### 455. The Playground
It was a typical day at school on the playground.
Ning Chu sat on the edge of a bench, casually watching Wen Yang run around the basketball court.
Her attention was mostly on the other girls at the playground. With spring in the air, those demon girls seemed to be coming into their prime. The supporting characters were probably planning their next moves on Wen Yang.
At this rate, her horns would be fully formed in just a few days.
After scanning the area for any potential threats and finding none, her gaze returned to Wen Yang.
He was out there in just a white tank top and sports pants. Muscles bulged and flexed with his every move, and the sweat on him seemed to rise in a light mist in the cool air. That dragon-strong physique made her mouth water—he looked like the perfect prey for a succubus.
Ning Chu instinctively wiped her mouth and glanced at Lily beside her, feeling a bit guilty.
Unlike the fallen succubus who had tasted the forbidden fruit, Lily sat there demurely, not lifting her head from her phone.
Talk about falling from grace~ She wasn’t even as composed as a factory-fresh succubus.
When did I start getting distracted by a guy’s body? It wasn’t just Wen Yang; even photos of handsome fellas online made me linger for several seconds.
I used to be a proper girl!
Ning Chu cursed internally but kept a calm face. “Where did Qian Qian go?”
“Off to find some evil demon.”
“Oh…”
Lily had originally planned to head back to the dorm and research her little octopus but was forcibly dragged over by Yan Xinya.
Nearby, the Wolf Girl was on another basketball court, wearing only tight shorts and a sports bra, all ponytailed and bursting with energy as she played.
With a sexy waistline and a pretty face, she was the star of the basketball court, attracting the attention of most of the guys around.
Ning Chu merely glanced over and remarked, “I wonder which poor sap is going to catch Xinya’s eye.”
This girl had been so timid earlier, and now she was bouncing off the walls.
“A sports girl?”
“Seems quite fitting.”
Lily fell silent again; she usually didn’t chatter unless it was about something scandalous.
Ning Chu leaned over to peek at her phone screen, discovering she was reading a borderline romance novel.
“What’s so interesting about this…?”
“Mm.”
When you take away the scandalous talk, she just stops chatting, huh~
Ning Chu sighed in her heart but suddenly caught a whiff of danger. She looked up to see several pretty girls with flawless faces had appeared at the edge of the basketball court.
Foxes, cats, dogs, bunnies…
A full lineup of Beast Ear Girls.
But judging by their looks, they weren’t supporting characters, meaning they couldn’t trigger any plot. They were probably drawn in by Wen Yang’s potent male pheromones during their ‘qing’ period.
Even so, Ning Chu’s senses were on high alert, emitting a strong aroma of jealousy that had Lily fanning herself.
“Just looking, okay?”
“When your man is being eyed, you wouldn’t say that.”
“Jealousy is taking form.”
Ning Chu was already used to this “persona.” At first, she had just wanted to wreck the plot to avoid being targeted.
She stood up and moved to the edge of the court to prevent the girls from swarming Wen Yang once he finished playing.
Watching him on the court, though she didn’t exactly understand basketball, it was obvious that Wen Yang was much more skilled than during his first game. His shooting and dribbling were way more polished, and standing almost six feet tall, he bulldozed through the court like a monster truck.
The fans on the sidelines cheered for Wen Yang, while Ning Chu crossed her arms and scoffed inwardly.
What on earth are these people?
Wen Yang was just a normal guy, clearly enjoying the attention from the girls. He smiled broadly, but when his gaze landed on Ning Chu, that smile faded and turned soft, like a large dog running to greet its owner.
Heat radiated from him, instinctively making Ning Chu take a step back. “You reek of sweat.”
“I’ll take a shower when I get back.”
She handed him a towel, “All done?”
“Mm.”
As she watched the tall boy wipe off his sweat, she suddenly realized how much he had changed without her noticing.
Not just his healthier, well-nourished physique.
Once, Wen Yang was like a shy, insecure male protagonist in a novel, always a bit awkward. But under the nurturing guidance of various big sisters, he had transformed into quite the charming figure. Meanwhile, Wen Yang had embraced a sunny, confident demeanor, gradually becoming more steady and ambitious.
But after all, they were just students. Although he was heading in the right direction, his accomplishments were still hard to see.
“Get us first place for our class! Aim to represent the school!”
“The school team is full of athletes,” Wen Yang chuckled, nodding. “I’ll do my best.”
“When that happens, I’ll reward you with a cheerleader outfit~”
He saw right through her. “You just want an excuse to play more tricks.”
“Not at all~”
Though she was wild in bed, the Little Succubus blushed like a pure little girl.
Ning Chu quickly checked the surroundings to ensure no one overheard their conversation. The red in her face quickly faded as she handed her windbreaker to Wen Yang. “Put this on quickly, or you’ll catch a cold.”
Even though the soft spring rain had taken a day off, the temperature was still low, making it easy to get sick.
While waiting for him to put on the windbreaker, she resembled a protective little kitten, constantly scanning the area.
Right away, her attention zeroed in on a girl in the distance who was walking awkwardly.
That girl was dressed in pure white, her short skirt barely covering her thighs. She was clearly not feeling well; one hand was clutching her stomach, her face flushed, and she was sweating from her cute little nose. Her calves were trembling ever-so-slightly, as if she’d collapse at any moment.
While others might not notice anything amiss, as a succubus and a romantic author, Ning Chu could spot the issue immediately.
That was an 80% chance she was a supporting character!
“What are you staring at?”
“Nothing.”
Ning Chu kept it to herself, linked arms with Wen Yang, and turned to Lily, saying, “Lily! We’re heading back!”
Lily looked up when she heard the call and waved, but Yan Xinya charged over, diving into her embrace and knocking her off the bench face-first.
She landed painfully, looking down at Yan Xinya sprawled in her arms, her expression darkened as she got up, limping away from the playground.
“Lily~ Lily! I didn’t mean it! I’m sorry~”
Ning Chu surveyed the scene and mumbled, “That must hurt~”
Succubi were already sensitive, and after that fall, poor Lily could barely walk.
Suddenly, she felt a tug on her arm. Wen Yang had caught her, making her realize she nearly bumped into someone. Instinctively, she apologized, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to…”
Looking up, she realized the person she almost ran into was the girl in the short skirt from earlier.
“It’s fine…”
The girl’s face turned beet red, awkwardly taking a step back.
Standing so close, Wen Yang also noticed her strange state. “You don’t look well. Want to head to the medical room?”
As soon as he said that, the girl, visibly startled, plopped down on the ground, unable to stand up for a while.
Ning Chu sighed, troubled.
Looks like the plot can’t be avoided this time…
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I think it’s good enough. Let’s go back to two updates.
