Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow: "What, you want to become my apprentice?"

Director Li scratched his head awkwardly: "That's exactly what I was thinking. After seeing Mr. Ye's acupuncture, I feel like a student myself. I wonder if you could help me make an introduction? I would be very grateful!"

"My acupuncture technique is a family tradition. My grandfather has passed away. If you want to become his apprentice, you'll have to go find him!" Ye Chen gave a polite smile.

"That's great!" Director Li almost jumped up.

Ye Chen's face darkened. What, you want to get beaten up?

Director Li realized his wording was incorrect and immediately corrected himself: "Mr. Ye, please don't misunderstand, I, I didn't mean that!"

Director Li was sweating profusely and kept waving his hands.

"I wish to become your disciple, but I'm afraid it would be impolite if you already have a master, which is why I'm asking this question!"

"Master above, I, your disciple..." Director Li said, about to perform the disciple's kneeling ceremony.

Holy crap! Ye Chen reacted quickly and grabbed him, preventing him from kneeling down.

Good grief, he almost succeeded!

"Wait, wait, you..." Ye Chen was almost speechless from being teased.

"I'm telling you, you're quite old, probably in your forties or fifties, and you want to become my disciple? Are you kidding me?" Ye Chen said irritably.

"In the path of medicine, age is no barrier; those who are skilled come first. Mr. Ye's acupuncture techniques far surpass mine. It would be my great honor to become your student!" Director Li said earnestly.

Ye Chen felt like he'd heard this before.

It seems that in cultivation, those who have reached a high level are given priority, right?

Wait, wait, we've gone off-topic!

Ye Chen quickly stopped him: "Although my acupuncture skills are slightly better than yours, there's no need for you to become my apprentice! Besides, I have no intention of taking on any disciples; I'm still so young!"

Isn't this just forced buying and selling? Who comes in and immediately wants to become an apprentice?

Director Li stood like a student: "Mr. Ye, I know I was being a bit presumptuous, but believe me, I'm sincere. I just ask that you give me some pointers when you have some free time."

"If I encounter a similar situation again, I will be able to carry out emergency rescue work better and benefit more patients!" Director Li said humbly.

They're all the way down to the floor!

"If Mr. Ye doesn't want to take on any disciples right now, I can temporarily become a nominal disciple and accept your assessment. Once I pass the assessment, I will formally become your disciple!" Director Li bowed at a 90-degree angle.

Ye Chen rolled his eyes. Goodness, it seems that Director Li has decided on him.

[Ding! Someone has been detected sincerely seeking to become the host's apprentice, triggering a hidden reward: a Heart-Asking Ruler. Would you like to claim it immediately?]

Ye Chen originally wanted to have a discussion with Director Li.

After all, what kind of person would take someone so much older than themselves as an apprentice?

People will surely gossip and criticize us!

However, the system's voice silenced Ye Chen instantly.

Oh, there was a hidden reward!

Sorry, I was speaking too loudly just now.

Well then, since that's the case, seeing how sincere you are, I'll accept you as my disciple!

Ye Chen admitted that he was still too kind-hearted.

However, since it doesn't involve food and lodging, I might as well accept it.

Taking on an acupuncture department director as an apprentice doesn't seem to have any downsides for him.

Ye Chen coughed lightly: "Ahem, what's your name?"

Director Li respectfully said, "Mr. Ye, my name is Li Wenlong, and I am 45 years old!"

Ye Chen almost misheard it as Yunlong, and his face twitched involuntarily.

However, at only 45 years old, he already has a full head of white hair. It seems that Li Wenlong has used his brain quite a bit.

"Alright, Li Wenlong, seeing as your sincerity, I'll accept you as my apprentice. But it's settled then, no room and board included!"

Ye Chen eventually accepted Li Wenlong as his apprentice.

With his mastery of the Nine Styles of Mysterious Needle Techniques, he was indeed qualified to take on this disciple.

If Li Wenlong could also learn it, it might be a good thing for current medicine!

Consider it sowing seeds...

Li Wenlong almost thought he had misheard, and was stunned for a full two seconds.

Realizing what had happened, he quickly knelt down: "Disciple Li Wenlong greets Master!"

Ye Chen nodded: "Get up. I don't have much to offer as a gift, so I'll just give you this set of ancestral gold needles!"

Ye Chen pointed to the golden needles on the side, which were all stuck in Expert Zeng's body!

There's still plenty of dust from the golden needle leaves, so one more set won't make a difference.

Now that he had taken on a disciple, he couldn't let his master's aura diminish.

Putting everything else aside, this set of pure gold needles alone could fetch a considerable sum of money.

This is the golden needle that saved Dr. Zeng's life; if it were hyped up a little, it could fetch an astronomical price.

Li Wenlong bowed again in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Master!"

It's a bit odd to see a person in their forties or fifties being so respectful to a young person.

However, Director Wang didn't say anything, and instead seemed to have a sense of envy.

"I live in villa number 1301 in Longjin Community. Come visit me when you have time!" Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, Master, here is my contact information. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything!" Li Wenlong said, handing over a business card with both hands.

Ye Chen nodded and put it away.

"Director Li, congratulations! Being able to work alongside Mr. Ye will surely elevate your acupuncture skills to a new level!" Director Wang said with a smile and a cupped-hand salute.

He also changed his address for Ye Chen to Mr. Ye.

Given Ye Chen's demonstrated medical skills, he felt it would be disrespectful to address him by his first name directly, so he changed his address on the spot.

Li Wenlong also smiled and said, "I'm fortunate to have received your favor. From now on, I have someone to rely on. I hope I won't let my master down!"

"Cough cough cough—"

Just then, the expert coughed.

Director Wang and Li Wenlong were both startled, fearing a sudden commotion.

Fortunately, Mr. Zeng only choked, which put the two of them at ease.

"Xiao Wang, what's wrong with me?" came the expert's voice.

Although they sound very weak, the fact that they can speak speaks volumes.

This proves that the body is developing in a positive direction.

Director Wang hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Zeng, are you feeling better?"

"Ah, that feels better!" Expert Zeng paused for a moment before drinking the last mouthful of herbal medicine.

Director Wang then recounted the entire incident, including the perilous part.

Director Wang especially emphasized the matter of Ye Chen's acupuncture emergency treatment.

The expert's expression was quite interesting.

In the short time it took him to see black, so many things happened.

Expert Zeng looked at the gold needles on his body and was lost in thought for a moment.

After a long silence, he sighed, "Indeed, the younger generation surpasses the older, Mr. Ye. I owe you my life!"

"You flatter me, sir. I was just doing what I could!" Ye Chen smiled and nodded.

Remembering something, Old Zeng looked at Director Wang and hurriedly asked, "By the way, have you seen Yaqin? Where is she?"

"Yaqin? She's outside the door. What's wrong?" Director Wang asked, puzzled.

"Stop her right now, don't let her run around! Call the police, call the police now!" Old Zeng was quite agitated.

What's going on now? Everyone was completely bewildered.