"Professor Weber!" Manstein also replied in German, shaking his hand.
Their handshake lasted less than a second before they released it, crisp and straightforward, with no unnecessary emotional exchange. Weber's gaze moved past Manstein's shoulder and saw Yang Ping standing behind him.
"Is this Professor Yang Ping?"
"Yes!" Manstein stepped aside to make space, "Professor Yang, this is Professor Herman Weber."
Yang Ping stepped forward and extended his hand, which Weber grasped, holding it longer this time. He spoke in English, "Professor Yang, I've read your papers, it's a pleasure to meet you. The medical field didn't expect to have a genius like you."
Yang Ping looked at him, "You're too kind, it's just a bit of luck."
Weber was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "Chinese people are always so modest."
