Volume 4 Chapter 19
by Golden DragonVolume 4 + Chapter 19: Interlude
Having made the decision to return to Xijiang, Bai Yuxuan suggested that the two of them simply skip the remaining classes together and use the time they had left to enjoy a good tour around the capital.
Meanwhile, back in Xijiang, word from the capital had already reached Wang Shiman.
“President Wang, bad news, they say Ouyang Qianxue has completed his transfer procedures and is preparing to transfer back to Sakura Academy again,” her secretary rushed into the office and reported in a fluster.
Hearing this, Wang Shiman frowned slightly, then lowered her head in thought.
“That shouldn’t be. With Qianxue’s temperament, he would never make such a decision on his own. So…”
“I think someone must have instigated him!” As if struck by an idea, Wang Shiman’s eyes lit up.
“But who could it be?” She fell back into contemplation.
“President Wang,” the secretary leaned in and whispered, “according to our people in the capital, Ouyang Qianxue has been hanging around lately with a young man who has long black hair.”
“A young man with long black hair? Could it be some wealthy heir from the capital who has taken a liking to Qianxue? No, that’s impossible, given Qianxue’s personality, even if someone showed him goodwill, he wouldn’t easily accept it… Wait, you said long black hair? Do you have a photo of that young man?”
“I think the enrollment records in the capital have one. I’ll go find it for you right away.”
When Wang Shiman saw the photo of the young man, she was first taken aback.
“I never expected it to be him! But that does make sense now.” Then her expression cleared into one of sudden understanding.
“President Wang, who is this?” the secretary asked, puzzled.
“Who else? The legitimate heir of the Bai family, the one who dominates Xijiang.”
“Bai Yuxuan?!” The secretary was greatly shocked.
Yet to the secretary’s surprise, Wang Shiman actually burst into laughter.
“President Wang, why are you laughing? The one competing with us for him this time is Bai Yuxuan!”
“I laugh only because I never realized Qianxue had such charm. You see, I’ve heard of Bai Yuxuan’s reputation, that young man is notoriously cold and aloof. They say no fewer than a hundred girls have confessed to him, yet none have ever succeeded, and he hardly even deigns to give them a second glance. But Qianxue, in less than a year, has made him go through fire and water, even chasing him all the way to the capital. I truly never knew my Qianxue possessed such allure, shouldn’t I be pleased?”
“But for now, you’d better think about how to deal with Bai Yuxuan. After all, they say he’s been handling some family affairs on his own even before high school, and he has the entire Bai clan behind him.”
“Don’t you worry about that. I have my own ways to handle him.” Seeing Wang Shiman’s composed expression, the secretary fretted inwardly but could find nothing more to say.
Meanwhile, at a scenic spot in the capital.
“Ah~ I’m so tired!” Qianxue collapsed onto a public bench as soon as they exited the attraction.
“Who was it that boasted about visiting every landmark in the capital within a single day? We’ve only been to three, and you’re already spent?” Bai Yuxuan looked at the reluctant Qianxue with helplessness. Though he had had his fill of fun, she herself was not yet satisfied, but since he was exhausted, she didn’t press further.
Suddenly, spotting a sign in the distance, Bai Yuxuan came up with a mischievous idea to tease him. A sly grin curled at the corner of her mouth as she patted his shoulder and said,
“Hey, aren’t you tired? See that massage parlor over there? Let’s go in and relax a bit.”
Upon hearing this, Qianxue jolted. Though he didn’t follow the news closely, he had heard things.
“Wait… you’re not taking me to one of those sleazy places, are you? No, no! We’re still minors, and besides, that kind of place… and that kind of thing should be done with someone you love…” His voice trailed off, and his cheeks flushed crimson.
Seeing him so bashful, Bai Yuxuan felt an overwhelming urge to pull him into her arms and give him a big kiss. She was thoroughly pleased, her Qianxue was still innocent, not yet corrupted. Leaning close to his burning ear, she whispered,
“What are you thinking? Even the boldest shady establishments wouldn’t dare set up shop in the bustling heart of the capital. So this massage parlor probably doesn’t offer the ‘services’ you’re imagining!”
“Who’s imagining anything! I’ve just read about and heard of such places before.”
“Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing you. I just saw you were tired and wanted to take you for a massage to unwind.”
“But places like this are expensive, aren’t they?”
“Don’t worry, that money is nothing to me. Let me show you a little of the high life.” With that, Bai Yuxuan, disregarding his strong protests, dragged and pulled him into the establishment.
Originally, this legitimate massage parlor did not admit minors, but when the reception manager saw the black card in Bai Yuxuan’s hand, he hesitated.
Someone who could hold such a card was clearly not an ordinary youth, and his small shop dared not offend. So he turned a blind eye and assigned a female masseuse to take them to the therapy room.
Once in the therapy room, the masseuse asked which therapeutic massage package they preferred. Qianxue knew nothing about these things, so he left the matter to Bai Yuxuan.
Bai Yuxuan, however, mysteriously pulled the masseuse into a corner, slipped a thick wad of bills into her pocket, and whispered,
“I want special service!”
The masseuse looked at the handsome black-haired young man before her and immediately blushed.
“I-I’m sorry, sir, this is a legitimate establishment! And I sell my skills, not my body…”
“I just need you to do me a small favor, what are you thinking?”
Ten minutes later, after changing into the massage robe, Qianxue pressed the bell beside the massage bed to summon the masseuse.
“Where’s the guy who came with me?” Since this was his first time in such a place, he was very nervous. When the masseuse entered and Bai Yuxuan still hadn’t returned, his unease began to mount.
“Don’t worry, your companion said he had a business call to take and would be back shortly.”
“Oh, I see.” Reassured by the masseuse’s words, Qianxue relaxed.
Just then, the masseuse produced a black eye mask.
“What’s this for?” Qianxue tensed up again.
“Oh, don’t worry, wearing an eye mask to block out vision heightens your body’s sensitivity, which enhances your massage experience!”
“I see!” And so, innocent as he was, Qianxue put on the eye mask.
“Now please lie down, I’ll begin.” Then a pair of hands reached onto Qianxue’s shoulders and began to knead.
With the eye mask on, Qianxue noticed nothing unusual, simply immersing himself in the soothing comfort of the massage. But he had no idea that the hands on his shoulders were not those of the masseuse.
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