175 -172- Help you wash

Under the warm yellow light, Zoran prepared a large pot of delicious food. 

Meat, meatballs, vegetables, and a pot of noodles. 

Zoran wasn't worried about not finishing the food; his concern was whether it would be enough for Kai'Sa. 

For Kai'Sa, there was no concept of being full; she would eat as much as there was available, and any excess energy would be absorbed by her skin.

After a few bites, Zoran quickly disappeared from the dining table, leaving behind a remark, "Brat, I might not be back tonight."

Curious, Linwin asked Kai'Sa, "Where did he go?"

Kai'Sa replied while eating, "Uncle Kekka said he planned to have a drink with Uncle Zoran tonight, so Zoran should be out drinking."

"Kekka?" Linwin raised an eyebrow. "You mean the uncle selling alcohol at the street corner?"

"Yes," Kai'Sa nodded, then looked at Linwin and asked, "Don't you know him? He's been living here for many years. He even talked to me about you, saying he watched you grow up."

Linwin, a bit surprised, recalled, "Oh, you mean the old man with a short goatee, one artificial eye, and a silver mechanical leg?"

"Yes," Kai'Sa affirmed, focusing on her food. Linwin became interested; he initially thought Kai'Sa had a small circle of friends, always staying close to him. But now, it seemed she had a broader social circle.

"Do you often chat with Kekka?" Linwin inquired.

"No, only when Zoran asks me to buy groceries or alcohol. I exchange a few words with them," Kai'Sa answered softly. 

Her enjoyment of food made him feel content.

"Alright, let Zoran have some fun outside tonight. I'll call Viktor and Jayce later, see if they can come and help," Linwin decided.

"Tonight? Are you planning something later?" Kai'Sa looked up, curious. She had been taking care of Linwin at night, fetching water or helping him with the wheelchair when needed.

"Powder says I have a smell, and I did notice a bit of an odor," Linwin chuckled. "So, I plan to take a bath tonight. Since Zoran isn't around, I might trouble Viktor or Jayce."

An interesting thing is that Linwin has never seen Viktor take a bath at night.

"Bath?"

Kai'Sa blinked.

"Linwin, what's the feeling when you guys take a bath?"

After coming to Zaun, Kai'Sa had tried soaking in a hot bath. 

However, unlike Powder and Vi, she couldn't express a happy expression from relaxing in a large bathtub. 

She couldn't feel the comfort after washing away dirt and grime because Kai'Sa's skin consumed everything, and she didn't have sweat, except for above her neck. 

Washing her hair was another story—she disliked the sensation of closing her eyes, not due to any hunter instincts but simply the discomfort of water flowing over her face, especially the foamy water used for hair.

One time, the foam water stung her eyes when she opened them.

"Feeling? How should I describe it?" Seeing Kai'Sa propping herself up, Linwin knew she was curious and interested.

"It's hard to explain. The feeling of taking a hot bath is probably like eating a warm bowl of rice and then sipping a bottle of cold milk with a satisfied stomach."

The most blissful thing for Kai'Sa was undoubtedly eating. Therefore, using eating to describe it, Linwin thought Kai'Sa might understand his feelings.

Indeed, after Linwin finished speaking, Kai'Sa's face showed an envious expression. "No wonder Powder and Vi are so happy."

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"Wait, are you saying you've bathed with them?"

"Yeah, and also with Seraphine, Zeri, and Lux."

"Wait a minute, I remember Zaun doesn't have public bathhouses, right?" Linwin rubbed his nose.

Zaun definitely doesn't have bathtub that is big enough for six girls to squeeze into.

Especially with Vi, Caitlyn, and Kai'Sa, three women with excellent figures.

"I went to Caitlyn's house. It was for a rehearsal after the Twin City concert. One time after the rehearsal, Vi took us there," Kai'Sa explained, then added, "Caitlyn's house is really huge. Linwin, the bathing area at Caitlyn's place is even larger than our living room."

Kai'Sa looked at Linwin curiously, "Why is our place so small? You clearly have a lot of money, and they all say that."

"Kai'Sa, luxury and indulgence are not always desirable," Linwin said confidently, although, in reality, he hadn't returned home before. How could he build a home? 

Also, Zaun didn't have the land for a mansion like Caitlyn's.

Zaun was scarce on land and poor, and Linwin was used to living in such places. He used to live in a more crowded and harsh environment with Old Zoran. His room had a broken wooden bed.

"Anyway, taking a bath is a very happy thing," Kai'Sa nodded emphatically. As a sand dweller, taking a bath was a luxury for Kai'Sa, and luxury was sometimes associated with happiness.

"But I can't enjoy it anymore," Linwin said absentmindedly. The next moment, he picked up a large piece of meat and put it in Kai'Sa's bowl.

This action took Linwin more than thirty seconds, and if Kai'Sa hadn't picked up the bowl, it would have taken even longer.

Linwin smiled and said to Kai'Sa, "Then eat more."

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"Okay!"

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As the clock struck ten in the evening, Linwin sat alone in the bathroom. Completely naked, he sat on a small stool, preparing to take a warm shower.

Washing hair and back was out of the question.

Zoran hadn't returned home until now, and it seemed he didn't plan to come back tonight. Viktor didn't answer the phone, and as for Jayce... he probably had no time.

When Linwin dialed Jayce's number, he heard Mel's voice. So... haha. Let's not disturb Jayce.

Linwin twisted the hot water tap vigorously.

March in Zaun wasn't exactly cold, but it had nothing to do with being hot. Besides, hot water was always more comfortable than cold water. 

However, just as Linwin wet his hair with water and was hesitating whether to squeeze out some shampoo to wash his hair, the door suddenly knocked.

"Who is it?"

Linwin asked instinctively.

"It's me."

The voice outside the door was a woman's, sounding somewhat aloof.

"Kai'Sa? Do you need to use the bathroom right now?" Linwin hesitated, recalling that Kai'Sa didn't need to use the restroom.

"I'm here to help you wash your hair and back," Kai'Sa quickly said.

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"???"

"??!!"

Linwin opened his mouth, looking at the figure outside the door and loudly exclaimed, "Wait, wait, Kai'Sa, do you know what you're saying right now?"

"I certainly do," Kai'Sa took a deep breath and continued, "Hurry up and open the door. I said I would take care of you."

"No, no, you don't need to bother. Kai'Sa, do you realize what you're saying? You want to help me take a bath?"

Linwin stared at the door, and outside, Kai'Sa's shadow remained, but she didn't speak anymore.

Just as Linwin thought Kai'Sa was about to leave and he sighed in relief, a sound came from outside the door.

"Click!"

It was Kai'Sa.

Then, Linwin saw a shadow of a hand reaching for the doorknob.

Linwin was initially stunned, then panicked!

What does she want to do? Break in?!

Turning his body to look at the door, Linwin quickly turned his body to face away from the door.

"Bang!"

The doorknob was disassembled by Kai'Sa.

With a blue towel in hand, Kai'Sa walked in.

The hot steam from the bathroom escaped outside.

Linwin noticed a blush on the her face, but he couldn't tell if it was from the steam or embarrassment.

Linwin's mind was buzzing now.

His mind was like a big lump of paste.

For the first time in two lifetimes, Linwin exposed himself in front of a woman! And it was in front of Kai'Sa!

"Quick, sit down."

The towel was thrown towards Linwin, accurately landing on his thigh. He quickly reached out to cover certain parts of himself.

This action made Kai'Sa cough as she turned her head.

Of course, she knew what that was.

Her knowledge had caught up in the past six months.

Now, Linwin was nervous.

And how could Kai'Sa not be nervous?

She had done a lot of work on herself and mustered the courage to come here. She even consoled herself with the idea that if it were Powder, she would definitely sneak in when Linwin wasn't paying attention or knock on the window and run in.

So, Kai'Sa couldn't be afraid or shy.

Kai'Sa, you can do it!

Yes, you can!

It's just helping someone take a bath, and it's Linwin.

Nothing special.

In this world, Kai'Sa had no one she cared about before, but now there were quite a few.

She was originally a kind person, though not good at communicating and voluntarily cut herself off from the human world.

But it didn't mean she didn't like contact with people.

Now, she cared about many people in Zaun.

She cared about many people in Piltover.

But the person she cared about the most was Linwin.

What did Linwin mean to Kai'Sa?

Probably the one who allowed Kai'Sa to enjoy the meaning of being a human.

He brought her out of Shurima.

He gave the girl who used to dig and search for food in the desert a life like a human.

So, the current situation wasn't really surprising.

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Two minutes later.

Steam wafted out.

Inside the bathroom, there was a conversation.

"Is this okay?"

"Yeah."

"Are my hands too rough? Do you want me to shed the skin on my hands?"

"No, no, this feels comfortable. I like this scrubbing sensation."

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"Linwin, how do I wash your hair? Like this?"

"Yes, the way you're doing now is good. Thank you."

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"Then, the front—"

Linwin quickly interrupted what Kai'Sa was about to say next.

Almost roaring, he said:

"I can take care of the front part myself!!!!!!!"