Chapter 143: Yinling Wellness Center (9)
The two of them were clearly squeezed together in the water, yet they were still typing messages on their phones. If it weren't for also wanting to say it for Qin Yanshu to see, it would have been a purely unnecessary move.
Ji Ning saw that the group chat's style was about to turn into an exclusive zone for her and Jiang Ting, so she stopped it in time and sent a message to shift the direction.
Lemon Cake: This time's hint is "The one who tied the bell must untie it," which seems to indicate a very key line of thought.
Jiang Ting: A key clue to breaking the ghost domain.
Lemon Cake: So, it's the way to deal with the ghost boss.
Jiang Ting: Yes, I think so too.
Ji Ning scratched her head. Why was it still just the two of them talking? Was Qin Yanshu not looking at his phone right now?
She scrolled up, long-pressing Qin Yanshu's black profile picture.
Lemon Cake: @No. 9 Poker-faced Technician, remember to read the chat, there's key information.
Qin Yanshu was drinking water in contemplation when a slight vibration came from his pocket.
He took it out and opened it, seeing a few messages in the group chat, along with a mention.
After reading the messages, Qin Yanshu moved his fingers lightly and replied to Ji Ning.
No. 9 Poker-faced Technician: Okay.
Seeing Qin Yanshu's reply, Ji Ning put her phone aside and snuggled into Jiang Ting's arms, wrapping her hands around his waist.
Jiang Ting naturally encircled Ji Ning's shoulders, rubbing her rounded shoulder. Seeing her somewhat dazed expression, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Ji Ning tilted her head back, her gaze sweeping over Jiang Ting's handsome and charming face, recalling what he was like when they first met.
Back then, Jiang Ting seemed like a demanding boss who was hard to please. Yet now, those sharp, beautiful eyes had softened considerably. When he looked down at her, it made Ji Ning feel like she was his one and only special person.
Thinking this, her heart turned soft. Leaning against Jiang Ting's chest, she hooked his finger with her index finger and asked, "Qin Yanshu seems even harder to approach than you. Does he not like women? Then I'll find an NPC to partner with next time and just share clues in the group chat."
"Why would you think that?" Jiang Ting took out his phone to glance at the group, understanding the reason for Ji Ning's worry. He chuckled softly. "He's just like that, used to being a lone wolf. No need to take it too seriously. If you come here again, it's still better to request him. Partnering with an NPC means you have to be constantly on guard, too tiring."
Ji Ning nodded. Since Jiang Ting had said so, she would just do that.
She could only let Qin Yanshu put up with it for now.
Not long after, Jiang Ting left the sauna because he had something to attend to. Ji Ning then went to the steam bath, waiting for over an hour before finally receiving a message from Madam Ji saying her session was over.
Ji Ning didn't delay, quickly tidying herself up and changing into her clothes to wait in the lobby.
She sat directly facing the private elevator, pretending to watch nonchalantly while secretly noting which floor each elevator trip came from and checking if the person emerging was Madam Ji.
The way up to the second and third floors of this establishment was by stairs, while the elevator led to floors above the third, a very clear distinction.
Finally, the elevator doors opened to reveal a familiar outfit. Ji Ning shifted her gaze away, sipping her coffee and musing to herself: she hadn't been mistaken, Madam Ji had indeed come down from the fifth floor this time as well.
"Ning-Ning, Mom's here."
Madam Ji's voice rang out. Ji Ning looked up towards the source with a delighted smile, setting her cup down and standing up to greet her.
She walked to Madam Ji's side, linking arms and swaying it slightly. "Mom, why did it take so long? But I feel the wait was totally worth it. You look even more beautiful, the effect is super obvious!"
Hearing her daughter's enthusiastic praise, Madam Ji laughed heartily. She turned to the manager escorting her and smiled, "Since my daughter says it's that good, save two more slots for me. I'll bring my husband to try it too."
"Of course, Madam Ji." The manager bowed in acknowledgment. "However, male slots for this program are fewer; there might be a wait. But rest assured, I will prioritize reserving slots for Madam Ji and your husband first."
The group chatted and laughed as they soon reached the car.
Following behind Madam Ji, Ji Ning was escorted into the car by the manager.
Once the car started moving, Madam Ji touched her face and leaned close to Ji Ning, confirming with her again: "Sweet daughter, tell Mom honestly, is it really that obvious? Where can you tell?"
Ji Ning leaned in for a close look, nodding continuously as she slowly analyzed, "Mom's skin seems at least a shade lighter, so fine and tender, and with a healthy rosy glow. Now you look... you truly look like you're in your twenties. If someone didn't know, they might think you're my older sister!"
Actually, these words weren't entirely an exaggeration. Ji Ning could see that Madam Ji's transformation was genuinely quite noticeable.
She grew even more curious. What exactly was the service provided on the fifth floor? Something that required a cold storage box and could make someone seem to regain their youth, as if reborn?
Ji Ning then thought about the establishment's name, "Chongsheng"—wasn't that a homophone for "rebirth"?
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