Jian Yumei assisted Humeiniang in gently removing the hairpins that bound her hair.
"Would you assist me in changing my clothes as well?" Humeiniang requested.
Jian Yumei hesitated to decline, but recalling Humeiniang's earlier words, he thought, "I might as well see this through."
Considering their usual playful interactions with his senior sister, where incidental contact occurred and he might inadvertently glimpse her bosom or such, he resigned himself to the task of assisting another sister.
"Where are the young lady's clothes?" Jian Yumei inquired.
"Over there, in that cabinet!" Humeiniang replied.
"Very well, I shall retrieve them!" Jian Yumei walked over to the cabinet, selecting a few garments.
"That's odd, how did you know to select these?" Humeiniang's face reddened further.
"Well, my senior sister and I often jest around, she's quite mischievous. Hence, I have some understanding of these clothes!" Jian Yumei explained.
"I see! Once you've checked, please assist me in changing!" Humeiniang requested.
"Very well, let us begin!" Jian Yumei proceeded.
Jian Yumei removed Humeiniang's outer garments. As they were in Humeiniang's chamber and not subject to observation, for the sake of convenience, Jian Yumei also removed her inner garments. Humeiniang's face flushed even more.
When her snow-white skin and rosy cheeks appeared before Jian Yumei, he felt a slight nervousness. However, his professional integrity as a practitioner allowed him to maintain focus.
Gently, he massaged the area on the right, diligently examining the site of the recent displacement, ensuring it had not shifted again.
The smoothness and softness of her skin brought him comfort, yet he dared not dwell on it, continuing to knead her soft flesh.
Meanwhile, outside the window, a pair of eyes watched their every move, the initial smile gradually turning sinister.
"Mother, when can we capture his heart?" the sister whispered in the mother's ear.
"Soon, my dear. This Humeiniang, always reluctant to go out. Now, look what we've got when she finally ventured out!" the mother chuckled, revealing her teeth.
"Yes, indeed. He seems quite innocent. Mother, make sure you let me enjoy him first before you partake!" the sister suggested.
"Of course, we'll share. We'll all have our share!" the mother laughed, interspersed with some lasciviousness.
"Excellent. When the eldest sister returns, she won't let him slip away either. Let's all join forces and drain him dry!" the sister added with a lascivious grin.
The mother laughed heartily.
Meanwhile, the intimacy inside the room continued.
Jian Yumei examined Humeiniang's chest. "Miss, I've found no issues. The area that was previously misaligned appears to be back in place now!"
"Well, you handled me so carefully; of course, everything's fine now! Thank you!" Humeiniang expressed her gratitude.
"Here, have another Lingzhi pill. It will expedite your recovery!" Jian Yumei poured out a pill from a bottle in his pocket.
"Alright, I'll take it!" Humeiniang placed the pill in her mouth.
Jian Yumei hurried to pour her a glass of water from the table. After Humeiniang swallowed the pill and took a sip of water, she reclined once more.
At this moment, Humeiniang was completely unclothed, her gaze fixed on Jian Yumei, her face flushed with infinite embarrassment.
Jian Yumei also sensed something amiss. The young lady before him was completely naked! Amidst his previous attentiveness to her examination and assistance with changing her soiled clothes, he had failed to notice.
Now, confronted with the sight, Jian Yumei's face reddened.
Never before had he scrutinized himself and his senior sister with such care during their innocent jests.
"Come, Miss Humeiniang, allow me to dress you!" Jian Yumei said with embarrassment.
"I don't feel like wearing clothes right now. They feel uncomfortable!" Humeiniang said softly.
"Oh, what shall we do then? Shall I cover you with a blanket?" Jian Yumei covered Humeiniang with a blanket.
Humeiniang looked at Jian Yumei, feeling somewhat amused and helpless. In her beautiful eyes, there was a hint of melancholy.
Jian Yumei was oblivious to her feelings.
The two remained quietly in each other's company for a while.
"Dinner is ready, dinner is ready, handsome gentleman, come and eat! Are you hungry?" at this moment, the sister walked in.
"This is my second sister, Hua Ainang!" Humeiniang introduced, "This is Brother Jian!"
"Hello, Brother Jian, we don't have much to offer here, but it's dinner time now. Let's go, shall we? We can chat more after dinner!" Hua Ainang suggested.
Jian Yumei sensed a hint of ambiguity in Hua Ainang's expression.
He was somewhat surprised but didn't dwell on it. He was indeed feeling hungry.
"Alright, let's go for dinner. But what about you, Miss Humeiniang?" Jian Yumei asked.
"You can bring some food for me later after you've eaten!" Humeiniang said, "Remember to bring me some food after your meal; otherwise, I might starve to death!"
"Oh, after just meeting for half a day, the little sister is already so attached to Brother Jian. Rest assured, we'll return Brother Jian to you later. He's yours, for now!" Hua Ainang chuckled, though Jian Yumei felt something was off, he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
As they left the room, Humeiniang suddenly cried out, startling Jian Yumei, who rushed over.
"What's wrong? Miss Humeiniang!" Jian Yumei asked.
"I... it's hurting again!" Humeiniang pointed to her chest.
"Oh, let me massage it for you, to see if the bones inside are misaligned!" Jian Yumei was taken aback.
He gently massaged Humeiniang's chest, carefully examining the connection of the bones.
Hua Ainang felt a bit annoyed on the side. She could only sigh and say, "You two continue. I'll go eat first, and Brother Jian can come over later! We'll be having dinner in the main room!"
"Very well, thank you, Miss!" Jian Yumei said.
Hua Ainang turned and left. For some reason, Jian Yumei felt much more at ease without her presence.
At this moment, Humeiniang looked at him and whispered in his ear, "Don't eat any meat later, just stick to vegetables and rice! Remember my words, say you're a practitioner and only eat vegetarian. Remember!"
Jian Yumei was taken aback. He didn't comprehend the significance behind Humeiniang's words, yet her concerned gaze made him grasp faintly, though not entirely.
At that moment, the matron's voice resounded, "Sir Jian, all is well, I suppose. You should eat first. The young lady's injury shouldn't pose a major concern. What if you faint from hunger?"
"Oh, alright, I'll go now!" Jian Yumei felt somewhat embarrassed as he noticed the matron's arrival.
"Then, come with me! If you're reluctant to leave Miss Humeiniang, you can return later!" the matron suggested.
Jian Yumei's face flushed instantly. "No, it's not like that. I'm merely concerned about Miss Humeiniang's well-being!"
"Haha, the affairs of young people, we just can't fathom!" the matron chuckled as she led Jian Yumei to the dining hall.
It was the central room among the few, where a table set with a lavish spread of dishes awaited them, including both meat and vegetables.
The matron and Hua Ainang enthusiastically served him, especially Hua Ainang, who gazed at Jian Yumei with bewitching eyes, causing him to feel a slight discomfort.
He thought, "I shouldn't linger. I'll just have some rice and a few vegetables."
"Oh, how can a young man like you do without meat?" the matron remarked as she handed him a piece.