Chapter 13: The Spray!
Initially, after being caught in a private chat with Lily, Ning Chu had no idea how to face Wen Yang. But now, everything had changed.
All her embarrassment had transformed into pure annoyance. Every time she saw Wen Yang, she’d glare at him, then roll her eyes—there was no way she was giving him a friendly face.
Wen Yang, on the other hand, was in an unusually good mood. What had started as a curious test had unexpectedly resulted in his first hand-holding experience with Ning Chu.
A win-win situation, as far as he was concerned.
Throughout the rest of the tutoring session and even on the way back to school in the evening, Wen Yang couldn’t stop smiling. Ning Chu, however, looked utterly defeated, as if life had lost all meaning.
At 7:30 PM, after they had dinner at the cafeteria, the two pushed open the door to their dorm room.
Inside, Wang Jie and Zhang Shaoqing were already back, immersed in a two-player game, their sweet banter filling the entire room.
Weekends in the dorm were usually quiet and peaceful, so the sudden noise made Ning Chu feel a bit out of place.
Hearing the door open, Zhang Shaoqing turned and asked, "Where did you two go on a date?"
"I was tutoring," Wen Yang replied casually. "Ning Chu just tagged along because she was bored."
"Really?" Zhang Shaoqing eyed Wen Yang’s grin. "Then why do you look so smug?"
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Wen Yang quickly composed himself, putting on a serious face. "Is it so wrong to be happy about making money?"
Meanwhile, Ning Chu had already approached Wang Jie, her gaze fixed on the game screen as she quietly asked, "How did things go with your girlfriend?"
"Huh? It was good."
"No problems?"
"What could’ve gone wrong?"
Ning Chu breathed a sigh of relief. Her biggest concern this weekend had been whether Wang Jie would end up as a tragic plot point, but it seemed like everything was going smoothly.
It had to be the outfit she helped him put together! She mentally gave herself a pat on the back, feeling quite pleased as she walked over to her desk.
Now that all the roommates were back, if she ended up triggering the plot and found herself unable to control her urges in front of them...
The consequences would be either social suicide or an uncomfortable situation with her roommates.
If it ever came to that, Ning Chu thought she might as well jump off the balcony and hit the reset button on her life.
If the plot got triggered again, she absolutely had to deal with it on her bed or in some other private spot. She couldn’t bear the thought of losing control in front of all her roommates, even if it meant enduring another punishment from Wen Yang.
Sitting at her computer, Ning Chu rested her chin in her hand, staring blankly at the screen.
She might need to explore those new "accessories" during her shower tonight...
It felt like admitting defeat, like taking the first step toward becoming something she dreaded.
"Hey, Wen Yang! Ning Chu! Wang Jie! Come over here!" Zhang Shaoqing suddenly called out as he finished his game, his voice filled with excitement. "I’ve got something awesome to show you!"
They all glanced at him but continued with their own activities.
"Come on! It’s really something cool!"
"......"
Ning Chu yawned, standing up to grab her change of clothes.
"Ning Chu! Ning Chu!" Zhang Shaoqing waved her over, his expression mysteriously eager. "Come check this out!"
"Stop acting crazy..."
"No, really! It’s a treasure I found at my grandpa’s house!"
His words piqued Ning Chu’s curiosity a little. She turned back to look at Zhang Shaoqing, who was practically glowing with pride, her brow furrowing.
What was this guy up to now?
"Come closer." Zhang Shaoqing beckoned with his left hand, while keeping his right hand hidden behind his back.
Something about this didn’t feel right!
Could it be that Zhang Shaoqing was involved in some kind of plot too?
But the villain’s plotlines only occurred after they turned dark, and this reformed Zhang Shaoqing wasn’t supposed to be involved in anything like that.
Hesitant, Ning Chu stepped closer, only to suddenly see Zhang Shaoqing pull out a small spray bottle and spritz it directly in her face.
“!!!”
No way!
Before she could even react or let out a scream, Ning Chu felt her mind grow foggy, and in the next moment, it was as if she was experiencing sleep paralysis.
Her consciousness was clear, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t move her body!
This was it—the villain’s hypnosis plot!
In the book, the villain had used this little spray bottle to harm countless girls!
Her heart sank to the bottom. She had calculated so much, but she never expected that a reformed Zhang Shaoqing would actually pull something like this on her.
"See, I told you it was a treasure!" Zhang Shaoqing said with a smug grin, crossing one leg over the other. "Now, call me Daddy."
"Daddy," Ning Chu responded in a dull, lifeless voice.
Wen Yang turned around in shock, while Wang Jie looked equally bewildered, clearly not understanding what was happening.
"What’s wrong with Ning Chu?"
"She’s been hypnotized! Now you can make her do anything you want, like..."
Zhang Shaoqing’s grin grew even more wicked. Wen Yang hesitated, then quickly stepped toward him.
"Make Ning Chu play games with us!" Zhang Shaoqing suggested, his tone triumphant.
Wen Yang stopped beside Zhang Shaoqing, leaning nonchalantly against the wardrobe door.
"Man, she always drags us down! Laughs while our team gets destroyed! Goes after random players when she’s supposed to be fighting! Wanders off when we need her! How are we supposed to win like that?"
"Ning Chu! Log in and follow my commands the entire game!"
“......”
In her hypnotized state, Ning Chu walked over to the computer and started the game. Zhang Shaoqing called out to the others, "Come on, log in! What are you waiting for?"
"Is there any side effect? Can she really do anything you tell her to?" Wen Yang asked, his brows furrowed in concern. "How do you wake her up?"
"She’ll snap out of it in three to five minutes. Don’t worry."
Wen Yang couldn’t help but wonder if his thoughts were just too impure, or if Zhang Shaoqing was being too innocent. The first use that had come to mind for him was definitely not making Ning Chu play video games.
Oh, wait. Zhang Shaoqing didn’t know Ning Chu was actually a girl. Never mind...
Wang Jie muttered from the side, "This thing is dangerous. What if it fell into the hands of some pervert?"
"Do I look like a pervert to you?" Zhang Shaoqing pointed at his face.
Glancing at the still-hypnotized Ning Chu, both Wen Yang and Wang Jie nodded in unison.
"Come on! Can’t you have a little more faith in me?"
While they were arguing, Ning Chu suddenly felt herself waking up from the foggy state.
It was as if her soul had returned to her body, and she regained control over her movements. The next moment, fear and panic washed over her, her back drenched in cold sweat.
If Zhang Shaoqing had tried to do something to her just now...
If his prank had gone a step further...
Ning Chu’s face turned pale as she turned around, looking at Zhang Shaoqing with wide, frightened eyes. Her shoulders trembled uncontrollably.
This situation... Even the dorm isn’t safe anymore!
This time, it was just a prank. What if Zhang Shaoqing tried something worse next time?
She tried to flee but knocked over the chair in her panic, drawing everyone’s attention.
Seeing her tear-filled eyes and ashen face, clearly terrified, Wen Yang placed a firm hand on Zhang Shaoqing’s shoulder. "That was too much."
"I didn’t mean to—"
"Apologize," Wang Jie urged, backing Wen Yang up. "You really crossed the line."
Seeing Ning Chu on the verge of tears, Zhang Shaoqing felt a pang of guilt. He gave a sheepish grin, unable to meet anyone’s eyes. "I was just joking... I’m sorry, I’m sorry..."
When Ning Chu didn’t respond, Zhang Shaoqing noticed that her wary gaze remained fixed on the spray bottle in his hand.
"You want it? Fine, spray me with it too." He tossed the hypnosis spray to her with a playful smile. "That way, we’re even."
Ning Chu was stunned, fumbling to catch the small spray bottle as she looked up in disbelief.
Huh? How did the villain’s tool end up in my hands?
Wait a minute, am I the villain?