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Chapter 10: The Hidden Ledger Closes

Kai faces a final desperate attempt by Dr. Han to seize the hidden family ledger in the cramped ancestral kitchen, turning the confrontation with precise control and medical insight. As family members arrive, the public humiliation fractures old loyalties and redraws the family hierarchy. Alone afterward, Kai wrestles with the bitter truth of Aunt Mei's sacrifice, steeling himself to protect the family legacy amid looming threats.