19: Chapter 19: A Medical Fanatic Makes a Real-Name Report – Is Doctor Ye Practicing Medicine Illegally?
"How is this possible... Isn't the Black Street supposed to be beyond the reach of the law... How could Qin Yuan's reach extend this far?!"
Watching the streets filled with thugs brandishing machetes and frantically searching for him, Ye Chen was scared out of his wits.
He could no longer care about the tearing pain in his lower back; like a startled rat, he scrambled and crawled into a foul-smelling sewer manhole.
"Bang."
The heavy manhole cover slammed shut, cutting off all the clamor and murderous intent outside.
Ye Chen curled up in the dark, damp, and cold sewer, listening to his own violent heartbeat while shivering all over.
He couldn't understand it no matter how hard he tried.
He had only been down the mountain for a few short days; how did he go from being a destined son of heaven, full of high spirits and ready to marry a beautiful, wealthy woman and reach the pinnacle of life, to a wanted criminal whom everyone wanted to beat, forced to survive in a stinking gutter?
...
Inside the Imperial Private Room at the Buckingham Palace.
Through the city's Skynet surveillance hacked by Gu Qianqian, Qin Yuan watched the pathetic scene of Ye Chen diving into the sewer with great interest.
"Young Master Qin, the target has been locked; we can seize him at any time."
Mayor Zhao stood to the side, respectfully requesting instructions.
"No rush."
Qin Yuan waved his hand, his mouth curling into a cruel arc.
"When a cat catches a mouse, it's no fun if you just crush it to death immediately."
"Physical suppression is just the appetizer."
"What I want is for him to be utterly disgraced, to be cursed by everyone in the world while pointing fingers at his spine."
Qin Yuan dialed a phone number.
On the other end of the line, the incredibly excited and respectful voice of the national medical master, Dr. Sun, immediately came through.
"Ma... Master! Do you have any instructions for me?"
Ever since obtaining the complete Taiyi Divine Needles, Dr. Sun had treated Qin Yuan as if he were his own parents reborn.
"Old Sun, don't call me Master; I cannot bear that title."
Qin Yuan chuckled, "I'm calling because I'd like to ask you for a favor."
"Please, speak! As long as this old man can do it, I will not refuse, even if it costs me my life!"
Qin Yuan's tone became somewhat meaningful.
"I heard that your cheap junior brother, Ye Chen, had previously cured a few so-called 'terminally ill' patients in Jiangzhong City?"
"Yes... that is indeed the case." Dr. Sun's tone was somewhat awkward. "But that brat only uses folk remedies and potent drugs; it goes against medical principles and will have endless repercussions!"
"Very good."
This was exactly the response Qin Yuan wanted.
"I need you to unite all the prominent Traditional Chinese Medicine experts in Jiangzhong City and make a statement together."
"From the most professional perspective, 'educate the public' on how dangerous Ye Chen's so-called 'miraculous cures' actually are."
"It would be best if you could prove that the herbs he uses are actually banned toxic substances prohibited by the state."
Dr. Sun on the other end of the line instantly understood Qin Yuan's intention.
This was meant to completely nail Ye Chen to the pillar of shame as a "quack" from a professional standpoint!
Dr. Sun had long been displeased with an arrogant person like Ye Chen who betrayed his master and ancestors.
Now that he had Qin Yuan backing him, what did he have to fear?
"Rest assured, Master!"
Dr. Sun promised, patting his chest.
"The few herbs that brat Ye Chen uses are indeed potent, aggressive medicines recorded in ancient texts; they are extremely toxic!"
"I will contact a few old friends right now, and we will write a joint report letter overnight!"
"I guarantee we will criticize him until he has no shred of dignity left, and ensure he never touches medicine again in his life!"
Hanging up the phone, a cold chill flashed in Qin Yuan's eyes.
What he wanted was not just for him to be disgraced.
What he wanted was a public opinion execution!
"Qianqian." Qin Yuan ordered without turning his head.
"Once Dr. Sun's report letter comes out, buy me top trending spots across the entire internet immediately."
"Within twenty-four hours, I want the topic 'Ye Chen's Illegal Medical Practice' to dominate the top of every social media platform."
"I want everyone in Jiangzhong City to believe that he is a murderous quack who disregards human life!"
"Got it, Boss!"
Gu Qianqian tapped on the keyboard excitedly, a devilish smile appearing on the corner of her mouth.
"I guarantee I'll arrange everything for him perfectly!"
Late that night.
An article titled "Shocking! Is the So-Called 'Reclusive Divine Doctor' Actually an Unlicensed Quack? National Medical Master Dr. Sun Joins a Hundred Experts to Jointly Expose the Truth Behind His Disregard for Human Life!" spread like a virus across all major online platforms in Jiangzhong City.
In the article, Dr. Sun and the others used the most professional and detailed medical terminology to analyze Ye Chen's previous cases of treating patients.
They characterized his "miraculous" treatment methods as "drinking poison to quench thirst" and "evil arts that use potent toxins to overdraw the patient's life force."
This article was like a blockbuster bomb, instantly igniting public opinion throughout Jiangzhong City!
"Holy crap! Is this for real? Is that Divine Doctor Ye a fraud?"
"Dr. Sun has come out to file a real-name report; how could it be fake?!"
"That's terrifying! It's fortunate I didn't go to him for treatment back then; otherwise, I wouldn't even know how I died!"
"Such scum should be executed! Give us back a clear and honest world!"
Driven by the massive number of internet trolls hired by Qin Yuan, public opinion was completely one-sided.
Overnight, Ye Chen's image shifted from a revered "Reclusive Divine Doctor" to a "murderous quack" whom everyone wanted to beat, and whose flesh they wished to eat and whose skin they wished to sleep on.
On the internet, trending topics condemning Ye Chen directly dominated all the major charts.
#YeChenGetOutOfJiangzhong#
#NationalMedicalMasterExposesCharlatan#
#MustSeverelyPunishIllegalMedicalPractice#
Various comments demanding the death penalty for Ye Chen were overwhelming.
In the heavy rain.
Under a bridge arch by the river.
Ye Chen curled up in the corner, holding a broken, old mobile phone with a shattered screen that he had just picked up from a trash can.
He looked at the news and comments flooding his phone screen, depicting him as a devil.
He watched the patients he had once saved now crying tears of grief in front of the camera, accusing him of being a "murderer."
"Pfft—!"
A surge of blood could no longer be suppressed; it violently sprayed from his mouth, staining the muddy water in front of him red.
He was trembling violently with rage, and at this moment, his Dao heart was completely crushed by the torrent of public opinion.
"If you are determined to condemn someone, you will always find a pretext..."
Ye Chen laughed miserably, his vision went black, and he passed out completely.
The moment he lost consciousness, dozens of blindingly bright flashlights simultaneously illuminated the pitch-black bridge arch.
Cold gun barrels were pressed against his forehead.
"Don't move! Police!"
"Ye Chen, you are officially under arrest for suspected involvement in multiple medical malpractice cases and illegal medical practice!"