I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 373: Who are you? How dare you trespass into a clinic?

The old man seemed not to hear, took the pill, closed his eyes, and swallowed it with a swift and decisive tilt of his head back.

Almost instantly, an astonishing change occurred. The old man's previously frequent and violent coughing, which had been like a bellows, noticeably decreased, and his breathing gradually became steady and smooth.

Passersby were stunned by what they saw, their eyes wide open, their mouths agape, their faces filled with disbelief.

"How is this possible? It's like a miracle!" someone couldn't help but exclaim.

Li Laoliu remained stubborn, pursing his lips with a dismissive expression, and shouted, "This is just a blind cat catching a dead mouse, pure coincidence. What pill could have such an immediate effect!"

Hearing Li Laoliu's nonsense, Fang Xiaoxiao's pretty face flushed slightly with anger. She took a step forward, her eyebrows raised, and loudly explained, "These pills are made by me using a variety of precious medicinal herbs, according to an ancient secret recipe. Among them are lily bulbs to moisten the lungs and stop coughing, ephedra to relieve asthma and eliminate phlegm, and... the right medicine for the symptoms, so it can naturally cure the disease!"

Fang Rourou stood to the side, her delicate body trembling slightly under the pointing and whispering of the crowd. Her face was pale, and her eyes were filled with fear and helplessness. She quietly hid behind Pei Yankuan.

Looking at Li Laoliu's arrogant and domineering face, Pei Yan was furious. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his clenched fists cracked as he roared, "Li Laoliu, you shameless scoundrel, if you dare to spout nonsense here again and disturb the peace of the clinic, believe me, my fists don't discriminate!"

Li Laoliu trembled at Pei Yan's imposing aura, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes. Yet, unwilling to show weakness, he muttered, "You, you dare to touch me?" But his feet unconsciously retreated, and he quickly hid in the crowd.

Just then, the fat man who had been cured by Fang Xiaoxiao earlier appeared in front of the clinic with his good brother in high spirits.

"Miss Fang, you are truly my savior! I feel full of energy now, and I'm completely cured!" The fat man smiled broadly, his round face radiating the joy of recovery.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and replied, "It's so good that you're getting better."

The fat man's good friend, however, was clutching his stomach in pain, his brows furrowed, and he kept groaning, "Ouch, I don't know what's wrong with my stomach, it's so bloated and uncomfortable."

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said, "Don't worry, let me take a look at you first."

At this moment, the sunlight poured down like a golden waterfall, so intense that it felt like being in a steamer. Heat rose from the ground, causing the air to distort slightly. The crowd in front of the clinic grew larger and larger, their clamor rising and falling like a swarm of bees.

Fang Xiaoxiao's expression was focused and serious. Her slender fingers gently rested on her chubby best friend's wrist, her eyes slightly closed, carefully feeling the pulse. Her brows furrowed and relaxed at times, as if she were deciphering a profound code.

"This is caused by your uncontrolled eating habits, leading to an imbalance in your spleen and stomach," Fang Xiaoxiao said with certainty as she opened her eyes.

The fat man asked anxiously, "Miss Fang, can this be cured?"

Fang Xiaoxiao nodded slightly, her eyes radiating confidence: "It can be cured, but it will require a period of proper care."

Li Laoliu shouted sarcastically from the crowd, "Hmph, easy for you to say, who knows if it can really be cured."

Pei Yan glared angrily and shouted, "Li Laoliu, if you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll drag you out of the crowd and teach you a lesson!"

Li Laoliu shrank back in fear and dared not utter another sound.

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly wrote out a prescription and handed it to Fang Rourou: "Sister Rourou, please go and get the medicine."

Fang Rourou stepped out from behind Pei Yan, took the prescription, and quickly walked towards the medicine cabinet.

Fatty's good friend looked at Fang Xiaoxiao with anticipation, his eyes filled with trust and reliance.

"Miss Fang, then I'm entrusting everything to you," he said weakly.

Fang Xiaoxiao smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, as long as you take your medicine on time and eat a light diet, you will recover quickly."

At this moment, some people in the crowd started talking again.

"This young girl looks quite young, but she seems to have some real medical skills."

"Yes, maybe we misunderstood them before."

Upon hearing these words, Li Laoliu's face turned ashen, and he cursed inwardly.

After preparing the medicine, Fang Rourou handed the medicine packet to Fatty's good friend and carefully instructed him: "Be sure to decoct and take it on time. You must not eat spicy or greasy food. Remember to avoid these foods."

The fat man's best friend nodded repeatedly, tears of gratitude streaming down his face: "Thank you, thank you all."

Just then, a cool breeze blew by, gently brushing against people's faces and slightly relieving the heat in the air.

Fang Xiaoxiao watched the departing fat man and his good brother, her heart filled with hope and anticipation.

"I hope he gets better soon," Fang Xiaoxiao said softly, her eyes full of tenderness and determination.

Pei Yan looked at Fang Xiaoxiao with admiration and tenderness in his eyes: "Xiaoxiao, you did a great job. I believe your medical skills will benefit more people."

Fang Rourou also walked over, a smile blooming on her face: "Yes, I also believe that the clinic's business will get better and better."

However, none of them noticed that Li Laoliu, hiding in the crowd, had a calculating glint in his sinister eyes, secretly plotting how to trip them up again.

Night deepened, and the bright moon hung high in the sky, its cool light pouring like water onto the streets and alleys of Dianchi County, draping the sleeping town in a silvery veil. The entire town was immersed in tranquility, broken only by the occasional bark of a dog.

Inside the Fang Family Clinic, Fang Rourou was fast asleep in her room. Her breathing was even and calm, and a sweet smile graced her face; perhaps she was having a beautiful dream.

However, a very faint rustling sound suddenly broke the tranquility. Fang Rourou's relaxed brows furrowed slightly; she seemed to sense something amiss in her sleep. The sound grew clearer, as if something was restlessly disturbing the peaceful night.

Fang Rourou finally woke up with a start. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, a strange unease rising in her heart. She sat up gently and listened carefully; the sound seemed to be coming from the lobby of the clinic.

She carefully put on her shoes, tiptoed to open the door, and peeked out. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw several dark figures furtively searching for something in the lobby of the clinic.

Fang Rourou was startled, fear instantly spreading throughout her body, but she still mustered her courage and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the clinic!"