360: Chapter 361 Summary

"It's a legitimate business! But regular customers are naturally treated differently. Do you think just anyone can touch me?"

Xiaoqing curled her lip and glanced at his hand. "It sounds lively, but it's all an act. That man is just talking big at most. As for getting handsy, the Technician just moans a bit to play along."

"Oh, oh, I see..."

The audio wasn't long and finished playing quickly.

Although the recording conditions were limited and the volume was low, the quality was fine. One could clearly distinguish Second Uncle-in-law's slightly raspy voice and those heart-pounding gasps.

Based on this recording alone, people would completely believe that the man and woman inside were having some sort of 'deep exchange.'

Irrefutable evidence obtained!

Jiang Ye satisfiedly sent this audio file, along with the detailed write-up he had prepared earlier explaining the situation, to Old Tian.

Then he sent a WeChat message to Tian Lijuan: [The evidence has been sent to your dad. Keep an eye on his and your Second Aunt's movements and report back at any time.]

All the groundwork had been laid. Next, he just had to wait for Comrade Little Tian to play her role as a "little spy," providing daily live broadcasts and progress reports.

He had a premonition that this matter would definitely develop in an interesting direction.

Putting away his phone, Jiang Ye was in a great mood.

He glanced at Xiaoqing, who was sitting on the edge of the bed playing with her fingers. He cleared his throat, walked over to the handbag she had brought, and took out the essential oil.

"Cough, well, the serious business is done."

Jiang Ye unscrewed the cap of the essential oil bottle and squeezed a large, sticky glob into his palm. "I'm a man of my word. Now it's time to reward the hero. Lie down, I'll give you some good service."

"Huh?"

Xiaoqing was stunned and pointed at herself. "Brother, are... are you really going to do it for me?"

"Of course!"

Jiang Ye nodded with a serious face and pointed to the massage bed. "I, Jiang Ye, always keep my word! Lie down and let me show you what 'God's Hand' feels like."

"Then... Brother, don't try anything funny..."

Xiaoqing hesitated for a moment and lay down on the bed sideways with a skeptical look, muttering under her breath, "I'm telling you, this really isn't the place. If you really want to... wait until we go out later..."

"What are you thinking! What kind of person do you take me for?"

Jiang Ye immediately pulled a long face and interrupted her righteously, "I never take off my pants when I'm out; I'm a man of integrity! I have super strong principles! If I say I'm giving you a SPA, it's just a SPA!"

Xiaoqing looked at his upright expression, gave an "oh," and adjusted her posture to lie face down.

Just as she settled, she heard Jiang Ye let out a confused "Hmm?"

"Why haven't you taken off your dress? How am I supposed to do a back rub with your clothes on? Won't the essential oil get all over your dress?"

Xiaoqing: "..."

She rolled her eyes speechlessly. Resigning herself to her fate, she sat up to unzip the side of her dress while whispering a complaint:

"You're such a damn gentleman, so full of principles..."

After a rustling sound, Xiaoqing lay back down, her smooth back skin exposed under the slightly dim light.

Jiang Ye rubbed the essential oil to warm it up, placed his large hands on her, and began this "professional service" worth 2,598.

...

Three hours later, a refreshed Jiang Ye (whose hands were a bit sore) and a dazed Xiaoqing (whose legs were weak) went downstairs one after the other.

The board game area was still bustling, and the Tian family elders were still battling it out at the mahjong tables.

Jiang Shuang and Ms. Qin had joined Xu Xuan and Tian Haoran for a game of poker, and the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.

Second Uncle-in-law had long since finished his "leisure time," settled his bill, and left for his next mahjong game.

As for Old Tian and Second Aunt...

According to the intermittent "live updates" sent by Tian Lijuan during that time, the plot development was basically as Jiang Ye had expected:

After Old Tian received the "write-up" and audio more than two hours ago, his face instantly turned ashen. He left the table without a word, smoked several cigarettes in a corner, and his brow was furrowed into a knot.

When Second Uncle-in-law strolled over and said with a grin that he had something to do and was leaving first, Old Tian stared at his back, struggling with a complex expression for a long time. Finally, he made up his mind, stood up, walked to the card table, and quietly called Second Aunt aside.

After that, Second Aunt did not return to the card table.

About half an hour later, Old Tian returned alone with a face full of sorrow, telling everyone that Second Aunt had a sudden emergency at home and had left first.

Not long after, Old Tian also used the excuse that "Juaner is tired" to take the unhappy Tian Lijuan—who hadn't seen her little uncle come down yet—and left the bathing center.

It was worth mentioning that the honest Comrade Old Tian actually transferred 5,000 yuan to Jiang Ye on WeChat, with a note saying "Hard work fee, a small token of Second Aunt's appreciation."

However, according to Tian Lijuan's description—"My dad's hands were shaking when he made the transfer"—Jiang Ye strongly suspected that this money was Old Tian gritting his teeth and paying out of his own pocket.

Jiang Ye took the elevator down to the bathing area, took a refreshing hot shower to wash off the essential oil from his upper body, then changed his clothes and went to the front desk to settle the bill in high spirits.

He glanced at his phone. Jiang Shuang had sent a string of WeChat messages, asking for dinner and shopping tomorrow; her tone was more than twice as enthusiastic as when she had invited him to fix the pipes.

Jiang Ye smiled and casually replied: [Wait until you actually become a flight attendant and are flying steadily in the sky.] Then he put away his phone and walked toward the parking lot with a swagger.

Hmm...

This trip of "catching an affair" and "socializing" could be summarized as follows:

1: He experienced a top-tier SPA worth 2,598 in reverse. With the skill buff of "Dexterous Hands," he massaged Comrade Xiaoqing until she was whimpering and couldn't get up for a long time.

When he left, she clung to him with a limp body, clearly expressing that she wanted to treat him to a late-night snack, obviously coveting his "technique." Jiang Ye decisively refused on the grounds that "men and women should keep a proper distance."

2: Possibly, probably, maybe... he helped Comrade Little Tian fill a long-standing family void.

He created a more harmonious environment for her to study in peace and work hard for the university entrance exam, taking another big step forward on the path of nurturing her.

3: He conveniently gained some leverage over the eager-to-advance Jiang Shuang.

When this woman really becomes a flight attendant and gets inside the airline, he might consider recruiting her as a "Human Resources Director" or something similar.

Of course, that would depend on her later savvy and performance.

After six in the evening, the city lights were beginning to shine.

Jiang Ye drove his car into the evening rush hour traffic, eager to get home.

There was still Coach Lin waiting at home.

Thinking of Lin Wanxing, the wicked fire in his heart, stirred up by various "talent displays" and "practical operations," began to act up again.

Tsk...

As the only two opponents around him who could currently meet with total honesty, he wondered if there would be a chance tonight, under the guise of the evening lesson, to start a spectacular "Battle of the Mythical Beasts"...

...

Cough...

I lost my composure, lost my composure. Today was really a bit too much to hold in.

A Battle of the Mythical Beasts is probably out of the question, so let's set a small goal...

For example... a hug?