Chapter 140 Conflict
"Can't drink it?"
Everyone was stunned and looked at James.
"This Ganoderma is fake, artificially synthesized." James explained. "It contains many harmful substances, and consuming it is bad for your health."
"Fake?" Abigail sneered, "What do you know! It was sent by Joseph, it's three hundred years old, how could it be fake?"
Abigail continued, "He's worth billions of dollars, would he send fake stuff? Use your brain."
"Exactly, you think you know so much. Have you ever seen real Ganoderma ? You really have no sense of shame!" Addison also looked at him with disdain and snorted.
'A person who has never seen the world, let alone identify Ganoderma , probably has never seen real Ganoderma in his life, yet he dares to talk big here. It's ridiculous,' Addison thought.
James looked at Mary and asked, "Joseph sent it?"
Mary avoided his gaze and replied, "Yes, he was released by the police, came to see his parents, stayed for a while, and left a bunch of gifts before leaving."
James said with a hint of sarcasm, "Seems like he's quite diligent."
"No." Mary didn't know why she was explaining. "I haven't seen him these days. If I wanted to see him, why would I let you pick me up?"
James felt slightly relieved.
"Alright, stop the nonsense. If you want to drink it, drink it." Christopher tapped the porcelain bowl, saying, "Stop pretending."
Mary spoke gently, "James, this Ganoderma is quite good, have a few sips."
"Don't drink it!" James didn't care if Charles and the others drank it, but he couldn't let Mary suffer, so he grabbed her bowl and poured it into the sink.
Mary instinctively exclaimed, "James!"
"Bastard!" Addison couldn't hold back, slammed the table, and shouted, "Do you know how much this bowl of soup costs? Who gave you the right to waste it? If you don't want to drink it, fine, I didn't want to give it to you anyway, but this was for Mary. Are you out of your mind to pour it out?"
"Mary, make him leave, get him out right now, or don't consider me your mother anymore."
Addison's emotions completely exploded. A bowl of soup worth thousands of dollars, poured out by James, was like cutting flesh.
Charles also glared at James, ready to settle old and new scores together.
At this moment, Abigail, who was drinking heavily, suddenly groaned and then clutched her stomach and fell to the ground.
"My stomach hurts, my stomach hurts."
Then, Addison and Charles' faces also changed, bending over in pain.
Christopher, who drank the most, fell to the ground with a thud.
Mary was full of panic. "Dad, Mom, Sister,what's wrong with you?"
"Food poisoning." James was calm as if he had expected it, without a ripple. "If you don't drink it, you won't die!"
"Food poisoning?" Mary was shocked. "Quick, call an ambulance!"
"It's too late." James squinted slightly, then had someone bring a medical kit from the house. He took out a needle box from it.
Mary, holding her phone, shouted, "James, what are you doing?"
James squatted down and replied, "Saving lives."
He had no feelings for Charles and the others, but he didn't want them to die in front of him.
"You don't know medicine, what are you saving? Stop dreaming of being a doctor." Mary called the ambulance while trying to stop James. "Go upstairs, don't cause trouble."
James ignored her, turned around, opened the needle box, and took out three two-inch needles, holding them in his palm.
He skillfully wiped and disinfected them.
Then, with a split of his hands.
Left one, right two.
He held the silver needles and applied them to Charles.
Charles groaned with difficulty, "Don't touch me."
If anything happened to his family, he wouldn't let James off.
At this moment, it was as if someone had punched Charles heavily on the back. With a puff, he vomited out a large amount of Ganoderma soup.
James didn't even look at him, turning to detoxify Addison, Christopher, and Abigail.
Soon, the three of them also vomited out a large amount of medicinal soup, their expressions gradually easing.
The timely treatment, combined with the fact that the Smith family of four were not deeply poisoned, allowed them to recover half of their energy after resting and taking medicine.
However, each of them looked embarrassed. Just moments ago, they were saying the Ganoderma was fine and that Joseph wouldn't send fake goods, only to be proven wrong immediately.
Mary was shocked by James' rescue. Not only was his technique incredibly skilled, but his confidence was also unprecedented.
'Could James really have learned medicine?'
"This Joseph." At this moment, Addison broke the silence, "He must have been deceived. How could such a big boss buy fake Ganoderma to give us?"
Christopher and the others nodded.
"It must be a setup. Joseph has it tough, juggling so many responsibilities, it's hard for him to cover all bases."
In an instant, Joseph became the victim, and Addison completely forgot about Vocal taking credit.
James realized that people were treated differently. If he had sent fake goods, Addison would probably had buried him alive.
But he didn't dwell on it. Taking advantage of Addison's improved mood, he spoke calmly, "Mom, has CF Clinic recently been working on an unapproved formula to produce blood-boosting pills?"
Addison's eyes instantly became wary. "Where did you hear that?"
Mary was stunned. "Mom, your clinic is selling pills?"
Charles showed some interest. "That's right, Alice provided a folk remedy and is collaborating with your mom to produce blood-boosting pills."
He continued, "I've seen the ingredients and made samples, the effects are quite good. Why, has the news spread so quickly?"He laughed, "Looks like these blood-boosting pills will make a profit."
James asked, "Who's in charge of this project now?"
"What do you want?" Addison looked wary. "I'm telling you, our clinic isn't hiring you, and don't even think about getting involved."
"Alice wouldn't agree to you joining this project either." She cut off James' hopes. "If you need a job, solve it yourself."
Charles added tactfully, "The folk remedy was provided by your third aunt, and your mom values loyalty. The clinic invested $1,562,500, and your third aunt is in charge of the project, with the clinic taking 70% of the profits."
He didn't mention that the $1,562,500 was diverted from SH Corporation's advance payment.
"Mom, I received news that all the raw materials for your blood-boosting pills are damp, moldy, and contaminated. And Alice's unapproved formula was bought from Alexander. To achieve quick results, the dosage far exceeds the standard." James reminded me. "You'd better have it tested by professionals, or it could cause big problems."
"Enough!" Addison slammed the table in anger. "Do you know what you're saying? You're accusing and slandering. What has CF Clinic done to you to deserve such slander? If you're unhappy with me, come at me, why slander CF Clinic?"
He continued, "Problems with the raw materials? Do you know where the herbs come from? I invested $470,000, and your third aunt personally oversaw the purchase from the Watson Group, a family of herbalists."
"Where's the dampness? Where's the mold? Where's the contamination?"
"And Alexander is a highly respected doctor, how could he sell an unapproved formula to Alice?"
"I'm telling you, don't talk nonsense, or you'll regret it."
Addison, full of vigor, scolded James, shaking off the weakness from the food poisoning.
Mary also pulled James. "James, don't speak without understanding the situation."
Knowing her mother, any pill production she invested $1,562,500 in must be something she has high hopes for.
James spread his hands. "I believe CF Clinic wouldn't go for cheap stuff, but you can't guarantee your third aunt won't cut corners."
"Nonsense!" Addison was instantly furious. She hated the Moore family being accused, "Your third aunt may be hot-tempered, and we argued last time, but she has principles. If you say she's pocketing money, show me the evidence. If you don't have any, stop talking nonsense."
Addison angrily said, "If it weren't for you helping tonight, I'd hit you on your mom's behalf!"
Charles also sat up straight, saying, "James, I know you resent your third aunt, but without evidence, you can't talk recklessly. If she hears you say this, our whole family won't have peace. Go upstairs and rest, don't make your mom angry anymore."
He quickly had Mary pull James away.
James felt helpless. He believed Stephen wouldn't deceive him, but Addison didn't trust him at all now.
Even if he brought up Stephen as a witness, Addison would probably think he had ulterior motives, so James could only advise Mary, "Mary, you must find a way to persuade Mom."
"Better to stop the collaboration, even if the funds can't be recovered, cut ties with Alice. Otherwise, if investigated, not only will Alice go to jail, but CF Clinic will also be implicated."
If the pills don't meet standards or cause problems, it would be a disaster.
Mary hesitated but nodded, "Okay, I'll have the pills tested tomorrow."
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