The Road to a Divine Harem Starting with a Stepmom Companion

Chapter 17: Auntie, Let Me Wipe That for You

Although she wasn’t the one chosen, the compliments from such a young and handsome man left even the technicians who weren’t selected feeling happy as they left.

After all, the front desk had mentioned that someone this young, casually spending over a thousand yuan for a bath, clearly wasn’t short on money. And being so handsome? Even if they weren’t chosen, saying a few nice words or letting the client take advantage of them a bit might just land them a lucrative deal or a big membership commission.

As the young technicians left one by one, each couldn’t help but glance enviously at Yu Na when they passed by her.

The head attendant, a poised and confident woman, also let out an involuntary sigh of relief. She had initially worried that Yu Na, being an older technician, might be rejected outright. Instead, the situation turned around unexpectedly—they’d encountered a client looking for a simple bath and skilled service.

The head attendant had full confidence in Yu Na’s massage skills. If her skills weren’t excellent, no matter whose connection got her this job, she wouldn’t have lasted here and would’ve been let go long ago.

With a professional smile, the head attendant said, “I won’t disturb you any further, sir.” Before leaving, she discreetly gave Yu Na a knowing glance. The message was clear: This client is a big spender. Do your best to sell him the largest membership package possible!

Yu Na returned the glance with equal understanding, silently communicating that she got the message.

After the head attendant closed the door to the private room, only Cao Shaoyang and Yu Na remained.

Following the procedure, Yu Na stepped in front of Cao Shaoyang and bowed deeply. “Good evening, sir. I am Technician 58, Yu Na. It’s a pleasure to serve you.”

“Mm.” Cao Shaoyang responded with a satisfied hum.

As she straightened up, a few strands of her long hair fell softly across her face. To Cao Shaoyang, her mature charm added a touch of allure, further boosting his satisfaction.

“Sir, let me start with a foot massage for you,” she said.

Her voice wasn’t particularly distinct, but it carried a gentle, soft quality that was both soothing and clear.

“This is my first time getting a massage. Just follow your usual procedure,” Cao Shaoyang replied.

“Of course! Would you prefer to have it done on the bed or over at the sofa?”

“I recommend starting on the sofa. Once the foot massage is complete, we can move to the bed for a full-body massage to relax your muscles. How does that sound?”

“Sounds good,” Cao Shaoyang agreed readily, moving to the long sofa in the room.

He wasn’t naive—foot massages were best done on a sofa. Lying on the bed would mean staring blankly at the ceiling, while sitting on the sofa allowed for a much better view.

“Auntie Yu Na, is it okay if I call you that?”

Yu Na looked up with a gentle smile. “Of course.” Her hands didn’t stop as she spoke. She picked up a silky cloth, carefully lifted Cao Shaoyang’s foot, placed it on her lap, and began to gently wipe it clean.

Feeling the exquisite touch on his sole, Cao Shaoyang closed his eyes, thoroughly enjoying the sensation.

“Auntie Yu Na, how old are you? You seem at least two cycles older than me,” he teased.

“Well, you’re right. Auntie is 44 this year. And you, sir? You don’t seem like a high schooler.”

“Ha, Auntie, your eyes are sharp. I’m 18, in my senior year.”

Yu Na feigned surprise. “Oh my! I didn’t expect you to be such a bright young man with a great future ahead.”

“Come on, Auntie, don’t say that. I’m not that ambitious. And please, drop the formalities,” he said, grinning.

“My name is Cao Shaoyang. You can call me Xiao Cao or just Shaoyang.”

Yu Na chuckled. “Then I’ll call you Shaoyang.”

“See, Auntie, you’re doing it again with the formal tone,” Cao Shaoyang teased.

This time, Yu Na’s smile was more genuine. “It’s a habit from work. Hard to break.”

Cao Shaoyang chuckled. “So, Auntie, you must have been in this line of work for quite a while, right?”

Yu Na smiled again, though this time there was a trace of bitterness in her expression. “Actually, not that long. I only worked in this field for a few years when I was younger. Recently, I picked it back up again.”

Cao Shaoyang looked surprised. “Oh, so you haven’t always been doing this?”

Her smile turned more somber. “If life were easier, who would want to come back to this line of work at my age?”

Sensing her mood, Cao Shaoyang followed up gently. “So, Auntie, what made you return to this job?”

As she continued the foot care, Yu Na replied with a sigh, “It’s all because of money.”

While enjoying her skilled touch and the delightful sensations from his feet, Cao Shaoyang asked, “Are you really short on money, Auntie?”

“Short on money? Oh, definitely. My family is still buried under hundreds of thousands in debt.”

Cao Shaoyang stared at her, surprised. “How did you end up owing so much money, Auntie?”

“This debt isn’t even mine.”

Plop! Shaoyang felt a cool sensation on the top of his foot. Looking down, he noticed that Yu Na seemed to be crying.

Instead of wiping her tears, she quickly started cleaning the water drops on Shaoyang’s foot.

“I’m sorry,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “I couldn’t control myself. Let me wipe that for you.”