After just one short day, when Jiang Ling reopened the Burke Star Therapist Forum, an overwhelming amount of messages flooded his account. His impulsive response had unexpectedly risen to popularity, becoming a highly-rated answer. While it didn’t quite surpass the top responses, it was gaining attention. His account had even received several private messages and comments.
[Wait, do dogs really have spiritual issues? I never noticed before.]
[Hey, now we even have pet therapists. Though most of their techniques… well, let’s say they have room for improvement. It’s still a relatively new field, after all.]
[I’m a therapist too, and it seems like the answer provided by the OP is a bit unconventional. Is it really effective? How did it get to the top?]
[I’m curious about that too. From what I gather, the OP doesn’t seem to be a professional…]
Among the comments were both skeptics and curious onlookers.
Approaching it with diligence, Jiang Ling replied to the top-rated skeptical comment.
[The OP is indeed not a professional, just an amateur enthusiast. It’s just that I happened to encounter a similar situation and resolved it, so the questioner can consider trying it, though it may not necessarily be effective. Moreover, the methods mentioned in the response are all simple techniques from books, and they won’t have any adverse effects on dogs.]
After clearing up the doubts, Jiang Ling closed the forum without much ado.
He had a stack of therapist books in his Star Network bookmarks, and these relatively basic materials could all be found easily on Star Network. Of course, there were more authoritative materials within prestigious institutions and which weren’t widely available beyond students.
He had used a folk remedy from a book written by a non-mainstream therapist. This book had very low exposure. However, it also had a low risk factor, which is why Jiang Ling dared to use it on Nao Nao without knowing its consequences.
But, unknown to him, his response was about to go viral again.
The issue of pets facing spiritual issues had only recently come to light because the trend of keeping pets among interstellar people had started just over a decade ago. So, while the questioner’s situation was not common, it wasn’t unheard of either.
After many people read the responses to this question, they realized that their own pets seemed to be facing similar issues. As a result, some of them followed Jiang Ling’s response and sought out specialized therapists for treatment.
The results were surprisingly positive!
Although the improvements were not as dramatic as Jiang Ling’s answer, where the symptoms were almost completely resolved within a day, after one treatment, there was a noticeable improvement.
As a result of their efforts, the popularity of the post exploded. This little-known account’s response actually surpassed the top answer, becoming the highest-rated one.
The previous top answer was from a student at the top academy on Burke Star, who was an officially certified therapist and a doctoral candidate. Their profile featured numerous high-rated answers and various prestigious certifications, making him a rising star in the field.
Jiang Ling was completely oblivious to all of this. He found his current state rather weird, especially since he had stopped disliking Chu Wenyu.
The villain label no longer influenced his perception of this person, despite his notorious temper and overall unlikeable attitude, which often gave him a headache.
However, at the same time, the villain hadn’t actually harmed him. In fact, many times, Chu Wenyu seemed incredibly fragile. He couldn’t take care of himself, had no one to trust, and perhaps, without the identity of being a ‘villain’, his existence would seem meaningless.
Even as the only point in the whole story where his combat power ranked second, it seemed like his only purpose was to add glory to the protagonist.
Jiang Ling couldn’t quite put a name to this feeling. The fact that they were both Alphas, or rather, both men, didn’t leave much room for imagination. He simply wasn’t willing to see Chu Wenyu meet the same fate as in the book.
His life deserved a bit of sweetness.
“Gulu, gulu…”
Jiang Ling rolled up his sleeves, revealing his slim arms. The original owner’s physique had a slight contrast with his face. Perhaps it was due to the lack of spiritual strength, but the original owner maintained a habit of exercise, which made him look thin in clothes but not so much when undressed.
He filled the bathtub with water and tested it with his hand. The temperature was just right, warming the scalp and relaxing it.
Jiang Ling got up and pushed Chu Wenyu towards the bathroom.
Actually, at this point, the villain would usually refuse his help and appear quite irritated, even coldly telling him to leave.
Jiang Ling understood that Chu Wenyu didn’t want anyone to see his legs, and he didn’t want to touch someone else’s wound. Although it didn’t make him dislike the villain, he did feel a bit sorry.
He respected Chu Wenyu’s wishes, and besides, helping him bathe was somewhat ambiguous.
“Your Majesty, I’ve put your clothes on the shelf. If you have any questions, just call for me. I’ll be waiting outside,” Jiang Ling placed Chu Wenyu on the stool next to the bathtub and bent down to remove his shoes.
Jiang Ling could see that his ankles were slender, with strange wrinkles on the skin, not like a typical adult male Alpha. The area above was hidden by his pants’ cuffs.
“Mm.”
Chu Wenyu squinted, observing this young man.
His slightly curly blond hair was neatly groomed, his smooth face devoid of any wrinkles, and his back was straight when he bent over, while his deep eyes appeared full of emotions. His breath was warm when he spoke.
Chu Wenyu subconsciously touched the corner of his own eyes, feeling that his face was too tight. He decided to be colder in the future because when he smiled, it left long, fine lines around his eyes, which made him feel like the distance between them had grown.
“Then I’ll leave for now,” Jiang Ling got up, thought for a moment, and added, “Your Majesty, don’t worry. I’m your captive. I won’t dare to speak out of turn.” With that, he glanced at Chu Wenyu’s legs involuntarily.
He then left, closing the bathroom door before Chu Wenyu could scold him for being meddlesome. His legs were Chu Wenyu’s Achilles’ heel1A weakness or vulnerable point., something no one had ever dared to scrutinize. He loathed its existence, its ugliness, and especially those who made a fuss about it.
Jiang Ling’s frankness left him somewhat bewildered.
Chu Wenyu sat on a chair, struggling to take off his pants until the trouser legs touched the ground.
The air exposed his indescribable secret.
His lower legs, from the knees down, were very thin and wrinkled, as if plump fruit had been squeezed dry, the strangeness of it all knew no bounds.
His legs were completely powerless, with only the slightest sensation, hardly of any use.
Chu Wenyu supported himself up, slowly sliding down by the bathtub, taking a lot of time to adjust to the right position. The water was indeed pleasantly warm, and someone considerate had even added bath additives, causing bubbles to form quickly.
He let out a soft sigh and closed his eyes.
Someone was waiting for him outside the door now, waiting specifically for him, and the temptation of such tenderness was hard to resist in the moment.
Compared to just craving Alpha pheromones initially, he now wanted more. He hoped that Jiang Ling’s feelings would also be positive. If the other person showed reluctance at this moment, he would be very disappointed.
But he dared not guarantee if the other person, after seeing his appearance and his legs, would still treat him with the same openness or would feel nauseated like anyone else.
Chu Wenyu quickly rubbed his body because dressing required a lot of effort and time. He didn’t even want to touch his lower legs, feeling an extreme loathing.
When he tried to climb out of the bathtub, his legs had completely gone numb from being in one position for so long, and they even started to cramp.
Chu Wenyu frowned, unable to control a muffled groan.
His mind, however, was quite clear, and a crazy idea flashed through.
Perhaps he should test the attitude of the person outside the door. See if he would truly be as understanding as he claimed or if it was just a facade, and he would still feel repulsed after knowing the truth.
Even if it was disgust, it was still something he couldn’t escape from.
“Jiang Ling… my legs are cramping,” Chu Wenyu said, and his heart hung in the air, pounding nonstop.
As expected, the other person had been waiting outside all along, and as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately pushed the door open.
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