"Bear with it, don't be scared. I'll be done soon."
Li Yang held Liang Shanjuan's little foot, its toenails painted red, and smiled as he encouraged her.
"Mm, I'm fine. Go ahead, don't worry about me!" Liang Shanjuan was just as well-behaved and considerate, unwilling to make Li Yang worry.
Li Yang quickly used a sterilized needle tip to puncture the blister. Lowering his head, he carefully squeezed out the pus, then dipped a cotton swab in disinfectant and wiped it several times before finally applying a Band-Aid. It should be better by tomorrow.
The sweetness and happiness in Liang Shanjuan's heart masked the pain in her foot. She absentmindedly watched Li Yang's thoughtful care, feeling delighted inside.
"All done. Lie back and rest for a while," Li Yang said after gently massaging her foot for a bit.
"Mm, it doesn't seem to hurt that much anymore. You're such a sweet guy, Li Yang!"
Liang Shanjuan unceremoniously leaned back in her chair, resting both feet comfortably on Li Yang's lap. Luckily, it was almost closing time, and hardly anyone came by now.
"By the way, why do you have time today? Aren't you working?"
Liang Shanjuan looked at Li Yang and casually reached out to feed him a preserved plum. Li Yang did not stand on ceremony and simply opened his mouth to eat it.
"Hehe, I'm unemployed now. Just an idle drifter."
Li Yang did not explain the reason in detail. He did not want others worrying too much about him.
"Then keep me company more. How about I pay you a daily wage? Otherwise, I'll be too bored. After you hang around for a few days, I'll ask my sister to find you a good job."
Liang Shanjuan smiled happily. Black lace faintly showed through around her fair,