484. Soaking in the Hot Spring
The place was packed with people—if it wasn’t a boyfriend, it was a best friend. Ning Chu couldn’t dare misbehave at this moment.
She could only lean her delicate back against the wall, struggling to suppress the fiery impulse that was flickering inside her. She didn’t even dare to close her eyes, fearing that, in the darkness, her mind would conjure even more risqué images.
Her legs felt weak and limp, and she could no longer hold herself up. She slid down the wall, landing squarely on the ground with a thud.
Usually a light pink with silver patterns, her swimsuit now turned an ambiguous deep red, making her lose all sense of pain. The thud on the ground was electrifying, sending tingles from her tailbone right up to her head.
Ning Chu couldn’t help but let out a sticky little m*an from her nose, but quickly bit her lip, swallowing back any sound.
“Ning Chu? Are you done?”
Lily’s cold voice rang through from outside.
“Hurry up.”
Even though she was really asking if Ning Chu was done bathing and had changed into her swimsuit, her mind interpreted it as if she was being pushed to speed down the expressway.
“Why hasn’t Ning Chu come out yet? She’s not even eager to eat.”
Yan Xinya’s voice approached, filled with confusion.
“She didn’t faint in there, did she? Should I go in and check?”
Wen Yang had already set the dinner on the table, but when he heard Wolf Girl’s suggestion, his expression froze as he quickly refused, “Let’s just eat! She’s pretty particular about cleanliness and takes a long time to shower.”
There was no way he would dare go in there, worrying that he’d be pounced on the moment he entered.
Although he wouldn’t mind, Ning Chu’s shy nature would make it hard for her to face anyone later.
“I finish showering in ten minutes~”
“What’s with the rushing?”
Ning Chu flung open the shower door, desperately trying to keep her face straight, attempting to exude a bit of anger, but her cheeks radiated a blush like spring, while her eyes sparkled with allure that could charm a peach blossom.
She was too embarrassed to meet anyone’s gaze, taking small strides out of the shower.
Qian Qian squealed like a surprised gopher, “Ning Chu, your swimsuit is so daring~ Your figure is amazing~”
“My family has always been better than Ning Chu!”
Yan Xinya, while munching on dinner, looked up at Ning Chu and burst out laughing, “Ning Chu, you actually bought a bikini? Too bad it still has too much fabric~”
“Ning Chu, your face is so red!”
“……”
Under the gaze of her friends, Ning Chu fell silent for a moment. Her eyes flitted nervously to the side, one hand covering her deep V neckline, while the other hand shielded her stomach, where the silver pattern might peek out. She stammered defensively, “It’s my first time wearing something like this…”
“I get it! Ning Chu is shy!”
This bikini showcased her figure perfectly, from the peaks in the front to her willow-like waist, and even her hips that were wider than her shoulders.
Ning Chu could clearly feel the intense envy from Qian Qian and Yan Xinya, a hint of jealousy and childish competitiveness in Lily’s eyes, and the gaze of Wen Yang was so hot it felt like it could scorch her skin.
As long as no one made her previous situation in the shower known, she was fine.
Maybe they had noticed, but being well-versed in emotional intelligence, they tactfully avoided provoking her fragile sense of shame.
But that intense look from Wen Yang was a bit too much, like a tangible force pressing on her skin, making her feel awkward.
Ning Chu let out a breath of relief, trying to dismiss the lingering dirty thoughts in her head. She went over to the dining table with lighter steps.
“Excuse me, I want to sit with Lily.”
“Huh?”
Yan Xinya looked up, confused, “Aren’t you going to snuggle with Wen Yang?”
“……”
Ning Chu would like to, but she was worried that if she caught a whiff of a man’s scent right now, things might get out of hand.
“Then I guess I’m sitting with Wen Yang~ Don’t be jealous, okay?”
Wolf Girl shouldn’t have said that, because the moment she did, Ning Chu’s jealousy flared up.
She suppressed her sour tone and urged indifferently, “Hurry up, what’s there to be jealous about?”
“You’re so stubborn~”
Yan Xinya giggled and got up to sit beside Wen Yang. She discreetly pulled her chair back to create distance but ended up leaning on Qian Qian’s shoulder.
“Xinya, it’s so cramped…”
Knowing Ning Chu was a bit of a jealous one, she paid no mind to Qian Qian’s complaint, “Then just scoot over a bit.”
The taste of dinner was not bad, but Ning Chu didn’t focus on the flavor at all. While eating, her gaze kept drifting towards Wen Yang.
There were three girls in various styles of swimsuits sitting in front of Wen Yang, yet he was just focused on his meal. Whenever he glanced up, it was only when he looked at Ning Chu that his expression blazed with heat.
As for when he looked at Yan Xinya, his gaze would quickly dart away as if shocked by electricity.
Hmm, the Little Emperor seems well trained~ He’s completely molded to her liking now~
After all, before he entered university, Wen Yang wasn’t one to dress up. His self-esteem was low due to being poor, and he rarely interacted with girls. Once in college, he was immediately controlled by Ning Chu. Although he had gotten past the phase where he stammered around girls, he still felt awkward around other girls.
Ning Chu nodded in satisfaction.
Too bad it wasn’t convenient today; otherwise, she’d have to give Wen Yang a proper reward.
Her appetite was small. After a few bites, she lost her hunger and stood up from the dining table, “I’m going to soak in the hot spring for a bit; it’s a bit cold.”
Before anyone could respond, she hurriedly ran outside to the courtyard, carefully squatting down to test the temperature with her hand.
It was decent…
Probably over forty degrees; although a tad hot, it was bearable.
Squatting by the edge of the hot spring, Ning Chu could smell a faint odor. Her fingers, which had touched the water, felt slightly slippery, which made her frown in slight disgust.
But she didn’t hesitate for long and sat at the edge of the hot spring, slowly placing her feet into the water, getting used to the temperature, until she fully submerged herself.
This was indeed quite relaxing~
Compared to a bath, the buoyancy of the hot spring seemed greater, wrapping around her like a warm embrace, massaging her muscles from all directions. It felt unbelievably comfortable.
Just a little bit of soaking later, Ning Chu completely relaxed, her tail floating on the water, gently swaying as she closed her eyes and hummed happily.
Her skin felt smoother, as though the hot spring water had enhanced its texture~
“Ning Chu~”
A figure splashed down into the water, sitting beside her.
She was too lazy to open her eyes and asked casually, “What’s up?”
“The succubus really does have silver patterns on her body~”
Ning Chu quickly opened her eyes, fingers underwater adjusting her swimsuit.
“I saw a little bit when you were eating~ Is that the silver pattern? Why would a succubus have something like that?”
“How would I know…” she mumbled shyly, turning her head away in blush.
It was just a spur-of-the-moment setting when writing about the Little Emperor!
God knows it would end up on her own body!
