bayedsolid Chapter 399 Another Storm Rises
Chapter 399 Another Storm Rises
During his time in Japan, Song Tingnan kept in mind his uncle's teachings: "You can be fearless of powerful people, but you must learn to avoid their sharp edge, learn to protect yourself, and not be burned by them."
But she is also sincere to others, and of course she will not be obsequious just because she is a substitute.
Fortunately, the senior members of our team did not engage in any backstabbing or attacks. Before boarding, the team leader stated frankly, "I don't care whether you are senior members, full-time employees, or part-time staff, or what kind of competition or disputes we may have in China. But once we step outside our country, we are one entity, representing our motherland. We must unite, discuss things, and stand together against external forces. Those who cannot do this should withdraw."
No one backed out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Song Tingnan also remembered his grandmother's words: "Cultivate a generous tongue, speak with compassion, plant more flowers and fewer thorns, and you'll make it easier to make friends."
Using her medical skills, she prepared medicinal meals, shared herbal fumigation packs, and even brewed a strong cup of ginger and salt tea from her hometown to help team members prevent colds. This helped the team members quickly adapt to the change in environment and return to their work with renewed energy.
Especially regarding the leader's insomnia, after getting to know him better, Song Tingnan noticed the dark circles under the leader's eyes and directly advised, "Professor Dai, you are our leader, and your responsibilities are heavy. You can't afford to have trouble sleeping. It's inconvenient to prepare medicine while we're abroad. If you trust me, I can help with acupuncture and massage so you can get a few hours of sleep at night."
Mr. Dai, who has always been troubled by sleep problems, was naturally more than happy to do so. This might be the last time he led the team. There were several new members in the team who needed his guidance, and he couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
For two consecutive days, Old Dai slept well and naturally believed Song Tingnan.
When Song Tingnan learned that Professor Dai had come looking for her, she understood that he was worried that he wouldn't be able to sleep without her acupuncture and massage. She offered, "Professor Dai, if you find it troublesome to stew medicine after you return to China, just find some walnuts, soak the septum in water and drink more of it before bed. It will also be effective."
"Good, good, Professor Liao is indeed quite skilled. A good teacher produces excellent students. Xiao Song, you're so young, yet you already have a medical license, right? It's no wonder I said a few good words for you; our team really needs a doctor like you."
"I don't know if Japan has walnuts. If not, we'll have to trouble you again." Old Dai was very polite. The other members also knew that Song Tingnan had some real skills and wasn't just someone who got in through connections, so their relationship with her became even more harmonious.
Song Tingnan nodded. Two months before her departure, Professor Liao kept an eye on the certification she was taking, saying it was better to be prepared than not. Being a doctor is a high-risk profession, and one cannot practice medicine without a license.
During her time in Japan, Song Tingnan attended various events and gatherings. Her fluency in several languages, including her hidden lip-reading skills, helped the team avoid several pitfalls. The 'battle outfit' specially customized for her by Zheng Ruidong also attracted considerable attention.
As the saying goes, "A favorable wind can lift one to the clouds," and Song Tingnan's "promotion" is just around the corner. However, she did not become complacent and forgot her private mission—to investigate Zheng Yueqiang.
However, just as the official business was completed, before Song Tingnan could take any action, her team received a new mission from their superiors: a national treasure of my country—the Nine Tripods of Kyushu—had appeared at an underground auction in an island nation. The Nine Tripods were a symbol of supreme royal power and national unity and prosperity, and Kyushu was the ancient name for my country.
Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, is named after the nine provinces it was divided into during the feudal era. The island is famous for its tropical plants and coal mines, and is home to Mount Aso, the world's largest active volcano. Administratively, it is divided into seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Oita, and Saga. Notable cities include Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Nagasaki.
Upon seeing the Nine Tripods of Kyushu, the Japanese naturally coveted them and wanted to possess them. However, due to their weak national strength and defeat in battle, what was due had to be returned. Therefore, the Nine Tripods of Kyushu should have been returned to us by the Japanese. Why then did they appear at an auction that was only open to ordinary people?