[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress":3,"chapter-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1602":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Plagued by bad reviews, but the top actress!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1735479,2218,"Chapter 1601: 1601: Life, Aging, Sickness, and Death 2","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1602",1602,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 1601: Chapter 1601: Life, Aging, Sickness, and Death 2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two have walked through most of their lives together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Madam Fang’s health had always been good, but suddenly, she fell seriously ill half a year ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When illness comes, it strikes like a mountain collapsing. The seventy-something elder became bedridden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was seen at every hospital across Huaxia, but none could diagnose the ailment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she was sent to the military hospital, where the director, He Zhixin, personally took charge of her condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, He Zhixin’s medical skills are remarkable. Although the specific cause was unclear, he managed to control her condition well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The illness was initially under control, but three months ago, for unknown reasons, it worsened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The critical condition notifications were issued several times, but thankfully, she was ultimately saved with no danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, her health continued to deteriorate, with severe issues in hearing and sight, and her vital signs were quickly fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old lady is also a soldier, has a good constitution, and stubbornly hangs on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is fond of the Nine Heavens Legacy Zither, and her greatest wish is to hear the “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix” played on the Nine Heavens Legacy Zither.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To fulfill her last wish, the Fang Family spared no expense in manpower and resources and found the Nine Heavens Legacy Zither at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Chief Fang wanted the best for Old Madam Fang. Knowing Xia Weibao could perform the Fuxi Finger Technique, he hoped to invite her to play “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made the old lady exceedingly happy when told of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fuxi Finger Technique is the pursuit of every guqin enthusiast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Old Chief Fang’s banquet, he intended to invite Xia Weibao to play “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Xia Weibao didn’t show up that time; she was busy, and Old Chief Fang dared not disturb her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the doctors said that Old Madam Fang was nearing the end, but she held on, hoping to hear the Fuxi Finger Technique play “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was advised to play slowly for her, so she could have a desire to cling to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it was delayed time and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this morning, Old Madam Fang’s condition suddenly worsened. Old Chief Fang rushed to the military hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Fang Lilin waiting at the Fang Family’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today might be Grandma’s… last chance,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Lilin finished speaking and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands on the steering wheel were trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is evident that he has a deep bond with Old Madam Fang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person usually so composed and calm lost all composure upon hearing the grim news about Old Madam Fang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao remained speechless, turned to look at Lu Hualiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tightly gripped his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hualiang returned the grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his other hand, he gently patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Weibao withdrew her gaze, feeling incredibly heavy-hearted. Though she had only met Old Chief Fang a few times, she very much liked this kind-hearted elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group arrived at the military hospital, where multiple identity checks were required to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the ward, they saw the septuagenarian Old Chief Fang standing at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This iron-willed soldier, who had achieved countless military merits, once fought in battles with fierceness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with an iron will and a patriotic heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he was old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing curled in front of the ward door, he resembled an elderly person in the twilight of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in the empty corridor, waiting for his beloved, lonely and helpless, fearing the next moment might bring bad news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Old Chief Fang like this, Xia Weibao felt a sting in her nose, and her eyes suddenly pained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of melancholy welled up in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This elder who had spanned half a lifetime could now only be like ordinary old people, accompanying a wife laying on the sickbed battling illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Birth, aging, sickness, and death are natural cycles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just illness, she could help treat it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it’s natural death by aging, she is powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>",681,"2026-06-06T16:22:25.731Z",1,"novelbin.me","ebaebecb786b1c7cb7a416e954dd73eba20aa46c093ce5e952c9b95f95dc126b","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1603","plagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-chapter-1601",1766,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fplagued-by-bad-reviews-but-the-top-actress-cover.jpg"]