Chapter 154: Chapter 131: THE SPECIAL APPOINTMENT

Jun Hao stood in front of the tall wooden cabinet, having just taken out the cleanest and largest set of uniform available. He turned around, ready to head straight toward his private room to change his clothes—swapping the neat casual outfit he was wearing now for the official therapist uniform he used for work. He walked calmly down the hallway, his mind already thinking about getting changed quickly and then starting his usual duties for the day.

But just as he was about to reach his room and while he was still within earshot of the reception desk, Guo Ying’s telephone suddenly rang loudly, cutting through the quiet atmosphere of the center.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

Jun Hao instinctively slowed his steps and turned his head slightly to look back. He saw Guo Ying quickly pick up the receiver, her usual bright and welcoming expression on her face as she answered the call.

"Hello! This is Bailong Reflexology Center. How may I help you today?" she spoke professionally and cheerfully.

However, within just a few seconds, her expression began to change. The bright smile faded, replaced first by surprise, then by deep concern and worry. Jun Hao stopped walking completely, standing still and watching from a short distance away. He could clearly see Guo Ying nodding her head repeatedly, her eyebrows knitting together as she listened carefully to the voice coming from the other end of the line.

"I see... I understand completely..." Guo Ying said softly, her tone filled with sympathy. "Yes, of course... family always comes first, I would never blame you for that... but... oh no... this is really quite a difficult situation right now..."

She paused for a moment, letting out a soft sigh while rubbing her forehead with her free hand, looking truly troubled.

"So, your mother’s condition suddenly got worse this morning, and you have to rush her immediately to the hospital and stay by her side... I understand, Zhang Wei, truly I do. You don’t need to worry about your job or anything here, just focus on your mother’s health. But... do you remember the appointment you had scheduled for right about now? The out-call service to the private residence in Yunxiu District? That customer has been waiting for this booking for days, and the agreement was confirmed yesterday already. It was specifically requested to be handled by you..."

Jun Hao stood quietly, listening to every word clearly now. He realized it was one of his fellow male therapists, Zhang Wei, calling in with bad news.

Guo Ying continued speaking into the phone, her voice becoming slightly more stressed as she explained the situation from her side.

"You are right, we can’t do anything about it now, and I won’t force you to come. But you have to understand, Zhang Wei... right now, the situation here is very tight. Every single other male therapist we have is currently fully occupied. They are all inside their rooms, busy serving customers who arrived earlier. Their hands are all full, and none of them can leave their sessions or step out to go anywhere else. We literally have no free manpower left at this moment..."

There was a short silence as she listened again.

"Yes, I know... I know it’s not your fault. Don’t worry, I will try my absolute best to figure something out here. You just go and take care of your mother. Thank you for calling to inform us first. Alright, goodbye."

She slowly put the telephone receiver back down onto the desk, letting out a long, heavy breath. She looked around the reception area, her eyes scanning the schedule book frantically, checking every single name and time slot again and again, hoping to find even one person available. But every name she saw had a note next to it: Busy, In Session, Occupied.

She bit her lip, clearly panicking slightly. Yunxiu District was known as one of the most prestigious and exclusive areas in the whole city, located among rolling hills and lush greenery. It was a place where only the wealthiest, most influential, and most powerful people lived in their grand, luxurious private residences. And the client living there today was not just rich—she was a genuine billionaire, someone with immense power and connections. Sending the wrong person or canceling now would be a disaster.

Suddenly, her eyes landed on Jun Hao, who was still standing there waiting, holding his work uniform. Her face instantly lit up as if a bright light had appeared in the middle of darkness. She immediately ran quickly toward him, her high heels clicking rapidly on the floor as she called out loudly but politely.

"Jun Hao! Wait a minute! Jun Hao! Hold on, please! Don’t go in yet! There is something very important I need to talk to you about, right now!"

Jun Hao turned his body fully around to face her, a look of genuine confusion written all over his handsome face. He saw how worried and desperate she looked, and he tilted his head slightly.

"What is it? What’s the matter, Guo Ying? You look like you have a very big problem just now. How do I explain this...? What happened?"

Guo Ying finally reached him, stopping right in front of him. She took a quick breath to steady herself before explaining everything clearly and carefully, making sure he understood the whole picture.

"Jun Hao... that call just now... it was from Zhang Wei. He... he cannot come to work today at all. There is a serious family emergency. His mother is very sick, and her condition got much worse suddenly this morning. He has no choice but to take her straight to the hospital and stay with her. He absolutely cannot fulfill his duty today."

Jun Hao nodded slowly, listening attentively. "Oh... I heard a little bit of that. That’s really unfortunate. I hope his mother gets better soon. But... what does that have to do with us? Why do you look so stressed?"

"It has everything to do with us, Jun Hao! Listen carefully," Guo Ying replied quickly, lowering her voice slightly to emphasize the importance. "Zhang Wei had a very special and important appointment scheduled for today. It is an out-call service—meaning we have to send a therapist directly to the customer’s private residence. The location is in Yunxiu District, up in the high-end hillside area. You know that place, right? It’s full of huge, magnificent mansions and private villas, the most exclusive neighborhood in the city."

She paused for a moment, choosing her words carefully before revealing the crucial details.

"And here is the most important part... this customer is a woman. She is the only daughter of her father... and her father happens to be a very close, lifelong best friend of Ao Jin’s father! Yes! You heard me right. Ao Jin, our boss and the owner of Bailong Reflexology Center... his father and this lady’s father are like brothers. They are best friends from way back. And because of that connection, this lady is practically like family to Boss Ao Jin. She is extremely wealthy, a true billionaire, Jun Hao... one of the richest and most influential women in the whole region."

Guo Ying looked around nervously toward the treatment rooms, then continued explaining the difficulty they were facing.

"To be honest... when the other therapists heard the exact address and realized exactly who this client was, almost all of them became terrified and refused to go. They are all scared stiff! They said that dealing with a billionaire is way too high-pressure. They are afraid they might accidentally say the wrong thing, make a small mistake, or somehow offend her, and they believe the consequences of angering someone that powerful would be absolutely fatal for them and their careers. None of them dared to take the risk. That is why Zhang Wei was assigned before, and now even he can’t come." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

She took a step closer, looking at Jun Hao with deep sincerity and hope in her eyes, remembering his own strict rule.

"But... Jun Hao... I think you are the perfect person for this, and actually, you are the only one suitable for this job right now. First of all... you have always told us clearly that you only handle female clients, right? You never take male patients. Well, this customer is a woman, so that fits your rule perfectly. Secondly... think about your position here. You are Ao Jin’s best friend, practically like a brother to him yourself. You are treated as the Second Boss here. And since Ao Jin’s father and this lady’s father are best friends, technically you are also part of that close circle. You know how to carry yourself properly, you have class, and you won’t be nervous or afraid like the others. Because of your relationship, even if something small happens, it won’t be seen as an offense or a problem. It’s different with you. That is why I think you are the only one who can go there safely and handle this perfectly."

She clasped her hands together in front of her chest, her expression pleading.

"So... right at this moment, you are the only free person here, Jun Hao. You are the only one who hasn’t started a session yet, the only one who prefers female clients, and the only one with the right status and connection to go there. That is why... I was wondering... could you? Would you be willing to replace Zhang Wei? Can you take his place and go to that private residence in Yunxiu District to provide the service instead? You are the only one who can save us from this huge trouble, please...?"

Jun Hao stood there for a moment, processing everything she had just explained. He understood the gravity of the situation perfectly. He remembered clearly what his best friend Ao Jin had told him—that he was considered the Second Boss here, that he had full authority, and that he was trusted completely to handle anything. Plus, knowing that this was a female client aligned perfectly with his own preference and rule of only treating women.

He looked at Guo Ying’s worried face, then smiled calmly and confidently, nodding his head slowly.

"Hmm... alright then. I understand the situation completely now. Don’t worry, I get it perfectly. You’re saying we don’t have enough hands on deck right now, everyone else is busy or scared, she is a woman which fits my preference, and I’m the only one free and suitable to go. Right?"

Guo Ying nodded vigorously, looking incredibly relieved that he understood so quickly. "Exactly! Exactly that! You got it exactly right, Jun Hao! So... will you do it? Please?"

Jun Hao chuckled softly, crossing his arms over his chest with a relaxed and assured posture.

"Of course I will. Let me handle it. I’ll take care of everything. Consider the problem solved."

"Really? Oh really? Thank you! Thank you so much, Jun Hao! You are truly our savior today!" Guo Ying beamed with joy, looking ready to jump for happiness. "Okay then... just wait a moment, I will immediately send the exact address, the lady’s name, and all the details straight to your phone number right now. But... you need to change your clothes first, and you must bring all the necessary equipment."

Jun Hao scratched his head slightly, looking a bit sheepish. "To be honest... I actually have no idea what kind of equipment or tools I’m supposed to bring along. This is technically my very first time handling this kind of out-call service request, you know? I’ve never done this before, so I don’t know what the standard kit includes."

"Ah, don’t worry about that at all! That part is already completely handled!" Guo Ying replied quickly, turning back toward the reception desk and pointing under the counter. "Everything was already prepared beforehand by Zhang Wei earlier this morning before he had to leave. There is a special suitcase, a kind of professional travel kit made specifically for these house calls. Everything you could possibly need is already packed neatly inside it. Massage oils, lotions, clean towels, extra supplies, small tools... all kinds of things, it’s all complete and ready to go. You don’t need to add or remove anything, just take it and go."

"Oh really? Where is it? Let me see that suitcase first to make sure," Jun Hao said curiously, walking back towards the desk with her.

Guo Ying immediately bent down and pulled out a sturdy, high-quality, professional-looking suitcase from under the desk. She unclipped the locks and opened it wide to show him the contents clearly. Jun Hao leaned in to take a good look. Just as she said, everything was neatly arranged and organized inside. Bottles of high-quality scented oil, jars of lotion, stacks of fresh folded towels, and various small accessories were all there.

"Wow... okay, I see," Jun Hao said, closing the lid again and testing the weight and the handle. "Everything really is complete in here, isn’t it? Perfect."

"Exactly! Just carry that, bring your phone, and you are fully ready," Guo Ying confirmed with a bright smile.

"Alright then... how about this... you leave this suitcase right here on the reception desk, okay? Just put it right there on the table where I can see it clearly and won’t miss it. I’m going to go into my room right now to change my clothes into this uniform. After I’m done changing and ready, I’ll come back out here again immediately to pick it up and go straight there," Jun Hao instructed her clearly.

"Got it! No problem at all! I’ll leave it right here waiting for you, and I’ll send the address and details to your phone right this second," Guo Ying answered, looking much more relaxed and happy now that the problem was solved.

Jun Hao gave her a thumbs up and finally turned around again, walking confidently toward his private room while holding his work uniform.

As he walked down the corridor, his mind cleared of all the work details for a brief second, and he remembered clearly the details of the two women he knew very well. Yinghua, for example, was actually already 32 years old. However, because she maintained her health extremely well and underwent very thorough, regular beauty treatments every single day, her skin remained smooth, tight, and glowing, making her look exactly like a young woman of only 25 years old. Similarly, Wan Yu was 33 years old, but just like Yinghua, she took perfect care of her body and appearance, preserving her youthfulness and elegance so well that she also looked no older than 25 years old, defying her actual age completely.

Women at that age, mature yet looking forever young, experienced yet fresh and beautiful... they were truly the most captivating kind. And now, he was about to meet another powerful woman from the same high society circle.

With those pleasant and satisfying thoughts lingering in his mind, and now completely focused on his new special task, Jun Hao pushed open the door to his private room, ready to change his clothes and prepare himself to go serve this mysterious, wealthy lady living high up in the exclusive private residence of Yunxiu District.