CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 256 NEW STAGE

Many years later, they all felt grateful for their initial choice; if they had been reckless and intended to harm Jiang Cheng back then, they would have undoubtedly been dead long ago and could never have reaped the numerous benefits brought by Jiang Cheng in the future.

As for that meeting, whether Jiang Cheng knew at the time or was watching them, they never found out, nor had the courage to ask Jiang Cheng about it, leaving it buried deep in their hearts.

The Hasslo Medical Lecture, attracting global attention, was about to commence.

Only very few news media, after going through layers of application and review, were qualified to enter the lecture hall to film and record. If one wanted to conduct a personal interview, they needed to apply again. Trying to interview without applying would result in immediate expulsion.

This is the highest level academic conference in the global medical field!

Before the lecture began, Jiang Cheng, along with Su Qianqian and Guan Xiaofei, arrived at the venue.

Lv Tengyun, evidently worried about Jiang Cheng, couldn’t help but ask, "Are you really ready?"

"Of course I’m ready," Jiang Cheng nodded and replied, "Don’t worry about it—"

"I suggest that you should present the lecture on Qing Tengsu. It’s the best title. As a Nobel Prize in Medicine winner, using it as the title, no one will say anything against it," Lv Tengyun still said with some concern.

Jiang Cheng shook his head without saying much.

Seeing Jiang Cheng’s silence, Lv Tengyun had no choice.

As they arrived at the venue, Jiang Cheng originally thought he would be immediately surrounded, bombarded with questions. However, this did not happen. Although many eyes scrutinized him, not a single person approached; rather, his mother became very popular, with various doctors flocking to her with reverence and engaging in conversation.

In terms of honorary status in the medical field, Jiang Cheng and Lv Tengyun still had a significant gap.

Fortunately, Jiang Cheng didn’t mind; after all, this way he could enjoy some peace, couldn’t he?

Jiang Cheng picked up a drink and sat in a corner of the venue, slowly savoring it.

Guan Xiaofei and Su Qianqian also sat quietly beside him without speaking.

"Aren’t you going over to discuss with those academic leaders?" Jiang Cheng looked at the two girls and said with a smile, "I won’t mind."

"No, we’d rather not. Among these people, no one can compare to your ability and achievements, Jiang Cheng. Just staying by your side is enough; why bother discussing with others?" Guan Xiaofei shook her head.

"Yes, I feel the same way," Su Qianqian nodded in agreement.

Jiang Cheng smiled, saying nothing more.

As time passed, the lecture soon began, with Jiang Cheng as the star of today’s event, the first to take the stage.

As soon as Jiang Cheng stood on stage, discussions buzzed below, creating some chaos—a very disrespectful situation for a speaker, no doubt.

Nevertheless, Jiang Cheng’s young face appeared before everyone, inevitably sparking conversation.

Not even an adult, he stands on stage as the main star of the lecture—? Such circumstances left many people temporarily unable to accept it.

They have been researching in the medical field for decades, only to now have to listen to a presentation by an underage lad?

This truly approached the realm of the absurd!

Yet, it seemed to be a fact that Jiang Cheng successfully developed Qing Tengsu, thoroughly solving the liver cancer virus conundrum that plagued everyone in the medical community. This was an historical achievement, promoting further medical progress. Such an achievement compelled their admiration.

Why does he deserve this stage? Because Jiang Cheng accomplished what everyone here could not, simply that.

Still, even so, discussions inevitably ensued.

"So he’s Jiang Cheng, huh...

"Yes, truly too young, incredibly young. Although I’d seen reports before, seeing him in person, I still find it hard to believe.

"Isn’t that so? Who could believe this is real?" "But this is reality—"

"I’m curious about what this young guy will say," "Hope he can propose some intriguing topics."

"As the Nobel Prize in Medicine winner, his lecture topic can only be on the research and invention of Qing Tengsu, right? What else would you expect him to lecture on?"

"If that’s the case, it’s somewhat dull... Once Jiang Cheng took the stage, the murmuring and conjecture beneath almost never ceased...

Clearly, although they had acknowledged Jiang Cheng’s existence, a subconscious disdain lingered within them. Now that Jiang Cheng stood on stage, soon to give his speech, this ongoing punditry became the most direct evidence!

This caused Jiang Cheng’s women, Guan Xiaofei and Su Qianqian, to flush red with indignation—distinct from the bashful blush—for it stemmed from annoyance and anger. Both of them were somewhat disappointed, unable to comprehend what these people were thinking. As prominent figures in the academic medical community, attending today’s conference, did they not exhibit even the most basic respect for the speaker? To gossip incessantly like this was exceedingly rude!

The situation also caused Lv Tengyun to noticeably frown, clearly harboring some dissatisfaction.

Confronted with such a scenario, anyone would be irate. Out of the realms of research achievements, purely discussing academic accomplishments in medicine, Jiang Cheng secured the Nobel Prize in Medicine and invented Qing Tengsu. With just this, he surpassed countless people present; who here had the right to look down on him? Yet, they still behaved so disrespectfully. Who could possibly be content?

Lv Tengyun couldn’t help but worry as she looked at Jiang Cheng—with his personality, encountering such a situation, undoubtedly he’d be quite displeased, making his reaction a matter of concern! If he were to leave in anger, it would cost him his reputation, subjected to public criticism; the backlash would be overwhelming!

This moment... acting rashly was absolutely not an option. Lv Tengyun grew concerned, yet Jiang Cheng did not react as impulsively as she imagined. Indeed, his face didn’t display any apparent irritation.

In truth, Jiang Cheng wasn’t actually angry; not because of some extraordinary magnanimity, but simply because he disregarded these people entirely. Admittedly, they stood at the pinnacle of the academic realm of global medicine, but so what? To him, the difference in medical knowledge between them and ordinary people was insubstantial—they were all woefully ignorant.