The elderly man hailed a taxi by the roadside and then took Wang Xiaoqiang back to his house to get money.

In the taxi, the elderly man closed his eyes to rest. It was unclear whether it was due to the emotional turmoil he had just experienced or another reason, but he looked very tired. His breathing was rapid and heavy, sounding like a bellows—it was rather frightening.

Since the elderly man was sitting in the front passenger seat, the taxi driver had a clear view of his distressed condition. Concerned, he asked, "Old man, do you feel unwell?"

The elderly man shook his head to indicate that he was okay.

Being able to spend 120,000 on a vase implies that the elderly man's status was certainly not ordinary. In Huagui County Town, he must be either wealthy or noble, which was indeed the case.

The elderly man lived in a quiet neighborhood. The community was small, with low-rise buildings and excellent greenery. The security appeared very formal and extremely tight.

When the taxi driver stopped outside the main gate to register, Wang Xiaoqiang glanced through the car window and noticed a signboard at the entrance that read: County Committee Family Courtyard.

After registering, the driver drove into the family courtyard and asked the elderly man for his address, but received no response.

Wang Xiaoqiang and Liu Juyi found this odd, just then they heard the driver exclaim in alarm and quickly brake the taxi, telling the others, "Quick, quick, call his family, the old man has had a sudden illness…"

At these words, Wang Xiaoqiang's heart skipped a beat. He was not a family member of the elderly man; how could he know his family's phone number? He told the driver, "We've just met the elderly man and didn't know him before."

While speaking, he pushed open the door and stepped out, walking up to the front window. He was startled, seeing the elderly man's face pale and purplish, drenched in cold sweat, limbs trembling—like a beached fish, giving the impression he was gasping for air.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang became anxious. He suddenly remembered that the elderly man had mentioned having a heart condition and had undergone bypass surgery. Although Wang Xiaoqiang was not knowledgeable in medicine, given the situation before him, he quickly surmised that the elderly man's heart condition had flared up.

The taxi driver, realizing that Wang Xiaoqiang and Liu Juyi were not family members of the elderly man, cleverly waved to a security guard at the gate and shouted loudly, "Comrade, come over quickly!"

There were two security guards at the main gate, one stationed outside and another responsible for registering inside. Hearing the taxi driver's urgent call, the security guard inside immediately ran over.

The taxi driver quickly explained the elderly man's condition to the security guard and then asked where the elderly man lived and whether the security office had his family's phone number.

Seeing the elderly man's critical condition, Wang Xiaoqiang had a flash of inspiration and thought to use Wood Element Spiritual Qi. Not versed in medicine but understanding that, as long as the heart disease wasn't congenital and was acquired, it would mostly relate to the decline of heart function.

Given the elderly man's situation, regardless of the type of disease, the evident dimming of his heart's vitality meant that treating with the vibrant Wood Element Spiritual Qi should alleviate the crisis.

With this thought, Wang Xiaoqiang handed the vase he was holding to Liu Juyi, and without a moment's hesitation, placed his right hand on the elderly man's right chest and began channeling Wood Element Spiritual Qi into his chest, directing it into his heart.

Recognizing the elderly man, the security guard also knew the building number where he lived. He immediately ran to the security booth, found the elderly man's home phone number, and dialed it.

Under the continuous flow of Wood Element Spiritual Qi from Wang Xiaoqiang, the elderly man's heart, which had momentarily stopped, began to beat again. As his heart function resumed, his breathing returned, and his previously graying and purplish complexion gradually improved.

The elderly man opened his eyes, saw Wang Xiaoqiang's right hand pressed against his chest, and immediately understood that it was him who had pulled him back from death's door. He looked at Wang Xiaoqiang incredulously and weakly said, "Thank you."

Seeing that the elderly man had come around, Wang Xiaoqiang let go of his hand. Being complete strangers, he felt he had done enough by rescuing him from mortal peril. He couldn't continue to channel Spiritual Qi to him indefinitely.

Just then, a woman in her forties ran from building number eight of the residential complex, frantic and worried, rushing to the front of the car, shouting heedlessly, "Dad, Dad..."

When she saw the old man leaning on the passenger seat, she pushed Wang Xiaoqiang aside, then threw herself on him, "Dad, Dad, are you alright?"

"I'm fine, Dad's fine, don't worry..." the old man said, turning his gaze toward Wang Xiaoqiang, "Today, I owe my life to this young man; otherwise, Dad would have been gone."

The old man's cardiac arrest had just occurred, leading to a sudden heart stoppage, a very critical situation, which no one could understand better than he could. Just when he felt unable to breathe and his consciousness was fading into darkness, a cool breath entered his chest, right into his heart, making him feel his heart start to beat again.

Then, the suffocation gradually disappeared, and his breath returned. Although he hadn't opened his eyes, he could feel a hand on his chest, and the cool breath was coming from that hand.

He thought a doctor had arrived, but he soon dismissed this thought, for no doctor could arrive that quickly, nor did modern medical methods perform such miracles. In his astonishment, he opened his eyes, and was even more astounded to see it was Wang Xiaoqiang's hand on his chest.

The old man was named Tang Mingyuan, and before he retired, he was the deputy head of Huagui County. Having lived a long life, he had never seen such a miraculous medical method, but having been in the bureaucracy for nearly fifty years, he had developed a calm composure. Despite his astonishment at Wang Xiaoqiang's "medical technique," he didn't inquire about it in front of so many people.

The woman who rushed over in a hurry was Tang Mingyuan's daughter, named Tang Xiaofei.

Seeing her father had survived the crisis and hearing him say that the young man standing before them had saved him, although somewhat incredulous, Tang Xiaofei grasped Wang Xiaoqiang's hand and gratefully said, "Young man, thank you."

Suddenly being thanked by a woman who looked dignified and charming, Wang Xiaoqiang felt a sense of accomplishment, especially since her hands, well-maintained, were soft and smooth, making the handshake rather comfortable.

Usually, Tang Mingyuan took a Heart-Saving Pill when he was ill. Although the emergency effect of the Heart-Saving Pill was fairly good, it was nothing compared to the Wood Element Spiritual Qi. After being saved by the Spiritual Qi, the old man not only recovered quickly, but the effects of the recovery were better.

His heart was now strong, his breathing steady, and his spirit and strength had completely returned, looking better than at any prior time. Then, he got out of the car, and when Tang Xiaofei went to assist him, he waved her off, "Xiaofei, pay the driver."

Tang Xiaofei was relieved to see her father seemingly unharmed and took out some money to pay the taxi driver.

Old Tang Mingyuan then led Wang Xiaoqiang and another person towards his home.

On the way, he introduced himself, saying only that his last name was Tang, his full name was Tang Mingyuan, and he was seventy-eight this year, retired and living at home. He did not mention anything about his illustrious past, introducing himself very modestly. He then asked Wang Xiaoqiang what his name was and inquired if Liu Juyi was his relative and where they lived.

The casual tone of the old man made him sound approachable and did not feel like an interrogation, but rather showed his down-to-earth nature.

Wang Xiaoqiang answered all the questions, and when Wang Xiaoqiang introduced Liu Juyi as his sister-in-law, the old man showed a slight expression of disappointment; until then, he had thought Wang Xiaoqiang and Liu Juyi were a couple! He thought the two looked well-matched, both talented and attractive.

The Tang family's living room was spacious and luxurious, exuding a sense of wealth. Outside the window on the balcony, there was a vase with a single Mo Orchid planted in it, exactly like the one Liu Juyi held in her hands.

After entering the living room, the old man did not rush to exchange any valuables but treated Wang Xiaoqiang and his companion as honored guests, offering them cigarettes and tea with great enthusiasm.

Wang Xiaoqiang noticed it was getting late and nearly dinner time; naturally, he was disinclined to stay longer. First, he politely acknowledged the old man's hospitality and then took the vase directly from Liu Juyi and handed it to the old man.

The old man received it and took it directly to the balcony, placed it next to the one already there, and upon close comparison, they were identical as if made from the same mold. He felt even more delighted.

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