Chapter 232: Special Item 《 Tuina Massage Book 》!
After reviewing the task reward, he closed his eyes and felt the changes in his body.
This continuous experience of becoming stronger was somewhat intoxicating.
After more than ten minutes, the abnormal sensation in his body disappeared.
When Jiang Tao suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flickered within his pupils.
His entire person appeared to have gained a bit more radiance.
Subsequently, Jiang Tao took out his mobile phone from his pocket, unlocked the screen, opened the Kuaidou App, and glanced at his personal homepage.
As expected, his account, which had no special features, already had 11,345 followers.
“Where did these netizens find my account…”
Jiang Tao also admired the netizens’ ability to find people.
His account’s nickname was “Xiao Jiang Runs Slowly,” and the characteristic was not very prominent.
Along with gaining 10,000 followers, he also received a large number of private messages in his inbox.
Some were admiring, some were envious, and some were abusive.
There were also some messages that were utterly disgusting and made him sick.
The internet is full of all sorts of unsavory characters.
His private messages as a male were already so unbearable.
Let alone some attractive female streamers.
This was also the main reason why Jiang Tao did not want Xu Li to start live streaming.
Given Xu Li’s looks, if she started live streaming, how many people would fantasize about her daily.
Although Jiang Tao was not overly possessive, he could not accept his wife being fantasized about by other men.
Fortunately, Xu Li was not interested in live streaming either.
She really liked her current life, which was simple yet fulfilling, and carefree without worrying about anything.
Taking care of her husband and children, doing housework every day, shopping with friends, and practicing yoga.
She was already living her dream life and was very content with her current situation.
8 PM.
The black Accord that Jiang Tao was in arrived at the entrance of a villa area on the east ring road of the county town.
Anna Creek Town was also the only villa area around Ping County.
The entrance to the villa area featured white marble pillars in an Italian palace style.
On each side, there was a majestic horse rearing up on its hind legs.
In the center was an incredibly magnificent fountain.
In Ping County, where the average housing price was over 6,000 yuan, the average price in the Anna Creek Town villa area reached over 20,000 yuan.
Although it couldn’t compare to the super luxury houses in first-tier super cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, where prices could easily reach seventy or eighty thousand, or even over a hundred thousand yuan per square meter.
However, in Ping County, it was undoubtedly the most expensive residential area.
Very few locals in Ping County bought houses here.
Most of the owners in the villa area were bosses from Shi City who bought them for resting.
There were usually not many people in the residential area, but on Saturdays and Sundays, it was quite lively.
The security guards in the residential area were not just for show like in some ordinary communities; they were quite diligent and responsible.
Jiang Tao made a phone call to Bai Yulan, and only then did the security guard allow the Accord to enter the villa area.
“Thanks, Master. Drive safely.”
After Jiang Tao got out of the car outside Villa 29, he waved goodbye to the chauffeur and turned to the villa’s main entrance.
On one wall of the villa entrance was a marble bas-relief, carved with auspicious beasts like cranes.
In the flower pond below the relief wall, many flowers and plants that Jiang Tao didn’t recognize were planted, giving it a very artistic feel.
Jiang Tao stopped at the visual doorbell at the villa entrance and was about to press it when the villa’s electric gate suddenly opened on its own.
“Jiang Tao, you’re here! Welcome to my humble abode.”
Bai Yulan, having seen Jiang Tao get out of the car at the entrance on the surveillance camera, came out to greet him personally.
This kind of treatment was the first that Jiang Tao had ever received.
“Sister Bai, please don’t be so modest. If this is your humble abode, then our home is a doghouse.”
Jiang Tao looked at the luxurious and noble villa, which exuded opulence everywhere, and sighed with a smile.
“Haha, a big house always feels a bit cold and lifeless. I actually find a smaller home cozier.”
“Come in quickly, don’t waste time chatting at the door. If the neighbors see us, they’ll think I’m not a good hostess and have lost my manners.”
Bai Yulan chatted with Jiang Tao with a light laugh, stepping aside to invite him in.
Upon hearing Bai Yulan’s words, Jiang Tao quietly grumbled, wishing he could experience the “cold and lifeless” feeling of living in a large villa!
On the way, Jiang Tao had already informed Bai Yulan that Xu Li couldn’t make it, and Bai Yulan didn’t ask further.
Honestly, although she had invited Xu Li to come along to avoid suspicion.
Bai Yulan felt a bit awkward about it.
Having someone’s husband give her a massage in front of another woman.
Even though she had no intention of having an affair with Jiang Tao and had nothing to hide.
She thought about it, and the situation itself did seem a bit ambiguous.
With Xu Li not coming, Bai Yulan actually felt a lot more relaxed psychologically.
The two chatted as they walked, passing through the small courtyard paved with grass, and entered the villa.
Inside the villa, besides Jiang Tao and Bai Yulan, there were three aunts in their fifties.
One was the cook, and two were responsible for cleaning.
Jiang Tao had previously watched a video online about “What it’s like to live in a villa without hiring a nanny.”
Mopping the floor every day, cleaning windows, watering green plants and flowers, the workload was indeed not small.
All sorts of trivial tasks were enough to keep one person busy working hard for a whole day.
That was no longer enjoying life; it was like being a beast of burden in a villa.
Of course, those who could afford to buy and live in a villa could certainly afford to hire a nanny.
“Today’s dishes were all personally bought by me, and I personally cooked them. Tell me, was that sincere enough?”
Bai Yulan led Jiang Tao to the dining table, looking at him with a smile, and gently praised herself.
At the same time, an aunt standing by the dining table reached out and removed the transparent glass covers from the dishes.
The aunt pointed to a dish of fish, paired with shredded scallions, red and green peppers, and a thick sauce, and introduced:
“Mr. Jiang, this dish is the Black Truffle Mandarin Fish, personally cooked by Ms. Bai.”
“Fresh Mandarin Fish steamed with black truffle shavings and minced fresh chili.”
“The double freshness of black truffle and fish, it’s smooth and fresh in the mouth, with a very unique flavor.”
“This preserved meat, ginger, and cauliflower mushroom shrimp ball dish uses fresh cauliflower mushrooms and shrimp balls from Yunnan.”
“This is red wine sauce roasted ribs; the plums inside can cut through the greasiness and satiety of the ribs…”
“This is…”
The nanny aunt introduced the six incredibly exquisite dishes on the table to Jiang Tao one by one.
It was evident that Bai Yulan had truly put in a lot of effort for tonight’s meal; she had put her heart into it.
“Amazing, amazing. I didn’t expect my Sister Bai to be such a hidden culinary god.”
“These dishes, just looking and smelling them, are extraordinary. I’m in for a treat today!”
After patiently listening to the nanny aunt’s introduction, Jiang Tao did not skimp on his praise, smiling and giving Bai Yulan a thumbs up.
“Try it and see how it tastes.”
Bai Yulan raised an eyebrow and made a gesture for him to eat with a smile.
“Then I won’t be polite. I’m afraid not much will be left of this table tonight.”
Jiang Tao said with a smile, appearing very relaxed and uninhibited in front of Bai Yulan.
“Haha, it would be best if you can finish it. If you can’t, just take it to go.”
Bai Yulan chuckled behind her hand, not knowing why, but she always felt exceptionally relaxed when she was alone with Jiang Tao.
The nanny aunt who was serving them was amazed to see Bai Yulan’s unrestrained and bright smile.
Although Bai Yulan treated them very well, paying them on time and often giving them small benefits.
Bai Yulan’s expression in front of them was always one of calm elegance; she had never laughed so heartily as she did today.
“I’m already impatient. My stomach is almost empty.”
Jiang Tao said casually, then picked up a pair of ivory-white serving chopsticks from the chopstick rest in front of him and picked up a piece of beef rib from the plate into his own plate.
Then he picked up the black chopsticks in front of him, grabbed the beef rib, and began to tear, chew, and swallow it in large bites.
After attending more high-end banquets recently, Jiang Tao had gradually become accustomed to using serving chopsticks and personal chopsticks.
To be honest, at first, he found it a bit troublesome, but after gradually getting used to it, it became commonplace.
During meals, using serving chopsticks is not only responsible for one’s own health but also a form of respect for others.
Through the use of serving chopsticks, the opportunity for cross-infection of diseases can be effectively reduced, creating a safer and more hygienic dining environment.
Watching Jiang Tao devour meat with such abandon, without any regard for image or decorum.
Bai Yulan not only felt no aversion but her beautiful eyes became even brighter.
Jiang Tao’s genuine and unrestrained personality.
Was much more real and far superior to those so-called upper-class individuals who feigned gentlemanly demeanor in front of her!
Although Bai Yulan had never officially dated, she was not a young girl either.
She had seen many people who were upright and gentlemanly in public but decadent and indulgent in private.
Therefore, she liked Jiang Tao’s true nature the most.
“Eat slowly, you’re almost eating the plate.”
“If it’s not enough, ask Aunt Liu to make some more from the kitchen; there’s still plenty of ingredients left.”
Seeing Jiang Tao heartily eating the dishes she made, Bai Yulan felt a great sense of accomplishment.
An empty plate was the greatest affirmation for her!
Jiang Tao had drunk quite a bit with some leaders at noon and hadn’t eaten much.
After taking a nap, he was indeed hungry now.
Furthermore, although the six dishes Bai Yulan made tonight were exquisite, they were not large in quantity.
The vast majority of them ended up in Jiang Tao’s stomach.
Bai Yulan only took less than 10 bites in total.
Of course, for Bai Yulan, who strictly controlled her diet and had strict requirements for her physique as a fitness enthusiast.
Her calorie intake tonight was also sufficient.
“Burp~”
The dinner, which started at 8 PM, lasted until around 9 PM. Jiang Tao was truly full.
Looking at the empty plates in front of them, Bai Yulan’s face was beaming with a brilliant smile, while the nanny aunt beside her looked astonished.
This young man is truly down-to-earth!
You said you’d eat it all, and you truly left nothing behind!
Bai Yulan asked Jiang Tao with a smile, “Are you done eating?”
“I’m done. Thank you for the reception, Sister Bai. So, you’re the hidden boss of the Bai Yulan Hotel!”
Jiang Tao smiled and gave Bai Yulan a thumbs up, praising:
“The head chef at Bai Yulan Hotel is a level below Sister Bai’s culinary skills.”
“Hehe, is it that exaggerated?”
Bai Yulan felt quite pleased by Jiang Tao’s compliment.
She didn’t know how much “truthfulness” was in his words, but she was very happy; it was worth her hard work all afternoon.
“Where is it exaggerated? Not at all. What I said is the truth.”
“If Sister Bai were the head chef at Bai Yulan Hotel, I’d go eat there every day.”
Jiang Tao, without batting an eye, continued his praise, striving to provide emotional value to Bai Yulan.
“Aren’t you afraid of going bankrupt from eating so much?”
Bai Yulan chuckled charmingly, then suddenly changed the subject and said:
“By the way, Jiang Tao, I brought back the book you were looking for.”
“Aunt Li, please go to my study and bring me that book on tuina massage.”
After speaking to Jiang Tao, Bai Yulan turned to a cleaning aunt not far away and gave her instructions.
“Yes, Ma’am.”
Mama Li nodded respectfully, turned, went to Bai Yulan’s study, and brought out the book on tuina massage.
In the eyes of others, it was just an ordinary book, but in Jiang Tao’s vision, it emitted a dark golden light.
“It’s for you. You’re quite studious.”
Bai Yulan took the book from the cleaning aunt and handed it to Jiang Tao, who was sitting opposite her, with a smile.
“Then thank you, Sister Bai!”
Jiang Tao outwardly thanked Bai Yulan with a calm smile, but inwardly, he couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.
Another special item obtained!
“When can we start?”
After handing the book to Jiang Tao, Bai Yulan smiled and looked at him.
Although she didn’t say what “start” referred to, they both understood each other.
Jiang Tao smiled and said, “Sister Bai, please go wash up first. After you’re done, go directly to your bedroom. After it’s done, I guarantee you’ll sleep soundly until dawn.”
Upon hearing Jiang Tao’s words, a rare blush appeared on Bai Yulan’s delicate face.
His words were too easy to lead one’s thoughts astray!
“Okay, then please wait. I’ll go take a shower first, and I’ll call you after I’m done.”
Bai Yulan gave Jiang Tao a charming glance and stood up from her seat, preparing to go upstairs.
Jiang Tao suddenly stood up and called out to Bai Yulan, asking:
“Sister Bai, can I go to the study to read for a while first?”
Bai Yulan said matter-of-factly, “Of course, feel free. Don’t feel restricted here.”
“Alright.”
After saying that, Jiang Tao turned and walked towards the study on the first floor.
He had just seen Mama Li go to get the book and knew the location of the study.
Bai Yulan watched him enter the study and then turned to go upstairs for her shower.
After they left, the aunts exchanged glances.
“Ms. Bai and this Mr. Jiang…”
“Shh! Talk less, do more. Words can lead to trouble. You don’t want to lose such a good job, do you?”
“…”
Although the aunts were curious about the relationship between Jiang Tao and Bai Yulan, they suppressed their curiosity and did not speculate wildly.
The salary and benefits Bai Yulan provided them were definitely top-notch in Ping County, and no one wanted to lose this job.
Creak.
As Jiang Tao entered the study, he gently closed the study door.
Immediately, his gaze fell upon the purple tuina massage book he was holding.
Yellow There are no other observers around, do you want to understand and learn the content of purple tuina massage? Yellow
Yellow The learning process is expected to take 38 minutes. Yellow
“38 minutes, Bai Yulan probably won’t be done showering, right?”
“Yes!”
Mentally estimating Bai Yulan’s shower time, Jiang Tao unhesitatingly chose to learn immediately.
Then, he opened the book and looked at the first line of text.
