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Assassinating Han Long was something Qin Fang had planned for a while. Although it wasn't extremely urgent, there was absolutely no room for any neglect.

This man had managed to hold his position securely for years, with a bounty so high it made others envious, yet he was still living well. Saying he had no skills was an impossibility.

The difficulty of accomplishing this task was certainly significant, but Qin Fang still had great confidence in pulling it off...

For now, though, Qin Fang would temporarily set this matter aside and take care of it when he visited the Qu Family.

The reason being—Old Madame Qu had woken up!

After three or four days of rest, Old Madame Qu, who had been dragged back from The Gates of Hell, had finally regained consciousness. Her body had grown much stronger, and she now had a much healthier complexion.

This was entirely thanks to Qin Fang's efforts, a contribution that could not be erased!

This was also why the Qu Family, although aware of the slight indirect connection between Qu Yuanliang's car accident and Qin Fang, did not make any trouble for him.

The awakening of Old Madame Qu brought immense joy to the Qu Family, including Qin Fang's mother, Qin Qing, who embraced the old woman tightly. The mother and daughter were lost in tears...

Twenty years—a span of time that was not short. Her youngest daughter had left home, cutting off all contact. The old woman had missed her deeply in her heart, and much of her illness was likely caused by longing for her daughter. Even at the brink of death, her only wish was to see her youngest daughter one last time...

She had believed all hope was lost. When her consciousness became entirely blurred, her youngest daughter had yet to appear before her, and she had almost given up all desire to live...

But just as she was about to abandon hope, she seemed to hear a voice in her mind calling out to her, saying, "Your daughter has returned, your daughter has returned." This gave her a renewed sense of hope and increased her will to survive, enabling Qin Fang to pull her back...

Overall, though, without Qin Fang's miraculous medical arts, no matter how strong her will to live was, she would have still crossed through The Gates of Hell, never to return.

Inside the VIP ward at Saint Mary's Hospital.

The room was already packed with people, and even the corridor outside was congested. Only when doctors and nurses passed by would a narrow path be cleared for them.

Elder Master Qu had been staying at the hospital for several days, always accompanying his wife as her condition improved but remained unconscious. The brothers Qu Zhenhang and Qu Zhenyu, along with their respective wives, sons, daughters, and other family members, had all gathered. The only person absent was Qu Yuanliang, who had yet to wake up from his car accident.

Nevertheless, since Qu Yuanliang was also hospitalized at Saint Mary's, he could be considered present in terms of proximity.

The entire Qu Family had shown up, though there were a few individuals whose presence stood out—naturally, it was Qin Fang's family.

Qin Fang's mother, Qin Qing, while technically part of the Qu Family, personally no longer acknowledged that connection. The only family member she recognized was the old woman lying in bed.

As for the men of the Qu Family, she refused to acknowledge any of them, from her biological father, Elder Master Qu, to her two brothers—and even more so the younger generations of nephews and nieces.

The root of this estrangement lay in the overwhelming heartbreak caused by these individuals.

The Qu men were also rather helpless regarding this. Back then, their reactions had indeed been extreme, and their hostility toward Qin Tiannan had been the strongest.

If Qin Tiannan's disappearance had any connection to the Qu Family, it would undoubtedly have been orchestrated by these men. Qin Qing's inability to forgive them was, therefore, unsurprising.

Qin Fang was naturally present as well, standing silently beside Tang Feifei. He hadn't joined the cluster of Qu Family members, let alone engaged in conversation with them.

"Qin Fang, come here..."

Suddenly, Qin Qing beckoned to Qin Fang, indicating that Old Madame Qu wanted to see her grandson. Regardless of their circumstances, Old Madame Qu was Qin Qing's only acknowledged relative, and Qin Fang didn't want to disappoint her, so he led Tang Feifei by the hand and walked over.

The Qu Family members instinctively parted to make way for Qin Fang and Tang Feifei, their gazes filled with various emotions directed at Qin Fang.

There were expressions of astonishment, confusion, bafflement, and curiosity...

Especially among the younger Qu generation, their expressions were notably peculiar upon seeing Qin Fang.

"Mom, this is my son, Qin Fang. And this is his wife, Feifei... Qin Fang, Feifei, quickly, address your grandmother!"

As her son approached, Qin Qing introduced Qin Fang to Old Madame Qu while urging him to greet her.

"Grandmother..."

"Grandmother..."

Since his mother had spoken, Qin Fang couldn't defy her decision. He and Tang Feifei called out in unison.

"Ah~~ Good, good, good..."

Old Madame Qu was visibly delighted, her gaze brimming with excitement. She stared at her tall, handsome grandson Qin Fang and at the equally exquisite and fine-looking Tang Feifei beside him. Her heart was filled with joy...

Old Madame Qu had plenty of grandsons and granddaughters, but she only had one grandson from her daughter's side—Qin Fang. Moreover, it was her first time meeting him in twenty years. How could she not adore him?

This was without even factoring in Qin Fang's life-saving efforts in pulling her back from The Gates of Hell. Including that, her fondness for him was boundless.

She was also aware that her own grandson, Qu Yuanliang, had wronged Qin Fang. When she learned that Qu Yuanliang was hospitalized due to a car accident, she didn't hesitate to scold him with, "Serves him right."

After all, no one knows their family better than themselves.

Though Old Madame Qu's health had long been poor, like Elder Master Qu, she understood many things in her heart, and her clarity was remarkable.

She was well aware of Qu Yuanliang's patterns of behavior. The conflict with his cousin Qin Fang might have been triggered by coincidence, but if not for his narrow-mindedness and inability to tolerate grievances, the situation would never have escalated to its current state.

This was why she leaned more toward supporting Qin Fang...

Perhaps this was also rooted in guilt for how her daughter had been wronged all those years ago. After all, two decades of hardship were not difficult to imagine.

The once-famous "Hong Kong Goddess" Qu Qing was now a somewhat frail-looking middle-aged woman. While she still retained traces of charm, the aura of sorrow she carried was impossible to disguise.

"Qing'er, come home..."

Looking at her daughter, her grandson, and his future wife, the old woman contemplated briefly before speaking with heartfelt emotion. "Back then, we wronged both you and Xiao Qin. Your father and I have always regretted it..."

Had the Qu Family not fiercely opposed it back then, perhaps none of the subsequent events would have occurred. There would have been no twenty-year estrangement, and her daughter wouldn't have endured those years of hardship. She had long regretted this and hoped for her daughter's return.

"Mom, please stop... Qin Fang and I will stay at the Qu Family home to celebrate the New Year with you. As for everything else, I don't want to hear about it anymore!"

Qin Qing regarded her mother with a face full of guilt, responding with such words.

Her sentiment was clear: she would spend the New Year with her mother, but this did not mean she forgave anyone else or wished to pursue the family's sordid history.

Since her mother had already made up her mind, Qin Fang could say nothing further. This was, after all, part of their plan for some time. He wasn't caught off guard by this, so he simply remained silent.

"Ah... as long as that's the case!"

Old Madame Qu's expression lightened slightly upon hearing that, though the disappointment in her eyes was still evident. She understood that her daughter hadn't yet let go of old resentments.

With Qin Qing's words setting the tone, the subsequent arrangements were straightforward. The Qu Family promptly began planning Old Madame Qu's discharge from the hospital...

Old Madame Qu's condition was now basically recovered. Though her life expectancy might not be long, she no longer needed to stay in the hospital. In fact, she could even get out of bed and take a few simple steps.

The Qu Family's estate on the hill was spacious, with an excellent environment and fresh air—a place far more suitable for elderly convalescence.

Furthermore, the Qu Family had private doctors and servants to take care of her. Apart from lacking the advanced equipment of the hospital, everything else was more than adequate.

Since Old Madame Qu had recovered and had no ailments troubling her anymore, the hospital, while marveling at her condition, also had no objections to her discharge...

After all, her miraculous recovery was credited to Qin Fang, the young genius doctor. Many physicians had witnessed his extraordinary skills. Now knowing Qin Fang was her grandson and would stay for the New Year, the hospital staff felt no concern. With someone more skilled than their best medical team around, what could go wrong?

In fact, earlier, when Qin Fang had been present, the hospital's deputy director had approached him and inquired whether he would be willing to serve as a visiting specialist at Saint Mary's Hospital. The arrangement wouldn't require him to work often—just treat a few patients occasionally—with substantial compensation...

Of course, Qin Fang outright declined this proposal.

For one thing, he didn't care about the money. For another, he lacked the time...

Not to mention that most of Saint Mary's patients were either wealthy elites or privileged playboys like Qu Yuanliang. Qin Fang had no intention of helping them recover; he was already kind enough not to "teach them a lesson." Treating their illnesses? Forget about it...

The Qu Family was well aware of Qin Fang's medical prowess, just as the hospital was.

"Xiao Qin..."

Sure enough, before long, Qu Zhenhang took the initiative to approach Qin Fang, seemingly intent on building rapport with his talented nephew.

"Mr. Qu, we don't seem to be very familiar with each other, do we? Hearing you call me that sends shivers down my spine. Just use my name—it feels more natural,"

But before Qu Zhenhang could speak, Qin Fang cut him off abruptly, his tone playful but sharp, causing Qu Zhenhang's face to freeze awkwardly...

Others might not understand what Qu Zhenhang was up to, but Qin Fang saw through it immediately. His son, Qu Yuanliang, was still in a coma. Although not in life-threatening condition, there was no telling when he might wake up. Qu Zhenhang was surely trying to convince Qin Fang to help treat him...(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly rankings. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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