479. Mahjong
A bunch of people crowding into Lily’s boudoir is definitely not the best idea—especially with two big guys in the mix.
So, the game console was relocated to the living room, along with two cabinets full of game discs placed neatly on the TV stand.
With a quick tug on the curtains, a white screen slowly descended from the ceiling, and turning on the projector made the gaming experience feel like something out of a cinema.
Ning Chu was curled up on one side of the sofa, captivated by the gigantic projection screen.
She realized she enjoyed watching gaming livestreams, but now it was live, and she could roast her friend without a shred of guilt! The lively bunch in the living room was enthusiastically directing Zhang Shaoqing and his game choices, making a ruckus.
Qian Qian wasn’t too interested in gaming, sitting alone at the bar, scribbling away with paper and pen… Even though Zhang Shaoqing planned to fund a café near the school for her, that guy was nothing but a hands-off manager.
“Where did Lily run off to?”
“Seems like she’s in the bedroom?”
Sitting nearby, Qixi answered Ning Chu’s question, glancing toward the bedroom.
She could only guess that Lily was busy organizing her… ahem questionable wallpapers and other discovered treasures on her computer…
Before today, she would never have imagined that the aloof Ice Mountain Goddess used 18+ images as her desktop wallpaper.
But then again, as a succubus, it kinda makes sense.
Right next to her was Ning Chu, living her best party life every night!
Ning Chu felt a mix of disappointment and excitement, like when an idol has their public persona crumble.
Just as they were mentioning Lily, the emotionless succubus strolled out of the bedroom. She glanced nervously at Qixi and feigned nonchalance as she sat down gracefully.
Her demeanor still radiated elegance, but the Ice Mountain Goddess image in Qixi’s mind? Well, that ship had sailed.
“Ning Chu Sister…” Qixi scooted closer, her curiosity getting the better of her. Blushing, she whispered, “So, are succubi, like, super… you know, needy in private?”
Ning Chu paused, taking in the lively company around her.
But let’s be honest—it wasn’t just the succubi! Don’t be fooled by Yan Xinya’s vibrant athletic persona or Qian Qian’s composed big-sister vibe. It just happened to be that time of year when things got a little… spicy.
Besides Qixi, all the girls in the room were swimming in suggestive thoughts… Who knows what kind of chaos might unfold tonight.
Thankfully, Wen Yang had already steered clear of trouble, and if Zhang Shaoqing darkened, the night could easily spiral into a mess.
Ning Chu suddenly felt like Qixi was a little lamb in a den of wolves—a disaster just waiting to happen with these girls around.
Better than the plot twist where a tentacle monster almost turned her into fertilizer, that’s for sure…
Ning Chu felt her slight guilt washing away.
“Well, it’s normal, right?” After careful consideration, she said, half-embarrassed yet firm, “That’s just human nature!”
“……”
Qixi barely whispered a response, curling her legs up under her to hide her flushed face, her round eyes darting around at the other girls in the room, who knows what thoughts were brewing in her mind?
Her upbringing had been quite conservative; despite her poor grades making her family reconsider her life choices, she still had little understanding of the more… adult things.
Ever since she met Ning Chu, it was like a whole new world had opened up for her!
“Wen Yang, want to go out and explore this afternoon?”
“Sure!”
Wen Yang perked up immediately, agreeing while holding the game controller.
Qian Qian’s face lit up as she turned to Zhang Shaoqing, “Shao Qing, how about we go out too?”
“Don’t!” Zhang Shaoqing lamented with exaggerated resistance, shaking his head. “I’m exhausted! All I want to do is lay on the sofa and game! Please don’t drag me out shopping!”
“There’s nothing to shop for anyway; you just need someone to carry the bags!”
Qian Qian sighed helplessly, muttering under her breath, “Look at other boyfriends…”
No comparison, no hurt! Just look at Wen Yang’s obedient demeanor; she couldn’t believe Ning Chu hadn’t put him through the wringer last night—probably worse than she had, given how much fun he seemed.
But Wen Yang was still full of energy, completely at Ning Chu’s service.
“Lily, Xinya, we’re heading out first!”
With a cheerful wave at the others, Ning Chu leaped off the sofa and dashed toward the entryway in her slippers.
Wen Yang quickly followed, “I’ll grab your sneakers, don’t wear those high heels!”
“Good, I don’t want to either; my feet are killing me.”
He turned and disappeared into the guest room to dig through his bag for the sneakers Ning Chu had brought.
Meanwhile, Ning Chu paused, looking back at Qian Qian’s slender legs wrapped in sheer black stockings, “Qian Qian, I see you wear high heels every day…”
“Yeah, I’m used to it.”
Qian Qian smiled encouragingly. “High heels aren’t the best for your feet; too much can cause deformities.”
“I know…”
Ning Chu had a fleeting idea—she wanted to wear heels to look taller, not just to not feel small next to Wen Yang, but also to show off her five-foot-six stature to Lily, a pain point she carried deep down.
Still, she didn’t want her cute, delicate feet—perfect for foot fetishists—to become deformed!
“Ning Chu, we’re off!”
Wen Yang returned with a pair of sneakers wrapped in a plastic bag.
“Let’s roll! First, we’ll check out the Walking Street!”
Ning Chu, ecstatic, tugged his arm toward the entryway. “The snacks here are amazing! I went with Lily once!”
“Forget your best friend as soon as you get a boyfriend, huh?” Yan Xinya remarked, glancing at the duo departing, “What about playing mahjong?”
As soon as Lily, who was embarrassed by her wallpaper revelations, heard this, she snapped her head up and quickly bustled to open a cabinet, grabbing a large box of mahjong and plopping it down in the living room with a “thud.”
“Anyone else want to join? Need two more players!” the Wolf Girl called out, “Qian Qian?”
Feeling intrigued, Qian Qian set down her papers and wagged her fluffy cat tail over.
“Qixi?”
“Uh? I don’t know how to play…” Qixi looked bewildered at Yan Xinya, “I’ve never played before.”
“It’s fine, you’ll learn fast! It’s really simple!”
Lily was already off to another corner, dragging out a sturdy folding table like a strongman—who knew she had it in her?
“How about a little incentive?!” Yan Xinya suggested. “Otherwise, it’s just not thrilling!”
Qian Qian nodded eagerly, “How about ten cents a round?”
“Even a penny is still gambling~ That’ll lead Qixi astray—she’s still underage!”
A neutral voice drifted in from nowhere: “Loser strips?”
“……”
The room fell into silence as everyone exchanged glances before, with unspoken agreement, turning toward Lily, while Qixi underestimated the situation and lagged behind.
Zhang Shaoqing perked up, looking expectantly at them, only to get shot down by a fierce glare from Qian Qian.
Lily’s expression was as blank as ever, as if the suggestion had never happened. She was busy setting up the folding table, pointing toward the cabinet in the entryway: “There are chairs in the cabinet.”
“Honestly, a ten-cent game is probably best for Qixi…” Yan Xinya muttered under her breath.
