bookpower Chapter 1692 1695: Advancing by Retreating
Chapter 1692 1695: Advancing by Retreating
But what infuriated him was that this guy Xu Hao actually exposed this fact directly, letting everyone know that no one came to interview him!
Where could he put his face like this?
At this moment, he almost hated Xu Hao to death!
This was his first appearance in the public eye, and he didn't expect such a situation. Not only did Xu Hao not help him, but instead sprinkled salt on his wound, which made his mood even worse.
At this time, a reporter finally interviewed him, "Doctor Juhua Bao man Shan, are you confident about this competition?"
He immediately said confidently, "That's a must! If I weren't confident, how could I dare to challenge the world's best Divine Doctor, Doctor Xu?"
Everyone present smiled.
He was setting Xu Hao up only to let him fall!
The higher he praised Xu Hao, if he won against Xu Hao later, his own reputation would soar. Even if he couldn't win, losing to a world-class Divine Doctor like Xu Hao didn't seem like such a disgrace.
He was precisely taking advantage of others with this mindset, which is why he was setting Xu Hao up like that.
However, Xu Hao chuckled and said, "Unfortunately, those defeated by me are countless. Being defeated by me doesn't necessarily mean you're the second in the world; it's not impossible to be the world's worst doctor."
Juhua Bao man Shan's face stiffened, and he laughed, "Haha, Doctor Xu, you're joking. I don't aim for second in the world, being third is good enough. Lei Qianjue, the Southwest Medicine King, was once defeated by you, and he was genuinely convinced of your skills, later even becoming your disciple. I don't aim to contend with the Southwest Medicine King; being below him is fine, as he is an esteemed hermit, someone I can't match.
The medical inheritance you all learned is truly formidable. I don't have such luck, but as long as I become the best in surgery, that's enough. Every field has its specialty, and for someone like me with average luck and talent, being the best in surgery suffices."
He was using a strategy of retreating to advance.
He lowered his stature significantly, repeatedly praising Xu Hao's luck and exceptional talents, while portraying himself as an ordinary person like everyone else.
This instantly made many ordinary people empathize with him, and his supporters grew rapidly.
If he lost, those supporters would come to his defense.
Such is a formidable opponent, Xu Hao thought to himself.
Xu Hao said calmly, "You've done your research very thoroughly, it seems you've done plenty of preparations, but finding out such things is pointless."
"Hahahaha, I'm just personally very curious about Doctor Xu's background, please continue with your questions." Juhua Bao man Shan changed the topic.
"May I ask, how confident are you in winning this match?"
"Completely confident!"
Juhua Bao man Shan astonished everyone with his words, "A fighter without absolute confidence is not a good fighter! Although Doctor Xu's medical skills are fantastic, I've also prepared very thoroughly this time. I arranged to have the most advanced surgical equipment airlifted from America, and with my twenty-eight years of experience in surgery, I can definitely compete with Doctor Xu, maybe even beat him!"
"May I ask, were the cases chosen for treatment between you and Doctor Xu selected by yourself?"
"Of course not! It was personally overseen by Director Li from Huadu First People's Hospital, and three cases were randomly selected from three thousand surgical patients." Juhua Bao man Shan answered truthfully.
"Alright, time's up, let's go in. Director Li and the others should be waiting at the door to welcome us."
Xu Hao said, then continued walking forward as people in front of him automatically made way for Xu Hao.
Juhua Bao man Shan watched Xu Hao's departing figure, feeling increasingly resentful.
When others were asked questions, they all focused on Xu Hao, but when it was his turn, apart from the first question, all the rest were about the content of this match.
The disparity in treatment was indeed too great!
But he didn't show it. He reminded himself quietly that in this match with Xu Hao, he must remain composed no matter what happens.
No matter the turbulence he faced, he needed to remain calm, be neither elated by material gains nor distressed by personal losses, so that he could maintain control at all times, and think with the clearest mind.
"Haha! To have Doctor Xu visit our hospital is truly our honor!"
Just as they arrived close to the hospital entrance, a hearty laugh came from a man with a lean figure and healthy Essence, Qi, and Spirit, who clearly knew the ways of good health.
From the moment Xu Hao arrived outside the hospital, to the time Director Li and the others' voices reached Xu Hao, it was evident just how many people were outside.
It was literally a sea of people!
Xu Hao smiled slightly, "It's indeed an honor for your hospital to host this competition."
"Hahaha, being able to assist Doctor Xu is truly our honor. Please, Doctor Xu, Doctor Juhua, come in." Director Li and the people from Huadu First People's Hospital led Xu Hao inside.