The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 453 Dating
Zhao Xiaochui knew that within his daily activities, there were at least three groups of people with different backgrounds watching his every move 24 hours a day.

But it won't be them, nor the street photographers and onlookers, who will be the ones to warn of the heatwave.

Zhao Xiaochui remained calm and pulled Liu Li into Taikoo Li.

Under the gaze of countless cameras and passersby, Liu Li was initially a little reserved, but with Zhao Xiaochui holding her hand tightly, she quickly relaxed and returned to her usual carefree and happy self.

The two followed the crowd and first browsed the Apple flagship store. However, there wasn't much to buy, as the store had already provided every employee with the latest Apple ecosystem.

Just as she said, Liu Li took Zhao Xiaochui shopping, but they only looked and didn't buy anything.

Walking among the crowd, Zhao Xiaochui keenly noticed that countless men around him were staring at Liu Li, their eyes filled with amazement and envy.

Feeling these gazes, Zhao Xiaochui was not displeased at all; instead, he felt an indescribable sense of pride and satisfaction.

He was all too familiar with that gaze. Once upon a time, he himself was one of those countless losers, only able to watch those radiant girls and their male companions from afar, his heart filled with bitterness and inferiority.

Now, he has become the enviable male companion, standing beside Liu Li, a super internet celebrity with fair skin, beautiful face, and outstanding figure, who is affectionately holding his arm.

He gently squeezed Liu Li's hand and turned to look at the simple-minded girl.

My thoughts drifted back to that afternoon when I first met her after my rebirth.

"Hello, Sister Chen~"

Long, wavy hair, a profile partially obscured, and a sweet, melodious voice.

This pleasant female customer, after politely declining Master Gu's offer, became Zhao Xiaochui's first customer after his rebirth, and also became a turning point in his fate.

"Thank you," Zhao Xiaochui suddenly said softly.

"Huh? What are you thanking me for?" Liu Li looked up, her big eyes full of confusion.

"It's nothing," Zhao Xiaochui said, pulling her hand tighter and walking forward with a smile. "I just feel that things are really good right now."

The two chatted and laughed as they walked toward the popular bookstore.

As they passed the square, Zhao Xiaochui casually glanced to the side, his gaze sweeping over the Starbucks outdoor seating area, or more precisely, landing on a middle-aged man in a gray jacket sitting on an outdoor chair.

I ordered two milk teas at the bookstore and found a quiet corner to sit down.

Zhao Xiaochui finally found a sociology book that interested him, but before he could even read more than a few lines of the preface, Liu Li, who couldn't concentrate on reading, impatiently pulled him up: "Come on, come on, reading is so boring, let's go to that trendy restaurant next door for a late-night snack!"

Zhao Xiaochui closed the book, both amused and exasperated: "Hey, didn't you say you wanted to come to the bookstore to experience the artistic atmosphere? We've only been sitting here for less than ten minutes."

"Oh dear~" Liu Li clung to his arm and started to whine, drawing out her words, "What's so interesting about books? They won't treat me to dessert! Hammer Bro~ I'm hungry!"

Seeing her scrunched-up little face, Zhao Xiaochui immediately raised her hands in surrender: "Okay, okay, let's go, let's go get some late-night snacks~"

As Liu Li pulled him out, he glanced back seemingly unintentionally, his eyes sweeping over the rows of bookshelves deep inside the bookstore.

In the corner by the window, a figure stood with his back to them, seemingly flipping through a book; it was the middle-aged man in the gray jacket. Zhao Xiaochui immediately recognized that the man had undergone a simple disguise.

He instinctively reached into his pocket to pull out the specially made invisible earphones and put them on, but stopped just as his fingers touched the earphone case.

Even someone with only a crash course at a certain company could see through his disguise, so how could the professional team that was watching him around the clock not notice?

Thinking of this, Zhao Xiaochui's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. Since they hadn't taken any action, it meant either they considered this person no longer a threat, or... they had other plans.

"Little Hammer! Hurry up!" Liu Li tugged at his hand.

Zhao Xiaochui immediately composed himself, a relaxed smile returning to his face: "Let's go get some late-night snacks."

After finishing their late-night snack, the two considered their evening activities over and prepared to head home.

Tomorrow is the official opening day of Relaxing and Slow Travel. Not only is Liu Li full of expectations for making big money, but Zhao Xiaochui's heart is also restless.

However, the surging heat within him constantly reminded him to stay calm.

Because of the constant warning from the heat flowing through his body, Zhao Xiaochui could always sense that the middle-aged man was following them like a shadow from an inconspicuous corner.

On the way to the underground parking lot, an unexpected scene unfolded.

A bar tout suddenly appeared from the side, blocking their way and starting to sell his services with a big smile.

Zhao Xiaochui frowned and interrupted him directly, her tone carrying a hint of coldness:
“I can understand if you don’t recognize me. But you’re a regular at Sanlitun, how could you not recognize the person next to me?”

He sized the broker up and down, his voice turning somber:

Do you think the two of us would go to the kind of place you recommended?

The broker's eyes flashed, his smile instantly froze, and he awkwardly stepped aside, repeatedly apologizing, "Sorry to bother you, sorry to bother you!"

Zhao Xiaochui gave him a deep look, etching that face into her mind, before pulling Liu Li along and continuing forward.

It was nearly midnight, and the shoppers in Sanlitun were gradually leaving, making the streets much quieter. This quietness only applied to ordinary tourists; in this hub of nightlife, it was time for another group of people to emerge.

Along the streets, young men and women with exquisite makeup and stylish clothes began to gather, exuding vibrant hormones and energy, giving the entire neighborhood a completely different late-night atmosphere from shopping hours.

Under the ardent gazes of the young men and women, Zhao Xiaochui's red Ferrari slowly started and merged into the midnight traffic.

Inside, Liu Li seemed to sense something and asked in a low voice, "Brother Hammer, was something... off just now?"

Zhao Xiaochui held the steering wheel with one hand and gently patted the back of her hand with the other, reassuring her in a relaxed tone, "It's okay, don't overthink it."

Zhao Xiaochui glanced at Liu Li, who was still worried, and asked with a light laugh, "Do you remember the KTV?"

The simple-minded girl is only simple-minded when she's with you; otherwise, how could she be the first to notice your differences?

(End of this chapter)