Chapter 18

Lin Fan exhaled, released the small pot with both hands, and then directly lifted the lid. Instantly, a fragrant aroma surged out from the pot, permeating the entire kitchen.

Lin Fan reached into the pot and took out a pea-sized, crystal-clear pill, which was entirely dark red. A fragrance emanated from the pill, quickly spreading out.

"This..."

Zhang Haitian and the other two, upon seeing the pill in Lin Fan's hand, couldn't help but widen their eyes.

They didn't expect Lin Fan to really have refined a pill! But they couldn't figure out how, after boiling all the herbs in water, the result was a round, smooth pill.

"Lin... Little Brother Lin... This is..."

"Mission accomplished, the detox pill has been successfully refined." Lin Fan grinned and said calmly.

"Then now..."

"Let's go out first." Lin Fan pointed and said.

Subsequently, they walked out of the kitchen and entered the living room, each taking a seat.

Throughout the entire time, Ling Xuefei had been observing Lin Fan. She couldn't understand why, in such a short period, Lin Fan had undergone such a significant change. Now, Lin Fan was like a puzzle, making her curious and eager to uncover the mystery.

"Big Sister, please take this pill."

Lin Fan handed the pill to Gu Meijuan and said.

"Okay, okay, okay." Gu Meijuan quickly responded, reaching out to take the pill. Without hesitation, she bit her lip, opened her mouth, and swallowed it.

Zhang Haitian picked up a cup of water from the coffee table and handed it to Gu Meijuan, wanting her to drink it to help the pill go down. However, Gu Meijuan waved her hand, refusing to drink.

The pill melted in her mouth instantly, requiring no chewing or water to swallow. As soon as it entered her mouth, it turned into a stream of freshness, flowing down her throat. The fragrance from her tongue to her abdomen made her body feel a wave of comfort, causing her to let out a soft hum, her face turning red.

"Meijuan, how do you feel?" Zhang Haitian, who had been watching Gu Meijuan closely since she took the pill, finally couldn't help but ask.

"Very good." Gu Meijuan softly replied.

"Very... very good?" Zhang Haitian asked again.

"Yes, I feel very comfortable, both physically and mentally. I can clearly feel a warm sensation in my lower abdomen, which is very pleasant." Gu Meijuan said with a radiant expression.

If one observed closely, one could see that Gu Meijuan's complexion had improved significantly after taking the pill. Her skin looked much smoother, and even the fine wrinkles around her eyes had disappeared.

Lin Fan and Zhang Haitian, being men, didn't notice these changes, but Ling Xuefei, who was sitting nearby, did. At this moment, Gu Meijuan looked almost ten years younger!

Women are beauty-conscious, especially someone like Ling Xuefei, who is a stunning beauty. She pays great attention to her appearance and worries about aging. Seeing Gu Meijuan's significant transformation after just taking a pill in a few seconds, how could Ling Xuefei not be shocked?

However, what Ling Xuefei didn't know was that this was just a side effect of a low-grade pill. If a specialized beauty pill were refined, the effects would be thousands or even tens of thousands of times more noticeable!

This explains why there are almost no ugly female cultivators in the cultivation world, and even those with average looks are rare. Each one is as beautiful as a fairy, thanks to the existence of various beauty pills. In comparison, the plastic surgery techniques in the real world are nothing.

"Little Brother Lin, is this enough?" Zhang Haitian turned to look at Lin Fan and asked, while Gu Meijuan also looked up at him.

This was the most tense moment for the two of them, as they feared any unexpected incidents at this critical juncture.

"Yes, the ice moon violet toxin in Big Sister has been neutralized. Moreover, the combination of herbs in this pill will help with conception." Lin Fan said with a light laugh.

"Great!"

Zhang Haitian couldn't hide his joy, hugging and crying with Gu Meijuan. No one knew how they had endured over the years, not only the regret of not being able to have a biological child but also the pressure of not leaving an heir in a prominent family. There had been a lot of negative comments within the family, which had put a lot of pressure on Zhang Haitian.

Now, Zhang Haitian felt like he had emerged from the fog into the light, feeling relieved.

"Master Lin, please accept my gratitude!"

Saying this, Zhang Haitian stood up, clasped his hands, and was about to bow to Lin Fan, but Lin Fan extended his hand to stop him.

"Old Brother Zhang, you're too polite."

"Ha ha, Little Brother Lin, it's my fault, it's my fault. I'm just too happy." Zhang Haitian, in a great mood, quickly corrected himself.

"However, Old Brother Zhang, I need to remind you that the best time for conception is within half a month after Big Sister takes the pill. The pill I refined not only detoxifies but also leaves some residual medicinal power in the body. If this power acts on the baby, it will make the child healthier." Lin Fan added.

"Oh? That's great, great, great! It seems I need to work hard in the next half month." Zhang Haitian's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly.

Zhang Haitian's words made Gu Meijuan's face turn slightly red, and she scolded, "What are you talking about!"

Although they were an old married couple, speaking like this in front of others still made Gu Meijuan feel a bit embarrassed.

"Ha ha ha!" Zhang Haitian, however, was not embarrassed and laughed heartily.

"President Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, congratulations." Ling Xuefei congratulated them.

It was well-known in Longcheng that the eldest son of the Zhang family, Zhang Haitian, had no children. Lin Fan's ability to make Gu Meijuan pregnant was unexpected. Ling Xuefei was still a bit skeptical, but seeing Zhang Haitian and Gu Meijuan's complete trust in Lin Fan's pill, she, being a smart woman, naturally wouldn't say anything to ruin the mood.

"Thank you, Miss Ling." Zhang Haitian smiled and said, then looked at Ling Xuefei and Lin Fan with a strange expression, and said, "Miss Ling, I wonder why you came to see Little Brother Lin. Is it because you're not feeling well?"

"N-no... no..." Hearing Zhang Haitian's words, Ling Xuefei instantly became flustered. Her pregnancy was a secret, and the father being Lin Fan was known only to the parties involved and An Yanan, even her father, Ling Tian, was unaware.

"Oh, I see, I see. It's good for young people to interact more. Ha ha, you two are a perfect match." Zhang Haitian said to himself.

"President Zhang, you've misunderstood..." Ling Xuefei felt her face burning hot, her cheeks turning bright red. She had never even been in a relationship and was a complete novice when it came to matters of love.

"Old man, what are you talking about!" Gu Meijuan slapped Zhang Haitian's arm and scolded him softly.

Zhang Haitian laughed and didn't mention it again.

Lin Fan didn't explain either, but Ling Xuefei gave him a fierce glare, making him feel innocent. He wondered what he had done to deserve this, feeling like he was being blamed for something he didn't do.

After chatting for a while, Zhang Haitian invited Lin Fan to his home to formally express his gratitude and also invited Ling Xuefei.

Lin Fan politely declined Zhang Haitian's invitation but said he would visit in a couple of days. Zhang Haitian then bid farewell to Lin Fan and left the villa with Gu Meijuan.

After seeing off Zhang Haitian and Gu Meijuan, Ling Xuefei immediately resumed her domineering CEO demeanor, hands on her hips, and glared at Lin Fan, asking, "Hey, stubborn head, how do you know President Zhang? Did your Lin family have any business with the Zhang family in Longcheng before?"

It was understandable for Ling Xuefei to be puzzled. The Lin family was in Yang'an City in the north, while the Zhang family was in Longcheng in the south, far apart, and their main businesses had no overlap. How could a discarded son of the Lin family know Zhang Haitian?

Lin Fan didn't answer Ling Xuefei's question but instead asked,

"You call Old Brother Zhang 'President Zhang.' What business is he in?"