Chapter 151 - 150: Massage

Chapter 151: Chapter 150: Massage

In the warm, bright room, Jiang Xia lay flat on the massage table, his muscles instinctively tensing.

Lin Yanwan sat on the long sofa chair against the wall, watching the masseuse rub slick essential oil on her hands. She suddenly regretted bringing him here.

The thought of those hands constantly rubbing and pressing all over Jiang Xia’s body made her stomach churn. ’But I can’t just yank him off the table now, can I?’

"Um... does he have to take his shirt off?" Lin Yanwan asked, conflicted.

"Of course. How can I give a massage if he doesn’t? Through clothes, the skin can’t properly absorb the essential oils, so you won’t get the therapeutic effect. Plus, it would get his clothes dirty."

The masseuse giggled. "Don’t worry, this is a legitimate establishment. We won’t do anything to your boyfriend."

Lin Yanwan’s face reddened for some reason.

"Alright, handsome, don’t be shy. Go on and take your shirt off. You’re not a girl, what’s there to be afraid of?" the masseuse teased.

Jiang Xia subconsciously glanced at his girlfriend. She stared back, her expression blank, and his heart skipped a beat. ’Is Lin Cucu getting jealous again?’

But this whole massage thing was her idea; she’d practically dragged him here.

"What are you waiting for? The lady told you to hurry up and take your shirt off," Lin Cucu said, her tone sharp and sour.

The masseuse gave a knowing smile. She could clearly tell something was off with the young woman’s tone and suddenly felt the urge to tease her a bit.

"Oh, oh, okay."

Jiang Xia stopped hesitating. He propped himself up and quickly pulled off his T-shirt, revealing a fairly well-built upper body.

Tan skin, slightly defined pecs, a few clearly visible abs, and no fat around his waist. A hint of his V-lines was even visible peeking out from the waistband of his casual pants.

"Well now, handsome, not a bad physique. No wonder you have such a pretty girlfriend."

The masseuse chuckled and placed her hands on Jiang Xia’s trapezius muscles. A cool sensation spread through him, and his body instinctively stiffened.

"Don’t tense up. Relax. The massage will be much more effective that way."

"Mm, okay."

Jiang Xia relaxed his body, burying his blushing face in the hole in the center of the headrest. He could feel a pair of soft, large hands on his back, kneading and rubbing his flesh over and over.

The pain was mixed with a strong sense of pleasure that almost made him moan out loud.

Lin Yanwan secretly clenched her fists. ’He looks like he’s really enjoying this. If I’d known the massage would be like this, I never should have brought him here!’

’What a huge mistake!’

"How’s the pressure, handsome? You’ve got delicate skin, though, so if it hurts, you can go ahead and cry out a little," the masseuse said with a smile.

"No... it’s fine. I can take it. The pressure... is great." Jiang Xia’s voice was slightly breathy, as if he were holding back pain. Listening to him, Lin Yanwan felt a strange knot in her stomach.

She was watching a strange woman take liberties with her man’s body. Those ten fingers were like soft ripples of water, or a lover’s caress, wiping away all his fatigue.

Lin Yanwan was in agony. This was Jiang Xia’s vibrant, eighteen-year-old body! She hadn’t even gotten to enjoy it yet, and now some woman in her thirties was getting first dibs.

And the worst part was, she had personally handed him over.

She suddenly felt like a complete idiot.

"Alright. If it starts to hurt, just say so, and I’ll go a little lighter."

The masseuse smiled. She usually worked on middle-aged people in their thirties and forties, and occasionally had to put up with some sleazy harassment.

But Jiang Xia was different. It had been a long time since she’d seen such a handsome, young cutie. If his girlfriend weren’t standing guard right there, she’d really be tempted to flirt with him just to see how shy he would get.

After all, attraction is a two-way street. Men love beautiful women, and women love handsome men. She didn’t even feel like she was working right now; it was more like a treat.

After kneading for a while, the masseuse leaned down, putting almost her entire body weight onto Jiang Xia. She used her elbows to press back and forth along his spine, truly making him understand the meaning of "hurts so good."

Lin Yanwan narrowed her eyes and saw the woman’s chest bouncing around. ’Is her bra a little loose?’

She thought to herself deviously, ’It’s a good thing I came along. Otherwise, who knows how things might have developed.’

"Is school usually busy? Your muscles are really stiff, and your joints crackle when I press them. You don’t get much exercise, do you?" the masseuse asked with a smile.

"Yeah... I sit for long periods and stay up late a lot," Jiang Xia said.

"You’re still young, so you can’t see any problems yet. But once you get to our age, if you’re not asleep by 11 PM, your body will feel all sorts of discomfort the next day."

"That’s true."

Jiang Xia knew this from deep experience. After all, he’d gone through that stage in his past life. Sitting for even a little too long would make his back ache, and after staying up late, it felt like he could never get enough sleep the next day.

"So you really should exercise more. Life is all about movement, right? At your age, I don’t recommend getting massages frequently unless you have poor circulation somewhere or excessive lumbar strain."

"Got it."

Jiang Xia accepted her good advice, closed his eyes, and focused on enjoying the massage. The therapist’s technique was excellent and skillful. His body completely relaxed, and the exhaustion from the past several days washed over him. Before he knew it, he had drifted off to sleep.

Noticing his even breathing, the masseuse’s touch grew gentler, her technique shifting to a lighter, more soothing rub.

"Hey, sweetie. Your boyfriend’s fallen asleep." The masseuse looked up at Lin Yanwan, a smile on her face.

A client falling asleep during a massage was a testament to her skillful technique.

She said softly, "You brought him here for a massage because you wanted him to relax, right?"

"He’s always tired. He doesn’t rest well."

Lin Yanwan nodded. She thought about how he often didn’t sleep until two in the morning, only to wake up early again, working more than ten hours a day. If it weren’t for his youth and strength, a normal person would have collapsed long ago.

"Come over here, I’ll teach you a few techniques. In the future, if he’s tired from studying or working, you can help him relax like this," the masseuse said with a smile.

"Really?!" Lin Yanwan’s face lit up.

"It’s just a few techniques. Of course, you can."

The masseuse smiled and proceeded to demonstrate a few basic techniques on Jiang Xia, including a scalp massage, a shoulder and neck rub, back kneading, and pressure point application.

"The movements are simple, they just require a bit of strength. But you’ll get used to it with practice."

Lin Yanwan nodded.

The masseuse suddenly gave a mysterious smile. "There are also techniques to... enhance stamina and male vitality. Do you want to learn those?"

Lin Yanwan’s face flushed red. In her mind, she wanted to refuse, but her body was more honest and gave a firm nod.

She stood to the side, watching with intense focus as the masseuse rhythmically pressed several pressure points. She was studying more diligently than when she had first learned to play the piano.

"Um... ma’am, can I give it a try?"

...

(To be continued)