Xiao Xiao: My Feet Hurt, Please Be Gentle

Xiao Xiao turned to face Lin Fan, slowly bent down, and gently tugged off a boot. It slipped easily to the floor.

The moment her stuffy little foot came free, it felt much cooler.

She suddenly noticed Lin Fan staring at her feet with a burning gaze. A little embarrassed, she gripped the side of her chair with her fair hand.

Lin Fan noticed nothing unusual. Looking puzzled, he studied her feet closely.

He saw no injury or swelling, so he thought it over.

A moment later.

"Xiao Xiao, when did your feet start hurting?"

Lin Fan looked up at her and asked.

"They've hurt ever since I finished running."

Xiao Xiao answered softly.

"You probably overdid it and strained them. I'll massage them to ease the pain."

Lin Fan explained.

"Okay."

Xiao Xiao smiled happily.

"I'll fetch a bucket of water first. That'll help with the massage. Wait here."

Lin Fan quickly stood up and spoke.

"Mm..."

Xiao Xiao's eyes flicked around before she nodded.

Lin Fan hurried out of the classroom to find water and a bucket.

After a long search, he found a faucet behind the first floor of the Teaching Building. Baked by the summer heat, the cold water had turned rather warm.

He filled a bucket he had bought from a shop. He turned on the faucet, and with a steady patter, water flowed into the bucket.

Lin Fan tested it with his hand. It felt warm, even a little hot, but not hot enough to scald.

He did not know whether Xiao Xiao would mind.

After a moment's thought, he put the question aside. Once the water was deep enough to cover her lower legs, he carried the bucket back to class.

He soon returned, bent down, and set the bucket in front of Xiao Xiao.

Then he slumped onto the floor to catch his breath. Racing up to the third floor with a bucket more than half full had worn him out.

Xiao Xiao looked at the bucket Lin Fan had brought and gently lowered both feet into it. Her face immediately tightened.

The water felt a little hot, so she pulled her feet straight back out and rested them on her boots.

"It's warm water, so don't worry. The summer heat made it a little hot, but I thought you wouldn't mind."

Seeing her pull her feet back, Lin Fan gave a small laugh and explained.

"Oh, I don't mind. It just felt a tiny bit hot at first."

Xiao Xiao paused, then replied.

"That's good. Put your feet back in, Xiao Xiao. It's a little hot, but it won't scald you."

Lin Fan spoke.

"Mm..."

Xiao Xiao raised her legs and gently lowered her feet again. The temperature felt right, and she said.

"Lin Fan, I'm ready."

Lin Fan answered.

"Okay. Relax."

Xiao Xiao shifted in her seat and took a deep breath.

"Okay..."

After catching his breath, Lin Fan rolled his shoulders, stood, and pulled up a chair opposite her.

He bent forward and reached into the bucket. Feeling the warmth of the water, he moved his hands to the backs of Xiao Xiao's lower legs.

His hands soon touched her soft skin.

Recalling the positions described in a massage book at home, Lin Fan found the right spots and kneaded downward with his thumbs, using about forty percent of his strength for several minutes.

He massaged carefully, gently working the baby-soft skin on the backs of Xiao Xiao's lower legs.

Her skin was so lovely that he could not help wanting to touch it.

Xiao Xiao flushed as she watched him massage her with his head lowered. Her grip on the chair tightened.

His gentle kneading brought a deep, aching soreness.

Then she felt that soreness gradually ease instead of growing worse.

Delighted, Xiao Xiao felt Lin Fan's hands work their magic. If only I could have Lin Fan to myself. Then I could enjoy a wonderful massage every day.

A little while later.

"How does it feel, Xiao Xiao?"

Lin Fan looked up at her with a smile and asked.

"It's still a little sore."

Xiao Xiao answered with a happy laugh.

"Good. I'll keep going!"

Lin Fan sounded eager.

"Mm..."

Xiao Xiao was delighted.

If only Lin Fan would keep massaging me.

Lin Fan moved his hands lower until they reached her feet.

Following the massage book from home, he found the spots he needed to work.

As before, he used half his strength, slowly stroking from her heels to her toes again and again.

Through the clear water, he could see her small, delicate feet. They felt soft as a baby's, and her pearl-white toes made them especially alluring.

So these are Xiao Xiao's lovely feet. He rubbed and stroked them repeatedly, savoring how soft they felt.

Shy and red-cheeked, Xiao Xiao felt him massage her feet again and again. She let go of the chair and clasped her hands tightly against her chest.

They're so sensitive. I never let anyone touch my feet, yet Lin Fan keeps touching them. I'd die of embarrassment if anyone saw us.

Suddenly, pain stabbed through Xiao Xiao's foot like a nail. She instinctively grabbed Lin Fan's hair.

"Xiao Xiao, don't pull my hair!"

Lin Fan's face tensed. Feeling her grip, he jerked his head up and spoke quickly.

"You're pressing too hard!"

Xiao Xiao complained in a soft voice.

"I'm only using half my strength, and it still hurts?"

Lin Fan was baffled.

"My feet hurt. Please be gentle."

Xiao Xiao spoke softly, her pink lips pursed.

"All right. I'll use a little less pressure."

Embarrassed, Lin Fan gradually lightened his touch and asked again.

"How's this?"

Xiao Xiao felt the pressure, and the corners of her mouth lifted. Her eyes narrowed in comfort as she answered slowly.

"That's good..."

"Mm. I'm only using thirty percent of my strength now."

Lin Fan replied.

Meanwhile, Xu Sanshi came by. He had wanted to find out more about Lin Fan, but Lin Fan had not been in his dorm.

So Xu Sanshi had wandered over to the Freshman Teaching Building. Just as he reached the entrance to Class Nine on the third floor and was about to step inside, he stopped.

His pupils contracted when he saw Lin Fan massaging a girl's feet in a bucket of water. He quickly drew back and hid behind the wall to peek inside.

Lin Fan sensed someone behind him and turned to look.

He saw no one. Thinking he had imagined it, he turned back and continued massaging Xiao Xiao.

Xu Sanshi was nervous, but neither of them had noticed him. He relaxed a little and secretly watched what they were doing.

After watching for some time, he was surprised to find Lin Fan massaging the girl so skillfully. He was clearly an old hand.

How could a beginner be so familiar with that technique?

Xu Sanshi knew a thing or two about it himself. Before coming to Shrek Academy, he had spent plenty of time wandering around the Brothel.

His expression tightened. If Lin Fan is this practiced, what if he massages Jiang Nannan?

Xu Sanshi shook his head, banishing the thought. He had to keep watching. This was evidence.

Meanwhile.

"Xiao Xiao, I'm about done. You can take your feet out now."

Lin Fan lightly tickled Xiao Xiao's soft feet as he spoke.

"Okay. Thank you, Lin Fan."

Xiao Xiao blushed and held back a laugh at his teasing.

"Should I go with you to the Infirmary for some medicine? Your feet might heal faster that way."