In the bathroom, Ning Chu slipped off her cotton shorts and small tank top, changing into her winter clothes for heading out. Her coat had a thick, fluffy white fur collar, and her tail, hidden under her long pants, could stretch freely beneath the winter coat. Dressed almost entirely in white, she looked pure and innocent in the mirror, but concealed under her winter wear were her silver markings and heart-shaped tail.
She stretched, slipping on her white knitted gloves, and pushed open the bathroom door. She had a plan in mind to deal with the upcoming events, though she wasn’t entirely sure it would work out the way she hoped. Her cheeks burned red as she glanced at Wen Yang, who sat on a chair, looking at her curiously.
"What do you suddenly need to buy?" Wen Yang asked, puzzled as he noticed her blushing face. It’s just shopping—why was she blushing?
"Uh... just come with me," she replied, her face still flushed as she averted her eyes.
Wen Yang scratched his head, stood up, and followed her out. The afternoon in the urban village was quieter than usual, with most residents still at work and few vendors out in the streets. The narrow, somewhat messy streets had few pedestrians.
Ning Chu, out of habit, grabbed Wen Yang’s hand, feeling the warmth of his large hand even through her gloves. Her face retained a soft blush as she nervously kept her eyes down, scanning the shops along the street.
If she remembered correctly, there should be an adult shop nearby. She had seen the sign when she and Wen Yang had gone shopping before.
Wen Yang might mistakenly consume an aphrodisiac at the party, leading to him needing an intense outlet, but she wasn’t keen on being the one to... handle it.
If she were to help him directly, her hands might end up sore, and her jaw dislocated. Worse, if she took it herself, she’d end up a ruined mess. But... an electric cup might do the trick!
As long as the power didn’t go out, it should be able to handle even the most extreme situations. The only thing she worried about was the mixed reviews she’d read online—some loved it, some hated it. But considering Wen Yang was still inexperienced, something like this would surely overwhelm him, right?
Ning Chu suddenly stopped in her tracks, tugging on Wen Yang, who had kept walking.
"Hm? What’s wrong?" Wen Yang asked, confused, scanning the area. Nearby was just a small convenience store. He followed her gaze to a shop with a curtained entrance. Instinctively, he looked up and saw the faded, broken sign that read "Adult Products."
He could feel Ning Chu tighten her grip on his hand, and noticed her face becoming even more flushed.
"Are you tired of the stuff at home already?" he asked, confused. They’d barely used those things, and her reactions had always been pretty intense—she didn’t seem tired of them.
"!!!"
Ning Chu shot him an embarrassed glare before quickly deflating, looking down in embarrassment.
There were still a few passersby around...
If she could, she’d rather order something online or come late at night when no one was around.
But there wasn’t enough time.
A girl going into a place like this! Who knew what the people around would think? Or what the shopkeeper would think?
Even for men, it probably took some guts to go into a place like this!
And in the kind of light novels she’d read, adult stores often popped up in... questionable scenes.
"You go in," she said, ducking behind him and giving him a light shove. "Go on!"
Wen Yang was even more confused. "What do you want to buy? Why not just order it online?"
"A... a cup... for you," she stammered.
"I have a girlfriend. Why would I need something like that?"
He was even more bewildered now, staring at Ning Chu’s increasingly rosy face.
"I... I mean, for when I’m not around."
"Wait...," Wen Yang looked around. A few passersby had already turned their heads, intrigued by their good looks. He felt his face heating up in embarrassment. "We could just order it online... and I’m not even interested."
Ning Chu nudged his back again, urging him. "There’s no time. Just go in already."
Seeing her face turn an even deeper shade of red, Wen Yang decided to drag her into the embarrassment with him. "Nope, we’re going in together."
"..."
She hesitated for a moment before pulling on a hat, grabbing onto Wen Yang’s arm, and lowering her head as they walked toward the store.
It wasn’t out of curiosity or anything inappropriate... She was just trying to avoid the potential disaster the plotline might bring, preventing any girl—or herself—from getting caught in it!
If only the story had specified who had drugged Wen Yang, she wouldn’t have had to go through all this trouble.
They arrived at the entrance, and Wen Yang awkwardly lifted the curtain, peering inside.
He let out a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, there was no shopkeeper in sight—just a few vending machines, like the ones that sold drinks.
He felt Ning Chu loosen her grip on his arm and quickly reached out to catch her before she could run off. "Where are you going? There’s no one in there."
"No one?"
Ning Chu looked up, her curiosity piqued. "Then let’s go in quickly!"
"Why do you sound so excited?"
"Nothing wrong with expanding your horizons!" she retorted, boldly pushing the door open.
As if shopping in a regular store, Ning Chu started exploring the vending machines, occasionally gasping in surprise. "Wow, that’s terrifying!"
"So expensive!"
"What is that even?"
Her exclamations came one after another, her eyes shining with curiosity as her blush grew deeper and deeper. The more she looked, the more flustered she became, but her curiosity kept her moving forward.
Wen Yang, hands in his pockets, nervously followed behind her, his eyes occasionally darting to the items on display. His ears were burning red from the embarrassment.
Even though he had matured into a bit of a "LSP" (lewd senior player), the things in here were still a lot to take in.
Ning Chu, however, had seen worse at Lily’s place.
"Wen Yang, this one," she said, pointing.
"I really don’t need it. I’m not interested."
"It’s the largest size... Um..." She glanced at Wen Yang’s lower half before muttering, "It should fit, right?"
Wen Yang began to wonder if Ning Chu had grown tired of using her hands and mouth.
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Was she planning to brush him off with this in the future?
"Got it!" Ning Chu turned around, proudly handing the large box to Wen Yang, flashing a mischievous yet sweet smile. "A gift from me to you! Enjoy!"
"..."
"Don’t forget to wash it when you get home. It’s a gift from the heart~"
Wen Yang sighed, reluctantly unzipping his coat and stuffing the box with its suggestive imagery inside.
"This was so expensive, and you didn’t even think twice before buying it... Well, since we’re here, why don’t we get this too?" he said, pointing to a set of revealing lingerie.
Ning Chu paused, glancing at what he was pointing to, then quickly shook her head. "No need to waste money. It’s all too expensive."
"I need to head home soon. Be careful at the party tonight," she said, quickly changing the subject. "While I’m not around, make sure you take good care of that thing."
Even if Wen Yang didn’t get drugged at tonight’s gathering, the new toy would help relieve Ning Chu’s workload in the future.
Perfect!