The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 374 Social Life of Young People
Zhao Xiaochui understood perfectly well the excuses given by their "friends" and "family," but was too lazy to point them out.

He explained simply, "The store doesn't have any plans to fully reopen anytime soon. I don't know when it will be fully open. Just follow the official mini-program for specific reservation information."

He then changed the subject: "But to be honest, I wouldn't really recommend you try it."

However, he did not recommend that they go to massage parlors. Not only are they expensive, but they are also self-disciplined second-generation middle-class people who are in good health. Even if they wanted to spend money, they would not be able to book an appointment.

"We typically serve clients who have long suffered from chronic illnesses. After multiple treatments, their conditions are alleviated or even cured. The value they create after recovering can be several times or even dozens of times the service fee they pay. From this perspective, the relaxed and slow-paced pricing is actually a highly cost-effective health investment for them."

"Are there many customers like this?" the young girl asked.

Zhao Xiaochui shrugged and didn't say anything.

Everyone instantly understood: if there weren't many, why would Easy Slow Travel have targeted Jinling and Ugly Donkey before, and why would they now adopt a bidding model?

All of this demonstrates that it is effective, and very effective, attracting countless people. In order to maximize profits, massage parlors have adopted a bidding model.

To say it's "heartless"? Perhaps. But when "relaxed travel" initially aimed to be humane and inclusive, it was met with malicious treatment and online controversies. Playing this game now is simply adapting to reality.

The fact that Zhao Xiaochui, a first-generation entrepreneur, could patiently answer questions sparked great interest among the four young people.

Their initial politeness turned into eager curiosity, and questions rained down on Zhao Xiaochui, leaving him feeling overwhelmed. Being surrounded by peers asking about business details and technology left him somewhat flustered.

Operational details? Profit margin? Departmental structure?
His face was filled with confusion.

His world is simple: greeting guests, giving massages, and seeing them off. If someone causes trouble, he fights back; if there's a life-or-death feud, he plays a game of elimination with his family register.

As for how to calculate the accounts, how to manage the staff, and how to set up the signage, those were matters for Zhou Yaqin and the office staff to worry about. He was actually happy because he was able to get those "noisy" administrative staff out of the massage parlor and move them into a real office building.

During the enthusiastic inquiry, the two girls got closer and closer, only to be decisively rebuffed by Guo Ruixue.

When the two boys, Wu Kai and Chen Fan, were enthusiastically discussing the importance of "market penetration strategy" and "government relations liaison departments," Zhao Xiaochui was completely confused; he had never even heard of these terms before.

"How about I give you a physical examination?"

The four young people's eyes widened immediately.

The girl named Su Xiao asked excitedly, "Is it the kind that costs tens of thousands of yuan per time?"

Zhao Xiaochui thought for a moment, too lazy to explain the massage parlor's pricing rules, and then nodded.

"I'll go first, I'll go first." Su Xiao couldn't wait to take off her clothes.

This action made Guo Ruixue frown and grab her hand. The two girls immediately started laughing and wrestling, filling the private room with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

Zhao Xiaochui watched with a smile; this kind of playful interaction among peers was a novel experience for him.

They were asked to quiet down, and each of the four underwent a simple physical examination.

These second-generation middle-class individuals are all quite self-disciplined and have a very good foundation. Apart from wrist strain and slight neck stiffness caused by excessive phone use, they are all healthy and strong.

This minor issue was a piece of cake for Zhao Xiaochui, and before the four could even react, the free 'door-to-door service' was over. A brief silence fell over the private room.

Su Xiao touched her wrist and shook her neck, muttering to herself, "My God, the effect..."

Another girl said in a daze, "No wonder...no wonder I can't get a date...no wonder it's so expensive..."

Wu Kai shook his relaxed arms, looked at Zhao Xiaochui with a complicated expression, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "If I were one of those billionaire bosses who were tormented by all sorts of ailments every day... I would tie you up and keep you by my side as my personal health consultant!"

Zhao Xiaochui thought he was being kind and offered a reminder, so he nodded seriously: "Someone in America has done this before."

Upon hearing this, the four people immediately looked at him curiously: "And the result?"

Zhao Xiaochui chuckled but didn't say anything.

A meaningful silence fell over the private room for a moment. Nothing was said, yet it was as if everything was said. The four quick-witted young people immediately grasped the unspoken message and tacitly refrained from pressing further. They quickly changed the subject with smiles, excitedly getting to the main event of the evening—a murder mystery game.

As the scripts were distributed and the background stories were introduced, Zhao Xiaochui looked at the thick booklet and felt it was even more complicated than a massage acupoint chart.

The people around him quickly got into character, skillfully switching between their roles and using various reasoning terms to probe, form alliances, and accuse each other…

He was not good at lying or pretending. Whenever he was questioned, his eyes would unconsciously drift away, and he would soon reveal his identity as the "murderer".

The lesson session ended amidst good-natured laughter. After a brief debriefing, the DM began distributing the second round of scripts, and the official session commenced.

Zhao Xiaochui took a deep breath, focusing more intently on understanding the complex relationships between the characters and the narrative, completely immersed in the script.

While he was engrossed in his studies, several people waited patiently beside him.

As Wu Kai made notes on the cards, he whispered to his companion:

"Fanzi, send me a copy of the model and list of the spunlace nonwoven fabric production lines you mentioned last time. My uncle has a customer who makes daily necessities and is currently expanding production. I'll pass on a message for you to ask about it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan quickly put down the script, picked up his phone, and sent a document: "Thanks, Brother Kai. The price is negotiable; the main thing is to revitalize this asset as soon as possible. If your logistics company needs discounts on warehousing in the park, I can reserve a space for you in the newly negotiated area."

“Okay, I’ll tell my dad,” Wu Kai replied.

These conversations were spoken casually by the two young men, but their resource integration and rapid monetization capabilities made Zhao Xiaochui, who was immersed in the script, look up at them.

There's a reason why the rich get richer.

Listening to their conversation, Guo Ruixue couldn't help but chuckle. She tapped the table with her script and reminded them with a hint of teasing:

"Hey, you two young masters, isn't this like looking for a donkey while riding one? All this trouble..."

As she spoke, she gestured with her chin towards Zhao Xiaochui, who was still trying to understand the script beside her:
"Isn't the real boss sitting right here? He's in charge of the newest and most comprehensive textile industrial park in Jinghai."

(End of this chapter)