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Chapter 362: Chapter 362: Refusing Wang Hao’s Request to Join

"Oh? What did Old Wei say?"

Wen Yonglin was an old Jianghu hand himself, so he asked another question.

With those words, everyone turned their attention to Cheng Yin.

The word of Old Wei in Zao City was considered a royal decree; if Old Wei truly agreed, then they would no longer doubt Cheng Yin and would wholeheartedly throw themselves into working with him.

However, upon hearing Wen Yonglin’s question, the smile on Cheng Yin’s face suddenly stiffened, and the atmosphere at the scene turned awkward.

"Old Wei has been a bit busy lately. He said he has to meet with two very important people in the next couple of days and asked me to wait for two more days."

Under the gaze of everyone present, Cheng Yin dared not lie.

A look of disappointment clearly passed over the faces of the Chinese herbal medicine buyers.

But when they heard Cheng Yin say that Old Wei would meet with him again in two days, a glimmer of hope was rekindled in their hearts.

"By the way, who do you think are the two important people that Old Wei is going to meet?"

"Exactly. To be given such attention by Old Wei, I guess they must be people from up above!"

"I think so too. In Zao City, no one else has that much face. Usually, everyone is fighting to meet Old Wei. Who has Old Wei ever been waiting to meet? Those two must be quite impressive people!"

Soon, the focus of the discussions concentrated on the two important figures that Old Wei intended to meet as they all speculated on who they might be.

Given Old Wei’s influence in Zao City, the people he wanted to meet certainly weren’t ordinary. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

In the eyes of these people, not to mention Zao City, even in the entire Xiangbei region, there were few who could command Old Wei’s attention.

Therefore, they guessed that whoever Old Wei wanted to see this time must be someone from up high.

Even if they were not directly from above, they must have a close relationship with the higher authorities.

"With Old Wei’s esteemed status, of course, we can’t fathom what exactly he is thinking. However, in two days, I will be meeting with Old Wei."

"Once I discuss the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association matter with Old Wei, I’m sure he will support us!"

Cheng Yin, although curious about the important figures that Old Wei wished to meet, still needed to elevate his own status in front of Wen Yonglin and Wang Hao. He had to bring the conversation back to himself.

"Chairman Cheng is right; we definitely need to expand and strengthen our Chinese herbal medicine business in Zao City!"

Lu Zongliang echoed this sentiment.

For a moment, the remaining Chinese herbal medicine buyers became as excited as if they were on steroids, cheering along with Cheng Yin, completely ignoring both Wen Yonglin and Wang Hao.

"Gentlemen, this young brother here with me, Wang Hao, is also in the Chinese herbal medicine business, and I see a lot of potential in this lad. I’d like to introduce him to your association. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

Wen Yonglin finally got to the point.

Indeed, the real purpose of Wen Yonglin hosting this banquet was to pave the way for Wang Hao, as he knew one had to be a member of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association to participate in the upcoming auction.

Wen Yonglin was thinking about how to help Wang Hao enter the association because achieving a turnover of twenty million in such a short time was impossible.

"Uncle Wen, you’re putting us in a difficult position. To join our association, you must meet the entry standards. As the saying goes, without rules, there is no square and circle. It seems inappropriate for me to make an exception for you in front of so many people!"

Cheng Yin tactfully refused.

Upon hearing this, Wen Yonglin’s face darkened slightly. This was clearly a denial of face.

Wang Hao, however, remained very calm. From the moment Cheng Yin arrived, he had been mocking Wang Hao, and it was clear that his purpose today was to sabotage Wang Hao’s plans.

Despite Wen Yonglin’s request, he naturally wouldn’t agree to let Wang Hao become a member of their association.

"Chairman Cheng, since your association is so particular about rules, may I ask how much your company’s turnover is this year?"

Wang Hao couldn’t help but ask.

"No turnover!"

Cheng Yin replied unabashedly.

"That’s strange then. If your company has no turnover, it means it hasn’t met the conditions to join the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. So, why can your company become a member?"

Wang Hao asked curiously.

"Why should I? You ask a very good question!"

Cheng Yin sneered coldly, determined to give Wang Hao a good lesson today.

"Of course, it’s because I was the one who established this association by myself, and for this, I even went to visit Old Wei. Do you have that ability?"

"If you can get Old Wei to meet you, let alone making you a member of the association, I’d even let you take over my position as president!"

Wang Hao couldn’t help but frown.

With the conditions that Cheng Yin had proposed, it was clear he was making things difficult for Wang Hao. Why would Old Wei pay any attention to Wang Hao given his current level of fame?

"Given Old Wei’s status, how could he possibly agree to meet Wang Hao? That’s utterly impossible!"

"That’s right, in Zao City, only the heads of the three major families and President Cheng have that kind of clout. No one else stands a chance."

"I’d say, Wang Hao, you might as well give it up. As a newcomer, you should take it step by step. Who knows, in a few years you might meet the criteria to join the association!"

A few traditional Chinese medicine purchasers discussed among themselves, completely disregarding Wang Hao.

In their view, with Cheng Yin in Zao City, it would be very difficult for Wang Hao to achieve anything in the city’s traditional Chinese medicine market.

On the contrary, Old Wei had already agreed to meet Cheng Yin, which showed that Cheng Yin’s influence was not to be underestimated; hence, following Cheng Yin was considered more promising.

"Wang Hao, you’ve heard it yourself. It’s not just me, Cheng Yin, who’s targeting you; this is what the members of the association think."

Cheng Yin looked at Wang Hao with a sneer that bordered on disdain.

"Becoming the president just by meeting Old Wei? I think the president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association isn’t all that after all, not worth my while to join!"

Wang Hao waved his hand dismissively and said.

"You!"

Cheng Yin said angrily.

"This is just sour grapes talking because you can’t join. And about participating in the traditional Chinese medicine auction, forget three to five years, even if I give you ten years, you won’t reach a turnover of twenty million!"

"Then let’s just wait and see. I won’t be like some people who can’t stop talking about something that hasn’t even happened yet with Old Wei. Actions speak louder than words; we should rely on ourselves—that’s the most reliable way!"

Wang Hao spoke calmly and evenly.

Cheng Yin was momentarily taken aback, not expecting young Wang Hao to speak so sharply and bitterly.

"I can’t be bothered to waste my breath on you here. Once I meet with Old Wei and have his support, just don’t come begging me then!"

"But to be honest, I am quite eager to see what you, Wang Hao, look like with tears running down your face begging me!"

As soon as Cheng Yin finished speaking, the traditional Chinese medicine purchasers standing by started laughing loudly together, drawing everyone’s attention in the room.

"By that time, it might be that you all will be the ones with long faces begging me to join your association!"

Wang Hao was just as resolute.

"But I too would like to see what you old timers look like with your noses running and eyes teary. I bet it would be quite a spectacle! Haha!"

"Wang Hao, mind your words, don’t get too arrogant!"

Lu Zongliang’s expression darkened as he pointed at Wang Hao and shouted.

At this moment, Cheng Yin appeared much more composed, but inside he was seething with anger at Wang Hao’s words.

"Wang Hao, you should remember this is Zao City. Just a few words from me to Old Wei and do you think you would still have a place here?"

Cheng Yin threatened.

Wen Yonglin also trembled. If Old Wei really did make a pronouncement, it wouldn’t just be Wang Hao who might have to leave, Wen Yonglin himself might not be able to stay either.

Everyone present was taken aback; Cheng Yin was actually threatening to impeach Wang Hao in front of Old Wei. It looked like Wang Hao was really doomed this time, unless he could meet Old Wei first and gain his trust.

But was that possible? For a newcomer like Wang Hao, it was hard enough just to meet Old Wei, let alone gain his trust; it seemed harder than reaching the heavens.

Just as the tension in the room was becoming unbearable, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared at the door, calling out loudly.

"Excuse me, is Elder Wen here?"