Chapter 486: Fake!

Interesting, their research institute is still working on researching this disease and doesn’t have any special medicine yet, yet somehow this medicine has already appeared on the market!

The question is, is this medicine real or fake?

“Can this medicine really cure the contagious disease outside?” Mrs. Jiang asked, her curiosity piqued as she stared at the box of medicine in her son-in-law’s hand.

“Of course it can! Otherwise, why would it be so expensive? This box costs dozens of yuan! I even had a coworker’s relative buy it from the pharmaceutical factory where they work. I heard this medicine is used by people at the top, and they usually don’t sell it on the market,” Wang Fugui said, his face full of confidence.

“So, there’s already medicine for this contagious disease? How come no one knows about it outside?” Mr. Jiang also asked, curious.

At this moment, Aunt Huang turned to Li Yiyi. “Yiyi, you’re part of the team researching this medicine. Have you heard anything about it?”

Li Yiyi gently shook her head and then glanced at the box of medicine in Wang Fugui’s hand. “Can I take a look at the box of medicine?”

Wang Fugui immediately nodded and handed the box of medicine to her.

After receiving the box, Li Yiyi took out a packet of medicine from inside. It looked like the granule powder used in the future for dissolving.

She opened it and smelled the powder inside, and as soon as she smelled it, she understood everything.

“This is just a package of detoxifying granules. It can’t cure the contagious disease outside,” Li Yiyi said, after examining the powder.

“How is that possible? The people who sold us the medicine said it could cure the contagious disease. They’ve done experiments on it,” Wang Fugui immediately became anxious, saying in a hurry.

Li Yiyi remained calm and explained, “The fact is, this is a detoxifying medicine, not a cure for any contagious disease. This medicine has nothing to do with the disease outside.”

Wang Fugui, hearing this, immediately became anxious, as he had spent a month’s wages to buy the medicine. He had thought this medicine could cure the contagious disease, only to realize he had been tricked.

“How could this happen? Did they lie to me?” He gritted his teeth and said.

“It’s not really a lie. The medicine is indeed real, but it has nothing to do with the contagious disease,” Li Yiyi added.

“Then I’ve been tricked! I bought this medicine because of the contagious disease, and now it can’t cure it? I’ve been scammed,” Wang Fugui said, gritting his teeth. “Fine, once I get back, I’m definitely going to settle the score with them.”

Li Yiyi looked at the packaging, which was quite exquisite. No wonder Wang Fugui was willing to spend so much money to buy it.

The packaging was so convincing that it seemed like it could indeed be a cure for the disease.

“Is this medicine sold a lot outside?” She suddenly raised her head and asked Wang Fugui.

“Probably, but I’m not sure. I heard from my coworker that many people want it, and now it’s almost sold out,” he replied.

Li Yiyi nodded and then returned the money Wang Fugui had spent on the medicine.

“You don’t need to, although the money is quite a lot—it’s a whole month’s salary—it’s nothing compared to the trouble we’ve caused everyone recently,” Wang Fugui insisted, refusing to take the money.

“Take it. It’s the thought that counts. You two haven’t been earning much, and I’m sure this money has taken up most of your wages, right?” Li Yiyi said, pressing the money into Jiang Huijing’s hands.

Jiang Huijing immediately looked at Wang Fugui nervously.

Seeing that they truly wanted to give the money, Wang Fugui didn’t refuse anymore. He quickly said to his nervous wife, “Since Sister-in-law gave it to us, let’s accept it.”

Upon hearing her husband’s words, Jiang Huijing finally put the money in her pocket.

Seeing this, Li Yiyi then looked at Wang Fugui again and said, “I have one more thing I’d like to ask you for help with. Would you be willing?”

Wang Fugui was surprised that he could help them and quickly replied, “Of course! Whatever I can do, I’ll help!”

Li Yiyi nodded and soon told him what she needed his help with.

“So that’s what it’s about. No problem, leave it to me. I’ll definitely find out which pharmaceutical factory this medicine came from. I’ll ask around carefully,” Wang Fugui said confidently, thinking it would be an easy task.

However, Li Yiyi wasn’t as optimistic. She believed that since someone dared to sell this medicine at this critical moment, they must have some background or capability, otherwise, they wouldn’t be so bold.

“Be careful. Since they dared to sell it, they must be a tough character. Just find out where it’s from, don’t get too involved, okay?” she warned, concerned that he might take unnecessary risks.

Wang Fugui wasn’t a fool. After hearing her advice, he immediately understood the potential danger behind it.

“Got it. I’ll be careful. Don’t worry,” he promised seriously.

After discussing the matter, the couple had dinner at the Jiang family’s house before heading back with the task.

The next morning, when Li Yiyi woke up and looked at the empty spot beside her, she realized that Jiang Hong hadn’t returned the previous night.

After feeling a little sorry for him, she quickly got up, brushed her teeth, washed her face, and had breakfast.

Half an hour later, she rode her bicycle and left the family compound.

When she arrived at the research institute half an hour later, everyone was still discussing something there.

Seeing their lively conversation, Li Yiyi walked over to listen.

She soon realized they were talking about the medicine, the same thing she already knew.

“Comrade Li, you’ve just arrived. You’re a traditional Chinese medicine expert, so you must know a lot about medicine. Can you help us check if this medicine can cure the contagious disease that’s spreading outside?” One of the researchers noticed her and called her over.