"A top-notch masseuse is worth her weight in gold. Calling you a 'fine masseuse' is my way of showing you respect."
Gan Baobao still found it strange, but seeing how serious he looked, some of her suspicions faded.
She gave a huff, lowered her head, and continued her work.
"Now, massage my toes," Lin Xuan instructed.
"One at a time, starting with the big toe. Work the joints, too."
Gan Baobao had no choice but to obey. She took hold of his big toe and carefully kneaded it with her soft fingertips.
His toes were long and strong, and his nails were neatly trimmed.
Her hands were like the finest silk, enveloping him as they slowly worked over his feet.
For both of them, the process was a sweet torment.
For Gan Baobao, every squeeze felt as though she were grinding her shame to dust, only to reshape it with a strange, intoxicating pleasure.
She could clearly sense Lin Xuan's breathing growing heavier along with her movements.
For Lin Xuan, meanwhile, Gan Baobao's soft, boneless hands carried a captivating fragrance as they wantonly "stirred up trouble" on his most vulnerable parts.
It was more potent than any aphrodisiac.
He could even feel a certain part of his body undergoing an indecent change beyond his control.
At last, once all ten toes had been massaged and the basin of water had gradually cooled, the foot-washing session finally came to an end.
"All right. Dry them off," Lin Xuan ordered.
Gan Baobao stood and picked up the clean towel that had been prepared nearby.
She had meant to ask him to lift his own feet, but seeing how naturally he acted like a pampered lord, she could only resign herself to crouching down again.
This time, she didn't let him put his