Wang Dahai thought he was hearing things and stood still for a long while without responding.
It was only when Wu Qiangwei walked over and supported him that he snapped out of it.
He remained silent, letting her guide him into the bathroom.
"Take off your underwear and sit down," she said.
Wu Qiangwei pointed at the toilet.
"Oh," he replied.
Perhaps it was because of the illness, Wang Dahai was a bit slow to react and obediently sat down.
Wu Qiangwei turned on the shower, and hot water quickly filled the room with steam.
Her face was somewhat red, whether from facing a naked Wang Dahai or from the heat of the room, it was unclear.
She held the showerhead and began to rinse his body.
After a while, she picked up the soap to lather him up.
As she scrubbed, she eventually reached his lower body.
"I can do this part," he said.
"Just sit still," she responded.
"Oh."
"Spread your legs," she commanded.