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Xiao Yuxuan's scream echoed as she hurriedly tugged her skirt to cover her snowy thighs, her face so red it seemed it might bleed.
Ji Feng bowed his head, flustered, his hands fidgeting. Caught peeking, he braced for her reaction, his heart pounding with nerves.
After a tense silence, Ji Feng stammered, "Classmate Xiao, I-I'm so sorry… I didn't mean to look…"
"You're still talking about it!" Xiao Yuxuan shot him a glare, her cheeks burning as she tugged her skirt tighter, overwhelmed with shyness.
Ji Feng fell silent, guilt washing over him. He had no words to excuse his mistake and felt utterly ashamed.
Xiao Yuxuan's chest heaved with emotion. At 22, she'd had countless suitors in college, but none had caught her heart. Though she had a boyfriend, their relationship was chaste—holding hands was the extent of their intimacy. She had rejected his advances for anything more, staying true to her traditional values.
Yet now, a stranger—a boy, really—had seen something so private.
For reasons she couldn't pinpoint, Xiao Yuxuan couldn't bring herself to blame Ji Feng. Her heart raced, her mind replaying the moment his hands caressed her feet, that electrifying sensation lingering vividly.
Seeing Ji Feng's nervous, guilty expression, Xiao Yuxuan suddenly found herself smiling, her earlier embarrassment fading.
"Uh… Classmate Xiao, I-I'll leave now!" Ji Feng grabbed his schoolbag, ready to bolt.
"Stop!" Xiao Yuxuan's soft command halted him, and he froze in place.
"Classmate Xiao, is… is there something else?" Ji Feng asked awkwardly, avoiding her gaze.
Feigning anger, Xiao Yuxuan huffed, "Ji Feng, first you crash into me, injuring me, and then… you think you can just walk away?"
Ji Feng's face burned with shame. "What… what should I do?" he asked, voice small.
Xiao Yuxuan raised an eyebrow. "What do *you* think?"
"I-I don't know. Just tell me what to do, and I'll do it!" Ji Feng said earnestly.
"Pfft!" His honest, bewildered look broke her facade, and Xiao Yuxuan burst into laughter. She quickly schooled her expression, saying, "Ji Feng, what technique did you use for that massage? It worked wonders!"
She wiggled her feet, now far more flexible than before, her eyes wide with surprise. She'd had similar injuries treated at hospitals by so-called experts, but none had achieved such results.
Ji Feng scratched his head, grinning awkwardly. He couldn't reveal the truth about the bioelectric current, so he mumbled, "I… I just followed some methods from a book. I've watched others do massages a few times, but I didn't expect it to work this well!"
Xiao Yuxuan's eyes narrowed, skeptical. "Really?"
She doubted such skill could come from casual study.
Ji Feng nodded vigorously. "Yes, really! I'm not lying!"
"Let's see if you're telling the truth." Xiao Yuxuan smirked, stretching out her legs and placing her feet back on the stool. "Your massage was effective. Do it a bit longer, and if it helps more, I might just forgive you."
Ji Feng blinked, startled. "You… you're okay with me massaging again?"
Her cheeks flushed slightly. "If you dare look where you shouldn't, I'll make you regret it!"
"No, no!" Ji Feng said quickly. "I swear I'll keep my eyes in check!"
Xiao Yuxuan's face reddened further, the memory of the earlier incident flashing through her mind.
Ji Feng sat down nervously, his trembling hands gently lifting her foot. He carefully channeled the bioelectric current, focusing on her injured ankle.
"Mmm~!" Xiao Yuxuan bit her lip, stifling another moan. His touch felt like an electric current, sending shivers through her body, tempting her to cry out.
Ji Feng kept his eyes averted, focusing on anything but her. For the first time, he took in the details of her room.
Xiao Yuxuan's one-bedroom suite was cozy and warm. They were in the living room, where she sat on a soft sofa with a pink cover, giving the space a welcoming feel. A simple coffee table and a few chairs completed the setup, clean and unpretentious. The bedroom door was closed, but judging by the living room, it was likely just as inviting.
Ji Feng admired her silently. She'd just transferred to No. 2 Middle School, hadn't even reported yet, and already her space felt like home. She'd surely be a wonderful wife and mother someday, he thought.
"You're in Class 6, right? What's it like?" Xiao Yuxuan asked suddenly.
Startled, Ji Feng replied, "It's like any other class. Third year is intense—everyone's studying hard, so it feels a bit dull. But don't worry, you won't be bullied in Class 6. You're so beautiful, you'll definitely be popular!"
"Am I beautiful?" Xiao Yuxuan asked, a playful smile in her eyes.
Every girl loves a compliment, no matter how stunning she is.
"Absolutely!" Ji Feng nodded eagerly. "You're one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen!"
"Oh?" Xiao Yuxuan raised a brow, curious. "One of them? Who else is prettier in your eyes?"