504. Pranks
“It’s finally over~”
As Ning Chu stepped into her rental apartment, the familiar environment made her feel refreshed. She was suddenly overwhelmed by the fatigue that had accumulated, her limbs turned weak and soft. Without even taking off her clothes and shoes, she fell straight onto the quilt.
She took a deep breath, savoring the faint, elegant scent that belonged to Wen Yang. Rubbing her face against the soft quilt, she let out a strange, little hum, “Ah~ I’m completely wiped out from the past few days! I haven’t been this tired in ages~”
A three-day vacation plus an extra day off meant she had seen her father again at the hot spring beach, but there was hardly any time to soak up the atmosphere. The whirlwind of events left her mentally and physically exhausted.
Going back to school was definitely more comfortable, even though it was a bit boring.
Wen Yang set down the tonics he had brought from his grandfather’s house and playfully smacked Ning Chu’s perky backside. “Get up, it’s time for dinner.”
“I’m so hungry~ It’s almost eight o’clock!”
“Then hurry up and get up to eat!”
“But I’m so tired that I can’t move~ A kiss will help me get up~”
Her usually crisp voice was now soft and sweet. Seeing her pouting on the bed, he leaned down and pecked her smooth cheek.
“Is that better? Don’t let your stomach get hurt.”
“Now that I have some of that tonic in me, I feel energized!”
Ning Chu abruptly sat up and quickly scampered to the sofa, where she dug into the marinated dishes she had brought back.
Wen Yang raised an eyebrow, feeling like there was some intentional double meaning in her words.
There was a marinated food place not far from their apartment, and they often ate there. The aroma was enticing, and the taste was good, albeit a bit pricey.
Ning Chu’s favorites were pig tongues and gluten, while Wen Yang typically polished off the cheaper vegetables she got.
“Do you want some wine?” After a few bites, Ning Chu glanced at the tonic wine they had brought back. “My grandmother says it works wonders.”
“Let’s have a sip.”
Seeing that Wen Yang had fallen for her little scheme, she quickly hid her grin and shoveled a couple of bites of rice into her mouth.
Tonight, I will not let you off the hook!
Wen Yang had been handsy after drinking tonight and then just crashed, leaving her feeling frustrated. Plus, she was teased by her mother and grandmother.
And the worst part? He’d actually touched her backside in front of her mother and grandmother! If she hadn’t reacted quickly, it could have turned into a full-fledged scene!
“Do you want some?”
“I think I’ll pass…” Ning Chu shook her little head vigorously. “That stuff looks disgusting, I can’t handle it.”
Wen Yang didn’t care what was in the drink; he didn’t think it had any real effect either. He snagged a disposable cup from the coffee table, filled it up, took a sip, and grimaced at the odd taste that made him frown.
“Eat something to go with the drink.”
Ning Chu eagerly piled food onto his plate.
This performance had Wen Yang convinced the little succubus was planning to get completely tipsy tonight.
Usually, Ning Chu would at least eat one to three meals a day, but lately, she hadn’t been able to fill her belly… Who was it that said they were going to cut back on such things, again?
“Remember during the winter break, you said you wanted to stop?”
“I didn’t know back then.” Ning Chu replied defiantly, “It’s normal for young people to do it once a day, okay?!”
The more succubus, the better, right?
When she talked about cutting back, she worried about how not letting out desires would harm her body, but more so was terrified of falling into a void of cravings and becoming a truly qualified succubus.
But now she had become that… feeling so unmotivated without the spice of life.
Thinking of this, Ning Chu sighed heavily, “Time flies~ In just four months, it’ll be a whole year.”
In just a year, she had completed her transformation from a normal guy to a competent succubus.
“Yeah, this semester is almost over too.”
Her actions of picking food slowed down a bit. Resting her left hand on her knee, she propped her cheek up and gazed at Wen Yang’s face, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future. “What will our wedding be like?”
Ning Chu rarely thought about such ethereal things, especially since graduation was still over three years away, and so many unexpected things could happen in that time.
Maybe she would break up with Wen Yang, maybe she would be transported to another world, or maybe…
Now that she had become a girl, she was more emotional and more willing to dream about that beautiful future.
“Depends on whether you want an expensive wedding or a free one.”
“Hmm… what about the expensive one?”
“Book a cruise, rent a big park, hire celebrities to sing, invite everyone we know, and one table of food would cost thousands…”
Wen Yang barely finished his sentence before Ning Chu was shaking her head like a rattle drum. “Let’s go with the free option. Just get a certificate and have a few people over for dinner.”
“Really?”
“Really, I’m not into forms and all that hassle.”
Even though she was being more emotional now, Ning Chu was still the same practical girl who hated trouble.
Just thinking about the overwhelming tradition of weddings made her head spin.
“I never thought I would marry a guy…” She absentmindedly tossed a piece of meat into Wen Yang’s bowl and continued, “I figured if I became a girl, I’d probably like girls more.”
“So what changed?”
“Who knew I’d turn into a succubus! It just happens…” Ning Chu kicked Wen Yang lightly. “It’s all your fault!”
“???”
Wen Yang was bewildered by being unexpectedly roped into this debacle, rubbing his nose in confusion.
“So you like me because you’re always being suggestive?”
“Suggest…?” The blunt phrasing made Ning Chu blush. She paused for a moment, then nodded vigorously. “Yes!”
Wen Yang looked at her with an amused expression, causing her cheeks to heat up even more. Annoyed, she shot him a glare. “I’m full now!”
“Not even a little more?”
“No! I’m exhausted.”
Her words clearly extended an invitation to a double date, and despite being a seasoned succubus, she was still incredibly shy.
Wen Yang immediately quickened his eating pace, clearing the remaining marinated dishes and polishing off the wine.
He wasn’t sure if it was just excitement or if the tonic really had kicked in, but he felt great right now and was determined to give Ning Chu a night to remember.
Ning Chu usually spent just about ten minutes in the shower, but this time, she took a full half-hour.
As she emerged from the bathroom in a light, thin tank dress, she felt the fiery gaze of Wen Yang lingering on her.
Gonna get you good~
She intentionally swayed her hips, flicked her tail, and moved gracefully to the mirror to blow-dry her hair.
“Maybe don’t blow-dry?”
Sure enough, Wen Yang soon couldn’t hold back.
“Not drying your hair might give you a headache.”
Ning Chu shrugged off Wen Yang’s concern, watching his increasingly restless state through the mirror, nearly bursting out laughing.
Then she spotted bl**d trickling from his nose.
“Seriously?!”
Is this how you get drunk? He’s only had one cup!
She turned back in shock, and Wen Yang, flustered, tilted his head back, trying to plug his nose with a tissue.
If she let him hold it in tonight, wouldn’t it wreck his health?
“It’s fine, it’s fine,” Wen Yang said, awkwardly waving his hand. “Hurry and dry your hair.”
Ning Chu hesitated, asking, “Hmm… are you really okay?”
“I’m fine.”
“But I’m super sleepy right now.”
“Then just sleep.”
Her eyes darted around mischievously. Once her hair was dry enough, she turned off the lights and plopped down on the bed.
“Good night.”
Ning Chu turned her back, while Wen Yang’s hand froze in mid-air.
“Remember, we said sleep. Don’t disturb me.”
Within half a minute, she was making over-exaggerated soft snores, her breathing steady and even, while her ears perked up, keenly listening to Wen Yang’s movements.
Uncomfortable, huh~
That’s the point!
What do you think you’re tugging on my tail for?
Ning Chu shivered, but kept her eyes shut, pretending to be asleep. However, Wen Yang had already caught on, using his fingers to circle the sensitive spot at the base of her tail.
“Sleeping?”
“……”
“Then I won’t hold back.”
What a pervert!
