"Handsome fellow, would you like a relaxing massage in our shop? Today is our one-year opening anniversary, and we offer a twenty percent discount."
At night, Chen Ping stepped out of the train station, sauntering down the main street of Ningdong County all alone.
Ever since graduating from university, it had been two years since he last visited his hometown, yet, the first familiar local accent he heard was from the lady at the massage parlor.
Chen Ping glanced at the woman who spoke. Tall and quite attractive, he arched an eyebrow and posed a question, "Is this massage you speak of, legitimate?"
Caught off guard, the woman laughed awkwardly, politely answered, "Sir, we are an honorable massage shop."
Chen Ping gave her a regretful look and responded, "Then forget it, I'm not interested in visiting a 'legitimate' place."
Having said that, he began to turn away. Just then, the woman behind him suddenly called out softly, "Sir, wait a moment."
When Chen Ping turned around, the woman carefully looked around before whispering, "Actually, the massage here, might not be strictly 'legitimate.'"
"Sir, please come with me."
Done speaking, the woman swiveled her hips and went into the massage shop.
Chen Ping watched her retreating figure, hesitating.
Half a month ago, he was diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer. The doctor told him he had at most three months to live.
Upon learning about his situation, his company didn't hesitate to kick him out.
Tired of slaving away every day for his boss in the big city, Chen Ping wished to spend his last days in his hometown. Hence, he took a train back to Ningdong County.
He was just instinctively teasing the lady earlier, but now, he found his heart stirring.
Having been single for over twenty years, the farthest he'd gone with a girl was holding her hand.
If he could find out what it was like to be with a woman before his death, he supposed his life wouldn't have been lived in vain.
After lingering for a while, Chen Ping made up his mind and followed her.
She led him through a dim corridor and into a room blanketed in soft purple and pink light.
Once Chen Ping sat down, the lady asked him once again:
"Sir, what price range do you have in mind?"
Chen Ping glanced around, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and responded, "I want the most expensive one!"
He still had some savings. Why shouldn’t he indulge during life's final moments?
Hearing his decision, a spark lit up in the lady's eyes, and she immediately responded:
"Please wait a moment, the masseuse will be here shortly."
After the lady left the room, Chen Ping lay directly on the soft bed.
At this moment, he only felt his heart beating at an alarming rate.
As an orphan since childhood, he had strained all his strength just to barely graduate from college and enter the workforce. Although he had watched some adult films during this process, his practical experience was utterly zero.
Thinking that the scenes from the adult films were about to become reality, Chen Ping could feel warmth within his nostrils.
Just when Chen Ping’s thoughts were in chaos, the sound of high heels echoed from outside the door.
Then, the sound stopped right outside his room.
"Creak!"
The door opened and a tall woman appeared at the doorway.
Lying on the bed, Chen Ping slowly turned to look at the woman at the entrance.
She carried a small box in her hands, covering the bottom of her dark red short skirt, but not able to hide the pairs of slender and long black legs.
Further up, the slender waist just like a snake emphasized the curves in front of her, making an already near-perfect figure more attractive.
Under the dim purple-pink soft light, Chen Ping couldn't clearly see her face, but he could still vaguely feel the exquisite facial contours.
Without any doubts, she is a goddess-level beauty!
Chen Ping was incredibly excited. There's indeed a reason for the high price.
The woman, stepping in her high heels, walked to the front of Chen Ping's bed and asked with a light smile:
"Good day, sir, you have selected all the services. May I ask which one would you like to start with?"
Chen Ping was incredibly nervous, he instinctively replied:
"You decide."
The woman gave a slight nod and said gently:
"Then let's start with a full-body massage."
With that, she slowly climbed onto the bed, and then she knelt in front of Chen Ping.
As she moved, her silky hair fell onto Chen Ping’s neck, giving him a tingling sensation. Taking in the faint aroma, Chen Ping couldn't help but look down.
Up close, it was as if he could see the breathtaking view hidden under her maroon mini-skirt.
At that moment, her slightly trembling hand was about to unbuckle his belt.
Taking advantage of this, Chen Ping's gaze fell upon the woman's face.
When he saw the person in front of him, he was so stunned as if he was struck by lightning:
"Lin Yuru?"
Chen Ping was staring blankly at the woman in front of him. It was Lin Yuru, the wife of Chen Mingliang, a local ruffian from his village.
Lin Yuru married into the Chen’s family in Yuhe village four years ago, which attracted villagers from all around for spectating. No one expected Chen Mingliang, a local ruffian, to marry the prettiest girl in the village.
At that time, Chen Ping was in college, and because his grandfather was still alive, he would return home every week to visit him.
Whenever he went home, he often saw Lin Yuru serving food to his grandfather and helping with the housecleaning.
His impression of this woman, who was not only beautiful but also diligent and competent, was extremely positive.
However, ever since his grandfather passed away two years ago, he hadn’t returned to Yuhe Village, and the last time he saw Lin Yuru was at his grandfather's funeral.
He had never imagined that the next time he saw Yuru would be at a massage parlor in the county town, and she was the masseuse he requested!
At this moment, Lin Yuru also recognized Chen Ping, her face full of shock:
“Ah Ping?"
Chen Ping couldn't hide his embarrassment, his face turning red as he responded:
“It’s me."
He paused for a moment, in an attempt to mask the awkwardness, hurriedly asked:
"How did you end up here?"
Lin Yuru was taken aback, only then realizing the uncomfortable situation they were in.
In an instant, her cheeks were ablaze, resembling a ripe peach.
Seeing Chen Ping looking at her, Lin Yuru's eyes filled with panic, she quickly denied:
"You, you've mistaken me for someone else, I don’t know you."
Chen Ping was taken aback, only then realizing his earlier words had created an awkward situation for both of them.
Upon having this thought, he was about to speak up. However, his gaze fell on Lin Yuru, and he could not look away.
In the past, whenever he saw Lin Yuru in the village, she was always dressed conservatively.
But now, Lin Yuru was kneeling in front of him. From his perspective, he could fully perceive her surprisingly voluptuous figure. Whether it was her slender waist that could easily be encompassed with a hand, or the tight curves of her chest, they were filled with a striking allure.
What was even more fatal was her apricot-shaped eyes, incredibly enchanting due to her excessive shyness, utterly captivating.
Chen Ping had grown up without even holding a girl's hand. Yet now, Yuru with her full-blown feminine charm was right before him.
The moment he begins to speak, Lin Yuru would act as if she did not know him and then continue with the following activities.
For a moment, Chen Ping's heart thudded rapidly, filled with restless excitement.
Being near Lin Yuru, who was right in front of him, he was smitten!