Su Nian’s heart tightened when she heard his words but she quickly realized that refusing or showing resistance would be futile.
Besides, the Horned Demon really did provide a lot of money.
It would be better to…
In the next moment, Su Nian nodded repeatedly like a little chick pecking at grain, appearing extremely submissive.
“Mm-hmm! Su Nian understands!” The girl’s voice was sickeningly sweet.
“I’ll do whatever Master tells me to do. I’ll definitely be a good girl and listen!”
Ten thousand gold coins a month!
Translating that into purchasing power, it was a massive fortune equivalent to a hundred million in her previous life!
With that much money, never mind just verbally promising to be good—even… even if he made her do something more excessive, it didn’t seem entirely unacceptable.
Why did she feel like her current self was like some woman being kept by this Horned Demon Bastard?
As soon as that thought popped up, Su Nian’s cheeks couldn’t help but turn slightly hot.
How shameful.
Hmph, even so, she was going to spend this Horned Demon Bastard’s money ruthlessly!
If it had been before, when Su Nian still possessed a bit of masculinity, perhaps she would have hesitated and felt awkward, unwilling to easily accept gifts from others.
But the current Su Nian, after experiencing the tragic defeat at the hands of the Horned Demon and the endless, repeated, humiliating “conquests” every day and night…
That pathetic scrap of masculinity had long since been worn away.
Chu Tian looked at her adorable, money-grubbing appearance and felt quite satisfied.
Only then did he slowly speak and reveal his true “requirement.”
“Tonight is the opening ceremony of the Academy City Winter Festival. According to tradition, there will be a grand parade and a fireworks display in the city tonight.”
Chu Tian’s gaze fell on Su Nian’s exquisite face, which was slightly flushed with excitement, as he continued in a flat voice, “You, come with me.”
Su Nian blinked her watery, sky-blue eyes, and for a moment, she didn’t quite process what he said.
‘Tonight… accompany him… to participate in the parade and fireworks display?’
‘What… What kind of requirement was this?’
This was simply a pie falling from the sky, an unexpected surprise!
According to the usual “rules,” every long night, she had to stay in Shadowmoon Manor without moving an inch.
She had to be ready at any time and place to “serve” the “Horned Demon Lord” before her.
Now, he had actually taken the initiative to suggest taking her out to participate in the Academy City’s grandest celebration?
This was a massive “reward”!
Su Nian’s mind instantly began to calculate rapidly.
Outside, under the watchful eyes of so many people, this Horned Demon Bastard would definitely not do anything excessive to her.
After all, this guy, who was possessive to an almost pathological degree, would absolutely never allow her hidden side—the one that “belonged only to Master”—to be glimpsed by any outsider.
‘Heehee’, she understood the possessiveness of creatures like men all too well!
“Okay!” She agreed almost without hesitation, answering so quickly she nearly interrupted him.
That crisp, pleasant voice was filled with uncontrollable joy and delight, fearing that the Horned Demon Lord might regret his decision in the next second.
In those clear, sky-blue eyes, a light as brilliant as the stars flickered; anticipation and excitement were almost overflowing.
‘The festival tonight should be very lively!’
Seeing her agree so readily, the corner of Chu Tian’s mouth hooked into a nearly imperceptible arc.
From a clothes rack beside him, he took down a garment he had prepared for her long ago.
It wasn’t the kind of lavish performance outfit Su Nian was used to wearing—those extremely luxurious clothes covered in gems and lace for stage effect.
Nor was it the meticulous, dignified, and elegant magic robe she wore as a Magic Tutor.
Instead, it was a thick, pure white plush coat that looked incredibly warm and comfortable.
The style of the coat was simple and elegant.
Its only decoration was a ring of fluffy, soft Snow Fox fur lining the collar and cuffs, which would make the wearer look like a lazy and noble kitten.
Chu Tian had happened to see this coat a few days ago in a boutique clothing store in the city.
He thought the style was quite good, and if Su Nian wore it, she would probably look a bit more like a gentle and approachable girl next door.
Su Nian stared at the plush coat in front of her, slightly stunned.
The style of this garment was completely different from the clothes in her wardrobe.
The entire coat was very wide and thick; it could cover her entire body, reaching down to her ankles.
As an idol, her clothes were mostly gorgeous, dazzling, and unique, whereas the one before her was a style that ordinary girls would wear.
But it was undeniable that it looked very warm and comfortable.
Especially on this cold winter night, just looking at it made one feel warm inside.
Is that it?
Just this small requirement?
However, rhe Horned Demon’s requirements were not over.
He leaned in and whispered a few more words into Su Nian’s ear…
In the next second, the girl’s exquisite face instantly turned bright red.
‘What!’
The Horned Demon Bastard wanted her to wear last night’s rabbit outfit underneath the plush coat?
***
Evening.
The night of the celebration before the official start of the Winter Festival arrived as scheduled.
The streets of Academy City were already a sea of people, crowded shoulder to shoulder.
The air was filled with the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts, the richness of mulled wine, and the sugary scent of the candy paintings in children’s hands.
Multicolored magic lanterns were hung high, decorating the entire city like a dreamlike fairytale world.
The shops on both sides of the street were decked with holly and mistletoe.
Warm yellow light filtered through the windows, spilling onto the damp cobblestone road and reflecting the smiling faces of the passing crowds.
Su Nian wore that brand-new, pure white plush coat, walking through the bustling crowd.
The warm plush wrapped around her slender body, insulating her from the chill of the winter night.
The fluffy, snow-white fur collar made her small face look even more delicate and adorable.
Her sky-blue eyes reflected the brilliant lights around her, as if they held two galaxies within.
Looking like this, she lacked some of the radiant brilliance she had on stage, but gained the charming innocence and purity of an ordinary girl.
The girl tucked her neck into the collar, and with her low-key attire and the excitement of the festival drawing everyone’s gaze, no fans recognized her, giving her a rare moment of peace.
However, the girl’s expression was not quite natural, and her exquisite face was exceptionally flushed.
There was a nearly imperceptible stiffness in her steps, and she moved with extreme caution.
Any unintentional brush from the crowd would cause her body to tense instantly, making her heart skip a beat.
Only Su Nian herself knew what kind of shameful secret was hidden beneath this seemingly warm and pure plush coat.
That black, skin-tight bunny girl outfit made of very little fabric was clinging tightly to every inch of her skin.
What made her even more restless was the plush rabbit tail covered by the coat.
As she walked, it brought wave after wave of both humiliating and foreign sensations.
She stole a glance at the tall figure beside her.
The Horned Demon Bastard had changed into a well-tailored black trench coat.
He stood tall and looked handsome.
He walked right by her side, neither too close nor too far, maintaining a subtle distance.
To onlookers, she and the Horned Demon… looked like a couple out for a stroll at the festival.
‘Ugh… A couple?’
That realization made Su Nian’s cheeks burn even hotter.
She could only bury her face into the soft fur collar, trying to use the fluffy down to hide her glowing face.
Just as the two of them slowly moved forward with the flow of people, admiring the brilliant impromptu performances on both sides of the street, two familiar figures ran toward her in a pleasant surprise.
“Nian!” Amy’s lively and crisp voice was the first to pierce through the clamor of the crowd.