Chapter 1 - A Lifetime of Care (1/2)
Chapter 1: A Lifetime of Care
Yi Ran just got out of the taxi when her friend Zhang Rongrong’s phone call came. She picked up the phone and looked back at the signboard for the health club, confirming that she hadn’t arrived at the wrong place.
Zhang Rongrong told her, “I’ve already booked it. There are still some people here so I’ll come later. You should go ahead.”
“En, I know. Then hurry up.” After she spoke, she turned and stepped through the front door.
After the young girl at the front desk verified Yi Ran’s information, she entered the waiting area to find a place to sit down. On the table was a cup of iced drink that was still emitting a cold chill.
In fact, it was only thanks to Zhang Rongrong’s membership card that she was able to come to this health club, which was not only extremely expensive but had the strictest membership system in S City. Naturally, she couldn’t help but study the decor.
There was a massive antique screen in the lobby. On the wall hung many calligraphy and paintings, most of which were were ink paintings depicting the landscape, the style very elegant and refined. The atmosphere had the subtle scent of Chinese medicine mixed with sandalwood, giving people a sense of calm harmony.
She lowered her head and turned on her mobile phone to brush Weibo, conveniently signing in to pass the time. As she waited, she heard the words “has already arranged” and “the VIP’s car is at the door.” Before she could think much of these words, she saw from the corner of her eyes two slender figures entering and then going upstairs one after another.
One of the men was dressed in a suit and his figure was tall and straight. His stride was firm and steady. It was so eye-catching that she couldn’t help but look after him. Unfortunately, she was only able to see his disappearing back view.
Yi Ran pursed her lips and took a few mouthfuls of iced tea to quench her sudden thirst, which immediately made her feel cool and pleasant. After a moment, the attendant entered the waiting room and said that the room was ready. After stopping on the third floor, the person smiled and told her, “Guest, please take a rest. We will prepare tea and snacks for you right away. You can take a shower first.”
She nodded and took a few steps through the door. The layout of the room was more atmospheric than expected. The area had a small hall for the guests to rest with a separate bathroom on the side. In the middle of the room was a platform with a massage bed.The trembling sound of the zither sounded through the internal loudspeaker.
Yi Ran kneaded the space between her eyebrows and her expression displayed a sense of exhaustion. As an “outstanding” elementary school language teacher, just one week of class was sufficient to make her feel fatigued.
However, when she walked in to lie down, she saw at once that there was already a man on the bed. He was lying face down, completely naked, revealing a smooth and firm back. Only a small blanket covered his buttocks.
Yi Ran’s brows wrinkled, and her mind grew blank. After a while, she managed to react, thinking that perhaps she had entered the wrong room. But, when she wanted to turn around, she couldn’t help but turn her eyes back. The aroma of essential oils drifted up to her nose, giving off a scent of sweetness.
The man’s body was neither thin nor burly, displaying a perfect physique with a distinct back and showing the dip of his spine that sloped down to his lean waist. The entire line from shoulders to calves was smooth and gentle, yet also eluding a sense of firm strength. His skin looked soft and bright, most especially curve of his butt. She had never seen such a perfect behind before.
Hearing the movement in the room, the man finally looked up. Because he was in a state of rest, his eyes blinked for a moment before he quickly recovered. After staring at her for a few seconds, he said, “Are you the manager? Did my assistant call you?”
Seeing the face of the person in front of her, Yi Ran was astonished. If she wasn’t mistaken, she saw the man’s photo on the Internet…
At the time, Yi Ran felt that his figure was above average and his appearance was outstanding, but he did not seem to like to laugh much. Many times, his mouth was pressed in a tight line. She heard that his temperament was cold and eccentric. He was not only called a “Ghost Talent” by the industry, but he was also a single man that many ladies would love to capture.
Naturally, there were many sex scandal revolving around him. From small television actresses to international film stars to second generation daughters of wealthy families, all wanted to monopolize him.
In short, this Gu Tingchuan was without a doubt a young and talented big director who had became the standard for male characters in romance novels.
The other party was clearly displeased. “I normally use a male masseuse.”
Yi Ran suddenly flew back down to Earth and was full of apologies. With an expression of innocence, she said, “…sorry, I’m not a manager. I merely came to the wrong room.”
Gu Tingchuan’s expression was strict and disciplined. His eyes flashed, but he still managed to look indifferent. “Are you not?”
“I don’t know what’s going on. It was the attendant who brought me in…”
At this time, the attendant finally returned. When he saw the situation, he was stunned and speechless. He apologized again and again, saying that the machine at the front desk had been making many mistakes today and he will investigate.
After hearing this explanation, Yi Ran relaxed.
The attendant gave them two more apologies, until she finally had enough. Waving her hand, she said that she was not inconvenience.
After all, she came in through the back door.
Turning to look at the man again, she saw that he was still partially naked and goosebumps prickled across her skin. She could even glimpse a trace of his hip bone, where the towel had slipped back when he had moved earlier.