"Okay, then I'll go back first." Lu He didn't expect Xu Feiming to take off his clothes so quickly, and he didn't even have time to apologize.

Lu He thought about going back to apologize, but after stopping and thinking for a moment, she decided to let it go.

Lu He was covered in sweat and wanted to take a shower and then rest. It was too early to make dinner, and there was still a lot of food left over from lunch. He could just add a couple more dishes for dinner.

Xu Feiming sighed as he heard Lu He's footsteps as she left.

It was so embarrassing to appear in front of a girl like this for the first time. If I were to exercise like this in public, I would have been reported for indecent assault long ago.

[Should I go apologize to Lu He? Explain that I didn't mean it; I acted too calmly just now, and she might think I'm some kind of perverted man!]

Xu Feiming shouldn't have acted so calmly just now, but what could he do if he wasn't calm? Shouting like a woman wouldn't be appropriate either.

After thinking it over, Xu Feiming decided to wait and see how things went first.

Shen Qiaoyue took Qin Haishi out to play. Qin Haishi, who was in a great mood for playing, wanted to buy everything that looked nice for Liu Xinlan and Shen Qiaoyue. Lu Chen bought them hair clips, headbands, and pretty scarves, towels, and clothes.

Buy them all: candied hawthorn berries, sugar figurines, and roast duck.

As the day drew to a close, Lu Chen looked at his wife's empty pockets and began to feel sorry for her.

But it's all worth it to make the old man happy.

Qin Hai's memory was also intermittent, sometimes good and sometimes bad.

As long as the elderly are happy.

When it was almost time to play, we took the bus home together.

At home, Lu He took a nap and then got up to cook. She was busy in the kitchen. Lu He hadn't exercised for a long time, and after exercising for such a long time, her arms and legs were sore and uncomfortable.

In this winter, when Lu He was washing vegetables, she felt her hands trembling and weak.

Lu He forgot to give herself a massage.

Xu Feiming touched his nose and came in from outside.

Upon entering and seeing no one, they knew she was in the kitchen. Then they saw Lu He's pained expression.

"What's wrong?" Xu Feiming noticed Lu He's pained expression.

Upon hearing the voice, Lu He put on her usual expression and said, "I'm fine."

Xu Feiming immediately realized what was going on and said, "Did you forget to stretch after your workout? Your arms are sore."

"I forgot, I was so tired that I fell asleep right after taking a shower, and this is what happened when I woke up," Lu He explained awkwardly.

After practice, my sister-in-law would always apply a hot towel and massage her to make her feel less uncomfortable.

Given that she hadn't practiced for a long time, who would have thought that Xu Feiming would suddenly become so ruthless, even more ruthless than her brother.

She vowed never again to casually suggest competing with a soldier; it was practically suicidal.

"It's also my fault. Why did I remind you? You don't exercise often, so such intense exercise will hurt. Sit down for a bit and don't touch cold water, it will make you feel even more uncomfortable." Xu Feiming took the vegetables from Lu He's hand and put them in the brazier, then helped Lu He out of the kitchen.

"But I still have to cook?" Lu He said with difficulty.

My brother and sister-in-law will be coming over for dinner later.

"I'll do it." Xu Feiming took the initiative to take on the task.

"Can Fei Ming cook?" Lu He asked in surprise.

Xu Feiming stared at Lu He and replied with a smile, "Of course, I also cooked when I was a child. I could knead dough, make dumplings, and I was proficient in all kinds of cooking."

Lu He was instantly amused when he heard the words "proficient in everything".

Seeing Xu Feiming's artistic demeanor, Lu He gained a new understanding of him: he was ruthless in fights, capable of doing anything, and also very caring.

"Please sit down first," Xu Feiming comforted Lu He, making her sit down.

He went out into the yard, looked around, and then asked, "Is that basin yours?"

“That one by my door,” Lu He replied to Xu Feiming, pointing to the basin by the door.

Xu Feiming picked up the basin and continued, "Is that towel yours?"

"The cyan one." Lu He answered without much thought.

Confused, he asked, "Brother Fei Ming, what are you going to do?"

Xu Feiming smiled but remained silent.

Go into the kitchen; there's still plenty of hot water in the pot.

Pour the hot water into a basin and bring it into the living room.

"Take off your clothes and roll up your sleeves." After saying that, Xu Feiming noticed that the fire pit in the room was not very hot, so he carried the fire pit to the kitchen to add some charcoal and then carried it back to the living room.

Lu He knew that Xu Feiming wanted her to apply hot water to her arm.

Xu Feiming brought in the brazier, and he was sure Lu He would be shy when he saw her.

"Okay, let me give you a massage first. When I go to cook, you can roll up your sleeves and apply a hot towel to your face." Xu Feiming sat down and began to massage Lu He.

Lu He did not refuse.

Over the past two days, I've gotten to know Xu Feiming better and I feel that he's a warm-hearted older brother. Plus, our families have known each other for many years and have a good relationship. He treats me like a younger sister and doesn't have any other thoughts about me.

Lu He is a nurse, and she has seen all kinds of men in the hospital.

"Hiss~"

As Lu He pondered, he felt pain in his arm. Why did Xu Feiming's massage make it hurt even more? He revealed a pained and ferocious expression.

"It will hurt a little during the massage, but it will stop hurting tomorrow once it subsides." Xu Feiming reduced the pressure as he looked at Lu He's pained expression.

"Yes, I know. My brother used to massage me like this too. He said that this is a massage technique developed by someone in your army after injuries and training. It works very well."

Lu He had been massaged like this by Lu Chen before, and his older brother's technique was even more painful than Xu Feiming's.

Xu Feiming nodded.

"This massage technique is for those who are frequently injured or have strained muscles from long-term training. When the flow is smooth, there is no pain; when the flow is blocked, there is pain. You need to practice this."

Xu Feiming's spoken English was very professional, and he even started gossiping in front of Lu He.

Lu He smiled, finding it all quite amusing.

“I know you’re a nurse, but you often advise others but never advise yourselves.” Xu Feiming knew what Lu He was thinking when he saw her smile.

Lu He gave an awkward, sheepish laugh again, avoiding eye contact with Xu Feiming.

Xu Feiming saw right through her.

"How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?" Xu Feiming asked Lu He as he massaged her.

Upon hearing this, Lu He was stunned for a moment before realizing that Xu Feiming was referring to that matter.

Xu Feiming looked up and stared at Lu He.

"Chu Lin is a very good boy. You also have your own thoughts and have made a decision in your heart, right?" Xu Feiming had always been able to notice Lu He's emotions.

When Lu He's disguise was exposed, it felt like her own pretense had been shattered, and she felt a pang of sadness.

"Mmm!" Lu He nodded, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

The tears fell as if they had been rehearsed beforehand, beyond Lu He's control.