Currently, Hua Xia's medical field could only be said to be advanced, but not world-class. This was also one of the main reasons why many rich people went abroad to seek medical treatment when they were sick.
After all, some hospitals in our country had more or less problems. For example, a common cold could cost hundreds or even thousands of renminbi, which made many people complain that they couldn't afford it.
Moreover, there were many misdiagnoses and black-hearted doctors, which attracted a lot of criticism. As a doctor, Elder Guan hoped to change this situation. Although it was unrealistic to rely on his own strength, if there was an outstanding young man who could further promote acupuncture and even medical research, then the situation would be different.
I couldn't deny that Grandpa Guan had high hopes for me. However, he was worried that the big shots in the martial arts field would try to persuade me not to waste my time on the medical field. It would just be a waste of time and attention to trifles.
As the saying goes, don't bite off more than you can chew. A person's time and energy are always limited. If you want to reach a higher realm, you must learn to focus. If I listened to them and completely gave up on medicine, where could Elder Guan go to cry?
Previously, when Guan Ruolan and I had a conflict, Elder Guan didn't have the right to speak. Now that we had buried the hatchet and reconciled, Elder Guan was naturally happy. Moreover, there were some things that he could say openly.
At this moment, when Wu Lei saw Elder Guan's serious expression, he didn't seem to be joking. He took a deep breath and calmed himself down. Although one couldn't judge a person by their appearance, my scholarly appearance was really hard to associate with the biggest dark horse of the dojo challenge.
Even Wu Lei, who had seen countless people, was speechless for a long time. Although he had only heard about the dojo challenge from others, he was still shocked. It was said that this kid had gotten the favor of Grandmaster Wang Zhen, but he stubbornly refused.
"So it's Little Brother Zhuang. Sorry for not recognizing you," Wu Lei said with an embarrassed smile.
"You flatter me."
I waved my hand. I had a feeling that this middle-aged man wasn't simple. Although Elder Guan hadn't introduced his identity, the aura he exuded was enough to tell me something.
Seeing this scene, Elder Guan revealed a smile. "Come, Xiao Zhuang, let me introduce you …"
"Wait, Mr. Elder Guan, why don't you let Little Brother Zhuang guess what I do?" Wu Lei couldn't help but interrupt him.
Elder Guan nodded. This was a bit difficult for me. Wu Lei's status was certainly not low, but it wasn't easy to guess which profession he was in. If I said it in general, it would be a bit perfunctory.
"It's okay. Little Brother Zhuang, you can guess as you like. If you guess correctly, you'll get a reward. If you guess incorrectly, it doesn't matter," Wu Lei said with interest.
I pondered for a moment and analyzed his attire. He was wearing a black attire that was simple yet stylish. I couldn't tell what brand it was, but it looked like it was custom-made. If he was a rich businessman, even if he was low-key, he couldn't avoid the smell of money. For example, he might be wearing a famous watch or something.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through my mind.
"Uncle Wu, you should be a soldier, right?" I said unhurriedly.
Wu Lei's eyes lit up. "Hehe, yes and no. I'm curious. What did you base your guess on?"
As he asked casually, he couldn't help but glance at Guan Ruolan. That lass knew his identity. Earlier, the two of them hadn't gotten in the car. Perhaps Guan Ruolan had revealed his identity on the road. There was no point in guessing anymore. However, Guan Ruolan wore an innocent face. It didn't look like she had told anyone. That's why Wu Lei had to ask.
"First of all, I can confirm that Uncle Wu, your status isn't ordinary. You have money, power, and talent. If you were a rich man who lived a luxurious life, your body would be emptied by beauty, and your eyes would be empty. But you are the opposite. You have a pair of spirited, tiger-like eyes. You give people a feeling that you're not angry," I said unhurriedly as if I had transformed into Sherlock Holmes.
"Oh, just based on this, I can't say that I'm a soldier, right?" Being praised like this, Wu Lei couldn't help but grin.
"Yes, if you're a government official, you don't look like one. You don't have the airs of an official. Even though you were indifferent to me just now, you were very direct. If you're a government official, you'll have one set of words on the surface and another set of words behind my back. Such a straightforward person isn't suitable for politics or business. You always have a solemn expression on your face, and you rarely smile. Plus, you have an awe-inspiring righteous aura, and your upright sitting posture. Even when you drove into the residential area, you were driving at a ninety-degree angle. You could have made a small turn, but you were able to do it step by step. In summary, I boldly guessed that you're a soldier. If I'm wrong, please don't take it to heart," I said. My words were logical, and even I admired myself.
"Actually, from Wu Lei's body, I could feel Grandpa Shangguan's aura. That's why I blindly guessed that he was a soldier, and a high-ranking one at that!
Wu Lei was dazed for two or three seconds, then couldn't help but laugh. "Good, good, good. Your analysis is not bad. You have the ability, you have the brains, and you're neither servile nor overbearing. A young talent like you, no wonder you've rushed all the way from Nan Yun to Jing Cheng. You're still a wild horse that no one can stop."
It's said that knowing someone by reputation isn't as good as meeting them in person. When he heard people mention me before, Wu Lei felt that there was more or less some element of luck. After all, no matter how outstanding the geniuses of Nan Yun were, when they came to Jing Cheng, they would be overshadowed.
This was the restriction of the environment. Something like martial arts was like the education industry. If a child from a mountain area, no matter how smart or hardworking they were, they would be restricted by their education. It would be hard for them to become the pillar of the country.
This was also the reason why many parents spared no effort to raise their children. They didn't hesitate to pay a huge price to raise their children from a young age. At the very least, they wouldn't lose at the starting line.
However, after I arrived in the capital, in just a few short days, I left behind my glory in this metropolis that attracted the attention of the world. As long as it was a big shot who paid attention to martial arts, they would basically have heard of my name.
However, when Wu Lei said that it wasn't, I was a little puzzled. I didn't understand what he meant.
"It's like this. My father was a founding general. He participated in the war to resist the United States and aid Korea. I've been in the military for fifteen years, and I'm currently the Minister of National Security of Hua Xia. So, your answer isn't completely correct, but it's already very good," Wu Lei explained with a smile.
If I had directly said his identity, it would have been abnormal. This kind of answer also evoked a memory of his past.
"Eh?" My heart skipped a beat. Wow, the Minister of National Security?!