Chapter 28: The Steamy Selection

After a pleasant drive around the ring road, they finally arrived at An Yueying’s villa. Although the car hadn’t been moving particularly fast, Miss Nougat’s pale face suggested she was feeling quite carsick.

Leaning heavily on Ye Qing, Tang Nuo swayed unsteadily as they passed through the villa’s grand entrance.

Surprisingly, the vast villa seemed to house only an elderly butler. Despite this, the interior was impeccably maintained; not a speck of dust could be found from the entrance to the living room.

The shoe cabinet held neat rows of various leather boots and high heels, clearly indicating the owner’s penchant for a more mature style of dress.

“Don’t just stand there, Miss Ye Qing. You’d suit a more cute and lively style.”

An Yueying closed the shoe cabinet with a smile. From an unknown corner, she produced a pair of grey rabbit cotton slippers and placed them before Ye Qing. The dark-haired girl wrinkled her delicate nose, but nonetheless kicked off her shoes and slipped her feet inside.

The soft, fluffy material gently caressed her feet, providing exceptional comfort and warmth. The size was perfect, clinging snugly to her feet with every step, causing Ye Qing’s almond-shaped eyes to brighten slightly.

She then turned back to An Yueying with a hint of suspicion.

“How did you know my shoe size?”

Ever since she had become petite, many of her original sizes no longer fit. Even Ye Qing herself wasn’t sure of her exact shoe size, and her tender feet often protested during the break-in period with new footwear.

Yet, An Yueying had casually tossed her a pair of slippers that fit perfectly—not just in size, but also in style. This left Ye Qing feeling a touch of bewilderment.

‘Could this wicked woman have secretly measured me all over without my knowledge?’

Otherwise, Ye Qing struggled to find a logical explanation, especially for something she couldn’t even figure out herself.

“Why, of course, when I took you shopping for clothes. I measured you then.”

Hearing this, Ye Qing paused, slightly taken aback. She then remembered how An Yueying had bustled around her for quite some time after bribing her with chocolate.

‘So that was her taking my measurements? Come to think of it, she even picked out my underwear.’

A faint blush flashed across her pretty face, which Ye Qing subtly managed to conceal.

“Send them to me later, too. I don’t even know my own measurements yet…”

An Yueying’s lips curved upward as she nodded. She reached out to ruffle Ye Qing’s soft, fluffy hair, but though her hand was swiftly intercepted, she didn’t seem annoyed. She merely offered a faint smile.

“How adorable.”

Ye Qing pursed her lips, suppressing her inner shyness. She spoke in a quiet, almost resentful whisper:

“If you have time to tease me, you should focus your attention on Xiao Nuo instead.”

On the other side, Tang Nuo still hadn’t recovered from the lingering effects of carsickness. Her small face remained paper-white, and her golden eyes stared vacantly at the ceiling.

Every now and then, she would suddenly cover her cherry-red mouth, trying to suppress the rising nausea.

Seeing this, Ye Qing’s expression softened with helplessness. She gently patted Tang Nuo’s shoulder, comforting her.

“You should have said something sooner if you were carsick. We’ll take the subway when we go back.”

Tang Nuo nodded with difficulty, then followed them inside the house.

Just as she had imagined, the interior furnishings were remarkably minimalist. The pristine white walls were devoid of excessive decoration, giving the space a slightly monotonous feel.

Yet, the living room was fully equipped with everything one could need: a curved screen television spanning almost an entire wall, a genuine leather sofa encircling the coffee table, and an assortment of fruits and snacks.

It was as if this place regularly hosted lively gatherings, with many people filling the villa and creating a vibrant atmosphere.

However, with only the three of them present now, the expansive living room felt rather quiet and deserted.

“You two can sit here and watch some TV for a bit. I’ll go make some juice.”

An Yueying handed the remote control to Ye Qing and started towards the corridor. Ye Qing quickly called out to her.

“Don’t you have a butler? Do you usually do all these things yourself?”

Detecting a subtle hint of concern in Ye Qing’s otherwise flat tone, An Yueying smiled.

“The butler is only responsible for maintaining the house. I prefer to handle other things myself. Besides, what we’re about to watch probably isn’t suitable for others to see.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing understood. Her mouth twitched involuntarily as she handed the remote control over to Tang Nuo.

‘It’s best to let Tang Nuo decide on matters like that.’

A moment later, the blue-haired girl scrolled through the vast selection of movies on the TV, her eyes glazing over. For a moment, she seemed to lose her resolve.

“You do it, Ye Qing. I… I’m fine with anything.”

With a sigh of resignation, Ye Qing took the remote.

‘Well, if that’s the case, don’t blame me.’

Following her intuition, Ye Qing decisively selected the tags “Magical Girl,” “Sports,” “Yuri,” and most crucially, “Adult Content.”

Each time she selected a tag, Ye Qing subtly glanced at Tang Nuo. She noticed that despite a blush coloring the blue-haired girl’s face, there was no intention of backing down. Instead, Tang Nuo seemed almost eager.

‘I expected her to be particularly interested in magical girls, but didn’t this little girl get even more excited when she saw the restricted tag?’

After confirming Tang Nuo’s reaction, Ye Qing unhesitatingly initiated the search. The screen immediately transformed into a scrolling expanse of pristine white mosaic.

Even Ye Qing, a seasoned veteran of such content, felt a slight flush creep onto her pretty face.

The thought of Tang Nuo’s eyes potentially sparkling as she watched the magical girls on screen, while occasionally stealing furtive glances at the one who had chosen these selections, made Ye Qing feel as though a sizzling, smoking steamer was hidden inside her head.

Fortunately, after last night, she had developed a considerable resistance to shame. She quickly calmed herself and continued browsing with a feigned nonchalance.

Suddenly, an eye-catching cover sprang up from the bottom of the screen, instantly captivating Tang Nuo’s gaze.

Feeling Miss Nougat abruptly straighten her posture and lean slightly forward, Ye Qing swallowed hard. She tried to scroll past it, but Tang Nuo’s golden eyes remained fixed on the petite, defeated magical girl with long black hair.

‘Wait, why does she look so much like me? It must be a coincidence, haha. Let’s find another defeat-themed one…’

Ye Qing couldn’t help but reach up to wipe away non-existent cold sweat from her brow, attempting to scroll past.

But at that moment, the usually soft and docile blue-haired girl suddenly reached out and clutched her small hand, which held the remote control, looking at her with hopeful eyes.

Those luminous golden eyes were brimming with entreaty, practically begging her without words, leaving Ye Qing unable to refuse.

Ye Qing’s gaze flickered back and forth between the magical girl on screen—who strikingly resembled her and had heart-shaped eyes—and Tang Nuo, who also had heart-shaped eyes.

Unconsciously, her own vibrant amber eyes began to lose their focus.

Noticing the pink aura slowly enveloping her once more, Ye Qing quickly shook her head, dispelling the pink hearts that threatened to reflect in her eyes. Then, steeling her resolve, she pressed the play button.

‘If you want to watch it, then watch it! To defeat the magical girl, I’m going all out today.’

Having gotten her wish, Tang Nuo finally released Ye Qing’s hand.

However, she then began to subtly shift closer to Ye Qing. Noticing Tang Nuo’s shoulder drawing nearer and nearer, Ye Qing could only slide further along the sofa.

‘Hopefully, her attention will be diverted by the movie soon.’

Yet, before Ye Qing could even sigh in relief, the speakers in the corner of the living room collectively emitted an embarrassing sound, causing both girls on the sofa to freeze in surprise.

A moment later, the small steamer in Ye Qing’s head whistled and churned, transforming her completely into a flushed, steam-emitting princess.

‘I forgot to adjust the volume!’