Xiao Xianlin immediately called Yan Shiyun, the editor-in-chief of the *Chinese Medicine* journal. They were old friends who had known each other for years and were on excellent terms. After a brief explanation of the situation, he began to sing the praises of Zhao Yuan's exam paper without a hint of hesitation. His praise was so over-the-top that even Liu Mingzhang and Qiu Haogu couldn't stand it anymore.
"Alright, alright, stop with the praise. Any more and you'll just sound fake!" Liu Mingzhang stood up, snatched the phone from Xiao Xianlin's hand, and said, "Old Yan, it's Liu Mingzhang. Old Xiao might not always be the most reliable guy, but his praise today is the real deal. I completely agree with him. Let me tell you, these arguments are absolutely brilliant! Every single one could be taken out and would deserve a prime spot in your journal! We're sending you the exam paper right now. You can thank your lucky stars..."
