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Chapter 14 The Wound
Although Shen Ping allowed Xie Shu to sleep with him, Song Ting made a fuss within two days.
That day when he came out from his uncle's place, a younger brother rushed to report, "Brother, something happened, Song Ting and Xie Shu got into a fight!"
Shen Ping was slightly surprised, he always knew that Song Ting and Xie Shu were at odds. That kid Song Ting often deliberately provokes, but most of the time Xie Shu ignores him, and Shen Ping treats the two of them impartially when they meet, only seeing whose fault it is.
But don't think about it, most of them are caused by Song Ting deliberately.
And Xie Shu didn't care much about it, he regarded Song Ting as air, neither humble nor overbearing, but he would not retort to make the situation even more out of hand.
After so many times, Shen Ping was almost used to the tension between the two when he saw that the two of them didn't make a move.
So when she heard the fight between the two, Shen Ping admitted that she was a little surprised.
But when he rushed over in a hurry, he saw that the two of them had already died down, and each of them had some color on their bodies, but Xie Shu's face was more seriously injured, and his sleeve was also torn into a long hole. He stood by the tree and watched. Feeling a little sluggish.
Different from Xie Shu, Song Ting was obviously surrounded by many people, and the junior who called Shen Ping over hurriedly rushed to him to see his wound.
Such a comparison makes Xie Shu even more miserable.
Shen Ping's originally slightly relaxed heart felt sour, so he raised his foot and walked over to Xie Shu, "Let me see the wound."
Xie Shu dodged unnaturally, Shen Ping was slightly stunned, and turned his head to follow his gaze, only to see Song Ting's eyes were fierce, staring at Xie Shu as if staring at an enemy.
Originally, Shen Ping still wanted to ask the two of them separately as before, and then healed their wounds, and mostly looked at Song Ting's wounds first, and then went to appease Xie Shu.
Xie Shu is sensible, and will not feel angry because Shen Ping has a slight preference for Song Ting.
So if Shen Ping is still the same as usual this time, he knows that Xie Shu will not be jealous because of it.
As soon as he moved his footsteps, Xie Shu lowered his head slightly, and Song Ting's face was already happy, but he was stunned for the next moment.
Because Shen Ping took a step closer to Xie Shu, and stretched out his hand gently, "Let me see the wound on your face..."
"Brother, Xie Shu he..."
"Go back." Shen Ping didn't turn his head, although his voice was as indifferent as usual, Song Ting could hear that he was angry.
"But, obviously I..." Song Ting still insisted on sophistry.
"Go back!" Shen Ping's voice sank, "From now on, without Xie Shu's permission, you are not allowed to step into his yard again."
Song Ting's face suddenly turned pale, senior brother, how partial is he to Xie Shu?
"Didn't you hear what I said?" Shen Ping almost scolded, "Yue Ming, take your senior brother back."
"Yes, senior brother." Yue Ming carefully embraced Song Ting, "Senior brother, go back, you have to take medicine for your injuries..."
"Xie Shu, you deserve to die!" Song Ting suddenly became violent, and wanted to rush to beat Xie Shu regardless of his injuries, but Shen Ping grabbed his wrist, "There should be a limit to making trouble!"
He pushed Song Ting onto Yue Ming who was running over, "Take him back, and don't let him out without my order."
"Senior brother, let's go, senior brother is angry..." Yue Ming and the others saw Shen Ping get angry in public for the first time, they were so frightened that they hurriedly supported Song Ting and walked out.
Song Ting didn't struggle this time, and it didn't take long for everyone's figures to disappear outside the courtyard.
"Senior brother, Song Ting..." Xie Shu was interrupted by Shen Ping just as he spoke, "Why, do you want to intercede for him like Yueming?"
"No," Xie Shu shook his head, "Today I have endured a lot, and I believe that I am the most benevolent, but I am afraid that he will take anger on you for this."
"Song Ting's temperament has become what it is today, and I have an unshirkable responsibility," Shen Ping sighed, and led Xie Shu into the room, and while showing him his injuries, he said, "He is the son of the head of the sect. I have been loved and cared by my brothers and sisters since I was a child, so I can't help but be arrogant a lot of times, everyone also sees the head of the sect's face and doesn't care about him. After a long time, even I am used to being tolerant to him in every possible way, so that he feels arrogant and arrogant Itβs not a big deal.β
"Song Ting seems to only listen to what senior brother says." Xie Shu turned his head, "Although he will mess around in front of you, it can be seen that he cares about your attitude towards him."
"Really?" Shen Ping smiled, "Maybe he could listen to my words before, but now..." He shook his head, "Song Ting has grown up and has his own ideas, so no matter how much I say, the most important thing is Or how much he listened to himself."
"Besides, if it's true that he listens to me as you said, then why didn't he listen to me when I repeatedly warned him not to bully you?" Shen Ping rubbed the wound on Xie Shu's cheek with her fingertips, feeling a little distressed, "I Sometimes I'm actually confused, why does he have so much hostility towards you?"
"Obviously when you are with other senior brothers, you will be naughty, but it won't be so violent..."
"Probably...he thinks I stole his elder brother." Xie Shu's voice was barely audible.
"What did you say?" Shen Ping was distracted just now, and didn't hear what Xie Shu said clearly.
"It's nothing, I'm just saying... Maybe it's because of the eye contact. Some people feel that they enter the heart instantly when they meet for the first time, and some people just get bored after being together for ten or eight years."
"You know how to say it," Shen Ping pinched Xie Shu's earlobe, "How can you have so many old-fashioned insights at such a young age..."
"Just talking casually." Xie Shu smiled and changed the subject, "Can I ask senior brother a question?"
"Well, you ask."
"We are all juniors, and their cultivation talents are not bad. Although Song Ting is the son of the head, I know that seniors are not flatterers. So, what is the reason why you are so lenient to Song Ting?"
As Xie Shu said, he knew that according to Shen Ping's temperament, it was impossible to take special care of Song Ting because of his special status, but he couldn't understand why Shen Ping would be "different" to Song Ting.
"You think me noble!" Shen Ping healed the last wound on Xie Shu's face, and then pinched the guy's cheek itchyly.
Xie Shu was not annoyed, and continued, "Brother, if there is a reason why it is inconvenient to say it, just pretend that I didn't say anything just now."
Shen Ping looked indifferent, "Actually, there is nothing you can't say, it's just a long story, are you willing to listen?"
Xie Shu nodded immediately, "Listen." He wanted to know many things about Shen Ping.
"Actually, I was picked up from the beggar's den by the head of the sect. I was only eight years old at the time. I had just become a governor, and I only knew what to eat for the next meal every day... probably because I was lucky, and was chased by a big beggar. The beggar plunged into the headmaster's arms, staining his clothes."
"I thought I was going to be beaten up, but I didn't expect the headmaster to take me to the sect without hesitation, bathe me personally, change my clothes, and become a disciple in the sect."
"At that time, the sect didn't have so many disciples, and there was no distinction between inner sect and outer sect. In addition to practicing, we often had to raise some chickens and ducks, and grow some vegetables...Frankly speaking, the sect was more like a home at that time."
"The head of the sect treated us very well, and the juniors are also well-behaved. I call myself a senior brother, but in fact, I just lead a group of juniors to play."
"The sect leader doesn't demand that our cultivation base be high, and I have followed suit after a long time. The cultivation base has not improved for many years, until... something happened to the sect, the sect master was seriously injured, and Song Ting, who was only fourteen years old, was handed over to me."
"I watched Song Ting grow up little by little. Even if the head didn't say anything, I would protect his safety with my life, but... I probably used the wrong method and failed to teach him well."
"No." Xie Shu grabbed Shen Ping's hand and squeezed it tightly, "Brother, you are already fine."
Xie Shu looked at Shen Ping, obviously this person is only twenty and six now, the sufferings he has experienced cannot be counted in detail, what others see is only his brilliance as a senior brother of the sect, who can know how many difficulties he is facing.
"Senior brother supports the sect with all his strength, if the head is still there, he will only feel relieved." Xie Shu held Shen Ping tightly, "No one is better than senior brother."
"I see you talk less on weekdays, why is flattering so natural?" Shen Ping poked Xie Shu's shoulder, "Actually, you don't need to comfort me, I understand it in my heart."
Guilt is also real.
"Sometimes you bear too much alone, if you say..." Xie Shu's voice was slightly softer, Shen Ping listened with difficulty, and subconsciously approached, a strand of hair was hanging on Xie Shu's lap, just in front of his eyes Li, and then... the words on the lips could not continue.
"Huh?" Shen Ping was puzzled, "What's the matter with you?"
Shen Ping patted Xie Shu's knee at such a young age, "Speak up, if you have something to say, if you praise me, it's okay to say more, I love to listen."
He suddenly looked so generous that Xie Shu blushed for some reason.
"Master, senior brother...you..." Xie Shu wanted Shen Ping to move his hand away, but it was rare for the two of them to be so close. He was shy and couldn't bear to push away, and his face turned red to the ears.
For a moment, Xie Shu felt as if he was going to burn.
"A Shu?" Shen Ping sat up, seeing this guy blushing so badly, she was a little puzzled, "Why is his face so red?"
"It's hot?" Shen Ping didn't think much, pinched Xie Shu's blushing face with his fingers, thinking that this guy's blushing appearance was too attractive.
Like a shy little girl.
No, Xie Shu is handsome, not because he is indistinguishable from male and female, but... Shen Ping is a little puzzled, why his heart suddenly seemed to be scratched by something.
strange.
"Ahem," Xie Shu forced himself not to think any more, he tried his best to lower the enthusiasm on his face, "Did you finish what you said just now?"
Suddenly the topic was taken away, Shen Ping was taken aback, but he didn't think too much, and replied according to Xie Shu's words, "Actually, there is nothing to say afterwards, and the juniors are usually obedient, except for Song Ting who is a little more noisy. In fact, everything is fine, besides, the sect still needs my uncle to help me, these years my life is actually not as difficult as you think."
Shen Ping is not talking nonsense, he is actually very easy to be satisfied, many times as long as the juniors under him practice hard and Song Ting doesn't fool around, he feels that what he has paid is worth it.
And Xie Shu.
Shen Ping looked at him sideways, "To be honest, after you came to the sect, I felt a lot easier."
Xie Shu turned his head in embarrassment, "Brother, I..."
"Don't feel embarrassed, you have indeed helped me a lot. The younger brothers often say that you help them cultivate when I am away, and you take the lead in dealing with matters in the sect, so I can have time to hide."
He smiled softly, "Even my uncle often whispers about you in my ear."
Shen Ping did not lie. Xie Shu's excellence is obvious to all. Many people may not publicize these things openly due to some reasons, but it is inevitable to reveal them during the private greetings. Therefore, under Shen Ping's intentional attention, or more Or at least know some of Xie Shu's daily deeds.
People get tired, and Shen Ping is no exception.
But with Xie Shu here, he felt that he was really much more relaxed than before.
"If senior brother doesn't dislike me, then I will share your worries in the future." Xie Shu looked at Shen Ping seriously, "I want to help senior brother," he added. "In many places..."
Shen Ping's heart warmed up, "From then on, I will rely on Ah Shu..."
He made a joke on purpose, and Xie Shu couldn't help laughing out of his trouble.
There was a sudden smile on his usually indifferent face, Shen Ping was startled when he saw it.
He always knew that Xie Shu was handsome, but he didn't expect this guy to have such a charming smile. The warm crimson color on his brows and eyes hadn't faded away, and it looked like a painter had wiped it with ingenuity.
Shen Ping's heart skipped a beat, and for some reason, she closed her eyes in a panic, and looked aside.
Probably affected by Shen Ping's reaction, Xie Shu suddenly felt that the surrounding environment became cramped, and an inexplicable atmosphere surrounded the two of them.
It was like the sticky clouds and mist on the top of the mountain in the early morning, misty, and mixed with a bit of their tacit mutual embarrassment.
"The wound on your face has been treated, what about the wound on your body?" Shen Ping couldn't stand the weird atmosphere, so he spoke first.
Xie Shu came to his senses later, then shook his head and nodded again, "Actually, it's not serious... I, I can handle it myself..."
"Let me take a look." Shen Ping didn't believe his words.
Xie Shu's fingers trembled, a little hesitant, but under Shen Ping's gaze, he still slowly unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a large bruise on his chest.
"Song Ting is too aggressive!" Shen Ping was a little unhappy. He thought it was just a quarrel between the two guys and moved his hand impulsively, but he didn't expect Xie Shu's injury to be so serious.
"Let go." Shen Ping blocked Xie Shu's concealed arm, and took off his clothes again, which directly exposed several injuries.
Under the ribs, the back of the waist, the back, and the lower abdomen... the large bruises are shocking to look at.
I thought that the two of them would be better if they didn't use their spiritual power, but they didn't expect that the actual punching and kicking would be more serious. Every injury made Shen Ping feel pain in his heart.
"You...you didn't say anything just now, did you just hold back and plan to deal with it carelessly after I leave?" Shen Ping stared at Xie Shu, with distressed and unbearable expression on her face, "Did you just perfunctory like this before? So, I don't ask, others don't care, so you don't care about your body like this?"
"I..." Xie Shu really wanted to refute that he didn't, but he knew that Shen Ping didn't like others lying the most, so he bit his lips and remained silent.
The right is a mistake.
But Shen Ping was even more dissatisfied with his attitude of admitting his mistakes, "I just know how to bear it, don't you even bother to tell me that it hurts?"
"I didn't." Xie Shu subconsciously denied, but after denying, he couldn't find any reason to refute.
Then he was silent, and after a long while, he said in a low voice, "You still say that you are the same as me, senior brother, and at most I made the same mistakes as you..."
His "sophistry" was soft and obedient, Shen Ping endured it, but in the end he couldn't hold back, and burst out laughing.
Xie Shu looked up at him, but was glared at by Shen Ping, "You're the only one with a mouth! You even dare to preach to senior brother?"
"It's not preaching," Xie Shu curled his lips, "I'm just telling the truth, but my brother doesn't admit it... As a senior brother, you set an example, so no wonder I have followed suit..."
"Tsk, you kid, you're still teaching me a lesson. Brother, you say something, and you say something. What, do you want to offend me?"
It is rare for Shen Ping to see Xie Shu like this, at least he sees his "naughty" side, and for a moment he doesn't know whether it is more fresh or more fortunate.
Fortunately, Xie Shu was able to maintain a cheerful heart in all kinds of difficulties.
While the two were joking around, Shen Ping did not forget to take medicine to treat Xie Shu's injury carefully.
Because there were too many bruises, and two of them were bleeding, so in order to see the injuries better, Shen Ping directly stripped off Xie Shu's clothes.
Then he was slightly startled.
Unexpectedly, looking at the skinny guy with his clothes off, he turned out to have a thin and powerful body.
Shen Ping's daze made Xie Shu blush again. He was embarrassed, thinking that Shen Ping was not satisfied with looking at him, so he said obediently, "Actually, I have changed a lot since I first entered the sect... ..."
"Including that little bit of flesh?" Shen Ping couldn't help pinching Xie Shu's waist, and exclaimed, "The little guy has grown up..."
Xie Shu felt helpless when he heard the words, "Brother, you are only five years older than me."
"One year older is also older. Besides, I am your senior brother. In short, I can watch you grow up a little bit."
"Oh..." Xie Shu couldn't talk to him, so he shut up wisely, and then let Shen Ping carefully apply medicine to his wound.
"Don't get wet for two days, so as not to make the wound worse." Shen Ping's fingertips are warm, but Xie Shu's skin is cold after being exposed to the outside for a long time. When Shen Ping touched him like this, Xie Shu's eyelids twitched. The hands hanging on both sides clenched slightly.
"Do you remember what I said?" Shen Ping couldn't wait for Xie Shu's answer, looked at him suspiciously, and saw this guy's beautiful eyes flickering, as if he had done something bad secretly, and he didn't dare to say goodbye on his line of sight.
"What are you thinking about?" Shen Ping got up, raised her hand and tapped Xie Shu's forehead, "I don't know how many things I have kept in my heart at such a young age, I don't worry about tiring my head, and I won't be able to practice when I'm stupid."
"No." Xie Shu lowered his eyes, "Only after I have cultivated can I share my brother's worries. I dare not slack off."
The obedient appearance made Shen Ping's hands itch, so he followed his heart and grabbed Xie Shu's chin, forcing him to raise his head, and then the two naturally met their eyes.
Shen Ping looked at Xie Shu seriously, "It's the same as the leader's idea, I don't ask you to devote yourself to cultivation and don't care about ordinary things. There are too many helplessness and countless worries in one's life, so you should be in the right place. Time to be happy and do what you want to do."
"Whether this matter is beneficial to others or not, Xie Shu, you should just be yourself."
"I didn't bring you to the sect in the first place to strengthen the sect, nor to help me relieve my worries," Shen Ping said word by word, "just like the sect leader accepted me back then, it was just to give me a place to live, to be able to ... have a home."
"Home?" Xie Shu's eyes moved.
He never felt that he had a family, even before Shen Ping said this, he hadn't really thought about it.
After wandering outside for a long time, Xie Shu is often the same as Shen Ping before, without the desire to put down roots.
It seems that living is like a mortal who needs three meals a day, follow the rules, if others say you want to live, he will live.
So simple, yet...so boring.
"Sometimes, I can see my shadow from your body," Shen Ping said, and he looked at Xie Shu, "We have similar backgrounds, but... are still different."
"What's different?" Xie Shu looked sideways.
"It's different everywhere," Shen Ping smiled, "You are tougher than me, you know how to endure, you are more transparent than me...but you are also more indifferent than me."
"I..." Xie Shu panicked, "Brother, I am not..."
"Don't worry, listen to me." Shen Ping still smiled, "Indifference is not a bad thing. Many times we will encounter others who intentionally or unintentionally slander us. At that time, it is inevitable to be hurt, so harden our hearts, maybe it is better for us. Better."
"At least, you will suffer less damage." Shen Ping patted Xie Shu on the shoulder, "So I hope you will be more happy."
Xie Shu was in a daze, he didn't expect Shen Ping to say that.
He knew that Shen Ping was very sweet, but in the past he only saw Shen Ping's appropriateness in dealing with others, now after this day, he thought that maybe he was going to drown in Shen Ping's tenderness.
This man was so nice that he couldn't help but have bad thoughts.
Brother, how nice it is for you to be my only senior brother!
Xie Shuhui held Shen Ping's hand, "Brother, I also hope you are happy, so..." No one can hurt you.
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