Trapped in Paradise (In a Hentai World, as a Trap)

“Champion! I’m just too strong!”

Yan Xinya’s ears perked up high, and her tail was wagging like a propeller. Her triumphant demeanor made her look as though she had won an Olympic gold medal.

“Today, it’s my treat! We’re having a feast!”

Ning Chu rested her chin on one hand as she leaned against the cafeteria’s long table, glancing at the so-called “feast” on the table.

Four trays, filled to the brim with various meats and vegetables, were all quick-serve dishes. The entire meal added up to less than sixty yuan.

“So stingy,” Lily muttered softly, cradling her small bowl.

“I’m still stingy? The prize money wasn’t that much, okay~” Yan Xinya looked conflicted, as though she was making a decision that betrayed her ancestors. “Alright, how about this—one crispy chicken drumstick for each of us?”

Wen Yang didn’t seem to care whether it was a grand feast or not. He was the most enthusiastic when it came to eating.

In no time, Yan Xinya came back with four crispy chicken drumsticks, handing one to each of them. She showed no trace of a delicate feminine demeanor, grabbing the drumstick directly without gloves and tearing into it with gusto.

Her mouth was dripping with oil, yet she still managed to talk. “Ning Chu, are you free this weekend?”

“Uh, I think so?”

Wen Yang had tutoring to do over the weekend, and Ning Chu didn’t plan on tagging along.

Although she still worried a bit that Wen Yang might get seduced by some bad woman, the tutoring plotline had already been disrupted, so the probability was quite low.

Besides, Wen Yang now seemed far less interested in other women; all of his focus—interest—was on her…

Thinking about it was a bit sad.

“Then come hang out at our dorm?” Yan Xinya invited.

If Wen Yang wasn’t around, seeking refuge with Yan Xinya sounded like a good plan.

This wolf girl could knock out any creepy perverts with a single punch, so safety wouldn’t be an issue.

“Sure,” Ning Chu agreed immediately before asking curiously, “By the way, who are your two roommates? I don’t think I’ve seen them.”

“Lin Li. She usually only comes back to the dorm at night—I don’t even know what she’s busy with during the day. And then there’s Ling Ling. After National Day, she moved in with her boyfriend and rarely comes back.”

Ah, Cat Girl Ling Ling…

Already living together with her boyfriend.

Ning Chu silently felt bad for Zhang Shaoqing for half a second.

Though, to be fair, that thick-skinned guy could now joke about the situation himself.

Even if he still harbored any feelings for Ling Ling, they were probably almost gone by now.

“Oh~ No wonder I’ve never seen your roommates when I visit your dorm.”

Ning Chu mumbled absentmindedly, but suddenly, her expression tensed, her body going rigid. She looked up nervously at the woman approaching them directly.

The woman was tall, almost 1.8 meters, with the demeanor of a powerful “office lady.” She wore a sleek professional suit skirt, her long legs wrapped in sheer black stockings that faintly revealed her pale skin underneath. A pair of sunglasses covered half her face, leaving only her high-bridged nose and red lips visible.

Her overwhelming aura of dominance made it hard to breathe.

Hiss~ You could tell at a glance—this one’s level was dangerously high!

Ning Chu’s pupils contracted slightly, and her internal alarms blared at full force.

Although she couldn’t yet confirm the woman’s identity, this was undoubtedly one of the female supporting characters from the plot!

Ever since Wen Yang had fallen on the track and embarrassed himself, most of the school had gotten to know him. It was inevitable that one of the female characters would show up eventually!

Yan Xinya and Lily also sensed the woman’s presence, turning their heads to glance at her simultaneously.

Lily was the first to lower her head, pulling her hood up and shrinking away as quickly as possible.

Even Yan Xinya felt intimidated under the woman’s oppressive aura and began frantically shooting glances at Ning Chu, as if signaling her to “handle it!”

The woman approached the table, glancing at the four of them before fixing her gaze on Wen Yang. She removed her sunglasses, and her red lips curved into a slight smile. “May I sit here?”

Though her outward demeanor was imposing, her voice was soft, charming, and sweet.

Wen Yang, who had been focused on eating, only then noticed her presence. He looked up, slightly bewildered.

Ning Chu took a deep breath, feeling immense psychological pressure from this woman.

Despite her past experience in driving away troublesome women, she couldn’t help but feel flustered this time. She clenched her small fists, ready to slam the table at any moment.

When Wen Yang finally snapped out of his confusion, he almost immediately lowered his head back to his food and said, “No.”

“Hm?”

“I have someone I like, and I don’t want her to misunderstand.”

Ning Chu was stunned for a moment, but she noticed Yan Xinya and Lily both turning their heads to look at her.

Her face immediately flushed red, and she awkwardly lowered her head, avoiding their gazes.

The woman didn’t give up at Wen Yang’s straightforward refusal. She instead sat down directly next to him, her smile still sweet. “I—”

“Don’t push your luck.”

Wen Yang’s expression was cold, his tone icy.

“…”

What the hell?! Wen Yang’s standing up for himself!

In the past, he would never have said something so harsh to a girl. His icy demeanor now made him look like a cold and aloof male god.

Ning Chu’s pupils dilated in shock, completely dumbfounded.

If it had been just a day earlier, Wen Yang would’ve only repeated things like “Don’t come near,” “I don’t like you,” or “Please move aside,” in his soft, passive way. That weak demeanor didn’t even look like a rejection but rather like he was playing hard to get.

Is this still my male protagonist?!

“Hmph!” The woman, having been thoroughly snubbed, turned angrily and left.

Wen Yang glanced at her retreating figure and let out a relieved sigh. When he looked back up, he noticed the three girls all staring at him with shocked expressions. His face instantly turned red.

The high-and-mighty male god act collapsed in an instant, and he turned back into the familiar shy and pure young man.

He sneaked a glance at Ning Chu’s expression and muttered, “You told me to curse directly if this happened again, but swearing felt kind of impolite.”

“Keep doing that from now on!” Ning Chu nodded enthusiastically. “Did you learn that from Lily?!”

“Yeah.”

“Then Lily deserves the credit~” She turned her gaze to Lily. “Teach him more of this stuff!”

Lily looked completely bewildered. “Huh?”

“Just now—” Ning Chu’s words suddenly stopped. The excitement on her face gradually faded, and a flush of pink spread across her cheeks, deepening to a bright red.

Her whole body tingled with heat, and her abdomen felt like it was both numb and burning, as if something was welling up from deep inside her.

Oh no! I was so excited that I forgot about the punishment!

Horrified, she glanced around the cafeteria. It was peak mealtime, with dozens of people walking back and forth on the first floor and hundreds eating.

Oh my god! If someone notices…

Yan Xinya’s ears twitched, her nose wrinkled as she sniffed the air, and she teased with a drawn-out tone, “Hmm~”

Lily, the one most familiar with Ning Chu’s condition, immediately understood what was happening, even without a sensitive nose. She lowered her head, burying her face in her chest with a blank expression.

“What’s wrong?” Wen Yang asked curiously, then noticed something unusual about Ning Chu. “What’s up with you now?”

Yan Xinya smirked playfully and said, “Ning Chu’s probably just hungry~”

Under the table, Ning Chu kicked the wolf girl’s shin.

“Ow! Why did you kick me?!” Wolf Girl grumbled, rubbing her leg, then rolled her eyes at Wen Yang. “Just take her to a nearby bathroom. She probably needs to go.”

Wen Yang paused, the faint scent of Ning Chu’s girlish fragrance growing noticeably stronger in his nose.

“There’s a public restroom nearby.”

Seeing that Ning Chu didn’t respond, he awkwardly stood up and asked, “Want me to take you there?”

Lily’s eyes lit up with anticipation, though she quickly lowered her head, looking worried for Ning Chu.

Yan Xinya leaned closer to Lily and whispered teasingly in her ear, “No wonder Ning Chu doesn’t dare to like him.”