### Chapter 16: Revisiting Foot Bath City Again
When Lin Tian heard these words, he was stunned.
Visit the doctor? What kind of illness requires a year off school to get treated overseas?
A terrifying thought flickered in Lin Tian’s mind.
Gan Yan Yu, this 18-year-old girl…
It seemed she didn’t have much time left.
If that were the case, a lot of things would make sense.
Why, despite not having fulfilled Grandpa Gan’s last wish, did she want to leave the world so soon?
Why, in her words, did it sometimes feel like she couldn’t continue playing her music much longer?
And why, when they first met, did she go out of her way to avoid being a bother, even leaning towards him?
These seemed like plausible explanations if it were true that she had a terminal illness.
If it was just because of some great tragedy leading her to want to end her life, leaving no time for grandpa’s wishes?
At least Lin Tian didn’t think Gan Yan Yu was that kind of person.
He believed there was more to her than just her looks. From the starry-eyed enthusiasm she showed towards music, he refused to believe otherwise.
“Hey, Lin Tian, can you hear me?!”
“Hello??”
On the other line, Xu Yong’s voice kept calling out.
“Yeah, I’m listening.”
“You know, when you brought her here today, I got a weird vibe… Lin Tian, don’t take this the wrong way, but as a bro, there’s something off about her.”
Xu Yong suddenly turned serious.
“What?”
“This girl is trouble, stay away from her. If anything happens, you’re in deep trouble.”
“I understand.”
Lin Tian hung up and sighed.
Xu Yong was trying to look out for him.
Of course, he knew what Xu Yong meant.
Once Gan Yan Yu committed s*icide, the cops would find out.
They’d see that she spent most of her time with him, going out to eat, shopping together…
This would surely drag Lin Tian into a big mess. Not to mention, her family might show up too; the gossip in school alone could drown him.
Don’t underestimate the high school rumor mill!
Plus, this was no money-making gig; it was a loss. How do you plan on partnering with someone who doesn’t have long to live? Forget achieving great things together.
All these points, Lin Tian understood well enough.
But now, abandoning her wasn’t an option.
Seeing someone he cared about d*e… He couldn’t handle it.
If only he hadn’t rushed to the roof after drinking that coffee.
The caffeine, man!
He was already involved in this story, and Lin Tian was determined to see it through until the end.
He put down the phone and returned to the dessert shop.
On the table stood a strawberry pudding cup with only a third left.
Gan Yan Yu had her head on the table,
scooping out small pieces with the spoon, savoring each bite.
She looked like a child.
Lin Tian remembered doing the same as a kid.
Not because he was poor or couldn’t afford it, but because it felt nice to savor the last bit slowly.
As he grew up, he realized that sometimes this behavior made him look silly.
He envied how carefree Gan Yan Yu lived.
“Yan Yu.”
Startled, Gan Yan Yu looked up quickly.
“What,” she pondered.
“Come on, let’s wash our feet!”
He announced energetically.
Forget the producer stuff, forget the system tasks—
In this final stretch, Lin Tian wanted Gan Yan Yu to have the most joyous moments possible.
There’s a reason you’re here.
At the golden impression, an elegant foot bath parlor in the city center—
Yesterday, Lin Tian had visited this same place.
“Welcome!” came the call as two attractive attendants greeted them at the entrance.
The two high school students walked into the hall, drawing attention right away.
High school kids coming here to wash their feet?
What modern world are we living in!
The cashier stared at Lin Tian.
Last night, he had been a customer, and his handsome appearance left an impression which helped her recognize him instantly.
Seeing the girl by his side made her even more surprised.
She was satisfied with her foot wash yesterday.
Was this Lin Tian’s girlfriend, making a return visit?
Never seen such a thing in all her years in the business.
Not to mention, the girl looked refined, like a fine lady.
What happened to high school modesty?!
“Hi!”
Lin Tian placed a discount coupon worth 399 yuan before the counter.
“Can this be used?”
“Yes, but only for packages over 600 yuan.”
“So, 600 and above…”
Glancing at Gan Yan Yu, Lin Tian paused, then said,
“Okay, give us that package then!”
Ten minutes later.
When Number Seven female technician entered wearing the high school uniform and saw Lin Tian with a girl,
her face turned green.
“I can’t do this job!” she exclaimed.
Before she could turn around, Lin Tian stopped her.
“Don’t worry, I don’t want it either. It’s for my friend.”
He smiled, pointing to Gan Yan Yu.
The female technician’s face turned red in frustration.
Thinking back to yesterday, she felt angry and humiliated.
Wearing that student attire, she was shamed by a younger guy.
Unable to sleep properly since then, she sat up at three in the morning.
No, is he crazy or what?
Today, seeing Lin Tian again with this high school student was almost too much to handle.
What was this, a practical?
As if saying, “Your fake student from yesterday? Here’s the real one. Study hard.”
The worst scenario played out.
The 24-year-old disguised as a student is now in charge of washing the real high school student’s feet.
It was too EZ.
Taking in apprentices, manual work.
She had learned to evaluate herself but still felt overwhelmed.
Yesterday, under the manager’s scolding for leaving abruptly, she had to endure today’s shift.
Grudgingly, she turned to Gan Yan Yu and said,
“M’lady, follow me to take a shower,”
“Sure,” she replied softly.
She was still nervous about being in such a place for the first time.
Though the girl had looked unhappy, Lin Tian being around meant nothing bad would happen.
[End of Chapter]
