Chapter 318. Crying and Complaining
After casually grabbing a bite at a Sha County snack stand, Wen Yang aimlessly strolled around the vicinity of his rental apartment.
This area was a village within the city, where the narrow roads were so slim that one had to turn sideways to squeeze through. The main road barely accommodated two lanes, and the street vendors occupied part of it, causing vehicles to crawl slowly, often slower than a pedestrian.
He mentally marked down the locations of nearby restaurants and convenience stores, found two bus stops outside the village, and then started searching for shops with job postings along the main road.
Wen Yang wasn’t picky about work; he could accept physical labor or service jobs, but alas, being in unfamiliar territory and lacking an electric bike meant that delivering food wasn’t a viable option.
Although this was a provincial capital, the salaries here were far from high — a regular waiter only made over three thousand a month. Glancing at job recruitment apps, he found that high-paying positions earning over ten thousand were scarce, yet real estate advertisements showed listings starting from twenty to thirty thousand.
He felt a wave of despair; there were no elders at home to rely on, everything depended on him. Buying a house would take at least ten to twenty years.
By then, who knows what the housing market would look like?
How could he even think about marrying Ning Chu in such circumstances?
Perhaps due to his childhood of being alone and unsupported, Wen Yang had a habit of thinking further ahead, compounded by his future mother-in-law’s skepticism, which made him unconsciously pile on the pressure.
His thoughts were a jumble until his vibrating phone snapped him back to reality.
Looking down, he saw a message from the Little Demoness.
“Wen Yang, stop job hunting, get back to the apartment, urgent matter.”
Though it didn’t include any emojis, Wen Yang could sense Ning Chu’s urgency from the text.
“What happened?” He was taken aback. “Did you have a fight with your family?”
That can’t be right! It’s only been less than two hours, hasn’t it?
His mood shifted with Ning Chu’s message, bringing a wave of anxiety that made him abandon further speculation and dash back towards the apartment, while firing off a message to Ning Chu: “What’s wrong? What happened?”
“You’ll find out when you get here. I’m taking a taxi to see you.”
Oh no! Something serious must have happened!
If she didn’t want to say it and was in such a hurry to come see him, it seemed like she would burst into tears as soon as they met.
In his aimless quest for work, Wen Yang had unknowingly wandered quite far, and it took him a good twenty minutes to sprint back downstairs.
Catching his breath at the stairwell, he took two steps at a time up the stairs. Just as he reached the cramped corridor, he spotted her petite figure standing at the end.
Under the corridor lights, he could clearly see Ning Chu’s anxious pacing.
“What’s up?”
Wen Yang quickened his pace.
Ning Chu paused, glanced back, and shot him an exasperated look. “Why are you so slow?”
“I ran all the way back! You’re the one who’s too fast!”
“I took a taxi.”
It was freezing winter, yet Wen Yang was dripping with sweat. He unlocked the door with his keys, his gaze scanning Ning Chu’s expression.
Her cheeks were slightly flushed from the cold, and her brow didn’t display any anger, suggesting it wasn’t a family quarrel.
Instead, her eyes shimmered with a hint of something faintly pink…
As soon as they entered, Ning Chu eagerly closed the door, plopped down on the bed, and fell into an awkward situation.
Only moments ago, she had been all hot and bothered, filled with racy thoughts that made her unable to control her actions.
But now, with a clear head…
“What’s the rush?”
Wen Yang stood in front of her, looking a bit tense.
“Nothing much.” Ning Chu’s face turned bright red in an instant, and she lowered her head, nervously fiddling with the hem of her shirt. “Uh… I just missed you.”
She simply couldn’t say it out loud!
Without any intoxicants, she was a very reserved Succubus!
Usually, it was Wen Yang who made the advances!
Seeing her bashfulness, he turned toward the bathroom, chuckling helplessly. “Really nothing? I’m just going to take a shower; I’m all sweaty.”
“Yeah, go ahead.”
“If you have something to say, don’t hold back.”
“Mm-hmm~ I got it.”
As Wen Yang disappeared into the bathroom amid the sound of rushing water, Ning Chu sighed in relief. She kicked off her shoes, sat on the edge of the bed, and softly patted her flushed cheeks, muttering to herself, “That was so reckless!”
“It should just be a normal physiological response, not because of anything in the plot…”
Besides the extra penalty from the plot leading to cravings, her Succubus physiology would sometimes make her crave within three days, leaving her vexed.
If it weren’t for Wen Yang being so honest, she’d have long given in.
Listening to the shower, images of Wen Yang bathing popped into her mind, and soon her focus on his sturdy body, rough fingers, and that ‘unappetizing’ baguette made her breath start to feel heavier.
Oh no, oh no! This is really pushing me toward succumbing to my femininity!
She tried to shake off the thoughts, but there was a faint scent of sweat lingering in the air—pleasant, but it was steadily making her cheeks burn hotter.
Between breaths, she captured the strong aroma of masculinity. With her underbelly still simmering from the earlier cravings, just a whiff of that male scent had her body responding.
It’s fine, having a child is the real femininity—I’m still far from that!
The bathroom door creaked open.
Wen Yang stepped out in loose shorts, water still dripping from his sun-kissed skin. His broad muscled arms, coupled with a strong chest, made him look comforting and robust with a trim waist and a visibly defined six-pack, enhancing his V-shaped torso.
Upon seeing that impressive physique, Ning Chu’s knees felt weak.
She couldn’t help but glance down, only to be startled back to her senses.
Though she had seen it countless times, both in reality and her dreams, she still felt apprehensive about Wen Yang’s… ‘weapon.’
Wouldn’t her petite frame end up skewered like a meat skewer?
“What’s the deal? Your message nearly gave me a heart attack.”
Wen Yang sat down beside her, causing her to fidget and scoot away awkwardly.
“Is the Little Demoness running a fever?”
“Who do you think I am, you pervert? Ugh! Am I that kind of person?”
Ning Chu’s face flushed a deeper pink, embarrassed by the direct tease, she sneaked a glance at Wen Yang’s impressive build while nervously squeezing her legs together.
Seeing her reaction, Wen Yang finally understood.
“You’ve never been this lewd before! You used to be so innocent!”
After a moment of contemplation regarding Ning Chu’s complaint, he replied earnestly, “I only act this way with girls I like; I have no interest in any other girls.”
“Pfft~ I don’t believe that!”
“I’m being good right now,” Wen Yang said with confidence. “If you have any requests, just say the word, I can help you with anything.”
“Say it out loud…”
“Mm.”
Ning Chu turned her head away to look at the mottled wall, hesitantly reaching out to grasp Wen Yang’s wrist.
In the broad daylight… most of their antics happened at night when the lights were off.
Her sense of shame ballooned, her mind slightly spinning from the intensity.
“If nothing’s wrong, can I take an afternoon nap?”
“Just know how to bully me…” Ning Chu took a deep breath, directly grabbing Wen Yang’s hand and pressing it against her thigh. “Help me… just help me out.”
“What? Help you do what?”
“You’ve crossed the line!”
After Ning Chu punched him on the arm, Wen Yang hurriedly offered his assistance.
Looks like she’s really going to cry about it…
And it’s quite a tragic one at that…
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