548. Graduation
With shouts of joy, they tossed their caps into the sky, and as the photographer clicked the shutter, Ning Chu’s university life came to a complete end…
The brief smiles during the graduation photo session quickly faded. She casually picked up a random cap lying on the ground, hugged it to her chest, and turned to Wen Yang, who had been following her around like a loyal puppy.
“Not feeling happy?”
“A little…”
In her past life, Ning Chu didn’t feel much during graduation. Back then, she was too busy burying herself in games to face reality; even her roommates after years together didn’t leave much of an imprint on her heart.
But this time was different.
Even those who used to make her uneasy, the annoying side characters always drooling over Wen Yang’s body, were now characters she had penned herself, making her feel oddly sentimental toward those girls.
Now they were all heading in different directions, and their chances of ever meeting again felt slim.
Then there was the embarrassment of the succubus Lily, the magical girl Qian Qian, the husky Yan Xinya, the rebellious Zhang Shaoqing, and the introverted Wang Jie…
Lily was meant to be Wen Yang’s companion in battle, Qian Qian would become a breeding ground for tentacle monsters, and while Zhang Shaoqing was a rebel, he hadn’t turned into the villain from her books.
Compared to the dismal endings in the stories, everyone’s current situation was pretty decent.
As for Ning Chu, she ultimately turned into a girl, always being pinned down by the male protagonist every day.
She cast a sulking glance at Wen Yang, leaving him utterly confused.
“What a bummer that Shao Qing isn’t here for the graduation photo. Must be off traveling with nothing better to do…” Ning Chu grumbled as she took off her gown and stuffed it into Wen Yang’s arms. “Who’s going to treat us when we go out to play?”
“He’s got plenty of money; he can find us any time he wants—no work in the way.”
“Still, it feels a little incomplete without him.”
Ning Chu yawned sleepily; she hadn’t slept a wink the night before. Even as a succubus, she couldn’t drain any “yang energy,” so she was dragging her feet today.
“Lily?”
She strolled over to Lily’s side and called out, but Lily was staring off into the distance like a deer in headlights, completely oblivious to her presence.
“What’s up?”
Following Lily’s gaze, Ning Chu spotted the boy who had confessed to Lily earlier.
Just moments ago, while Lily was in the throes of feelings, Ning Chu rushed over to prevent a man from approaching her, worrying that Lily might lose control at the whiff of testosterone. But now, it seemed like Lily might actually have a soft spot for that guy?
Ning Chu’s lips curled into a mischievous grin as she nudged Lily with her shoulder. “So, you like him too?”
Only then did Lily snap out of her daze and awkwardly shift her gaze away. “No.”
“Then why are you staring at him?”
“He’s… big.”
“???!!!”
Ning Chu was momentarily speechless; Lily’s comment had caught her off guard.
“Are you thinking of eating him or something?”
“Only after marriage.”
She was clearly a succubus and probably had enough toys to fill several pieces of luggage, but when it came to this particular matter, Lily was surprisingly fixated on it.
Maybe that’s the importance of family upbringing…
Lily must’ve been raised by parents who drilled conservative values into her, prohibiting pre-marital relations. Unfortunately, it seemed she only absorbed half of that lesson.
“So you’re feeling flutters then?” Ning Chu teased. “Didn’t he just confess to you? Did you say yes?”
“Nope. He’s not handsome enough.”
Ning Chu rolled her eyes. “So you’re complaining he’s not as good as your toys, but the toys still aren’t as handsome as you want?”
But Lily, in all seriousness, replied, “I want someone I can look at for a lifetime. A little more eye candy wouldn’t hurt.”
“Well, that’s fair~”
Clearly, for this succubus, dating meant she was gunning for marriage right from the start.
Otherwise, with Lily’s looks, she shouldn’t still be single even as a shy person.
Ning Chu figured she shared similar sentiments, but she lucked out and “crafted” herself a protagonist who perfectly fit her desires as a boyfriend.
Suddenly, she noticed a loophole and leaned into Lily’s ear, whispering, “So, what if your future husband looks great but turns out to be a complete letdown in the bedroom?”
Lily thought for a moment and then replied coolly, “I’d start with my hands.”
Talking about such lewd things, she still managed to maintain her high-cold ice queen face, and her tone was as calm as if she were discussing dinner plans.
“Lily! Ning Chu! Are you going to the class gathering that An An mentioned?!”
Yan Xinya ran over with Qian Qian, calling out.
“Wen Yang and I will skip it. I’m not that familiar with those classmates.”
Ning Chu was always wary of gatherings, especially on the main stage of Huang Wen; who knew if a graduation party would turn into a wild rave?
But since she had already tied up the plot, the chances of that happening were pretty slim.
Lily shook her head in refusal. “Not familiar.”
“At least we’ve been in lectures together for a few years~ Unlike me, who knows everyone~”
This husky was a total social butterfly and got along well with most of the class.
“What about you, Qian Qian?” Yan Xinya asked, turning to her.
“Me…?” Qian Qian furrowed her brows, conflicted. “I’m not really sure I want to go either.”
The wolf girl sighed in disappointment. “If you’re not going, then I don’t want to either… How about we hit the bar that Qian Qian opened instead?”
“Didn’t we just drink last night?”
Ning Chu suddenly felt like Wen Yang had taken too long. She turned to look toward their instructor, An An, only to spot Wen Yang already tangled up with several girls.
They had taken the graduation photos, and everyone knew they wouldn’t see each other for a long time. A number of girls who had feelings for Wen Yang were taking the plunge to confess, throwing caution to the wind.
One moment’s inattention and his heart could be stolen away!
Lily remained where she was, watching as Ning Chu dashed toward Wen Yang in a flurry, and suddenly asked, “Wanna come to my place?”
“Absolutely! Your wine is top-notch~”
“I’ve run out.”
“Doesn’t your dad ever scold you? Can’t you save me a little?”
Qian Qian puffed out her cheeks in distress. “I only took a day off. I have to work tomorrow…”
“Right! That boss is a real j*rk, making my poor Qian Qian do the work of two people! Always picking on the little girl,” Yan Xinya complained, “And she often has to work overtime on weekends, no time to go shopping with me.”
“I’m not a little girl anymore!”
The wolf girl proudly puffed out her chest. “Little girl~”
Though she only had a B cup, which couldn’t compete with the succubus, she still had a little more than Qian Qian’s AA.
Lily, puzzled, asked, “Aren’t you quitting?”
“First, I need to save some money. Once I have enough, I’ll quit and focus on preparing for civil service exams. I want to be a police officer.”
Yan Xinya glanced at Qian Qian’s slender arms and legs, worry etched on her face. “Are you sure you can handle it?”
“I’m super capable, okay!”
Qian Qian was already envisioning herself in a police uniform, fighting crime in a magical girl outfit, using magic to uncover clues at crime scenes and shocking everyone with her skill set.
Magical police officer! So cool!
“I kinda think you won’t pass the exam, though.”
“Let’s give it a try!”
