406. Horseplay
It’s a blessing that at least the student council flower twins aren’t in the same class, which means after this meeting, she won’t have to see them for a while.
Ning Chu was pondering whether to consider wrapping up the plot ahead of schedule. If it worked, she wouldn’t have to worry about Wen Yang being lured away by the various shameless tactics of the female supporting characters.
But it also meant she’d need to pull some equally shameless antics on Wen Yang. Was she really going to become the protagonist of this chaotic story…
“Maybe I should wait until Aunt Flo is gone before deciding?”
Ning Chu mumbled to herself as she washed her face, applying a layer of moisturizing cream.
She glanced at the mirror, scrutinizing her own head, and muttered, “Once I wrap up the plot with the flower twins, I’m pretty sure my horns will sprout, right?”
The punishment for derailing the plot had always expedited her bodily developments. It started with cramps, then there were those silver stripes, a tail, and her bust growing more dramatic by the day.
Her figure was now fully ripened; only those yet-to-appear succubus horns were missing.
After showering, applying skincare products, and slipping into a lightweight set of pajamas, Ning Chu stepped out of the bathroom and caught a glimpse of Wen Yang, who was on the sofa memorizing vocabulary. She plopped down at her computer, ready to type.
As always, whenever it was time to write, her mind turned blank—she couldn’t think of a single thing to write.
Thoughts of undermining the flower twins’ plot spun in her mind as she imagined playing games or watching videos, maybe lying in bed playing on her mobile phone, but not a shred of inspiration for her novel popped up.
Lazily, she rested her head on the desk, resting her chin on her arm, but her gaze remained fixated on Wen Yang on the sofa.
This guy typically ignored her when he was seriously studying.
A strange thought suddenly bubbled up in her mind.
Her eyes sparkled with mischief as she scurried over to Wen Yang’s side. “Scoot over, I want to memorize vocabulary too!”
“Huh?”
Wen Yang looked up with a puzzled expression, clearly not expecting Ning Chu to take the initiative to study.
He shifted to make space, which she quickly filled, but the small sofa felt cramped with both of them, their shoulders and behinds almost practically glued together. The scent of her shower gel and shampoo mixed with a whiff of the distinct sweetness of a succubus wafted toward him.
Suddenly, he found it hard to focus on vocabulary.
Ning Chu leaned in curiously, peering at the English textbook in his hands, pretending to study intently while quietly muttering vocabulary.
“How do you pronounce this word?”
“And this one?”
“Ugh, this is tough… I can’t even understand the phonetic symbols.”
The little succubus sighed in frustration, unknowingly leaning closer, her soft curves pressing against Wen Yang’s arm, creating a subtle indentation.
With the air conditioning on, Ning Chu was only wearing thin pajama pants, and through the flimsy fabric, Wen Yang could faintly feel her warmth radiating towards him.
His focus on studying got even more scrambled.
She slyly glanced at Wen Yang, who looked slightly uncomfortable, and swatted away the large hand resting on her waist. “We’re memorizing vocabulary, so keep your hands to yourself.”
“And Aunt Flo hasn’t left yet, so don’t get any funny ideas~,” she added for emphasis.
“I suspect you’re doing this on purpose.”
“Impossible! I’m just studying hard! I need you to help me review for finals!”
Ning Chu patted the textbook, her lips curling into a cunning smile she couldn’t hide.
When a friend suddenly decides to quit smoking, lose weight, or put in the effort to study, she’s the biggest obstacle!
She’ll drag others down with her into the sea of procrastination!
Wen Yang quickly caught on to her plan.
Well, he had nothing to lose anyway…
If it became too bothersome, he could just toss the little succubus onto the bed and treat her to a late-night snack.
“Then you stay on the bed, and don’t cling to me like that.”
“Studying together creates a good atmosphere~”
As she said that, Ning Chu placed her thigh across Wen Yang’s legs, almost sitting on him.
Wen Yang steadied his restless emotions, pushing aside distracting thoughts, and continued to memorize vocabulary amidst the little succubus’s interruptions.
Ning Chu raised an eyebrow, surprised by the seriousness of his face.
She sneaked a glance at his lower half.
Wen Yang had reacted even before she got too close, and now it was more pronounced, yet he continued to study.
As a succubus, she couldn’t let that slide!
After pondering for a moment, her slender fingers discretely began to wander downward.
Wen Yang’s expression froze, his hungry gaze locking on her as if he were a wolf, startling Ning Chu, who quickly said, “Aren’t you supposed to be memorizing words? Focus, or what if the teacher calls on you?”
“How am I supposed to study like this?”
“This is training your willpower,” she said seriously, “How can you let external distractions affect you while studying?”
“……”
Suddenly, her mobile phone rang. Ning Chu yelped, giving up on harassing Wen Yang, and bent down to grab her phone, glancing at the caller ID.
An unknown number?
She answered, and a familiar voice spilled out on the other end.
“Hello? Ning Chu?”
“Grandma?! Why are you calling me?”
“Oh, I heard your mom say you’re growing horns now?”
Ning Chu’s eyes lit up as she nodded excitedly. “Yes! I have so many questions to ask you.”
“Grandma, will my horns look just like yours? Will they be heavy and hurt my neck?”
Her grandma always took her time speaking, with a calm but slow tone, “Essentially, they’ll be similar. They aren’t heavy, don’t worry.”
“Oh, oh~ Ah!”
“What’s wrong?”
Ning Chu suddenly jolted, causing her grandma to jump a little too.
“Nothing! Just a cockroach crawled on my foot… scared me to d*ath.” She replied, twisting to give Wen Yang a fierce look.
If she had known better, she would have walked further away to take the call.
Suddenly poked in her sensitive spot made her think Wen Yang was about to do something while she was on the phone.
It might be thrilling, but if it got out, she wouldn’t be able to hold her head up in front of her grandma ever again!
With a warning glare directed at Wen Yang, Ning Chu tried to stand up and scoot away, only to find her right foot pressed firmly on Wen Yang’s leg.
“Buy more cockroach spray, and remember to throw away the trash…”
Her grandma rambled on from the other end while Ning Chu struggled against Wen Yang.
“By the way, Grandma, will sleeping be uncomfortable after I grow my horns?”
She was now sprawled on the sofa, kicking her legs around randomly toward Wen Yang, but he quickly caught her foot and lifted it high, leaving her helpless.
“No, no, but it might be a bit uncomfortable when lying on your side… what’s going on over there? Why do you sound so winded?”
“Nothing.”
“Oh~ Young people these days~”
Her grandma, also a succubus, let out an understanding sigh.
“I’m really not doing anything! It’s not what you think!”
I’m just messing around with Wen Yang!
Ning Chu, exasperated, struggled again, snatching a cushion from the sofa and flinging it at Wen Yang’s face.
“I’d better hang up now. Don’t let me interrupt you two.”
“No!”
