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

Chapter 376: Clearing the Clinic's Name

Back at the clinic, Fang Xiaoxiao's face was gloomy. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Guys, there are some despicable scalpers outside reselling our pills. We can't let them run rampant and ruin the reputation of our clinic." Fang Xiaoxiao's voice was low and firm, her eyes flashing with anger.

Upon hearing this, the men were all filled with righteous indignation, rolled up their sleeves, and said, "Miss Fang, we'll listen to you and teach them a lesson!"

Fang Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then had an idea in mind.

She had her staff prepare a batch of fake pills that looked exactly like real pills, but were actually ineffective. Then she deliberately spread the word that the clinic had received a new batch of pills, and that the quantity was limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Upon hearing this news, the scalpers' eyes lit up, and they rushed into the clinic without hesitation.

Fang Xiaoxiao personally received them, wearing a professional smile, but her heart was filled with disgust and contempt.

"Gentlemen, these pills are of the highest quality, so the price is naturally higher," Fang Xiaoxiao said unhurriedly.

Without hesitation, the scalpers generously pulled out their silver and said eagerly, "No problem, as long as we have the goods."

Fang Xiaoxiao handed them the fake pills she had prepared beforehand, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes: "Here, good luck."

The scalpers left happily with the pills.

Not long after, angry shouts and curses came from outside the clinic.

"What kind of junk is this? It doesn't work at all!"

"We've been scammed! This isn't a real pill!"

It turns out that those who bought the fake pills found they had no effect and went to the scalpers demanding refunds and compensation.

Fang Xiaoxiao strode out with her staff, her eyes sharp and her voice loud: "Everyone, these people are scalpers who resell pills. They deceived everyone and disrupted the normal order of the clinic for their own profit!"

The crowd pointed and whispered about the scalpers, condemning their misdeeds. Seeing the situation was turning against them, the scalpers tried to turn and run away, but were surrounded by the workers.

Fang Xiaoxiao walked up to them, her eyes blazing, and said righteously, "You have done such a heinous thing for your own selfish reasons. Today you must give everyone an explanation!"

The cattle were so frightened that their faces turned ashen, their legs went weak, and they all knelt down and begged for mercy.

The scalpers were surrounded by the angry crowd, trembling with fear, and kept kowtowing and begging for mercy.

"Miss Fang, we really know we were wrong, please forgive us! We'll never do it again!"

Their voices were filled with endless fear and regret as their foreheads slammed heavily against the hard ground with dull thuds, quickly leaving red and swollen patches.

Looking at the disheveled people before her, Fang Xiaoxiao felt a mixture of anger and pity. She bit her lip tightly, her brows furrowed, and her eyes flickered with hesitation and struggle.

Finally, she took a deep breath and slowly said, "Alright, since you are truly repentant, I will give you a chance. But from now on, you must work hard in the clinic to atone for your sins!" Her voice was not loud, but it was firm and authoritative.

The scalpers felt as if they had been granted a pardon, thanking him repeatedly with gratitude and remorse in their eyes.

From then on, the scalpers became employees of Fang's medical clinic, working extra hard as if they wanted to make up for their previous mistakes.

Thanks to everyone's joint efforts, Fang Family Clinic's business is booming. Every day, before the sun has fully risen, long queues have already formed in front of the clinic, with people talking, coughing, and children crying all mixed together.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Fang Rourou were busy as spinning tops, but their faces were filled with satisfied smiles.

However, the peaceful days did not last long.

Sitting in his dark, damp main room, Li Laoliu crossed his legs and said to his wife with a gloomy expression, "Hmph, that Fang family clinic won't be doing well for long. Let's see how long they can be so smug!" His wife's eyes widened, and she asked in confusion, "Husband, why are you cursing them like that? Their business is booming right now!" Li Laoliu glared at her fiercely, "What do you know, you woman! I have my reasons."

Sure enough, a few days later, Fang Family Clinic ran into trouble.

A shocking piece of news struck Dianchi County like a thunderbolt—someone had died suddenly after taking pills from Fang Family Medical Clinic.

The news spread like wildfire, drawing attention to the Fang family's medical clinic with skepticism and fear.

Upon hearing this news, the magistrate, like a wolf smelling blood, immediately led a group of fierce-looking constables to arrest the man.

His obese body appeared even more bloated beneath his official robes. His face was filled with arrogance and indifference as he shouted, "Arrest everyone from the Fang family's medical clinic!"

The constables rushed into the clinic like wolves and tigers, and in an instant, the clinic was in complete chaos.

Li Laoliu seized the opportunity to squeeze into the crowd, a gloating smile on his face, and sarcastically said, "Hmph, I knew it! Let's see how arrogant they can be now!"

Passersby gathered around, curiously peering in, whispering, and pointing.

Seeing this, Fang Rourou stepped forward, her petite frame displaying unwavering determination. Her eyes widened, and she declared loudly, "This has nothing to do with anyone else; I will bear all the responsibility!" Her eyes held no fear, only resolve.

Fang Xiaoxiao, under the cover of her companions, managed to hide in a secluded corner amidst the chaos and escaped unharmed.

Fang Xiaoxiao hid in the darkness, her heart pounding in her chest, watching the chaotic scene unfold before her eyes, tears welling up in her eyes.

At this moment, Pei Yan quietly crept over, his face solemn. He lowered his voice and said to Fang Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, this is all a conspiracy by the county magistrate and Li Laoliu. We can't let them succeed!"

Fang Xiaoxiao clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, her eyes burning with fury: "I will get to the bottom of this and clear the clinic's name!"

Fang Xiaoxiao decided to start by investigating the deceased.

Night fell, the moon was dark and the wind was high, and a chilling atmosphere filled the eerie mortuary. Fang Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and mustered her courage to go inside.

The mortuary was eerily quiet, save for the occasional whistling of the wind and the distant howls of wolves. Fang Xiaoxiao's heart pounded; with each step she took, she could almost hear her own heartbeat.

She slowly walked to the deceased's side, the stench of decay making her stomach churn. But she forced herself to endure the discomfort and began to examine the body carefully.