Trapped In Paradise
Volume 2 Chapter 204 / Chapter 484: Soaking in the Hot Spring
With everyone outside—whether her boyfriend or her close friends—Ning Chu didn't dare to lose control at a time like this.
She could only press her slender back against the wall, trying her best to suppress the burning, spreading urge. She didn't even dare close her eyes, afraid that if she did, even more inappropriate scenes would flood her mind.
Her legs went weak, no longer able to support her. Sliding down along the wall, she collapsed onto the floor.
The silver markings on her body, usually a pale pink, had turned into an ambiguous deep red. She could no longer feel pain—when she fell, the impact instead transformed into a jolt of stimulation, like an electric current shooting up from her tailbone to her head.
Ning Chu couldn't help but let out a soft, sticky hum through her nose, but she quickly bit her lower lip, swallowing the sound back down.
"Ning Chu? Are you done?"
Lily's cool voice came again from outside.
"Hurry up."
She was clearly just asking if Ning Chu had finished showering and changed into her swimsuit, but in Ning Chu's current state, her mind twisted it into something else entirely.
"Why isn't Ning Chu out yet?"
Yan Xinya's voice came closer, full of confusion.
"She didn't faint in there, did she? Should Wen Yang go check?"
Wen Yang had already set the food on the table. Hearing the wolf girl's suggestion, his expression stiffened, and he quickly refused, "Come eat first. She's just very particular about cleanliness—she always takes a long time showering."
At a time like this, there was no way he'd dare go in. If he did, Ning Chu would probably pounce on him the moment he stepped into the shower room.
He wouldn't mind—but Ning Chu, with her thin skin, would probably never be able to show her face again afterward.
"What are you rushing me for?"
Ning Chu suddenly pulled open the shower room door. She tried to keep a straight face, putting on a slightly annoyed expression—but her cheeks were flushed with a soft, rosy glow, her eyes brimming with a captivating allure.
She didn't dare meet anyone's gaze, stepping out with small, uneasy steps.
Xi Xi let out an excited squeak like a marmot. "Ning Chu, your swimsuit is so bold! Your figure is amazing~"
"My figure isn't any worse than Ning Chu's!" Yan Xinya said while eating, glancing up at her before bursting into laughter. "You really bought a bikini? Still too much fabric, though~"
"Ning Chu, your face is so red."
"..."
Under their gazes, Ning Chu fell silent for a moment. Her eyes darted around, one hand covering the deep V of her chest, the other shielding the markings on her lower abdomen that might be exposed. She stammered, "It's my first time wearing something like this…"
"Got it! Ning Chu is just shy!"
The bikini showed off her figure perfectly—whether it was the fullness of her chest, her slender willow-like waist, or her hips as wide as her shoulders.
Ning Chu could clearly feel the strong envy in Xi Xi and Yan Xinya's gazes, the hint of jealousy and childish competitiveness hidden in Lily's eyes, and Wen Yang's burning stare that felt hot enough to scorch her skin.
As long as no one noticed what had just happened in the shower, it was fine.
Or maybe they had noticed—but having all "read the room," they tacitly chose not to bring it up and embarrass her fragile sense of shame.
It was just that Wen Yang's gaze was a bit too intense, almost tangible as it fell on her skin, making her feel even more uneasy.
Ning Chu let out a small sigh of relief, suppressing the lingering inappropriate thoughts in her mind. Her steps grew a little lighter as she walked over to the dining table.
"Move over, I'll sit with Lily."
"Huh?"
Yan Xinya looked up in confusion. "Not going to sit close with your Wen Yang?"
"..."
Ning Chu wanted to, but she was worried that being too close to a man right now might cause trouble.
"Then I'll sit with Wen Yang~ Don't get jealous, okay?"
It would've been fine if the wolf girl hadn't said that, but the moment she did, Ning Chu's jealousy flared up.
She forced down the sourness in her tone and urged casually, "Hurry up. What would I have to be jealous about?"
"Such a stubborn act~"
Yan Xinya laughed as she stood up and took the empty seat next to Wen Yang. Trying to be considerate, she pulled her chair back a bit to keep some distance from him—but in doing so, ended up pressing against Xi Xi's shoulder instead.
"Xinya, it's too crowded…" Xi Xi complained.
Having known Ning Chu for a while, Yan Xinya knew very well that she had a bit of a jealous streak. She didn't mind Xi Xi's complaint. "Then scoot over a bit too."
The dinner tasted pretty good, but Ning Chu wasn't really paying attention to the food. As she ate, her gaze kept drifting toward Wen Yang.
Right now, there were three girls in front of him, each with their own charm, all wearing swimsuits—but he simply kept his head down, eating. Occasionally, when he looked up, the only time his gaze turned noticeably intense was when he looked at Ning Chu.
Whenever he glanced at Yan Xinya, his eyes would quickly dart away.
Hmm, the hentai protagonist had been trained very successfully~ He was completely shaped to her liking now~
After all, before college, Wen Yang didn't know how to dress and felt somewhat inferior because of his financial situation. He rarely interacted with girls. After entering college, he was quickly "managed" by Ning Chu. Although he was no longer the awkward, stammering virgin who couldn't speak to girls, he still felt instinctively uneasy around others.
Ning Chu nodded in satisfaction.
Too bad today wasn't convenient, otherwise, she'd definitely reward him properly.
She didn't have much of an appetite. After eating just a few bites, she no longer felt hungry. Standing up from the table, she said, "I'm going to soak in the hot spring first, it's a bit cold."
Without waiting for a response, she hurried out to the courtyard. Carefully crouching by the edge of the pool, she tested the water with her hand.
Not bad…
Probably a bit over forty degrees Celsius. Still a little hot, but acceptable.
Squatting by the edge, Ning Chu noticed a faint sulfur-like smell. The water left a slightly slick feeling on her skin, which made her frown a little in distaste.
After only a brief hesitation, she sat down by the edge and slowly lowered her feet into the water, adjusting to the temperature before easing her whole body into the pool.
It really was quite comfortable~
Compared to a normal bath, the buoyancy of the hot spring felt stronger. She could feel it enveloping her from all directions, almost like it was massaging her entire body at once—deeply relaxing.
After soaking for just a short while, her body completely loosened. Her tail floated on the surface of the water, swaying gently as she closed her eyes and let out a soft, content hum.
Her skin, soaked in the hot spring water, felt smoother—almost like her complexion had improved.
"Ning Chu~"
A figure stepped into the water and sat down beside her.
She didn't bother opening her eyes and casually asked, "What is it?"
"Succubi really do have those markings, huh~"
Ning Chu immediately opened her eyes, her hands under the water tugging slightly at her swim shorts.
"I saw a bit of it when you were eating earlier~ Is that what it is? Why do succubi even have something like that?"
"How would I know…" she muttered softly, turning her head away with a blush.
It was just something she casually came up with…
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Link for character illustration:
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