Chapter 11: The Clingy Luo Shaoxuan
A few days after Zhao Sixi came to the clinic, Si Qingyu took her up the mountain to gather medicinal herbs. Of course, Luo Shaoxuan followed along. These days, he had been practically clinging onto Si Qingyu, following her wherever she went. Si Qingyu had already gotten used to it.
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For a doctor, the entire mountain was a treasure trove. Si Qingyu explained to Zhao Sixi one by one, "This is Tanhuocao, which has the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving cough. I've also included it in the medical books I gave you before."
"Yes, yes, I remember, Doctor Si!" Zhao Sixi's eyes shone with sincerity.
For every herb they encountered, Si Qingyu would explain it to her until the sun was high in the sky and her forehead began to sweat. Luo Shaoxuan immediately used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat for her, very considerate.
Zhao Sixi casually wiped the sweat with her hand and watched as Luo Shaoxuan affectionately helped Doctor Si wipe her sweat. Doctor Si did not refuse. The two of them were like a loving couple, sharing weal and woe. Zhao Sixi felt quite envious seeing this.
Zhao Sixi turned away, feeling embarrassed to continue watching such a "loving" scene. As she turned, she noticed a fruit tree not far away. Her face lit up with joy as she turned back to Si Qingyu and said, "Doctor Si, look, there's a fruit tree!"
Si Qingyu glanced over and gave a light "Mm" in response.
"Doctor Si and Young Master Luo, please rest here. I'll go pick some fruits for you to eat!" Zhao Sixi said excitedly, eager to show off her abilities.
"No, it's too dangerous."
"It's alright, Doctor Si. I used to climb trees all the time. I'm quite used to it and won't have any problems. Please wait here!" Before Si Qingyu could stop her, she had already bounced over, agile as a monkey.
Zhao Sixi wrapped her arms around the tree trunk and used her feet to climb up little by little. She was very nimble in the tree, and in no time, she had reached the top.
Zhao Sixi picked the fruits and held them in her clothes. She noticed a ripe fruit on a branch. She held the fruits in one hand, grasped the trunk with the other, and slowly crawled towards the end of the branch with her feet. Just as she was about to pick the ripe fruit, there was a creaking sound. The branch could not support her weight and began to droop. Zhao Sixi was startled and immediately hugged the branch tightly with both hands and feet as it sagged towards the ground. She closed her eyes and cried for help, "Ah, Doctor Si, save me!"
Si Qingyu watched as she clung to the branch, hanging only half a meter above the ground, crying for help. Si Qingyu couldn't help but rub her forehead, while Luo Shaoxuan stood to the side, looking at Zhao Sixi as if she were an idiot.
In the end, Si Qingyu walked over and helped her up. "Stand properly."
Zhao Sixi stood up, feeling a bit dazed. Her eyes darted around, her entire face turning red with embarrassment. She picked up the fruits that had fallen to the ground and handed them to Si Qingyu with a flattering expression, "Doctor Si, please eat the fruits..." She then gave one to Luo Shaoxuan as well.
Si Qingyu looked at the ripe fruit, emitting a sweet fragrance that was irresistibly appetizing. She raised the fruit and was about to take a bite when Luo Shaoxuan stopped her, "Ziyang, eat this one. I've cleaned it for you." He snatched the fruit from her hand and unquestioningly shoved his fruit into hers.
Si Qingyu felt it didn't matter and took a bite of the fruit. Mm, it was quite sweet and refreshing.
Luo Shaoxuan's eyes were filled with infatuation, his heart bubbling with joy. They had exchanged fruits...
Zhao Sixi ate the fruit while watching them, thinking that she also wanted to find such a considerate husband in the future.
At noon, Si Qingyu brought the two of them to her residence. She laid out the picked herbs to dry, intending to cook a cooling and detoxifying medicinal porridge for them to drink.
Seeing Si Qingyu enter the kitchen, Zhao Sixi looked around the bamboo courtyard with fresh interest. She never expected Doctor Si, who looked like a celestial being, to live in a place that resembled a hidden paradise. "Young Master Luo, don't you think it's too quiet here where Doctor Si lives? Wouldn't she be scared at night?" If she were to live in such a secluded place with no one around, she would definitely be afraid.
Luo Shaoxuan, who was gently stroking a wooden hairpin, couldn't help but frown upon hearing her words. He looked at her with cold eyes. This Zhao Sixi was truly both stupid and an eyesore.
"Miss Zhao, if you're afraid, perhaps you should return to the clinic first," Luo Shaoxuan said indifferently.
"It's not scary during the day!" Zhao Sixi scratched her head, completely misunderstanding his meaning.
Luo Shaoxuan narrowed his phoenix eyes and glanced at her with malice, his voice chilly. "Miss Zhao, it's better if you return to the clinic first. It wouldn't do to leave the clinic unattended, would it?"
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