Chapter 604 - SAVING MONEY (2/2)

”Does that mean I do not have to go through that torture?” Shun's eyes lit up. ”You know I can work out on my own.”

”We both know it will not happen. If you could, I would not be this worried.” Wang Che laughed as they entered the workout space in the basement.

”What are you planning?” Shun asked, stopping at the door with apprehension.

”I will be your physiotherapist from now onwards.” Wang Che pushed him further into the room.

”No!” Shun shook his head.

”Why not? I will save a lot of money this way. And you have no chance of chasing me off.” Wang Che laughed.

”You! You are not qualified. What if you injure me more?” Shun sputtered.

”It is not rocket science. I spent the last two weeks studying, and I went through the treatment program with a renowned sports physiotherapist. I am sure we will manage. There is a higher risk of you harming your body by refusing to follow the doctor's instructions.” Wang Che said.

Before Shun could protest, Wang Che had positioned him on the exercise mat he set up. Shun was a little dumbstruck, so he went along with it. Before he came to his senses, Wang Che was helping him stretch his arms.

”I did not agree to this.” Shun protested as Wang Che moved his right arm around.

”Focus on your breathing. You will feel some resistance and discomfort.” Wang Che said.

”But…” Shun started again.

”Save your energy. You will not have the energy to finish the routine if you keep mouthing off.” Wang Che did not pause.

Shun pouted his lips, but he kept quiet. He would come up with another plan. He did not like being forced to do things. If he had stayed with his family, they probably would not have forced him to do painful and tiring exercises.

They would have found a massage therapist instead to keep his muscles and joints active without straining him.

He pursed his lips in annoyance as he followed the dynamic stretching movements. Wang Che was such a stickler. He told him they had to follow the exact exercise regime recommended by the doctor. He would not compromise.

Wang Che directed him to roll his shoulders forward. He felt that familiar strain in his back after rolling his shoulders forward five times. It was that discomfort that made him afraid to keep going forward with the physiotherapy.

He was afraid that the pain meant that he might have injured something important. He was afraid that if he kept straining himself, the problem would become worse. And then, he might become paralysed.

It was an irrational fear because he knew the exercise was meant to help him. But he was so very afraid.

”Focus on your breathing.” Wang Che spoke from behind him.

The warm air of his breath washed over Shun's ear. The tickling sensation was not uncomfortable, but Shun shrunk back his neck. His ears turned red in embarrassment.

Wang Che noticed the change and smiled.. Regardless of what happened, his little bunny would always be the same.