Trapped in Paradise (In a Hentai World, as a Trap) - Volume 1 Chapter 171: Gathering

After dawdling in the restroom for half an hour, Ning Chu returned to the dormitory, completely exhausted and sore.

Faced with Yan Xinya and Lin Li’s teasing smiles, she was so ashamed she couldn’t even lift her head.

Even though she’d hidden in the restroom, everyone still knew what had happened…

Sure enough! If she ever had to live in a girls’ dorm again, she would absolutely find one full of normal girls—no beast-eared ones! Otherwise, how could she, a succubus, possibly survive when everything she did was immediately noticed?

“Let’s go!” Yan Xinya threw an arm around Ning Chu’s shoulder. “Succubi are such trouble—can’t even go out for a meal without eating their fill first~”

You’ve got some nerve saying that!

If Wen Yang really ran into that shameless girl on the bus, Ning Chu was certain she’d face her third punishment tonight and would most likely lose control of her mind, even if temporarily.

In the dorm, she could sense when things were off and hide in the restroom. Even if she lost control, she could hold on without worrying about jumping on the first man she saw.

But the wolf girl just had to use her birthday as an excuse to go out for dinner!

Either she embarrassed herself in the dorm or broke down in public and started chasing after men. Of course, Ning Chu chose the former!

Her cheeks were still flushed a deep red, and she was trembling slightly as she leaned against Yan Xinya for support. “Let me catch my breath…”

“You two are something else,” Lin Li commented, holding a small handbag as she leaned against the desk. “Why not just do what other succubi do and give in? Wouldn’t life be easier that way?”

Ning Chu glared at her. “No way!”

Lily nodded her little head in agreement. “Exactly.”

Thinking about it, Ning Chu hadn’t known these girls for very long.

Even though Yan Xinya was the “culprit” behind Ning Chu turning into a girl, this wolf girl was as clingy as a golden retriever. Now, their relationship has grown unexpectedly close.

As for Lily, her situation was almost identical to Ning Chu’s. Just a few days ago, she’d even tried to share her little “toys” with her, and they got along well.

So when they headed out, Ning Chu had Yan Xinya clinging to her left arm and Lily holding her right hand, swinging it back and forth. For the first time since becoming a woman, Ning Chu finally understood what it meant to have “arms full of beauty.”

Too bad their trio looked more like “prison” (姦) than “beauty” (嫐).

Having grown used to interacting with women, Ning Chu felt no emotional stirrings; instead, she just found the two of them a bit annoying.

Walking behind them, Lin Li watched the three’s close-knit dynamic and suddenly felt like an outsider.

The four of them hailed a taxi to a mall half an hour away.

It was the same mall where Ning Chu and Wen Yang had watched a movie together. Wen Yang had even confessed to her in a moment of impulsiveness under Yan Xinya’s instigation.

Nightlife was just beginning, and the commercial district was teeming with people. Ning Chu couldn’t help but feel tense, her nerves on edge as she scanned her surroundings, instinctively inching closer to Yan Xinya.

She should’ve worn Wen Yang’s clothes out.

Clutching the hypnosis spray in her jacket pocket, she glanced at her companions on either side and felt slightly more at ease.

But it was nothing compared to the sense of security Wen Yang’s presence brought.

Yan Xinya was clearly in high spirits, her ears perked up and her tail wagging so much that it occasionally brushed against Ning Chu’s rear.

“Let’s go! Tonight’s expenses are split evenly~”

“Okay.”

“Ning Ning~ what do you feel like eating?”

That nickname…

Ning Chu felt a wave of goosebumps rise on her arm, her scalp tingling.

She just couldn’t get used to being called something like that.

Yan Xinya’s appetite was large, but her family’s financial situation wasn’t great. So, even though she said they’d have a nice meal, she led them into a self-service BBQ restaurant.

The cost was 69 yuan per person, including drinks, desserts, and alcohol.

“What do you guys want to drink?” Yan Xinya asked, bringing a towering stack of meat back to the table.

“Coke, the classic kind.”

“Orange juice.”

“Got it! You guys grill quickly; Lin Li’s brought over a lot too.”

Ning Chu and Lily were in charge of grilling the meat, while Yan Xinya and Lin Li took care of fetching and eating it—a division of labor that was quite efficient.

But Ning Chu wasn’t particularly enthusiastic. She tried to keep a faint smile on her face as she propped her head up with one hand, staring at the sizzling grill. In her mind, Wen Yang’s image kept surfacing uncontrollably.

What was Wen Yang doing now?

Judging by the time, he should still be on the bus, right?

She suddenly found herself missing Wen Yang…

Not the kind of anxiety-driven longing that came from fearing perverts and craving his protection, but a simple, pure wish to see him after just a few hours apart.

There were still three days and four nights to go.

Distracted, she accidentally burned her hand on some splattering oil and quickly pulled back.

“Be careful,” Lily reminded her in a calm tone.

“Mm.”

Ning Chu glanced up at Yan Xinya. The wolf girl was brimming with energy, happily running around the buffet hall and piling their small table high with plates of raw meat. Lin Li, however, had settled down, preferring to start her meal with a plate of fried noodles.

“This should be enough! Is there any cooked meat yet?”

Yan Xinya plopped into her seat, staring eagerly at the grill. “Can we eat this already~?”

“Yeah.”

With Lily’s confirmation, Yan Xinya and Lin Li pounced with their chopsticks, clearing the grill in seconds.

“Ning Chu~ you’re zoning out again! It’s my birthday, be happy!”

“How can she be happy without Wen Yang here?” Lin Li teased with a grin. “Her body’s here to celebrate your birthday, but her heart’s already flown to him~”

Ning Chu’s mouth twitched. “That’s not true.”

“I—”

She wanted to argue, but a burning sensation suddenly flared in her lower abdomen. Her expression changed, and her body stiffened.

As expected! Wen Yang had encountered that flirty vixen from the plot on the bus!

She panicked, glancing around. The BBQ restaurant wasn’t crowded, and she was seated in a booth with high-backed chairs that blocked others’ views.

It should be fine…

The heat building inside her wasn’t too strong; after all, she’d eaten her fill before leaving the dorm.

For once, Ning Chu managed to maintain her composure. Though her posture was overly upright and her cheeks were still flushed, it was a marked improvement compared to before.

That said, if a man were to approach her now and start flirting, it would definitely add fuel to the fire.

Please, no perverts show up right now!

Yan Xinya and Lin Li, however, noticed nothing unusual. Their keen noses had been dulled by the rich aroma of grilled meat, while Lily was entirely focused on the cooking.

On the surface, Ning Chu kept her faint smile and even exchanged a few words with her companions. But inwardly, she was tense, her muscles wound tight and her hand trembling as she held her chopsticks.

At least this time, she’d come prepared.

But with Wen Yang not around, who knew when he might run into another plot character?

All Ning Chu could think about was getting back as soon as possible to avoid any embarrassing situations in public.

Embarrassment was one thing, but she feared someone might try to take advantage of her vulnerability.

“After we finish eating, let’s go to karaoke!”

“!!”