Chapter 7: Treating the Illness, Quacks Do More Harm Than Good

Of course, she feared death, but she knew all too well that the Luo family feared it even more.

Luo cursed through gritted teeth, taking two quick steps to close the distance, whispering harshly, “Don’t forget, if I hadn’t switched you back then, would you have lived as a young lady for fifteen years? Your very life is because of me. You owe me a lifetime of repayment, and it’s never enough.”

Qin Hanxiao met Luo’s gaze coldly. “We both know why you switched daughters back then. If it hadn’t been for the coincidence of Madam Qin giving birth at the same time, you would have discarded or strangled your own biological daughter long ago. If you persist with your schemes and entanglements, I don’t mind going to Madam Qin right now to reunite your whole family—neatly and completely.”

Luo’s eyes reddened with fury and fear as she clenched her jaw. But deep down, she dreaded Qin Hanxiao’s threat of an all-or-nothing confrontation. “Ungrateful wretch. If I had known you were this venomous, I would have truly strangled you back then.”

Qin Hanxiao threw back a cold retort, “Try me,” then briskly walked away.

She was neither Luo’s daughter nor Madam Qin’s. They neither bore nor raised her. She owed no one anything.

Watching Qin Hanxiao’s swift retreat, Luo nearly bit through her own teeth. Such a heavy lever in Qin Hanxiao’s hands was like an invisible blade hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment.

No, she must find a way to silence her.

Afraid to confront Qin Cuitui, Luo returned home to discuss with her husband. Qin Hanxiao had to be permanently silenced.

Unaware of Luo’s plotting, Qin Hanxiao headed quickly to Dr. Chen’s clinic.

Dr. Chen was busy, but instructed an attendant to prepare medicine for her.

Qin Hanxiao asked the attendant, “Do you know where I can buy silver needles for acupuncture?”

The attendant looked at her twice, surprised. “Silver needles are usually made by craftsmen. If you need, I can introduce you to one.”

Qin Hanxiao nodded. “Thank you, please do.”

She jotted down the address and, after bidding farewell to Dr. Chen, left.

With only a small amount of spare money, making a set herself was impossible. She needed to find a way to earn more.

She had no intention of running away now—not out of any affection for the Pei family, but because without household registration or travel documents, fleeing was futile.

Moreover, as a stateless person, anyone could buy or sell her at will.

Better to endure less hardship and stay safely at the Pei residence for the time being.

Suddenly, a commotion arose ahead. She was jostled by passersby sent to watch the spectacle.

Curious, Qin Hanxiao followed the crowd to see what was happening.

The crowd was dense, and being petite, she was trapped in the middle, unable to move forward or back, seeing only the backs of heads before her.

She saw no excitement, only found herself trapped.

If only she had known, she wouldn’t have been so curious.

At that moment, someone ahead shouted excitedly, “Here it comesI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.