Chapter 008: Tutoring
From now on, whenever Ning Chu had to disrupt the plot, she resolved to hide in bed or the bathroom. That way, no matter how flushed her face got, or even if she couldn't resist taking matters into her own hands, at least the chances of being caught would be smaller.
Strictly controlling Wen Yang to prevent the plot from progressing... She had tried that before, and it hadn’t worked.
The plot always found a way to catch up with her!
Who would have thought that even a seemingly random girl like Yan Xinya could trigger the plot? It had turned Ning Chu completely into a girl and even gained her a new best friend in the process.
After taking a shower and having lunch, Ning Chu looked up at Wen Yang, who was eating instant noodles.
These were the cheap, bulk noodles, with each block costing less than fifty cents, and Wen Yang had even added an egg to his meal.
Since the pay for yesterday’s tutoring session hadn’t come through yet, Wen Yang, with his usual frugal habits, would definitely not pass up on today’s session.
“Wen Yang, how about I go with you today? You said the session would be at the library, right?”
“You want to come too?”
“Yeah, it was inconvenient for me to go when you were tutoring at the student’s house, but today it’s at the library, so it should be fine, right?”
Wen Yang didn’t take long to consider and nodded. “Sure.”
If Ning Chu had been there yesterday when that enthusiastic high school girl approached him, he wouldn’t have been stuck dealing with her for so long.
Having gotten Wen Yang’s approval, Ning Chu’s eyes lit up. She immediately jumped up from her chair, threw on a jacket, and put on her shoes, getting ready to leave in record time.
Being alone in the dorm was unbearable. If Yan Xinya didn’t show up today, the afternoon would be hard to endure.
As much as she enjoyed Yan Xinya’s company, Ning Chu still preferred being with Wen Yang.
When it came to being around girls, she always felt a bit shy and awkward, like a boy, and couldn’t fully relax.
“Are you done eating yet?”
“Hold on, hold on, don’t rush.”
Wen Yang quickly cleaned up his noodle bowl, threw on a light windbreaker, and led the way out of the dorm.
Ning Chu jogged to keep up with Wen Yang’s pace. “Slow down, slow down. Why are you always in such a hurry?”
This guy, with his long legs, always made her jog to keep up with him.
So why haven’t I grown taller yet?
“You seem even shorter now.” Wen Yang glanced down at Ning Chu, walking beside him. “Have you lost weight?”
“Maybe.”
It was probably another change caused by the punishments.
Ning Chu glanced at Wen Yang’s large hand, which could easily palm a basketball, and then looked at her own small, delicate, and soft hand...
So envious~
If only I were still a man.
The temperature had dropped significantly today, with a high of just under 25 degrees Celsius, which wasn’t cold, but enough for many students to start wearing jackets.
They boarded the bus at the school stop, and the bus was only half full.
Ning Chu followed Wen Yang to the back and sat down next to him, feeling both excited and cautious as she looked around.
It had been a long time since she’d left campus.
After scanning the bus, she noticed that the few female passengers were seated at the front, far from her, so she turned her attention to the scenery outside—the mountain road flanked by greenery.
Their school was situated halfway up a mountain, and once they passed the student street comprised of several universities, the road down became a bit bumpy, though the mountain scenery was pleasant.
Suddenly, Ning Chu turned to Wen Yang and asked, “Have you heard anything from Wang Jie?”
“I don’t know. Isn’t he out celebrating his girlfriend’s birthday?”
“No news is good news.”
“Why are you so concerned about him...”
Ning Chu yawned and lazily leaned back in her seat. “Just making conversation.”
Every afternoon, drowsiness would creep up on her.
“I’m going to take a nap. Wake me up when we get there.”
“We’ve got almost two hours to go. Sleep well.”
“Mm.”
Her bare face soon became peaceful and serene as she closed her eyes, leaning her head slightly on the seat back, completely at ease.
Wen Yang put his phone away and turned his gaze to Ning Chu, taking the rare opportunity to study her face.
Her long, slightly curled eyelashes fluttered occasionally, and her body squirmed a bit, searching for a more comfortable position. Her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, indicating that sleeping on the bus was more challenging than she had expected.
But the familiar and safe scent around her deepened her drowsiness.
In less than ten minutes, she was sound asleep.
“Already asleep?”
“She can sleep through anything...”
Wen Yang muttered under his breath. He took off his jacket and draped it over Ning Chu.
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Ning Chu now trusted him completely.
If he wanted to do something, she probably wouldn’t even notice.
The sudden thought filled Wen Yang with guilt, and his breathing became heavier as he hesitated, his gaze locked on her innocent face. But the more he tried to control himself, the more impulsive his thoughts became.
Wen Yang swallowed nervously and slowly reached out his hand, gently placing it on Ning Chu’s hand.
Cool, soft...
He carefully gave it a little squeeze.
The phrase “soft as boneless” might as well have been invented to describe Ning Chu’s hand.
Wen Yang watched Ning Chu’s face nervously, afraid of waking her up.
The bus suddenly made a sharp turn, and as it bumped along, Ning Chu’s body leaned over, her head resting against Wen Yang’s upper arm.
Startled, Wen Yang quickly withdrew his hand, sitting up straight and pretending to look ahead seriously.
“Mm~”
A soft, cat-like sound escaped Ning Chu’s lips. She seemed to mistake Wen Yang’s arm for a pillow, shifting closer and resting her head more comfortably on his bicep.
When his muscles were relaxed, the soft and springy sensation was even better than an ordinary pillow.
“Let me lean on you for a bit.”
Her drowsy voice was so soft it was impossible to refuse.
“Okay.”
Wen Yang froze, not daring to move. The scent of Ning Chu’s sweet, girlish fragrance mixed with the aroma of her shampoo and body wash filled his senses.
He was young, strong, and hadn’t had any kind of release in a long time. Even the slightest bit of intimacy was enough to make him stand at attention, so he pulled the corner of the jacket over himself to cover up.
Ning Chu’s breathing gradually evened out, and Wen Yang’s mischievous thoughts resurfaced.
He carefully grasped her hand again, nervously glancing around, but only saw a fellow passenger on the opposite side of the bus giving him a knowing, amused smile.
The passenger seemed to see this young couple as just another pair of shy lovebirds, clearly thinking they hadn’t been together long.
Wen Yang awkwardly lowered his head, his face flushing.
...
“We’re here. Wake up.”
“Mm?!” Ning Chu jolted awake, her eyes still hazy with sleep. “Where are we?”
“It’s time to get off.”
“Oh, right!”
Seeing Wen Yang already standing in the aisle, she barely had time to stretch before quickly following him.
“That was such a good nap~” Ning Chu yawned lazily once they were off the bus, rubbing her slightly sore shoulders. “I’ve never slept this well in bed...”
“That’s what you get for always playing on your phone before bed.”
Ning Chu looked around at the unfamiliar street. “I don’t think that’s it. Where’s the library?”
“Just ahead.” Wen Yang pointed down the street, where they could already see students gathered at the entrance. “There, that kid is my tutoring student.”
The middle schooler spotted Wen Yang and ran up to greet him excitedly.
“Teacher!”
Then the student turned to Ning Chu, who was standing off to the side, and complained, “Teacher, wasn’t this supposed to be one-on-one tutoring? Why did you bring another student?”
What a little brat!
Can I hit him?!