"That's what I was thinking all along; that's exactly what I said from the start," Rez said, showing no sign of guilt at being caught in a lie. Instead, he spoke with righteous conviction, tilting his chin even higher and resting his hands on his hips. "Besides, I'll need your help in a little while."
"My help?" Linoshi was taken aback. Her eyes blinked, and the blush on her face faded slightly, replaced by a touch of curiosity.
"Help me scrub my back; I can't reach back there." Rez turned around and pointed toward his own back.
"I can..." Linoshi murmured softly, her voice as faint as a mosquito's hum. Her head dropped, and the tips of her ears turned so red they looked ready to bleed.
"Then it's settled!" Rez's heart raced with excitement. A wide grin spread across his face, reaching from ear to ear, and his eyes sparkled like two stars.
"You can... you can use your tail to scrub your back." Linoshi's face grew even more flushed. The words were squeezed out from deep in her throat as her fingers gripped the hem of her Battle Suit, kneading it with increased force.
Rez's smile froze on his face, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
When did the little angel become so coy?
"Using my tail to scrub my back is bad for the tail." Rez sighed softly, his face a picture of helplessness. He swung his tail around to the front, cradling it in both hands and stroking it gently, letting his fingers slide slowly through the fur. "Look, I maintain this tail perfectly. The fur is glossy and bright; using it to scrub in the bath would probably be bad for the hair!"
Linoshi looked closely at Rez's tail, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Hmm... it was just as Rez said; his tail was indeed perfectly maintained.
The fur was thick and lustrous, shimmering with a slight oil-like sheen under the lights as if it had been specially oiled.
"Then... let's get this straight first... I'll only scrub your back, and I'll leave immediately after I'm done." Linoshi bit her lower lip until it turned slightly pale, appearing to be making a difficult decision.
Her eyes remained downcast, her eyelashes trembling gently.
"Sure, that works." Rez nodded, his heart leaping with excitement while he struggled to maintain a calm expression.
First a back scrub to nurture their feelings.
Then they could develop further later on.
"I'll go in and shower first," Rez said, turning around and humming a little tune as he entered the bathroom.
His steps were light, and his tail swished back and forth behind him.
The bathroom in Bulma's house was massive.
Even though this was a guest room, the bathroom was at least twenty square meters.
The floor was laid with cream-colored tiles, and the walls were embedded with light blue mosaics. The soft light poured down, making the entire space bright and cozy.
What did that mean in perspective?
This bathroom was at least as large as a bedroom in an ordinary home.
For the shower alone, Bulma's family had installed eighteen showerheads.
The showerheads were densely arranged on the walls and ceiling, their silver-white nozzles gleaming under the lights, providing a full-coverage rinse from all angles.
In addition to the showerheads, there was also hot spring water for soaking.
A large bathtub was recessed into the floor, its edges lined with smooth pebbles, and the water's surface emitted a gentle steam.
As expected of the world's richest family, even a guest's bath was so sophisticated.
Rez stood in the center of the bathroom, looking around with a slight upward curve to his lips.
He reached out to test the water temperature, letting his hand linger in the stream for a moment before nodding in satisfaction.
"Linoshi, come in and soak with me. Taking a bath will definitely be comfortable," Rez called out to Linoshi outside, his voice echoing slightly in the bathroom. "I'll even give you a foot massage while we're at it; they even have essential oils here for foot therapy."
He leaned over to pick up a small bottle from a shelf. The transparent glass bottle contained a pale pink liquid, and the label on it read "Lavender Essential Oil."
He turned it in his hand and unscrewed the cap, letting a faint fragrance waft out.
Upon hearing Rez say he wanted to give her a foot massage, Linoshi's beautiful eyes instantly lit up.
She bit her lower lip, her heart fluttering, and tapped her fingers twice against the doorframe.
After a brief hesitation, Linoshi stepped into the bathroom.
Her footsteps were very light, her soles making almost no sound on the tiles.
Her eyes were downcast, not daring to look around, and the blush on her cheeks refused to fade.
Rez was currently wearing a set of tight-fitting clothes unique to Planet Vegeta. The black bodysuit clung to him, outlining his distinct muscle lines.
He had already found a spot to sit—a wide stone bench at the edge of the bathtub. His legs hung down naturally, and a bottle of essential oil sat by his feet.
Seeing Linoshi enter, Rez pointed to the sofa in front of him.
"Sit here and stretch your feet over," Rez said with a smile, his voice soft and his gaze resting on Linoshi's face.
"Ah? Uh..." Linoshi lowered her head and obediently walked over to sit down. Then, she took off her shoes and slowly extended her feet.
Rez poured some essential oil into his palm. The pale pink liquid spread across his hand, emitting a faint lavender scent.
He applied the oil to Linoshi's feet, starting from the ankles and spreading it slowly and carefully.
Then, he gave her a comprehensive foot massage.
His thumbs pressed along the acupoints of her soles one by one, sometimes gentle, sometimes firm, with a clear rhythm.
Linoshi's face grew even more flushed, the red spreading from her cheeks to the tips of her ears, and even her neck was stained a pale pink.
Her eyes were half-closed, her eyelashes trembling slightly, showing a look of pure enjoyment.
Her hands were braced at her sides, her fingers curling slightly as her body unconsciously relaxed.
An hour later.
Linoshi stretched, raising her arms above her head and leaning her body back, feeling refreshed all over.
Her eyes opened, carrying a hint of a dazed shimmer, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly upward.
"I... how about... I give you a foot massage too?" Linoshi asked softly, her voice tinged with shyness yet also a hint of eagerness.
"That would be embarrassing." Despite saying that, Rez quickly swapped places with Linoshi.
He stood up from the stone bench and took two steps in one to sit on the sofa, stretching his feet out immediately. He moved so fast it was as if he were afraid she would change her mind.
The corner of Linoshi's mouth twitched slightly. Her eyes lingered on Rez's face for a moment before she looked away.
With a blushing face, Linoshi gently placed her hands on Rez's feet, her fingers trembling slightly.
She imitated Rez's technique, pressing her thumbs into the center of his soles. She pressed down cautiously, her touch as light as a feather.
"Rez, hey, are you in here?"
Just as Linoshi began to massage the soles of Rez's feet, a youthful voice suddenly rang out in the air.
The voice wasn't loud, but it clearly penetrated the walls and doors, echoing inside the bathroom.
Rez's face darkened, his good mood instantly vanishing.
Wasn't that Vegeta's voice?
That guy actually managed to find his way here.
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