The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 3 Rebirth
In the spring of 2025, when Zhao Xiaochui jumped from Building 15 on Xicheng Financial Street, his account balance was 56.8 and his debt was 44.34.

In the spring of 2020, when Zhao Xiaochui, reborn, opened his eyes again, his account balance was 56.8 and his debt was 0.
It was springtime in the capital.

The willow tips are green, like tiny eyebrows, and the weather is still uncertain, with the warmth of spring followed by the chill of autumn.

April here is a time of transition, with both the desolation of winter and the vibrant life of early summer.

Is Zhao Xiaochui also experiencing a transition from the old to the new, a rebirth? Or perhaps Zhuangzi's dream of a butterfly?
At this moment, he was surrounded by several colleagues who were watching the spectacle and gloating. His mind was churning with thoughts that he could not calm down. Because he had been reborn, he did not feel the estrangement and confusion of the past five years. He knew very clearly what time it was, where he was, why he was lying on the ground, and what would happen next!
The date is April 1, 2020. The location is at the end of Jinchan West Road, Fatou Street, outside the East Fourth Ring Road in Beijing. It is a small storefront in an old tenement building, called Zhenqingsong Blind Massage Shop.

He was a newly hired massage therapist.

Just now, an electric shock occurred because the shop's senior technician instructed him to charge his phone.

At this moment, his whole body felt numb, sore, and painful.

But in his memory, he should have been given a light electric shock that made his hand go numb, and then he could go about his business.

Instead of lying on the ground like this.

Across from him, the old sockets on the white wall were completely black, and the sound of tripping circuit breakers echoed in his ears. In his memory, none of this had ever happened.

As the soreness gradually subsided, Zhao Xiaochui slowly stood up and carefully checked himself over, finding nothing amiss.

Yes, he's fine despite such a serious electric shock!
It's not that I'm fine. After carefully examining my arm, I found that my right arm was very cold. No, to be precise, my right hand was very hot!

He raised his right hand to examine it. Apart from a few fingers that had turned black from the electric shock, it wasn't numb or painful, just a little hot.

But instead of a burning sensation, it felt very warm?

A rebirth cheat system? What's the use of that?
Zhao Xiaochui curled the corners of his lips and looked at his colleagues around him—a bunch of oddballs, some with squinty eyes, some with closed eyes, some without eyes, some wearing sunglasses. Of course, Zhao Xiaochui was also wearing sunglasses.
In order to blend into the harmonious working atmosphere of the blind massage parlor, the "abnormal" man had to wear sunglasses and pretend to be a "normal person" there.

"Old Gu," Zhao Xiaochui turned to a middle-aged technician, whose fierce eyes were hidden behind sunglasses. Of course, without the sunglasses, his colleagues couldn't see that he had "fierce" eyes. "You did this on purpose?"

"Did I intentionally try to electrocute you?" Sensing that Zhao Xiaochui was alright, the middle-aged technician, Lao Gu, scoffed, waved to several colleagues, and pulled them one by one towards the inner break room. "If there weren't enough sockets in there, and if you hadn't said you could see something, would I have asked you for help?"

At this point, Old Gu suddenly turned his head toward the front desk and raised his voice, "This damn socket hasn't been replaced in years. Luckily, it was one of our own people who got shocked this time. What if it had shocked a customer?"

The massage parlor's reception desk was right next to the entrance, a cramped space, yet it squeezed in a woman weighing over 200 pounds. Her name was Chen Guifen, the only healthy woman in the shop, who also served as the receptionist and HR. Zhao Xiaochui was someone she had hired.

At that moment, she was struggling to move her obese body, and with a 'click' she switched off the tripped circuit breaker before turning to yell at Old Gu, "You're paying?"

She has a very loud voice; she used the same voice when she interviewed Zhao Xiaochui yesterday.

Old Gu pursed his lips, about to retort, but was interrupted by a sudden electronic voice.

Hello, welcome.

"Hello, Sister Chen~"

A sound like a mountain stream rang out, and the massage parlor fell silent. Old Gu shut his mouth, the masseuses stopped in their tracks, and all turned their heads toward the sound. Zhao Xiaochui trembled slightly and looked over as well.

It was afternoon in Beijing, and sunlight streamed through a lattice window into the corridor of the massage parlor. Even if it wasn't shining directly on anyone, it made people feel warm and lazy.

At such a moment, a woman with long, wavy hair, a beauty partially concealed, and a sweet, melodious voice—welcoming such a female customer is like a ray of sunshine, a pleasant mood, and...
A beautiful day.

From the moment Zhao Xiaochui woke up, he knew this woman was coming.

Before his rebirth, Zhao Xiaochui had never touched a woman on this day.

This is also the biggest reason why he chose this profession. In his previous life, he should have fulfilled his long-cherished wish with this woman today, but because of his honest nature of being afraid of rejection, lacking social skills, and worrying about offending others, he was taken away by someone else.

"Oh, everyone's free, huh?" A pleasant voice rang out again, and a pretty face peeked out from behind the counter. She glanced at the technicians who were all looking at her, smiled slightly, and didn't seem to mind. She knew that no one could see her clearly, so she didn't feel offended.

She then looked at the whiteboard on the wall, which had seven or eight colorful magnetic clasps attached to it, each with a number on it.

"A new person has arrived, Sister Chen?" the woman asked. "Number 4 has been restarted again."

“One came yesterday,” Chen Guifen said with a smile, glancing back at the number plate. “It’s his turn now. Want to give it a try?”

Upon his rebirth, Zhao Xiaochui suddenly felt that the occasion for this conversation was slightly inappropriate.

That's normal, though, because Zhao Xiaochui knows these two women are in the same industry.

The woman's name is Liu Li. She works at the front desk of a KTV not far from here. She is a distant relative of the owner from the same hometown, so she can survive in Beijing without having to sell her body.

He often works day and night and is a regular at Zhenqing Massage Parlor, since massage parlors that charge sixty yuan an hour are rare in Beijing.

"How's the technique? How's the strength?"

Sometimes, conversations in massage parlors, karaoke bars, and certain other places are remarkably similar.

Chen Guifen glanced at Zhao Xiaochui and chuckled, "I spent half a day inspecting the place yesterday before making the decision."

Zhao Xiaochui remained silent, his mind replaying the entire interview process:

"What brings you here?"

"A friend recommended us, saying that our commission rates are high."

"Will it?"

"Yes." "Then let's get started."

That's right, the fat receptionist's half point is half a minute. Zhao Xiaochui still remembers how nervous he felt when he said "yes," and this is what happened?

"Then let's give it a try." Liu Li originally wanted to call Da Qiao, the star performer at the shop, but since a newcomer had arrived, she would let her test her skills. If she was good, she would have a replacement when she couldn't book Da Qiao during peak seasons.

"and many more."

As Zhao Xiaochui expected, the voice rang out; it was Old Gu.

Old Gu rubbed his hands together and said with a smile, "Today's shift is for last night's number, so Xiao Zhao hasn't had a turn yet. We can't be so hasty with our regular customers!"

These words were spoken to Chen Guifen at the front desk, while Old Gu, who was speaking, was facing Xiao Zhao, waiting for him to nod in agreement.

That's true. The technicians all know how hasty yesterday's interviews were, and they're all thinking of testing the newcomers' abilities today.

Zhao Xiaochui looked at Lao Gu, the old fox who had used to manipulate him in his past life. He wouldn't compromise like before.

Zhao Xiaochui smiled slightly and said firmly:
"No!"

In his previous life, Zhao Xiaochui not only failed to touch the woman he longed for, but also watched helplessly as one beautiful customer after another was served by Lao Gu.

These should all have been his clients.

He should have been able to have his fill that day.

Wait, no, he's a masseur, not a KTV customer. What is he thinking?

Zhao Xiaochui shook his head, clearing his mind of all distractions. He ignored the pale-faced old man, took out white sheets and pillowcases from the sterilizer, and laid them on the massage bed near the door.

This bed gets some sunlight, so it's considered a lucky spot in the shop.

Liu Li nodded in satisfaction. The fact that this newcomer recognized this meant she was someone to be looked forward to.

Moreover, this tall, well-proportioned young man was quick and efficient, much more pleasing to the eye than other technicians who had to fumble around to find a sheet.

Of course, this expectation only relates to the massage technique; after all, the young man was wearing sunglasses, so who knows what kind of problem he might have?

Without further hesitation, Liu Li carefully took off her wool coat and bent down to place it in the clothes basket under the massage bed.

Zhao Xiaochui glanced at the trench coat, but of course, his eyes were glued to that pert, protruding buttocks, and he muttered to himself:
“Max Mara 101801, counterfeit.”

The official authentic product cost this woman ten months' salary. Given her social circle, she couldn't find a reliable reseller, so it could only be a counterfeit.

However, Zhao Xiaochui knew that in the not-too-distant future, this woman would become an unconventional rich and beautiful woman by exploiting the wages of certain apps on her phone.

The greatest benefit of being reborn is that Zhao Xiaochui will no longer let certain people or certain opportunities be taken away by others in the massage parlor!
At this moment, Liu Li was already lying on the massage bed, her beautiful curves fully displayed in front of Zhao Xiaochui. Her white crop top could not hide her snow-white waist, and the two dimples on her waist made Zhao Xiaochui take a deep breath.

In the extra five years of his previous life, Zhao Xiaochui didn't get to touch many beautiful women. As he grew older, he actually developed quite a few of his most primal desires.

"If you spend too much time on your phone, massage your neck more often."

A pleasant sound came from under the massage bed through the head opening, followed by the infectious laughter from the short video.

Zhao Xiaochui quickly looked away from the sexy waistline and shook his head vigorously to clear his mind.

Why do I always want to touch it?

He asked himself the same question.

"I am a massage therapist."

"I am a body repairman, a stress reliever, a meridian detective, a pain reliever, a pain translator, and a muscle negotiation expert!"

"I've only been back in the game for a little over ten minutes, why do I keep wanting to touch it?"

A timely moment of reflection gradually cleared Zhao Xiaochui's eyes. He draped a white towel over his snow-white neck, then took a deep breath, ignoring the technicians who were peering over to check on him, and slowly extended his right hand.

A warm right hand slowly opens.

Zhao Xiaochui quietly sensed it, and then, with a thought, his thumb suddenly went from hot to burning, while his other fingers and palm slowly cooled down.

It really is a cheat code!

Suppressing his immense joy, Zhao Xiaochui smiled.

The next moment, a thumb carrying a strange heat descended from a great height!

puff!
A soft, muffled sound of limbs touching each other rang out.

Thumb pushing method.

Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian.

Big shuttle!

(End of this chapter)