Chapter 141: Making a Big Score

After the examination, she found that, just as he had suspected, Qin Zhengde’s stomach was infected with a certain kind of bacteria. However, it was unlike anything she had ever encountered in the modern world; it must have been unique to this realm.

Moreover, this bacterium manifested different symptoms in different individuals depending on their constitutions, explaining why the townspeople exhibited varied signs of illness.

Strangely enough, it could be treated with anti-inflammatory medicine.

Lin Sangqian’s heart leapt with joy. Seizing the moment while no one was paying attention, she retrieved the anti-inflammatory capsules from her space and handed them to Madam Qin.

“Madam Qin, please have Mr. Qin take these with warm water.”

“What is this?” Madam Qin eyed the small capsules with curiosity. “I’ve never seen anything like it before.”

“This is a kind of medicine that will greatly help Mr. Qin’s condition.”

Madam Qin nodded. Since Dr. Ge had already declared Lin Sangqian a miraculous healer, she trusted her words.

She immediately ordered someone to pour a cup of warm water, and Qin Zhengde swallowed the medicine.

Soon after taking it, he grew drowsy and fell into a deep sleep.

“Miss Lin, does this medicine really work?” Madam Qin asked anxiously.

“Rest assured, it definitely does,” Lin Sangqian smiled. “I have more here. Mr. Qin should take it after meals, three times a day, for about seven days. He should recover by then.”

After all, the miraculous medical techniques given by the system were infallible.

“That’s wonderful. Thank you, Miss Lin,” Madam Qin said gratefully. “But do you know how he contracted this illness in the first place?”

At this, Lin Sangqian’s expression darkened.

That wretched Bao Mingzhi, for his own selfish gain, had recklessly endangered the entire town’s safety.

He would surely meet a terrible end.

Yet Lin Sangqian did not reveal this to Madam Qin.

There was no concrete evidence yet.

“Madam Qin, please make sure he never eats Wan Hua’s dishes again,” Lin Sangqian warned gravely.

“I understand. Don’t worry; I will watch over him carefully from now on.”

Back home, Lin Sangqian saw that her two brothers had already brought back dishes from Wan Hua.

She immediately employed her miraculous medical technique to examine them.

As expected, the same bacteria found in Qin Zhengde’s body were present in all those dishes.

Lin Sangqian clenched her fists tightly.

All her suspicions had been confirmed.

Bao Mingzhi, that despicable scoundrel.

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But now the problem was how to warn others that Wan Hua’s food contained this bacterium, which could affect their health.

After all, only she could see the bacteria through her miraculous techniques; no one else could.

She needed to find out exactly what Bao Mingzhi had added to the dishes that caused this addictive bacterium to develop.

“Little sister, have you discovered something?” Lin Wenyan asked from the side.

“Hmm,” Lin Sangqian nodded, then suddenly smiled.

Lin Wenyan found her smile a little eerie. “W-what is it?”

“Big brother, do you dare to pull off a big move?”

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For two or three consecutive days, McKenzy’s Chicken did not open its doors.

Because of this, many townsfolk believed Lin Sangqian was avoiding opening out of guilt.

However, many others chose to believe in her character.

The town soon split into two camps: one suspicious of Lin Sangqian and eager for the authorities to arrest her, and the other firmly believing in her innocence.

Lin Sangqian paid little mind to these factions.

Fortunately, no one knew that the chicken feet served at Fu Man Restaurant came from her, so its business was unaffected.

Lu Chengren wanted to help clear her name, but Lin Sangqian declined.

If Fu Man got caught up in this, it would only please Bao Mingzhi.

Zhu Tong left Wan Hua Restaurant, holding silver coins and dishes prepared by the head chef, his face beaming.

He hadn’t expected that simply reporting the case to the authorities would yield such great rewards.

As for what would happen to Lin Sangqian and McKenzy’s Chicken? That was none of his concern.

He intended to return home and feast heartily.

However, as he passed through a deserted alley, three figures suddenly appeared before him.

Zhu Tong initially thought they were ordinary passersby and planned to avoid them, but when he recognized one, his expression instantly changed.

Lin Sangqian? How could it be her?

He turned to run, but a chilling voice sounded behind him.

“Mr. Zhu, where do you think you’re going?”

Before he could react further, someone grabbed his collar, and with a swift move, he was thrown to the ground.

“What do you think you’re doing? In broad daylight?” Zhu Tong shouted.

Lin Beitao immediately stuffed a cloth into his mouth, then, together with Lin Wenyan, quickly bound his hands and feet.

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Zhu Tong’s face was full of terror.

“What do you think I’m trying to do? Mr. Zhu, you’ve slandered me, and I haven’t settled the score with you yet,” Lin Sangqian said, stepping up and smacking his cheek with a wicked smile.

“Mmmph…”

“You said you were sick, right? But you look perfectly fine to me,” Lin Beitao said angrily, kicking him.

“Big brother, even though this place is remote, people still come by. Let’s take him back with us.”

“All right.”

Before Zhu Tong could comprehend what was happening, a sack was pulled over his head.

Then, it felt as if someone struck the back of his neck hard; his vision darkened, and he fainted.

When Zhu Tong opened his eyes again, dusk was approaching.

He looked around and realized he was in some kind of warehouse filled with various items.

His hands and feet were still tied, a cloth gag in his mouth, rendering him speechless.

“Mmmph…”

As he made a noise, the door opened, and Lin Sangqian walked in.

“Oh, you’re awake!” she said with a smile. “You were out cold for quite a while.”

“Mmmph…”

Lin Sangqian approached and removed the gag.

“What are you planning to do?” Zhu Tong demanded loudly.

She promptly stuffed the gag back in.

Zhu Tong was speechless.

“Speak quietly, or don’t speak at all,” she warned.

Seeing him nod obediently, she removed the gag again.

“I’m asking: why did you slander me?”

Zhu Tong rolled his eyes and replied, “I didn’t slander you. I did get sick after eating the fried chicken I bought from your place, but I’ve recovered now.”

“Oh, is that so?” Lin Sangqian said expressionlessly. “If that’s all you have to say, then there’s nothing more to discuss. You’ll stay here tonight.”

She suddenly gave a strange smile. “This warehouse… is said to be haunted…”