Chapter 29:Su Qi’s Hug
It’s common knowledge that, like leveling up in a game, an ability user’s upgrade brings enhanced stats and new skills. Most would be thrilled—stronger abilities and stats are always a win.
But Su Qi wasn’t most people.
Pulled out of the elevator by Lin Xue’s arm, the cool night breeze lifted her JK skirt, sending a chill through her now “less substantial” underwear. Instead of excitement, disbelief consumed her. Her misty peach-blossom eyes locked onto her upgraded ability panel.
Host: Su Qi
Ability: LV2 Crisp Wife (126/10,000)
Description: You’ve gradually learned the essentials of being a perfect Crisp Wife. Here’s a little “wifely perk” to celebrate. Keep pushing to heal the world!
Current Stats:
- Strength: 6
- Agility: 65
- Intelligence: 30
- Constitution: 50
- Charm: 77
Current Skills: Crisp Wife’s Bento, Crisp Wife’s Armor, Crisp Wife’s Sweetness, Crisp Wife’s Embrace (New)
Crisp Wife’s Embrace: Physical touch conveys warmth, and a hug is the simplest form of healing. This skill enhances the host’s flexibility and body fat ratio. When initiating a hug, both parties feel its warmth, healing and relaxing body and soul, while disarming the target’s hostility, making them unable to harm the host—a great survival tool.
(Note: While the target cannot harm the host, the hug’s overwhelming comfort may occasionally trigger unusual actions from the target.)
Reading the panel, Su Qi fixated on the “wifely perk” description, ignoring the new Crisp Wife’s Embrace skill.
Waaah! What kind of “perk” is this? It’s a curse!
Though she resisted the changes, her Crisp Wife mindset quickly restored her rationality. Downgrading an ability was unheard of, so she had to accept it.
As her mood sank, Lin Xue’s teasing yet curious voice broke through. “Su Qi, little junior, your ability leveled up, right? Why so glum?”
Lin Xue, set on escorting her home, pinched Su Qi’s soft arm under her JK shirt. The dough-like, elastic skin snapped back, delighting Lin Xue. But her gaze lingered on Su Qi’s chest, where the white shirt strained against two newly enhanced “bunnies,” faintly revealing a pink hue under the dim streetlights.
Though Lin Xue, as a girl, had her own “rabbits”—larger than Su Qi’s new B-cup—she felt an inexplicable allure. A sweet fragrance, stronger than Su Qi’s blood, tempted her to bury her face in Su Qi’s chest and “feast.” Restraining herself, knowing such a bold move would scare her skittish junior, she held back.
Unaware of Lin Xue’s thoughts, Su Qi, still reeling from her upgrade, only now noticed her presence. Lin Xue’s question about her mood brought a bitter smile. Though Lin Xue knew her male identity, could she confess her “sword” shrinking to a “dagger”? No way!
Embarrassed, she deflected. “Lin Xue-jie, why are you here so late?”
Lin Xue found the awkward dodge amusing. ‘What else would I be doing here but escorting you? Night jogging? Morning workout?’ Su Qi’s low emotional IQ was oddly endearing.
Curious about what caused Su Qi’s panic, Lin Xue poked her forehead, smirking. “You heartless junior, I’m here to keep you safe and escort you home, and you act like you don’t want me around? Talk about ingratitude!”
“Escort me home?” Su Qi echoed, stunned. As a boy with no dating experience, being escorted by a beautiful senior felt bizarre.
Though tempting, Lin Xue’s playful nature made Su Qi wary of the teasing she’d endure. She raised a hand to decline, but Lin Xue opened her phone, revealing a photo.
In it, Su Qi cowered in the elevator, eyes misty with confusion and vulnerability. Her open shirt hinted at her “bunnies,” exuding an unguarded allure that screamed “temptation.”
Her face flushed. The photo’s suggestive vibe meant taking a cab with a male driver could test human morality. Swallowing her refusal, she froze.
Pleased, Lin Xue nodded. Black wings sprouted from her back, fanning air at Su Qi, who squinted. Before she could process, Lin Xue’s soft hands lifted her by the waist, and they took off.
Realizing Lin Xue planned to fly her home, Su Qi panicked—she hadn’t agreed! But at this height, refusal meant a deadly fall.
Whoosh~
The night breeze brushed her face, lifting her bangs with a refreshing thrill. As a small-town boy who’d never flown, the experience was both terrifying and exhilarating.
To ease her, Lin Xue flew slowly at first. The cool air and soaring sensation lightened Su Qi’s heavy heart. But as they climbed higher, the g-forces and dizzying view intensified.
“Lin Xue-jie, it’s getting a bit…”
“Don’t be scared, little junior! I’m an expert flier. What, a boy like you afraid of heights?” Lin Xue teased, her expression mocking.
Unable to back down as a boy, Su Qi endured as Lin Xue ascended further, the terrifying height overwhelming her. Instinctively, she closed her eyes and hugged Lin Xue tightly.
Their delicate figures intertwined against the moonlit sky, a scene as stunning as a game CG. But the beauty wasn’t just visual.
Lin Xue’s initial plan was simple: flying was faster, and close contact would build rapport with her charming junior, paving the way to “devour” him later. But Su Qi’s return embrace stunned her.
She knew Su Qi’s skin was smooth, her touch soft, her scent sweet. But this hug? It was like sinking into a marshmallow cloud—warm, soft, the ultimate comfort. Beyond physical bliss, it erased her day’s fatigue, replacing it with deep satisfaction and an unexpected desire to freeze this moment forever, surpassing even her urge to taste Su Qi’s blood.
Overwhelmed, Lin Xue faltered, her wings stalling, sending them plummeting. Expecting Su Qi to scream, she steadied herself and glanced down, only to freeze.
Zzz~
Su Qi, nestled in her arms, looked serene, her fair face relaxed like a sleeping kitten, even snoring softly.
Lin Xue’s lips curled into a mischievous grin. Flapping her wings, she soared again, but not toward Su Qi’s home—in the opposite direction.
‘I don’t have his keys, and breaking in isn’t right. Guess I’ll kindly take in my little junior for the night!’