CHAPTER 50: CHAPTER 50: CAPTURING SMILES

"Senior, does it hurt?"

Shen Jingqi asked with concern.

Looking at those red marks, feeling a bit distressed.

"It’s okay. I can endure it. If it really hurts, I’ll let you know."

Li Baiyu’s eyelashes fluttered lightly.

She seemed to really enjoy this hand therapy.

Shen Jingqi felt a little happy inside.

The rubbing on Li Baiyu’s arm became more gentle and careful.

The various scents, mixed with the aroma of lavender, became more prominent.

In this fragrance, Shen Jingqi felt his breathing become much steadier.

A sense of peace and relaxation gradually emerged.

Li Baiyu’s arm stretched out more naturally compared to before.

Shen Jingqi even saw Li Baiyu lean back on the chair and close her eyes.

"Your technique seems pretty good, young man, you’re getting the hang of it."

Teacher Zhao observed for a while on the side.

"Is this considered getting the hang of it?"

Shen Jingqi was a bit surprised.

"Don’t you see who’s teaching you? I was one of the earliest to study in France and now have sixteen years of experience."

Teacher Zhao expressed her confidence without reservation.

"Indeed! With Teacher Zhao’s guidance, a great teacher produces excellent students!"

Several people around echoed.

Shen Jingqi glanced at Li Baiyu, then dripped a few more drops of essential oil, and continued massaging the arm.

Finally, the massage on the left hand was completed.

Shen Jingqi put down Li Baiyu’s left hand and then took her right hand.

This time, it seemed much more familiar.

Li Baiyu opened her eyes.

"It’s time for the other hand."

Shen Jingqi said while pouring the essential oil.

"This essential oil is kind of magical, I couldn’t help but fall asleep just now. But now, I feel much more energized."

Li Baiyu watched as Shen Jingqi began massaging her palm.

"In a moment, it will be that spot again, right?"

Li Baiyu noticed Shen Jingqi’s hand moving towards the base of her thumb and quickly asked, her palm tensing a little.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be gentler this time."

Following Shen Jingqi’s words, Li Baiyu relaxed.

Shen Jingqi’s thumb slowly applied pressure along the tiger’s mouth.

Then, he rotated along the Hegu point.

"How is it, does it hurt still?"

"It doesn’t hurt anymore."

Shen Jingqi noticed the essential oil was quickly absorbed and added more in time.

Practice makes perfect.

Gradually mastering the right amount of pressure with the massage technique, Shen Jingqi observed that the moments when Li Baiyu furrowed her brow were noticeably reduced.

Getting into the zone, Shen Jingqi also began to find the right touch with the massage.

Maybe the function of the essential oil played a part too.

Shen Jingqi’s hands were already permeated with essential oil, colliding every second with molecules in the air.

According to Teacher Zhao’s introduction, a single drop of essential oil could cover several cubic meters, thus, at this moment, the room was already filled with various molecular chains.

If there were an aromatherapy shop in the Sensory Paradise app, would I see various information strips about molecules?

Currently, there isn’t an aromatherapy shop there, so I guess participants need to create it themselves.

It seems the comprehensive construction of Sensory Paradise is a long-term project as well.

When it came time to clap, Shen Jingqi held Li Baiyu’s palm against his own.

Li Baiyu’s hand wasn’t small, his palm was only slightly longer than hers.

Shen Jingqi slightly spread his fingers apart.

Fingers interlocked!

What was going on?!

Feigning calmness, Shen Jingqi tried to treat it as a normal part of the massage process, lifting his thumb and rubbing it against Li Baiyu’s thumb.

Then, he slowly raised his hand, separating from Li Baiyu’s fingers.

Taking the essential oil bottle, hiding his inner feelings.

"Senior, it’s the arm now."

Li Baiyu’s arm was long, Shen Jingqi had to pour the essential oil three times before finishing the massage for the entire arm.

"Now that the massage is done, you can smell your hands; there’s no scent, just absorbed aroma."

"This means your body is compatible with this scent, and you need it."

Teacher Zhao’s voice came at just the right time.

Li Baiyu raised her hand and sniffed.

"Seems like there’s no smell."

"You try smelling it."

Shen Jingqi watched as Li Baiyu lifted her hand to her nose.

Inhaling gently.

"There’s not much scent. The massage involves calming essential oils, mainly lavender, rosemary, mint, and such."

Shen Jingqi didn’t smell anything.

"These scents are quite obvious; if I can’t smell them, it means they’ve been absorbed by my body."

Li Baiyu said, looking at Shen Jingqi.

"What about you?"

"I’m the one giving you a massage, my hands should still have the scent."

Shen Jingqi sniffed his own hands, indeed smelling lavender, rosemary, and mint.

"It’s my turn to massage you."

Li Baiyu gestured for Shen Jingqi to extend his hand.

"Is Senior really going to do it for me?"

"Of course, we should exchange, it can’t be only you serving me."

Li Baiyu picked up the essential oil bottle.

"After massaging each other, let’s switch. Now, enjoy the exchange."

Teacher Zhao looked around the room.

"Each group uses the same essential oil."

Li Baiyu held Shen Jingqi’s hand, then some liquid poured into his palm.

Then, his palm began to warm up.

Li Baiyu’s thumb slowly kneaded into his palm.

Li Baiyu lowered her head, a lock of long hair draped over her shoulder.

A large wave of lavender, rosemary, mint poured over, along with the scent of ginkgo leaves from Li Baiyu’s hair.

And the close contact on the palm.

Shen Jingqi felt his heart start pounding furiously.

Somewhat uncontrollable.

What’s with this calming essential oil?

Why do I feel nervous now!

Shen Jingqi held his breath, closed his eyes, adjusting his breathing.

Opening his eyes, he saw Li Baiyu seriously massaging.

Shen Jingqi could clearly see her profile up close.

Her ear had a piercing, but she wore no jewelry.

Her long neck, smooth and fair.

She wore a silvery high-neck sweatshirt, a set with the white long coat outside.

At the moment, the white long coat was hanging on a nearby hanger.

After he massaged her, most of her arms were still exposed.

Li Baiyu’s face showed a bit of strain:

"Why aren’t you reacting, doesn’t this hurt?"

Shen Jingqi, who often exercised and had a healthy body, didn’t feel any discomfort from Li Baiyu’s massage.

"No, it doesn’t hurt, Senior, you’re doing great."

Shen Jingqi replied casually.

"Then why was it so painful when you massaged me?"

Li Baiyu seemed a bit angry, using her fingernail to press on Shen Jingqi’s tiger’s mouth.

"Ouch!"

Shen Jingqi suddenly felt a sharp pain.

Li Baiyu quickly released her thumb.

"Serves you right for not feeling any pain!"

Li Baiyu giggled teasingly.

For a moment, Shen Jingqi was captivated by that smile.