[165] The Widow Helped Bai Yan Wash His Body, Caught by Ji Shen

Bai Yan was delighted but dared not show his joy too openly.

He lowered his head and said, "That wouldn’t be good, Sister Wen. It’s fine, I’ll just take a shower myself!"

Wen Shuang replied, "Your wound hasn’t healed yet. If you wash yourself, the wound might get wet and infected. It’s better if I help you wipe down."

After saying that, she went inside to fetch a towel, dampened it with hot water, and came back.

Bai Yan raised his hands and quickly took off his clothes.

Since it was winter, the heating in the ward was turned up high.

A faint sheen of sweat appeared at the tip of the young man’s nose.

"Sister Wen, I really appreciate your trouble."

Wen Shuang raised her eyes and saw Bai Yan’s nearly perfect physique before her.

He looked slender, but once he took off his clothes, it was clear he was quite muscular.

Broad muscles, well-defined abs, and a youthful, tender face — the contrast was striking.

She quickly looked away.

She began wiping him from his neck down.

From Bai Yan’s angle, Wen Shuang’s ear tips were faintly flushed.

"Sister Wen, are you embarrassed?"

Wen Shuang tried not to look away, "A little."

Who wouldn’t be stirred by such a beautiful body?

Touching each muscle, Wen Shuang felt her heart flutter.

She knew it was because she hadn’t seen a man’s body in a long time.

As the towel reached Bai Yan’s chest, he tilted his head back and unconsciously leaned closer. "Sister Wen, my back itches a bit."

"Okay, I’ll wipe it for you."

Her hair fell forward as she carefully avoided the wound on his front.

At that moment, Ji Shen pushed open the door, his pupils contracting sharply.

From his perspective, the scene was very intimate—Bai Yan bare-chested, Wen Shuang close behind him.

"What are you two doing?"

"Officer Ji!" Bai Yan was startled, then shyly lowered his head, "I feel sticky and uncomfortable. Sister Wen’s helping me clean up."

Wen Shuang suddenly lifted her head.

Seeing Ji Shen, she wore a stern expression.

She hadn’t forgotten how the man had promised to take her home last time but instead brought her up the mountain.

"Please knock before coming in next time!"

Ji Shen frowned deeply.

Holding some documents, he strode in. "Bai Yan, your case is almost wrapped up, but there are a few details to confirm, and you need to sign these papers."

He handed over a pen.

Bai Yan glanced over and began signing.

Wen Shuang washed the hot towel again and continued wiping.

Ji Shen couldn’t bear to see Wen Shuang helping another man wash his body right in front of him.

But to avoid upsetting her, he softened his tone, "Bai Yan, if you’re uncomfortable anywhere, I can help."

Bai Yan was taken aback.

"I don’t need your help, Officer Ji!"

"It’s no trouble at all," Ji Shen said to Wen Shuang. "Give me the towel. After all, he’s a man. There are some private spots you can’t reach well, and it’s uncomfortable for him. I’m a man too, so I’m not shy about it."

Bai Yan was speechless.

Ji Shen raised an eyebrow and shot him a cold glance.

Earlier, as he entered, he caught the way Wen Shuang looked at Bai Yan’s body.

To Ji Shen, her gaze was that of a lustful woman.

He was furious.

His physique was far better than Bai Yan’s—why didn’t Wen Shuang look at him?

Wen Shuang hesitated, and Ji Shen added, "Don’t worry, I’m careful. I won’t hurt him."

Bai Yan shook his head slightly, "No… I don’t need Officer Ji to help me."

"If Sister Wen can help you, why can’t I? We’re all men. What’s there to be shy about?"

After a few visits, Ji Shen realized Bai Yan was a bit of a player. If Bai Yan couldn’t say it outright, he’d make him lose face quietly.

Taking the towel, Ji Shen began helping Bai Yan with a cool tone: "Is it uncomfortable up top or down below? Tell me, brother will help."

Bai Yan couldn’t stand it.

He’d never let another man touch his body since he was a child. This was far too intrusive.

He scrambled off the bed. "I’m fine, I don’t need your help! I’ll do it myself!"

Without waiting for Wen Shuang’s reaction, he hurried into the bathroom.

The door slammed shut.

Ji Shen laughed aloud, dropping the towel into the basin and shrugging his hands. "See? He went in on his own. That’s not on me. And he doesn’t look feeble—his spirit’s great!"

Wen Shuang was speechless.

She realized Ji Shen had become quite shameless.

Had all his prior righteousness and aloofness been eaten by dogs?

Hearing the water running inside, Ji Shen raised his eyes. "Wen Shuang, if you’re craving a man’s body, why not take a look at mine? Free to enjoy."

"Pervert! Who wants to see you?"

Ji Shen chuckled lowly. "Why be shy? You’ve seen me plenty of times."

Wen Shuang was stunned.

Ji Shen shamelessly continued, "Not only have you seen me, we’ve done more intimate things too. So, Sister Wen, why the embarrassment?"

Wen Shuang stomped her foot. "Ji Shen, get out!"

Ji Shen leisurely sat on the sofa.

Crossing his legs, he lounged lazily and defiantly. "The case isn’t totally finished yet. I’m not leaving."

"You already had Bai Yan sign just now. What else is there?"

Wen Shuang’s face flushed red at his words.

"We’re police. When handling cases, it’s not just about procedural stuff. Signing and leaving isn’t enough. We need to care for the physical and psychological well-being of the people," Ji Shen said earnestly.

"If you stay here, he’ll be uncomfortable seeing you."

Ji Shen smiled slowly. "But I’m comfortable seeing you."

Wen Shuang turned away, gritting her teeth and muttering, "You’re shameless."

Ji Shen stared at her, noticing her ears were still flushed.

Bai Yan quickly finished his shower, hair dripping wet.

Wen Shuang stepped forward to grab a dry towel, but Ji Shen was faster and handed it to Bai Yan with a deliberately gentle voice, "Mr. Bai, if you’re uncomfortable, let me help."

Bai Yan’s skin prickled in goosebumps.

"I can do it myself!"

From then on, whenever Bai Yan wanted to eat or drink something, as soon as he glanced at Wen Shuang, Ji Shen would immediately stand up. "Hungry? I’ll order food for you. If your wound makes it hard to eat, I can feed you too. Don’t worry, I’m here all day. Just tell me if you need anything."

Bai Yan turned his face away. "No, Officer Ji, I can manage myself."

Ji Shen then looked at Wen Shuang. "See? He can do things on his own. You can take it easier too. Don’t have to do everything yourself—it’s exhausting."

Wen Shuang nodded, understanding.

Bai Yan was inwardly screaming. He really wanted to punch this Ji fellow.

Ji Shen had spent the whole day there, pushing Bai Yan to learn all the skills he couldn’t show in front of Wen Shuang, so she’d know what was real and what was fake.

He was blazing a trail so others would have none to follow.

Finally, Wen Shuang stood up, and Ji Shen followed.

"Alright, you rest well. I’ll take Wen Shuang home."

Bai Yan looked helpless like a little puppy, "Sister Wen…"

Today was supposed to be Wen Shuang’s day off. He had hoped to spend the whole day with her, to build their bond. But this intruder had ruined everything.

Wen Shuang said, "You rest well. I’ll come see you another day."

Now it was another day, not tomorrow.

Ji Shen smiled warmly. "Yes, rest well."