The Golden-Handed Massage Therapist: Ma Zhiyuan

Ma Zhiyuan was a down-on-his-luck rich kid, born in China’s northwest. With thick brows, bright eyes, a height of six feet, and a handsome face, he had once seemed to have everything going for him. But the coal mine run by his father, Ma Benchang, went bankrupt, and his father was sent to prison for tax evasion. Ma Zhiyuan had only graduated from a mediocre university, and now he had suddenly lost his only source of income.

His girlfriend, Xue Mengjiao, broke up with him. With nowhere else to turn, he headed south to X City, a special economic zone in a coastal region, hoping to find work, but he faced rejection and setback after setback.

Penniless, he was left to sleep on the streets. He scraped by by collecting plastic water bottles and cardboard from trash cans and selling them for a little cash.

One day, he spotted a job posting at the Water Hibiscus Wellness and Therapy Center seeking male massage therapists. He swallowed his pride and applied. The female owner, Xiao Shufen, was in her early forties, with a full figure, fair skin, and an elegant, well-kept appearance. She looked Ma Zhiyuan up and down for a long while, then, with an eye for hidden talent, took him in. She arranged for him to undergo three months of training. On the day of his final exam, Xiao Shufen volunteered to be his practice client.

After Ma Zhiyuan worked his magic, Xiao Shufen was overjoyed…