167: Stephen Chow retorted: My older brother has no problem winning the Golden Rooster Award.

Guo Jingming, sitting in the back row, watched this scene with cold eyes, his expression indescribably gloomy.

This Lin Pei really knows how to put on a show, using such a method to capture everyone's attention.

It was one thing to identify a menstrual period, but to even know which day it was—many Old Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctors might not even have that level of skill.

Lin Pei is only in his twenties, and he's just an actor; how could his medical skills possibly be so formidable?

Perhaps Yan Ni is just a shill cooperating with Lin Pei.

Taking advantage of the gap after Lin Pei finished taking the pulse of the previous actor, Guo Jingming stretched his arm forward.

"Teacher Lin Pei, please take a look at me."

If Lin Pei said something wrong in a moment, he would surely slam his physical examination report in his face and ruthlessly expose him.

Lin Pei glanced at him and, before even taking his pulse, nagged him.

"Young Man, open your mind a bit more; being narrow-minded hurts the liver."

Guo Jingming's face darkened, and just as he was about to retort, Lin Pei gripped his pulse and spoke again.

"You have roundworms in your belly, but the dosage of the deworming medicine you took was insufficient; the worms are currently doing just fine."

"I suggest following the doctor's orders and increasing the dosage."

Guo Jingming's gaze froze, and he let out a hiccup from the shock.

Holy crap, when he went for a check-up two days ago, they really did find roundworms in his body.

But he only took one dose of the medicine the doctor prescribed, and later forgot to take the rest because he was busy with his schedule.

Damn it.

A condition that the hospital needed X-rays and blood tests to detect, Lin Pei saw it just by feeling his pulse?

What's terrifying is that he could even freaking tell the state of the worms.

Is he a devil?

An adult having roundworms was embarrassing enough, and combined with his stature, he now provided more material for people to mock him as a child.

Guo Jingming's face flushed with shame, and he slouched back into his seat, burying himself.

A Female Celebrity next to Lin Pei had also thought he was just playing around and joined in the fun.

Seeing Guo Jingming's reaction, she realized that Lin Pei seemed to actually know how to practice medicine.

She secretly covered her lower abdomen and urgently withdrew her wrist.

Lin Pei gave her a strange look.

"What? Didn't you come to have me help preserve your pregnancy?"

!!!!!

The surrounding celebrities all wore surprised expressions of people caught in the middle of some juicy gossip, their excitement faintly tinged with delight.

That Female Celebrity, however, was incredibly embarrassed and turned to run to the back row.

Oh my god, she shouldn't have been greedy for Lin Pei's handsome face and gone to the front to join the crowd.

Heaven knows that when she saw that face, she wanted to change husbands immediately.

She never expected this guy to be so capable; he knew she was pregnant without even taking her pulse—truly too formidable!

...After the opening song and dance ended, the hosts Shen Teng and Wu Xiubo took the stage.

Below the stage, Lin Pei had felt the pulses of a few more people and even prescribed medicine for them.

The actors who hadn't gotten a turn became visibly resentful.

Just then, the big screen camera panned over Lin Pei, and Shen Teng looked down at the audience with a rather fatherly gaze.

"See that? Everyone says this Young Man Lin Pei is an eighteen-item all-around actor."

"I used to think that was an exaggeration, but now it seems that might even be a bit of an understatement."

"Teacher Lin Pei, lately Uncle Teng has been aching all over; why don't you take a look at your uncle in a bit?"

Amidst a wave of laughter, Lin Pei also smiled and gave Shen Teng an OK gesture.

Wu Xiubo's smile, however, was somewhat unnatural.

When they, the hosts, took the stage, shouldn't everyone's attention be on the stage?

The moment they walked out, everyone's eyes were centered around this Lin Pei guy.

Looking closely, that man was actually showing off with such petty tricks as medical skills; how childish.

He didn't like Lin Pei to begin with; one could say he hated every actor nominated for the Golden Rooster Awards equally.

It was the same for other film awards.

Because he had never been nominated at all.

Now it was unequal; he hated Lin Pei even more because Lin Pei was younger than the other nominated actors.

His jealousy grew even more intense.

Wu Xiubo looked at Shen Teng, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Oh, Teacher Shen, you don't really believe Teacher Lin Pei knows traditional Chinese medicine, do you? I think this is just a way for the youth of this generation to get attention."

"I advise Teacher Shen and everyone present: if you're feeling unwell, go to the hospital promptly."

"If hospitals in Dragon Country aren't good enough, then go abroad; don't bother with any traditional Chinese medicine."

"If traditional Chinese medicine were effective, how could it have declined?"

Shen Teng's brows furrowed tightly.

Is this guy okay? Why isn't he sticking to the script?

He couldn't even freaking respond to that.

The live stream chat was filled with sharp comments.

"Damn, is this guy surnamed Wu crazy? Uncle Shen Teng was just joking, and here he is seriously advising people against traditional Chinese medicine?"

"What a sycophant for foreign things; traditional Chinese medicine declined because of people like him."

"This is infuriating! I think he should let Brother Lin check his brain."

"If it weren't for the fact that he's hosted some shows, how could an actor who's never even been nominated for a Golden Rooster be allowed to host this program?"

"Exactly, his hosting skills and emotional intelligence are truly worrying; I feel bad for Brother Teng."

"..."

Listening to Wu Xiubo's words, Lin Pei's hands and feet did indeed itch a bit.

Unfortunately, his limbs were only so long and couldn't reach the stage.

Moreover, at this moment, Brother Hu came over again, pulled him up, and left.

"Brother Lin, the Feitian Awards next door is about to announce the Best Supporting Actor award."

"Hurry and come with me; if we're late, we'll miss the presentation."

"..."

Not long after, when Lin Pei returned, he indeed had an extra trophy in his hand.

The bandit leader he played in "the disguiser" had actually broken through and won the Feitian Awards for Best Supporting Actor.

Seeing the trophy in his hand, many actors' eyes showed admiration.

However, Guo Jingming and a few top-tier stars in the back row all had contemptuous expressions.

A few of them whispered.

"What's there to be proud of in winning a television award, and a Best Supporting Actor one at that?"

"If he has the ability, he should win the golden rooster best actor. Humph, I bet he won't be able to get that award."

"Compared to television awards which are heavily inflated, the Golden Rooster has always been fair; it won't be influenced by having many fans or high popularity."

Stephen Chow was sitting in front of these people, and hearing this, he immediately retorted with a cold face.

"Hey, you lot, do you want a beating?"

"My big brother won the supporting actor award at the Feitian Awards because, in TV dramas, he's only played supporting roles so far."

"With my big brother's strength, the Golden Rooster is nothing to him; you little punks just wait and see!"

Pressed by Stephen Chow's status in the entertainment industry, Guo Jingming and the others didn't even dare to talk back and silently shut their mouths.

Stephen Chow's voice was extremely loud, and Wu Xiubo, who was hosting on stage, felt he was being disturbed.

As for this Stephen Chow, he also couldn't stand him.

So what if he's capable? He hasn't been nominated for a Golden Rooster Awards best actor either; what is he so proud of?

Seeing him pull a long face, Shen Teng realized this person was about to start rebutting someone again.

But he couldn't stop him, and he felt his whole body starting to ache faintly again.

Wu Xiubo felt that since he was known for speaking his mind, he couldn't hold back at any time or place.

"Star Lord, I know you have a loud voice, but could you please show some restraint? There's an award ceremony happening on stage."

"I heard what you said too. I don't think your prediction of who can win the best actor has any credibility at all."

"Because as far as I know, you've never won a golden rooster best actor."

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