Chapter 58 Um, what kind of reward is this?
Chapter 58 Um, what kind of reward is this?
Upon hearing Lin Jianxia's words, Jiang Yubai stood there dumbfounded.
What do you mean by "just a reward"?
The more I listen to this, the more wrong it seems.
He glanced at the double bed next to him, trying to confirm one more thing:
"Um...do you want me to take off my clothes?"
"Take off your clothes?" Lin Jianxia frowned upon hearing this. "Whatever you like."
No, what kind of inappropriate language is this? What do you mean by "it depends on what I like"...?
Jiang Yubai's gaze unconsciously fell on the girl.
The youthful blue and white school uniform, perhaps because she wasn't at school, had its zipper, which was usually tightly fastened, loosened a bit, vaguely revealing her delicate collarbone beneath the summer uniform.
It was blindingly white.
While blue and white school uniforms are indeed youthful and appealing, but...
Oh wait, that's not the point!
Jiang Yubai took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly:
"I think... it's better to be cautious about these things, especially for girls. They need to think it through carefully."
Lin Jianxia blinked blankly:
"Be cautious? Why should I be cautious about a massage? What's wrong with girls? It's not like only blind people can get a massage."
"..."
"..."
"massage?"
Jiang Yubai asked cautiously to confirm.
"Otherwise what?" Lin Jianxia looked completely bewildered. "What did you think it was?"
"No, I meant massage."
Jiang Yubai's expression remained unchanged as he slowly nodded.
"We really have to be careful; if you press the wrong acupoint and cause paralysis, that would be a real problem."
"...Why would a massage cause paralysis?" Lin Jianxia gritted her teeth. "Are you going to give me a massage or not?!"
I'm so angry! I'm so angry!
This was clearly a reward she had planned to give him after he finished memorizing a month's worth of vocabulary words, and she was even hesitant about whether to give it to him or not!
Who knew that seeing this guy's obvious disappointment, I impulsively and, as if possessed, fulfilled my promise ahead of schedule...
Why aren't you satisfied with the grilled fish? Aren't you the one who loves to eat the most, Jiang Xiaobai!
There's more!
I clearly got a great deal, so what's with this "I'm afraid you'll paralyze me" tone?!
To be honest, the moment Lin Jianxia heard his words, she was so angry that she wanted to turn around and leave.
Jiang Yubai slid to his knees very quickly.
He didn't say anything like "I'm sorry" or "I was wrong." Instead, with lightning speed and a bang, he slapped himself onto the bed with a "pia ji."
The bed bounced a little.
Seeing Lin Jianxia standing there in a daze, he even raised his head to look at her, probably wondering why she hadn't come yet.
......never mind.
Lin Jianxia sighed and walked over anyway.
Jiang Yubai lay on his back, watching her approach, and then heard her purse her lips and say:
"Turn around and lie face down."
Jiang Yubai readily sat up, thought for a moment, then took off his school uniform jacket and threw it aside before obediently lying down.
So that's what "taking off clothes or not" means... They didn't even explain it more clearly.
He lay on the bed for a few seconds and felt the mattress beside him sink slightly.
Then, accompanied by a faint scent of lavender, a pair of warm little hands gently pressed onto his shoulders.
At first, the force was a bit clumsy, as if it was testing the waters, but soon the hands found the rhythm, the thumbs slowly pushing and pressing along the lines of the shoulders and neck, kneading the tense muscles little by little.
A strange, aching sensation mixed with a pleasant comfort spread from the spot where the pressure was applied, causing Jiang Yubai to let out a muffled "uh."
But then, he was also somewhat surprised.
No... are you serious?
He originally thought that the so-called "massage" would probably just be a few random thumps on his shoulders and that would be it.
But the girl's fingertips clearly carried a considerable amount of force, kneading steadily and accurately, indicating that she had something special to offer.
The soft, fluffy bed, the comforting little hand on my shoulder, and the warmth that spreads through my body after a good meal...
Jiang Yubai comfortably squinted his eyes, and his consciousness gradually relaxed.
Behind his back, where he couldn't see, Lin Jianxia gently bit her lower lip, her earlobes as red as ripe cherries.
She secretly learned this technique online; it was the only person she had ever practiced with before...
He only has a younger sister.
It was just a vague idea, something I thought I could use as a reward, so I didn't have time to think about it in detail.
Who knew that the reward I was planning to give him for a month would end up being used on this guy today?!
But once she was forced into it, she realized that although it was all massage, it seemed a tiny bit different from what she had imagined...
Lin Tingwan's body was slender and supple, and one was always afraid of pressing too hard.
Jiang Yubai's shoulders and back had broadened considerably, his muscles undulating slightly beneath his thin short-sleeved shirt, making one's face flush and heart race.
When you place your palm on it, you can clearly feel the taut lines and the warm body temperature.
The air was filled with the faint scent of laundry detergent and the slightly bitter smell of mugwort emanating from him.
So I kept pressing and pressing...
Lin Jianxia felt like her face was probably big enough to fry an egg on.
Fortunately, at least this guy has his back to her now.
If he kept staring at her... she seriously doubted she would just shove a pillow into his face first.
After what seemed like an eternity, the massage finally stopped.
Lin Jianxia quickly withdrew her hand, her face still flushed, and her voice was a little unsteady:
".....alright."
Jiang Yubai, who was almost asleep, blinked, turned over, and felt much more comfortable all over.
It's like having opened up the Ren and Du meridians.
"No, Master Lin, your skills are really good."
Jiang Yubai stretched lazily and couldn't help but tease him again:
"It's a bit short... Could we order another hour?"
?
That bastard, he really thinks I'm a massage therapist!
Lin Jianxia narrowed her eyes.
"Oh...I forgot," she said gently, "there's still a set of acupressure massages we haven't done yet, lie back down."
"Hmm, there's more?"
Jiang Yubai, unsuspecting, obediently turned over again, relaxed and lay back down, even rubbing comfortably against the pillow.
The next second—
Two slender fingers landed on his shoulder and pressed down hard without any mercy.
"Awooo—!!!!!!!!!"
A bloodcurdling scream, like a pig being slaughtered, instantly echoed throughout the study.
...........
Ten minutes later.
Lin Jianxia, carrying a still-warm grilled fish, pushed open her younger sister's bedroom door.
"Here, grilled fish!" She happily unwrapped the package, and the aroma immediately wafted out. "It's the same place we ate at when we first moved here, it was so delicious!"
Lin Tingwan looked at the grilled fish but didn't rush to eat it. Instead, she took out her notebook and pointed to a line of words that she had written down beforehand.
What happened to Jiang Yubai?
Huh? What can he do? He's enjoying himself...
Lin Jianxia suddenly froze.
Could it be... that my sister heard that scream just now?
"It's nothing," she coughed lightly, looking away, "He... accidentally kicked the corner of the table while doing his homework."
Lin Jianxia twirled a strand of hair behind her ear, then suddenly realized something and stammered:
"Wanwan, you eat first, I'm going to take a shower."
Watching her older sister's bright red ears disappear around the corner, Lin Tingwan slowly withdrew her gaze, her eyes returning to the still steaming grilled fish.
He tilted his head.
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in the bathroom.
Only after letting the hot water flow over her skin did Lin Jianxia feel the burning sensation at the base of her ears subside a little.
Even without looking in the mirror, she knew her face must be incredibly red.
...Hopefully, Wanwan won't notice anything amiss.
Bah! What do you mean by "seeing something"...?
She was perfectly innocent and upright; she was just giving a massage!
I just hope my sister won't misunderstand... um, that's all!
It's all Jiang Yubai's fault, that bastard. He kept making suggestive remarks even after the massage was over, which made me emotional and my face turn red.
It's all this guy's fault!
Lin Jianxia muttered another curse in her heart, then shook her head, her gaze unconsciously following the water as it slid down.
The water flowed over the skin, meandering down the curves of the body, and finally dripped back onto the surface.
As she watched, she suddenly blinked.
"Um...do you want me to take off my clothes?"
"I think... it's better to be cautious about these things, especially for girls. They need to think it through carefully."
"....massage?"
Her eyes widened suddenly.
Jiang! Yu! Bai—!!!
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