370. The Great Crisis!
The lingerie store is tucked behind the bus stop outside the residential community. It isn’t large, but it’s been around for ages—if memory serves, it was already here when I was in middle school.
Ning Chu held Black Bean’s hand, trailing behind her mother as they stepped inside.
It was just a little shop on the street, not very big, but the walls were plastered with an array of colorful bras and panties that made her head spin.
Black Bean had never seen such a spectacle before, mouth agape, little head craned back: “Wow~ so many!”
“Ah Juan? What brings you here?”
There was only the Boss Lady sitting behind the counter fiddling with her mobile. She stood up with surprise upon seeing Ning Chu’s mother.
“I’m here to buy some bras for my daughter.” Her mom turned with a cheerful smile towards Ning Chu and Black Bean.
“Daughter?”
The Boss Lady had a good rapport with Ning Chu’s mother but had never heard of her having two daughters. She had only heard rumors of two sons.
“Didn’t I mention it before?”
Her mother giggled, pretending to be clueless.
“Honestly, no.” The Boss Lady’s gaze turned to Ning Chu, eyes lighting up, “What a gorgeous little beauty! And this little one is adorable too~”
“Right? She must have inherited my good genes.”
Ning Chu shot her mother’s nape a silent eye-roll.
She could forgive herself for maybe resembling her mom, but Black Bean had cat parents! It was only natural they’d be great!
Having been a woman for some time now, Ning Chu was over her initial awkwardness about lingerie. She wandered to a side wall, examining the hanging items confidently.
She preferred black, but the black lace bras didn’t quite suit her taste. After a few glances, she turned her attention to other styles.
The succubus within her quickly spotted some flirty pieces tucked away in a corner.
Just a glance made her cheeks flush a soft pink; she felt as if she had been jolted, quickly shifting her gaze to avoid lingering.
She couldn’t afford such one-use, high-intensity products, let alone buy them!
“Ning Chu, come over and measure your measurements.”
“Oh~”
Ning Chu obediently walked over, lifting her arms as if she were a doll, allowing the Boss Lady to take her measurements with a soft tape.
She had no idea about her measurements, but judging by the Boss Lady’s gasps, they must have been quite something.
“Between B and C. You should wear a C cup, a bit loose is comfortable.” The Boss Lady gave her professional opinion, then muttered under her breath, “Such a slim waist…”
“Hmm.”
So she still didn’t reach the succubus’s average level!
But wearing a C cup meant she was a C!
“You pick a few sets you like; I’ll help Ning Xin choose something.”
Ning Chu furrowed her brows in annoyance. Most of the lingerie were lace-based, and she had no interest in lace. After much contemplation, she turned to her mother for help.
“Mom, can you pick a few random sets for me? Just something comfortable.”
“Sure.”
She was fearful of her mother pulling a prank. Even when allowing her to choose, she stayed close, guarding like a hawk.
But just a few steps later, her phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated.
At this hour, Wen Yang should be napping. Or is it Zhang Shaoqing?
Navigating her thoughts quickly, Ning Chu pulled out her phone to see it was an old high school classmate.
“Ning Chu, we’ve booked a reunion dinner for the day after tomorrow. Are you coming? It’s fifty per person, and we’ll refund for less.”
“Not going.”
“The old teacher will be there too.”
“Forget it.”
Ning Chu texted her refusal, then looked up to find her mother had already selected her lingerie and was chatting away with the Boss Lady at the counter.
She leaned forward to sneak a peek.
Phew! At least her mom had some sense not to pick something too scandalous…
Although, why was there a hint of disappointment?
“Mom! This one looks good!”
Black Bean’s voice suddenly chimed in from the side. Ning Chu turned to see the little cat holding up a vest with a white cat print, bubbling with excitement: “Let’s get this!”
“Alright, you can set it aside. Any other favorites?”
“Do you have more cats?”
The Boss Lady, charmed by Black Bean’s cuteness, approached and affectionately ruffled her head: “I’ll see what I can find for you.”
“Thank you, Big Sister~”
“What a sweet talker! How about I throw in a pair of socks too?”
Ning Chu’s lips twitched. When did this cat get such high emotional intelligence?
It must be her mother’s influence.
She grumbled internally, but suddenly footsteps echoed from the entrance. Turning her head, her gaze was irresistibly drawn.
Whooa! What a stunning girl!
Is she a succubus too?!
Ning Chu stared for a moment then realized it was a bit rude. Smiling, she nodded and diverted her gaze.
The girl appeared to be married, her youthful looks masking a mature, alluring flair.
Her eyes had a unique shape, slightly upturned at the corners, resembling a fox, with a beauty mark adding to her charm.
She had a hint of baby fat on her cheeks, and when she smiled, dimples appeared, enhancing her captivating smile. Her figure was curvaceous yet fit, with a chest that seemed a size up from what Ning Chu had now.
Whoa! So beautiful! More so than Lily the succubus!
Whether it was her enchanting appearance or her gentle smile, the girl left a strong impression on Ning Chu.
Maybe I should make friends?
But suddenly, a chill ran down her spine, and she stepped back cautiously, eyeing the intriguing bad woman in front of her.
She needed to keep her guard up around such beauties; she almost got charmed just now!
That allure! If it were Wen Yang… he’d definitely crumble!
Since crossing over, this was the first time a woman made Ning Chu feel such a sense of danger!
She had to be a supporting character! Look at her aura—she seemed like someone who’s had a pampered life, probably being pursued by some wealthy love story!
I need to go back and check my novels!
Ning Chu nervously focused on the girl, already brainstorming ways to snag her name.
The girl caught on to her keen interest, looking at her with mild confusion, but not dwelling on it, as she turned to gaze at the lingerie on the wall.
“Hey there, you’re really pretty~”
In a moment of distraction, Black Bean had darted over and was gazing up at the girl with envy in her tone.
Oh no, has Black Bean been ensnared?!
That charm works for everyone! She’s clearly on par with my looks!
Ning Chu’s alarm bells rang louder.
In the future, she needed to keep Wen Yang away from this area. If that flirtatious fox took the initiative to seduce him, she couldn’t even imagine the scene!
“Hm?” The girl looked down, smiling as she gently ruffled Black Bean’s hair, “Little friend, what’s your name?”
“Black, no, Ning Xin!” Black Bean closed her eyes in delight from the affection, purring with satisfaction, “What’s your name, Sister? I have a very handsome brother~”
“I’m An Han.”
The moment she heard that name, Ning Chu’s brain kicked into overdrive, searching her memory for the Little Emperor Wen.
After racking her mental CPU until it overheated, she couldn’t recall ever creating a character by that name.
Shouldn’t she have?
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Maybe she should just throw her in for a cameo!
