Chapter 071: Rebellion
It seemed every single time he interacted with a woman, Ning Chu always appeared suspicious and worried.
Walking on the path towards the basketball court, greeted by the cool morning breeze, Wen Yang glanced thoughtfully at Ning Chu by his side.
He increasingly felt that Ning Chu’s strange restrictions weren’t out of concern for his safety or fear of him being deceived by women but rather more akin to a jealous girl, afraid that he might find a girlfriend.
Otherwise, why would Ning Chu get so anxious whenever he occasionally had a girl’s hair or scent on him?
“What are you looking at me for?” Ning Chu glanced at him while yawning, “I just happen to want to exercise more too. I heard playing basketball can help you grow taller.”
“Uh, it’s said to be effective during the growth period.”
“No problem then~”
Ning Chu figured he should currently be in the puberty growth period for normal girls, so the claim that playing basketball helps one grow taller would apply to him as well.
Walking not even a hundred meters and taking a turn, they arrived at the basketball court.
From afar, Ning Chu had already seen a girl practicing her shots on the court.
His composed expression immediately tensed up, and his brain raced to come up with ways to discourage Wen Yang from interacting with Shan Shan.
It would be great if he found evidence that Shan Shan had many boyfriends…
Following Wen Yang into the court, Shan Shan quickly spotted them and, putting down her basketball, jogged over.
As she ran, her basketball bounced up and down, revealing hints of snow-white under her loose tank top.
Wen Yang’s eyes widened, then awkwardly averted his gaze as he scratched his nose, his face turning red.
Classic rookie~
Ning Chu muttered beside him, quickly glancing at Shan Shan and scoffing inwardly.
Goodness! Was this woman even trying? Who comes out to play basketball wearing just a tank top, without even an undergarment? Isn’t that basketball bouncing around uncomfortable?
“Why did you bring someone else?” Shan Shan slowed down a bit as she reached them, looking at Ning Chu with some hesitation, pretending to scold, “I normally charge for teaching how to play basketball. You’re bringing someone for free here?”
Wen Yang’s expression turned even more awkward, stammering and unsure how to explain.
“Don’t worry about it, I just woke up early and was bored in the dorm,” Ning Chu completely abandoned the idea of playing basketball and headed towards the sidelines, giving Wen Yang a meaningful look.
He whispered, “Come on, I have something to say to you.”
However, after walking just a few meters, Ning Chu turned around to see Wen Yang still standing there dumbly, his attention fully captured by the large, white bouncing basketball.
“…”
Was the rookie’s self-control really that bad?
Haven’t you noticed anything off yet? This woman is blatantly trying to seduce you!
“Then it’s just the two of us? I’ll teach you how to sh**t first.”
“Is shooting even something you need to learn?” Wen Yang was stunned, his mind completely confused as his gaze wandered aimlessly.
“Of course~ We’ll start from the basics. You follow me and mimic the shooting stance…” Shan Shan paused then stepped forward discontentedly, “Don’t move, let me adjust your stance. The correct shooting posture can improve your shooting percentage~”
The scent of the approaching girl, the bouncing basketball with every step, and her firm, full legs all were teasing Wen Yang’s rookie nerves.
Ning Chu couldn’t take it anymore.
You seduce all you want, but can you please keep your hands off him?
If you continue like this, are you planning to get wild on the basketball court?
He anxiously tried to interrupt Wen Yang’s interaction with Shan Shan but as soon as he planned his move, he saw Wen Yang suddenly step back, his face reddening as he shook his head.
“I’ll go have breakfast first. Suddenly feeling very hungry…”
“Huh?”
Wen Yang took further steps back to distance himself from Shan Shan, then embarrassedly fled the scene, “I’ll come back after eating.”
As he ran out of the basketball court, he didn’t forget to call out Ning Chu, “Let’s go eat!”
“Huh?”
Ning Chu was utterly confused, running after Wen Yang.
I was sure this guy had been overtaken by his lower instincts, but he suddenly came back to his senses?
Coming to a corner outside the basketball court, Wen Yang finally took a long sigh, his breathing still a little rapid, and his mind still a mess.
“What’s the matter? Not going to play basketball with your pretty coach?” Ning Chu’s voice came from behind, dripping with sarcasm.
Wen Yang froze, turned around, and saw Ning Chu’s seemingly jealous, gloomy face. His heart immediately lost all courage. “I… it’s not…”
“What’s ‘not’?”
“Last night she seemed normal!” Wen Yang accused the bad woman, “She wouldn’t be lying to me about it being free only to demand money after two lessons, would she?”
“???”
What? You finally realized she was luring you!
And all you can think about is money?!
“If you weren’t here, I might have fallen for it…”
Wen Yang sighed, if it weren’t for Ning Chu’s glaringly resentful eyes from behind, if it weren’t for that uneasy feeling gnawing at him making him doubt, he might have fallen into her trap.
“She’s still seducing you. I don’t believe last night when you played with her, she didn’t even wear an undergarment.”
“Seducing me…”
He froze for a second, and then began to feel tempted. Out of annoyance, Ning Chu gave him a kick, “Stop thinking about it! What if it’s a honey trap?”
“It could be!”
Ning Chu, full of envy and frustration, snorted, “I’ve said it before, all those women out there are bad! A decent girl wouldn’t dress that provocatively and intentionally seduce you!”
“Yesterday she seemed pretty decent…”
Ning Chu rubbing his nose bridge in frustration, was glad that the saucy fox couldn’t keep up the act anymore and was too eager to swallow Wen Yang whole. If she continued pretending to be a pure girl to hook up with Wen Yang, not even Ning Chu being there today would have had a good effect.
But he was going to be punished again…
Not bothering to pretend to be enthusiastic, Ning Chu sighed anxiously as he entered the school canteen.
Wen Yang stayed silent, as usual, going to the counter and ordering food for Ning Chu.
Ning Chu’s breakfast was a meat bun and soy milk, along with a beef patty. Wen Yang’s breakfast was plain rice porridge and pickled vegetables.
“How much do I owe you, I’ll transfer the money later.”
“No need, right?”
“It’s been transferred.” Ning Chu directly transferred 10 yuan to Wen Yang’s account and then asked, “I’ve noticed, aren’t you especially looking for a girlfriend recently?”
Wen Yang kept his head down sipping his porridge, guiltily admitting, “Yeah.”
This was because he kept dreaming of Ning Chu, making him feel like he needed a girlfriend’s comfort. Otherwise, he would sooner or later be swayed by Ning Chu.
He paused for a moment and added, “You never said I couldn’t look for a girlfriend… Isn’t it a bit too harsh not to let me look for one?”
I see, our male protagonist has started to rebel.
“Hmm~” Ning Chu exhaled through his nose, nodding with some dissatisfaction, “Fine, I don’t forbid you.”
“Just look at the women around you. Drunken temptresses, drug-pushers, and playing volleyball with nothing underneath in public?” His tone became more intense, “Even someone like Shao Qing’s secret admirer! Can’t you find someone more decent?”
“Are you here to study at university for the sake of finding a girlfriend?”
Wen Yang’s head dropped, unable to face the scolding but stubbornly retorted, “Why do you have to care so much…”
Ning Chu was shocked, staring at Wen Yang unbelievingly, unsure of what to say for a moment.
