Chapter Eighteen: Jade Back Needle

  The next day, Shi Wei set out early and went straight to the Xiong Mansion.

  Shi Wei was already a familiar face in the fishing village, and when he arrived at Xiong's residence, he didn't need to announce his presence before entering amidst the greetings of the servants.

  Unfortunately, Xiong Qingye left the mansion last night due to a division of the stone chamber and it is unknown when he will return.

  Shi Wei made a futile attempt, and didn't want to turn around and leave, making it seem like he had come only to ask for help with something. So he had someone go report to Xiong Qing Dai, saying that Shi Lang Zhong had come to treat the young lady's illness.

  Before long, Yinger invited Shi Wei to go to the back hall. Shi Wei carried the medicine box into Miss Xiong's boudoir and saw that Xiong Qingdai was still combing her hair in front of the mirror, obviously having just gotten up.

  Xiong Qingdai turned her back to him, wearing only a white small dress, with a red bra visible under it. Her black hair cascaded down to her waist, and her slender figure was very captivating.

  Shi Wei was taken aback for a moment, then quickly withdrew his attention and cupped his hands in greeting: "I arrived too early, I didn't expect the young lady to still be dressing, so I'll just wait outside."

  He was about to leave when Xiong Qing Dai said calmly, "Shi Lang Zhong isn't an outsider, why be polite? Please sit for a moment, I'll be right back."

  Shi Wei wasn't that kind of person, to say he used acupuncture to treat Xiong Qing Dai's illness, in the past month, he had examined almost half of her body, let alone now when she was wearing a thin dress.

  He sat down and casually tasted the tea, but his heart was heavy with worries.

  After a while, Xiong Qingdai finished her dressing and walked towards Shi Wei, curtsying: "Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, Master Shi."

  But then she saw her figure was slender, her eyebrows were like willow leaves cut with a knife, her skin was like freshly fallen snow, and her originally empty and godless big eyes now shone brightly like stars, extremely lively, and she was smiling faintly at him.

  Originally a crazy girl who was about to hang herself, but was adjusted by herself into the beautiful young girl in front of her, Shi Wei was truly amazed at his own wonderful hands.

  He cupped his hands and bowed: "I'm afraid I've come too suddenly and disturbed Miss's rest."

  "Stone Langzhong said that you are my lifesaver, even if it's midnight, it's not too sudden." Xiong Qingdai dismissed the maids and personally poured him a cup of tea, but then asked: "However, I remember that tomorrow is the agreed upon day for the acupuncture treatment, why did Stone Langzhong come so early today?"

  Shi Wei didn't make any excuses and said straightforwardly, "To be honest, I came here today to ask for a favor from Master Xiong. Unexpectedly, Master Xiong was not around, so I thought it would be a waste of time if I didn't do anything, therefore I took the opportunity to administer this course of acupuncture treatment for Miss."

  "If Shi Langzhong has something on his mind, he can just send someone to tell Da Ge about it and that would be enough; there's no need for him to personally make the trip."

  Shi Wei didn't hide it, and Xiong Qing Dai wasn't surprised either. Then he got up and closed all the doors and windows.

  She sat back on the bed, her back to Shi Wei, and slipped off her jacket, also removing her breast band. Then she lay down on the bed and said softly, "Shi Lang, you can use the needle now."

  Looking at the snow-white and smooth jade back, Shi Wei quietly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

  Although he repeatedly warned himself that at this moment his identity was a doctor, and in the eyes of a doctor there were only patients, not half-naked beauties, yet for some reason, the restless thoughts in his heart were more difficult to suppress than usual.

  "Shi Wei, Shi Wei, don't be fanciful, have a doctor's ethics..."

  He let out a long sigh and forcibly suppressed the "evil thoughts" in his heart, carrying the box of medicine as he walked over.

  Open the medicine box, take out a roll of cowhide and spread it open, silver needles of various sizes and lengths appear before your eyes.

  The acupuncture technique used by Shi Wei is called "Guimen Thirteen Needles", which has been passed down from ancient times. Of course, when it was passed down to modern times, it was no longer just "thirteen needles".

  His fingertips slowly slid over the skin of her back, selecting a spot, his right hand holding the needle, his left hand pressing against her back, lightly piercing the Tianzong acupoint on her back.

  The moment the needle pierced her skin, Xiong Qingdai's body trembled slightly.

  "Does it hurt?" Shi Wei asked.

  Xiong Qing Dai shook her head and lightly bit her red lips, saying: "This little pain is nothing, Shi Lang Zhong can use the needle."

  Shi Wei no longer hesitated and administered the injection according to the law.

  Although Xiong Qingdai was born with a gentle and beautiful appearance, she had a strong and wild temperament. If it were an ordinary girl, she would have been in great pain from the needle pricks, crying out loud and screaming, but Xiong Qingdai bit her teeth and didn't make a sound.

  Two hours had passed, and the acupuncture was finally completed. Shi Wei pulled out all the silver needles and wiped away the blood stains on her back before letting out a sigh of relief: "The needles are all used up, miss. You can get up now."

  Shi Wei packed up the medicine box and was about to retreat to the outside, so that Xiong Qing Dai could dress properly.

  Before she could take another step forward, Xiong Qingdai said: "I can't see what's behind, Shi Langzhong, can you help me?"

  When she turned around, Xiong Qing Dai had already sat up sideways, with both hands supporting her chest and covering half of it. Her smooth and spotless back was fully exposed to Shi Wei.

  Xiong Qing Dai wanted Shi Wei to help her tie up her bra.

  Even if we're familiar with each other, it shouldn't be to this extent...

  Shi Wei thought that Miss Xiong was like this, either she was extremely innocent and didn't understand the boundaries between men and women, or she was deliberately trying to seduce him.

  Shi Wei certainly hoped it was the latter, but looking at her so naturally, without revealing half a hint of shyness, it didn't seem like she did it on purpose.

  Perhaps it was because she had been muddled for four or five years and hadn't learned the human emotions and worldly experiences that someone of her age should have, so she would be like this, and it's not entirely impossible.

  Shi Wei also guessed a lot, anyway, it's just a matter of raising one's hand, and the one who loses out is not oneself, what's there to hesitate about.

  He didn't think much about it at the moment, put down the medicine box and sat back, rolled up his sleeves, and carefully helped her tie the chest strap.

  Just now, because he was using a needle, although facing the jade back, Shi Wei had no time to spare. At this moment, at such close distance, leaning against this half-naked figure, smelling that orchid-like girl's body fragrance, his fingertips inadvertently touched that tender skin, and his heart couldn't help but thump suddenly.

  Just as she was indulging in her own thoughts, a maid suddenly shouted from outside the door: "Miss, Master is back."

  Upon hearing this shout, Shi Wei's thoughts instantly withdrew from Xiong Qing Dai and immediately recalled the true purpose of his visit to the Xiong residence.

  "Let me go see Master Xiong first." Shi Wei immediately stood up and bid farewell.

  Xiong Qingye heard that Shi Wei was also there and was about to head towards the back room, but Shi Wei had already arrived first. The two of them ran into each other in the front hall.

  "Stone, you've arrived just in time, let's have a few cups together."

  Xiong Qingye's sister is recovering from her illness, and the fishing village's business has been booming in recent years. He's usually in a good mood, so when he ran into Shi Wei today, he had to drag him out for a few drinks.

  Shi Wei smiled and said, "If Master Xiong is interested, I'll accompany him anytime. However, this time I came not only to treat Miss's illness but also to ask for Master Xiong's help with a small matter."

  "What you want or don't want, what's good for Shi Lang is good for me, just say it." Xiong Qingye waved his hand grandly.

  "This thing..."

  Shi Wei did not rush to speak, but instead glanced around with a hint of warning in his eyes.

  Xiong Qingye understood, and immediately ordered all the attendants to withdraw. He smiled and said: "I don't know what's going on with Shi Langzhong, it's not convenient for outsiders to know."

  Shi Wei coughed lightly: "Originally, I wouldn't have come if it wasn't absolutely necessary. I'm really sorry to trouble the Bear Clan Master, but this matter is something that no one else can get involved in except for the Bear Clan Master, so I had no choice but to come with a thick face."

  "What could make Shi Langzhong so troubled?" Xiong Qingye's eyes showed a hint of curiosity, and his confidence gradually subsided due to Shi Wei's previous words.

  Shi Wei immediately told him about the matter of Ding Xiang, and finally made it clear that he wanted to ask Xiong Qingye to come forward and see if he could use the county magistrate's face to persuade Ma Bo to let go of the matter.

  Xiong Qingye listened and listened, his originally heroic and majestic expression faded away, replaced by a hint of hidden worry.

  After a moment of silence, Xiong Qingye waved his hand and said: "Shi Langzhong, in my opinion, you don't have to offend Ma Bo for the sake of a servant girl. Just let her go and that's it."

  Xiong Qingye's words were somewhat unexpected, and Shi Wei's sword eyebrows slightly condensed: "Ma Bo is just the nephew of Xin County Magistrate, not even his own son. Why does Xiong Bangzhu treat him with such caution? This makes me a bit curious."

  Xiong Qingye smiled and said, "Shi Langzhong, you don't know that our Xin County Magistrate is nearly forty years old and has no children under his knees. He regards Ma Bo's only nephew as his own son and has always spoiled him."

  He paused, and then sighed: "I, Xiong Qingye, do have some connections with the County Magistrate of Xin County, but these connections aren't strong enough to prevent the County Magistrate from protecting his precious nephew, so I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter."

  It turns out there's more to it than meets the eye.

  Xiong Qingye said as much, indicating he would not lend a hand.

  Shi Wei was somewhat disappointed with Xiong's surname, even if Ma Bo had such a background, he could have agreed to give it a try, as for whether it would work or not, regardless of the outcome, it would make Shi Wei feel slightly relieved.

  Now, he is unwilling to even try, fearing that it would offend the county magistrate.

  Shi Wei was indeed extremely disappointed in him.

  He coldly laughed and slightly raised his hand: "Since the Bear Gang Master is having such a hard time, then Shi Mou can't say anything more. There's still something to attend to in my medical hall, so I'll take my leave first."

  Shi Wei stood up and was about to leave, but before his foot had even crossed the threshold, a clear and bright voice suddenly rang out from behind him: "Shi Lang, wait!"

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