Gu's father swallowed the medicine in one gulp, then immediately curled up on the bed and didn't move. Everyone watched his expression nervously. If it didn't work, the ambulance would arrive soon and nothing bad would happen.

But the hope of a cure has diminished even further; how heartbroken the small business owner must be.

Gu Xixi also observed, and even took out her phone's memo to record her father's reaction. Gu's father was in so much pain that everyone looked away after less than a minute, unable to bear watching any longer.

Gu Xixi shed tears, but her rationality prevented her from looking away; these records might still be of great use.

The ambulance arrived 20 minutes later. In those 20 minutes, Mr. Gu went from groaning in pain to being almost silent. His body no longer tensed up from the pain; he simply lay comfortably on the bed.

It seems to be working.

The others went to lead the way for the medical staff, and Gu Xixi went to get a handkerchief for her father to wipe his face. However, in the short time it took her to go to the bathroom, she found that her father had already fallen asleep.

She reached out and checked his breathing; he was still alive. She breathed a sigh of relief.

When the medical staff arrived, they nervously entered the room to check the vital signs and then lifted the patient into the ambulance.

Gu Xixi walked out and whispered to the others, "My dad seems to have recovered and fallen asleep, but it would be better to go to the hospital for a check-up to put our minds at ease. Jiang Xi, you and Uncle Yang should go back and rest first. I'll let you know everything."

Jiang Xi and Yang Kaishun immediately agreed. The medical staff had already come downstairs. Gu Xixi led everyone downstairs, closed the supermarket door, and she, Zhao Jing, and Xu Yi got into the car together. Jiang Xi and Yang Kaishun then went home.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the doctor immediately ran with the emergency room staff to conduct examinations, while everyone waited outside. After a while, the doctor came out with a slightly puzzled expression.

"You're a family member, right? Since you brought the patient here, you should already know about your father's condition. Generally speaking, patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer don't want to hear others talking. They feel annoyed by noise, and they may also be confused and unable to speak clearly when the disease is flaring up."

“But when I examined your father just now, he answered my questions fluently and said that his stomach pain was gone, as if nothing was wrong. You may not know, but your father's condition is at this stage, the pain shouldn't be suppressed so easily... So what medicine did you give him? Can you show me?”

The medicine seems to be working too well.

As a pancreatic cancer treatment expert, he immediately sensed something was amiss and hoped that a real solution to pancreatic cancer could be found among ordinary people. He didn't want to miss even the slightest possibility.

That's why I specifically asked, just in case.

Gu Xixi, Xu Yi, and Zhao Jing exchanged a glance, both surprised. It was only the first dose of medicine, and the effect was already so good. Were they really that lucky?

Or is it that the skilled physician from that parallel world possesses such extraordinary medical abilities, perhaps even surpassing Hua Tuo (a legendary Chinese physician)?

It seemed there was real hope; the expressions on their faces softened, and they felt much more at ease.

Faced with the doctor's earnest gaze, Gu Xixi thought for a moment and then shook her head. "I'm sorry, doctor, I didn't bring the medicine with me. I'll take a look at it when I bring my dad for his next check-up."

Whether or not it can be viewed should be discussed with Chu Feng first, and the relevant personnel should study it before making a decision, since they are all products from parallel worlds.

However, the fact that it was so effective made her very happy. As expected of a world that produced such a peerless medical book, their level of expertise was indeed high.

Hearing this, the doctor could only nod. "Okay, let's exchange contact information then. Please let me know when you get the medicine next time. Thank you! Also, I suggest that your father come in for a check-up every week to see how effective the medicine is."

"Okay, thank you, doctor." Gu Xixi watched the doctor leave before following the nurses to push her father back to his ward. She then sent a message to Chu Feng to inquire about the matter.

Since Mr. Gu was asleep, they didn't disturb him and everyone sat in chairs waiting.

When Gu's mother arrived, she was covered in sweat and had tears in her eyes. "Xixi, is your father alright? Why didn't you call to tell me?"

"Mom. I forgot because nothing was wrong. I was planning to come back soon. The Chinese medicine I got seems to be working very well. There should be hope."

Even just the effect of inhibiting the progression of the disease is very good.

Gu Xixi held her down, comforted her, and quickly distanced herself. "By the way, Mom, what's the situation with the demolition now?" she asked. Gu's mother went into the ward to take a look before coming out.

"Of course, everyone agreed. The government provided housing in the form of newly developed apartments nearby, and they were even villas, at prices that were relatively high for the area, far exceeding everyone's expectations."

"The housing vouchers they give out are for this area. The average price of other houses is relatively high. Moreover, almost every household in this area has two floors. In the end, you can buy the best house in the same area. Even if you buy two average houses, you can sell one and cover the renovation costs and increase your savings. So no one would refuse such a good deal."

Gu's mother explained that she wasn't worried about passersby overhearing, since the matter was public knowledge.

"Of course, there were a few troublemakers who were greedy and wanted to cause trouble. They even wanted to raise the price. The staff immediately said that they could not expropriate or demolish their homes, but could stay and work on the archaeology together. They could go out once every six months, as long as they were willing to be controlled. They immediately became subservient and agreed."

Gu Xixi laughed too, "Serves you right!"

"So what about our family? Did we choose tickets or a house?" Mr. Gu suddenly asked, startling everyone. He stood at the door of the ward as if nothing had happened.

Everyone: !!

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I feel great all over now, and I don't hurt at all. I'm even in a good mood. Xixi, go get some more of that medicine. It's good to be comfortable before you die."

Gu Xixi was so angry she laughed; he was quite easygoing.

Chu Feng called to say he was already at the hospital entrance, so the group immediately went downstairs, got into the car, and followed Chu Feng back to the supermarket. Chu Feng took the dregs from the medicine he had just brewed to the hospital for a checkup.

They also took a packet of the remaining two doses of medicine, which they hadn't used yet, and brought them with them.

The medical staff he brought performed a blood test on Gu's father before leaving. Gu Xixi then went to finish brewing the remaining medicine, intending for her father to continue drinking it that evening.

Gu's mother took matters into her own hands, saying, "Go and rest for a while, just tell me how to cook it."

Gu Xixi explained the method of brewing the medicine once, and stayed by her side without leaving. Gu's mother brewed the medicine and waited for the water to boil before continuing to explain, "Our family also chose a villa, 120 square meters, on the first floor, with an entrance garden. Your Aunt Wang and Uncle Wang's family chose a first-floor apartment in the building next door. We will still be neighbors in the future. The keys and property certificates will be issued tomorrow."

Gu Xixi nodded and looked out the window. Sure enough, everyone looked cheerful, and some had already started tidying up their homes.

She opened her phone and found a news notification that started with the name of her neighborhood. When she opened it, she was surprised to find that it was trending on social media.

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