On the road, An Qi borrowed Zhou Jiajia's phone to call her mother and give her the news that she had woken up.

On hearing that her daughter had awoken, An's mother was overjoyed; she immediately sent people to prepare for a celebration to welcome An Qi home and dispel any bad luck.

Upon arriving in front of An Qi's home, Lin Yifan got out of the car and personally escorted An Qi inside.

While passing through the gate, they crossed over a fire basin; the basin symbolized burning off any bad luck from the sick person, praying that the patient would never be plagued by misfortune again.

Although it was a superstitious practice, its intention was good.

The moment they stepped through the gate, An's father and mother came over and took their beloved daughter from Lin Yifan's hands.

They had not seen An Qi's smile or her eyes for a long time and missed them deeply, more than anyone else present, a testament perhaps to a parent's love for their own flesh and blood.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries and a quick check, An's father and mother finally settled their anxious hearts.

"Mom and Dad, the reason I was able to wake up is all thanks to Yifan's efforts. Without him, I fear I wouldn't have long to live," An Qi mentioned Lin Yifan in front of her parents, her intention clear.

"Mr. Lin, we are deeply grateful to you for repeatedly risking your life to save our An Qi. We have nothing with which to repay you. If you take a fancy to our daughter, please, marry her. We believe that's what she desires as well," said An's mother.

An's mother, filled with gratitude, felt the two were well-matched and that their union would be heaven-made.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mrs. An Chairwoman, but my situation is somewhat complicated. I'm not sure if you mind your treasure enduring some hardship with me?" Lin Yifan asked tentatively.

"An Qi knows about you and Jiajia, right? She doesn't mind, so why should we? Besides, entrusting An Qi to you gives us peace of mind," An's mother replied.

She had long guessed that there was something between Lin Yifan and Zhou Jiajia but had not exposed it; and since Zhou Jiajia had been very kind to them, almost like a second daughter, having both daughters live together was not something they would object to.

"Then I am relieved," Lin Yifan responded.

He did not bring up Su Qingqing and Xiao Fang, fearing that it might be too much for the increasingly frail elderly couple to handle.

After resolving An Qi's marital matters, An's mother pointed to the beautiful woman next to Zhou Jiajia, whom she had never met, and curiously inquired, "Who is this?"

"Mrs. An Chairwoman, let me introduce you. This is my senior sister, called Xiao Fang. You can just call her Miss Xiao Fang," Lin Yifan introduced.

"Oh! So it's Miss Xiao Fang. She is truly exquisitely beautiful, a phoenix among people!" An's mother exclaimed with admiration.

Xiao Fang's beauty was extraordinary and unmatched by any other young woman present, which truly surprised her. She had thought her daughter was the most beautiful woman in the world, but there was someone even more beautiful, proving there's always someone better.

"Mrs. An Chairwoman, you flatter me too much. I am but a mere mortal with nothing special about me," Xiao Fang modestly responded with a blush on her face.

Being praised this way for the first time made her somewhat shy; moreover, she was excited.

Since this was an acknowledgment of her beauty and women deeply care about others' opinions, she was overjoyed to receive such an honor.

"I think you are simply too modest, hehe!" An's mother smiled kindly, unimpressed by the modesty.

"Honestly, Senior Sister Xiaofang, you shouldn't be so modest," Zhou Jiajia teased the shy beauty, eliciting laughter all around.

"How am I as good as you all say?" Xiaofang became even shyer due to their teasing, almost too embarrassed to face anyone!

"Alright, stop teasing Senior Sister Xiaofang now. Look, she's blushing like a little rabbit and too shy to even show her face," Lin Yifan intervened persuasively.

His comparison was so apt that it triggered a roar of laughter from everyone, and no one teased Xiaofang after that.

Once it had quieted down, An Qi asked with concern, "Dad! How's your illness?"

"The same as always, good at times and bad at others; it seems my days are numbered," An's father mocked himself, having lost all hope.

"Dad, don't be so negative, you can surely live to a ripe old age," An Qi comforted.

She had a reason for saying this; one of the reasons she had gone to the Cultivation World to cultivate was to help prolong her parents' lives so they could live longer than ordinary people.

"Haha, my dear daughter, you don't need to comfort me, I know my own condition best," An's father replied.

Seeing this, Lin Yifan felt it was his duty as An Family's future son-in-law to lend a hand and save An Zheng; especially since he was now proficient in alchemy and could cure many diseases that modern medicine couldn't, including serious ailments like heart disease.

He then offered, "Chairman An, may I take your pulse? I've studied medicine and am skilled at treating all kinds of complex diseases. I believe I can be of help."

"Oh? Brother Lin, you have this skill too? Why have I never heard you mention it before?" An Zheng inquired curiously.

He had known of his heart condition for a while, but Lin Yifan had never offered help until now, which made him suspicious of his motives.

Was it because he had agreed to let his daughter marry him, and now he was offering help out of gratitude? This question could only be answered by Lin Yifan.

Aware of An Zheng's doubts, Lin Yifan responded, "I've only learned it recently, please don't misunderstand, Chairman An."

"Oh! I see. That's great then. Could you please check this old man and see how long I have left?" An Zheng said, extending his hand willingly.

Lin Yifan wasted no time, gently pressing his hand on An Zheng's pulse before closing his eyes, utilizing his Cultivation Power to thoroughly examine the serious ailments within An Zheng's body.

After a complete examination, he discovered problems with An Zheng's heart and lungs. The lung issues were likely due to years of smoking.

Thinking of smoking reminded him of his own father, who was also a heavy smoker; his lungs must have been damaged by the harmful substances in the smoke. This was a serious issue that could lead to danger, so once he finished here, he needed to check on his own father.

After the examination, Lin Yifan opened his eyes, removed his hand, then furrowed his brows and fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, An Zheng knew his condition must be very serious, possibly beyond treatment.

"Yifan! How is it? Is there hope for my father's illness?" An Qi asked anxiously.

The expression on Lin Yifan's face gave her a bad feeling, and she was genuinely worried that her father might not have long to live.

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