freenovelworld Chapter 375: If we do this a few more times, we'll be rich.
Chapter 375: If we do this a few more times, we'll be rich.
Immediately afterwards, Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, steadied her slightly trembling hands, and accurately inserted the second needle into the acupoint on Fang Rourou's chest.
At this moment, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slid down her cheeks and dripped onto Fang Rourou's clothes, but her eyes remained focused and firm, as if the whole world consisted only of her and Fang Rourou.
For the last needle, Fang Xiaoxiao paused for a moment, closed her eyes, prayed silently in her heart, and then suddenly opened her eyes and inserted the silver needle into the acupoint on Fang Rourou's abdomen.
After the injection, Fang Rourou's complexion seemed to improve slightly, and her previously rapid breathing gradually became more stable.
Fang Xiaoxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, slumped down on the edge of the bed, panting heavily. Her face was full of exhaustion, but her eyes revealed a hint of relief.
On the other side, Pei Yan's face was filled with rage. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force. Without any mercy, he bound the thugs hand and foot and escorted them straight to the government office. His steps were firm and powerful, each step carrying the force of anger and justice.
Upon arriving at the government office, Pei Yan's expectant gaze was fixed on the gate of the government office, filled with hope that he could seek justice for Fang Rourou and bring these villains and the masterminds behind them to justice.
However, to his utter surprise, the magistrate merely glanced coldly at the bound thugs, waved his hand to order his men to lock them in the cell, and did not conduct any interrogation. Pei Yan's brows instantly furrowed into a deep frown, and suspicion arose in his heart.
His sharp eyes swept across the magistrate's face, trying to find a clue in his expression. Pei Yan pondered to himself, "This matter is suspicious. Why is the magistrate ignoring it? Is there some unspeakable secret involved?"
After some clandestine investigation, Pei Yan finally discovered that the county magistrate was actually related to Li Laoliu. The moment he learned this truth, Pei Yan's face turned extremely gloomy, like the sky before a storm.
However, he did not immediately show his anger and dissatisfaction. Instead, he clenched his fists and thought to himself, "Hmph, so that's the relationship. No wonder the magistrate is so inactive. But I can't act rashly. I have to think this through carefully."
When Li Laoliu learned that the criminals had been arrested and brought to the government office but were not interrogated, he felt a great weight lifted from his heart. He walked briskly, humming a little tune, to the magistrate's residence.
"Uncle, I owe you so much this time, otherwise I would have been in big trouble." Li Laoliu said with a fawning smile, bowing and scraping. His eyes were narrowed to slits, and the fat on his face jiggled with his smile.
The magistrate, seated in his armchair, waved his hand dismissively and said, "You rascal, you're always causing me trouble. But, since you're my nephew, who else would I help if not you?"
Li Laoliu's eyes darted around, a sly glint in his eyes. He leaned close to the magistrate's ear and whispered, "Uncle, there's something else. Fang Xiaoxiao from the Fang family clinic makes some really valuable pills. If we could get our hands on them, we'd be rolling in money."
Upon hearing this, the magistrate's half-closed eyes widened instantly, gleaming with greed: "Oh? Is that so?"
Li Laoliu embellished the story, saying, "Those pills have miraculous effects; they cure you instantly. If we could get our hands on the secret formula and open a large pharmacy, wouldn't money flow in like water?"
The magistrate slapped his thigh excitedly, stood up, and revealed a greedy smile: "Hmm, you're right. Then we need to think of a way to shut down the Fang family's medical clinic and force them to hand over the secret recipe."
Li Laoliu quickly chimed in, "Uncle is wise! I have an idea. We can do it like this..."
So the county magistrate and Li Laoliu conspired together, their faces full of treachery and greed, planning how to shut down the Fang family's medical clinic and seize the secret formula for the pills.
Inside the Fang family clinic, Fang Xiaoxiao was still by Fang Rourou's bedside, completely unaware that an even greater crisis was about to unfold.
Outside the window, dark clouds gradually obscured the bright moon, and a fierce wind howled through the streets and alleys, causing tree branches to sway wildly in the wind, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
Pei Yan secretly observed the county magistrate and Li Laoliu's every move, secretly planning his response.
After discovering the collusion between the county magistrate and Li Laoliu, Pei Yan felt a burning rage within him, but reason told him that acting impulsively at this moment would be unwise. He gritted his teeth, his gaze firm and deep, and after careful consideration, he finally decided to remain still and wait for the right opportunity.
In the Fang family clinic, Fang Rourou gradually recovered her vitality under Fang Xiaoxiao's meticulous care. Her originally tightly closed eyes slowly opened, initially showing a hint of confusion and weakness.
"I...this is..." Fang Rourou's voice was as soft as a whisper, as if it came from a distant place.
Fang Xiaoxiao was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She held Fang Rourou's hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly with emotion: "Sister Rourou, you're awake! You scared me to death!"
As the days went by, Fang Rourou's health gradually improved. One day, while doing her makeup in front of the mirror, she was pleasantly surprised to find that the red spots on her face had faded considerably. She touched her cheek in disbelief, her eyes filled with surprise and hope.
This exciting news spread like wildfire throughout Dianchi County. People had even greater faith in the medical skills of the Fang Family Clinic, and for a time, the clinic was bustling with activity.
Fang Xiaoxiao's meticulously crafted pills, due to their remarkable efficacy, became highly sought-after treasures. However, the surge in demand quickly led to a shortage of the pills.
At this critical juncture of supply and demand imbalance, some unscrupulous individuals sensed a "business opportunity" and began scalping pills.
On this scorching day, the clinic was bustling with people. Amidst her busy work, Fang Xiaoxiao keenly noticed several unfamiliar faces loitering around the clinic. Their eyes darted around, and their behavior was furtive.
Fang Xiao became suspicious. She continued what she was doing, but her eyes kept glancing at the group of people. She saw that once they bought the pills, they hurriedly headed towards a secluded alley.
Fang Xiaoxiao remained calm and quietly followed them.
She approached cautiously, hiding around the corner and listening intently.
"Hey, we're going to make a fortune this time. These pills are in high demand." A man with a pointed chin and monkey-like face said in a low voice, his face full of greed.
“That’s right. If we ride this wave and make a few more moves, we’ll be rich.” Another burly man chimed in, his eyes gleaming with cunning.
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's anger flared up instantly. She bit her lip, suppressing the urge to rush out, and quietly returned to the clinic.