Chapter 39.2

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“Teacher?” Shi Qiansui’s excitement grew, and she practically bounced out of her chair, running over to Qiao Ziman. “We’re so alike! We even have the same… preferences!”

“Oh my gosh, do you know? Yanyan and I started out as a teacher-student relationship too. She teaches me writing during the day, and at night, she teaches me…” Shi Qiansui hesitated for a moment, her cheeks turning pink, “all sorts of techniques.”

“Hahaha!”

“Since we have such a great connection, I’ve decided to entrust the entire Master White Fox project to you.”

Qiao Ziman: “???”

Just like that? she thought in disbelief.

Shi Qiansui continued, “It’s a shame that President Chi and her wife couldn’t come. You know, that actress named Ji something?”

Qiao Ziman was stunned. “Ji Yan Yao? So, all the rumors online are true?”

Shi Qiansui nodded. “Yep, that’s her. Those two went abroad to get their marriage certificate. Otherwise, we could’ve all met up.”

Dashun chimed in, “Qiansui-jie.”

Shi Qiansui smacked her forehead. “Ahhh! I’ve said too much again! You didn’t hear that, okay? Please don’t go spreading it around, or my dad’s gonna give me a beating.”

Qiao Ziman was still in shock. “They’re getting married?”

“Same-sex marriage is allowed?” she asked, her mind spinning.

“In some countries, yeah,” Shi Qiansui replied with a hint of disdain. “What, does your village not have internet or something?”

Qiao Ziman’s mind began racing. If same-sex marriage is allowed, does that mean I could have a future with Chi Yin? A spark of hope lit up her chest, though uncertainty lingered.

After their meeting with Shi Qiansui, Qiao Ziman found herself in Chi Yin’s room, organizing her notes.

“You know, that little chatterbox. I wanted to discuss the plot, but she kept going on about her girlfriend. I now know everything about how they met, got to know each other, and fell in love. But as for the storyline of Master White Fox? It’s still a blur.”

“She says there are no specific requirements, but it’s obvious she wants us to highlight the emotional shifts at each stage and the contrasts between the characters.”

“So, what does it look like when the usually cold and aloof Master White Fox falls in love? And what does it look like when she’s trying to seduce someone?” Qiao Ziman mused aloud.

“Chi Yin, why aren’t you saying anything?” she asked, glancing over her shoulder curiously.

Behind her, Chi Yin was crouched by the nightstand, fiddling with the safe. The safe, about half a meter tall, was always locked. Qiao Ziman figured it probably contained something valuable, but prying into someone’s privacy wasn’t her style. She turned back around, leaving it be.

There was some rustling behind her, and then the room lights dimmed.

Chi Yin’s voice cut through the silence, low and smooth. “Didn’t you want to know what it looks like when someone falls in love? Or what contrasts feel like?”

Her tone softened. “I’m here to assist you—and to make the teacher happy, of course.”

Qiao Ziman let out a light snort. “So, you finally remember I’m your teacher, huh?” She turned around with a casual air, but the sight before her left her speechless.

Chi Yin was walking toward her.

With her black hair and red lips, she wore nothing but a sheer, lightweight mesh dress that barely concealed her alluring figure. A soft, snow-white tail swayed gently behind her as she moved silently across the floor, her bare feet making no sound. The only evidence of her presence was the playful flick of her fluffy tail, vibrant and full of life.

Qiao Ziman’s heart raced in sync with the tail, pounding hard against her chest.

“So, when you mentioned assisting with work, you meant… like this?” she stammered.

Chi Yin leaned closer, her eyes dark with intense longing and desire. Her red lips parted slightly, exhaling softly, “To be precise, it’s more of a hands-on approach.”

Qiao Ziman felt her ears heat up. “Teach? How exactly? Aren’t I the teacher here?”

Chi Yin playfully lifted her soft, swaying tail and wrapped it around Qiao Ziman’s waist. With a gentle tug, their bodies pressed closely together.

“Consider this my tuition for today,” Chi Yin murmured, her voice like velvet.

The air grew thick, charged with an irresistible allure.

Qiao Ziman could barely breathe. The heat spreading from her flushed ears surged through her entire body like wildfire.

Chi Yin took Qiao Ziman’s hand, pressing it against her chest and guiding her movements. Her lips brushed against Qiao Ziman’s ear as she whispered, “This is how you seduce someone.”

***

In the bathroom, Qiao Ziman splashed cold water on her face, desperately trying to shake off the heated images and sensations that lingered in her mind and body. Ultimately, she decided to take a shower.

As she peeled off her clothes, when she reached the last layer—her underwear—her fingertips brushed against something sticky.

Looking down, she saw a damp patch.

Qiao Ziman: “!!!!!!”

If the spring dream incident was just a fluke caused by a video, then this time, it was undeniable: she felt a genuine desire for Chi Yin, a strong physical reaction.

With that, the last shred of uncertainty in her heart vanished.

***

Qiao Ziman couldn’t contain her excitement—she realized she was truly in love with Chi Yin. Overjoyed, she decided to share the news with Ji Yun. She quickly dialed her number.

Ji Yun’s tired voice answered from the other side. “What’s up, Qiaoqiao? What’s so urgent that you’re calling me this late?”

Qiao Ziman blurted out, “Let me tell you, let me tell you! Today, Chi Yin wore a fox costume and—”

Click. The line went dead.

A moment later, Ji Yun’s text came through:

[Do you even know what time it is? It’s 12:30 in the middle of the night. What’s the emergency?]

[Why do you always try to drag me into your weird couple-play? Am I the world’s biggest fool? Please, consider the feelings of us single people for once. I beg you.]

Qiao Ziman typed carefully, word by word:

[Ji Yun, I’ve bent!]

[Give me a chance.]

Ji Yun: [???]

Qiao Ziman called her again.

Call declined.

She dialed again, persistent. After three tries, the call finally connected.

Ji Yun kept it brief. “Talk. You’ve got one minute.”

Qiao Ziman quickly organized her thoughts. “Last time, you told me you’re not into guys but could feel something for girls, even physical attraction, right?”

Ji Yun, unimpressed, responded, “And?”

“Well, just now I thought about it… I care about Chi Yin’s opinions. When someone else gets close to her, I get jealous. I trust her, I rely on her, my heart races around her, and—and I want a future with her!”

Qiao Ziman’s excitement grew, and she spoke faster and faster. “I love kissing her, and right now, I really, really want to sleep with her!”

“I want to be with her! I want her to be my girlfriend!”

Ji Yun: “…Finished?”

Qiao Ziman enthusiastically nodded, even though Ji Yun couldn’t see her. “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!”

Ji Yun sighed. “So, isn’t President Chi right there next to you? If you want to sleep with her, just do it. Why are you telling me?”

Then, with a hint of suspicion, she added, “Wait, Qiaoqiao, don’t tell me you ran away again?”

Qiao Ziman let out an embarrassed laugh. “No, no, it’s not that… I’m just worried that if I act too much like a creep, I’ll scare my little white flower away.”

“What if she runs off because of me?” she asked, her voice filled with genuine concern.

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Author’s Note:

Ji Yun: Is she out of her mind? Wait, no—they both must be out of their minds.

Special cameo by Shi Qiansui from The Ex-Wife I Met Online After She Dropped Her Persona.
Guest appearance by President Xiao Chi and Ji Yan Yao from In Too Deep.