Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 155: Bitten by a Snake While Bathing

Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Bitten by a Snake While Bathing

Song Xiaodong and Song Xiaoru returned home, and in the refreshing summer day, Song Xiaodong took a shower in the simple outdoor shower, humming a tune, truly feeling an indescribable sense of comfort.

Song Xiaoru, on the other hand, sat on a small chair in the courtyard, washing the clothes the two had just changed out of.

After finishing with the laundry, Song Xiaoru, while hanging the clothes on the clothesline, said, "Dongzi, we’ve lived here for so long, and now we have to move, I suddenly can’t bear to leave."

Sticking his head out, Song Xiaodong replied, "That’s because you’ve gotten used to living here, after all, we’ve been here for almost twenty years."

"Yes, but when I think about moving into such a beautiful new house, I get excited and look forward to it, so my feelings are quite conflicted."

Song Xiaodong chuckled and said, "No worries, let’s just keep this house, and if we miss it later, we can come back to stay or stop by to chat with the old neighbors."

"Hmm, I think so too, I’ve gotten used to life here, suddenly moving there, without knowing anyone, I’m afraid I’ll face a lot of restrictions."

"No worries, in a few days, you’ll know everyone, Sister, I’m done, it’s your turn." Song Xiaodong came out wearing only a pair of large shorts.

While Song Xiaoru showered, Song Xiaodong casually flipped through his phone on a lounge chair in the courtyard. Perhaps as Song Xiaoru said, the new house might be luxurious, but it might not have the same warmth and comfort as this little home.

"Ah!" Xiaoru’s sudden scream startled Song Xiaodong, and he quickly rushed to the wooden partition of the shower, asking anxiously, "Sister, what’s wrong?"

"I... I think something bit me, ah, it’s a small snake, my leg feels a bit numb."

Song Xiaodong promptly pushed the door open and saw Song Xiaoru squatting on the ground, covering her calf, and the brightly colored little snake had not yet completely slipped away.

Song Xiaodong reached out and grabbed the little snake. Its body writhed a few times and turned to bite Song Xiaodong, but with a flick of his hand, he had already scattered its bones.

This was a local variety of snake that was very common. Although its venom wasn’t particularly strong, it was still a poisonous snake, and people with weaker constitutions could die if they did not receive timely treatment.

Song Xiaoru had been bitten by such a snake, and even though Song Xiaodong was a doctor, perhaps because his concern was too great and Song Xiaoru was too important in his heart, he was somewhat panicked at the moment.

"Sister! I’ll carry you into the house first." As soon as he finished speaking, Song Xiaodong scooped up Song Xiaoru in a princess carry, ready to run out.

"Ah! No, I’m not dressed," Xiaoru cried out hastily.

"I’m your brother, what’s there to be afraid of?"

Protecting her chest with one hand and her private area with the other, Song Xiaoru hurriedly said, "That’s not it, what if someone else sees?"

Song Xiaodong quickly shifted to the side and said, "Wrap yourself in the bath towel."

Song Xiaoru hurriedly tugged down the bath towel, quickly covering herself with it, thus blocking the vital areas. Still, being carried by Song Xiaodong made her feel quite embarrassed. Fortunately, it was her own brother; if it had been any other man, she might have died of shame.

Song Xiaodong took only a few quick strides before he had rushed into the bedroom, laying Song Xiaoru directly on the bed. Song Xiaoru immediately pulled a thin quilt over herself.

Song Xiaodong had already seen Song Xiaoru bare, but his mind was solely focused on the wound on her leg, not dwelling on how attractive Song Xiaoru’s body was. Moreover, as far as his sister was concerned, Song Xiaodong wouldn’t have such lewd thoughts; even if he saw her, he wouldn’t think too much of it.

Song Xiaodong had already started examining Song Xiaoru’s leg.

Song Xiaoru’s face flushed as she said, "There won’t be anything wrong, right?"

Song Xiaodong brought over the silver needles and said, "This snake is poisonous after all. We really need to treat it properly, or else the bite area might develop a small patch of necrotic skin, and her leg would no longer look good."

Song Xiaoru said, "Oh, then hurry up and treat it."

After Song Xiaodong pricked the area around the wound with two needles, he kept twirling the ends of the needles, and soon, blood began to slowly seep out from the snakebite.

This continued for five or six minutes before Song Xiaodong finally removed the needles.

Song Xiaoru asked, "Does this mean it’s all right now?"

Song Xiaodong wiped the blood from Song Xiaoru’s leg and said, "It should be fine."

Song Xiaoru asked worriedly, "What do you mean it ’should be’? Aren’t you a doctor? Why don’t you have more confidence?"

Song Xiaodong flashed a grin and said, "If it were someone else, I would tell them it’s fine, but this is my sister. I’m always worried something might go wrong with you, so I spoke with a bit of reservation."

"You... This is just worry clouding your judgment. How could we possibly have snakes in our house? I’ve never encountered one before!" Mentioning snakes made Song Xiaoru’s heart race with fear.

Song Xiaodong shook his head and said, "I can’t really explain this either, but our place is a bit messy right now, there might be mice around, which could have attracted the snake."

"I haven’t even finished my bath yet," Song Xiaoru said with a wry smile.

"How about I fetch some water and help you wipe down?"

Song Xiaoru glared at him and said, "Why would I need you to help me wipe down?"

"When we were little, you always wiped me down. Now, it’s probably time for me to do the same for you."

"No, no, that was fine when we were young. Now we’re grown up, how can we still behave like that? Off you go, fetch some water for me, then get out. I don’t dare to bathe there today."

As Song Xiaoru requested, Song Xiaodong fetched the water, then stepped out of the room and called from outside the window, "Sister, I think we should move to the Xin family’s place sooner rather than later."

"Yes, let’s move earlier. I’m starting to feel uneasy living here. If you don’t come home at night, I would probably be even more scared."

"A little snake actually made you decide to move earlier. You could say it did us a favor."

"You little rascal, don’t tell me you brought the snake here to scare me, huh? Hmph!"

"Sis, even if I act like a scoundrel to others, I wouldn’t dare to be such a scoundrel to you. You don’t know how heartbroken I was when you got bitten by the snake. Ever since I mastered my medical skills, whenever I apply them, I’m normally fully confident. But when I saw you got bitten, for the first time, I felt an uncertainty," then suddenly, he noticed, "Sis, why are you so quiet?"

"Oh... it’s nothing, nothing," came the slightly flustered voice of Song Xiaoru from inside, which startled Song Xiaodong. Without a second thought, he pushed the door open and entered.

"Ah, you little scoundrel, do you have a death wish!" The room was immediately filled with Song Xiaoru’s scolding tirade.

I’ll update three Chapters today since I need to properly plan the storyline. It’s not difficult to write, but building the story framework and developing engaging plots is truly challenging!