Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Shen Muyun sat in Lu Huainan's car, the atmosphere inexplicably strange. Neither spoke, yet the air was thick with an ambiguous tension.

Recalling the recent events, Lu Huainan seemed like a godsend, always appearing at the most crucial moments. Could he be connected to the system? Shen Muyun shook his head—impossible. The system had stated Lu Huainan was merely the second male lead in this novel, becoming the male lead only due to Shen Muyun's arrival. These strange notions quickly dissipated.

"Brother Yun, you were shaking your head just now. Are you feeling dizzy? Has the anesthetic not worn off yet?"

Shen Muyun, lost in thought, snapped back to reality. "Ah, what? No, it's nothing. I was just thinking about something, and it felt quite miraculous."

Lu Huainan parked the car steadily and opened the door. "Brother Yun, this is the place—Dr. Qi's private wellness club. He's a rare and excellent doctor. What was the miraculous thing you mentioned?"

"Oh? A doctor can run a club?"

"Well, it's a long story. Dr. Qi was originally a private physician, so it's normal for him to run a private club. Moreover, he has some knowledge of divination and metaphysics. They say he's most accurate in matters of love. If you have any needs, you might as well ask him for a reading."

Shen Muyun pondered thoughtfully. If he understands metaphysics, could he possibly deduce the main tasks arranged by the system? Hmm...

"Brother Yun, you still haven't told me what the miraculous thing was."

Shen Muyun followed Lu Huainan, observing the surroundings. The place wasn't large but had an antique charm, with bamboo placed at the entrance of every room. The overall atmosphere was serene and elegant.

"Hmm? Isn't the miraculous thing you? Always arriving just in time."

Lu Huainan's hand on the doorknob paused slightly, not immediately opening the door. "It's probably just a coincidence—the banquet, the horse ranch, and this time the kidnapping. Brother Yun, Dr. Qi is waiting for us."

Shen Muyun didn't say much more and followed Lu Huainan into the room. Dr. Qi Beichen was sitting by the hot spring outside the floor-to-ceiling window, flipping through something in his hands, completely unaware of their arrival.

"Dr. Qi, we're here."

Qi Beichen set down the documents in his hand and turned to smile at Lu Huainan. "I didn't expect you to be so quick. However, after reviewing Second Young Master Shen's case file, I don't think he's suitable for massages or hot springs right now. But Lu Huainan's condition is suitable. How many nights has it been since you've slept peacefully?"

Lu Huainan showed a flicker of panic but quickly regained his usual gentle and elegant demeanor. "Dr. Qi, I've been busy with work lately. You know about the contract with the Shen Corporation, right? I've been pulling all-nighters, so..."

"In a doctor's eyes, there are no excuses. These are all just excuses. Given your mental state, you really shouldn't..."

Lu Huainan immediately interrupted Qi Beichen. "Dr. Qi, how about you give me a therapy session instead? As for Brother Yun, he can rest on the side. That would be nice too."

Qi Beichen took out several sticks of sleep incense from a nearby drawer and placed them in the incense burner. Wisps of white smoke rose, and Shen Muyun caught a subtle sandalwood scent. The nerves that had been tense for days gradually relaxed.

Lu Huainan lay on the nearby bed, watching Shen Muyun's content expression from the side.

"Brother Yun, this is Dr. Qi's special blend, designed to relieve tension."

"Yes, I can feel it. I've been really tense these past few days, and my mood hasn't been great. Now I feel much calmer. Do you have the list of ingredients for this incense, or can I take some home?"

Qi Beichen poured some essential oil onto his hands and rubbed them together evenly. "The list of ingredients isn't with me, but as for the incense, you can take as much as you want."

Qi Beichen carefully massaged Lu Huainan's lower back, and soon a flush appeared on his face. It was unclear whether it was due to the oil or Qi Beichen's skilled technique.

"Thank you, Dr. Qi."

Qi Beichen deliberately applied pressure around Lu Huainan's tailbone, sending a prickling sensation that made Lu Huainan almost jump off the bed. He grabbed Qi Beichen's hand. "Dr. Qi, ouch, be gentler! That really hurts."

Qi Beichen smiled. "This area needs to be massaged like this. My significant other loves this technique the most. Second Young Master Shen, you should learn it too and try it on him next time."

Shen Muyun, who had been lying there peacefully reading a pamphlet of whimsical stories, immediately blushed upon hearing Qi Beichen's words.

"Um, Dr. Qi, are you misunderstanding something?"

"Hmm? No misunderstanding. Aren't you good friends? Friends, just friendship, that's all."

Hearing this, Shen Muyun felt something was off. Friends? Friendship? Could it really go this far? Well, let's just call it friendship.

"Dr. Qi, do you think we're compatible?" Lu Huainan turned sideways, squinting his eyes, and pointed to his calf. "This area has been feeling sore lately. Maybe I've been walking too much."

Qi Beichen smiled. The room's lighting wasn't very bright, making his expression hard to discern. He said lightly, "Quite compatible. It's just that some things can't be forced, and you shouldn't rush. Be careful not to scare him away."

Shen Muyun suddenly coughed several times, his wounds tugging painfully. He frowned, taking a while to recover.

"Second Young Master Shen, there's dandelion tea by the bedside. It reduces heat and inflammation, and wards off negative energy. Your injuries haven't healed yet, so avoid emotional ups and downs."

"Um, thank you, Dr. Qi."

What a load of nonsense! It was clearly him who brought up such a strange question just now...

Lu Huainan, meanwhile, enjoyed Qi Beichen's massage. His calf felt a tingly sensation, and the built-up soreness that had accumulated over days eased significantly.

"Dr. Qi, your skills are excellent. Your significant other must be very lucky."

"Hmm? It's nothing. Every day after work, I'm forced to do a divination for him, asking if he's destined to be with me or some other nonsense. I'm not really a fortune teller—setting up a stall was just out of necessity."

"So that's how it is. Dr. Qi, won't your significant other be jealous if you massage me?"

Qi Beichen's hands paused slightly. He picked up a towel from the table and carefully wiped off the oil. "No, this is my job. I'm a doctor, and a doctor's duty is to treat and save patients. He can't go around getting jealous over that."

Under the influence of the lighting and aromatherapy, Shen Muyun grew sleepy. This was such a nice spot. Once he recovered, he definitely had to come back for a massage.

"In that case, it seems I still have to learn. I can't be that magnanimous, nor can I turn a blind eye."

Qi Beichen was cleaning up the items in front of him when he heard a rustling noise at the door. The next moment, the poor door was kicked in.

"Qi Beichen! You haven't been home for days, and now you're working as a masseur here? Did I not say I would get jealous?"

Shen Muyun's drowsiness was instantly broken by the commotion. Alert, he looked at the person at the door. Why did he look so familiar too...

Lu Huainan was the first to speak. "So it's President Bai. Why are you in such a hurry?"

Bai Muxuan glanced at Lu Huainan, rubbing his temples. "President Lu, it's nothing. I'm just here to track down my man. Sorry to disturb you. Please continue."

Bai Muxuan immediately turned around and closed the door.

Shen Muyun looked as if he had stumbled on juicy gossip. "Dr. Qi, is that your significant other?"

Qi Beichen calmly tidied the items on the table and took out some incense to wrap up. "Second Young Master Shen, here's what you asked for. Yes, that's him. But we've been in a rough patch lately. I didn't expect him to come here. Sorry for the disturbance."

Shen Muyun was thrilled. Who would have thought that getting a massage would come with such gossip? This was a rare opportunity—he had to dig deeper.

"Dr. Qi, um, can I ask how long you've been together?"

Qi Beichen paused. "We're not together yet."

"Dr. Qi, Dr. Qi, um, have you made your relationship public?"

"No, because we're not together yet."

"Then why hasn't Dr. Qi accepted him?"

Qi Beichen thought for a moment. "Actually, it's nothing. It's just a trial period. His personality is pretty reserved. I don't know who gave him this terrible advice, but now he comes here every day. If it were someone else today, who knows what drama would have erupted."

From what Dr. Qi said, Bai Muxuan didn't make a scene only out of respect for Lu Huainan. Now, we shouldn't keep him waiting too long.

"Dr. Qi, is the session over? If there’s nothing else, you can go ahead with your work."

"Mm, I was just thinking the same. You two can rest here. If you need anything, just call me anytime."

Seeing Qi Beichen leave, Shen Muyun winked at Lu Huainan. "Huainan, did you know about this?"

Lu Huainan took some incense, crumbling a bit between his fingers, and the scent of epiphyllum instantly filled the air.

"I did. A few days ago, their drama was splashed across half the page in Jiangcheng Evening News. But you were in Las Vegas at the time, so you probably missed it."

Shen Muyun nodded. It seemed this happened before he transmigrated, and the original me wasn't here—no wonder there was no memory of it.

"There’s not much to say about their situation. What I think is, we seem to have quite a few unresolved matters between us. So, what should we do about it?"

Lu Huainan rose and walked toward Shen Muyun. He knelt on one knee beside the bed, casting a shadow over Shen Muyun, who instinctively felt an intangible pressure.

"Well, Huainan, we can take our time resolving those unfinished matters. I remember them—just call and I'll come."

Seeing Shen Muyun’s flustered expression, Lu Huainan was secretly amused, though his face remained calm. "Oh? As long as you remember. Let’s save them for now—maybe one day I’ll think of something and bring it up. It's nice here. Rest well and relax. What happened before was just an accident. Also, want to watch me soak in the hot spring?"