NABC Chapter 78, here we go again...
Chapter 78, here we go again...
Bai Si'an held Lin Weiwei in his arms, gently stroking her sweaty back with his palm.
Lin Weiwei lay on his chest, her eyelids heavy, but the lingering electric-like tingling sensation still remained deep within her body, making her feel languid and unwilling to move.
Bai Si'an turned his head to look at her.
The kerosene lamp cast a yellowish glow, illuminating her slightly flushed cheeks and gently trembling eyelashes.
Her breathing had calmed down, but the corners of her mouth were still unconsciously turned up slightly, and her fingers were idly tracing the edge of the bandage on his chest.
"Are you really tired?" Bai Si'an suddenly asked, his voice low.
Lin Weiwei gave a muffled "Mmm," her eyes still closed: "Tired... my bones feel like they're falling apart..."
Bai Si'an didn't speak, but paused his movements, pressing his palm down her spine vertebra by vertebra as if confirming something.
When the pressure was applied to her lower back, Lin Weiwei let out a soft hum and subtly shifted her body.
A knowing glint flashed in Bai Si'an's eyes.
He suddenly rolled over and pinned the person beneath him again.
"What are you doing!" Lin Weiwei was startled, her eyes widening as she instinctively pushed against his chest. "Again? I'm really tired!"
Bai Si'an propped himself up on one side of her ear and squeezed her waist with the other, his tone as calm as if stating a fact: "Your waist is still strong, and your legs aren't weak. You were quite loud when you shouted just now."
Lin Weiwei's face flushed red, and she kicked his leg: "Bai Si'an, have you no shame! I'm already like this and you still... ugh!"
The kick landed, but the force was weak, like a tickle.
Bai Si'an seized the opportunity to grab her ankle, pulling her towards his waist, and leaned close to her ear, his hot breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe: "Be gentle this time."
"I don't believe you for a second!"
Lin Weiwei was both embarrassed and annoyed, unable to break free, and the heat from his sweaty breath made her head spin a little. "You told me to be gentle! And what happened? I have to accompany Wanwan to her interview tomorrow!"
"That was last time," Bai Si'an said, biting her earlobe, his voice hoarse. "This time, I mean what I say."
He kept his word and continued to take care of Lin Weiwei.
However, Bai Si'an hasn't exercised in a long time.
He found that his injured foot was still a little sore.
But now is not the time to feel pain, now is the time to show it!
Lin Weiwei initially tensed up, but as he teased her little by little, her resistance quickly turned into soft sobs.
She gripped the sheets tightly with her fingers, then loosened them, and finally couldn't resist climbing onto his back, her fingertips sinking into the muscles at the edge of the bandages.
The flame of the kerosene lamp flickered, casting overlapping and swaying shadows on the wall.
The night is still long.
In the neighboring courtyard, the light in the main room was still on.
Bai Rongbei had already taken a shower, changed into a clean set of old military trousers and a white vest, and sat at the table with a bowl of freshly brewed, steaming brownish-black medicinal soup in front of him.
The medicine smelled strong, with an indescribable bitterness.
Su Wanwan sat opposite him, holding a small palm-leaf fan in her hand, gently fanning him to help the medicine cool down faster.
"Dr. Hu said that this medicine is more effective when drunk while it's hot," she whispered a reminder.
Bai Rongbei grunted in agreement, picked up the bowl, and without hesitation, tilted his head back and gulped it down in one go.
His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but quickly relaxed.
He put down the empty bowl, his Adam's apple bobbing as he forcefully suppressed the bitterness that surged up inside him.
Su Wanwan quickly handed her a glass of warm water.
Bai Rongbei took it, drank two sips, and diluted the taste in his mouth.
"I'll go get some water so I can apply the medicine for you." Su Wanwan stood up, picked up the small cloth bag that Doctor Hu had given her, which contained crushed and mixed herbal dressing.
"I'll do it myself," Bai Rongbei said.
"You can't see what's behind you." Su Wanwan's voice came from the kitchen as she carried a basin to fetch hot water. "Dr. Hu said it needs to be applied evenly."
"Then I'll go get some water, you can help me apply the medicine."
Bai Rongbei brought out a bowl of warm water that had been mixed, along with a clean towel.
He didn't insist any further, and after sitting down, his back straightened almost imperceptibly.
Su Wanwan placed the basin on the stool and squatted down behind Bai Rongbei.
"You...you should lift your vest up a bit." Her voice was a little soft.
Bai Rongbei followed suit, rolling up the hem of his vest to his chest.
The bronze-colored back muscles taut with movement, the spinal groove deep, and several old scars visible on the side of the waist, lighter in color than the surrounding skin.
Su Wanwan wrung out the towel and carefully wiped the area around his wound.
A warm towel was applied to his skin, and Bai Rongbei's back muscles tightened slightly.
"Does it hurt?" Su Wanwan asked.
"It doesn't hurt," Bai Rongbei said calmly.
It actually hurts a little.
That kick was quite forceful; my waist and hip were covered in bruises, and they swelled up when touched.
But he didn't say.
After wiping him clean, Su Wanwan picked up the cloth bag containing the herbal dressing, scooped out a small lump of dark green paste with her fingers, which smelled of alcohol and herbs, and carefully applied it to the area with the heaviest bruises.
My fingertips inevitably touched his skin.
Warm, firm, and damp with the scent of a fresh shower.
Su Wanwan's face felt a little hot. She tried to concentrate and carefully applied the medicine, covering all the bruises as much as possible.
Her movements were very gentle and careful, as if she were afraid of hurting him.
Bai Rongbei remained motionless, only his breathing rhythm changed slightly.
He could feel the soft hands behind him, the cool ointment, and her slightly rapid breathing from the occasional exertion.
Itchy, Bai Rongbei felt itchy not only on his body, but also in his heart...
After the medicine was applied, Su Wanwan secured it slightly with clean gauze and then said, "Dr. Hu also said... to massage a few acupoints before going to bed tonight."
Her voice grew softer and softer, and her face grew even hotter.
Bai Rongbei remained silent for a few seconds before finally humming in agreement.
"Then... let's go to the bed?" Su Wanwan asked, then realized her question was ambiguous and quickly added, "Lying face down... it'll be easier to massage."
"Okay." Bai Rongbei got up, went into the inner room, and lay down on the bed.
Su Wanwan followed her in and sat down on the edge of the bed.
The kerosene lamp was placed on the bedside table, casting a dim, yellowish light that made the outline of his back exceptionally clear.
She recalled the acupoint locations that Dr. Hu had mentioned.
Waist, lower abdomen...
Her hand landed on his waist first.
The muscles there were firm, and the skin was warm.
Su Wanwan took a deep breath, pressed her thumb on her lower back, and began to slowly make circles with appropriate force.
It was a little stiff at first, but I quickly found my rhythm.
She massaged very carefully, her mind entirely focused on her hands, feeling the texture and temperature of the muscles under her fingers.
Bai Rongbei's back was tense at first, but as she massaged him with moderate pressure and a steady rhythm, his body gradually relaxed.
The medicine seemed to be taking effect; the swelling and pain in the bruises were replaced by a warm, soothing sensation, which, combined with the pressure from her fingertips, created an indescribable comfort.
He closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually became even.
After massaging her lower back, Su Wanwan moved her hand to the side of her lower abdomen.
This area is more sensitive; as soon as she placed her finger there, she felt his abdominal muscles tighten noticeably.
"Does it hurt?" She stopped immediately.