Shi Murou looked up and saw a snake that had appeared beside the chair at some point, its head tilted back, hissing and flicking its tongue, sending chills down her spine.
She screamed.
Despite his fear, Shen Liang covered his bitten hand, found an iron hook, hooked the snake's raised neck, and threw it into the yard. Then he used a stick to hit the snake.
The viper, stunned after being struck by a blow, struggled to the corner of the courtyard wall and then slipped out through a small hole.
Shen Liang leaned against the pillar and slowly sat down.
The toxins began to spread from the back of his hand to his whole body, making him feel dizzy. He saw double images of Shi Murou running out, and his strength gradually disappeared.
“Brother Shenliang, sob sob, Brother Shenliang—” Shi Murou hugged Shenliang, tears streaming down her face: “How could you be so foolish? You shielded me from the poisonous snake, but you got bitten yourself. What if something had happened to you?”
"Besides, why didn't you lock that snake up better? It got out."
He gave instructions to the maids waiting outside the courtyard.
"Go quickly and call our family's doctor, Qin, as soon as possible. Tell him that Shen Liang has been bitten by a snake."
Shen Liang's heart tightened. What did Shi Murou mean by that? Did she know something?
Impossible. Shi Murou would never follow him. If she saw him outside, she would have rushed to his side already.
With this in mind, Shen Liang felt relieved.
"The window must have been open, and a snake came in from outside without us even noticing, or it slithered in through some hole. Rou'er, thankfully the snake didn't bite you, otherwise, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life because I failed to protect you. Thank goodness, thank goodness."
Shi Murou looked puzzled. Didn't the little girl say that she bumped into Shen Liang when he went outside to buy snakes? Shen Liang brought the snakes back himself, so how could she say that they came in from outside?
One of them must be lying.
However, buying snakes is such a rare occurrence, and the little girl wouldn't have thought of suddenly making up such a lie.
So, is it Shen Liang? How could it be? Shen Liang is a refined gentleman, humble and gentle. Every word he says is sincere. He would even cut out his heart to show her. He would never lie.
Shi Murou fetched some clean water and, while cleaning Shen Liang's wounds, couldn't help but ask, "Brother Shen Liang, did this snake really come in from outside?"
Shen Liang was feeling dizzy, but the sweat on his forehead felt cold. He didn't know if it was because of the poisoning or something else.
He braced himself to stay conscious, trying to figure out why Shi Murou had asked that question.
She must want to confirm the source of the snake so she can take precautions and ensure his safety in the future. If it was outside, she should close the doors and windows and block the opening. If it was inside, she should sprinkle insecticide.
Yes, that must be it.
"It came in from outside. I'll just block those holes. Don't worry, Rou'er won't encounter any snakes next time she comes. Even if there are snakes, I'll protect Rou'er. I'll protect Rou'er for the rest of my life. As long as I can be with Rou'er, I'd risk my life for it."
Shen Liang didn't want Shi Murou to think that his statements were inconsistent, so he insisted on his point.
Shi Murou fell silent, squeezing out the blood and poison from his wound while rinsing it with water.
If Shen Liang is lying, why would he lie?
No, she'll wait until tomorrow to ask the little girl.
She took a liking to Shen Liang because he was a man of impeccable character and good nature, which is why she didn't care that his family background was inferior to hers.
If he is not honest with her, can he guarantee her future happiness?
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