Chapter 27: Wearing a Dress
The dormitory area of the school was divided into several sections. Ning Chu's dorm was conveniently close to the teaching buildings and the sports field, making it easy to get to classes but also making it more likely to be disturbed by the school’s broadcasting system.
But this was the girls' dormitory area...
After passing a small park and an artificial lake, it took Ning Chu and Wen Yang about ten minutes to reach Yan Xinya’s dorm building.
"Wen Yang!"
"Ah! Wen Yang!"
A few fangirls’ shouts and squeals echoed from the upper floors.
If the cheers during the sports meet on the field were understandable—since it was a competition—this screaming from the dorm was just plain ridiculous. Did these lovesick girls have no shame?
It was the first time Ning Chu had seen such a scene. She followed the voices and spotted Lin Li, wearing just a small camisole, jumping up and down with her right hand raised, trying to get Wen Yang’s attention.
Of course, if it was Lin Li, that vixen, it was no surprise she had no sense of shame.
Ning Chu’s mouth twitched, and she turned to look at Wen Yang. He was maintaining a serious expression, trying to keep his "male god" composure.
"Enjoying the attention? Why are you pretending to be all serious?"
"It’s alright."
"Hmm?"
Wen Yang immediately backed down, his cool demeanor crumbling as he awkwardly explained, "It’s just a bit embarrassing..."
Before they could chat any further, Yan Xinya came rushing out of the dorm building like a whirlwind.
"Ning Chu!"
"Where’s Lily?"
Ning Chu watched as the wolf-girl ran up to her, grabbing her arm in one swift motion.
"Let’s go!"
"Huh?"
Before she could react, she felt herself being pulled forward, her legs stumbling to keep up as Yan Xinya dragged her into the girls' dormitory.
"What are you doing?!"
"Getting you changed!"
"No, wait!"
Ning Chu, bewildered, tried to stop, but at that moment she realized why people say dogs sometimes walk their owners. She simply couldn’t stop!
Even though her feet were planted firmly on the ground, her body kept sliding forward like she was surfing into the dormitory.
"Wen Yang!"
She quickly turned her head, looking back at Wen Yang, who was just as confused, hoping for some help.
But as they rounded the corner into the hallway, she could only watch helplessly as Wen Yang disappeared from sight. Even though she knew Yan Xinya didn’t mean her any harm, the moment she lost sight of Wen Yang, a wave of panic surged through her heart.
"We’re here!"
Finally, Ning Chu came to a stop. She took a deep breath and looked around.
They were in the hallway of the girls' dormitory on the first floor.
"I’m going back!" she said, feeling increasingly uneasy as she tried to pull her arm away from Yan Xinya’s grip, her eyes darting towards the entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of Wen Yang.
"Not until you change into the dress."
"No, I hate wearing skirts!"
"That’s not going to work~" Yan Xinya hummed with a hint of menace in her voice. "If you don’t hurry up, Wen Yang’s going to get snatched away by some other girl~"
Ning Chu stared at her in shock. "..."
That’s right! Not only could she run into danger without Wen Yang, but Wen Yang might also encounter a plot character without her.
And they were still in the girls' dormitory area, surrounded by buildings full of girls!
Now even more anxious, she urged, "Then hurry up!"
"Change in the dorm~"
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Ning Chu hurriedly entered the dorm room, where Lily, expressionless as always, immediately approached with the dress in hand.
"Take it off!" Yan Xinya said excitedly, closing the door behind them as she moved closer.
"..."
The urgency and panic that had filled Ning Chu were now replaced by a deep sense of embarrassment.
She looked at Lily, then at the excited wolf-girl, and the thought of undressing in front of these two girls made her face flush bright red.
"No, I’ll change in the bathroom..."
She avoided their gazes, her hands instinctively clutching the hem of her jacket.
"What are you so shy about~"
"..."
Seeing Ning Chu’s reluctance, Yan Xinya reluctantly handed her the skirt and blouse. "Fine, but be quick—Wen Yang is waiting."
"Was this Wen Yang’s idea...?"
"No, he just asked me to find a way to get you into this outfit. I was the one who suggested he invite you out—leave the rest to me!"
Her smug expression made it clear she was quite proud of her plan.
Ning Chu couldn’t muster the energy to be angry at the wolf-girl and sighed in frustration. "Alright, alright, I get it."
"Just hurry up~"
Feeling resigned, Ning Chu took the skirt and blouse, pursing her lips as she hurried into the bathroom.
It was said that the bathrooms in girls' dorms often had a strong smell, but Yan Xinya’s dorm was impeccably clean. The tiles on the floor and walls were spotless, even the toilet was pristine.
Of course, it was clear this cleanliness had nothing to do with the rough-around-the-edges Yan Xinya.
Grumbling inwardly, Ning Chu glanced at the skirt.
This wasn’t the first time she’d worn a dress—she’d managed to convince herself easily enough when she had to wear a maid outfit as a waitress. This time, there wasn’t much psychological barrier either.
But there was one problem—the skirt was a bit short.
After putting it on, Ning Chu checked and saw that it left at least half of her thighs exposed.
"I hope it doesn’t ride up..."
"Even if it does, I’m wearing boy shorts underneath..."
With that comforting thought, she felt a bit more at ease.
After putting on the blouse, Ning Chu encountered another issue.
The skirt was low-waisted, so the tattoo on her lower abdomen couldn’t be completely covered, and a faint trace of the design could be seen peeking out.
The blouse was also on the short side. While standing still, it wasn’t a big deal, but if she raised her arms, her belly and the tattoo would be exposed for all to see.
Normally, she wore mid-rise men’s pants, which, even when showing her waist, didn’t reveal the tattoo on her lower abdomen.
"If Wen Yang sees this..."
She tugged at the skirt, but pulling it higher would only expose more of her thighs.
"Are you done? Wen Yang’s about to be snatched away~"
Ning Chu, wearing a worried expression, pushed the door open. "What am I supposed to do about this?"
She pointed to the small bit of tattoo visible above the skirt. "What if Wen Yang notices?"
"It’s just a tiny bit, no big deal~" Yan Xinya gave it a quick glance and then handed Ning Chu a pair of knee-high socks and leg rings. "Here! Put on the socks while I do your hair."
"Are you sure it’s fine?"
"Absolutely! Who’s going to be staring at your belly? And the clothes will cover it, just don’t raise your arms."
"Besides, you’ve got a jacket too!"
The longer Ning Chu was separated from Wen Yang, the more impatient she became to return to him.
She sighed in resignation, accepting the reality. "Fine."
"Such a pretty dress, and you don’t even like wearing it~"
"Hurry up."
Since she’d been transported into this world, Ning Chu hadn’t cut her bangs, which now easily covered her eyes, and the sides of her hair completely hid her ears. Usually, she just parted her hair to the side—it looked a bit sloppy, but it was passable.
Now, with Yan Xinya using hair clips to fix and style her hair, giving it a more feminine look, she increasingly felt like she was back in middle or high school.
"Okay! You look amazing! Right?"
Lily nodded in agreement, her small head bobbing.
Meanwhile, Ning Chu had finished putting on the knee-high socks and leg rings. She looked at herself in the mirror and couldn’t shake the feeling that she looked overly seductive.
Not wanting to think too much about it, she quickly turned around and asked, "Can I go now?"
"Go ahead!"
She rushed out the door.
"Hey! What about your jacket?"
Ning Chu hurriedly ran back, glaring at Yan Xinya as she took the jacket.
"Lily contributed it with love~"
"Thanks!"