As the students gradually returned to school, the great machine of campus life began to operate once more.
An ordinary yet lively school life slowly unfolded before Ji Yuenián as she entered her third year.
From Luo Yikang’s side, there was news—not about taking a break from school or switching dorms, but that his flight from Hawaii had been delayed due to a storm. He might be a day or two late returning to school.
But what really bothered Ji Yuenián these past few days, without question, was Jiang Chi.
He kept lingering in front of her, sometimes with no reason at all, tempting her like a devil: “Can’t take it anymore, huh? Come find me on Saturday,” “I’ll give you what you want~,” “My little Yuenián~~”
“Hngngngng!!”
“Aaaah!!!”
“Hng~~ah!!”
Inside the rented room of Secret Base No. 2, sultry sounds echoed throughout the space. On the sofa, a short-haired cool beauty with disheveled clothes and a flushed face was mimicking the actions of that man in her memory with both hands, squeezing those two big soft buns.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with intense desire and confusion, her lips constantly mumbling, letting out moans that would make anyone blush and feel their ears burn.
Soon, a quarter of an hour passed, but even though the cool beauty’s voice was nearly hoarse from moaning, that moist spring—her wellspring—still showed no sign of wetness. That exquisite sensation, ascending step by step to the heavens, was like clouds on the horizon: visible, but unreachable.
“Damn it! Why won’t it come out?!”
“It’s not like I’m frigid or anything!”
“They say women’s orgasms are several times stronger than men’s. I’ve even changed gender, and you still won’t let me enjoy it!!”
Never able to reach what she wanted, Ji Yuenián’s temper flared up instantly. She pulled up her pants while cursing under her breath.
Once the heat faded from her face, Ji Yuenián clutched at her hair in frustrated anger.
Unbearable, unbearable, unbearable.
Having once tasted the most exquisite pleasures the world could offer, now this rough and superficial method of comfort felt like being forced to eat coarse grains—utterly unappetizing.
At this moment, two voices echoed in her mind. One urged her on: Go on, go on~ Go knock on Jiang Chi’s door, he’ll satisfy you~~
The other shouted warnings: You’re a real man! How can a real man lower their pride to beg someone else? If you do, you’ll be no different than those who leave their doors half-open.
Where would her face and masculine dignity go in the future?
The two voices argued endlessly in her head, symbolizing Ji Yuenián’s emotions and rationality: one driven by desire, the other insisting on self-respect.
In the end, Ji Yuenián decided… to go have an iced coffee and cool off first.
*****
“Meow~ Welcome, Master~~”
At the door of the Maid cafe, a maid dressed in cat ears noticed the golden VIP card at Ji Yuenián’s fingertips. Her eyes lit up and she immediately bowed respectfully.
She wore a deep blue long dress, her hair tied with a white ribbon, petite in stature with fair skin and bright, clear eyes. The fluffy cat ears on her head made her look just like a delicate porcelain doll.
Ji Yuenián nodded and walked in at a relaxed pace.
The café’s interior wasn’t overly luxurious, but instead exuded an elegant and vintage charm.
Brown oak floors, rosewood tables and chairs, gentle violin music in the air, and a faint hint of roasted fragrance drifting through.
It was the rich aroma of dark chocolate cake, the slight bitterness of a latte, and the sweet scent of roasted chestnut cake mingling in the air.
“The usual: mousse black forest cake, iced coffee. And get Wan Yi to come over.” Ji Yuenián placed her order, handing the slip back to the cat maid acting as server.
“Certainly, meow~ Master, please wait a moment~~” The cat maid replied sweetly before retreating.
Soon, the mousse black forest cake and iced coffee were delivered to the table by the cat maid, who was followed by another maid—this one wearing a fox mask that concealed her face, making it hard to see her features. Behind her, a large, white, fluffy fox tail swayed. Whether it was clipped or attached, it was impossible to tell.
“So… buy one, get one free?” Ji Yuenián raised an eyebrow at the two maids.
“Master, meow~ Wan Yi-chan isn’t working today, so Daji-chan will accompany you, meow?”
“Alright.” Ji Yuenián nodded. No need for workers to make things difficult for each other.
“Thank you, Master~ Daji-chan, quickly greet our Master~~”
“Greetings, Master~” The girl in the fox mask bowed with a smile.
Ji Yuenián stared at her for a moment, suddenly feeling she looked familiar. But she couldn’t remember where she’d seen her before.
“Master, meow~ is there something dirty on me?” Daji blinked her big, black, glossy eyes.
“No.” Ji Yuenián shook her head, then picked up the iced coffee on the table and took a sip.
It tasted good, very rich and mellow.
Daji soon got to work as well—rubbing her shoulders, kneading her back, massaging—executing a seamless little combo that made Ji Yuenián feel wonderfully comfortable.
Just as Ji Yuenián was about to close her eyes for a nap, a girl’s voice suddenly sounded in her ear.
“Master, meow~ are you a girl?”
Ji Yuenián’s face instantly darkened.
“No.”
“Then what’s this?”
Her finger pointed at Ji Yuenián’s chest, at those two swaying lumps. Since she was just out for coffee, Ji Yuenián had taken off her chest-binding bandages before leaving.
“…Pecs.” Even Ji Yuenián herself didn’t believe it as she said it.
A light chuckle came from behind. Daji, the little maid, covered her mouth: “Right, they’re pecs, meow. But Master~ you’re not wearing a bra out, are you? If they’re that big, some sharp-eyed men will notice, meow.”
“I’m a real man, why would I wear a bra.”
Ji Yuenián kept up her tough talk.
Daji smiled slyly: “Alright, Master meow, you’re a real man But I can tell you’re not in a good mood today. Will you tell Daji about it? Maybe Daji can help, meow”
“Is this the shop’s latest service?”
“Yes, meow~ It’s called ‘Maid’s Loving Comfort.’ With third year starting, the manager was worried that some students might get upset over their exam scores, so we’re offering this new service. You’re a VIP member, Master, so your first time is free, meow~~”
“Meow meow meow~ Master, do you want to try it? Meow~”
To this, Ji Yuenián was silent for a while. She slowly ran her fingers through her short, ear-length hair, scratching her head in frustration, before finally speaking: “I have a friend…”
“He… uh, she’s been troubled by something lately. Her body craves to do something, but her mind refuses. She’s conflicted, she’s in pain.
“Emotionally, she wants it, she wants it every night; rationally, she despises herself, despises her disobedient body…”
“What do you think I… my friend should do?”
The maid gently massaged Ji Yuenián’s fragrant shoulders, thought for a moment, and then spoke a mysterious phrase: “follow your heart o”
“Follow my heart? I’d like to, but right now my heart is just a chaotic mess—torn between extreme desire and stubborn resistance. Forget it, Daji, there’s no way you could understand these complicated feelings of mine…”
Ji Yuenián poured out her words in one breath, ending with a heavy, helpless sigh.
“Actually, I understand~~”
A gentle female voice sounded in her ear. Ji Yuenián heard Daji, the little maid behind her, ask a question in return.
“Old… Master, do you know why I always wear a mask when serving customers?”
“Isn’t it because you’re shy?” Ji Yuenián replied offhandedly.
She knew that many senior and junior students who were a bit short on cash and came from difficult backgrounds would choose to work part-time, and maid cafes paid quickly, the work was simple and not too heavy—a first choice for students trying to support themselves.