The Self-Cultivation of a Reborn Massage Therapist

Chapter 81 The First Customer in the SPA Area

Three days had passed, and it was early morning of this day.

Morning light streamed into the room through the sheer curtains, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Zhao Xiaochui carefully took out a cardboard box from under the bed. Inside was a cell phone and roses.

"Happy birthday."

The vibrant roses complemented Liu Li's delicate face perfectly.

Previously, there might not have been this flower, only a mobile phone.

Zhao Xiaochui has grown up.

He has a different way of thinking and some interpersonal skills.

Women are troublesome, so Zhao Xiaochui decided to make his somewhat perfunctory confession last time more formal.

Then, he met Liu Li's delighted eyes.

"..."

Why are you looking at me like that?

The joy of finally raising your own virtual child!
I'm so glad I got this.

Frustrated, Zhao Xiaochui tossed his phone aside and then slammed it down on her...

After finishing her morning exercise, Liu Li suddenly asked:
"Zhao Xiaochui, I'm 24, 25 by the traditional Chinese age reckoning. How about you?"

"19."

"Birthday?"

"November 12."

The two were five and a half years apart, and given the growing disparity in their social statuses, this was why Liu Li stopped him from speaking.

The simple-minded girl is just timid, not stupid.

Human hearts are fickle.

Zhao Xiaochui has grown up, and now you can tell from his demeanor without even hearing him speak.

…………

It's a new day, and the weather is great.

On her 20th birthday, 19-year-old college student Guo Ruixue received a big surprise.

The Relaxing Spa is finally open for reservations to her.

After confirming the pick-up time through the mini-program, she didn't carefully read the service details. So, early that morning, she stood blankly at the entrance of Relaxing Slow Travel, unable to find her way in.

There was a large gate, but inside was a relaxed and leisurely blind massage parlor. She had never seen a blind massage parlor so well-decorated.

The luxurious massage beds are equipped with an aromatherapy system, making the store pleasantly fragrant.

The entire store is paved with tactile paving for the visually impaired. The massage therapists, dressed in navy blue Chinese-style open-front uniforms, do not wear the sunglasses that everyone is familiar with, but rather strips of cloth in the same color as their clothes.

but,

What about a spa?
Where are those pretty young ladies?
Frustrated, Guo Ruixue picked up her phone, opened the mini-program, and finally found the service details, as well as several detailed text message reminders.

These days, who among decent people reads text messages?

The adorable but somewhat clumsy college student put down his phone and ran headlong towards OCT (Overseas Chinese Town).

Ten minutes later, at the north gate of OCT No. 10 Courtyard, a black modified Phaeton slowly pulled up beside Guo Ruixue.

"Are you Ms. Guo? Your phone number ends in 0685?"

A man dressed in a navy blue custom-made suit quickly got out of the driver's seat. He was at least 1.85 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His suit was neatly tailored, and a silver SPA logo was pinned to his chest.

After Guo Ruixue nodded in confirmation, the driver slightly bent his left hand to protect the top of the door frame, and gently opened the car door with his right hand, his movements smooth and effortless.

"I am your pick-up and drop-off concierge, please get in the car."

This scene made Guo Ruixue feel somewhat restrained.

Although she has experienced many things at a higher level, she has always done so with her parents by her side.

"This trip will take approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds. The car air freshener will release a blend of cedarwood and white tea. Please take a short break."

As Guo Ruixue settled into her executive seat, the lumbar support behind her began to adjust its curvature automatically. She relaxed and, upon hearing the notes of cedar and white tea, realized that the blend was made according to her preferences.

When making the reservation through the mini-program, she filled out a lot of information. The car speaker emitted a soft sound, mixed with the sound of turning pages in a book and the rustling of bamboo in the wind—a setting that Guo Ruixue also preferred.

Alpha brainwave white noise.

Not long after, Guo Ruixue returned to the entrance of "Relaxed Stroll," but instead of stopping at the main gate, she turned a corner and drove straight into the adjacent neighborhood office compound.

The gatekeeper seemed to be familiar with the car, raising the barrier cleanly and efficiently, skipping even the registration process. The car drove through the street office's parking lot, exited through a side gate, and turned into a public green space in an old residential area.

This is the shared backyard of "Relaxed Stroll" and the street office, as well as a public green space in an old residential area.

Initially, the SPA club obtained several private parking spaces and a small private landscape area in exchange for "renovating public green spaces," which was essentially an illegal construction.

It's called a scenic area, but it's really just a narrow "small bridge and flowing water" landscape, exquisite but not exactly spacious.

Guo Ruixue was used to this and, guided by the handsome driver, headed towards the elevator.

Outside are dilapidated residential buildings with nothing to see, so the elevator is decorated to be extremely private, with a level of luxury that rivals the elevators exclusive to OCT (Overseas Chinese Town).

The moment the elevator doors closed, the handsome driver who had remained silent didn't come in. Guo Ruixue was left alone in the enclosed space.

Her tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

until……

"Ding~"

A reception hall came into view.

The off-white walls were smooth as cream, gleaming with a warm glow under the soft light of the wall washer lamps. The elegant and gentle tone made her unconsciously slow her breathing. The beige floor under her feet had a slight elasticity, making each step effortless.

The diffuser equipment in this store must be very expensive. The fragrance is light and refreshing with a subtle awakening effect, and the pleasant fragrance intensity remains unchanged with every step you take.

The background music system was playing Gong Yi's "Flowing Water," which was very soft.

"welcome."

Standing to the side, Liu Li raised her standard smile, revealing six clean and even teeth, her eyebrows curving into a gentle arc, and Guo Ruixue completely relaxed.

"Ms. Guo, you are our first customer."

Liu Li placed her hands together in front of her lower abdomen, her left hand lightly resting on her right, her fingertips naturally curled up. She gracefully turned to the side and bowed slightly, indicating to Guo Ruixue: "Please follow me."

Next came a familiar routine for Guo Ruixue, from the changing area to the shower room, with all sorts of luxurious equipment and decoration details. Based on Guo Ruixue's experience visiting various high-end SPA stores with her mother, this store was well-made and not the kind of professional store that tricks customers into buying membership cards.

What's more, this shop has Zhao Xiaochui.

That is the greatest guarantee.

She still vividly remembers the shocking scene from three days ago, and she believes that no one at the scene will forget it either.

Guo Ruixue did not choose the VIP package when she made the appointment. The service process was too extravagant, and she was too young to handle it. So she walked into the regular nursing room with high expectations.

The nursing room is named Songjian.

After taking a bath, Guo Ruixue, wearing a silk nightgown, finally met Zhao Xiaochui in the room.

The scene from three days ago resurfaced in Guo Ruixue's mind; she looked at her peers with shining eyes.

"Hello, Miss Guo."

Zhao Xiaochui had not received any service training, so his movements were somewhat unorthodox. The only things about him that matched the environment were his serious smile and his custom-made suit.

He was holding a tray with various top-quality single essential oils and their related documents.

Guo Ruixue glanced at it and indicated that there was no problem; she really wanted to chat with Zhao Xiaochui.

"Is the child alright?"

“Of course it’s alright,” Zhao Xiaochui’s smile remained unchanged. “Everyone saw the rider take evasive action; otherwise, a massage wouldn’t be able to provide first aid.”

But you were performing emergency treatment.

Guo Ruixue knew he was just making excuses for her, and pouted unhappily.

Zhao Xiaochui noticed this and explained softly:

“The child’s living environment was not good; he was just a little traumatized at the time.”

He has indeed grown. Before, he would only bury himself in his work and wouldn't consider the emotional value of the customers.

"Ms. Guo, technician Liu Li and I will now be at your service."

Well, his growth is still limited; he really can't stand small talk at work.

(End of this chapter)