Lin Xiaojue’s entire body shuddered, her fur standing on end like an opossum encountering a hunter. She had just been struck by a powerful wave of killing intent!
“Senior… this, this is the sweater I knitted for you. I hope you like it!”
At the same time, Xia Yao handed over the sweater at an inopportune — yet seemingly perfectly timed — moment. The two of them had unleashed a coordinated combo.
‘But I’m the one being hit by the critical strike!’
‘This Great Lady… is she really glaring at me just because I said a few words to my junior?’
Lin Xiaojue accepted the sweater without changing her expression. ‘It’s better to just be friends with Su Yaqing from now on.’
‘Lovers? Don’t even think about it!’
‘Hmph, beside Su Yaqing, I’m like a little dog who has to check with its owner even just to go for a walk.’
“Um… Senior, does it really not suit your taste?”
Xia Yao’s sickly, pale face clouded over with a frown. The tight grip on Lin Xiaojue’s heart suddenly relaxed.
“I like it! The penguins and whales on the pattern are very cute, Xia Yao. They really suit your personality.”
She pulled the sweater over her body. The collar and chest area were a bit tight. Because her breasts were so large, the sweater was stretched thin, leaving a gap wide enough to fit an index finger.
*Nng…*
‘A f-f-f-finger?!’
An unprecedented sensation came from her chest. Lin Xiaojue covered her mouth to stop herself from making any more sounds.
She pushed Xia Yao’s hand away. That hand was cold and soft. As she regained her senses, she once again met Su Yaqing’s murderous gaze.
**[You Died]**
Even though that line of text didn’t actually appear, Lin Xiaojue instinctively felt the vibe of a Death Ending. Her hands clenched involuntarily.
“Se-se-senior?!”
“Hmm? What?”
Lin Xiaojue released the hand that was slick with sweat. The scent of rose essential oil was quite pleasant — wait, no, that wasn’t the point!
Both of them were blushing for different reasons.
‘Should I just go public with my relationship with Yaqing here? No, no, I don’t plan on being her lover anymore. I have to make her give up. I have to hold out until I transform back!’
“Yaqing, I was just accepting a gift.”
She bowed her head, her tone sounding like someone caught cheating!
“I know. You were just accepting a gift.”
Su Yaqing acted as if she didn’t care, scooping the noodles out of the pot, soaking them in cold water, and then putting them back in.
It was said that this method made the noodles taste better and smoother.
‘If only the words coming from this chef were just as smooth.’
“Xia Yao knitted a sweater and a scarf for you. You’re just accepting them. That’s all. There’s nothing special about it, right?”
She squeezed out a smile — one that didn’t reach her eyes.
“Right, exactly.”
Su Yaqing held all the initiative. Or rather, Lin Xiaojue had handed it over herself.
Feeling a chill down her back, she sat down on the sofa.
‘Is this the pressure of an elite? I only chatted with my junior for a bit, yet I feel like a subordinate caught slacking off on a major project by the boss.’
‘But… it’s also a little bit thrilling?’
‘No, no! I’m definitely not feeling good because she’s jealous. Definitely not.’
Ha.
Lin Xiaojue suddenly understood. This wasn’t because she wanted Su Yaqing to care about her; it was the freedom of friendship released from the shackles of romance!
‘This is all part of the plan!’
***
After dinner, she was no longer trembling. She hummed a song and swaggered into the bathroom.
“Hmph… I won’t be conquered by you. From now on, let’s just be best friends for life. Best. Friends.”
Soaking her body in the water, Lin Xiaojue submerged her head and blew bubbles.
The bathroom in Su Yaqing’s house was huge; calling it a small spa wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
The scent of roses filled the air, and fragrant flower petals floated on the water’s surface.
It was very atmospheric.
‘Speaking of which, I almost got treated like a country bumpkin. Even if a normal person had never seen a bath like this, what’s wrong with being a little surprised?’
Lin Xiaojue hugged her knees and leaned into a corner. Su Yaqing’s mischievous smile echoed in her mind.
‘But Xiaojue, your mouth was wide open back then. You said, “Oh my god! How can there be such a huge private bath in this world? Is this the life of the rich? I’m so shocked to see it in person!” Yes, that’s exactly what you said.’
A voice whispered spookily in her ear.
“I already told you it wasn’t my first time seeing one! Anyone would shout “Wow! A whale!” and get splashed in the face if they saw something this big for the first time, right?”
“Is that so?”
“It’s like seeing a girl with a huge chest, realizing she’s an F-cup, and shouting, “Wow! Your tits are huge!” and then getting glared at, right?”
Exactly! That’s how it is. But isn’t your phrasing a bit too crude? A normal person would say, “Wow, you have a great figure!”
‘Wait… who was I just talking to?’
It took Lin Xiaojue a long time to realize something was wrong. When she turned around, she saw Su Yaqing looking at her with a strange grin.
“You, you, you! When did you get in here? Ge-get out!”
“This is my house.”
Su Yaqing didn’t explain. She opened her arms and walked over.
“Eek — “
Lin Xiaojue instinctively shielded her chest. As she lowered her head in defense, she felt a soft sensation against her forehead.
It seemed… different from what she had imagined?
“Ahem. What are you thinking about, Xiaojue? Don’t tell me you wanted me to hug you that badly?”
“What “hug”?”
What a strange word choice. Weren’t they hugging right now?
“You’re talking like you’re trying to seduce me. Aren’t you afraid I won’t be able to control myself?”
Su Yaqing tilted her head. Strands of hair clung to her angel-like face, making her look even more endearing.
‘If it were anyone else, this would definitely be considered Charm.’
Lin Xiaojue pulled away, staring at Su Yaqing’s face before sitting back against the wall to feel a bit more secure.
“If you really dare to do that, I’ll stay far away from you regardless of whether I change back or not. Forget being lovers; we won’t even be able to be friends.”
“Does Xiaojue really think I’m that kind of person? I’m so sad. My trust level with Xiaojue has suddenly plummeted. I wonder when I’ll have a trust level as high as my net worth.”
Su Yaqing approached with a fake sad expression. Lin Xiaojue scooted back, unknowingly ending up in another corner.
‘Oh no, there’s nowhere to run.’
However, the bath felt too good, and she didn’t have a tub at her own home.
Lin Xiaojue really didn’t want to leave. She had only been in for two minutes; she hadn’t had enough!
‘Anyway, Su Yaqing definitely won’t do anything to me, right?’
‘If she actually dares to, I’ll definitely call the police and let the Magic Department severely punish this disrespectful Great Lady.’
“Ah — ha — “
While she was lost in thought, a pair of slender hands wrapped around her waist.
Before she knew it, Su Yaqing had moved to her side and was staring straight at her.
Her figure was extremely impressive. Her shoulders were somewhat broad but didn’t lose their aesthetic appeal.
Every inch of her skin was meticulously cared for and maintained. Her chest, in particular, carried an air of cold elegance just like her.
Her appearance always reminded people of the Villainess character from an anime.
Well, she actually was a Great Lady. And she did have a bit of a princess vibe.
“You’ve been staring at me for so long. Are you attracted to my body? So Xiaojue does have those kinds of thoughts after all.”
“I don’t! I’m already used to seeing female bodies.”
“Back when you weren’t a woman?”
‘Tsk. She’s not talking straight again, trying to lead me by the nose.’
“You’re so annoying! I’ve been a girl for half a month already. Why wouldn’t I be used to it? Besides, it’s just two lumps of flesh. What’s there to see?”
“But Xiaojue was staring for a long time just now. The body of the Su Group’s Great Lady isn’t something you can see whenever you want. Since you looked for so long, I’m thinking of charging a fee.”
‘Why is this woman’s head filled with nothing but money!’
“Didn’t you look at mine too? Then I’m going to charge you as well! 1,000 per look. Pay up if you have the guts! I’m a woman of my word!”
“You said it.”
Su Yaqing pursed her lips and smiled.
‘Oh no. I fell for it.’