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Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Don’t Care for the Position of President

Cheng Yin was already reaching for the invitation, when unexpectedly the steward mentioned Wang Hao’s name, rendering him speechless with shock.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.

Thinking back on what he had said to Wang Hao before, Cheng Yin even felt utterly mortified.

Cheng Yin had repeatedly claimed that he would have Old Wei’s support, intending to use it to overpower Wang Hao, but now Wang Hao had met with Old Wei first and was even treated as an esteemed guest.

Who was suppressing whom now seemed rather ambiguous!

All because Cheng Yin had spoken too assertively before, leaving him now at a loss for how to retreat gracefully.

"Cheng Yin, what are you trying to do?"

Wen Yonglin couldn’t help but feel the urge to laugh upon seeing Cheng Yin stretching out both hands to receive the invitation.

Cheng Yin’s mouth twitched twice and his face turned ashen. Already feeling extremely awkward, now with Wen Yonglin’s remark, Cheng Yin felt even more unable to hold his head high.

As someone who had seen the world, the steward immediately understood the situation upon seeing Cheng Yin’s pallor, but it didn’t concern him. He chose to act as if he knew nothing and saw nothing.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze naturally fell on Wang Hao.

"Wang Hao, what are you dawdling for, hurry over and accept the invitation!"

Wen Yonglin saw Wang Hao standing there motionless and quickly stepped forward to urge him on.

Only after hearing Wen Yonglin’s call did Wang Hao come to his senses and very respectfully took the invitation from the steward’s hands.

"Thank you, Steward Yang, for your trouble!"

Wang Hao replied very politely, then carefully asked,

"May I ask what matter it is that Old Wei wishes to see me for?"

The steward’s expression briefly shifted, but quickly he regained his smile and said to Wang Hao with a laugh,

"Haha, you really are different from the rest. Don’t be nervous, Old Wei simply has a great admiration for you and invites you over for tea and a chat."

As he spoke, the steward gently patted Wang Hao’s shoulder.

Great admiration for Wang Hao?

Several traditional Chinese medicine buyers immediately turned pale, beginning to question their choices.

Cheng Yin had said before that he would visit Old Wei and that Old Wei would surely agree to the association’s matter, but he had postponed it due to wanting to meet two important individuals.

Now it seemed that the reason Old Wei delayed Cheng Yin was to meet Wang Hao, which made them wonder if they had made a mistake in aligning themselves with Cheng Yin.

For merchants, backing the wrong side could lead to total ruin.

Now, some members within their association were beginning to waver, considering withdrawing from the association to join Wang Hao’s camp.

Cheng Yin saw the questioning glances around him and was furious to the point of seething.

He had come uninvited to use Wen Yonglin’s social gathering to press down on Wang Hao, yet he hadn’t expected Old Wei to invite Wang Hao for tea, delivering an invitation to him in front of so many people.

This way, the prestige he had painstakingly built in the traditional Chinese medicine community might now be ruined.

Cheng Yin was extremely indignant, having struggled for so many years in the business world, only to be outmaneuvered by a young upstart. This was a slight he found impossible to swallow.

Steward Yang, who had become the steward of Old Wei, one of Zao City’s leading figures, certainly had his shrewdness. Seeing that the situation was awry, he quickly made his exit to avoid drawing ire upon himself.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since I’ve delivered my invitation, I will not intrude any further on your enjoyment. I must also return and report back!"

Steward Yang prepared to leave the banquet hall with a smile still on his face.

"Housekeeper Yang, since you’ve come all this way, why not stop by my office for a cup of tea before you leave?"

Wen Yonglin wanted to keep him there a little longer, of course, it was just a formality, for he knew Housekeeper Yang would definitely not stay.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Wen, but Old Wei is waiting for me to return with a message!"

Housekeeper Yang quickly made an excuse and hurriedly left.

After Housekeeper Yang’s departure, the entire banquet hall became very quiet because everyone was confused about the situation and had no idea what to say.

Cheng Yin was even more at a loss for words, as his visit here had resulted in utter defeat.

Wang Hao was no pushover either; he flaunted the invitation in front of Cheng Yin.

"President Cheng, do you remember what you said before?"

Wang Hao asked, knowing full well the answer.

Cheng Yin was so furious he gritted his teeth and glared at Wang Hao without a word.

What could he have said before? It was he who had personally stated that as long as Wang Hao could meet with Old Wei, he would hand over the presidency to Wang Hao.

Now, without Wang Hao even having to seek out Old Wei, Old Wei had sent someone to invite Wang Hao over for tea.

"What’s the meaning of your silence?"

Wang Hao asked provocatively.

"It’s just the presidency of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, if you want it, it’s yours!"

Cheng Yin displayed great backbone, and of course, facing so many people, he couldn’t very well contradict himself, especially since it was his own promise to cede the presidency if Wang Hao met Old Wei.

Even though he had lost this time, he couldn’t let others accuse him of being a sore loser over the presidency.

"Great! Very good! President Wang truly is young and promising. Under your leadership, the traditional Chinese medicine market in Zao City will surely flourish magnificently!"

"Exactly, we agree with Wang Hao taking over as president, and we believe that under Wang Hao’s leadership, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association will definitely prosper!"

A few Chinese medicine purchasers immediately expressed their approval when they heard Cheng Yin was willing to hand over the presidency to Wang Hao.

Cheng Yin was so angry he was practically fuming, thinking to himself how these old fogies were really like reeds in the wind, swaying from side to side. Just a moment ago they had been mocking Wang Hao, and now they had all switched sides to support him.

But Cheng Yin also knew that the tide had turned against him, and now all he could do was vent his frustration internally, powerless to change the situation.

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"Traditional Chinese Medicine Association? Hmph!"

Wang Hao snorted coldly.

"I don’t care about this presidency. I think such an association has no reason to exist in the first place. You bunch of rabble might as well disband now!"

The few Chinese medicine purchasers were taken aback.

If it had been the previous Wang Hao who said this, they would definitely have stood up and cursed him for his ingratitude.

But now that Wang Hao was a distinguished guest of Old Wei, no one dared to offend him, and they all nodded and bowed, pandering to Wang Hao for their own benefit.

"Wang Hao, this association was established through our hard work and countless difficulties. How can you dismiss it with just a word? Who do you think you are?"

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"I may not be anything special, but I will relay your words here to Old Wei without a single omission tomorrow. I wonder how Old Wei will view your association then?"

Wang Hao had always detested this groundless association and cared even less for the title of president, now intent on dismantling the association entirely.

Upon hearing that Wang Hao would complain to Old Wei, the Chinese medicine purchasers immediately changed their expressions.