Trapped In Paradise
Volume 3 Chapter 17 / Chapter 522: Home
"Mom! Big Sis is back!"
The moment they entered the apartment, Black Bean excitedly grabbed Ning Chu and dragged her toward the kitchen.
It seemed that every time she came home, their mother would be in the kitchen, preparing a delicious meal for her long-awaited return.
Hearing the commotion, Ning Juan stepped out of the kitchen and smilingly scolded her daughter:
"Look what time it is. Ning Xin was practically about to fall asleep waiting for you."
"It's almost midnight, right?"
"Why are you back so late? Didn't you say your train was at seven? I've reheated the food several times already."
Ning Chu's gaze wandered guiltily as she casually made up an excuse.
"Something came up at school unexpectedly, so I changed my ticket..."
She couldn't exactly tell her mother that she'd suddenly gotten a craving for Wen Yang, could she?
Though, to be fair, that was partly Wen Yang's fault for having so much stamina...
Pulling out a chair and sitting at the dining table, she quickly changed the subject.
"Mom, I'm starving!"
"I'll go heat up the dishes again. Wait a moment."
Only after seeing that her mother wasn't going to press further and had returned to the kitchen did Ning Chu breathe a sigh of relief.
Whether it was because a succubus's appearance wasn't very affected by age, because her mother took excellent care of herself, or perhaps because of the affection she received from Uncle, several years had passed without much visible change.
Aside from a different hairstyle, her mother still looked like a beautiful, mature woman in her twenties. Her curvy figure remained as attractive as ever.
Ning Chu wasn't much different. Her appearance hadn't changed significantly over the years either. Her face still retained a trace of youthful innocence, though the seductive aura she naturally exuded had long since overshadowed that youthful look.
"Big Sis~"
Black Bean came running over noisily and thoughtfully helped set out bowls and chopsticks, arranging everything neatly on the table.
"Why didn't Brother-in-law come back with you?" she asked, tugging on Ning Chu's jacket.
"He has to work and earn money to support me~"
"Oh~"
Black Bean nodded as though she understood.
Then she immediately continued asking questions.
"Big Sis, how long are you staying home this time?"
"Probably a little over ten days? Until after Mom and Uncle get married."
"You used to stay home for so much longer during summer vacation..."
At school, Ning Chu had to deal with Yan Xinya.
At home, she had to deal with Black Bean.
One was like an energetic puppy, the other an overly affectionate kitten. Both were so clingy and lively that she often struggled to keep up with them.
Fortunately, her mother returned with the reheated food and placed it on the table.
Even though it was already late at night, Ning Juan had prepared three dishes for her daughter:
Braised pork ribs, steamed three-eyed crab, and a bowl of sweet taro paste.
Ning Chu split open a crab and handed the half with more roe to the eagerly watching Black Bean, effectively plugging the younger girl's nonstop chatter.
"Mom, where did you put the stuff I mailed back a while ago?"
"It's in the storage room downstairs. Sort through it tomorrow."
"Okay."
"After you're done eating, hurry up and take Ning Xin to bathe and go to bed."
Yawning, Ning Juan headed toward her bedroom.
"If I wake up with wrinkles tomorrow, it'll be your fault for making me stay up late."
"My fault, my fault~"
"Don't forget to clean up after you finish eating."
Only after hearing the bedroom door close did Ning Chu lower her head and begin eating her crab with one hand while chatting with Wen Yang on her phone with the other.
Black Bean stretched her neck, trying to peek at the screen, but Ning Chu quickly noticed.
"Eat your food."
Turning slightly, she blocked the chat history between herself and Wen Yang with her body.
That conversation absolutely wasn't something other people should be reading.
When chatting online, she and Wen Yang were always incredibly uninhibited. Their topics were definitely unsuitable for anyone under eighteen, and if someone expanded those conversations into stories, they could probably produce several R18+ novels.
"Big Sis~ Are we sleeping together tonight?"
"Yeah. Just don't snore and keep me awake."
She glanced at Black Bean and casually pulled out a tissue to wipe the corner of her mouth.
"You're getting older, and you still manage to get food all over your face. You have absolutely no table manners."
"Big Sis is the same."
"I'm only like this at home."
When she was outside, Ning Chu's table manners weren't exactly elegant, but she did eat slowly and chew carefully... Mostly because Wen Yang ate a lot. If she finished too quickly, she'd be left sitting there playing on her phone while waiting for him.
"I eat very ladylike when I'm out too, okay? Otherwise Mom would smack my hand!"
Black Bean's cat tail was always held high like an antenna. The tip swayed lightly, matching her current excitement.
"Big Sis! Mom says I'll definitely grow taller than you someday!"
Why are we talking about this again?!
Having once been a man, Ning Chu had always considered her 160-centimeter height a sore spot.
She clicked her tongue.
"Let's wait until you're actually taller than me before you start bragging. For all you know, you might stop growing tomorrow."
"No way!"
"Even if you do end up taller than me..."
Ning Chu proudly puffed out her chest.
At least she wouldn't be bigger there.
The average cat girl's bust was nowhere near as impressive as a succubus's.
Black Bean glanced at the prominent curves of Ning Chu's chest and turned her head away.
"They're so big... it feels kind of naughty."
"..."
You'll be jealous when you grow up!
Ning Chu silently protested, though she couldn't really argue with the assessment.
Succubi were naturally seductive from head to toe. There wasn't much room for rebuttal.
Being home felt wonderful.
It was relaxing and comforting. She could completely switch off her brain and stop worrying about life's most serious philosophical question: what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Her mother might tease and discipline her, but she would also do her best to cook all of her favorite foods.
Black Bean was noisy, but she was also an adorable and obedient little sidekick.
Even so, Ning Chu still preferred living together with Wen Yang in their rented apartment.
After all, this cozy atmosphere would probably only last about a week. Once that week passed, her mother would start finding fault with everything she did. Forget making her favorite dishes—she'd probably end up eating leftovers from lunch for dinner.
After finishing her meal, Ning Chu stood up and stretched.
Black Bean automatically began clearing away the dishes and cleaning the table.
"I'm going to take a shower first."
"Okay~"
Carrying her phone and suitcase, Ning Chu entered the spare bedroom. She also sent Wen Yang a message.
"I'm going to shower and sleep. We'll talk tomorrow."
"Live-stream the shower?"
She froze for a moment before expressionlessly typing back:
"Are you a pervert?"
"Only for you."
Even though Wen Yang wasn't in front of her, and she was trying to keep a straight face, the suggestion made her cheeks flush red.
At the same time, it sparked a mischievous thought.
So that's something people can do, huh~
Ning Chu listened carefully for any sounds coming from the kitchen or her mother's bedroom. Then she quickly dug out her pajamas from her suitcase and hurried into the bathroom with her phone.
Placing the phone on the bathroom shelf, she hesitated before starting a video call.
A moment later, Wen Yang's face appeared on the screen.
The instant she saw him, another rosy blush spread across her already crimson cheeks.
"You really are a pervert..."
She lowered her voice and reminded him:
"Don't talk. My mom might hear you."
Wen Yang nodded eagerly.
Ning Chu tried to act unconcerned as she began changing clothes.
Despite having bathed together with Wen Yang countless times—and often being carried to the bathroom afterward when she was too exhausted to move—this was the first time he had watched her through a screen.
For some reason, that made her feel even more embarrassed and strangely excited.
Looks like I've finally become a proper succubus...
<+>
Link for character illustration:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IxOucqi87ss3bmqfO9zI2gYiM1Gy8Hz2
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Tn: I updated the story once a day, but if you want to see more chapter of this story ahead of time, please go to my Patreon.
Latest Chapter: Volume 3 Chapter 41 / Chapter 546: Lin Li[1]
Link: https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/trapped-in-164939812?collection=234094[2]
[1] https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/trapped-in-164939812?collection=234094
[2] https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/trapped-in-164939812?collection=234094