Chapter 4: Confrontation at the Press Conference

  Wang Gang was going to meet the press, Xiao Te and Cai Li initially refused, but finally it was the old hospital director Wilson who made a decisive blow, convening a brief press conference in the hospital's conference room to give an account to the media. As Wang Gang was still recovering from his illness, he only answered no more than 10 questions of concern to the media, and each medium was allowed to send only one representative to ask one question.

  Not only that, the tall and slender girl carefully accompanied Wang Geng as they walked, causing the old hospital director who was walking ahead with Dr. Xiao to turn around and pretend to be angry, saying:

  "Kerry, you little girl, aren't you always eager to help Grandpa? How come now that there's a young hero who saved him, you're leaving your own Grandpa in the cold? Since this Chinese student is awake, let him walk on his own."

  "Oh dear grandfather! Wang Geng is a patient and doesn't know the way, I have to accompany him, otherwise it won't do. Besides, what kind of vinegar are you eating? I think your body is even more robust than before, isn't Xiao Tong's company enough for you? At most, when I return home at night, I'll give you a shoulder massage."

  The girl shouted at her own grandfather while a layer of blush floated onto her face, then turned around and whispered to Wang Gang.

  "Xiao Te was Grandpa's student and also the one Grandpa focused on cultivating as his successor. Don't look at how young he is, his medical skills are still very good. He said you would most likely wake up today, and you actually did!"

  Although Wang Gang's arm was accidentally touched by the girl's chest, which felt great, Kelly's beautiful and shy expression made this guy's lower body slightly excited. However, he suddenly remembered his past life in the military compound, yearning for his deputy commander's daughter, and his mood became gloomy for no reason.

  Kai Li saw Wang Geng's complexion change for the worse, and her heart was anxious, thinking that he was uncomfortable somewhere. She hastily stretched out her hand to touch his forehead. Wang Geng instinctively leaned his head slightly to one side, while stretching out his hand to grasp Kai Li's soft and slender hand, then suddenly released it as if electrified. He said in a low voice:

  "Thank you, Kelly, I'm fine, just thinking of my distant family members! So a bit sad!"

  The girl's hand still felt the touch from earlier when she and Wang Gang had touched briefly, but her heart was beating irregularly. Oh dear, did this Chinese youth have a family? Was he already married? Or did he have a Chinese fiancée? The girl hesitated for half a day before finally asking,

  "Is there anyone else at home? Where are they?"

  Wang Gang walked while frowning, recalling the past, and hesitantly replied, "I'm an orphan, it seems like I can't remember things from a long time ago, only remembering the years I spent studying in the US."

  "I'm sorry, but don't you have a fiancée back in your hometown? I've heard that in China, there are even strange customs like arranged marriages by pointing at the belly." Kelly walked with her head down, looking at her toes, and spoke in a voice that carried a hint of surprise she herself wasn't aware of.

  "Excuse me, Chancellor Wilson," asked the reporter from the New York Post, a newspaper founded in 1801 and known for its sensationalism and gossip, "how is the little girl who was rescued and her family doing?"

  Dean Wilson furrowed his brow, while on this side, Kelly unconsciously leaned in close to Wang Geng's ear and whispered.

  "The little girl and her mother are fine, they were taken away by someone shortly after entering the hospital! Not even a thank you to their lifesaver! What a shame for Americans!"

  The little girl who was rescued suffered from mild drowning. Fortunately, our heroic rescuer is an excellent student at West Point Military Academy and provided first aid immediately after bringing her ashore, saving the little girl's life! Otherwise, it might have been too late by the time the ambulance arrived! The little girl and her mother were discharged from hospital and returned home yesterday afternoon!

  President Wilson looked at Wang Geng first and then replied.

  The journalists present applauded spontaneously, apparently, if they hadn't given first aid in time, the little girl would have been pulled ashore and still might have been in danger of losing her life. Wang Gang is indeed a hero who saved someone!

  "Dr. Shao, yesterday our West Point hero was hospitalized and lost consciousness. How did you determine that he is most likely to wake up today? In the past, weren't there many people who, once they entered this coma-like state, wouldn't wake up for several weeks, months or even years?"

  The question was asked by a reporter from the New York Herald, who apparently had a very good relationship with Bellevue Hospital in New York City. This is basically an advertisement for Shute and Bellevue Hospital.

  Wang Gang looked at Wilson and Short, who were full of pride and satisfaction, and secretly smiled to himself. It seemed that the unspoken rules of the journalism world had already been mastered in this era.

  As expected, Carrie whispered to Wang Gang's ear again, "The reporter from Xianqu Bao is Xiao Te's high school classmate, and their relationship is very good. The boss of Xianqu Bao is also one of the shareholders of the hospital." As soon as the girl said this, Wang Gang lightly touched the girl's hand, and the girl's face turned red again. Then she bravely raised her head, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

  Dr. Short cleared his throat and said with a confident tone,

  "If you jump from the 41-meter-high Brooklyn Bridge, if the angle of entry into the water is not good, and you slap the water with a loud noise, it's almost as bad as hitting concrete. The danger level is extremely high. Out of ten people who jump, at least eight will lose consciousness!"

  "I certainly have, just now, when my classmates from West Point came to see me, I said it again. For the sake of world peace, a big country like America should take its own responsibility. I think the earlier America participates in the European war, the greater contribution it will make to peace, and if not participating, it will greatly hinder peace! As for what consideration is given, answering with West Point's school motto is most appropriate, that is duty, honor, and country!"

  Wang Gang paused for a moment and looked around at the reporters in front of him who were holding their notebooks and pens.

  "For the nations and peoples of the world who love peace, for the honor of soldiers, it is the responsibility of soldiers to save world peace. I personally believe that at this moment, the United States should be one of the leading forces in maintaining world peace. When a neighbor's house is on fire, if a country as sympathetic as the United States doesn't go to rescue, who will come to rescue when someday the United States itself is on fire?"

  "Well said!" "That's right!" "America should be one of the leading powers in maintaining world peace!" "When a small country like China is not commensurate with America's great national status!"

  The vast majority of reporters cheered and applauded, with many people enthusiastically shaking hands with Wang Kang to show their approval!

  The discordant voice was not absent, another small newspaper reporter from "Le Figaro Forum" shouted in a shrill tone.

  "Germany and Austria are also neighbors of the United States, when neighbors fight, how can the US just take sides? Only neutrality can maintain an objective and fair stance!"

  Wang Geng heard this and smiled slightly, saying indifferently:

  "When the way is right, many will help; when the way is wrong, few will aid. When neighbors quarrel, there must be a reason for the quarrel. I believe that the US and other peace-loving countries around the world have their own judgment and know who is right and who is wrong."

  "What if the United States is wrong? What if Germany and Austria are the victims? Wang Gang, you're a Chinese person, always talking about maintaining world peace. Why don't you ask your government to participate in the European war instead of hoodwinking the American people here?" The reporter from Deutsche Zeitung shouted reluctantly.

  As long as someone has real ability, Americans will absolutely not deceive their conscience and say they can't see it. At this moment, Wang Gang is both a hero who can jump off a bridge to save people without hesitation, and an outstanding young talent with ideals and abilities. At this time, skin color will not become an obstacle for Wang Gang, but rather deepen the curiosity and understanding of these reporters towards Chinese people!

  "Mr. Wang, I'm very curious about how you view your seven years of studying abroad in the United States. Will you stay in the US for development in the future? Or will you join American citizenship?" The question was asked by a reporter from The New York Times.

  "I learned a lot in the US and made many American friends, I have been living and studying happily here, but I am a Chinese, this will never change. China is weak now, but it won't always be weak, China is fragmented now, but there will come a day when it will truly unite, I believe everyone present will see that day arrive! I hope to remain forever friends with the peace-loving American people! As for whether or not I join US citizenship, it won't affect my feelings towards America and its people at this moment!"

  Wilson and Short nodded slightly, the reporters below scribbled furiously on their notepads. The young Chinese man in front of them had brought too much shock power. Originally, they came to interview a hero who jumped into the water to save people, with the intention of promoting the excellence of West Point Military Academy. But now, everyone has discovered that they may have unearthed a future Chinese hero!

  Of course, it's also possible that he's just a big talker. This yellow-skinned Chinese youth is either bragging and talking nonsense without any substance or he's a guy with strong confidence, ambition, and talent!

  As the press conference came to an end, all the reporters rushed back to file their stories, each of them muttering to themselves in their hearts.

  West Point cadet Wang Gang from China will absolutely become a news figure in major New York newspapers recently!

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