Volume 1 Chapter 272: Are You Really a Girl?
The late-night mischief ended with Ning Chu in tears after having her tail accidentally squashed.
When she finally opened her eyes, it was already 8 AM the next day.
Yawning, Ning Chu stared lazily at the ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The softness of the bed beneath her made her want to melt right back into sleep.
She didn't feel like moving an inch.
Sometime during the night, the thick quilt had been kicked to the floor.
She turned her head—Yan Xinya was curled up next to her, hugging her big fluffy tail like a pillow, snoring gently.
Her nightgown had ridden up to her waist, blatantly exposing her underwear—clearly not the most peaceful sleeper.
Ning Chu glanced down at herself.
Since it was her first time sharing a bed with other girls, she'd been especially still in her sleep.
Her clothes were still neat and in place.
Though… that nightgown was a bit short…
But whatever. They were all girls here. It's not like anyone else was watching.
She sighed and reached for her phone on the pillow, sending Wen Wen a sticker:
"Good morning, pervert.jpg"
No reply.
Maybe he was still asleep—or getting ready to head to his part-time job.
Ning Chu didn't mind.
She tossed the phone aside, stretched lazily, arching her back like a cat.
"Where's Lily…" she muttered, sitting up and slipping on her coat over her sleepwear. She glanced at the empty spot on the other side of the bed. "Don't tell me she's sneaking off to play with her toys again?"
Knowing Lily… yeah, she was definitely capable of something like that.
The bedroom door had been left ajar, and faint noises filtered in from outside.
Yawning again, Ning Chu slipped on her pink slippers and shuffled out of the bedroom.
When she reached the living room, she immediately spotted Lily in the open kitchen off to the side, wearing an apron and busy preparing breakfast.
"You're up early…"
"Yeah, I'm cooking."
A grocery bag from the supermarket lay on the kitchen floor. Lily must've gotten up early and made a run to buy ingredients.
Ning Chu tiptoed over and perched on a high stool just outside the open kitchen, resting her cheek on one hand and watching Lily work.
"Need help?"
"No."
Seriously… what kind of guy would be lucky enough to marry someone like her?
Elegant in public, hot in private, cold as ice outside, spicy as fire at home. She could handle a boardroom and a kitchen with equal grace.
The only downside was probably how easily she sucked dry her man out…
"What're you making?"
"Hamburgers. Is Xinya awake yet?"
"Nope. Still out like a pig."
"Mm. After we eat, I'll teach you how to do makeup."
Lily finished frying two beef patties, then tossed the buns into the pan to heat. She looked up. "Are you heading back this afternoon or tomorrow?"
"This afternoon."
Staying at Lily's place was comfy, sure, but nothing beat the peace and privacy of her own little apartment.
Just as she said that, Lily suddenly froze.
Her face went stiff. Without changing expression, she carefully put down her utensils. "Can you fry an egg? Just one. Then just assemble the burgers."
"…Huh?"
"Bathroom."
She kept her head down and made a beeline toward the bathroom.
Watching her walk—legs pressed together, stride all awkward and urgent—Ning Chu instantly knew what the succubus was up to.
No doubt it was time for one of those realistic toys hidden in the bathroom cabinet to make its grand appearance…
If there weren't guests in the house, Lily might've just whipped out a little something from a kitchen drawer and—
Ning Chu jumped off the stool and hurried into the kitchen.
She didn't have much experience cooking, and her culinary skills were basically nonexistent. But come on—how hard could frying an egg and stacking a burger be?
Okay… the egg looked kinda ugly…
But she carefully assembled the burger, pressing the bun down with both hands and taking a big bite.
Mmm… not bad~
The beef patties Lily had bought were great quality—thick, juicy, and full of that rich meaty flavor.
She was already starving—before she knew it, the not-so-large burger had disappeared into her stomach in just a few bites. She followed it with a gulp of cold milk and let out a long, satisfied sigh.
Ning Chu washed her hands and jogged over to the bathroom. But just as she reached the door, she noticed it was still tightly shut.
It had been, what, ten minutes already?
Wasn't it said that succubi were sensitive?
If it were her, she would've been done in a few minutes. But Lily… maybe she played too much, built up a resistance or something. Ning Chu had already finished breakfast, and that succubus still hadn't wrapped things up.
Standing at the door, she could faintly make out the teasing, breathy gasps from within—barely audible, but enough to make her ears go red.
The sound alone made her cheeks flush awkwardly. And when she recalled how Lily had teased her last night, she bit her lip, then gently knocked on the door.
The noises inside vanished instantly.
Even through the door, Ning Chu could feel Lily freeze in place, probably looking like a deer caught in headlights.
"Lily~ I need to use the bathroom!"
"…"
"Lily?"
"Use the one in the bedroom."
Her voice remained cool as ever—calm, detached, like always. If someone were to judge her by her voice alone, they'd think she was a poised, elegant beauty who kept everyone at arm's length.
But the things this girl did… were so not elegant.
"Okay~" Ning Chu barely suppressed a giggle as she turned and headed for the bedroom.
Yan Xinya was still fast asleep, now sprawled out in a "大" shape across the bed. Gone was the demure posture from earlier—she was completely unladylike, no shame whatsoever.
Ning Chu gave the wolf girl a passing glance before slipping into the ensuite bathroom.
This one didn't have a shower, just a toilet and sink for basic use. It was much smaller than the main bathroom outside.
Even so… she was jealous.
Back when she was a kid, she had to fight with her brother every day over who got to use the bathroom first. They almost threw hands over it more than once.
And during winter, lying in bed, too lazy to leave the room just to use the bathroom way down the hall…
Yeah. In the future, whether she was renting or buying, it didn't need to be a fancy apartment like Lily's, but at the very least—her bedroom had to come with a private bathroom!
And a bathtub too, if possible~ Being able to soak would be even better.
After she'd taken care of everything and washed up, Lily finally walked into the bedroom.
A faint flush still lingered on her cheeks, and she avoided Ning Chu's gaze as she made her way to the wardrobe. She opened one of the drawers and pulled out a bunch of bottles and cosmetic products.
"I'll teach you how to do makeup."
"Okay!" Ning Chu eagerly leaned over like a curious kitten. "What's the foundation for?"
"Is sunscreen considered makeup too?"
"The last time I tried to follow a makeup tutorial on my own… I turned myself into a ghost…"
Lily sat down at the vanity and pointed at the chair in front of the mirror, motioning for Ning Chu to sit.
"Shouldn't we wake Xinya up?"
"No, she's a pig." Lily replied without hesitation, switching on the vanity light.
She's a husky, actually~
Ning Chu silently corrected her in her heart, but her face remained full of wonder and excitement. "What's that for? I've never seen a mirror with lights!"
The barrage of questions left Lily unsure of where to even begin. To her, most of these things were second nature—things you figured out by trying once or twice.
She pursed her lips and gave Ning Chu a good once-over.
Makeup and skincare were such basic knowledge. Even if your family never taught you, you'd pick it up from classmates growing up, right?
And that waist-length hair of hers—Ning Chu had the nerve to ask if washing it every three days would mean it's dirty…
Lily couldn't help herself.
"…Are you really a girl?"
Ning Chu instinctively straightened up, tension all over her body. "Of course I am!"
"…It doesn't show."