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{Chapter: 369: Fingers Entwined, Secrets Unveiled}
Qiu Wanxi immediately obeyed with a sweet smile, her cheeks slightly pink with joy.
"Okay!" she replied cheerfully and gently laid herself on the sofa like a trusting kitten awaiting pampering.
Lin Yuan dipped his hand into one of the jars and scooped out a thick layer of green herbal essence, gently spreading it across Qiu Wanxi's soft, flushed cheeks with a firm yet careful touch.
His fingers moved slowly, massaging the paste into her skin with rhythmic circular motions. The texture was cool and smooth, and Qiu Wanxi closed her eyes in satisfaction, visibly enjoying the sensation. Her breathing slowed, and her lips curved into a blissful smile.
To her, this wasn't just skincare—it was intimacy. A moment of tenderness shared only with him.
Meanwhile, Xiao Lian's expression grew skeptical again.
"Young Master…" she said, sniffing the air and grimacing, "Why does this stuff smell so weird? It's like… like…"
"Durian," Xiao He finished for her, recoiling slightly.
"Yeah! Like durian left in a hot car."
Lin Yuan shrugged as he continued smoothing the essence on Qiu Wanxi's cheeks.
"I added that on purpose," he said. "Most facial masks out there are either fragrance-free or floral. I wanted something different—something bold and memorable. Durian has a very distinctive smell. It'll leave an impression."
Xiao Lian suddenly smacked Xiao He on the head as if she'd just figured it out.
"Ohh! That makes sense now!"
"Ouch! What was that for?" Xiao He yelped, holding her head. "Why hit me if you understood?!"
"You should've told me sooner!" Xiao Lian huffed.
The two glared at each other before erupting into laughter.
Lin Yuan ignored their usual antics and focused instead on evenly applying the remaining essence to Qiu Wanxi's smooth face. She looked absolutely content, eyes half-lidded, cheeks glowing under the herbal coating, her gaze never straying from Lin Yuan's face.
"Young Master, we're ready too!" Xiao Lian and Xiao He said in unison, scrambling onto the adjacent sofa, tilting their heads up with expectant smiles like puppies waiting for a treat.
Originally, the two girls thought they'd help each other apply the mask essence, but after hearing Lin Yuan's explanation, they understood they might use too much or apply it unevenly, ruining the results.
So, like well-trained skincare students, they left it in Lin Yuan's hands.
He scooped another handful of the essence and patted it directly onto their cheeks, smearing it evenly across their skin in upward strokes.
The mixture stuck to their skin with a strange squish.
"How does it feel?" Lin Yuan asked with a smirk. "Do you two feel pampered yet?"
"Hehe…" the two girls giggled.
"It's cool and sticky… but also kinda nice," Xiao Lian said.
"And bitter!" Xiao He added, sticking out her tongue. "Some of it slipped into my mouth!"
"Don't eat it," Lin Yuan said dryly. "It's not dessert."
The girls snickered, wriggling a little in their seats, but enjoying the rare moment of personal attention.
Once he was done with them, Lin Yuan turned his attention to girl with least expression on the face in the room.
He looked at Chen Yu, who was sitting stiffly to the side, arms crossed, gaze distant as usual.
She hadn't moved or spoken during the whole process.
Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Chen Yu," he said. "Tilt your head."
Chen Yu blinked, startled.
"Me?" she asked cautiously. "I don't really care about skincare. I'm fine."
She meant it, too. Chen Yu had a cold personality, and most of her time was spent training, fighting, or working toward her revenge. Her naturally smooth skin was more a byproduct of her healthy routines than beauty products. She simply wasn't the type to fuss over appearances.
Still, Lin Yuan walked up to her and tilted her chin with two fingers.
"You don't need to care," he said, his voice low but firm. "But I want you to try it. Just once."
Chen Yu stared at him for a moment, unsure whether to pull away or surrender.
Then she sighed and gave a tiny nod.
"…Alright. But only for a minute."
With a slight smirk, Lin Yuan dipped his fingers into the essence again and gently applied it to her flawless face.
Chen Yu didn't smile or giggle like the others. She simply accepted it with grace, her expression impassive—but her eyes betrayed a flicker of surprise.
No one had ever pampered her like this before.
Chen Yu, who had never paid much attention to skincare before, found herself quietly intrigued. She'd always relied on her training, discipline, and natural habits to maintain her health and appearance. Beauty, for her, was never a priority—it was a byproduct of her strength.
But now, as Lin Yuan's warm fingers applied the essence to her cool skin, she felt something unfamiliar—pampered, maybe even treasured. It was subtle, but the gesture wasn't lost on her.
No one had ever treated her like this before.
As Lin Yuan wiped his hands clean, he turned to Jiang Rou with a soft smile. "Doctor Jiang, it's your turn now. Lie down."
There was no hesitation in her response. "Okay!" she said quickly, as if she'd been waiting all along.
Jiang Rou laid herself gently on the sofa, her heart beating faster. As Lin Yuan's hand brushed across her smooth cheek, spreading the herbal mixture in circular motions, she couldn't help but flush with warmth. The intimacy of the moment sent a delightful tingle through her.
Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she couldn't resist sneaking glances at Qiu Wanxi who was already lying nearby with her facial mask. A part of her felt slightly guilty, like she was doing something forbidden. She didn't want Qiu Wanxi to see the way she looked at Lin Yuan—how her heart was slowly being captured.
"Don't look around," Lin Yuan said suddenly, his tone playful yet assertive. "Just lie there and accept my essence obediently."
Jiang Rou's beautiful eyes widened, and she turned her gaze back toward the ceiling. She bit her lip shyly, but obeyed without resistance.
After all the girls had their masks on, Lin Yuan waited patiently with them, checking the time. After about ten minutes, the effect should be visible.
Soon enough, the girls got up and headed to the bathroom to wash the essence off their faces.
A series of excited gasps echoed from the bathroom as the girls saw the results in the mirror.
Xiao Lian was the first to rush out, waving her arms in disbelief. "Wow! This stuff is incredible! My dark spots are almost gone! My skin feels like porcelain!"
Xiao He followed close behind, her face glowing with excitement. "Same here! I've tried so many products but none of them worked like this!"
Qiu Wanxi also ran up to Lin Yuan, her bright eyes glimmering. "Young Master, my eye bags are gone! Really gone!"
Even Jiang Rou, the usually composed and mature doctor, looked absolutely astonished. She touched her cheeks gently, as if confirming what she was seeing was real. "It's so effective… My dark circles are practically gone. And look—my skin feels firmer and brighter. It's as if I had a full beauty treatment! This is way better than any facial mask I've ever used."
She turned to look at Lin Yuan, admiration shining in her eyes.
He said he made the formula himself… Could it be that he has such advanced medical knowledge too?
The thought only made her fall for him harder.
At that moment, a crisp system notification echoed in Lin Yuan's mind.
[Ding! Jiang Rou's favorability +2! Reward: 400 counterattack points!]
Chen Yu, as usual, didn't speak much. But she silently pressed both hands to her cheeks. Her eyes briefly widened in surprise as she felt how smooth and refreshed her skin had become.
Even someone like her—unconcerned with beauty—couldn't deny how effective the formula was.
Lin Yuan wasn't particularly shocked at the results. The formula he'd used was indeed far superior to what was on the market, thanks to the resources and knowledge he now had.
And most importantly, none of the women had any allergic reactions or signs of irritation yet. That alone was a huge relief.
"Young Master! Is there more of this mask essence?" Xiao Lian and Xiao He ran over, eyes sparkling like little stars, clearly already addicted to the results.
Lin Yuan chuckled at their enthusiasm.
It seemed their earlier complaints about the essence looking like "green poop" had been entirely forgotten.
With effects this good, even if it actually was green poop, they might have still applied it willingly.
Qiu Wanxi and Jiang Rou stood beside them, equally eager, looking at Lin Yuan expectantly with wide, hopeful eyes.
Of course, no woman could resist the lure of beauty.
Lin Yuan smiled. "It's still in production, but the final version should be ready in a couple of days. Fair warning—the price won't be cheap."
He paused, looking at Xiao Lian and Xiao He. "Since you two helped Wanxi so much while she was recovering, I'll reward each of you with a box of masks at the end of the year."
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