She had dreamed of gaining the ability to protect herself, no longer needing to rely on anyone.
Now, this opportunity had landed right in front of her, within easy reach.
"Y-you're really willing to teach me?"
Her voice trembled slightly with excitement as she looked at Lin Xuan, her eyes full of longing and disbelief.
A meaningful smile appeared on Lin Xuan's face.
He patted the stone stool beside him, then pointed to his shoulder and said matter-of-factly:
"You can learn. Come over first and rub my shoulders."
The anticipation on Gan Baobao's face instantly froze.
Seeing how matter-of-fact Lin Xuan looked, a wave of indignation rose in her once more.
This man really wouldn't do anything without getting something out of it!
He wanted her to rub a man's shoulders? That was even worse than serving him tea!
That was practically a maid's job!
She stood where she was, biting her lip, torn between two thoughts.
Reason told her she should refuse outright and preserve what little dignity she had left.
But the immense allure of that mysterious footwork tugged at her like an invisible hand.
Lin Xuan didn't rush her. He simply watched her at his leisure, the amusement in his eyes as if he were enjoying a captivating inner struggle.
The seconds ticked by.
In the end, faced with the powerful temptation of learning footwork that could "keep her safe," Gan Baobao's reason lost out to reality.
She took a deep breath as if making up her mind, then walked heavily to a spot behind Lin Xuan.
Her heart pounded, and her cheeks burned.
After hesitating for a long while, she slowly reached out her slender hands.
Her hands were exceptionally well cared for, with smooth skin and neatly trimmed, rounded nails, like fine white jade.
When