The lingerie store was located just outside the neighborhood bus stop, a small shop that had been there for years—Ning Chu vaguely remembered it from her middle school days.
Holding Hei Dou’s hand, Ning Chu followed her mother inside.
It was just a small, street-side shop with walls covered in colorful bras and lingerie, making her dizzy from the variety.
Hei Dou, who had never seen such a sight, gaped up, her little head tilted back. "Wow~ so many~"
"Ah Juan? What brings you here?"
The shop owner, a woman who’d been scrolling on her phone behind the counter, perked up in surprise when she saw Ning Chu’s mother.
"Here to buy lingerie for my daughter." Her mother smiled, glancing back at Ning Chu and Hei Dou.
"Daughter?"
The shop owner was familiar with Ning Chu’s mother but had never heard of her having two daughters; she’d only known about two sons.
“Didn’t I mention it before?” Her mother feigned innocence, laughing as she waved off the question.
“Not once.” The shop owner looked Ning Chu over, her eyes lighting up. “What a beautiful young lady! And this little one is adorable too~”
“Of course, they’re my daughters.”
Ning Chu silently rolled her eyes at her mother’s back.
Sure, she might have gotten her looks from her mother, but Hei Dou’s cuteness had nothing to do with her! That credit went to Hei Dou’s cat parents.
After being a woman for some time now, Ning Chu had shed her initial boyish shyness about lingerie, casually walking over to examine the racks on the wall.
Though she liked black, black lace lingerie wasn’t her style. She skimmed over it, her eyes drifting to other designs.
Her succubus instincts quickly led her gaze to a corner display of seductive lingerie.
One look was enough to make her cheeks flush pink, and she quickly looked away, as if she’d been zapped by an electric shock.
No way she could afford those “single-use” pieces designed for “special occasions.”
"Ning Chu, come over so I can measure you."
"Okay~"
Ning Chu obediently walked over, raising her arms like a doll as the shop owner measured her with a soft tape measure.
She didn’t have a clue about her measurements, but from the owner’s sharp intake of breath, she guessed the numbers were... notable.
"Between a B and C, so a C-cup would be best—comfortable with a bit of room," the owner advised, muttering under her breath, "Such a tiny waist too..."
"Hmm."
Still not quite at the average succubus level, huh?
But if she fit a C, then she was a C!
"Pick out a few sets you like. I’ll help Ning Xin with her choices."
Ning Chu frowned, hesitant. Most of the bras had lace, which she wasn’t a fan of, so she finally turned to her mother for help.
"Mom, could you pick out a few for me? As long as they’re comfy, that’s all I care about."
“Sure thing.”
Wary of her mother’s potential for pranks, Ning Chu kept a close eye on her, like guarding against a thief.
But just a few steps in, her phone buzzed in her pocket.
At this hour, Wen Yang should be resting... could it be Zhang Shaoqing?
Running through her contacts in her mind, Ning Chu pulled out her phone and saw a message from an old high school classmate.
“Ning Chu, we’re having a class reunion the day after tomorrow. Are you coming? It’s fifty per person, more or less depending.”
“Not going.”
“Our homeroom teacher will be there too.”
“No thanks.”
She typed out her reply, and when she looked up, her mother had already chosen her lingerie and was chatting with the shop owner at the counter, bagging it up.
She stepped over to take a peek.
Fortunately, her mother had some sense and hadn’t snuck any daring pieces into the mix...
Why did she feel a twinge of disappointment?
"Mom! This one’s so cute!"
Hei Dou’s voice rang out nearby. Ning Chu turned to see her holding a small white tank top with a cat head print, beaming with excitement. “Can I get this one?”
"Of course. Is there anything else you like?"
"Anything with cats?"
The shop owner, charmed by Hei Dou’s adorable expression, walked over, ruffling her head affectionately. "Let me check for you."
“Thanks, big sis~”
Ning Chu’s mouth twitched. Since when did this cat girl get so good at sweet-talking?
It had to be something her mother taught her.
She was grumbling to herself when the sound of footsteps at the entrance drew her attention. She turned, her gaze instinctively fixed on the newcomer.
Wow! What a beautiful girl!
Was she also a succubus?!
Ning Chu eyed the woman for a moment before realizing it was rude and offering a polite nod before looking away.
Judging by her appearance, the woman was probably married—she looked to be around twenty, but her whole aura exuded a mature charm.
She had enchanting almond eyes with elongated, upturned corners, almost like a fox’s, accentuated by a beauty mark near her eye, which only added to her allure.
Her cheeks had a hint of baby fat, and dimples appeared when she smiled, giving her a sweet, innocent look. She was curvy without being plump, her every movement exuding charm, and her bust was even larger than Ning Chu’s.
Wow! So beautiful! Even prettier than Lily, that other succubus!
It wasn’t clear if it was her stunning beauty or the gentle smile, but this woman left a profoundly favorable impression on Ning Chu.
Maybe she should try making friends?
But then, she snapped back to reality, a chill running down her spine as she stepped back, eyeing the woman warily.
She should be cautious around beautiful women like this. Yet she’d almost fallen for her charm just now.
This allure! If Wen Yang were here... he wouldn’t stand a chance, would he?
Since crossing over, this was the first time Ning Chu had ever felt such a strong sense of crisis from a woman!
She had to be a supporting character! That posh aura reeked of some rich-lady side plot!
I’m definitely flipping through my novel when I get back!
Ning Chu kept her guard up, already plotting how she could get this girl’s name.
The woman noticed Ning Chu’s guarded look and glanced at her in mild confusion before shifting her gaze to the racks of lingerie.
"Big sister, you’re so pretty~"
Distracted for a moment, Ning Chu realized that Hei Dou had already wandered over, looking up at the woman with admiration.
Oh no, had Hei Dou already fallen under her charm?!
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An allure that worked on both men and women! And here Ning Chu thought they were about on par in terms of looks!
Ning Chu felt a surge of tension. She’d have to make sure Wen Yang stayed far from this area in the future. If this foxy lady ever went after him, she couldn’t imagine what would happen!
"Hmm?" The woman looked down, smiling warmly as she patted Hei Dou on the head. "What’s your name, little one?"
“Hei—no, Ning Xin!” Hei Dou purred under the petting, eyes half-closed in delight. “Big sister, what’s your name? My brother is super handsome, you know~”
“I’m already married, with two kids.”
“I’m An Han.”
As soon as she heard the name, Ning Chu’s mind immediately started scanning through her own novel’s plotlines.
She racked her brain until it felt like it was overheating, yet still couldn’t recall ever writing about a character by this name.
How was that possible?!