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The overcast sky loomed like a massive lead plate, pressing heavily down on the city. Lin Wanqing's face turned pale the moment she received a call from home, and she anxiously sought out Xiao Haochen.
“Haochen, my grandfather is critically ill. I need to go back immediately,” Lin Wanqing's voice trembled with emotion, her eyes filled with worry.
Xiao Haochen tightly grasped her hand, offering comfort. “Wanqing, don’t panic. I’ll go back with you.”
The two hurried to the Lin family home, where a heavy atmosphere enveloped the large residence. Family members rushed about, their expressions tense. Lin Wanqing's grandfather, Grandfather Lin, lay on the sickbed, his complexion ashen and his breath faint.
Lin Wanqing rushed to the bedside, tears streaming down her face. “Grandpa, what’s wrong? Please wake up.”
At that moment, Lin Wanqing's uncle, Lin Yaozong, approached with a furrowed brow and a hint of urgency in his tone. “The doctor has seen him; the situation is not optimistic. If the old man doesn’t pull through, it will create significant issues regarding the family business and asset distribution.”
Lin Wanqing's elder uncle, Lin Yaozu, scoffed. “Hmph! Isn’t it too early to be discussing this? The priority right now is to find a way to treat Grandpa’s illness.”
Lin Yaozong dismissed him with a wave of his hand. “Uncle, don’t play dumb. Given Grandpa’s condition, we need to prepare for the worst. I believe the decision-making power of the company should temporarily fall to me; I’ve accumulated quite a bit of experience in business over the years.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Yaozu exploded with anger. “Hand it over to you? On what grounds? I am the eldest son of the Lin family; I have always been in charge of the company. It’s not your place!”
The two exchanged heated words, their faces flushed with rage. Lin Wanqing watched this scene unfold before her, feeling both furious and desperate. “Stop arguing! Grandpa is lying here; how can you only think about wealth and power?”
However, her words fell on deaf ears as family members continued to bicker.
At that moment, Xiao Haochen stepped forward calmly. “Everyone, please stop arguing. Right now, Grandfather Lin’s health is what matters most. Although I’m not a professional doctor, I do have some knowledge of medicine. Let me see if I can help.”
Lin Yaozong glanced at Xiao Haochen with disdain. "You? A mere kid, what can you possibly do? Don't make things worse here."
However, Lin Wanqing seemed to have found a glimmer of hope. "Haochen, I believe in you. Please take a look at my grandfather."
Xiao Haochen approached the bedside, carefully checking Grandfather Lin's pulse and observing his complexion. After a moment, he furrowed his brow. "Grandfather Lin's condition is indeed very serious, but there is still a sliver of hope. I need some special herbs; they might alleviate his symptoms."
Lin Yaozu asked skeptically, "Really? Are you sure those herbs will help?"
Xiao Haochen nodded firmly. "I'm certain. These herbs are recorded in ancient Chinese medical texts and have certain efficacy for Grandfather Lin's condition."
As they discussed how to find the herbs, Lin Wanqing's cousin, Lin Yue, suddenly chimed in sarcastically, "Hmph, I think he just wants to show off in our Lin family. Maybe he's deliberately stalling for time to create an opportunity with Sister Wanqing."
Lin Wanqing shot an angry glare at Lin Yue. "Lin Yue, how can you say that? Haochen genuinely wants to help Grandpa."
Xiao Haochen ignored Lin Yue's mockery and earnestly wrote down the list of required herbs, handing it to Lin Wanqing. "Wanqing, some of these herbs are quite hard to find, but I know a place that might have them. Will you come with me?"
Without hesitation, Lin Wanqing nodded. "Yes, I'll go with you."
Seeing the two prepare to leave, Lin Yaozong expressed his concern. "Wait, just the two of you? Is that really okay? Maybe I should send a few people along."
Xiao Haochen declined. "No need, Uncle. Having too many people would be inconvenient. Wanqing and I will find the herbs and return as quickly as possible."
On the way out of the Lin family mansion, Xiao Haochen tightly held Lin Wanqing's hand. "Wanqing, don't worry. We will definitely find the herbs to cure Grandfather Lin."
Lin Wanqing leaned against Xiao Haochen's shoulder, tears shimmering in her eyes. "Haochen, thank you. I really don't know what I would do without you."
Meanwhile, within the Lin family, the disputes among its members continued unabated. Everyone was arguing fiercely over their own interests, completely ignoring the frail figure of Grandfather Lin lying on the hospital bed. This family conflict, sparked by his serious illness, seemed to have only just begun.
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