319. Couple’s Playful Bickering
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At noon, Lin Nan returned to her rental apartment alone.
Today, Lin Nan wasn’t in the best mood.
Not wearing any panties always made her uncomfortable during class, and she had to use Purification Magic every half hour or so. But her memory wasn’t great, and by the time she got back to the apartment and took off her pants, she discovered that the inside of her jeans had been tainted with a bit of bl**d.
Fortunately, the denim didn’t absorb moisture well, or else she’d have been sporting a crimson rear at class!
It’s all Chen Yao’s fault…
If he hadn’t taken charge last night, Lin Nan could have unlocked a higher level of Purification Magic, and none of this would be such a hassle.
Thinking about last night made Lin Nan’s cheeks blush.
With no one around and the curtains drawn, Lin Nan sat cross-legged on the bed, leg bare, while she consulted Baidu.
“Why does kissing feel weird?”
After reading a few responses, Lin Nan’s eyes widened. Who knew there were so many nuances involved?
“It must be Chen Yao’s technique that’s lacking, hmph!” she mumbled, bending down to grab a sanitary napkin from the bedside table. Then it hit her—if Chen Yao’s technique was actually good, that would be a bigger problem!
Wielding the sanitary napkin like a weapon, she ultimately decided it needed to be attached to her leg, no matter how uncomfortable it felt.
Otherwise, constant leakage and having to wash pants would be way too annoying.
She glanced at the bathroom sink, where a pile of pants lay waiting to be washed—they had been there for two days thanks to her laziness.
Do I still have any other pants to wear?
Lin Nan leapt up from the bed, darting to the living room in her birthday suit in search of clothing. After a brief hunt, she found a pair of khaki capris.
Sticking the sanitary napkin directly onto her leg, she cautiously tried to peel it off… Oh, the sweet agony! She shivered and nearly jumped at the pain.
But it should work!
As she slipped into the capris, Lin Nan noticed that most of the women’s pants fit snugly, and these were no exception. They hugged her legs and rear, showcasing her curves.
While admiring herself in the mirror, the door swung open and Chen Yao stepped in.
“What did you buy?”
“Porridge.” Chen Yao placed two bowls of porridge on the coffee table and eyed Lin Nan, teasing, “Those pants look great on you; very slim-fitting!”
“I’m not fat to begin with!” Lin Nan shot back. “I just have a bit too much thigh meat!”
“Extra thigh meat? That’s great for the touch!”
Lin Nan brandished a pair of scissors as she walked up to Chen Yao, handing them to him and turning her back, “Cut the tag off for me.”
“Your b*tt seems a bit perky?” Chen Yao snipped off the tag and, without thinking, playfully patted her behind.
“I think you just asked for trouble…” Lin Nan grumbled, turning and giving him a gentle smack on the cheek, causing him to grimace and hastily retreat to the couch.
Holding his face, he threatened, “Don’t hit me! If you injure me, you’ll have to feed me!”
“Such a baby,” Lin Nan plopped down next to him, but then frowned as she tugged at her capris. They felt uncomfortably tight, like they might rip even just sitting down.
She remembered trying them on when she bought them, and they hadn’t felt this tight then.
Could it be that she accidentally gained some weight?
Or maybe her figure changed after unlocking magic?
She didn’t even feel like finishing her porridge anymore and turned to Chen Yao, asking, “Do you think I’ve gained weight?”
Chen Yao hesitated, “Your b*tt’s a bit perkier?”
“Is that so…?” Lin Nan was momentarily dazed, unsure if this change was good or bad.
Seeing Lin Nan’s conflicted expression, Chen Yao immediately complimented, “You look sexier than before!”
“Go eat your porridge!”
Wait, does complimenting you make you mad too?
Chen Yao awkwardly lifted his porridge, cautiously taking a small sip, trying to chew a bit, but ended up wincing.
It was century-old preserved egg and lean meat porridge, and while the preserved egg could go down more or less unchewed, the slices of meat were a different story.
His mouth barely cooperated, let alone chewing, so with a long-suffering sigh, he lamented, “I may need to stick to milk.”
Lin Nan shot him a flat look, then asked, “Is it dirty?”
“Hmm?”
“I can chew it and spit it out for you?” She added a slight blush for effect.
Chen Yao froze, quickly shaking his head, “No need to go through all that trouble.”
“You just think it’s gross.” Lin Nan glared at him, “Fine, I’ll eat it myself.”
“I’m not grossed out! We’ve kissed already, so how could I mind?” Chen Yao scrambled to justify himself, “I can eat it myself; my face isn’t deformed!”
“Suit yourself then.”
Lin Nan scooped up her bowl and headed into the bedroom, and Chen Yao couldn’t figure out what had rubbed Lin Nan the wrong way today; she had been in a bad mood the whole time.
But he was the one who got smacked, wasn’t he?
If she hit harder, would his teeth fall out?
Chen Yao cautiously peeked through the door toward Lin Nan in the bedroom, but feeling guilty, he set down his bowl and bounced over to the doorway.
Peering inside, he saw Lin Nan sitting on the bed, looking gloomy. He sheepishly admitted, “I’m sorry! I promise I won’t mess around anymore. Don’t be mad; you’re always looking so stern.”
“Maybe you should hit me a couple more times to relieve your anger? I guarantee I won’t hit back!”
“You can hit me all you want, just a bit painful.”
Lin Nan glanced up at him, and seeing his bandaged face and his pitiful demeanor, she felt even guiltier.
Bowing her head, she muttered, “Does it hurt? Are you mad at me?”
“Not really,” Chen Yao leaned against the doorframe, scratching his head, “Why would I be mad at you?”
“I don’t let you touch me…” Lin Nan buried her face lower, “Some things are still hard to accept…I just hit a bit harder.”
In truth, Lin Nan just recently realized she was a girl, and it was normal not to be able to accept everything.
She’d have to rein it in a bit.
Understanding her feelings, he continued, “It’s okay, I don’t mind. Just cheer up; your frowning face makes me feel down too.”
“Just don’t hit me anymore…”
Chen Yao felt an inexplicable sense of loss. He had always thought of himself as Lin Nan’s little angel, protecting her from harm, but now he realized he had only been safeguarding those who annoyed her.
Back in middle school, if he hadn’t helped Lin Nan fend off those bullies, they would have been making her life miserable for a long time!
Since Chen Yao didn’t seem to mind, Lin Nan felt somewhat relieved.
After adjusting her mood, she suddenly lifted her head, raising a tiny fist, and huffed, “If you cheat on me, I swear!”
“Spare me! I wouldn’t dare!” Chen Yao dramatically dropped to his knees beside Lin Nan on the bed, humorously playing the fool, “From now on, you’re my shield! If anyone messes with me, my wife will just knock them out! They’ll be crying for their mama!”
“Ugh, I don’t like violence.”
“Of course! You’ve only used it on me all these years!”
