Chapter 8: White Silk and JK
Bling~~
As Su Qi donned the light blue JK outfit infused with a girlish charm, a faint glow shimmered in the room with pink-painted walls.
When the light faded, Su Qi was utterly transformed.
The light blue JK uniform perfectly outlined his slender figure.
His once boyishly spirited short hair had miraculously styled itself into a neat, refreshing high ponytail, exuding a gentle, virtuous aura.
Below the skirt’s hem, a pairilibre
System: pair of long, fair legs gleamed under the sunlight, smooth as alabaster, tempting one to reach out and touch. Those legs, slender and graceful with no excess fat, sparked an urge to trace their delicate ankles upward.
A tiny waist, so slim it seemed one could encircle it with both hands, bore two small, adorable fruits that rose and fell slightly with each breath, stirring the imagination.
The boyish face was gone, replaced by a delicate nose, long lashes, and slightly upturned eyes, all radiating feminine softness and charm.
If not for the undeniable masculine trait still present below, Su Qi could’ve sworn he’d become a genuine girl.
Though he’d transformed multiple times to sell bentos and earn money, knowing his appearance would shift into a Crisp Wife persona, Su Qi was still taken aback by the mirror’s reflection.
This surprise stemmed from two things.
First, the physical change. When selling bentos in Su Lulu’s ordinary dress, he distinctly recalled his hairstyle as a dangerous brown wifely braid. Now, in the JK outfit, his hair and color mimicked the famous anime character Asuna Yuuki—a wifely icon. It seemed each outfit brought unique changes to his hairstyle and color, which was downright magical.
Second, and more shocking, was the experience points and stat changes after donning the JK outfit.
[Ding! Host has equipped the少女 JK outfit (Spiritual Energy LV0). Crisp Wife ability successfully activated. Rewarded 35 experience points.]
Host: Su Qi
Ability: LV1 Crisp Wife (397/1000)
Current Outfit Changed: Dress → 少女 JK Outfit
Strength: 5 → 5 (Average for age: 13)
Agility: 15 → 30 (Average for age: 15)
Intelligence: 17 → 15 (Average for age: 14)
Constitution: 18 → 21 (Average for age: 21)
Charisma: 43 → 44 (Average for age: 20)
Looking at the ability interface’s data, Su Qi noted no change in strength and only a slight boost in constitution.
He was still a fragile weakling, unable to overpower anyone.
But unlike strength, the JK outfit’s agility boost was substantial.
With agility 15 points above his peers, he could escape danger in the Sacred Ruins faster and with sharper senses.
This pleased him greatly.
Being alert enough to avoid most dangers and quick to flee wasn’t exactly a boast-worthy trait, but at least he wouldn’t be a burden.
Nodding in satisfaction, Su Qi considered trying another outfit to compare stats.
His gaze swept over the wardrobe’s accessory section, landing on a peculiar item.
A sealed pair of white silk stockings, patterned with delicate feminine legs.
Staring at them, Su Qi felt a flicker of confusion.
As far as he knew, his sister Su Lulu had always been single, never dating.
He’d never seen her wear stockings.
So where did these come from?
After a moment of pondering, with Su Lulu in a coma and no way to verify, Su Qi shifted his focus from their origin to the stockings themselves.
Everyone knew JK outfits and white stockings shared a unique bond.
The gap between the JK skirt and white silk created a mysterious “absolute territory.”
The soft, snug sensation of the stockings hugging the thighs offered an exhilarating visual experience.
Together, they complemented each other, amplifying their allure beyond the sum of their parts.
This sparked a bold idea in Su Qi.
If he wore these stockings in his female form, would his stats improve further?
After brief hesitation, he resolved to push past the shame and try.
The reasoning was simple.
He knew two ways to boost his Crisp Wife ability: making bentos and changing outfits.
Though he was 600 points shy of leveling up to LV2, the ability’s name—Crisp Wife—worried him as a boy.
He feared LV2 might bring strange changes.
There were precedents in the spiritual resurgence era.
Like a boy named He Dongfang, whose ability upgrade cost him his… well, something precious.
Or a girl named Lin Tianniao, who sprouted… something else as her ability advanced.
To avoid rushing toward an uncertain upgrade, Su Qi decided against trying more outfits for experience.
Instead, he’d test the stockings to see if they boosted stats, slowing his leveling progress.
Decision made, he tore open the packaging, suppressing his embarrassment.
As a lifelong solo boy, the silky texture in his palms was novel.
He carefully rolled the stockings up, slipping them over his now-dainty, pink toes, wrapping his delicate ankles, and stretching them to his soft, plump thighs.
The soft, binding sensation of the stockings made his breathing quicken.
Their look and feel stirred an indescribable mix of purity and shyness—a visual feast.
After donning both knee-high stockings, he checked his ability panel again.
To his delight, the stockings did boost his stats.
His agility, previously 30, had jumped to 40.
This change reassured him.
Their teacher had said any stat above 35 was exceptional.
The JK outfit plus white stockings would suffice for tomorrow’s interview.
Other outfits would add experience, so he’d skip further tests.
Relieved, Su Qi glanced at the mirror, feeling a twinge of shame at the JK-and-stockings-clad girl staring back.
But he didn’t rush to change back.
He hadn’t eaten well all day, and in male form, he couldn’t cook as skillfully.
Plus, cooking now would let him adapt to the high agility.
Closing the wardrobe’s four doors, Su Qi stepped into the living room.
Perhaps due to his high agility, his body felt surprisingly light, each step like walking on clouds.
In this graceful state, he reached the full-length mirror in the living room.
The knee-length JK skirt fluttered slightly as he moved, revealing flawless legs outlined by the white stockings, followed by the “absolute territory” where skirt met silk.
But then, a jarring detail—the men’s boxer briefs, starkly out of place, with a subtle, unspeakable bulge.
As he headed to the fridge for beef brisket, Su Qi caught this sight.
Focusing on the one un-girlish detail, a mischievous scene flashed in his mind.
His female self, captured by a villain.
The villain, gleeful, lifts his skirt for a wicked laugh, only to find Su Qi’s “tool” was bigger than his own…
‘Heh heh, that’d be hilarious!’
With this cheeky thought, Su Qi brought the ingredients to the kitchen counter and picked up a knife.
In eight seconds, with practiced knife work and rhythmic precision, he diced potatoes, beef brisket, and tomatoes into uniform pieces, placing them in a pot.
Each piece was nearly identical in size and weight.
Watching the ingredients simmer, Su Qi felt a thrill.
Yesterday, cutting took twice as long and wasn’t nearly as neat.
Clearly, 40 agility was impressive.
As the ingredients cooked, he added seasonings, the beef’s aroma mingling with the tomatoes’ sweet tang, blooming in the kitchen.
The intensifying scent made Su Qi’s hungry stomach growl louder.
Moments later, ravenous, he lifted the pot lid like an eager kitten, scooping out a piece of beef with some broth to sate his craving.
The tender beef, kissed with sweet tomato broth, was mouthwatering as he lifted it.
Too eager, Su Qi blew on it only a few times before popping it into his cherry-pink mouth.
But as it touched his pink tongue, his eyes widened in shock.
‘Ow… hot… so hot!’
The heightened agility didn’t just boost speed and reflexes—his body’s sensitivity was sharper too.
How strange.
Panicked by the scalding beef, Su Qi dropped the steel spoon onto the tiled floor.
Clang~
The clash of stainless steel on ceramic rang sharply in the quiet room.
Just as Su Qi, recovering from the burn, bent to pick up the spoon for a rinse, a knock came at the door, followed by a concerned female voice.
“Xiao Qi, did you fall? Are you okay?”