Chapter 6: Unbelievable, My Good-for-Nothing Husband Actually Knows Medicine

Jiang Ruxue was stunned by this scene. That was the Third Mistress of the Qin family, a woman from the upper echelons of the elite social circles who usually held her head high above everyone else.

Even Jiang Ruxue herself could barely get a word in edgewise in her presence, yet such a noble woman had come personally to find a "good-for-nothing" like Lu Fan.

Looking at Lu Fan, he showed no signs of anxiety or fear; instead, he appeared calm and confident.

"Rest assured, for the sake of Sister Ziyu, I will try my best."

*Sister Ziyu?* He actually called her so intimately!

The Jiang family had nearly gone bankrupt a few years ago due to the Lin family's interference. Could Lu Fan be an informant planted by her? If that were true, he should have left before the bankruptcy, rather than waiting until the business failed to marry her. If he wasn't an informant, what exactly was his relationship with Lin Ziyu?

Jiang Ruxue was filled with questions. Thinking that she and Lu Fan were still in the middle of divorce proceedings, she felt that nothing must go wrong this month. Unable to set her mind at ease, she insisted on accompanying Lu Fan.

Lin Ziyu, aware that her junior brother had suffered many grievances in the Jiang family, crossed her arms and asked, "Miss Jiang, may I ask what your relationship is with Lu Fan?"

Jiang Ruxue had never wanted to acknowledge her connection to Lu Fan in front of outsiders, let alone during such a critical moment. She replied directly, "He is my friend. Since the Third Master is ill, it is only proper for a junior to come and pay a visit."

Lu Fan was not the least bit surprised by this answer. He suspected that even the term "ex-husband" was something Jiang Ruxue felt was beneath her. He didn't offer an explanation and simply got into the car.

Lin Ziyu smiled. "It's good that you're just friends. I was worried that a man as excellent as Mr. Lu might be snatched away by Miss Jiang."

Jiang Ruxue's expression changed. "What do you mean by that?"

Lin Ziyu hooked her arm through Lu Fan's right in front of Jiang Ruxue. "Exactly what you think. If you want to come along, Miss Jiang, there's no seat left for you in this car."

Jiang Ruxue watched as the car door closed automatically, and Lu Fan made no move to pull his arm away from that woman. A sharp pain tore through her chest as if her heart were being ripped apart, and the cold wind howled around her.

When did this good-for-nothing Lu Fan get involved with Lin Ziyu?

No wonder he agreed to the divorce; it turned out he had already found someone else. But soon, Jiang Ruxue dismissed this thought. After all, just yesterday, she had mentioned wanting chestnut cakes from a famous shop in the neighboring city, and he had driven five hours round trip to buy them for her. Clearly, Lu Fan was just playing hard to get.

How ridiculous. Did he think he could win her back by intentionally acting close to Lin Ziyu? He was just a man she had discarded—what kind of trouble could he possibly stir up?

But right now, the Third Master of the Qin family was more important than any romantic drama. If this country bumpkin Lu Fan were invited to treat him and something went wrong, the Jiang family would surely be implicated!

Jiang Ruxue had her own calculations. Shen Qianye had not brought in doctors under the name of the Jiang family. If Lu Fan succeeded, she could capitalize on a potential alliance between the Jiang and Shen families; if he failed, the Jiang family would remain untouched. It was only this insignificant chess piece, Lu Fan, who had disrupted the game by entering it unexpectedly. Seeing that things were going poorly, she notified her family to come over.

When Lu Fan arrived at the Qin residence, the household was in total chaos. The Third Master had coughed up blood, terrifying the elderly Matriarch, who clutched her prayer beads and begged the heavens to save her son.

Dr. Huo looked frantic, muttering to himself, "How can this be? It is clearly a tumor. This is a specialized drug developed by my team; it should have worked quickly!"

A steady male voice interrupted: "I told you before, the Third Master does not have a malignant tumor. The faster your drug takes effect, the greater the backlash on his body."

Shen Qianye wanted to offer a sarcastic remark, but the old lady had already turned toward Lu Fan. "Young man, do you really have a way to cure him?"

Lu Fan took out a sandalwood box. Lin Ziyu’s eyes lit up—she knew that as long as this *Guiyuan Pill* appeared, the situation was under control! It was one of their master’s most prized treasures. When she had left the mountain years ago, she had begged and pleaded until her master gave her one, only for her to waste it on someone who didn't deserve it.

Lu Fan took out a pill that looked like a white chocolate bean. "Have the Third Master take this."

Shen Qianye quickly interjected, "Absolutely not! Who knows what this unidentified, unbranded medicine is? The Third Master’s life is hanging by a thread. If something happens after he takes this, who will be held responsible?"

Dr. Huo also seized the opportunity: "Madam, the Third Master might just be detoxifying. My medicine is about to take effect. If you give him someone else's drugs now, the two might conflict, and I won't be able to help!"

The Matriarch was anxious and dared not risk using an unknown medication.

The Third Mistress spoke up: "I trust Mr. Lu. Please, go ahead and administer the medicine." Her husband was already in such a state; rather than waiting for his life force to drain away, she would rather gamble. At the very least, someone vouched for by Lin Ziyu and the Lin family couldn't be a fraud—no one would dare cross the Qin family like that.

"Very well," Lu Fan said, preparing to step forward.

Suddenly, the voice of Jiang Ruxue's father came from behind: "You must not!"

Having rushed over, Jiang’s father finally arrived. "Madam, Mistress, this Lu Fan is just a country bumpkin with no medical training! He has no parents, didn't even attend university—what could he possibly know about medicine? Letting the Third Master take his pills is pure murder!"

The Qin family members exchanged glances. The Matriarch asked, "So, you are familiar with him?"

Jiang’s father replied, "To be honest, this useless wretch is my daughter's ex-husband. If it weren't for the sake of the Third Master, I wouldn't be saying these things in front of you. He spent five years in my home, idle and good for nothing, living entirely off the Jiang family. My daughter only divorced him because he was a hopeless case. I never expected this scoundrel to harbor such malicious intentions after the divorce."

"I don't know what kind of tricks he used to deceive Miss Lin into vouching for him. If the Third Master really takes this medicine, it won't just be the Jiang family—the Lin family will be dragged down with him too!"

Lin Ziyu was furious. Her most beloved junior brother had been living like this in the Jiang family for years!

"You old fool, you are spouting nothing but lies! Jiang Ruxue, he worked like a beast for you for five years; don't you know what kind of person he is? If you have any conscience, speak the truth!"

Jiang Ruxue felt flustered. She had only wanted to distance herself from Lu Fan, but she hadn't expected her father to smear him so viciously. She didn't know how to respond. Her father urged her earnestly, "Daughter, tell them the truth. Don't let this little animal drag our Jiang family down!"

Jiang Ruxue closed her eyes. When she opened them again, they were cold and resolute. "Yes, I can testify. Lu Fan is a good-for-nothing who knows absolutely no medicine and does nothing but live off women!"

The box in Lu Fan's hand dropped to the floor. He crouched down to pick it up.

Seeing his lonely figure, Jiang Ruxue felt a pang of guilt. She thought that once she got Lu Fan out of the Qin residence, she would just give him a few million as compensation.

Lu Fan picked up the box and put the pill back inside. His voice remained steady: "Mistress Qin, I cannot argue with their fabrications. However, I must remind you: the Third Master has at most half a day left. This medicine will save him. Whether you use it or not is entirely up to you."