### 200. Before Leaving
So, they officially became a couple!
It felt like everything had changed, yet somehow, nothing had.
The next day, just like always, they went to the cafeteria for a meal together, attended classes, and during breaks, they occasionally played games or watched anime dramas.
But for some reason, the atmosphere when hanging out with Wen Yang felt more immersive, making one want to cling to him for twenty-four hours straight.
And they really were together for twenty-four hours!
“Why do you two feel even more lovey-dovey than before?” Zhang Shaoqing remarked, watching them whisper softly, exchange giggles, and playfully tease each other… they looked just like a couple madly in love.
Ning Chu’s flirtatious food offerings to Wen Yang seemed to have taken on a more ambiguous vibe.
Today, he had ventured into the cafeteria for a rare meal, and before he could even get a taste, he felt he had already been served a mouthful of dog food.
The problem was, two guys being this close made him feel it was almost meant to be?
“Really?” Wang Jie asked, lifting his head to glance at the couple across from him, “Haven’t they always been like this?”
“He’s just naturally clingy; of course, he thinks everyone is too!” Ning Chu shot a proud look at Zhang Shaoqing.
Zhang Shaoqing rolled his eyes and noticed the empty seats around him, then asked regretfully, “Why didn’t Yan Xinya and Lily join us today?”
Because they didn’t want to be third wheels!
Not everyone lacks social awareness like you!
As usual, Ning Chu only ate until she was about seventy percent full, then pushed the remainder of her meal toward Wen Yang. Feeling a bit awkward, she fiddled with her phone in her left hand while her right hand secretly held onto Wen Yang’s pinky under the table.
She nervously glanced at Zhang Shaoqing and Wang Jie, her cheeks coloring a deeper shade.
There was a thrill in this little secret!
Wait! They were an actual couple! Just temporarily hiding it.
Ning Chu poked Wen Yang’s palm with her fingertips, swirling them around as she snuck glances at his gradually reddening face.
She was internally chuckling, then suddenly froze.
Wait a minute! I’m a MAN! How did I end up here?!
Even if she’s a girl now, she should be the brave, confident type who could take on the world—not stooping to teasing Wen Yang like this out of unfulfilled desires!
She could feel her fractured male heart…
Maybe it was because Wen Yang accepted her former gender, or perhaps it was due to being trampled over too many times; her male heart had given up, no longer reacting.
Well, whatever!
Onward!
“So, what time are you leaving tonight?” Wen Yang casually wrapped his hand around Ning Chu’s right hand, acting all nonchalant.
This made her a bit shy as she anxiously peeked at Zhang Shaoqing, not wanting to be caught: “I have an eight o’clock ticket.”
“Want me to drive you?” The third wheel interjected.
Ning Chu hadn’t answered yet when Wen Yang shook his head first, “No, I just need to step out for a moment. I’ll drop her off.”
“Then why not just drive in my car?” Zhang Shaoqing said, blissfully oblivious to being a third wheel.
Wen Yang seemed suddenly more assertive than usual, still refusing, “No need to trouble you.”
“Aw, I can’t fit in! They clearly don’t consider me a friend~” Zhang Shaoqing dramatically leaned against Wang Jie’s shoulder, sounding very mournful.
But the theatrics didn’t last long; he quickly got up and dragged Wang Jie to the convenience store. “Let’s go buy some drinks.”
Ning Chu hastily pulled her hand from Wen Yang’s grip, terrified of being caught.
“Do you need me to walk you back?” The third wheel had temporarily left, and Wen Yang started eating again while asking.
“Um… better not.”
Though Ning Chu was tempted by the offer, there was nowhere for Wen Yang to stay.
There was no way she could just bring him home!
Her beautiful face and her identity as a succubus needed some time for her mother and older brother to digest before bringing a guy home… she couldn’t even imagine that scenario.
“How do you plan to explain things to your family?” Wen Yang asked.
“No clue, we’ll see as it goes.”
“If anything goes wrong, just call me and I’ll rush over.”
“Okay.”
It would only take three hours to get from school to Ning Chu’s house if everything went smoothly and there wasn’t any traffic.
While she was excited to see her mom and brother again, she was also prepared to potentially be kicked out…
If luck was on her side, her mom would also be a succubus and might know she’d eventually turn into a girl. If luck wasn’t on her side, her mother’s traditional mindset might find it hard to accept.
Just a few hours left before heading home…
Ning Chu’s emotions were a mess—desperately wanting to fly back and see her family, yet anxiously worrying about her gender situation.
Her brain was flooded with wild possibilities about returning home, making her feel restless.
“It’s going to be okay, I’m here with you.”
“Don’t overthink it; there’s always a way to navigate through it.”
Fortunately, her newly minted boyfriend, Wen Yang, was doing his best to soothe her emotions.
She lightly nodded her head, but as she did, she saw Zhang Shaoqing returning with drinks.
“Here you go, I got you some milk tea.” Zhang Shaoqing tossed a bottle of warm Assam milk tea into her arms. “Don’t forget to reimburse me.”
Ning Chu immediately shook off her anxious thoughts. She took a sip of the milk tea, then stood up. “I’ll head back to pack my things; you guys take your time eating.”
The longer they ate, the better!
“Here’s the key.” Wen Yang pulled out the dormitory key from his pocket and handed it to her.
“Thanks!”
Ning Chu hurriedly dashed out of the cafeteria.
Her roommates were all still there; it would definitely take them around ten more minutes to finish.
This was the perfect opportunity for some alone time!
She needed to quickly release all that pent-up excitement! Otherwise, being at home and facing punishment without being able to control herself was just too terrifying!
Seeing her rush off, Wen Yang caught on to something.
Could it be that the succubus’s random emotional urges were kicking in again?
Fearing something might go wrong for Ning Chu, he set down his chopsticks and said, “I’m full too. I’ll head back now.”
“What’s with you guys?” Zhang Shaoqing mumbled. “You’re both racing out faster than a sprinter.”
Ning Chu dashed back to her dorm, time was tight; she didn’t have the luxury of contemplating. She grabbed a fresh set of clothes and dove into the bathroom.
Even if her roommates returned early, she could always hide behind taking a shower.
She leaned against the tiled wall, her legs tightly pressed together, eyes closed as she tried to conjure some explicit thoughts.
Uh… unconsciously, she found herself considering feminine scenarios.
And naturally, she envisioned Wen Yang as the focus of her fantasies, even imagining all sorts of situations.
Realizing this twisted thought, Ning Chu’s heart ached.
She was settling deeper and deeper…
But it worked well, and her body quickly grew warmer.
Then the bathroom door swung open, and Wen Yang saw her leaning against the wall, flushed. He sighed with relief, “Oh, there you are! I was wondering where you ran off to.”
“…”
As if splashed with cold water, Ning Chu snapped back to her senses.
She forgot to lock the door!
Fantasy is one thing, but if she truly wound up pinned down like that, there was no way she could handle it.
That’s the limit for a “man”!
If she had to get physical, it better be her on top… No, nobody said relationships had to be a freebie, right?
