042. A False Alarm
Oh no, oh no!
In the bathroom, the male protagonist accidentally stumbles in…
This isn’t the dorm, and he hasn’t turned into a woman yet; could this be the start of the plot?
Just thinking about those notorious scenes in the story made Ning Chu’s face turn as pale as a ghost.
No matter how hard he resisted, with Wen Yang’s size, one hand could probably pin him down.
If the plot was to unfold as expected, he might just end up needing a card from the proctology department…
Panicking, he scrambled up from the bathtub, not even bothering to dry off, and frantically tried to get dressed. However, as soon as one foot stepped out of the tub onto the slick, moist tiles, he slipped and lost his balance.
“Ah!”
Instinctively yelling, he landed back on the bathtub, his thigh smashing against the edge, leaving a bruise. Gritting his teeth, he inhaled sharply, only to hear Wen Yang anxiously calling from outside.
“What’s wrong?”
The tall figure appeared at the door. Through the glass door, Ning Chu could clearly see his outline.
Thank goodness the glass was fogged up; otherwise, he would’ve been in quite the embarrassing position!
Looking down at his bare self, he quickly hopped back into the bathtub, crossing his legs and rubbing his painful thigh, only poking his head out, vigilantly watching the door as if ready to bolt at a moment’s notice.
“No problem! I’m just taking a shower! Just bumped into something by mistake.”
“Don’t come in! I’ll be out in a minute!”
He wasn’t going to be able to stay at the hotel tonight!
Ning Chu started contemplating options like Internet cafes, 24-hour burger joints, or convenience stores.
Outside, Wen Yang seemed a bit out of it, yawning as he vaguely spotted Ning Chu’s head through the glass door. He mumbled an acknowledgment, not rushing in like a male lead in a romantic drama, and instead turned back toward his bed.
But that slender figure left quite the impression in his mind.
Ning Chu’s figure…
It wasn’t obvious in his usual loose clothes, but just now, the fogged-up glass had showcased Ning Chu’s silhouette: an hourglass waist and perky backside. Apart from an almost flat chest that was downright maddening, he looked almost like a young girl just coming into her own.
Through the mist, one could only see a pale figure, but the obscured view had delivered a unique visual stimulation that piqued his curiosity.
How could a guy have that kind of figure?
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Wen Yang scratched his head, his sluggish, drunken brain struggling to comprehend the reason.
The door swung open.
He immediately discarded his curiosity and hurriedly dashed to the bathroom, not sparing a glance at Ning Chu.
“……”
Ning Chu’s heart raced. He was ready to bolt as soon as the door opened, but lo and behold, Wen Yang headed straight for the toilet.
He glanced back at Wen Yang, feeling a bit more at ease.
Thank goodness, this guy probably had no interest in him.
No weapon drawn yet.
“Did the plot not trigger…?” Ning Chu mumbled as he opened the door, tentatively stepping outside with one foot, still holding on to a sliver of hope.
Fleeing really wasn’t the best option. Sure, the dorm was dangerous too, but he was still a guy, and neither Wen Yang nor Zhang Shaoqing had turned into true protagonists or villains, so he was relatively safe.
But if he ran… God knows what surprises this world could throw at him.
It was all his fault for being such a hardcore LSP back in the day. With tentacles and ghosts in the book, thankfully his taste wasn’t too extreme. If he were an animal lover, he wouldn’t even be able to trust a dog…
Besides, these people seemed proper on the surface, but couples wouldn’t even rent a room for affection, and don’t get him started on the other perverts; the sheer number was definitely not low.
“What were you doing just now? Why wouldn’t you let me in?” Wen Yang yawned, strolling out of the bathroom.
“I was showering! Didn’t you see the toilet door is glass?”
He curiously scanned Ning Chu from head to toe. In his hurry, Ning Chu still had droplets of water on his skin, his handsome face slightly flushed, and his stunning eyes were now filled with caution, like a little wildcat ready to pounce.
“Come on, it’s just guys here. What’s the big deal if you see me?” Wen Yang shook his head helplessly. “Is it necessary to look at me like I’m some kind of pervert?”
“……”
Without hearing Ning Chu’s explanation, he looked at the half-open door and that foot of Ning Chu that had already stepped outside: “Going out to grab something to eat? Bring me back a bottle of Coke.”
As he spoke, he plopped down on the bed, almost dozing off in seconds.
Ning Chu, at this point, slowly pulled back the foot that had ventured outside.
Seems like it’s safe now?
Just scaring himself.
The book never mentioned Wen Yang being interested in crossdressing guys, not to mention there were way better options out there—so many beautiful girls waiting to serve without payment, it wouldn’t even be his turn!
Plus, under his guidance, Wen Yang was still a little innocent virgin…
Ning Chu envisioned how innocent Wen Yang would react if he accidentally stumbled into the bathroom and saw a girl showering. He’d probably bolt in panic!
“Whew…”
“Why’s it so noisy over there?”
Suddenly, the door across opened, and Zhang Shaoqing poked his head out, grinning at the sight of Ning Chu, who hadn’t closed the door yet. “Did Wen Yang have a drunken night cap with you?”
“Get lost!”
“Staying in the room I booked and still so cocky.”
As if I wanted to stay here!
“Hey, how about we go for a massage tomorrow? I’ve already made reservations…”
Ning Chu slammed the door shut with a “bang,” plopping down in a wicker chair, staring blankly at the sleeping Wen Yang on the bed, his mind a jumbled mess.
The drunkenness and that bit of yellow nonsense dissipated in the bath, and he rubbed his temples, unable to shake off that nagging feeling.
Luckily, this double room came with a computer.
Though it might be quite outdated, watching videos or reading articles should help pass the time.
“Fine, I guess I’ll just stay up all night.”
Ning Chu shuffled to the computer, pressed the power button, and rested his chin on his hands, staring at the painfully slow boot-up process.
“Best to head back tomorrow. Even if Shaoqing is unwilling, we still have to go.”
“That guy actually wants to take us for a massage! Is that really a place for proper college students?!”
Besides, massage parlors, whether in novels or reality, are disaster zones!
“Ning Chu, where’s my Coke?”
“Don’t have any!”
“I’ve got a headache…” Wen Yang flipped over on the bed.
Without turning back, Ning Chu fought with the sluggish computer that took a full minute to boot. Once it finally did, he opened the browser, grabbed the headphones nearby, and tossed them away in disgust.
So dirty…
The computer was definitely lacking; loading a webpage took several seconds, and soon a bunch of saved tabs appeared on the browser’s homepage.
“Hmm… horror movies, action movies? The oversight here is really lacking.”
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound at the door. Curious, Ning Chu glanced over to see a small card being slipped under the door.
He got up to pick it up and looked at the words “female college student,” “bunny girl,” and “succubus” on it, twitching his mouth.
They say these things are all scams!
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How could they be offering free stuff so soon…
Back tomorrow with an update; stuck on a plot point.
