"Hm? How did I fall asleep? Where did Feng Yi go?"
Waking up from a nap, Qin found herself alone in the office. Feng Yi, who had been giving her a massage, was nowhere to be seen.
Furthermore, her clothes, which she had taken off, were now back on. Qin knew with absolute certainty who had dressed her.
Imagining Feng Yi helping her put on her clothes, Qin's face immediately flushed with shyness.
Qin stretched and went to the desk, finding a note placed there.
'Massage service ended. I saw you sleeping so soundly that I didn't want to disturb you. However, to prevent others from seeing your beautiful form, please forgive my boldness in helping you put on your shirt (didn't expect you to not wake up even when I was putting on your shirt). There's a bowl of boiled brown sugar water on the table (kept warm under a food cover). Your stomach hasn't been well these past few days, and drinking this will make you feel better. I'll come see you again tomorrow. Also, don't work too hard; your health is the most important thing. Remember to balance work and rest~'
At the end of the note, Qin saw that Feng Yi had also drawn a large heart, and a sweet smile curved her lips.
Qin folded the note and tucked it into her inner pocket, keeping it safe. This message from Feng Yi was a treasure beyond measure.
Following Feng Yi's instructions, Qin opened the food cover and indeed found a bowl of still-warm brown sugar water. Qin took the brown sugar water back to her workstation, handling official business while taking small sips.
The sweetness of the brown sugar water, Feng Yi's gentle care, made Qin's heart flutter with joy and happiness throughout the day.
Meanwhile, Feng Yi left the Knights' Order office and returned to his own tavern.
He prepared a rather hearty lunch for the hardworking Lumine and Diona. (Paimon and Yuanbao were out fishing.)
After lunch, before Feng Yi could even take a break, Barbara arrived.
"Feng Yi, is it okay now?"
Barbara whispered into Feng Yi's ear at the entrance of the tavern.
She had spent the morning tidying up her room before coming to invite Feng Yi to her home.
"Then let's go!"
Feng Yi remembered the arrangement he had made with Barbara and, after a word with Lumine, walked alongside Barbara to her residence.
"Feng Yi, please come in!"
Barbara pushed open her bedroom door and invited Feng Yi inside.
"What a cute room..."
Feng Yi exclaimed upon seeing the pink walls and interior decor.
It was enough to melt his girlish heart.
"Feng Yi, please have some tea!"
Barbara had specially prepared a pot of good tea for Feng Yi.
"Without further ado, shall we start? Barbara, which part of your lower back is uncomfortable?"
Feng Yi finished his tea in a few gulps and prepared to get down to business.
Before starting, he needed to ask Barbara exactly where she was experiencing discomfort to provide targeted massage.
"Ah? Just like my sister, my back is a bit sore. Feng Yi, whatever you did for my sister, just do the same for me..."
Barbara was taken aback by Feng Yi's question. She was just pretending to have back pain to receive the same treatment as her sister, not actually suffering from lumbar strain.
Barbara didn't know how to answer, so she chose to receive the same massage as her sister.
At least this way, she could be on the same level as her sister!
"Is that so? You're already this serious at such a young age? It seems being a Shrine Maiden isn't easy! Then quickly take off your top!"
Feng Yi sighed. Fortunately, he still had a good amount of his external application potion left.
"All... All of it? My sister... did she also...?"
Barbara stood frozen. Had things already progressed to this point between her sister and Feng Yi?
"Yes, I finished massaging her not too long ago."
Feng Yi nodded, signaling Barbara not to be shy. They were in a doctor-patient relationship now, without regard for gender.
"Then... then alright, Feng Yi, you... you mustn't peek!"
As Barbara spoke, she turned her back to Feng Yi and unbuttoned her Shrine Maiden dress, leaving only a camisole for modesty.
Barbara shyly covered her flushed face, unable to meet Feng Yi's gaze.
"Lie down on the bed. Don't be nervous, just relax. It's very comfortable..."
For a first-time massage client, Feng Yi still remembered to offer a comforting word.
"Ah? Okay, alright!"
Barbara lay down on the bed, her small and cute body trembling slightly due to nervousness.
Feng Yi reached out and unfastened Barbara's camisole, revealing the maiden's smooth, tender back.
Then, with his hands, which were coated in the external application potion, he gently massaged Barbara's back.
Barbara felt Feng Yi's warm, strong hands moving across her back, and it truly felt incredibly comfortable.
'No wonder my sister likes massages so much!'
Lying on the bed, quietly enjoying the massage, Barbara thought to herself.
However, receiving the same massage as her sister would at best only put her on par with her sister.
Barbara felt that to surpass her sister, she would have to take a risky move.
Barbara decided to take a gamble.
"Feng Yi, Father isn't home tonight, and I'm all alone in the house. I feel a bit scared. Can you stay and keep me company?"
Barbara made her move.
"I'm sorry, I already promised Lisa that I would go help her with a massage tonight..."
Feng Yi stated that an excellent man was indeed in high demand.
However, he valued integrity and believed in first-come, first-served.
Lisa had booked first, and he couldn't go back on his word.
"Really can't?"
"I'm truly sorry. If you're really scared, you can go to the Knights' Order office and find Qin. She'd definitely be willing to sleep with you."
While refusing, Feng Yi didn't forget to offer Barbara a viable suggestion.
"Then... alright~"
Barbara's reply clearly carried a hint of disappointment.
The 'plan to surpass my sister' had failed!
*Snap*
With a light tap, Feng Yi's massage service concluded.
"Barbara, after the massage, do you feel any relief from your back pain?"
Before leaving, Feng Yi still remembered to ask for client feedback.
"Mmm, it feels very comfortable. My back doesn't hurt anymore..."
Barbara sat up, kneeling on the bed, and felt her body suddenly much lighter.
Feng Yi's massage was truly amazing.
"That's good. Since the massage service is over, I'll be going now. If you need massage services again next time, please make an appointment with me in advance!"
Lumine was the only one helping at the tavern, and Feng Yi worried that with more customers, Lumine might get overwhelmed, so he planned to go check on things.
"Feng Yi, wait..."
Seeing Feng Yi about to leave, Barbara quickly grabbed him.
She had finally created an opportunity for herself to be alone with Feng Yi, and her plan to surpass her sister hadn't been completed yet. How could she let Feng Yi leave like this?
"Barbara? Is there something else?"
Feng Yi looked at Barbara's flushed face and asked in confusion.
"Um... Feng Yi, I, I want to..."