Xiao Mu gently applied medicine to Chuxingyue. Feeling his care, a warm feeling rose in her heart.

Ding! Chuxingyue's favorability toward the host increased by 1 point. Host, please keep it up.

Soon, Xiao Mu finished. "Sister Xingyue," he said, "don't move until you heal. I'll take you to your room later. First, I need to see Night Glass out."

"Mm, okay."

"Alright, Night Glass, let's go."

"Mm-hmm, Master."

Outside, Xiao Mu walked Night Glass all the way to the roadside.

"Master, you didn't have to walk me this far," Night Glass said.

"It's late. Bad guys might be around. Better safe than sorry," Xiao Mu replied casually.

Night Glass smiled sweetly. "Thank you, Master. You're the best!"

Ding! Night Glass's favorability toward the host increased by 2 points. Host, please keep it up.

Xiao Mu just shook his head with a smile.

After Night Glass left in a taxi, Xiao Mu returned upstairs.

Chuxingyue, sitting on the sofa, smiled when she saw him.

"Sister Xingyue, let me help you to your room."

"Mm."

After settling Chuxingyue in her room, Xiao Mu suddenly realized a serious problem. How would she take a shower?

Seeing his troubled expression, Chuxingyue asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"N-nothing."

Xiao Mu found himself fantasizing about helping her shower. He felt like he might nosebleed.

But—

"System, I want to purchase Basic Medicine!"

He chose this. The images were tempting, but he'd wait for the right time.

Ding! Congratulations, host. You acquired the skill 'Basic Medicine'.

His 85 points dropped by forty.

Medical knowledge flooded Xiao Mu's mind. He absorbed it silently, then smiled.

"Sister Xingyue, I know some massage techniques. Want me to try?"

"Huh?" Chuxingyue blushed slightly, thinking he wanted to take advantage.

"O-okay..." She agreed softly, not refusing.

Ahhh... Why did I say that? So embarrassing!

Chuxingyue was freaking out inside.

Unaware, Xiao Mu lifted her sprained foot onto his knee.

"Sister Xingyue, I'm starting."

"Mm..." She felt nervous, though it wasn't anything special.

Xiao Mu pressed her ankle. Chuxingyue sucked in a breath from the pain.

"It'll hurt at first. Bear with it," he said, lightening his touch.

"Mm!" She clenched her teeth.

His skilled hands eased the pain. A faint warmth spread from the bruise.

So comfortable...

Chuxingyue relaxed. She hadn't expected he could really massage.

Watching his serious face, she wanted to pinch his cheek.

Ah... He cooks well, excels at Sanshou, and now massages too. The perfect good man.

Not super handsome, but his eyes were captivating.

Staring at him, Chuxingyue lost herself. Her eyes held a trace of affection.

Ding! Chuxingyue's favorability toward the host increased by 2 points. Host, please keep it up.

The alert made Xiao Mu look up at her.