318. Crying Out
After casually grabbing a lunch at a local restaurant, Wen Yang wandered aimlessly around the rental apartment.
This was a rundown area with tiny streets where you could barely fit past someone sideways. The main road was only two lanes wide, but street vendors had taken up half the space, making it easier to walk than to drive.
He mentally noted the locations of nearby restaurants and convenience stores, found two bus stops outside the area, and then began searching for shops with help-wanted signs along the main road.
Wen Yang didn’t have high demands for a job; he was open to physical labor or service jobs. Unfortunately, being new in town and lacking an e-bike meant that delivering takeout, which would have been a great option, was off the table.
Although this was a provincial capital, the wages weren’t high. A typical waiter made just over three thousand a month. Checking a job app, there were very few positions paying over ten thousand a month. Yet, real estate ads were crawling with homes starting from twenty to thirty thousand.
He felt a gloom settling in. With no relatives to mooch off, everything depended on him, and buying a place meant years, probably decades, of saving. Who knows how the housing market would look in that time?
The thought of marriage with Ning Chu was even more distant~
Maybe because he had been left to fend for himself as a child, Wen Yang often thought too far ahead. Plus, with his future mother-in-law having doubts about him, he unconsciously put even more pressure on himself.
His thoughts were a chaotic mess until the vibration of his phone in his pocket jolted him awake.
Looking down, he saw a message from Little Succubus.
“Wen Yang, stop looking for a job and come back to the rental. There’s an emergency.”
Although there was no emoji included, Wen Yang could practically feel Ning Chu’s urgency from the text.
“What happened?” He was taken aback. “Did you have a fight with your family?”
That couldn’t be right! It hadn’t even been two hours, had it?!
His anxiety spiked with her message, and without further ado, he started sprinting back to the rental, then quickly shot off a text: “What’s going on? What happened?”
“You’ll find out soon. I’m taking a cab to meet you.”
Oh no! This must be serious!
She wasn’t sharing the details and was desperate enough to hail a cab! He could already picture her bursting into tears when they met.
In his aimless job-hunting, Wen Yang had wandered far away, but after a sprint back, it took him a full twenty minutes to return.
Catching his breath at the stairwell, he bolted up the stairs two at a time. The moment he reached the narrow corridor, he spotted Ning Chu pacing anxiously at the end.
Under the hallway light, he saw her worried steps clearly.
“What’s wrong?”
Wen Yang rushed toward her.
Ning Chu paused, turned, and shot him a glare. “Why are you so slow?”
“I literally just ran back! You’re the one who came too quickly.”
“I took a cab.”
In the middle of winter, Wen Yang was drenched in sweat. He unlocked the door and quickly scanned Ning Chu’s expression.
Her cheeks were slightly red from the cold, and there weren’t any signs of anger; it didn’t seem like she had fought with her family.
Instead, there was a subtle blush in her eyes…
As soon as he entered, Ning Chu urgently closed the door, plopped down on the bed, and fell into an awkward spot.
Just a moment ago, she had felt all hot and bothered, filled with chaotic thoughts that made her actions uncontrollable.
But now, she was cooled down…
“What’s the big emergency?”
Wen Yang stood before her, a bit anxious himself.
“Nothing much.” Ning Chu’s face turned bright red, and she lowered her head, fidgeting with her clothing. “Um… I just missed you.”
That was so hard to say!
Without being under the influence, she was a rather reserved succubus!
Previously, it was mostly Wen Yang making the first move!
Seeing her embarrassed state, Wen Yang couldn’t help but chuckle as he headed toward the bathroom. “Really nothing? Then I’ll just take a shower; I’m all sweaty.”
“Yeah, go ahead.”
“If there’s something, just tell me. No need to hide it.”
“Okay, okay~ I got it.”
Once Wen Yang disappeared into the bathroom and the sound of running water started, Ning Chu let out a sigh of relief. She kicked off her shoes, sat on the edge of the bed, and lightly patted her flushed cheeks, muttering to herself, “That was too impulsive!”
“This time it’s just normal physical stuff, not because of the plot…”
Other than plot punishments leading to outbursts, her succubus nature would also cause disturbances roughly every three days, driving her nuts.
If it weren’t for Wen Yang’s innocence, she would have already given in to her urges.
Listening to the water running, an image of Wen Yang showering crossed her mind, leading her to focus on his solid physique, rough hands, and that intimidating baguette of his… her breathing started to get heavier.
Oh no, this really might turn her into a full-blown succubus!
She tried to stay clear-headed, but the faint scent of sweat in the air was making her face feel hotter and hotter.
The thick smell of hormones captured her senses, and remnants of earlier urges swirled in her belly; just a hint of male hormones made her body respond.
It’s fine; having a baby is true succubus territory. I still have a long way to go!
The bathroom door swung open.
Wen Yang emerged wearing only loose shorts, water glistening on his tanned skin. His broad arms showcased muscle definition, and his well-built chest made him look safe and sturdy. But his waist was surprisingly slender with six-pack abs and clear V-line muscles on the sides.
Seeing that “stud muffin” physique, Ning Chu felt her legs go a little weak.
Her eyes uncontrollably wandered down before she snapped back to reality, shocked.
Even though she had seen him countless times before, and even in her dreams, she still felt apprehensive about his… assets.
Her petite figure was practically puny in comparison!
“What’s the emergency? Your message freaked me out.”
Wen Yang sat down beside her, causing her to hurriedly scoot away to create space.
“Little Succubus has a fever?”
“Of course not, you pervert! Ugh! Am I that type of person?!”
Ning Chu’s cheeks turned even pinker from his blunt words, sneaking a glance at his toned body while tightening her legs.
Seeing her reaction, Wen Yang finally understood.
“You’ve never been this shameless! You were always so sweet and obedient!”
After hearing Ning Chu’s complaint, he thought for a moment and replied, “I’m only a pervert around the girls I like. I have no interest in anyone else.”
“Yeah, right! I don’t believe you!”
“I’m well-behaved now,” Wen Yang boasted confidently. “If you have a request, just say it; I’ll help with anything.”
“Say it out loud…”
“Yeah.”
Ning Chu turned her head to look at the faded wall, hesitantly reaching for Wen Yang’s wrist.
During the day… most of the time had been at night with the lights off.
Her sense of shame was swelling, sending her brain into a dizzy spell.
“Is it okay if I take a nap?”
“You just want to bully me…” Ning Chu took a deep breath, grasping Wen Yang’s hand and pressing it on her thigh. “Just help me out.”
“What? Help with what?”
“You’re being too much!”
After Ning Chu punched his arm, Wen Yang quickly got all nice and accommodating.
So it really was a dramatic crying session…
And oh, was it a noisy one!
