxue cheating at the needle testing conference was like a thunderbolt!

It cleaved open Xiao Zuan’s hazy mind, the accident from ten years ago resurfacing in his thoughts.

Qiao Xi observed his wavering and said: "Old Sir Xiao, nowadays the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association has decayed internally. You might care, but others don’t. Justice can’t be delegated to others; one must seek it oneself."

"You said so much, do you know something specific?"

Qiao Xi’s voice was cool and clear, her eyes gleaming with coldness: "I’m certain Xiao Rang’s incident back then was not an accident."

Xiao Zuan’s ears rang like thunder, he struggled to maintain composure: "Young lady, speaking requires evidence."