Chapter 232 Massage
A few of the bolder little monkeys even took out the fruit they had hidden in the tree hole and carefully handed it to Lu Fan and An Lan.
He looked as if he were showing off his most precious treasure, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, as if waiting for the two of them to praise him.
Lu Fan and An Lan smiled as they accepted the fruit, played with the monkeys for a while, and then prepared to enter the hot spring.
They each went to one side, gracefully and slowly removing their clothes, and then carefully entered the hot spring.
The warm spring water instantly enveloped their bodies, like countless gentle little hands gently massaging their sore muscles, making them feel incredibly comfortable.
"Wow, this hot spring is so comfortable."
An Lan couldn't help but sigh, a contented expression on her face. The previous soreness seemed to have been instantly dispelled by the warm spring water.
Lu Fan was also soaking comfortably on the other side. Looking at An Lan's enjoyable expression, he smiled and said, "If we had known that this hot spring had such magical effects, we should have come to soak in it yesterday. We wouldn't be feeling so uncomfortable today."
“Who would have thought?” An Lan replied with a smile.
After soaking in the hot spring for a while, An Lan took out the medicinal herbs she had brought and began to carefully crush them.
Her movements were skillful and focused, as if she were accomplishing something of utmost importance.
She applied the crushed herbs evenly to her aching arms and legs.
The juice from the herbs brought a cooling sensation, which intertwined with the warmth of the hot spring to create a wonderful feeling. She couldn't help but shiver, muttering, "This feels so good, this is the feeling."
"Anlan, are these herbs really effective?" Lu Fan watched Anlan's actions with curiosity, still somewhat doubtful whether these seemingly ordinary herbs could truly relieve the aches and pains.
“Of course, don’t underestimate these herbs. These are treasures I found with great difficulty in the wilderness. Try them later, I guarantee you’ll feel completely refreshed,” An Lan said confidently, her eyes filled with determination.
Seeing An Lan's serious expression, Lu Fan followed suit and applied the medicinal herbs to his own body.
At first, I only felt a cool sensation, as if a clear spring was flowing through my body.
Gradually, his sore muscles seemed to relax a lot, and the feeling of ease made him exclaim in amazement.
"It really works!" Lu Fan said with delight, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at An Lan.
As Lu Fan soaked in the bath, he noticed that even though An Lan had applied herbs, her face still showed signs of pain from time to time, indicating that the soreness was still intense.
Lu Fan's heart felt as if it were being repeatedly pulled by a thousand thin strings, causing him great distress.
Several times the words were already on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back down.
He knew this suggestion was too presumptuous, but seeing An Lan suffering from soreness, he finally mustered up all his courage and asked.
"How about I give you a massage? Maybe that will make you feel better?"
Upon hearing this, An Lan's cheeks, which were already slightly flushed from the heat of the hot spring, turned bright red in an instant, and even the tips of her ears were tinged with a shy blush.
She waved her hands frantically and stammered, "No need, no need, I can do it myself."
The voice carried an obvious sense of panic and helplessness.
Seeing this, Lu Fan wished he could slap himself twice, secretly lamenting, "It's over, she must think I have ulterior motives."
He lowered his head in frustration and silently sank to the bottom of the water, as if trying to hide his embarrassment in the warm spring water.
However, not long after, a faint call came: "Lu Fan..."
The sound was so faint, like a mosquito's hum, that it would have been impossible to hear if it weren't for the relatively quiet hot spring.
Lu Fan instantly surfaced from the water, like an alert lion, his ears perked up.
An Lan continued, "My hand is so sore that I can't lift it up at all, so I can't apply the medicine... Could you please help me?"
After saying that, she lowered her head shyly, her long hair cascading down and covering most of her blushing face.
No auditory hallucinations!!
Confirming that it was An Lan calling him, Lu Fan took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart and regain his composure.
"Okay, I'm coming right away!"
He quickly wrapped a piece of animal skin he carried with him tightly around his waist, as if he were putting on a sturdy "armor" to try to resist the panic and tension in his heart.
Then, he walked cautiously toward An Lan, taking each step with extreme care, afraid of disturbing her.
When he got closer, he turned his head away as if he couldn't look An Lan in the eye, and handed her another piece of animal skin, gently gesturing for her to use it to cover herself.
An Lan took the animal skin, her fingers trembling slightly, a mixture of nervousness and shyness.
She quickly covered herself up, as if that would give her a greater sense of security.
Lu Fan then dared to turn his head, reach out and gently support An Lan as they slowly walked to a stone step in the water and sat her down.
An Lan had her back to him, her shoulders trembling slightly with nervousness, like a frightened fawn.
Lu Fan sat in the back, sideways, and under these circumstances, he dared not openly spread his legs.
His face turned bright red, even more intensely red than when he was soaking in a hot spring, as if it could drip blood.
"Your shoulders...and hands are sore, right?" His voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.
"Hmm..." An Lan responded softly, her voice as light as a spring breeze, almost imperceptible.
Lu Fan's hand, as if drawn by a faint thread of affection, slowly rose and gently rested on An Lan's shoulder.
The instant their skin touched, it was as if an electric current had swept across the surface of a tranquil lake, causing both of their bodies to tremble slightly, creating indescribable ripples.
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