Chapter 141: Chapter 141 Massage
"Whatâs the big deal about taking off your socks?", Song Xiaodong looked up at Song Xiaoru with surprise.
Song Xiaoru rolled her eyes at him and said, "You donât need to take off my socks, canât I do it myself?"
"You just rest well today, let your little brother take good care of you." Song Xiaodong pressed down on Song Xiaoru, and without further ado, pulled off her stockings, continuing, "Before I joined the army, I was always thoughtless, and you, my sister, worried a lot about me and suffered alongside me. Now itâs my turn to repay you."
Song Xiaoruâs gaze softened instantly as she said softly, "Silly boy, Iâm your sister, itâs only right for me to take care of you."
Song Xiaodong smiled broadly and said, "Exactly, so itâs only right for me to take care of you now."
"Alright, alright, then today Iâll just enjoy myself. Speaking of which, isnât your medical skill quite good? Have a look at your sister too."
Song Xiaodong responded and took Song Xiaoruâs pulse, saying, "Your overall health is quite good, just a bit of cold in the uterus. You probably have painful menstruation during your period."
Song Xiaodong said in surprise, "Kid, youâre pretty impressive."
"It looks like youâve always underestimated your little brother here," he said.
"I do respect you, my little brother is really amazing. Can my problem be cured?"
"Itâs actually not a big issue, but itâs quite troublesome. Before your period in the future, Iâll give you acupuncture and a massage, which should relieve much of it, but to cure it completely will still take some time."
"Oh, then you really have to treat me; this damn problem leaves me in agony every time."
"Actually, itâs also related to your lack of attention to keeping warm and often eating cold food, you should pay more attention to that as well."
Women generally donât wear too much in the winter, and after Song Xiaoru started working, it was the same. She worked hard, which meant she didnât eat on time, often relying on fast food and the like.
"Okay, close your eyes, Iâm going to massage you now." Song Xiaodong kicked off his shoes, crawled to the head of the bed, and lifted Song Xiaoruâs head onto his lap.
Song Xiaodongâs technique was really good, and in no time, Song Xiaoru was enjoying it so much she was about to fall asleep. But when she felt Song Xiaodongâs hands move from her head to her shoulders, she felt a little tense.
However, Song Xiaoru quickly found her nervousness quite ridiculous. Even though she knew that Song Xiaodong wasnât her biological brother, Song Xiaodong didnât know that. How could he have any inappropriate thoughts about his own sister? So, she relaxed immediately.
Although they were siblings, Song Xiaodong still avoided some sensitive areas when massaging Song Xiaoru, and he was very dedicated, making Song Xiaoru feel incredibly comfortable in the areas he massaged.
"Dongzi, are you tired? It should be enough soon," Song Xiaoru said as she opened her eyes and looked at Song Xiaodong, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Song Xiaodong, whose hands had started to massage Song Xiaoruâs legs, said with a smile, "Not tired, how could I be tired from massaging my sister? The more I do it, the happier I get."
Song Xiaoru laughed and said, "You should save those words for your girlfriend in the future."
"A girlfriend is not as important as a sister."
"Without discussing anything else, youâve definitely gotten better at talking, and youâll surely have no problem charming a girlfriend in the future."
"Ha, thatâs a must, a girlfriend still needs to be charmed, but a sister, thatâs completely genuine. If a girlfriend doesnât work out, you can find another, but thereâs only one sister in a lifetime, sheâs absolutely irreplaceable."
Song Xiaoruâs heart was filled with indescribable warmth, but also tinged with pain. What if Xiaodong found out she wasnât his real sister someday, would they still be the same as they were now?
Song Xiaoru really didnât dare to imagine what it would be like then. She had depended on Song Xiaodong for so many years, heâd already become an inseparable part of her life. The bond between brother and sister was deeper than anything, and she hoped it wouldnât be destroyed.
Suddenly, voices came from the courtyard, and Song Xiaoru hurriedly said, "Stop pressing, someone is coming."
Song Xiaodong peeked out of the window and immediately frowned, saying, "Itâs Third Aunt, what is she doing here."
"Then get up, letâs go out to meet them."
Pressing on Song Xiaoruâs leg, Song Xiaodong said, "No need, just lie there, I havenât finished pressing yet."
Song Xiaoru gave Song Xiaodong a look, but she knew that Xiaodong had always disliked Third Aunt. Even if Third Auntâs attitude had changed a lot in the hospital, it would still take some time for Xiaodong to come around.
At that moment, Third Aunt had already pushed the door and come in, with Third Uncle alongside her. Song Xiaoru struggled, trying to get out of bed, but Xiaodong kept pressing on her leg, not letting her move, which made Song Xiaoru somewhat embarrassed.
"Stay lying down, Xiaodong is giving you a massage, right? Haha, Xiaodong is really good to his sister. No worries, no worries, todayâs your birthday, isnât it? Your Third Uncle and I happened to be free, so we just came to see you. Oh, and we bought you a birthday cake."
Third Uncle placed a birthday cake on a small table at the corner of the bed.
Song Xiaoru was even more embarrassed, saying, "Itâs just my birthday, Third Aunt, Third Uncle, you went out of your way to buy me a cake, I really donât know what to say."
Third Aunt shook her head and with a guilty expression, said, "Xiaoru, Xiaodong, for Third Aunt to come at this time, Iâm really inconsiderate, probably looking too opportunistic. Itâs all my fault. Back then, your Third Uncle always wanted to help you, but I wouldnât agree no matter what. Because of this, despite your Third Uncleâs good temper, he had quarreled with me several times."
Song Xiaoru immediately said, "Third Aunt, letâs not talk about the past anymore, no matter what, we are still family."
"Right, right, thatâs what I think too, so I brought myself to visit your house. Dongzi, I know you resent Third Aunt, and I want to apologize to you again."
Song Xiaodong really didnât want to deal with her, but seeing the pleading look in Song Xiaoruâs eyes, he finally turned his head to face Third Aunt and Third Uncle, saying, "Today is my sisterâs birthday. How about this, letâs call Second Uncle and them over as well. Since theyâve also had a new addition to the family, letâs have a proper celebration."
Third Aunt was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thatâs settled, then. Iâll call Second Aunt right away. Right, letâs go buy groceries too, we should really cook up a big meal tonight." With that, she went out excitedly with Third Uncle.
"Dongzi!" Song Xiaoru took hold of Song Xiaodongâs hand.
"Forget it, as long as youâre happy, Iâm not going to hold a grudge against them," Song Xiaodong clasped Song Xiaoruâs hand in return, for the first time truly letting go of his resentment towards these relatives.