Thus, hospitalized Zhang Fan found himself swathed in bandages, resembling a mummy. His plight, however, earned him the dedicated care of the three sisters: Little Tear, Little Tong, and Little Ai. Little Tear's constant vigilance by his side deeply moved him, creating an almost heavenly experience.
Zhang Fan had little interest in an extended hospital stay. Once the doctors removed the shrapnel from his body, he immediately used a healing spray, along with a pill composed of red and green herbs, for an internal and external treatment. This miraculous concoction, costing him only eighty game points, healed his injuries completely, proving its incredible value.
The sisters, particularly Little Tear and Little Tong, were bewildered by the extraordinary efficacy of Zhang Fan's medicinal spray. They realized that, if introduced to the world, it could fetch astronomical prices, showcasing the extraordinary nature of the Godhood Game.
As for the explosion, the police might have closed the case, but Uncle Yonishi, through his connections, discovered that Seto orchestrated the attack. Seto's actual target was a different art dealer, and Zhang Fan and Little Ai's presence was merely coincidental.
Regardless of its accidental nature, such disregard for human life was intolerable. Little Tear's rage towards Seto intensified.
"However, we must proceed with caution this time," Zhang Fan cautioned, aware of Seto's cunning. "He's blatantly exhibiting 'Valkyrie' to bait us. Let's not forget Kranauf backing him." His vague memories hinted that their previous attempt to acquire 'Valkyrie' ended in failure, as the displayed piece was a counterfeit.
"Regardless of the traps laid, I'm determined to confront this challenge head-on!" declared Little Tong, fueled by vengeance for her father and now for Zhang Fan.
"We must verify if the 'Valkyrie' on display is genuine," Zhang Fan advised, turning to the butler Yonishi for assistance. "It's crucial for our next move."
"No problem, leave it to me," assured Uncle Yonishi, his commitment to the sisters unwavering.
Little Tong looked at Zhang Fan in amazement, puzzled by his frequent prescience. "What else do you know?" she inquired.
"I suspect the displayed 'Valkyrie' is a forgery, but beyond that, I'm uncertain," Zhang Fan replied, shrugging.
The following day, Uncle Yonishi confirmed their suspicions: the 'Valkyrie' in the exhibition was indeed a fake, and the whereabouts of the original remained unknown.
"So, what now? We can't steal a fake painting," Little Ai voiced her frustration during a new meeting.
"No, we still proceed, but our goal isn't to steal the painting. Instead, we'll destroy the forgery," Zhang Fan suggested, aiming to draw out the real culprit.
"Are you suggesting a decoy strategy?" Little Tear quickly grasped Zhang Fan's plan. "Brilliant."
As they plotted their next move, Zhang Fan and Little Tear's growing synergy didn't escape Little Tong's notice. She feared losing Zhang Fan to her sister, or even to Little Ai, who had recently grown closer to him. Little Tong wrestled with her emotions, unwilling to give up Zhang Fan but also not wanting to disrupt the sisters' harmony. She pondered a solution that could satisfy everyone, her heart aching with love and uncertainty.