Although Ning Chu had only just woken up, she felt utterly drained.
She lay slouched on the couch, staring blankly at the projected TV screen, barely paying attention to the show. She looked like a half-dead fish, unwilling to move even a muscle for what felt like ages.
Despite Yan Xinya’s earlier complaints about how spending an entire day indoors would drive her crazy, she was now the most engrossed in the drama, happily munching on a bag of chips as she watched, completely immersed.
Lili, on the other hand, was leaning against Yan Xinya’s shoulder, playing a mobile game. Occasionally, she’d let out an "ah" and open her mouth for the wolf girl to feed her chips.
"I’m going to the room to play some games."
"Go ahead, go ahead~"
Ning Chu stretched lazily as she got up, heading to Lili’s bedroom. She sat cross-legged on the floor, turned on the gaming console, but as she stared at the game screen, she couldn’t muster any motivation to play.
"This isn’t good..." she muttered to herself, feeling like she was genuinely addicted to something. Her state felt uncomfortably similar to withdrawal symptoms, like quitting smoking or drinking.
But she had only experienced it three times!
Luckily, she was in another city now. Even if she had the urge to go to Wen Yang’s apartment, it would still take her two hours to get there.
But... Lili had a large collection of toys...
Her thoughts immediately began to drift, an irresistible itch rising from deep within her mind. Ning Chu froze for a moment, shaking her head vigorously, trying to refocus on the game.
Suddenly, her phone screen lit up.
It was a message from Wen Yang.
He had worked the night shift yesterday, so when Ning Chu had fallen asleep, he was probably still on duty. He must have just woken up now.
Ning Chu immediately set down the controller and picked up her phone, quickly texting Wen Yang to complain, "It’s all your fault I twisted my ankle yesterday. It hurt so much when I went shopping with them in the afternoon."
"Maybe you should go to the hospital?"
There was no need for that...
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Even though she said it hurt a lot, the pain had actually been quite mild, and by now her ankle was completely healed. It was just an excuse to act cute and get some attention.
Ning Chu hesitated for a moment before deciding to call Wen Yang on video.
A moment later, his upper body appeared on the phone screen, the angle giving her a view of his chiseled abs, those perfectly defined muscles, and the alluring lines of his physique.
Her gaze was instantly drawn in, and she couldn’t help but feel her throat go dry. Her tongue lightly brushed across her lips.
"I’m brushing my teeth. I’ll go pick up Hei Dou around eleven, and then I’ll stop by your place for lunch."
"I’m on the night shift from now on, but I might switch with colleagues occasionally."
"Why aren’t you saying anything?"
Wen Yang glanced down at his phone and saw Ning Chu staring at the screen with a dazed, flushed expression, looking irresistibly seductive.
"N-nothing. I’m just playing a game," Ning Chu stammered, finally snapping out of it and realizing how she must have looked. She blushed furiously and cleared her throat.
She was becoming more and more like a succubus! Just looking at him made her unable to tear her eyes away, practically drooling.
"Just one night, and you’re already desperate?"
Hearing the teasing tone in his voice, she quickly glanced toward the door and hurriedly retorted, "Of course not! Don’t say things like that! If Lili or Yan Xinya overhear, they’ll laugh at me again."
"Alright, alright, I’m off to get breakfast," Wen Yang said with a chuckle.
Afraid she might actually end up impulsively rushing back to Wen Yang’s place, Ning Chu quickly ended the video call and collapsed onto the floor, groaning in frustration.
This was a disaster!
She was a man just a few months ago!
How had she ended up so completely molded to Wen Yang’s preferences? She felt like a perverted, obsessed girl, unable to stop staring at his muscles!
"I think I heard a man’s voice just now!" Yan Xinya suddenly poked her head in from the doorway, her wide wolf ears perked up. She teased, "Why are you lying on the floor? You’ve been out of energy all morning—are you missing Wen Yang?"
"No."
"Then you’re just feeling horny?"
"Absolutely not!"
"You can’t fool my nose~" Yan Xinya said smugly, rubbing her nose.
Damn dog nose!
Ning Chu cursed silently. There really was no hiding anything from Yan Xinya.
She shook off her wandering thoughts, sitting upright to focus on the game, while Yan Xinya cheerfully scooted closer. "Let’s play together!"
"Aren’t you watching your show?"
"The drama’s only got two episodes out!" The wolf girl grumbled in frustration, "I have to wait until tonight for the update, or I’d have to get a subscription!"
"You’re always watching shows, and you won’t even get a subscription?"
"I already have three subscriptions, and I don’t even use that site regularly! Paying for just one show feels like a waste."
Ning Chu didn’t watch dramas herself, but she could somewhat understand Yan Xinya’s frustration.
Glancing at the gaming console, she noticed that Lili had a motion-sensing camera and found a dance game similar to "Just Dance" among the pile of game discs.
This would be perfect.
Yan Xinya loved dance machines, so she should be good at this kind of game. Plus, Ning Chu needed some exercise to tire herself out physically and mentally to stop her wandering thoughts.
Lili soon came into the bedroom from the living room. When she saw the two of them learning dance moves from virtual characters, her interest was piqued. She eagerly sat on the edge of the bed, ready to join in, though her expression remained as cool as ever.
However, Ning Chu had zero dancing skills. The only thing remotely related to dancing she had ever done was school gym exercises.
Her coordination was terrible, and her dance moves were clumsy. After just one song, her heart was racing, and a thin layer of sweat had formed on her forehead.
"You look like a monkey when you dance," Yan Xinya mocked.
Ning Chu shot her a glare and stepped aside. "Lili, your turn. I’m tired."
"Okay."
Sitting on the bed to rest, Ning Chu could feel that her mind had cleared somewhat after the exercise.
It was working!
Just as she thought, the key to avoiding naughty thoughts was to stay busy. As long as she was occupied, she wouldn’t have time to dwell on those urges.
She was feeling relieved when suddenly a familiar heat surged up from deep in her abdomen.
The heat spread through her body like wildfire, making her skin flush, her heartbeat quicken, and her breathing grow more rapid. The unbearable itch, the craving, and the overwhelming sense of emptiness all flooded her senses...
Oh no! Why now?!
Panic and embarrassment washed over her as she glanced up to find Yan Xinya smirking at her knowingly.
"I’m going to the bathroom!" Ning Chu tried to get up, but her waist felt weak and limp, and she couldn’t support herself. Her whole body seemed to lose its strength.
"Lili~ Let’s go back to watching TV," Yan Xinya said, grinning from ear to ear.
Lili turned to look at Ning Chu, concerned. "Are you okay?"
"I-I’m fine..."
Lili blushed slightly, then ran over to the closet, pulling out an unopened large box and placing it on the bed. "Make sure to wash it before use."
"???"
No! That’s not what I need right now!
Ning Chu shot Lili an embarrassed glare, but in her current state, the angry look came off as weak and helpless, her wide, shy eyes only making her seem more inviting.
"We’ll leave you to it~" Yan Xinya and Lili teased as they left the bedroom, closing the door behind them.
Left alone, Ning Chu collapsed onto the bed, panting heavily.
She wondered if Wen Yang had triggered some kind of plot.
But then again, it was about time for her to go into heat.
She struggled to stand, holding onto the wall as she made her way to the en suite bathroom. But after taking just one step, her eyes drifted uncontrollably to the large box sitting on the bed.
Did she really need Lili to be this considerate...?