154: After going such a long detour - 2

Lin Wanxing and Su Ning watched him seriously looking for acupoints and repeatedly adjusting the pressure. They exchanged another glance, their faces simultaneously showing expressions caught between laughter and tears.

Lin Wanxing leaned back, relaxing quite a bit, and even felt a little like laughing.

"Jiang Ye, so you went through all this trouble... just to find someone to practice your foot massage techniques on?"

"...?"

Jiang Ye was momentarily stunned. Looking up at their amused yet exasperated faces, he nodded decisively.

"Oh! You caught me! That's right, that's it! I wanted to learn foot massage but was too embarrassed to say it, fearing you'd think I'm some kind of pervert..."

"Bro, if you want to learn foot massage, just say so!"

Su Ning laughed so hard she was doubling over. "Why would we ever refuse something as good as a free foot massage? Did you really need to go through that whole 'damage first, take responsibility later' routine? You're killing me!"

"Isn't it... to maintain my tall and mighty image?"

Jiang Ye sighed. "Since you've seen through me, I won't put on an act anymore. Wanxing, lie down and enjoy yourself. Just consider it contributing experimental data to our country's foot massage industry! Tell me immediately if the pressure isn't right!"

Lin Wanxing couldn't help but shake her head with a smile.

As long as she understood this guy's train of thought, it was fine. Although his behavior was still bizarre, at least his motive was 'simple' and didn't involve any unsettling or strange intentions.

She relaxed her body and let Jiang Ye handle her feet, saying helplessly, "Fine, fine, go ahead and practice. I'll do my best to cooperate."

Jiang Ye was speechless that they had accepted this explanation so easily. He continued to 'seriously' massage Lin Wanxing while following the video.

With Lin Wanxing relaxed, the sensation of pressure coming from the soles of her feet became increasingly clear.

Under Jiang Ye's slightly unrefined but earnest pressure, a sensation mixed with slight soreness, a bit of bloating, and a strange comfort slowly spread through her.

The blush that had just faded from her face unconsciously crept back up, showing a tendency to gradually deepen.

Beside them, Su Ning watched as Lin Wanxing narrowed her eyes slightly, her cheeks flushed, occasionally taking light breaths. She blinked in surprise.

"Sister Wanxing, is it really that comfortable? Your expression... looks a bit... um... subtle?"

"..."

Lin Wanxing didn't know how to respond. She gave her a speechless glare and simply closed her eyes, pretending to focus on the effects of the 'Ancient Foot Massage.'

Jiang Ye seriously performed the massage according to the video tutorial while also paying attention to the task progress bar in his mind.

Below the 'Temperature at Fingertips' task, a faint timer was ticking; ten minutes had already passed.

His hands didn't stop, alternating between pressing and kneading techniques.

Finally, the moment the timer passed the 15-minute mark, a pleasant notification sound rang in his head.

[Ding! Monthly task 'Temperature at Fingertips' completed!]

[Task rewards being issued... Please choose: A. [Dexterous Hands] (Passive Skill) B. Cash reward of 280,000 yuan]

Jiang Ye thought to himself, "A!"

The moment the reward arrived, he immediately felt a subtle change in his fingers. They became lighter and more flexible, and his perception of pressure and position became much more acute.

Lin Wanxing, who was seriously feeling the foot massage, suddenly felt an extremely strange sensation surge through her entire body.

"Ah!"

Her whole body tensed up instantly. She jerked her foot back, hugged her shins, and glared at Jiang Ye with a bright red face.

"Jiang Ye! What... what did you do all of a sudden?!"

Jiang Ye was stunned at first by her reaction, then realized the effect of the new skill was a bit too 'on point.'

Tsk... I'll definitely have to make Student Xiao Ye pay more next time; I've actually gotten my hands on Kato-sensei's secret move.

He grinned, clapped his hands, and took off the rubber gloves. "Alright, this foot massage experience class is over! Thank you for Coach Lin's cooperation and dedication!"

Lin Wanxing hugged her legs, feeling the residual strange sensation on her soles. Seeing Jiang Ye's 'prank successful' smile, she gave him a massive eye-roll.

This guy, you could never guess what his next move would be!

Beside them, Su Ning blinked, looking at the blushing, shimmering-eyed Lin Wanxing, then at Jiang Ye's 'job well done' expression. All sorts of strange thoughts flashed through her mind.

Isn't it just washing feet and a massage? Is Sister Wanxing's reaction... necessary? Was it really that comfortable?

She scratched her head. Seeing Jiang Ye pick up the basin and head toward the bathroom, she quickly spoke up, "Bro, is it my turn? I don't want my water too hot, just lukewarm is fine."

"Are you crazy? What kind of beautiful dream are you having?!"

Jiang Ye glanced at her, his tone instantly switching from 'service provider' to 'big boss.' "Go wash them yourself! Do you really think I'm a foot washer? Are you some young miss who needs to be served?"

Su Ning: "???"

Her eyes widened. She pointed at the still-blushing Lin Wanxing, then at the basin in his hand.

"Weren't you practicing your technique? Sister Wanxing is done, so it's my turn! Why are you playing favorites!"

Jiang Ye carried the basin toward the bathroom without looking back, giving a reason that was both sufficient and infuriating.

"Finished practicing. The feel is wrong, I have no talent, and I'm not cut out to be a technician. By the way, remember to clean the orange juice off the carpet. Whoever stepped on it is responsible."

"..."

Su Ning was left speechless for a long time. Watching his nonchalant departure and then looking at Lin Wanxing's subtle expression, she was completely at a loss.

This bastard! Differential treatment! This is definitely differential treatment!