Chapter 121: Wouldn't It Be No Big Deal for the Two of You Together? - It’s the Cyber Age—Still Playing a Traditional Villain?

Chapter 121: Wouldn't It Be No Big Deal for the Two of You Together? "Oh?" Intrigued by Xia Wuyou's offer, Xu Shi asked, "What kind of relaxation technique are you talking about?" "Well... I, I know a bit of massage. It might help relieve fatigue?" Xia Wuyou lowered her eyes, speaking hesitantly. "Would Chairman Xu like to give it a try?" "Sure." Xu Shi agreed readily. Why wouldn't he want to enjoy something like this? Without any reservations, he took off his shirt and lay face down on the sofa, allowing her to attend to him. Xia Wuyou hesitated for a moment but then rolled up her sleeves and earnestly began massaging him. In truth, she was quite adept at massage. Having a frail little aunt to care for meant Xia Wuyou had learned this skill over the years. Xu Shi was unaware that in the early years of their wanderings, Xia Kean had been nearly bedridden. To maintain physical activity, Xia Wuyou, once a pampered lady of a financial conglomerate, gradually mastered these techniques. She hadn't massaged anyone else before, so Xu Shi was honored to be her second client. As her delicate hands worked on him, Xu Shi felt a comforting sensation of fatigue gradually dissipating, leaving him more relaxed. But even more interestingly... "Did you... use a bit of your abilities?" Xu Shi felt something inexplicably remarkable about her techniques, prompting him to casually ask. "Yes." Xia Wuyou responded softly. "Did you do it intentionally or accidentally?" Xu Shi inquired with genuine interest. "Intentionally," Xia Wuyou nodded and explained. "I slightly reduced the surrounding gravity, so it would..." Xu Shi didn't pay much attention to the technical details, but he couldn't deny the sheer enjoyment of the experience. It felt almost transcendent, making him drowsy. He hadn't considered abilities being used in such a creative way before. "Is the pressure alright?" It was Xia Wuyou's first time massaging someone other than her aunt, so she cautiously asked for feedback. "It's fantastic, at least from my perspective." Xu Shi's voice was muffled, with his face buried in the sofa. "If you have time, could you give me massages more often?" "...Alright." Xia Wuyou paused before continuing, "But isn't this normally something Director Su, Su Lin, would do?" "She wouldn't bother with such things." Xu Shi chuckled softly, though it was unclear if there was any hint of complaint in his tone. But the truth was, Su Lin never offered to help him with massages, possibly because he'd never asked. He hadn't thought about it before... Maybe if he mentioned it, she'd consider it? There was no harm in trying. "Why do you ask? Just because she does it doesn't mean you can't." He suddenly decided to tease Xia Wuyou, infusing his words with a playful tone, "If needed, you both could do it together. Wouldn't be a big deal, right?" "Massages don't require two people..." Xia Wuyou's voice trailed off, becoming barely a whisper as her face heated up. Realizing his words weren't entirely serious, she felt a touch of embarrassment. Or perhaps, she's always been shy around Xu Shi. In the past, it might have been due to his coercion, but now… She's genuinely shy, unsure of how to face him. At first glance, their relationship seemed to have warmed considerably. Previously, she even asked for a hug on her own initiative. However, thinking back, it was Xu Shi's guidance that gave her the courage to express that need, otherwise, she would have kept it to herself. In this respect, she’s a bit conflicted. Overall, her lack of experience leads to uncertainty about her feelings towards Xu Shi—whether it’s mere compliance or something deeper. She'd never been in love... and if you mention her childhood with Shen He? That was just child's play, not anywhere near this. After her family's downfall, romantic thoughts were the least of her concerns; surviving each day was a full-time job. Even after joining the “Serpent’s Circle,” it was the same. She didn't mingle much, keeping interactions with coworkers strictly professional, with no chats about personal matters or a confidant to offer guidance. Perhaps Xia Kean was her only hope? Yet, unfortunately, the little white-haired aunt’s social tactics were of no use to her, and truth be told, it seemed Xia Kean never truly experienced a romantic relationship either... The only advice she could offer was for her niece to follow her heart and speak her mind, after all, the complications weren’t her concern. Xia Wuyou tried to follow that, otherwise she wouldn’t have suggested helping Xu Shi relax… she felt she hadn’t done much for him thus far, and that didn’t sit right with her. Sure, she acted professionally according to his directions, but that was just her job. Besides mere verbal thanks, more weight was needed, right? In contrast, Xu Shi had done much for her—helping Xia Kean's treatment and later shielding her from Shen He's mental assault... The imbalance made Xia Wuyou feel uneasy, tangled in a mess of emotions. "What are you thinking about?" Xu Shi, lying sideways, noticed her distraction, "You can speak your mind; what's there to hide from me?" He knew well her hesitant nature, never having changed… Not that he was asking for a sultry massage, even a simple one shouldn't be constrained to this extent, evidenced by her cautious attitude. Clearly, she was wrestling with internal conflict. Sometimes one's actions can betray the thoughts hidden inside. The only daring move was when she sought comfort in holding his fingers then, which was a unique situation, and hadn’t happened since. "Oh..." Caught off guard by his sudden question, Xia Wuyou's mental state, already tangled, now seemed completely thrown off balance. It took her quite a while to muster up a response. "Aunt said... you want to torment me?" There was a sudden stillness in the room. "...Hahahaha!" Xu Shi was momentarily stunned by her words before bursting into laughter. Honestly, it really broke the mood, making it hard not to laugh. And damn, Auntie Kean really didn't hold back talking to her niece, huh? Is this something to casually say? Next time they meet, she might get her ear pulled for this! Watching his reaction, Xia Wuyou regretted her words, questioning why she always seemed to malfunction at crucial moments. The same lapse happened in the hospital facing Su Lin, and now here again? She wondered if something was wrong with her, considering seeing a doctor. But Xu Shi left no room for her to dwell on it. "It's not about regular torment; it's about thoroughly tormenting you." Thick-skinned as he was, Xu Shi decided to play along with what she said. "Well, what's your take on this, Captain Xia?" (End of Chapter)