Chapter 135 Counterfeit Recipe
David came and went quickly. He stayed for less than half an hour before returning to the hospital to continue his recovery.
However, his appearance completely sealed the outcome of the drug duel.
An hour later, Alexander transferred ownership of Bright Heart Hall Clinic to James, leaving all the clinic's medicinal herbs to him.
Two hours later, Alexander, along with a few of his disciples, left Rosewood City under their watchful eyes and boarded a plane to Stardust City.
Although Alexander was very reluctant, he had no choice but to honor the bet since even his daughter Violet was suppressed by James.
Moreover, if he didn't leave, he was genuinely worried that James might silently poison him.
Violet and her group were originally going to be dismissed and investigated, but James interceded on their behalf, resulting in them only having to kneel for three hours.
This made Violet extremely grateful to James. When she left, she nodded and bowed to him, saying that he could call on her if he ever needed anything.
James personally saw them off, easing the tension between both sides. This wasn't because James was magnanimous but because he wanted to have an extra bargaining chip.
By holding onto Violet, Alexander wouldn't dare to sneak back or do anything nefarious in secret.
After everyone dispersed, Bright Heart Hall Clinic returned to its peaceful state. However, due to a lack of staff, James temporarily closed the clinic and had Daniel inventory the medicinal herbs.
There were many herbs, totaling over a thousand varieties, valued at more than one million dollars. It took Daniel two full days to complete the inventory.
On the afternoon of the third day, Daniel excitedly ran to James with a box in his hands and shouted, "Master, look at this amazing discovery!"
James, who was diagnosing Virgil, curiously came out and asked, "What amazing discovery?"
"I discovered this while inventorying the herbs at Bright Heart Hall Clinic." Daniel opened the box, revealing a Reishi Mushroom to James.
James exclaimed in surprise, "Reishi Mushroom?"
Reishi Mushroom was a rare species with extraordinary medicinal value, known for its anti-aging, immune-boosting, and liver-protecting properties.
But what set Reishi Mushroom apart from ordinary mushrooms was its ability to repair and stabilize internal organs.
The Reishi Mushroom before them was crystal clear and blood-red throughout.
Even from 20 feet away, James could feel its blood-red glow and an indescribable chill.
James picked up the Reishi Mushroom and examined it closely, confirming it was genuine and at least several hundred years old.
If this Reishi Mushroom were refined into a pill, it could not only cure diseases but also strengthen and restore vitality!
For someone injured in martial arts, this was practically a miracle cure, and Virgil needed something like this.
"This Reishi Mushroom is whole, not grafted, with a transparent color, no impurities, and no sap leakage. It's a spiritual entity with tight and delicate skin. And it's cold to the touch with a pure fragrance, truly the best of the best, possibly between five hundred to a thousand years old," Daniel spoke eloquently, his voice trembling slightly. Such a top-grade Reishi Mushroom was something many herbalists might never see in their lifetime.
Even his grandfather's HC TCM Clinic only had a three-hundred-year-old Reishi Mushroom.
"Well said, you've improved a lot." James gave a thumbs up. "Take it inside. I'll write a prescription later, and you can use a small piece of the Reishi Mushroom to brew a medicinal soup for my father."
Although Virgil wasn't in any life-threatening danger, he remained in a coma. James planned to gather seven white lights to see if he could wake him up.
In the meantime, he would use the Reishi Mushroom to strengthen Virgil's vitality.
"Got it!" Daniel nodded repeatedly, feeling as happy as a child at James' praise.
He knew that with James' support, he would eventually become an authority among the younger generation of the Anderson family.
Then, Daniel suddenly slapped his forehead and shouted, "Oh, Master, I also found a ledger at Bright Heart Hall Clinic."
He took a ledger from his pocket and handed it to James.
"That bastard Alexander not only openly overcharged patients but also secretly developed various counterfeit prescriptions, making millions of dollars."
James squinted slightly. "Really?"
"He bought popular beauty products, blood supplements, and weight loss pills on the market, analyzed their formulas with his talent and experience, and then created counterfeit versions," Daniel explained. "To achieve immediate results, he doubled the dosage compared to the market products. Many small pharmaceutical factories or clinics, seeing the profit potential, bought his counterfeit formulas for production."
"That bastard should be locked up for life; otherwise, he'll end up harming many people," Daniel added.
James didn't say anything butjust flipped through the ledger, and his eyes fell on a name.
[VitaliCalm.]
James quickly thought of CF Clinic, and a headache inexplicably came over him.
He knew that Addison and Alice were jointly producing this drug and that Alice had purchased expired herbs, causing Darrell to be poisoned three times.
With Alexander's ledger records, James could conclude that once this pill hit the market, it would undoubtedly cause significant trouble.
But James also knew that if he told Addison about this, she would never believe him.
He found Mary's number and tried to call her several times but ultimately released his finger.
Just as James leaned back in his chair, his phone vibrated. He put on his headset to answer, and soon, his mother Michelle's voice came through.
"James, aren't you working now? Why are you still taking money from the Smith Family?"
"I'm better now, and the tea sales are good. Plus, with the money you left last time, I have enough for expenses."
"You shouldn't ask Mary for money anymore. You have hands and feet; you can find a job. I can support myself."
Her tone carried a sense of guilt. "She's just a girl; it's not easy for her."
James frowned slightly. "Mom, what's going on?"
"What's going on?" Michelle complained, "Don't you know? Today is the fifteenth, and just like before, I received a bank message on my phone."
"Your wife Mary transferred ten grand to me."
Michelle earnestly advised, "I know the Smith Family is wealthy, but our situation has improved, and we shouldn't take her money anymore."
James quickly replied, "Mom, I understand. Keep the money. I have some here, and I'll return it to Mary."
Michelle reminded him again, "Make sure to return it to her. Ten grand is a lot."
After hanging up the phone, James held his phone thoughtfully. Just as he was about to call Mary, he received a text from her.
Mary asked James to pick her up because her car had broken down.
James was slightly surprised that Mary had contacted him proactively. He thought she wouldn't speak to him again after her argument with Olivia last time.
James put away his phone, thought for a moment, and drove his Audi with the license plate 88888 to pick her up.
Given Michelle and Virgil's situations, it was no longer appropriate to overlook Mary.
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