"Sister-in-law, please put your clothes back on. When your second sister-in-law comes back and sees us, she’ll think we’ve done something!"
Wu Xia’s face turned red with embarrassment, but he still couldn’t help but look up.
Zhou Fang, the elder sister-in-law, was just over thirty this year. Usually dressed in a brightly patterned coat, her figure wasn’t obvious.
Just now, she complained of chest pain and asked Wu Xia to take a look, taking off all her clothes right away.
Her skin was as white as snow and tinged with a soft pink, voluptuous and firm, causing Wu Xia to gulp.
"What’s there to be afraid of? You’re just treating me, nothing indecent!"
Zhou Fang, with her bold personality, grabbed Wu Xia’s hand and pressed it against herself.
Boom!
Wu Xia’s mind reeled, his nerves taut, and his hand subconsciously kneaded.
"Ah!"
Zhou Fang let out a soft moan, closing her eyes in pleasure, her lips slightly parted in a heavy breath.
"Xia, do you think your sister-in-law’s are big?"
Wu Xia’s entire face blushed as though it was about to drip blood.
Despite being a robust young man, such torment was unbearable.
But he absolutely could not do something to betray his elder brother.
Wu Xia’s parents had died when he was a child, and his big brother had brought him and his second brother, Wu Tie, up on his own.
Not long ago, his newly-married brother Wu Tie fell off a cliff and died, leaving Wu Xia with only one relative: his big brother.
"I am a doctor, this is my duty!"
Wu Xia fought to control himself, squeezing his eyes shut, and gently continued the examination.
Then quickly withdrew his hand, turned away, "Sister-in-law, there’s no major issue. It’s a breast lump, probably due to hormonal imbalance lately, plus your period is coming."
"No worries, just rest more and eat less spicy food," he advised.
"It’s all because of that good-for-nothing elder brother of yours, otherwise why would I have hormonal imbalances?"
Zhou Fang couldn’t help but complain, "That deadbeat, barely ever home, might as well die outside, so I can remarry!"
Zhou Fang had been married to Wu Gang, the eldest brother, for seven years, and they had not had any children.
At first, Wu Gang said they should wait because the younger siblings were still in school, to avoid added pressure.
Zhou Fang was virtuous and complied with his wishes.
But seven years had passed in a blink, Wu Xia had graduated two years ago, and his big brother still showed no desire for children, always on the road, returning only once every ten days or half a month.
Wu Xia had urged him a few times, but his elder brother had always brushed it off.
Now, Wu Xia had returned home as a village doctor out of frustration with his career, and it had been over two months without his big brother coming home once.
All at once, Wu Xia smelled the fragrance of milk, Zhou Fang’s voice coming from close to his ear.
"Xia, why don’t you help your sister-in-law cool off, help me with some treatment?"
Wu Xia shivered all over, not daring to linger, and ran out like a shot.
If the person in front of him wasn’t his brother’s wife, anyone daring to tease him like that would learn firsthand the weight of his name, Wu Qilang.
Zhou Fang, watching Wu Xia run out, angrily stomped her foot, "Stinking brat, just as useless as your brother, there’s not a single useful man in the Wu family!"
Wu Xia felt indignant too and thought to call his big brother later, telling him to come home and tend to his wife’s needs, fearing that otherwise, real trouble might arise.
Just as he opened the door, Wu Xia bumped full on into Lin Jiao, his second sister-in-law, who had just returned from outside.
Lin Jiao was petite, and Wu Xia’s bump sent her tumbling back toward the ground.
Wu Xia quickly reached out to catch her and yanked her up with force.
But in his haste, he pulled too hard, bringing Lin Jiao right into his arms.
And Lin Jiao, in her panic, reached out to grab hold, and by sheer coincidence, her hand landed right on Wu Xia’s arousal.
In that moment, both of their faces flushed crimson.
The thing still twitched unconsciously a couple of times.
Lin Jiao felt exceedingly ashamed and hastily released her grip before running into the house.
At this moment, Wu Xia felt like he would rather die.
Lin Jiao, only twenty-three this year, was a renowned beauty in the nearby villages and towns.
Moreover, she was well-educated and exceptionally quiet.
She and Wu Xia’s second elder brother were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
But fate played a cruel joke, as his elder brother died from a fall off a cliff on the day of their wedding, leaving Lin Jiao a widow.
At that time, the eldest brother had originally planned to call off the marriage and restore Lin Jiao’s chastity.
But Lin Jiao said, "I’m already married to Wu Tie, now that he’s dead, I will remain his widow for three years, and only then will I remarry."
Back then, Wu Xia saw Lin Jiao as incredibly noble; no matter how beautiful she was, he dared not harbor any improper thoughts toward her.
But just now, he had committed such a desecration.
He bellowed and ran outside.
Zhou Fang saw all of this, hiding in her room, getting dressed, with a mischievous smile on her face.
Wu Xia ran all the way to the riverbank and flung himself into the water, diving to the bottom and swimming desperately forward.
Only when he could hold his breath no longer did he emerge from the water.
"Ah, a ghost!"
Just as Wu Xia looked up, a scream rang out, followed by a dark silhouette striking him on the head.
His vision went black, and he passed out.
When Wu Xia opened his eyes again, he found himself lying on a bed filled with a woman’s fragrance.
He swiftly threw off the covers, and seeing his nakedness, his face instantly turned livid.
"Mr. Wu Xia, you’re awake. Are you alright?"
A child’s voice rang out, and Wu Xia hurriedly grabbed the blanket, looking at the boy in surprise, "Xiao Hu? How did I end up here?"
Xiao Hu replied, "Mr. Wu Xia, you fell into the water. It was my mom who carried you back."
Wu Xia then remembered being struck on the head when he had just emerged from the water; it must have been Xiao Hu’s mother, Du Lijuan.
"Mr. Wu Xia, you really should thank my mom."
Xiao Hu was five years old this year, quite the clever child; he wore a smug look as if he were Wu Xia’s lifesaver and said, "I sneaked a peek just now outside, and it took a lot of effort for Mom to suck the poison out for you. Otherwise, that place would still be swollen."
"What poison?"
Wu Xia shivered and his eyes widened.
He had indeed felt as if he was in a blissful dream while half-conscious, but he hadn’t expected it to be...?
"It’s the snakebite swelling up high. Mom sucked out a lot of poison before it went down," Xiao Hu explained.
Opening the front of his split-pants, Xiao Hu pointed to his own little bird, "Mr. Wu Xia, when we come to you for medicine and treatment, you charge us. Mom has treated you, so you should pay us, too!"
Wu Xia’s face flushed with embarrassment, unsure of what to say at that moment.
"Xiao Hu, you little rascal, instead of learning anything good, all you know is to ask for money."
Du Lijuan, furious, rushed in from outside, holding a long stick and smacked it down on Xiao Hu.
Xiao Hu cried out with a wail as he got hit and was dragged out by Du Lijuan to be locked in another room.
Du Lijuan hastily returned with a cheery demeanor, looking at Wu Xia, "Xia, the child’s just talking nonsense, don’t take it seriously."
Yet her blushing face completely betrayed her, prompting her to quickly change the subject.
"Uh, Xia, is your head okay? Do you need auntie to accompany you to the hospital in town for a check-up?"
Wu Xia, feeling extremely awkward, naturally did not want to expose Du Lijuan’s lie and waved his hand quickly, "I’m fine, Lijuan, where are my clothes?"
"Your clothes got all wet. I washed them and they’re hanging up to dry!"
Du Lijuan was very enthusiastic, "Rest well, it’s already dark. Auntie is making some delicious food for you, to help you recover. You can head back tomorrow."