Chapter 120 Reconciliation

Lin Yu didn’t dwell on it too much. After all, she was the one who signed his paychecks—he couldn’t afford to offend her deeply. For now, his heart felt numb. Though he was a transmigrator and carried memories from his previous life, including wounds left by women, he had no intention of planning anything else before achieving his dreams.

At this moment, he simply didn’t want to terminate the contract, nor did he wish to hurt anyone’s feelings.

“I’m a bit tired from the flight today. Could you give me a shoulder massage?”

Ji Ya had always traveled in style. As a woman of delicate stature and high status, no one dared make her run about. She was always chauffeured, even when she was searching for someone. It wasn’t that she wasn’t anxious; it was simply that… In her high heels, any injury would mean severe consequences, and her family would make sure no one escaped unscathed.

Lin Yu felt rather calm, though his heart beat faster. He tried to steel himself, but with that stunningly beautiful face drawing closer, what man could truly remain unaffected?

Ji Ya herself was a bundle of nerves. Having no experience in love, she didn’t realize that her tone just now was the kind a girlfriend would use to act coy with her boyfriend.

Their unspoken mutual understanding was enough to drive Su Xiaolin, who was secretly watching from the side, to distraction.

Although she had no romantic experience either, she loved reading romance novels! The way these two edged closer to one another—oh my! What else could it be but love?

Why, when they were finally so close—when it seemed a hug or a kiss was about to happen—did they fall silent instead? Even so, the air around them practically shimmered with pink bubbles!

She was nearly overwhelmed by the sweetness, but alas… Their utter lack of progress was such a disappointment! It was like watching a drama, thinking the leads were finally together, only for a sudden twist—cancer, a car accident—forcing them apart again at the last minute!

It was agony! Absolute agony!

Lin Yu, couldn’t you take the initiative? Ji Ya might not know about love, but surely you do!

“Come to my room tonight.”

The moment Lin Yu said this, Su Xiaolin, who hadn’t quite heard, only saw Ji Ya’s cheeks flush as she lowered her head.

Wait… you two…

As an observer, is not having VIP access the reason I don’t get to hear your whispers? Seriously! Where’s the payment portal? Can’t this busybody get the whole scoop for once?

With her head bowed, Ji Ya’s mind involuntarily conjured up Lin Yu’s figure—slim in clothes, but muscular when bared.

Yes, a man’s firm and toned muscles, surely elastic to the touch? Though she was a lady, she occasionally read novels back in high school. Of course, those romance stories, in hindsight, were more fantasy than reality.

The sensation of black silk stockings—perhaps because all her clothes were expensive—was soft and comfortable, almost addictive. One touch made her want more.

“If you want a massage, it has to be in my room.”

He leaned closer, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear: “If anyone saw us, our reputations would be ruined.”

Reputation ruined?

She wasn’t afraid. She stood above all, holding the very lifeblood of the entertainment industry in her hands. Who would dare question or criticize her? Anyone would face immediate and utter ruin.

But what about him? Did he care?

Ah…

Ji Ya couldn’t help but part her lips, a soft sound escaping. Her legs weren’t in pain; she’d meant to refuse his touch and say it was her shoulders that hurt. Yet his hands moved along her ankle, toes…

The sensation was almost ethereal, impossible to let go. They say a good man is a woman’s poison—could this tingling sensation be what it’s like to touch something forbidden?

She felt as if she were floating, experiencing a comfort she’d never known before—so much so that she couldn’t help but tilt her head back, lips parted in a strange gasp.

Suddenly, the tingling at her soles stopped. She looked down in confusion, only to find herself meeting eyes as dazzling as the stars—deep as the ocean, mysterious and inviting exploration.

Was this what Adam and Eve felt when they first tasted the forbidden fruit? Even knowing it was dangerous, they couldn’t resist a bite, longing for an unearthly pleasure…

“How are you so good at making girls happy?”

Realizing she’d just lost her composure, Ji Ya hurriedly changed the subject, flustered.

“What?” Lin Yu looked puzzled.

“Your technique is impressive. You must have massaged a lot of people before.”

Huh?

What was this? Wasn’t it normal to know a bit about massage? He practiced Tai Chi daily, so learning some meridian techniques was only natural…

Or was the lady jealous?

“Mhm~ It does feel a bit sore.”

Ji Ya pulled her foot back with a huff. “I wash my feet every day, okay! You’re the one who’s sore! Your whole body is sore!”

“Oh? Then I must have gotten even better. When I was in school, working part-time and studying, I learned how to give massages. I had so many girls wanting to book appointments with me that they’d fight over the slots.”

Ji Ya was speechless. Her fists clenched—she wanted to hit him, and the urge grew stronger by the second. Fortunately, her self-control was impeccable.

Otherwise, one punch from her would leave him half-dead!

“Alright, let’s go back to the hotel.”

“Okay.”

Just those two simple words, and the matter of breaking the contract was settled. She didn’t bring it up; he didn’t mention it. It was as if it had never happened.

Su Xiaolin: ?

What just happened? I was only looking at my phone, watching a livestream, and now you two have disappeared? Am I invisible or something?!

Ji Ya contacted the hotel manager, who responded as if granted a great favor, promising to arrive immediately.

While they waited for the car, she stood aside with a pained expression. When she had seen Lin Yu earlier, she’d twisted her ankle getting out of the car, but, caught up in her mood, she hadn’t even noticed.

Now the pain was intense, drilling into her bones. Even though she’d learned self-reliance from an early age and, after inheriting the company, had swallowed every hardship, this was a different matter.

She glanced at him beside her, unable to keep from frowning.

Sensing something, Lin Yu looked down and asked, “You must have sprained your ankle. It looked pretty swollen earlier.”

Ji Ya was a little surprised—he’d noticed her condition before she did. Without saying more, she looked down at her ankle and finally saw the swelling and redness.

Hidden beneath her black stockings, it wasn’t obvious unless you compared both feet.

She thought he was about to massage her again, but to her surprise, he simply scooped her up and set her gently on a nearby chair, then knelt down, carefully slipped off her high heels, and did something that caught her completely off guard.

He brought her shoe to his nose and sniffed it lightly. She was too late to stop him. Having a man handle such a personal item for the first time—she couldn’t help feeling a bit embarrassed.