471. Basketball Game
To be honest, Ning Chu wasn’t too keen on Wen Yang participating in any school events or competitions.
Even though she had managed to deal with most of the female antagonists who posed a threat to her, there were still a few that had slipped through the cracks, not to mention those enthusiastic little fangirls.
Sure, those fangirls didn’t have the looks or figures of the antagonists, but there were just so many of them! Seeing them trying to flirt with Wen Yang made her feel uneasy!
She would much prefer to keep Wen Yang tucked away like a prized treasure, away from the prying eyes of other women.
Unfortunately, that was just wishful thinking…
Standing at the edge of the indoor basketball court, Ning Chu crossed her arms and watched Wen Yang run around the court, while cheers and excitement buzzed in her ears.
Today was Wen Yang’s first basketball game.
He had only trained for a week, and while his skills were still pretty basic, his nearly six-foot-three stature and star-level good looks made him stand out like a sore thumb on the court. No matter where he went, he attracted a swarm of gazes. Several girls had already gathered, cheering him on.
Tall, handsome, and exuding male hormones while playing ball, Wen Yang was practically a university darling, and there was hardly a girl there who could turn him down.
But Ning Chu was not happy about it.
Though she would never admit it, she held a fierce possessiveness for Wen Yang deep down inside.
He’s MY male protagonist! What do you think you’re doing?
If she were a guy, then at this moment, Wen Yang would be flaunting himself around like a boyfriend, while a bunch of guys would be whistling at her girlfriend.
Thinking about it just made her angrier!
“Ning Chu Jie!” The Magical Girl Qian Qian jogged over, “Lily Jie wants to know if you want some milk tea~”
“No, thanks.”
Yan Xinya was also playing her first match today, just at a nearby basketball court, so a few of their close female friends had come along to support her.
The whole school had only a single class from two to four this afternoon, and with many people having nothing to do, the entire indoor sports arena was packed to the brim. Ning Chu couldn’t even find a place to sit.
“Where’s Wang Jie? I didn’t see him yesterday, and Shao Qing too…”
“Wang Jie took a leave, and Shao Qing… well, he’s probably been taken away by his girlfriend or something.”
“Oh~” Qian Qian nodded knowingly, her gaze glued to Wen Yang on the court, eyes shining as she shouted, “Go! Go! Wow! He scored! Ning Chu! Wen Yang scored!”
Seeing her in a love-struck daze made Ning Chu feel uneasy all over.
After all, Qian Qian was a minor supporting character in the story, sweet-looking and adorable, and she lived right next door! They were always hanging out together…
Even though there was no storyline connection between Qian Qian and Wen Yang, Ning Chu was still on high alert with her, fearing that her home would be stolen away one day.
“Could you go get some milk tea for me and Lily?”
“Huh? But I want to watch the game! Didn’t you say no to milk tea?”
“Regardless, you wouldn’t understand the game anyway, so off you go.”
Forget those random girls I don’t even know! I can’t care less about you!
All you kids do is stare at cute guys instead of focusing on your priorities!
With a pout, Qian Qian dashed outside the gym, while Ning Chu turned to find Lily, who was standing in a corner, engrossed in her mobile phone.
“Aren’t you going to watch Xinya’s game?”
Lily looked up at her, shook her head, and said, “I can’t understand it.”
The two stood side by side, leaning against the wall. Ning Chu continued to watch Wen Yang on the court and asked, “Didn’t we say we’d go to your place for a hot spring for Labor Day? When are we leaving? I need to prepare.”
Lily looked vaguely confused and shook her head again. “I don’t know.”
“……”
“It was Xinya’s plan.”
“Alright then~ So we’re still staying at your place?”
“Uh-huh.”
Ning Chu nudged Lily with her shoulder playfully, “Just make sure you tidy up those little toys this time!”
The Ice Mountain Goddess maintained her blank expression, revealing no hint of embarrassment, only responding softly with, “Mm.”
“Since Xinya and I can turn a blind eye, you don’t want your image to crumble in front of Qian Qian, right? She totally idolizes you.” Ning Chu teased, “You wouldn’t want her to see you differently, would you?”
Lily fiddled with her hair a bit awkwardly and turned away, “I don’t know what she sees in me…”
“Maybe she’s into the cool, aloof big sister type?”
“I’m not.”
“Yeah, you’re just a shy, lecherous old lady.”
“Wen Yang’s being flirted with.”
“!!!”
Only then did Ning Chu react, looking up to see that the basketball game had just ended its first half, and a gaggle of girls were eagerly rushing over with water and towels toward Wen Yang.
She felt a surge of urgency and quickly ditched Lily, racing toward him.
Even if Wen Yang wasn’t likely to be swayed by those girls, she certainly couldn’t just stand by and watch her boyfriend be taken advantage of!
As soon as she stepped out, Ning Chu swiftly intimidated the scheming girls, walking right up to Wen Yang, playfully wrapping her arm around his while grumbling, “Let’s go. What are you standing there for?”
“Nothing much.”
Having just finished the first half, Wen Yang felt a little wobbly on his legs, sweat clinging to his skin as he tugged at his loose basketball jersey, trying to cool himself down.
Ning Chu pulled him to an empty spot on the sidelines, picked up a towel, and wiped the sweat from his face while complaining, “Seriously, I almost got my home stolen! Those bad women are so shameless!”
“I won’t pay attention to them.” Wen Yang smiled as he took the towel back, glancing down, and just a moment later, he noticed the Little Succubus’s face turning bright red. His own succubus radar was starting to pick up some signals.
His expression froze as he pulled away slightly from Ning Chu to avoid being exposed once the second half began.
“What are you hiding from?”
Ning Chu could smell the intensely attractive, heat-packed aura around him, but all she could think about was her grievances: “Every time you catch a ball, they scream; when you score, they’re all acting like it’s a New Year’s celebration! It’s like I’m not even your real girlfriend compared to their hype.”
“Here, drink some water… why do you seem dazed…?”
She quickly realized something was off. Her brow furrowed slightly, and her breathing became heavier.
For a Succubus, that overwhelming male hormone scent was the most intoxicating poison in existence.
Once Ning Chu caught on, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she awkwardly scooted to the opposite end of the bench.
“Why don’t you go hang out with Lily for a bit?” Wen Yang suggested. “I’ll find you after my game.”
“Not a chance! If I leave, those bad women will take the opportunity to swoop in!”
“But if I’m like this… it won’t be easy for me to get back on the court, right?”
Ning Chu followed his gaze and noticed that his baggy shorts weren’t doing a great job of hiding his… uh, excitement, forcing him to bend slightly and cover up with a towel.
If those bad women see this, they’re gonna be drooling.
“This…” Even though Ning Chu knew it was her fault, she still tried to shift the blame, “Why do you look like a stud stallion?”
“Isn’t it all your fault?”
“I’m leaving now! You need to calm down before those vixens take advantage of you!”
