Chapter 56 (1/2)

Chapter 56: Kindness Should be Preserved

“Excuse et some water and wash your feet Please come in one by one” Zhou Qianlin turned and ed him in the half hour they’d been there

Lan Jue was still surprised with the scene, but ed to make his way towards her

As he did, he felt all eyes on hi’s eyes lit up ossip

Zhou Qianlin’s face grew red, and she quickly shook her head “Not at all, he’s a friend of mine” She spoke then to Lan Jue “Coripped his sleeve and pulled hiarden

They found the corridor beset on each side with scores of doors, a nu

“They all care a lot for me If I didn’t pull you away you’d never have escaped,” she responded “With you to help o faster”

As they spoke she pulled him in to a siers affixed to the ceiling were it’s only adornive the patients injections” She offered the simple explanation as they moved towards the water heater in the back A washbasin had been set beside it

Zhou Qianlin took up the basin and began pouring the hot water in to it “The cold water pipe is outside Go bring some in so we can adjust the te these people’s feet anyway,” Lan Jue asked with genuine curiosity

“They’re old and have trouble stooping down,” she responded without hesitation “And washi+ng their feet ater helps with circulation”

The basin had filled during their exchange, and she carefully placed it onto the ground She re over her, Lan Jue could clearly make out the contents of her backpack as she opened it to rifle through

There was no ht expect; only books, and two bags – one big, and one small

First she removed the small back and replaced the nail-clippers she’d used earlier Besides those, there was also a pair of scissors and hair clippers

She then opened the larger bag Lan Jue peered in, and couldn’t help but lift his brows and interject

“What are all the orange peels for?”

Zhou Qianlin smiled, and her response was filled with no se peels in the water not only helps with circulation, but can also clear the cuticles, softened the skin of the feet, and guard the”

“You’re a homeopath, too,” Lan Jue muttered in wonder

The set the water”

“Right,” he said, and turned to do so

The first batch consisted of four elderly patients They entered orderly and took their seats When Lan Jue returned, their eyes immediately fell upon him, curiosity plain on their faces

“Hey son, who are you anyway?”

“You really aren’t Linlin’s boyfriend?”