"Do you believe this?"
Li Baiyu quietly asked Shen Jingqi.
"It might have some truth to it."
Shen Jingqi pondered.
"Recognize people by their scent!"
"According to historical records, some concubines applied fragrance, and the Emperor was so captivated that he lingered. There’s also the ancient legend of Fragrant Concubine, who was said to naturally possess a unique fragrance, deeply attracting the Emperor."
Shen Jingqi spoke with great flair.
"That’s right, what you mentioned, I’ve heard of it too. But it doesn’t seem to be a proper historical account."
Li Baiyu nodded, then seriously corrected.
"Alright, the introduction just now was some basic knowledge about aromatherapy. Next, let’s experience aromatherapy."
Teacher Zhao’s voice rang out again.
"Today, we’ll experience a very basic aromatherapy."
"Let me first demonstrate the key points."
"Each time, take 3-5 drops of essential oil, rub them evenly into your palms. Then massage the acupoints, joints, and spaces between the fingers. Afterwards, massage the entire arm."
"Today, we’ll experience two types of essential oils: one for calming, and one for lightness."
"For those feeling heavy or damp, use this lightness oil. If not needed, use the calming one."
"Form pairs. Perform on each other. You can pair up with someone next to you or with our aromatherapist."
"Alright, let’s start the first hand therapy!"
"Senior, should we use the aromatherapist?"
"I’ll do it with you. Have you just learned it?"
"Ah? Uh, yes, I learned it."
"Should we use this one? The calming one?"
Shen Jingqi’s mind suddenly felt a bit flustered.
"Senior, we also have to massage the arms, you really don’t mind, do you?"
"It’s okay, I don’t mind. Do you mind?"
"I’m fine, I don’t mind."
Shen Jingqi picked up the calming essential oil.
He glanced over the label and ingredients.
[Calming Blend Essential Oil: Contains lavender, rosemary, peppermint, vetiver, clary sage, ylang-ylang. Functions: Relieves tension, calms emotions, reduces headaches, anxiety, stress, addiction, ADHD, etc.]
Slowly, he twisted open the cap.
Then poured it into his hand.
Accidentally poured too much.
Shen Jingqi rubbed his palms together.
Tactically observing his palms, easing the impending tension.
At this moment, the room was already filled with various scents.
Shen Jingqi followed the demonstration by Teacher Zhao, preparing to give Li Baiyu a hand therapy.
"That gentleman, you should pour the essential oil onto your partner’s hand and start the massage in her palm."
Teacher Zhao reminded. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt
Shen Jingqi picked up the bottle and supported Li Baiyu’s hand.
Such a jade-like hand!
Touching the back of the hand felt like touching creamy white jade.
Conveying a slight warmth.
Straight fingers, distinct joints, full of strength.
He sprinkled a few drops of essential oil onto Li Baiyu’s palm.
The oil gathered like beads in Li Baiyu’s palm, rolling around, soon permeating.
Shen Jingqi supported Li Baiyu’s hand with his left hand, and covered her palm with his right palm.
Instantly, a warm sensation rushed in.
Shen Jingqi began rubbing the essential oil around her palm, spreading it evenly.
The scents of lavender and mint greeted him.
Shen Jingqi extended his thumb, beginning the massage.
First at the base of the thumb, pressing along the gaps and acupoints with force.
Li Baiyu lightly exclaimed.
Shen Jingqi lightened his touch slightly.
Shen Jingqi noticed Li Baiyu’s tiger’s mouth reddening slightly.
Thus, he gently stroked it twice.
An electric current tingled through.
Shen Jingqi felt warmth in his ears and neck.
A strange feeling arose.
Shen Jingqi nonchalantly began pressing the palm.
With each press, Li Baiyu’s fingers curled inward slightly.
Shen Jingqi silently counted, focusing on the massage.
Then started massaging the acupoints below the index finger and then rubbed between the nearby finger gaps.
Li Baiyu sat there, quite cooperative.
Shen Jingqi could see her expression up close.
Sometimes he pressed too hard, he saw a slight crease in her brow, yet she persisted.
As he rubbed through each finger gap, Shen Jingqi felt Li Baiyu’s whole hand heating up.
At the pulling part, Shen Jingqi joined the index and ring fingers, clamping each finger’s root, then quickly yanked along the finger.
Finger bones made a sound.
The contact point of the fingers burned hot, suddenly becoming acutely warm.
Li Baiyu bit her lip but didn’t shout.
"Senior, you’re doing well, according to Teacher Zhao, the sound means you’re doing great."
"Good. Let’s switch later, and have you hear the sound too."
Shen Jingqi noticed a few people looking over, quickly refocused on the massage.
"The oil is absorbed, better pour more oil, don’t just rub dry, rub hard."
Lack of oil absorption on skin leads to additional application."
"You see, this finger turned red, pour a few more drops."
Shen Jingqi hastily poured more oil on Li Baiyu’s fingers.
Then followed the previous sequence again.
The crystalclear, pure oil seeped into Li Baiyu’s skin.
Shen Jingqi repeatedly felt the melding of the oil.
After the palm massage completed, he commenced massaging the back of the hand.
Veins occasionally surfaced during the massage.
Massaging to the fingertips, Shen Jingqi noticed the large lunulae on Li Baiyu’s nails.
"Nothing, doesn’t hurt, right?"
"Not hurting. These areas aren’t painful, only here hurts. Just don’t press too hard."
Li Baiyu pointed below her thumb.
Shen Jingqi smoothed Li Baiyu’s palm, then gently tapped it with his own palm.
"The hand is done. Now for the arm."
Shen Jingqi lowered Li Baiyu’s hand.
The connection sensation suddenly severed.
Li Baiyu pushed her sleeve up her arm, all the way to her elbow.
A whole stretch of white arm exposed.
Shen Jingqi grasped the arm, that connection feeling returned.
He poured oil along the arm, then rubbed it with both hands.
Massaging mainly with thumb strength, evenly spreading the oil.
Fair arms immediately showed a few red marks.