203. Undress
“It’s okay, I don’t blame you…”
Nestled against her mother’s shoulder, feeling the comforting caress, Ning Chu’s nose tinged with a bit of sadness.
Only she knew how terrifying it was to watch her body gradually transform into a more feminine shape, morphing into a stranger.
That unease and fear accompanied her at every moment.
But she had to muster her spirit, determined to sabotage everything she encountered in the plot, striving to change her circumstances within the book…
Fortunately, at school, Wen Yang’s company and care were a source of comfort. At her birthday party a few days back, she even gained Wen Yang’s acknowledgment.
But the price? Her boyish heart was starting to fade; physically and mentally, she was no longer in a familiar state.
And now, there was one more person who recognized her.
But here comes the kicker: how was she supposed to explain this to her mother…
Transforming into a girl in just a few months? Surgery isn’t that quick, is it?
And let’s not forget the added twist—she had become a succubus.
Ning Chu held back her tears, trying to keep her brain clear. She attempted to rationalize what was happening to her, when suddenly, something fluffy poked her cheek and gently rubbed against it.
Hesitating, she looked down and found a heart-shaped tail…
Her gaze followed the tail to see it emerging from beneath her mother’s skirt.
“!!!”
The very thing she feared most had happened!
Ning Chu looked up in confusion, meeting her mother’s pained gaze.
“Mom… are you… a succubus, too?”
“What do you mean? Did you think I adopted you?”
“…”
No! This will ruin my mother’s image in my heart!
This was the same mother who toiled for half her life raising her and her brother, the one who passed away too soon… And now she’s turned into a thirty-something stunner! And for crying out loud, a succubus!
The momentary emotional reunion with her mother shattered, and Ning Chu suddenly felt like the universe was playing an elaborate trick on her.
But looking at it from the perspective of her mother’s posthumous enjoyment in the story world… it wasn’t all bad, right?
“So… what about my brother? Was he adopted too?”
“What are you talking about?” Her mother’s face darkened, instantly awakening that deep-seated fear within her.
She suddenly felt a chill at her backside—oh no, not the twig punishment again…
“He takes after… that side.”
By “that side,” her mother meant her j*rk of a father who absconded years ago, leaving no trace of himself.
With a sigh, her mother gently patted Ning Chu’s little head, her voice heavy with apology. “I knew this day would come when I did your checkup years ago… I had planned to get you surgery, but the family was poor back then.”
“The doctor said you’d become a girl eventually, even without surgery, once you hit puberty.”
“And here we are, waiting all these years! I thought the doctor was lying back then.”
Ning Chu could only stare in silence, unsure of what to say.
But, really? If surgery could have been done back then, why wait until now?
Identity crises everywhere!
Yet her mother wasn’t exactly a scholar—she only completed elementary school.
Rubbing her forehead, Ning Chu suddenly realized she may not have been much different before her adventure!
“Take off your clothes.”
Her mother stood up and locked the bedroom door.
“Huh?”
“Let Mommy check your development.” Her mother turned back with a smile, “Tomorrow we’ll go to the hospital for a health check.”
“……”
Ning Chu instinctively clutched the hem of her shirt, shaking her head fervently.
“You’ll have to undress for the health check anyway. Why be shy in front of your mother?”
Her lips twitched slightly.
There’s a difference between boys and… girls, right?!
Besides, her subconscious still viewed herself as a man! A twenty-something man wouldn’t undress casually even in front of their mother, right?
That would be even more embarrassing!
“Hurry up,” her mother urged.
It seemed like today was yet another day for her sense of shame to be ruthlessly trampled.
Nervously, Ning Chu unbuckled her jeans and stood up, letting the pants slide down to her ankles.
With a pleading look at her mother, she saw her retrieving a small skirt from the wardrobe.
“I bought this for you when you were ten. I meant it as a birthday gift, but your puberty just never seemed to arrive.”
“……”
“I bought it considering you’d be about 1.5 meters tall, so it might be a bit small.” Her mother glanced back at her, seeing her freeze. “Keep undressing.”
Ning Chu’s face was already bright red. She looked outraged, her fingers trembling as they gripped the hem of her shirt. With a deep breath, she squeezed her eyes shut and whipped her top off.
Her fair skin was exposed to the air, and the little apples on her chest quivered with embarrassment.
Come on! What’s wrong with a guy being half-n*ked?!
At this point, that was the only excuse she could muster to lessen her humiliation.
“Um, for the underwear, you can wear my spare; it hasn’t even been opened yet.”
Her mother produced a brand-new set of lingerie from the wardrobe, and just looking at the black lace trim, Ning Chu felt like the jump in styles was a bit too drastic.
Not to mention…
“You’re too small for this.” Her mother mumbled, “No succubus is this cute.”
“Mom, can I… just not take off my panties?” She instinctively covered her chest with her hands, her skin tinged with embarrassment.
“Not feeling sad, right?”
“……”
Her mother’s eyes twinkled with teasing mirth as she shoved the lingerie and the skirt into Ning Chu’s hands. “Go change in the bathroom.”
“Okay…”
With her head down, Ning Chu hastily dashed into the bathroom.
“Don’t forget to lock the door.”
The bathroom connected to the living room and the master bedroom, sharing space in their small 70-square-meter home.
Hiding in the bathroom, she hesitantly tore open the packaging of the underwear.
Due to sizing issues, she only managed to put on the triangular panties—the snug fit felt so different, enveloping her in a way boy shorts never could.
Glancing down at the black lace edge, she couldn’t shake the feeling it was a bit too mature for her. Given her physique, cute patterned cotton underwear would have suited her better.
And as for wearing a girl’s outfit, this wasn’t her first rodeo; she was getting used to it.
The white sundress should have barely grazed her knees, but since it was a children’s size, it turned into a slightly cheeky mini skirt on her.
For the first time, her shoulders to clavicles were boldly exposed, and the light fabric made her uneasy.
Looking down, that flimsy material couldn’t cover her modesty… even more scandalous.
Sigh…
Was that the sigh of her boyish heart?
It was crying!
Go away! d*mn it!
When she kissed Wen Yang last time, it was protesting too! What’s the big deal about wearing a bra or a little skirt?!
Cursing internally, Ning Chu raised her flushed face, looking into the mirror at the bashful little girl staring back.
Becoming a girl completely wasn’t so bad; she could still gain her family’s acceptance and pursue her own love…
As long as she didn’t get too exposed, she could handle anything…
