Forced into a romantic relationship

Chapter 118 What acupoints are on the thigh?

【Name: Han Zhou】

【Intelligence: 7】

【Charm: 7】

Stamina: 7 (Temporary)

[Skills: Efficient learning, Culinary prowess, Speed ​​reading, Experienced medical knowledge (enhanced), Powerful throwing, Photographic memory, Attracting attention, Adrenaline]

[Occupations: Prospective college student, family chef, elite sycophant, quack doctor with miraculous skills, passionate young man]

[Inventory: Strength Pills x3]

[Current Status: On the Verge of Death (Temporarily Fixed): Your breathing is long and powerful, your heartbeat is active and strong, your vitality is as vigorous as fire, your overall physical fitness has been greatly enhanced, and your physical functions far exceed those of ordinary people.]

[Random Status: Resigned to Fate (Modified) → Resigned to Man's Fate: Your body is in your own hands. You can choose any part of your body to strengthen your physique. The function of that part will be greatly enhanced. Cooldown time: 3 hours]

[Profession Status: Miraculous Healer: All treatments performed by you will be evaluated, increasing both treatment effectiveness and failure rate by 20%. This status can be turned on and off at any time, with a one-hour cooldown.]

[Status bar level: 3, current points remaining: 86]

After nearly a month of effort, Han Zhou's status bar has changed considerably compared to the beginning.

The first thing to mention is his points. He has now accumulated nearly a hundred points, which is quite a surplus. This was an unimaginable sum in the days when he was "spent" all the time.

This is also thanks to the increased probability of triggering tasks provided by "Leave it to fate". He has been "checking in" every day these days and has triggered and completed many temporary tasks, which is why he has been able to obtain such a considerable number of points. In addition, he mainly uses his points to exchange for strength pills every day, so his points have only increased and never decreased.

As for how to use the points, Han Zhou has already made a plan. Apart from maintaining basic daily expenses, he plans to temporarily accumulate the points to complete the further upgrade of the status bar, and at the same time, keep an eye on the mall that will refresh in half a month to see if there are any items worth redeeming.

In addition to his points increasing, Han Zhou's status bar has also added many things that weren't there before—two new skills and two new professions.

Regarding his skills, he wasn't quite sure how he got the "attracting attention" skill. After thinking about it, he could only assume it was because he had been spending too much time with different girls lately. Its effect was to increase the probability of attracting the attention of the opposite sex. It seemed rather mediocre and didn't offer much help in his daily life.

"Adrenaline" is much stronger. This skill only appeared after "Long-term Illness Makes One a Doctor" was enhanced. After checking the effects, Han Zhou guessed that it was a product of multiple factors, jointly generated by the immunity to all diseases provided by "Long-term Illness Makes One a Doctor" and the strong physical qualities brought by "On the Verge of Death". Of course, it may not be as complicated as he thought, and it may simply be a skill that comes with "Long-term Illness Makes One a Doctor".

Changes to the status bar are often not explained in detail, and you have to figure many things out on your own, but there's no need to delve too deeply into the reasons.

The effects of "adrenaline" are very practical. It can unleash the body's potential in a short period of time, that is, to complete a temporary second "transformation" on the basis of being "on the verge of death". As for the extent to which this potential can be unleashed, Han Zhou does not know, as he has not tried it yet.

In terms of career, since he is no longer in a teacher-student relationship with Mo Yixia, his former temporary tutoring job has disappeared, but he has gained two new jobs: a quack doctor with miraculous skills and a passionate young man.

The "miracle doctor" is clearly a profession that comes with the enhancement of "long-term illness makes one a doctor." The effect of changing to this profession is quite interesting. Although it can improve the treatment effect, it also increases the probability of treatment failure. No wonder the words "miracle doctor" and "quack doctor" can be linked together.

Simply put, when faced with the same sprain, and spending the same amount of points, Han Zhou might be able to heal the person without activating "Miraculous Healer," but he could only alleviate the pain. However, after activating "Miraculous Healer," he could completely eliminate the pain, thus achieving the best treatment effect. This is what is known as improved treatment effect.

However, correspondingly, his chances of successfully completing the treatment will also decrease, and if the treatment fails, the points spent will be wasted.

Therefore, this is a state effect that is somewhat gambling-like, gambling on probability. Han Zhou usually does not consider using it because it is unnecessary, but it may have a significant effect at certain crucial moments.

Finally, there's the "Hot-blooded Youth" class. Han Zhou wasn't quite sure about the origins of this class, but after reading the description, he thought it might be related to the good deeds he'd done in recent years, since the description mentioned acts of bravery and righteousness.

Speaking of acts of bravery, he once provided clues to the police to crack down on human traffickers, risked his life to save Lin Youya, and later drove away Huang Mao. I don't know if the incident with Mo Yixia who was a fake robber counts... In short, all of these should fall under the category of acts of bravery. The status bar's determination of occupation is rather general, so it's not surprising to give him the occupation of a passionate young man.

[Passionate Youth: You are a courageous and righteous young person. Once activated, all your attributes will receive a slight boost. Good deeds will be rewarded more easily, and this effect can be turned on and off at any time.]

Once set to a professional state, the "Passionate Youth" skill is quite effective. The overall attribute boost is considered a god-tier skill in the game, and it's also very practical in real life. It affects intelligence, charm, and stamina. Although the boost is only small, it's a good choice to use it when you have free time, and you might even get some good luck.

Judging from what I've gained in the status bar alone, this summer vacation wasn't a complete waste.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Han Zhou looked at Gu Zheng's ankle. He hadn't looked closely before, but now he realized that her ankle was swollen and looked painful.

Fortunately, everyone sprains their ankle a few times these days, and he was no exception. Now he naturally knew the corresponding treatment methods, which only required spending points. Guzheng was in so much pain just now, so he planned to treat her using unconventional methods to achieve the best results as quickly as possible.

However, even so, this process definitely has to be put on a show. If Gu Zheng's foot were cured with a single finger out of thin air, Lin Anyu might as well drive to the police station immediately.

Seeing that Gu Zheng agreed, Han Zhou planned to bend down and grab her feet, but the space in the car was too small. It was difficult for him to even bend down, let alone reach Gu Zheng's feet. Zhong Yin stared at him for a while, seemingly thinking about something, and then suggested, "How about I get out of the car and make room for you?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Anyu, who had been keeping an eye on the commotion behind them, quickly chimed in, "I think it's a good idea. I was just thinking of getting off to buy a bottle of water. Why don't you two get off with me, Sister Yin and Senior Sister? I can tell you about that blond guy."

Zhong Ling and Zhong Yin exchanged a glance, hesitated, and nodded. They had no way to help with the sprain; otherwise, they would have stayed in the car to help.

Gu Zheng pricked up her ears. She originally wanted to suggest that she and Han Zhou could get out of the car while the others stayed in, but then she thought that it would be too embarrassing for Han Zhou to rub her feet in public. In addition, Lin Anyu and the other two got out of the car almost as soon as she finished speaking, so she didn't say anything.

Lin Anyu had gotten on and off the bus several times, but he didn't seem to mind. He gave Han Zhou a meaningful look and then left with Zhong Yin and Zhong Ling, looking like a hero who had kept his achievements hidden.

After the others left, only Han Zhou and Gu Zheng remained in the car.

The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

For some reason, looking at Han Zhou's calm profile, Gu Zheng suddenly felt nervous. She hadn't been nervous before, but seeing him about to lean down, her heart suddenly raced, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Wait!"

"What's wrong?" Han Zhou stopped what he was doing and looked up at her.

"No, nothing..."

The words were already on the tip of her tongue, but Gu Zheng couldn't quite bring herself to say them.

However, Han Zhou clearly saw through her thoughts and said with a half-smile, "Are you embarrassed?"

"No, I didn't." Gu Zheng's expression became somewhat unnatural, and she subconsciously denied it.

"What's so hard about admitting this?" Han Zhou said casually. "Even if you're a girl, I'd probably feel weird if a guy suddenly touched my foot."

Gu Zheng's expression changed slightly. Lin Anyu's face flashed through her mind, and goosebumps rose all over her body. She asked warily, "Has any man touched your feet?"

Isn't this guy's focus a little off?
Han Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Of course not, what are you thinking? What I mean is, it's okay to be shy, there's nothing wrong with admitting it. But believe me, my therapeutic massage techniques are absolutely top-notch."

He took the opportunity to give a heads-up, so that Guzheng wouldn't have trouble understanding that the sprain had healed so quickly.

"I didn't say I didn't trust you, and I'm not ashamed."

Gu Zheng vehemently denied it, but for some reason, despite it being just a few simple sentences, she suddenly felt less nervous, even though her heart was still pounding.

Han Zhou smiled and said, "Then I'll begin."

He was about to bend down as he spoke.

"Wait, don't you get tired of looking down?"

Gu Zheng spoke up again to stop him. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly lifted her injured right leg with her hands. Seeing Han Zhou's puzzled look, she said impatiently, "What are you standing there for? Grab it, be careful... don't touch your ankle directly."

She was too embarrassed to say it was because she was afraid of the pain.

Han Zhou hesitated before holding the girl's calf. Although he had prepared himself mentally, the delicate touch still made him shudder.

Gu Zheng also looked somewhat uneasy. She carefully tugged at the hem of her skirt, which had slipped up, and then pressed down on the corner of the skirt to prevent herself from being exposed.

Her heart raced again, but she still tried to remain calm and said, "Come on, let me see your technique with my own eyes."

Han Zhou, keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease, gave a calm "hmm".

However, just as he was about to make his move, Gu Zheng, who was trying to remain calm, spoke again, her body tense, and said nervously, "You, you be gentle..." Han Zhou chuckled and teased, "Didn't you say it didn't hurt?"

Gu Zheng's face flushed slightly, and after holding it in for a long time, she finally managed to utter a sentence: "Aren't you annoying?"

As he spoke, he turned his head away.

Han Zhou stopped teasing her and reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll be very gentle."

Anyway, I'm just pretending, it's not a real massage, so I won't use too much force and shouldn't hurt the other person.

He supported the guzheng's leg with his left hand, and slid his right palm down to gently touch the girl's swollen ankle. Seeing the girl frown, he comforted her again, "It may hurt a little at first, but that's normal, it will get better soon."

Even the most outrageous massage can't work instantly, so he planned to pretend for two or three minutes first, and then use his points to treat the guzheng.

Although Han Zhou's movements were very gentle, Gu Zheng still felt pain, but she refused to show it and tried to distract herself. So she endured the pain and said, "Han Zhou, chat with me for a while."

"What to talk about?"

"Anything will do."

"I see..." Han Zhou held the guzheng's leg, thought for a moment, and said, "I do have a question I want to ask you."

"what is the problem?"

"Have you gotten stronger lately?"

Han Zhou looked at him strangely. He had just noticed that Gu Zheng's stamina had reached a terrifying eight points. Just a month ago, this guy's stamina was only seven points. He didn't know how his body had grown so much.

Gu Zheng was taken aback, thinking that Han Zhou was wondering if she had gained weight. Her expression immediately turned somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, and she vehemently denied it, saying, "No!"

However, while she appeared nonchalant, she was inwardly worried. Her appetite had indeed increased recently, and she might actually have gained weight. It might not be noticeable from her appearance alone, but Han Zhou was currently holding her leg…

It should be fine, right? This guy just said my legs are his ideal type...

Gu Zheng's emotions were complicated, to the point that her thoughts became somewhat chaotic. She stammered, "Wh...how is it?"

"How about what?"

"my leg……"

Han Zhou thought about it carefully: "The injury is quite serious, but fortunately no bones or tendons were broken. But don't worry, with my years of massage skills, it will have an immediate effect."

He clearly did not understand the meaning of the guzheng.

This idiot...

Gu Zheng's face darkened. She was too embarrassed to say that she had asked about the feel of the instrument. Just as she was getting angry, she heard Han Zhou continue, "I have another question for you."

"Just ask."

Han Zhou hesitated for a moment: "I remember you had long hair in the junior high school photo album, why is it short now?"

Gu Zheng replied without hesitation, "Of course it's because short hair is convenient. Washing and blow-drying it is effortless. What do you think is the reason?"

Han Zhou was taken aback: "Isn't it because you were ostracized in junior high school?"

"Of course not, why would someone cut their hair if they were being ostracized?"

Gu Zheng looked at him strangely, thought for a moment and said, "But maybe that's part of the reason. Back then, many people said I had high testosterone levels and was more manly than men, so I simply cut my hair short. Anyway, I don't look like a girl, but mainly it's because short hair is convenient."

She spoke of the past calmly, seemingly no longer caring about the past criticisms.

"In high school, everyone's opinion of me was pretty much the same. Many people even gave me the nickname 'Bullet Girl,' which clearly meant that my strength was too scary and not like a girl's."

Han Zhou smiled and said, "It's not that exaggerated. I remember there were a lot of people who had a crush on you, weren't there?"

"That's because I'm pretty. If I weren't pretty, no one would like me, and they wouldn't even dare to approach me."

Gu Zheng is quite self-aware, both in terms of appearance and personality.

"You're not modest."

"What's there to be modest about when talking about facts..."

Gu Zheng spoke with conviction, but her expression suddenly turned somewhat surprised, because she gradually felt that her ankle was not hurting as much.

"How about it?"

Han Zhou asked with a smile. This was the first time he had tried to treat someone using the "long-term illness makes one a doctor" method, and he was quite curious about the effects and wanted to get real-time feedback.

"It doesn't hurt so much anymore..." Gu Zheng said with her mouth slightly open, looking surprised.

She trusted Han Zhou, but she never expected that this so-called massage would actually be so magical.

Han Zhou revealed a perfectly measured smug look on his face, and said in a pretentious manner, "I told you, my massage technique is top-notch. The pain will only become less and less, and you'll feel comfortable soon."

"Ouch... be gentle," Gu Zheng said through gritted teeth.

"Sorry, I thought it was almost done and I could increase the intensity."

"It's okay, it does feel a bit better, but don't push too hard, let me get used to it."

This conversation was terrible...

Han Zhou mentally complained, but he had to admit one thing: he did have some perverted tendencies. Gu Zheng's legs were plump and her skin was very smooth, making them feel great to touch. Although he didn't initially intend to take advantage of her, he seemed to get a little addicted to touching her...

Gu Zheng found it increasingly amazing, and her tense nerves gradually relaxed. She asked, "Han Zhou, who did you learn your massage techniques from?"

"My grandfather," Han Zhou made up on the spot.

Was your grandfather a doctor?

"No, but he's very good at it. As for who he learned it from, I don't know."

"Oh……"

The guzheng's voice gradually became a little strange, "Um... speaking of which, shouldn't a massage only focus on the injured area?"

"Of course not. There are many acupoints on the human body. The essence of massage is to stimulate these acupoints that are beneficial to the human body. The location and the pressure are very important. However, this skill is passed down from father to son, so don't even think about it."

Han Zhou continued to make things up, completely unaware of the unusual tone in Gu Zheng's voice.

"This, this is it..."

Gu Zheng seemed to have been thinking for a long time before finally speaking, her face flushed.

"Then could you tell me... what acupoints are on your thigh?"

(End of this chapter)