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Chapter 50 Falling Down, Ambiguity
Jiang He left after speaking, leaving Jiang Man stunned.

Jiang Man: No? Is she sick?

After dinner, Shi An and Shi Ning took a shower and went back to their rooms.

"Honey, the water's boiled. Shall I pour it into the bathtub for you?"

Jiang Man was doing the accounts when he heard this and replied, "Okay!"

After Qin Yishen filled the bathtub with water, he left the bathroom. Not long after, Jiang Man went into the room to take a shower.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Man finally finished taking a bath.

She stood up, preparing to step out of the bathtub, but whether it was because the floor was a little slippery or because her feet had been soaking in the water for too long and were a little weak, her ankle suddenly twisted and she lost her balance.

"what--"

With a soft gasp, she fell to the side, her arms flailing frantically as she tried to grab something to steady herself.

This exclamation instantly shattered the tranquility of the night, and Qin Yishen's heart clenched.

Without the slightest hesitation, he almost instinctively pushed open the bathroom door and rushed in.

The sight before him made his breath catch in his throat for a moment. Jiang Man was lying on the ground in a disheveled state, her hair scattered messily on both sides of her face, with a few strands of hair still wet and clinging to her forehead and neck.

She was only wrapped in a thin bath towel, which had come undone slightly from her struggle, revealing large expanses of fair skin that shone alluringly in the candlelight.

Jiang Man looked up and saw Qin Yishen suddenly barging in. Her cheeks instantly turned hot, and a hint of shyness and panic flashed in her eyes.

She instinctively tried to pull the towel tighter to cover her exposed body, but the pain in her ankle made her movements somewhat slow.

Qin Yishen also realized the awkwardness of the situation. He quickly shifted his gaze from Jiang Man to her injured ankle.

His eyes were filled with concern and worry. He hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down, and gently took Jiang Man's foot in his hand. His movements were so gentle, as if he were afraid of hurting her.

"How are you? Does it hurt a lot?"

Qin Yishen's voice was deep and gentle as he stared intently at Jiang Man's ankle, carefully examining it for any signs of redness, swelling, or injury.

Jiang Man shook her head, wanting to say something, but found that something was stuck in her throat, and she couldn't speak for a moment.

She could only watch Qin Yishen quietly, and seeing his focused expression, a strange feeling of emotion welled up in her heart.

Qin Yishen looked up and met Jiang Man's gaze. In that instant, time seemed to freeze, and everything around them became insignificant.

Qin Yishen slowly stood up and reached out to help Jiang Man up. Jiang Man hesitated for a moment, but finally placed her hand in his.

His hands were large and warm, holding Jiang Man's small hand tightly, as if conveying endless strength.

Jiang Man used the momentum to stand up, but because of the pain in her ankle, her body involuntarily leaned forward.

Qin Yishen quickly opened his arms and hugged her tightly. Jiang Man's face was pressed against Qin Yishen's chest, and she could clearly hear his strong heartbeat, which sounded like a beautiful melody, making her heart beat faster involuntarily.

Qin Yishen's arms were wrapped tightly around her, his chin resting gently on the top of Jiang Man's head, their bodies pressed together, their body heat mingling.

At that moment, an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air between them, like the fragrance of flowers in the air, intoxicating them. Neither of them spoke, but simply enjoyed this moment of intimacy and warmth.

After a long while, Qin Yishen slowly released Jiang Man. His gaze remained tender as he looked at her and said softly, "Let me carry you back to your room. Your foot is injured, and you can't walk."

Jiang Man nodded slightly, her cheeks still burning, but her eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Qin Yishen gently picked up Jiang Man, his movements so natural and practiced, as if he had done it countless times before.

Jiang Man wrapped her arms around Qin Yishen's neck, her gaze never leaving his face. As Qin Yishen carried her towards the room, their eyes met frequently, each glance feeling like an electric current passing between them, making their hearts race again.

When Qin Yishen gently placed Jiang Man on the bed, he did not get up and leave immediately. Instead, he sat on the edge of the bed and held Jiang Man's feet again.

Qin Yishen's fingers gently traced the contours of Jiang Man's slender ankles, each touch seeming to carry an electric current, causing Jiang Man's body to tremble slightly.

He carefully observed the condition of her ankle, his thumb gently circling the swollen area with just the right amount of pressure to relieve the pain without causing her discomfort.

"Does it still hurt?"

Qin Yishen asked in a low voice, his voice like the gentlest whisper in the quiet night sky. He looked up, his eyes full of concern. Their eyes met, and Jiang Man saw her own flustered reflection in his deep eyes.

"much better……"

Jiang Man responded softly, her voice barely audible. Her cheeks grew increasingly hot, turning as red as ripe apples, and her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, its sound particularly clear in the quiet room.

Qin Yishen nodded slightly, but did not stop what he was doing. He took out a bottle of anti-swelling medicinal wine from the cabinet next to him, poured the wine into his palm, rubbed it gently to warm his palm, and then placed it on Jiang Man's ankle again.

The coolness of the medicinal wine intertwined with the warmth of his palm, and Jiang Man felt a strange sensation spreading from his ankles throughout his body.

As he massaged her, Jiang Man's ankle gradually relaxed, and the pain slowly subsided.

However, the atmosphere between the two became increasingly ambiguous and intense at this moment.

Qin Yishen's breathing became somewhat rapid. He could smell the faint fragrance emanating from Jiang Man's body, the lingering scent after her bath, mixed with her own unique body fragrance, like the most tempting aphrodisiac, gradually making his rationality somewhat blurred.

Jiang Man's gaze also became somewhat unfocused. Looking at Qin Yishen's intense expression, a ripple of emotion stirred within her. Her fingers unconsciously tightened their grip on the sheets, and she shifted slightly, trying to ease her inner tension and shyness.

This subtle movement made Qin Yishen's heartbeat even more erratic. His hand paused involuntarily, and a hint of uncontrollable desire flashed in his eyes.

But he quickly regained his composure and continued the massage, only making the movements gentler and slower.

His gaze slowly moved up from Jiang Man's ankles, across her smooth calves, and lingered on her slightly trembling thighs before quickly looking away, no longer daring to be presumptuous.

Jiang Man noticed the change in his gaze, feeling both shy and excited. She didn't know how to break the awkward yet captivating atmosphere, and could only let the silence linger between them. After a long while, Qin Yishen finally finished the massage.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then looked up at Jiang Man and said, "Get some rest tonight, your ankle should go down in swelling soon."