"This is your vehicle registration certificate, please keep it safe."

Li Jiandong took the certificate, got into the car happily, and turned to leave the transportation department.

Li Jiandong rode his brand new "Longfei" bicycle back to the courtyard where he lived. A group of neighbors had already gathered at the gate.

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He stopped with a big smile on his face, feeling very happy and proud.

"Li Jiandong, your new car is so beautiful."

a neighbor exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes."

“This is the most beautiful bicycle I have ever seen.”

Another neighbor joined the discussion.

Li Jiandong parked his bicycle in the courtyard and quickly became the focus of everyone's attention.

Everyone gathered around him and started talking about the new bicycle he bought.

Some people work in the medical industry and understand Li Jiandong's preference for a healthy lifestyle.

"I heard that this 'Longfei' brand bicycle has very good performance."

Lian Qiao said expectantly.

"Teacher, do you have a chance to show us its performance?"

Li Jiandong accepted Lian Qiao's request.

He thought it would be a good idea to show off the new bike in his neighborhood.

"Okay, let me adjust it a little bit."

Li Jiandong stood next to the bicycle and adjusted the seat and brakes to the appropriate positions.

Everyone looked at Li Jiandong intently, expecting him to perform.

Li Jiandong got on the bike, demonstrating his mastery of discernment and sense of balance in the medical field.

He steered the bicycle nimbly and quickly passed through the alleys in the courtyard.

Li Jiandong rode his brand new "Longfei" bicycle from the courtyard toward the bustling neighborhood.

On the road, he felt the long-lost scenery and lively crowds, and rode happily all the way.

At this moment, he noticed a burst of discussion behind him.
He looked back and saw several neighbors following him, observing his new bike curiously.

Li Jiandong was fully aware that he was receiving attention from his neighbors, and he felt proud and satisfied.

"Wow, look at that beautiful bike."

"Yeah, I can't help but want to buy one."

"Alas, Li Jiandong is so lucky."

"Not only is he a great doctor, but he can also afford such a high-end bicycle."

"Li Jiandong's new bicycle looks pretty good, but it must be expensive, right?"

Jia Zhang couldn't hide her jealousy and deliberately raised this question.

Li Jiandong didn't pay any attention to Jia Zhangshi. Li Jiandong decided to show off his superb cooking skills and started making fragrant five-spice smoked fish.

The kitchen was filled with the smell of various spices. Li Jiandong took a deep breath and felt the delicious aroma.

He took out a fresh fish and gently used a blade to make thin cuts on the fish so that the flavor could better absorb.

Then he mixed peppercorns, garlic, star anise and other spices and spread them evenly over the fish.

Li Jiandong carefully put the cooked fish into the preheated oven.

As the fire heats up, the spice blend gradually takes effect, emitting waves of enticing aroma.

During the whole process, Li Jiandong operated attentively and meticulously.

Every step must be accurate and he sets extremely high standards for himself.

He hopes to showcase his talent through food and win recognition and appreciation from others.

The kitchen was filled with a rich and tempting aroma, "Wow, it smells so good."

While Li Jiandong was concentrating on cooking, Zhang Yun came downstairs and returned home early.

He smelled the fragrance and couldn't wait to walk into the kitchen, where he saw the spiced smoked fish that Li Jiandong was carefully making.

"Master, is this your new dish?"

“It looks amazing.”

“I can’t wait to taste it.”

Zhang Yun said excitedly.

Li Jiandong stood up with a smile, his satisfaction clearly visible on his face.

He looked at his apprentice affectionately and felt Zhang Yun's appreciation for his talent.

“Yes, this is my latest creation.”

"You will understand my intentions after you taste it."

Zhang Yun sat down and waited expectantly.

The gentle and hot fire gradually releases the best flavor of the fish.

The kitchen seemed to have turned into a gourmet kingdom, and everyone was immersed in the tempting aroma.

Finally, when the smoked fish was finished, Li Jiandong put it on a plate and handed it to Zhang Yun.

Li Jiandong is looking forward to his apprentice's first taste.

Zhang Yun picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth. In an instant, the five-spice smoked fish blossomed with wonderful flavor on his taste buds.

"Master, this is so delicious."
"You are indeed a versatile person. Not only are you an excellent doctor, but you are also an excellent cook." In the yard, the aroma of spiced smoked fish filled the air, like a charming breeze, attracting everyone's attention and appetite.

Suddenly, Jia Zhang walked into the kitchen door. She frowned and looked with dissatisfaction at the people who were tasting the smoked fish made by her husband Li Jiandong.

She felt a twinge of jealousy and resentment.

"Li Jiandong, you really go too far."

“How do you make such delicious dishes?”

"Does your happiness have to bring benefits to the whole yard?"

Jia Zhang spoke to Li Jiandong in a sarcastic tone.

Li Jiandong raised his head and saw Jia Zhang with some surprise.

He was surprised and said, "My dear, why do you say that? It's just an ordinary dish."

Jia Zhang sneered, "Ordinary? Look at the expressions and reactions of those people in the yard.

"How long has it been since they tasted such delicious food?"

“And you can do it easily.”

Seeing this, Lian Qiao hurried forward to rescue Li Jiandong.

"Sister Jia, Master doesn't make delicious food to show off or to envy others."

"He just hopes to bring happiness and satisfaction to everyone with his craft."

Zhang Yun also said.

"Sister Jia, fish is a nutritious food. Master used the five-spice smoked method just to better preserve the freshness and taste of the fish, not to show off."

However, after hearing what Lian Qiao and Zhang Yun said, Jia Zhang did not respond.

She glanced at the expressions of the people in the yard who were enjoying the food, and her heart was filled with dissatisfaction and envy. Li Jiandong walked into the warehouse, and his sight was immediately attracted by a trace of rats. He frowned, and a feeling of dissatisfaction and annoyance rose in his heart.

He approached the trace and observed it carefully.

The entire warehouse smelled of damp and decay.

Li Jiandong looked around and found bitten cartons and damaged packaging bags everywhere, which were obviously caused by rats.

This made Li Jiandong very unhappy.

He had put a lot of effort into building a traditional Chinese medicine store, but rats had actually broken into it. With a surge of determination in his heart, he decided to solve the problem himself.

Li Jiandong immediately left the warehouse and returned to his laboratory.

He looked through various books and materials, looking for methods and recipes for making rat poison.

After some searching and comparison, Li Jiandong began to make rat poison.

He sourced various herbs, essential oils, and other special ingredients and combined them perfectly based on his knowledge of the future.

Li Jiandong was operating with great concentration, his hands were full of the smell of medicinal herbs and oil stains.

Time passed minute by minute, and he was like a diligent scientist working hard in the laboratory.

Finally, a bottle of special rat poison was completed.

Li Jiandong carefully poured the medicine into a glass container and sealed the bottle cap to prevent the medicine from leaking out.

Full of anticipation and excitement, Li Jiandong walked back to the warehouse.

He placed the bottle of special rat poison in a corner and watched the exit where the rats were. The warehouse in the courtyard was quiet and peaceful. The sun shone through the window, illuminating a piece of meat on the ground.
Jia Zhang accidentally walked into the warehouse and her eyes were attracted by the piece of meat.

She was filled with greed, looking at the piece of meat mixed with rat poison, and her heart was filled with desire for delicious food.
Li Jiandong did not notice that the meat had been tampered with.

He is busy every day checking the effectiveness of special rat poison, hoping to completely solve the rat problem.

Jia Zhang carefully took the meat away and quickly hid it.

She began to think about how to make this piece of meat into a delicious dish to enjoy.

The courtyard was so quiet that the only sounds could be heard: the chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Li Jiandong was busy between the store and the laboratory and was completely unaware of what was happening in the warehouse.

Jia Zhang's mouth was watering as she imagined all sorts of dishes.

She considered marinating the meat or making a stew, or cooking it as a delicious roast.

As her thoughts flew, Jia Zhang even smelled the tempting aroma of the meat.

Several hours passed by unknowingly, and Li Jiandong returned to the warehouse to check the effectiveness of the special rat poison again.

He frowned immediately when he saw that the warehouse floor was empty.

"Have the mice been eaten?"

Li Jiandong was full of doubts.

He looked around but found no new traces.

Li Jiandong suddenly remembered that he had not heard about the effectiveness of the special rat poison during the previous inspection, so he decided to make another batch.

At this time, Jia Zhang quietly covered the place where the meat was hidden to hide the traces.

She smiled secretly in congratulation, "I haven't been able to eat good food for so many days, and finally I got a bargain."

Jia Zhang cautiously retreated from the warehouse, her face filled with pride and satisfaction.

Jia Zhang carefully came to the Jia family's kitchen, and she noticed that the smell here was completely different from that in the warehouse.

The smell of various spices in the air made her take a deep breath involuntarily, as if she was in a busy vegetable market.

She picked up the knife and began to chop the vegetables, cutting them into even, thin slices.

She quietly put the piece hidden in the meat into the pot with great pride.

She also chopped the small pieces of chicken thigh meat into small pieces.

Accompanied by the sound of kitchen knives colliding with chopping boards, Jia Zhang was immersed in the bustling and noisy kitchen.

Soups require a variety of seasonings to add flavor, and these seasonings are one of the benefits that Jia Zhang stole from the warehouse.

Jia Zhang exuded confidence and satisfaction, and she believed that this soup would become a grand and wonderful banquet.

The flames leaped and danced happily in the big iron pot.

A fine but powerful vapor floated above, mixed with a rich and fragrant aroma.

With swift and deft gestures, Jia Zhang quietly dropped drops of the mouth-watering soup ingredients into the pot, dancing with the stew.

The temperature and time are her focus, and she always controls the whole process with carefulness and concentration.

This is a family kitchen where dinner is being prepared in a hurry.

A small iron pot beside the fireplace was boiling soup, giving off an enticing aroma. In the Jia family restaurant, the whole family had already sat together and started to taste the delicacy.

The aroma of the dishes fills the entire restaurant, making people salivate.

Jia Zhang lowered her head and quietly enjoyed this sudden moment of happiness.

"Grandma, this dish is so delicious."

Jia Dongxu took the initiative to praise the stew made by Jia Zhang.

He kept eating with big mouthfuls while praising.

"Yes. It's absolutely delicious."

Jia Dongxu's son also praised
When Jia Zhang heard the words of praise, her heart was filled with pride and satisfaction.

She looked at her son and grandson, who were enjoying the feast.

The table was filled with a variety of dishes, all delicious and fragrant.
The whole family was intoxicated by the unprecedented richness and deliciousness.

They gathered together to chat and laugh, it was warm and joyful.

However, halfway through the meal, Jia Zhang, Jia Dongxu and their son Bang Geng suddenly showed abnormal behavior.

Their faces turned pale and they foamed at the mouth.

This sudden situation plunged the whole family into panic and anxiety.

Wang Huaiyun rushed to the hospital. She watched her family go crazy and frantically looked for ways to treat them.

The doctors and nurses surrounded Jia Zhang, Jia Dongxu and Jia Dongxu's son Banggeng, and were helpless for a moment.

Wang Huaiyun’s mood is indescribable.

She felt extremely helpless. She was worried about the safety of her family and anxiously asked the doctor about the situation.

"Doctor, what happened to them?"

"Why did they suddenly become like this?"

Wang Huaiyun asked anxiously.

The doctor replied solemnly: "Based on their symptoms, it is very likely caused by poisoning."

"We need to perform emergency treatments such as gastric lavage, enema and infusion as soon as possible to help them remove the poison from their bodies."

“However, these treatments all come at a cost.”

"If you agree to treat me, please pay fifteen dollars first."

"Wang Huaiyun's heart sank when she heard the high cost of treatment."

"As an ordinary housewife, she cannot easily afford such a huge expense."

"Fifteen dollars..." (End of this chapter)