At first, Li Zhi managed to feign nonchalance, but her fingers clutching the book quietly tightened, creasing the edges of the pages.
Shen Yuan's movements were a bit stiff as he began to massage her. His pressure varied from light to heavy, and the cautious, fumbling nature of his first attempt made the atmosphere even more delicate.
Warmth seeped into her muscles from his clumsy yet earnest massage. A tingling sensation traveled up her nerves, making her toes curl and then relax.
"Ahem… Is this okay?" Shen Yuan's voice was a bit hoarse. His gaze landed uncomfortably on Li Zhi's beautifully shaped legs before quickly darting away, the tips of his ears quietly turning red.
He struggled to concentrate on the massage "technique" itself.
"I-It's fine…" she answered in a low voice, turning her face away. The tips of her ears were burning hot.
