97: Chapter 97 The Sugard Auction!
[Title Description: As a traditional craftsman, your handiwork time should not be limited to the bed late at night; it should also include countless bathhouse private rooms. Please boldly unleash your hands!]
Seeing this, Shen Zhou was still confused.
"Brother System, so what exactly is the use of this title?"
"Don't tell me you want me to go to a bathhouse private room to practice?"
"What level of woman do you think qualifies to buy an hour of my time?"
Shen Zhou felt helpless inside.
He discovered that recently, Brother System had become increasingly fond of acting like a riddle-maker.
"Shuangshuang, the shape of these ice cubes isn't quite right. I'll go to the kitchen and fix them for you."
Shen Zhou had a sudden idea and immediately took the ice cubes and walked towards the kitchen.
He used a kitchen knife to slowly carve the overall shape of the ice cubes in front of him, turning all of them into thin slices.
Then, he wrapped all the sliced ice cubes in a towel.
This would allow the ice to cover a wider area.
"Come on, let me knead it for you again, then I'll wrap it with ice!"
With ulterior motives, Shen Zhou immediately grabbed Xue Shuangshuang's left ankle again.
"Equip Title!"
After equipping the Traditional Craftsman title, Shen Zhou excitedly began to use his ten fingers.
The moment his fingers touched the target area, a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart.
At this moment, Shen Zhou's expression became incomparably serious.
It was as if he were someone who had worked in the bathhouse industry in the Three Northeast Provinces for nearly thirty years.
He could even instantly discern every single vein and meridian in Xue Shuangshuang's left ankle.
His fingers began to gently knead and slowly probe.
Every finger was able to precisely press on an acupuncture point.
At the same time, Xue Shuangshuang could no longer hold it in.
She forcibly covered her mouth with her hand, making muffled sounds.
Three minutes later, Xue Shuangshuang hurriedly pulled back her left leg.
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Shen Zhou only then looked up, realizing it belatedly.
He discovered that Xue Shuangshuang was blushing furiously, and she even seemed afraid to look him in the eyes.
"N-nothing, how about we wrap it with ice first."
Xue Shuangshuang really didn't dare to let Shen Zhou knead her feet anymore.
Otherwise, she was afraid that something extremely strange would happen right there on the spot.
"Ah, what on earth am I thinking!"
"He's just kneading my feet, why would I have such strange thoughts!"
After unequipping the Traditional Craftsman title, a full minute passed.
Only then did Shen Zhou break free from that strange state.
"So this title is this awesome?"
He even felt as if he had truly become an extremely professional craftsman just now.
While helping Xue Shuangshuang relieve the pain, he had absolutely no other thoughts.
He only wanted to complete this sacred craft.
"Hiss!"
"It seems this craft title cannot be equipped at any time."
"Otherwise, if I were to get hands-on, who could resist!"
Shen Zhou couldn't help but think weirdly.
However, all of this was predicated on his looks being sufficiently outstanding.
Otherwise, he estimated that before he even made a move, the woman opposite would have already slapped him.
While thinking wildly, Shen Zhou applied the towel wrapped in ice to Xue Shuangshuang's left ankle.
"Cold compress for half an hour, that should be about right."
He let out a long sigh and sat down on a chair to the side, very naturally.
Shen Zhou increased the distance between himself and Xue Shuangshuang.
Only then did Xue Shuangshuang's cheeks return to normal.
"It's fortunate that you're here, otherwise I wouldn't even know how to get to the hospital by myself."
Xue Shuangshuang was full of gratitude.
Deep down, she felt even more urgently that she truly needed a man by her side.
"It's nothing. Another day, I'll get you a home medical kit; it has some medicine specifically for bruises and other injuries."
"In the future, if you encounter this situation again, you can adapt accordingly."
Shen Zhou said with a smile.
"Shen Zhou, you are so thoughtful!"
Xue Shuangshuang couldn't help but praise him.
This man was too gentle, making her unable to help but want to completely fall for him.
Thinking this in her heart, Xue Shuangshuang couldn't help but look up.
Their gazes met once again.
The atmosphere in the room became filled with ambiguity once again.
"Ahem!"
Shen Zhou didn't immediately make a move, instead deciding to tease a bit more.
After all, what he was pursuing now was not pure physical enjoyment.
But a dual satisfaction of both body and mind.
"Get down and try walking a few steps to see how it feels."
Shen Zhou gently supported Xue Shuangshuang as they slowly walked on the floor.
After taking just two steps, Xue Shuangshuang was full of surprise.
"I think it really doesn't hurt anymore!"
"Shen Zhou, you are truly amazing. Are you studying medicine?"
She hugged Shen Zhou's arm with great surprise.
"You are too good at complimenting people; I'm not as amazing as you say."
Shen Zhou received plenty of emotional value and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
In between, they ordered takeout and casually filled their stomachs.
The two of them ate, drank, and chatted randomly like that, and it was soon midnight.
Just when Shen Zhou wanted to say goodbye and leave, this time Xue Shuangshuang did not feel timid.
She tightly grabbed Shen Zhou's arm, her watery eyes seeming to tell a perfect story.
Late that night, the huge ship entered a new harbor once again.
The weather was overcast that night, and the waves constantly slapped against the edge of the harbor.
The marine life inside the seawater emitted strange, low humming sounds.
This special state lasted until midnight.
Then, Shen Zhou finally embraced Xue Shuangshuang and fell into a deep sleep.
At 9:00 AM the next morning, Shen Zhou woke up on time.
He had a very difficult time pulling his arm out from Xue Shuangshuang's embrace.
"This girl is really clingy!"
"But it's clear that she is indeed quite inexperienced."
Shen Zhou felt quite emotional.
He really didn't expect that Xue Shuangshuang truly had zero experience.
There was even a bright plum blossom blooming on the bedsheet.
"It's truly incredible!"
Shen Zhou couldn't help but shake his head, gently caressing Xue Shuangshuang's pretty cheeks.
Then, stretching, Shen Zhou went to the sofa and sat down.
Ding!
Chen Xiaoran sent a message.
"Brother, I'm awake, I'm about to go to the production crew for an audition!"
Shen Zhou replied: "Don't feel pressured; when I'm done, I'll find Sister Lan to scout a few more production crews for you!"
...
Just as Shen Zhou was preparing to consider how to take Xue Shuangshuang out for a good day, the system's notification sound rang out.
[Ding!]
[Temporary Emergency Mission: Please attend the Sugade Auction House three days from now on time. The Auction invitation has arrived at the courier point via mail.]
[Mission Description: This Auction will feature several national treasures that have been circulating overseas. Please, host, give it your all.]
[Mission Reward: Unknown!]
"An Auction? And an overseas-level Auction at that?"
Shen Zhou suddenly became somewhat expectant.