372. The Two-Faced One
There’s a seductive fox nearby, even more alluring than a succubus, captivating both men and women alike!
What’s more, she’s not even a side character—her actions are completely unpredictable.
After hanging up the phone with Wen Yang, Ning Chu sighed gloomily, propping her feet up on the coffee table while clutching a couch pillow, looking worried.
For the first time, a woman had appeared who made her feel utterly unable to compete…
In terms of body, height, and charm, she was utterly crushed—only their looks were on the same level!
Even when she shared a gaze with An Han, she couldn’t help but feel a flutter—it was like magic!
Just then, her mother and Black Bean returned, casting a glance at the troubled Ning Chu on the sofa.
“What’s wrong? You look so unhappy.”
“Nothing.”
“Still thinking about that girl from earlier?” Her mother set the dishes on the table, teasingly saying, “Seems like she moved here last year. Is this really the first time you’ve met her?”
“You know her?”
“Put your feet down, you’re not acting very ladylike! Like a man, really.”
“Oh~”
Recalling An Han’s cute and charming demeanor, Ning Chu obediently pulled her feet off the coffee table.
How could a newcomer like her ever compare to someone like An Han, who was the full package?
Muttering to herself, she got up and followed her mother into the kitchen. “Mom, you’ve met An Han before? I’ve never seen her.”
“Of course! We’ve even played mahjong together.” Her mother nodded with a smile. “I heard she’s a civil servant, has a stable job, and her husband is pretty rich and handsome.”
“A rich lady, huh~”
“Look at you, you brought home a poor guy.”
Ning Chu exclaimed, “Well, Grandpa is rich too! And you’re a wealthy young lady, yet you ended up with a poor guy and got scammed!”
Her mother’s eyes widened, and she raised her hand to swat her, making Ning Chu quickly retreat a few steps out of the kitchen.
This lady just doesn’t play fair!
She was the one who started teasing me!
Quickly switching topics, she said, “Mom, make extra lunch. A classmate is coming over.”
Her mother paused, looking at her strangely up and down. “Sure, feeling okay? You look fine.”
“Not like that! Just a classmate!” Ning Chu’s face flushed with indignation. “I could never invite two people over!”
Even though she felt uncomfortable each day without some spice, her thoughts were still within normal parameters. She wasn’t one of those succubi who change partners like they change clothes!
The thought of being involved with multiple guys was downright terrifying!
She had no intentions of reenacting a Little Emperor Wen plot…
“I didn’t say you were inviting two. Why are you so worked up?” Her mother muttered as she continued to prep the ingredients.
“I’ll just eat out with them! I don’t want you overthinking things.”
“Go ahead, go ahead. I’m too lazy to cook for your little boyfriend.”
Her mother paused and asked, “Do you need money? It’s on the shoe rack near your wallet.”
“No need!”
Ning Chu angrily turned and stormed out of the kitchen.
While she knew her mother was just joking, she could hardly shake the feeling her mom was probing into her private life.
After all, plenty of succubi indulge in outrageous desires, and her mother obviously held more conservative views among them.
“Hey, where are you going!”
Black Bean, engrossed in the TV, scampered over as Ning Chu reached the foyer. “Sister! Want some beef jerky? Mom just bought me some!”
“Ah~”
Ning Chu, in her shoes, looked up with her mouth open.
“It’s really tough. You have to chew slowly.”
“Mm.” She popped a piece of beef jerky into her mouth and, speaking a bit muzzily, asked Black Bean, “When do you start tutoring classes?”
“In a week! The teacher went home for the New Year!”
“Don’t forget to do your practice workbook! I’ll bring you a grilled sausage when I get back.”
“Okay~”
Such a cute little cat! Who knows which man will snatch her up one day…
Ning Chu sighed with worry. Although she hadn’t spent much time with Black Bean, she had wholly accepted the little one as her sister.
She had to keep an eye on her mother—no early romances for Black Bean! No dating until after college!
Once outside, she made her way to the nearby subway station. She didn’t have to wait long before spotting two individuals coming off the train.
Zhang Shaoqing had his hands stuffed in his pockets, a bit hunched and looking like a total slacker with a playful grin plastered on his face—definitely the type who causes trouble.
Wen Yang, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. He always wore a warm smile, as if a gentle breeze had blown into Ning Chu’s heart, instantly lifting her spirits with just one glance.
Upon seeing the Little Succubus, his smile deepened, his eyes practically overflowing with possessiveness and affection.
“Wen Yang!”
Ning Chu jogged up, wrapping her arms around his, gazing up at his handsome face. Standing on her toes, she whispered, “There’s a super seductive bad woman near my house~”
“Really?”
“Super pretty! Even better looking than me and Lily, prettier than celebrities on TV! She’s had a kid and still looks fabulous—skin like she’s filtered! And she has this fox-like charm. I can’t help but like her! I nearly didn’t even react!”
“Is it really that exaggerated?”
“Oh, absolutely! I’m so jealous~”
When will she also possess that kind of charm? She could totally make Wen Yang hers!
She unconsciously muttered, then quickly caught herself. “You better watch out! Don’t get caught by her! But I doubt she’d take an interest in you~”
Wen Yang chuckled at her reaction, “Alright, I get it.”
Ning Chu felt his strange gaze linger on her, causing her ears to flush. She stepped back and tucked her hair behind her ear, trying to put some distance between them.
It felt utterly awkward being so close to Wen Yang in front of her roommate!
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat nearby, and see if there are any jobs available that pay daily.” She stuffed her hands into her coat pockets. “There’s a fast-food joint nearby that I’ve eaten at since I was a kid—really good!”
“I’m fine with anything.” Zhang Shaoqing yawned. “Where were you guys last night? You came back so late this morning.”
“Do I need to report where I go to you?”
“Not exactly, but leaving me hanging like that is a bit rude, don’t you think!”
Ning Chu shot him a disdainful look. “Just find a job and book a hotel! You’re just in the way!”
“We’re brothers!” Zhang Shaoqing wrapped his arm around Wen Yang’s neck, grinning like a fool. “We’ve lived together for half a year in college. I’m not in the way, am I?”
Wen Yang shoved him away with a look of disgust.
What a two-faced guy! Playing dumb with mastered finesse!
If she hadn’t been trying to cool things down, she would’ve kicked him to live under the bridge by now!
