### 477. Camping
Lunch consisted of five dishes and a soup. To cater to Yan Xinya and Wen Yang’s appetites, they even ordered extra servings.
The restaurant’s tables and chairs were simply wiped clean, and a group of people gathered around a long table, excitedly clamoring for the meat dishes.
“This one’s mine!”
Yan Xinya clamped down on a spicy shrimp with her chopsticks, shoving it straight into her mouth while chewing and eyeing her next target.
“What’s the big deal…?” Ning Chu mumbled, resting her chin on her hand, showing little interest in the spread in front of her.
Having devoured two breakfasts that morning, even though it was now noon, she didn’t feel the slightest pang of hunger.
Who knows if her appetite was just small or if succubi generally had lesser stomachs? Lily also seemed disinterested in food, and one had to wonder how those C-cup “pecs” were formed.
“Where are Shaoqing and the others? Are they up yet?” she turned to Wen Yang and asked.
Wen Yang pulled out his phone and fired off a message to Zhang Shaoqing. A moment later, he looked up and replied, “They’re on their way, probably need another hour. I’ll go downstairs and greet them.”
“Oh, oh~ Shaoqing and Qian Qian didn’t clean up. I’ll have to teach them a lesson tonight.”
As she chattered away while eating, Ning Chu unintentionally snagged a mouthful of her own hair.
With a resigned sigh, she tucked her hair behind her ear, using her left hand to hold it in place to prevent it from cascading back into her mouth when she leaned down again.
When she was still a guy, she thought that the posture of girls pushing their hair back while eating was elegant and exuded feminine charm. Now? It was just a headache with her long hair getting in the way.
Even when she slept at night, she’d often end up crushing her hair and pulling at her scalp.
The others present all knew she was a succubus; the heart-shaped tail she had, which peeked out from beneath her skirt, swayed like a cat’s tail, playfully lifting her hem a few centimeters as it wiggled behind her.
“It’s the first time I’m seeing Sister Ning Chu’s tail!”
Qian Qian exclaimed, leaning back in surprise. “It’s really heart-shaped! So cute!”
“Does Sister Lily have a tail too?” she turned to Lily.
But Lily was in a long dress, and her tail was hidden beneath it. She had no intention of changing clothes and simply explained, “The shape of the heart is different.”
“Mine’s a bit more plump,” Ning Chu added. “Lily’s heart looks sharper and is pure black.”
“Oh~”
Although Qian Qian had known that Ning Chu and Lily were succubi, it was only now that she grasped the reality of such beings: “What’s the tail even for?”
The question caught Ning Chu slightly off-guard, her face turning a tad red as she turned her head away. “Uh… for decoration?”
She certainly couldn’t say it’s much more enjoyable when someone’s tugging on it in the chilly weather, right?
“Why doesn’t Sister Lily have horns?” Qian Qian asked like a curious little child.
Lily stood up, grabbed a small handbag from the bar, and pulled out a pair of decorative horns, placing them on her head.
Even with her always-cool demeanor, she had a noticeable touch of pride as her chin lifted just a tad.
“So Ning Chu’s horns are fake too?”
“Real ones.”
“So what are these horns for then?”
Ning Chu’s blush deepened a bit more. “Just for decoration, really nothing special.”
Could you imagine if someone claimed it was a steering wheel, though?
Even if Qian Qian’s inner thoughts weren’t as innocent as she appeared, she couldn’t openly voice such musings in public.
“I’m different!” Yan Xinya shook her wolf ears. “I can hear further, and my tail helps me keep balance!”
“Isn’t that tail good for using as a blanket in summer?”
“Not that it’s useless! It’s pretty warm!”
Indeed, otherwise, fur coats and scarves wouldn’t be sold for such a pricey tag.
The girls shifted their conversations from the utility of these extra accessories of succubi to cosmetics and manicures, and then suddenly, they found themselves discussing a wildly popular drama.
Wen Yang felt a bit out of place amidst the women’s chat fest, unable to interject into any topic and focusing solely on his food.
As the conversation grew more lively, Ning Chu discovered she was in the same predicament as Wen Yang.
At least she had some exposure to makeup and dramas, but when it came to the entertainment industry, she could count the names she recognized on one hand.
Yan Xinya was the type who was all in on ships, diving headfirst into every romantic idol series. When topics like these came up, her little mouth chattered away non-stop.
Girls like Qian Qian, at that age, loved following celebrities, and even Lily occasionally peeked in. But as for Ning Chu, she just couldn’t comprehend the point of idol-worship and shipping.
Learning about makeup and skincare at least had the tangible result of making one better looking!
“Wen Yang…” Ning Chu leaned closer, whispering to him, “Do you want to go out for a stroll this afternoon? How about the beach?”
After all, they were in a seaside city, and the weather was just right for a stroll along the beach.
“If you want to go, I’m fine with it.”
“Have you ever been to the beach?”
Wen Yang shook his head. His hometown was up in the mountains, and if not for university, he probably would have never left that small county.
“Then we should go when the tide’s out. Who knows, we might find some crabs and shells~”
Yan Xinya’s wolf ears perked up in excitement. “Today? Let’s all go!”
Ning Chu raised her eyes and rolled them in dissatisfaction.
She had whispered so quietly, yet somehow it had been heard loud and clear. Was this guy a dog or what?
She only wanted to take a leisurely stroll on the beach with Wen Yang, a little couple moment. What was the big, bushy-tailed wolf doing crashing the party?
“How about we hit the hot springs tonight and go camping at the beach tomorrow night?”
Mentioning camping piqued Ning Chu’s interest a bit.
Around five or six years old, she had once gone beach camping with her mother and brother. Though she didn’t remember much, the joy of that time still lingered.
“Qian Qian? Lily?” She turned to the other two, seeking their thoughts.
“Isn’t it a bit chilly at the beach in this weather?” Qian Qian hesitated.
The temperature was barely in the low twenties, and while Ning Chu was wearing long sleeves, Wen Yang, who didn’t mind the cold, was already dressed for summer.
Yan Xinya shook her head emphatically. “If it’s just camping, how could it be cold? Just avoid the water!”
“What about the tent?”
Lily chimed in. “Tents can be rented, and they’re not expensive.”
As they discussed the camping plans, Ning Chu, now fully satiated, stood with an eager look directed at Lily. “Lily, can I go to your room to play some games?”
“Sure.”
“Wen Yang…”
It was a girl’s room, so of course, the man had to ask Lily for permission to go in.
Lily seemed perfectly okay with it: “Go ahead.”
Ning Chu’s eyes lit up, pulling Wen Yang, who hadn’t finished eating yet, along. “Lily has several game consoles in her room! And we have two controllers, so we can play together!”
Lily turned to glance back at Ning Chu and Wen Yang heading toward the bedroom, only to see a flash of red follow closely behind.
“Qian Qian?”
“I’m going to watch them play games!” Qian Qian rushed in, full of enthusiasm.
Lily’s right eyelid twitched anxiously, recalling the condition of her various drawers and corners in her room…
It should all be tidied up, right?
