Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 1067 - 1068: Not Much Time Left

Chapter 1067: Chapter 1068: Not Much Time Left

This matter of instructing others in painting seems easy when spoken about, but when it comes to doing it, it’s truly not so simple. Feng Kexin and Sun Yiyi accompanied for a while and felt a bit bored, so they just went off to shower and sleep.

“Betty, this leaf should be a bit narrower, and the tip should be sharper. Also, these petals need to be rounder.”

Every time Song Xiaodong mentioned a modification, Betty would have to draw another one anew. Although it’s just a plant, through repeated attempts, she had to draw a dozen or even twenty sketches to finalize just one medicinal herb.

Betty didn’t feel annoyed at all, and with a smile, she said, “Dear Song, I’m just now realizing that plants have so many kinds and so many differences. It’s surely a wonderful world.”

“Whether human beings or all kinds of animals, they ultimately rely on plants for survival. Oxygen for humans to breathe is produced by plants, and human food is also sourced from plants. Even carnivores feed on animals that are herbivores. Humans can survive without eating meat, but without plants, we truly can’t survive.”

“Indeed, only I’ve never considered it before, and these plants can also produce miraculous effects and cure diseases.”

Song Xiaodong smiled gently and said, “Nature is quite miraculous. The more humans understand, the more they’ll feel small.”

Betty’s smile grew brighter as she said, “Doctor Song, I feel you are more than just a doctor; you’re practically a nature scholar.”

“Traditional Chinese Medicine utilizes nature to serve humanity, helping people integrate better into nature. Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. Now let’s draw another kind of plant.”

This time, Song Xiaodong was talking about the Fire Spirit Grass, and inside, he couldn’t but feel a bit of anticipation.

However, when Song Xiaodong detailed all the characteristics of the Fire Spirit Grass and had Betty draw it, Betty reacted as she had before, showing no signs of surprise. It seemed she absolutely didn’t know the Walter Family had anything related to the Fire Spirit Grass.

“Dear Song, I heard from Karen that they are all your wives. Is that true?”

While drawing, Betty chatted with Song Xiaodong, and as a woman, she was particularly curious about this.

“Yes, they are all my wives, and I love them.” Song Xiaodong admitted calmly.

Betty was even more curious and asked, “But isn’t there a monogamy law in your country? Aren’t you violating the law?”

“Yes, but we love each other, and none of us is willing to leave the others, so we stay together.”

“Will your country’s law pursue you for this?”

“It’s hard to say now, but I will surely look into solutions in the future. I love them and naturally can’t let them get hurt over this matter.”

Betty blinked and said, “I can tell they really like you too. What amazes me most is that they don’t seem jealous at all.”

“Haha, that’s why I love them even more.”

The two chatted while working and finally completed six paintings. Song Xiaodong received the paintings and said, “Thank you, Betty. Without you, I could not have completed this arduous task.”

Betty’s smile was extremely bright, and she said, “It’s my honor to become an assistant to a Miraculous Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. This will be the most extraordinary experience of my life.”

Song Xiaodong smiled and said, “It’s getting late. You should go rest too.”

“Okay, my dear Song.” Betty said while extending her arms.

Song Xiaodong generously gave Betty a hug; it was an English-style gesture that he was very familiar with from traveling abroad many times.

But Betty unexpectedly pressed her face to his cheek and said goodnight before leaving with graceful steps.

Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but shake his head. A hug is a formal gesture, but a cheek press implies the highest level of etiquette, especially for a girl, it’s an expression of closer intimacy.

Putting down the seven pictures, Song Xiaodong made annotations on them in English. This was not a problem for him; having traveled abroad for missions many times, sometimes staying for months in one country, especially with English being a universal language, Song Xiaodong was most proficient in it as a foreign language.

Of course, he made some alterations to the names, especially with Fire Spirit Grass, he deliberately changed it to Hongrong Grass. After all, the Chinese language is broad and profound, with many explanations possible.

Returning to bed, Sun Yiyi and Feng Kexin immediately entangled him further. The night naturally held another special allure, and Feng Kexin knew Song Xiaodong could control himself; as long as it wasn’t real action, there was no problem, so she let go quite a lot.

Early the next morning, Betty arrived at their room, and seeing three people walking out from one room, her facial expression turned a little odd.

After breakfast, Song Xiaodong went to Warner, handing him the seven images.

Warner examined them carefully, looking puzzled at the first few, but when he saw the Fire Spirit Grass image, his face suddenly changed.

The change in Warner’s expression was seen thoroughly by Song Xiaodong, making him pleased, knowing the Walter Family surely possessed it, but he pretended not to notice.

“Doctor Song, are these items essential?” Warner put down the pictures and looked up at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong replied, “If you can prepare four of the items here, it’ll be basically okay. Of course, the more, the better the effect.”

Warner nodded and said, “These items are quite odd; I’ll arrange for someone to find them.”

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, “Alright, but I must remind you to be quick. Your wife’s illness is presently improving, but that’s temporary. Even if you send her to my clinic, I can only maintain her condition for about two months. Without medicine, afterward, I’ll be helpless.”

Song Xiaodong gave a strong suggestion again to ensure Warner wasn’t unwilling to provide the Fire Spirit Grass.

“Alright, I will ensure it’s done.” Warner frowned but agreed.

“Since that’s the case, I shall leave. I need to take my wives for more sightseeing.”

“Since you’re sightseeing here, why not stay? I’ll have Betty and Karen accompany you. What do you think?”

Song Xiaodong hesitated for a moment but decisively agreed.