The second update,

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One bullet settled everything. Watching the man behind the scenes forced to shrink his neck and flee back, Qin Fang was truly satisfied.

He left two people to watch over there, and then Qin Fang went back home with Shen Liang. Essentially, this matter was resolved satisfactorily, and he believed that guy wouldn't make the same mistake again.

According to the feedback from his subordinates, the very next day, the casino officially shut down, and all IOUs from usurious loans were delivered back to the borrowers.

This meant many people no longer had to live in fear of not being able to pay back those colossal sums from usurious loans.

But they were all wondering who had solved such a difficult problem for them... Expecting loan sharks to show mercy was less likely than believing sows could climb trees or roosters could lay eggs.

Regrettably, this was destined to remain an unsolved mystery.

Qin Fang didn't have the time to reveal this fact, not even to his mom or Tang Feifei. He didn't want them to worry about him.

That matter was settled, but Qin Fang still had another important issue to take care of.

"Mom, just listen to me this one time, it's just a trip to the hospital for a check-up..."

Qin Fang pleaded earnestly.

His mother, Qin Qing, was generally fine, but she had one particular quirk: she seldom went out, and at most, she only went to town. In over a decade, she hardly ever visited the county city—she could count those times on one hand…

It was a very strange phenomenon, and Qin Fang had never understood it. He had thought maybe his mother got carsick or simply didn't like to travel far…

But now, upon reflection, he felt that things might not be as he had imagined them to be…

Of course, whatever the reason, it was no longer important to Qin Fang. What he wanted most now was to take his mother to the hospital for a thorough health check-up.

Why?

Because of the Heart Nourishing Pill he had given her.

As Qin Fang had thought, when he handed the Heart Nourishing Pill to his mother, he had only briefly explained its benefits, and Qin Qing had immediately eaten it with a smile on her face.

This was something Qin Fang had sorted out on his very first day home. He hadn't expected the effects of the Heart Nourishing Pill to show so quickly, but when he got out of the car with a sore back the next day, his mother Qin Qing said to him, "Xiao Fang, that pill you gave me seems to be quite effective. My chest hasn't hurt these past few days..."

Qin Fang hadn't been particularly concerned, as he was mentally prepared for the pill's long-term miraculous effects. But he hadn't expected that in less than two days, his mother would suddenly come out with such a comment, which made him overjoyed.

Qin Qing had suffered from angina for more than a decade. Although the attacks were not frequent, she experienced a constant dull pain every day. Although not intense, the discomfort was very distressing.

Qin Qing had grown accustomed to the pain, but when it suddenly disappeared over the past two days, it made her feel very strange. After enduring pain for over a decade and then having it vanish all of a sudden, it was hard for her to adjust. She actually found it odd, which is why she mentioned it to Qin Fang.

Her words immediately made Qin Fang happy, and he insisted on taking his mother Qin Qing to the hospital for a check-up.

The clinic in town was too basic, lacking the necessary equipment; at the very least, they had to go to the county People's Hospital.

Qin Fang wanted to take his mother directly to the best hospital in Ninghai City District, but the problem was... his mother would definitely not agree.

So Qin Fang had to compromise and opt for the county hospital, which was a relatively easier request to fulfill.

"There's no need, I'm quite fine, no need for any checks..."

But faced with Qin Fang's request, Qin Qing still shook her head and refused.

"Mom, it's just some simple tests. You're getting on in years, and it's very normal to have regular health checks. This way, if there are any minor issues, they can be discovered early..."

Qin Fang, of course, would not give up. How effective the Heart Nourishing Pill would be was yet to be proven. Qin Fang wasn't sure if the disappearance of the pain was temporary or permanent; detailed medical examination was necessary to determine this.

If it was just a temporary disappearance, then Qin Fang had to be prepared to produce more Heart Nourishing Pills. And before these pills could be mass-produced, he would have to collect more of those medicinal ingredients.

"Aunt Qing, Qin Fang is right, getting a health check-up is a good idea..."

"That's right, Aunt Qing..."

"Aunt Qing..."

Tang Feifei and the other two girls naturally joined the persuading team very quickly, each speaking in turn, along with all sorts of tactics like acting spoiled and being willful.

"Alright, alright, you win... Is it okay if I go now?"

Honestly, the whining of the three girls was quite effective, and considering Qin Qing actually liked these three girls, seeing how anxious they looked, she eventually agreed.

When Qin Qing agreed, Qin Fang finally took a long sigh of relief and saw Tang Feifei and the other two girls immediately give him a look of seeking credit.

In response, Qin Fang naturally gave each of them a look of appreciation, but he restrained himself from showing too much since his mom was there.

Now that Mom Qin Qing agreed, Qin Fang immediately phoned Shen Liang to come over. His Audi couldn't fit so many people, and it was much better with two cars.

The little girl Tao Xiaojuan was now also very familiar with Tang Feifei and the girls. She was only a year younger than Qin Fang, which put her in the same age group as Tang Feifei and the others, and they had a lot in common, just short of swearing to become Gold Orchid Sisters.

Thus, she had also been spending most of her time at the Qin Family's house these past two days. Since Qin Fang was taking his mother to the hospital for a checkup, she proactively joined them.

And so, with two cars and seven people, they set off for the county town.

Qin Qing's main problem was angina, accumulated over the years. What started as a minor issue had become severe.

But Qin Qing had never mentioned a word about it to Qin Fang; even when she was in intense pain, she always endured without showing any sign of it in front of him.

She thought she had hidden it well, but actually, Qin Fang had known for quite some time. As Qin Fang grew up, he became increasingly aware of how serious his mother's condition was.

Qin Fang was always concerned about this illness. In the past, his will exceeded his ability, but since he had turned his fortunes around, he had been searching for a cure, even consulting Medical Grandmaster Elder Ma specifically for this.

However, Elder Ma, a master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was not particularly expert in cardiology. While Qin Fang's The Nine Revival Needles had some techniques for stimulating the heart, they were mainly for stimulation, not curing, so Qin Fang lacked a proper treatment method for the time being.

As for entrusting his mother to the doctors at the hospital for treatment, Qin Fang wasn't ready to take that risk yet, mainly because his mother refused to leave home, and he didn't trust the skills of those doctors.

The appearance of the Heart Nourishing Pill gave Qin Fang a huge glimmer of hope. He valued this prescription immensely and did not hesitate to resort to certain measures to acquire the necessary herbs.

Even for such a priceless piece of calligraphy, Qin Fang willingly traded with Qiao Zhenfei. He was indebted to Qiao Zhenfei's kindness; without Qiao involving him at the right time, the calligraphy might not have ended up in Qin Fang's hands, and he might not have acquired the Heart Nourishing Pill either.

The People's Hospital in the county town was the best hospital in Qin Fang's hometown. Although it couldn't compare with the big hospitals in the city district, it was still very decent.

Angina required many tests, such as electrocardiograms, chest X-rays, radionuclide tests, coronary angiography, intravascular ultrasound, and endoscopy, to name a few.

In short, it was a series of tests, a mess of fuss over a few hours, from morning till afternoon, but eventually, it was all done.

Qin Qing was very considerate of her son Qin Fang, and since she agreed to the checkup, she let him take charge. She complied with every test instructed, ending up very weary, yet she said not a single word of complaint.

"Doctor, how is my mom's health?"

When Qin Fang went to see the heart specialist with all the test results, the doctor reviewed each data point while Qin Fang became very anxious.

Normally, such a specialist's appointment would need to be pre-booked, but Qin Fang, frantic, had to resort to his most loathed sure-kill technique—flashing a stack of cash. It was the hospital's deputy director who personally allowed Qin Fang to jump the queue.

The specialist, looking at the reports in his hands and scrutinizing every index, furrowed his brows tighter and tighter, increasing Qin Fang's worries. He feared something had gone wrong with the Heart Nourishing Pill, and if that were the case, he would be truly to blame.

As for being blameless, compared to his mother's health, there was no comparison. As long as his mom was fine, even if he was damned, Qin Fang wouldn't care at all.

However, when the specialist had finished reviewing the last report and his brow was still furrowed, Qin Fang became even more anxious.

Then the specialist spoke up—"Your mother... she has no illness!"

"Er..."

Qin Fang was instantly bewildered, his mouth gaping wide, unable to close for quite a while.

"All the test results are within the normal range, and I would even say they are in a very healthy state. Even the hearts of you young people may not be as healthy as hers..."

The specialist added for emphasis, but it made Qin Fang break into a broad smile... Without a doubt, the Heart Nourishing Pill truly worked, and its effect was so astonishingly powerful. (To be continued. If you like this work, please head to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your vote of recommendation or subscribe. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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