Just after one o’clock, Ning Chu emerged from the subway station.
She had plans for the afternoon to take Zhang Shaoqing to look for a day job, but this time she came prepared, having obtained a list of local day job postings from her mother.
Don’t be fooled by her mom's leisurely routine of watching dramas, playing mahjong, and occasionally going on dates with older guys; it hadn’t always been this way.
Only since Ning Yuan started working to help support the household had her mother “retired” at his suggestion.
“Retired” was in quotes, as her mother had no social security, let alone a pension.
Fun fact: low-level, high-turnover jobs typically don’t provide social benefits. If you’re lucky, a small, compliant company might pay part of it, but there can’t be even a month’s gap in contributions.
“There are so many job listings... Is there a labor shortage because of the New Year?”
Walking toward the urban village, Ning Chu scrolled through the listings, wondering which job might suit Zhang Shaoqing.
It felt like she was his parent... and he was still in his rebellious phase, completely ungrateful.
She sighed. “I can’t even imagine what Shaoqing could actually do.”
Though he wasn’t the spoiled and obnoxious type of rich kid from the news, he was still quite unskilled.
Even handing out flyers was beneath him because of the cold weather; what could he possibly manage?
As she walked down a narrow path through the urban village, Ning Chu paused, her eyes catching sight of an adult shop not far ahead.
She’d been here once before with Wen Yang, and she vaguely remembered they sold gags...
The thought barely formed before she shook her head, quickly dismissing it.
Sure, she felt a bit low-energy today from abstaining, but she didn’t need to go that far for a boost! Her body might belong to Wen Yang, but her mind didn’t need to be enslaved by pleasure.
Otherwise, she might turn into one of those succubi who cried from constant arousal.
Then again, she reminded herself with a sigh, succubi were literally designed to be in a state of perpetual arousal.
“Oh, come on...”
She tried to tear her gaze away from the shop and walked slowly to the bottom of the apartment building, glancing up at Wen Yang’s window. A few pieces of clothing hung on the line.
Just the thought of seeing Wen Yang made her heart race.
Picking up the pace, she headed into the narrow stairway of the building.
When she reached Wen Yang’s apartment door, Ning Chu knocked lightly.
She’d given her key to Zhang Shaoqing, so now she had to knock if she wanted to visit her boyfriend’s place, which meant no more surprise visits.
After a few moments, she heard no response.
“Out, huh?”
She probably should have messaged him to ask.
Wen Yang had zero consideration sometimes – leaving without a single word about his plans.
Pouting, Ning Chu went downstairs to ask the building manager for a spare key.
This was her grandfather’s property, and her mother managed the rent, hiring an auntie to handle the day-to-day. The auntie handed over the last spare key without hesitation.
Opening the door with the spare key, Ning Chu stepped into Wen Yang’s apartment and looked around, surprised at how much tidier it was than before Zhang Shaoqing moved in.
Considering this place was usually their main battleground, it was normal for it to get messy.
She closed the door behind her and habitually went to the wardrobe, taking out some clothes and heading into the bathroom.
Turning on the faucet, as her hair met the warm water, she suddenly paused.
Wait! She wasn’t planning to do anything, so why was she showering?
Well... might as well, she thought, deciding it was a good chance to freshen up and look nice for Wen Yang.
Soon, the bathroom filled with steam, and Ning Chu took her time in the shower, unbothered by the possibility of Wen Yang and Zhang Shaoqing suddenly returning.
It was only a little past one, so they’d probably be out until three.
Besides, she had no trouble showering in a guys’ dorm, as long as she dressed conservatively.
She locked, unlocked, and re-locked the bathroom door a few times to ensure it was secure.
Just then, she heard the sound of the front door opening.
“!!!”
“Ning Chu? Here without letting me know?”
It was only Wen Yang’s footsteps outside, which allowed Ning Chu to exhale in relief.
She lowered the showerhead pressure and replied, “I came to take Shaoqing job hunting. Where is he?”
“He already found one, as a server with meals and lodging included. He’s already working at the shop.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, he’ll be back tonight to pack up. Turns out the shop doesn’t usually take day workers, but with meals and lodging included, he just told the owner he’d dropped out of school, so he’ll stay at least half a year.”
“He says with meals and lodging covered, there’s no need for daily pay. He can live off the cash he has until school starts; whether he gets paid or not doesn’t matter... that’s what Shaoqing said.”
Ning Chu soaked her loofah and poured on some body wash, lathering herself as she chatted with Wen Yang.
But as she washed, her brows knitted slightly.
A familiar feeling stirred within her as a faint heat spread in her lower abdomen, a tingling itch that felt like the tip of a feather brushing her skin, leaving her shivering...
She’d gotten used to this sudden flush of arousal by now, sighing helplessly as her body’s instincts surged up.
After all, Zhang Shaoqing was out working...
The only concern was making noise during the day, and with Wen Yang watching her so closely, there was a certain shyness to it.
Usually, the lights were off...
Ning Chu rinsed off the bubbles and was about to leave the bathroom when a scene she’d nearly forgotten flashed in her mind.
The image of a girl hiding in a boys’ dorm, showering while her roommates were out, and succumbing to her desires in the shower.
But then, the male lead returned early, stumbling upon the girl in the middle of her shower activities. After the initial shock, he cheekily joined her, resulting in them showering together.
Meanwhile, other roommates slowly started returning, and the girl, too embarrassed to make a sound, was still overheard by the antagonist.
From there, it only got steamier, with the girl eventually finding herself caught in an endless cycle of partners...
Oh, no! Could it really be happening here?
The feeling was too familiar...
Sure, it wasn’t a boys’ dorm, but the plot didn’t exactly stick to a specific setting!
And even though she often showered at Wen Yang’s place, she’d never felt such an intense sense of déjà vu, as if her sixth sense was warning her...
Wait, wait, Wen Yang hadn’t barged in! But he did come back unexpectedly early.
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And she definitely wasn’t... well, you know... but her thighs were already pressing together, betraying her, subtly rubbing in a way that defied her mind’s resolve.
The succubus body was hard to resist, and her mind was quickly filling with naughty thoughts.
“Why’d you go so quiet all of a sudden?”
Wen Yang asked, tapping on the bathroom door in curiosity. “You didn’t pass out in there, did you?”
Ning Chu’s eyes widened in horror as the supposedly locked bathroom door swung open with just a light push, as if it had only been slightly ajar all along.
Oh no!
This was really the plot coming true!
Was this destined to happen?