Zhang Wei's extortion: Wang Liang coughed blood! (2)

*Thud!*

Tang Dexin, "Master! Please accept this humble man as your disciple!"

Zhang Wei's eyebrows shot up, caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events.

Meanwhile, Wang Zheng stood there, utterly perplexed. "What are you saying, Doctor Tang? Do you truly wish to acknowledge a man younger than you as your master!?" he questioned, his confusion evident.

It was a puzzle Wang Zheng couldn't piece together, leaving him utterly bewildered. But Tang Dexin remained unwavering, refusing to raise his head.

"Master, until you acknowledge me, I will remain like this!" he declared with a mix of loudness and nervousness, waiting with bated breath for Zhang Wei's response. 

At first taken aback by Tang Dexin's fervent plea, Zhang Wei's initial surprise melted into a wry smirk. "I don't take disciples," he stated with a casual certainty.

Tang Dexin, still attempting to persist, began, "Master, I—!"