Chapter 534: Chapter 535 Temptation
Three people left the house and got directly into a taxi, and after more than twenty minutes, they arrived at Zhong Chulingâs home.
Zhong Chulingâs home was located in an old-style neighborhood without even property management, and the building was somewhat dilapidated with dark hallways.
Her home was just a two-bedroom apartment of just over sixty square meters, with the scent of medicine wafting through the air, but the entire place appeared very neat and tidyâa sick person, coupled with a young girl, this surely was all Zhong Chulingâs doing.
"Big Brother Song, my dad is in here," Zhong Chuling led Song Xiaodong into a sunlit bedroom.
A man lay on the bed, his features gaunt and his breath feeble, as if he might pass away at any moment. Just from the looks of him, Song Xiaodong could tell that the man was indeed hanging on by a thread.
Sitting beside the bed, Song Xiaodong placed his fingers on the manâs pulse and after a long while, he finally let go.
Zhong Chuling immediately asked anxiously, "Is there... is there still hope?"
Song Xiaodong frowned and said, "This is really troubling; the cancer cells have probably spread throughout the entire body."
"So... so thereâs no hope?" Zhong Chulingâs eyes immediately reddened. She had known this outcome all along but couldnât bring herself to give up, always harboring a sliver of hope for a miracle.
"Thatâs not to say thereâs no hope, just that itâs quite troublesome," Song Xiaodong muttered.
"Thereâs hope!" Zhong Chuling exclaimed in surprise, then immediately knelt down with a plop, grasping Song Xiaodongâs legs and pleading with teary eyes, "Please, Big Brother Song, save my dad. Whatever you ask, I will agree, I truly will."
Lin Shu was staring at Song Xiaodong, saying, "You can treat cancer, too?"
Song Xiaodong nodded, "Of course, I can, but as I said, itâs quite troublesome. I usually prefer not to treat it."
Lin Shuâs mouth twitched a little as she said, "You had better not be bluffing. Xiao Ling is pitiful enough as it is. If you deceive her, I will never let you off the hook."
"Hmm?" Song Xiaodong looked at Lin Shu, frowning.
At that moment, Zhong Chuling said anxiously, "Big Brother Song, I believe, I really believe! Donât listen to Xiao Shu talking like that."
Song Xiaodong nodded, "Then get up. I need to think about how to treat him."
Lin Shu didnât dare say any more this time, even if she had her doubts, because it seemed to be the only hope for Zhong Chulingâs father. If she angered Song Xiaodong and he refused to treat him, the responsibility would be on her.
Zhong Chuling quickly stood up, her fists clenched, not even daring to breathe too heavily for fear of disturbing Song Xiaodong.
After thinking for a moment, Song Xiaodong said, "All right, I agree to treat your father. But obviously, he canât be cured instantly. Iâll start by saving his life."
Zhong Chuling was overjoyed at his words and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"
"Then you should all go out," Song Xiaodong waved his hand.
Lin Shu immediately said in surprise, "We all go out? How will you treat him then?"
With a lift of his hand, Song Xiaodong seemed to magically produce two silver needles and said, "Youâve seen these before, havenât you?"
"Acupuncture!" Lin Shu immediately said in confusion, "Can acupuncture be that effective?"
"It depends on whoâs using it. Also, go boil some more hot water, as the patient might need to expel waste later."
"Alright, Iâll get ready right away." Zhong Chuling hurried out.
"You go out too."
Lin Shu hesitated for a moment but still left the room, after all, there wasnât much she could do here, and with Zhong Chulingâs father in that condition, she wasnât afraid that Song Xiaodong would do anything to him.
Song Xiaodong, who could even revive someone, was certainly capable of treating cancer, but treating cancer indeed was a very tedious affair, with enormous exhaustion involved. Song Xiaodong only did so when chance allowed, saving whoever he happened to encounter; he simply didnât have the energy to specialize in treating this kind of illness in a hospital.
And this patient was now hanging by a thread, making the treatment all the more difficult.
Having figured out a method, Song Xiaodong began to administer acupuncture. The process took almost an hour. By the time he was done, he was on the brink of collapse.
"Come in," Song Xiaodong mustered his strength and opened the door.
Zhong Chuling rushed in, and Lin Shu followed, just as she was about to enter, Song Xiaodongâs body swayed and leaned against her.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Lin Shuâs eyes widened suddenly.
"I really have no strength left. Help me find a place to rest for a while," Song Xiaodong said weakly, and then closed his eyes.
Lin Shu looked sideways at Song Xiaodong and noticed that he was sweating profusely, his clothes already soaked through. Moreover, his face was pale as death, the very image of utter exhaustion. This probably wasnât an act to take advantage of her.
The corner of her mouth twitched, and Lin Shu still propped up Song Xiaodongâs arm, intending to help him into Zhong Chulingâs room. But after moving him a few steps, she couldnât help but exclaim, "Why are you so heavy?"
Zhong Chuling, seeing no reaction from her father on the bed, didnât know what to make of it, but hearing Lin Shuâs shout, she quickly ran out.
"Xiao Ling, hurry and help me. This guy is dead heavy; I canât move him by myself."
"What happened to Big Brother Song?" Zhong Chuling quickly came over to lift Song Xiaodongâs other arm.
"He must be exhausted." Although Lin Shu didnât care to study medicine, she had learned a lot just by being exposed to it at home.
"Ah, Big Brother Song really worked hard." They hurriedly worked together to help Song Xiaodong to the bed in her room.
Song Xiaodong lay on the bed, barely opened his eyes, and said, "Go look after the patient; he should start excreting soon. Iâll be fine after a nap."
"Wow, it stinks, seems like itâs really happening," Lin Shu immediately covered her nose and exclaimed.
Zhong Chuling quickly said, "Iâll hurry and take care of it. Xiao Shu, you take care of Big Brother Song." Then she excitedly ran out, closing the door behind her.
Her fatherâs physical functions had seriously declined, and it had been many days since he had last excreted. The sudden bowel movement today was naturally a sign that Song Xiaodongâs treatment had an effect, and she couldnât help feeling elated.
At this moment, Lin Shu looked at Song Xiaodong, her mouth twitching slightly, muttering to herself, "Hmph, you big jerk, you still expect me to wait on you? No chance."
Not even a minute had passed when Song Xiaodongâs snores began, and her eyes rolled mischievously. This guy was sleeping so soundly, and since he was exhausted, he must be incapable of resisting.
Considering how he had treated her so badly earlier, shouldnât she take this opportunity to get her revenge?
The thought was indeed tempting. Lin Shuâs gaze shifted to Song Xiaodongâs side waist. Just a push and she could do whatever she wanted with his butt.
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