Chapter 274 Change
Xiao Cheng had never taken medicine before, nor had he ever taken care of anyone. He thought that after Bai Lu took the medicine, her health would improve and she would have an appetite.
I took the Chinese medicine prescribed by the doctor and went to the kitchen to brew it.
At first it was fine. Boiling the medicine was the same as boiling porridge, there was no difference. Just pay attention to the heat.
As time went on, the medicinal herbs in the small porcelain jar began to release their aroma, and an unbearable smell wafted over.
The entire kitchen reeked of Chinese medicine, a pungent and unpleasant smell that Xiao Cheng couldn't describe.
I don't know if I can drink it during the White Dew season.
Thinking of the culprit who caused Bai Lu to be in this state, Xiao Cheng couldn't suppress his anger.
A phone call was made to the city.
When Zhang San and Li Si received the summons from the big boss, they were both nervous and excited, and rushed over without stopping.
Could it be that the alcohol last night worked its magic? My brother and sister-in-law's relationship has taken another step forward. We should thank them.
Actually, this is what they should do, no need to thank them, Zhang San and Li Si are secretly pleased.
I was in such a good mood the whole way, my steps felt like I was walking on clouds, I felt light and carefree.
When they arrived at Xiao Cheng's house, they were almost driven away by a pungent and unpleasant smell of Chinese medicine as soon as they knocked on the door and entered the yard.
Upon seeing the kitchen doorway, Xiao Cheng, with his gloomy and cold expression, froze in his tracks.
My elation was instantly shattered, leaving me hanging on the edge of a cliff.
Upon learning that the sick person was Bailu, Zhang San and Li Si turned ashen-faced, realizing that everything was over.
He's stepped into the gates of hell.
In hopes of leniency, Zhang San immediately confessed honestly: "Brother Cheng, we didn't mean to harm your sister-in-law. Those two bottles of fruit wine were a congratulatory gift from the owner of Tianshang Dance Hall."
“I didn’t know my sister-in-law couldn’t drink alcohol. I thought she just didn’t like it. I thought the wine that Boss Tian Shang gave us must be good, so I wanted you and my sister-in-law to try it together. I never expected something like this to happen.”
Li Si sincerely added, "My mom suffered a head injury when she was little, so she has a bad memory. She doesn't remember our birth dates, only that I was born on a rainy day and Zhang San was born on a sunny day. So that's how our birthdays are celebrated. Yesterday was a sunny day, I'm not lying to you..."
Yesterday on the dragon boat, everyone drank fruit wine and no one had any problems except Bailu, who got sick.
Zhang San and Li Si were also puzzled. Could it be that the wine only harmed girls?
If they really mess things up, they're doomed.
Upon hearing that it was related to the owner of Tianshang again, Xiao Cheng's face turned frosty, and his cold brows furrowed.
The first time it was Wang Hao, the second time it was him, and the third time it was Bai Lu. Was it a coincidence or intentional?
Every time I give a gift, it's reasonable, and the alcohol is fine too, but things always go wrong when I'm drinking with them.
"Do you still have any Tian Shang wine in the store?"
Zhang San shook his head truthfully: "There were only five bottles in total. Last time, Wang Hao and his group brought back three bottles, and we brought back two more this time. We've already taken them all. The remaining cigarettes and alcohol in the store were gifts from other bosses or various powerful groups."
As for the other gifts, once they've been unpacked, they should be displayed in the shop or stored away in a box.
No problems occurred.
Li Si, however, believed that if Bai Lu got sick after drinking wine, it must be because there was something wrong with Tian Shang's fruit wine.
"We're going to settle accounts with Tianshang Dance Hall! We're going to avenge my sister-in-law!" he said aggressively.
Zhang San clenched his fist and chimed in, "That's right! My sister-in-law got sick after drinking the fruit wine, and they're definitely behind it!"
According to their established rules of conduct with Xiao Cheng, whether it was a gift or an apology, whether well-intentioned or deliberate, if they suffered, they had to repay the favor tenfold.
Now, Bai Lu is Xiao Cheng's wife, his sister-in-law, and also a member of their family.
When you're sick and suffering, you have to find the culprit and settle the score!
Even if you can't figure out the answer, you still have to demand a resolution!
In the past, Xiao Cheng would have gone without hesitation, but remembering Bai Lu's reservations about him last night, he hesitated.
After a moment's hesitation, he suppressed his anger and changed his mind.
He coldly ordered, "Have someone investigate Tian Shang's background first. Boss, wine."
Zhang San and Li Si were both preparing to go home and get their big knives when they suddenly received a detour order, leaving them both dumbfounded.
After being cut by a cold knife, he immediately nodded: "Understood, we will have the brothers who often hang out at Tianshang keep an eye out and find out the truth first."
The herbs in the medicine pot in the kitchen were still boiling and bubbling, with bursts of steam rising out. Xiao Cheng had a cold face and spoke coldly.
"Get lost."
Zhang San and Li Si escaped after surviving the ordeal.
In any case, Bai Lu fell ill and suffered because she drank the wine they brought.
Brother Cheng was already being merciful by not beating them up. If they don't get out of here, they'll be crawling away.
The doctor instructed that the medicine should be decocted to make a bowlful. Xiao Cheng worked in the kitchen until he was covered in the smell of medicine before the amount in the medicine pot was up to standard. He then poured the medicine into a bowl.
No more, no less, one and a half bowls.
Xiao Cheng divided the medicine into two bowls, leaving one bowl in the medicine pot and taking the other back to his room to feed Bai Lu.
Unexpectedly, just as he reached the door, Bai Lu, who had been lying motionless on the bed, suddenly frowned, turned over, and vomited.
While vomiting, he managed to say with difficulty, "Don't come any closer..."
Xiao Cheng: "..."
Is it that smelly?
It's either medicine or him, it must be medicine!
I didn't eat anything on the morning of White Dew, I only drank water.
There was nothing to vomit, only water.
The few traces of rosy color that had just returned to her face after a nap were completely wiped away and turned pale.
Her body was limp and she lay on the edge of the bed. When she struggled to lift her head, her misty eyes were looking at the door, revealing a weak and sorrowful expression of someone who had not yet recovered from her previous injuries and had been seriously injured again.
Xiao Cheng instantly felt like he was the source of all evil, a heinous criminal, and without saying a word, he took the medicine bowl away.
I took cold showers again and again to wash off the smell of medicine and changed into clean clothes.
I just filled a basin with water and went back to my room.
Bai Lu was too weak to get out of bed. She had just vomited and couldn't fall back asleep, so she leaned against the headboard and stared at the door.
Seeing Xiao Cheng return, she breathed a sigh of relief, pointed to the floor under the bed, and said apologetically, "I vomited on the floor."
"It's okay, I'll clean it up."
Xiao Cheng placed the basin of water on the table, wrung out a towel, and handed it to Bai Lu: "Wipe your face first."
After saying that, he turned around and went out to get a broom and mop to clean the room and wash the dirty cement floor.
His usually stern face showed no impatience, and his movements were not resentful slaps, but rather gentle and silent washing away all the grime.
Bai Lu's impression of Xiao Cheng was refreshed once again; his patience was not as lacking as she remembered.
The disdain and disgust that ordinary people would feel never appeared on his face or in his eyes for even a second.
Even though she hadn't thought about what happened last night, Bai Lu was convinced that Xiao Cheng wouldn't do anything to her, and that he would forgive her even if she did something bad while drunk.
Like now, a silent tolerance.
Bai Lu's bewildered eyes regained a touch of determination, dispelling her hesitation.
until……
Xiao Cheng brought in the medicine bowl again.
Bai Lu instantly broke down, covering her eyes, ears, and nose, and burrowed back into the covers: "Don't come any closer."
"Come any closer, and I'll throw up right here."
(End of this chapter)
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