Chapter 479: Striving

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Hearing the noise, Lin Xi turned her head and saw Li Qiang staggering out of the bedroom.

"How did you sleep?" Lin Xi asked with a slight smile.

Li Qiang rubbed his sore brow and sat beside Lin Xi, his voice heavy with fatigue, "Pretty well, don't know why, but I passed out."

Lin Xi put down her mouse and then turned on the light; the incandescent bulb instantly brightened the room, causing Li Qiang to rub his eyes uncomfortably.

Then a pair of soft hands were placed on his shoulders, kneading gently, "Maybe you're just worn out, lately with Mr. Kang's treatment and worrying about other stuff. Perhaps you could cut yourself some slack, working your tail off like that."

Li Qiang ran his hand over the delicate, boneless little hands on his shoulder; the smooth, jade-like skin felt almost magical, and he couldn't get enough of it.