A Predatory Embrace and a Potion’s Quandary

Yesterday had already been enough for her to bear. Now, having grown taller and larger, Qing Zixi could distinctly feel Xia Mengying’s fervent affection for her.

Another repeat would undoubtedly lead to utter chaos.

Qing Zixi certainly didn’t want to degenerate into a state where she couldn’t survive without the “help” of her sisters.

Thankfully, Xia Mengying’s home had mirrors. Qing Zixi gazed at her reflection, which showcased her slender, graceful, and curvaceous figure.

Indeed, this very shape, with its prominent curves, was exactly what she desired!

“Oh, don’t be like that! I truly want to be with you!”

Xia Mengying immediately closed the distance, ambushing Qing Zixi from behind as she admired herself in the mirror.

Embracing Qing Zixi’s body, she rubbed against her with fervent enthusiasm.

“What are you d— Mmmph!?”

A small face pressed into Qing Zixi’s “southern hemisphere,” sending shivers down her spine and making her feel every hair on her body stand on end.

She hadn’t anticipated that growing larger wouldn’t be as perfect as she’d imagined.

Rather, it presented difficulties in every conceivable aspect.

Having never experienced such a sensation before, her body had become incredibly sensitive.

Someone like Xia Mengying, who had lived with her ample chest for years, would simply find it a bit odd, having long grown accustomed to it.

But for Qing Zixi, with these changes appearing so suddenly and without any time to adjust…

Her sensitivity was on par with *certain other places*!

Qing Zixi suppressed her heightened sensitivity, a slight smirk playing on her lips.

“If you want it so badly, then beg me for it.”

‘Yes, fall to your knees, look pathetic, and tell me, “Wuwuwu, I can’t live without you!” or something similar!’

Little did she know, Qing Zixi’s cool, aloof expression wasn’t a punishment of indifference for Xia Mengying; it was a reward.

“Hiss, hiss!”

Xia Mengying took a strand of Qing Zixi’s silver hair, inhaled deeply, and nodded vigorously, like a pounding pestle.

“Please, please, please sleep with me!”

“I refuse.”

‘That’s not what I meant by ‘beg’! It should be ‘beg me to reluctantly accompany you,’ not ‘sleep with you’!’

Qing Zixi screamed internally, yet outwardly, she calmly narrowed her eyes and refused.

She even extended a hand to push Xia Mengying away.

‘Hmph, after how you treated me last night, today I’ll turn the tables and reclaim my dignity!’

After pushing Xia Mengying away, Qing Zixi immediately crossed her arms defensively across her chest.

Her crimson eyes were locked firmly onto Xia Mengying.

With her prior experience, she now knew exactly where her weaknesses lay.

All she had to do was guard them securely!

“Oh, the more you act like this, little sister Xiao Xi, the more I want to pin you down and thoroughly ravish you.”

A sharp intake of breath.

Such predatory words were impossible for Qing Zixi to ignore.

Having had her fill, she immediately stood, backing away swiftly on her long legs.

“Don’t you dare come closer!”

‘What is wrong with her? Even now that I look like a mature woman, she’s still fixated on me!’

Seeing Xia Mengying eyeing her with predatory intent, Qing Zixi decided it was time to make a quick escape.

She just didn’t know how long the effects of this potion would last.

If she hadn’t reverted by the day of the competition, it would surely arouse suspicion.

“Wuwu, I’m so sad, big sister~”

Still, important matters took precedence.

Feeling her backside hit the wall, Qing Zixi held up a hand in a stopping gesture and began to question her.

“By the way, how long does this potion last?”

“Let me think… The duration of this potion actually varies with a person’s physique,” Xia Mengying mused.

“But generally, it lasts a full day, so we’ll definitely be fine tonight.”

‘What ‘we’ tonight? Who’s ‘we’ with you?!’

A dark line appeared on Qing Zixi’s forehead.

“Then do you have an antidote for this potion? There must be one, right?!”

“There is one, actually,” Xia Mengying replied.

“But I think your current look is quite good, little sister Xiao Xi. Why are you in such a hurry to change back?”

“I’m not in a hurry… I just worry I won’t be able to change back…”

How could Xia Mengying possibly understand Qing Zixi’s thoughts?

At that moment, her “genius” mind was already contemplating what this new body would bring.

If she couldn’t even resist Xia Mengying’s advances, then Lan Mengyao, who was comparatively gentler, was one thing.

But Zi Yun’ai would surely do something utterly outrageous to her!

She absolutely, unequivocally could not appear before them looking like this.

“Haha, don’t worry, don’t worry! I’m not some mad scientist; the potions I create usually come with an antidote.”

Xia Mengying’s words allowed her to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

At least then, she wouldn’t have to worry about whether she could change back.

“Look, how about we go out for a walk?”

Xia Mengying raised a finger, making the suggestion.

Qing Zixi lifted her head, glancing at the clock on the wall.

It was almost seven in the evening. Good heavens, how quickly time had flown!

She had slept straight through to the afternoon; such a lifestyle was truly unhealthy.

However, on second thought, she had nothing planned for tonight.

If she stayed at home, she’d constantly have to guard against Xia Mengying, but at least outside, Xia Mengying wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on her!

Although this break was meant for everyone to prepare, coordinate, and train, Qing Zixi believed that hero pool proficiency was what her team needed most.

After her leadership in commanding was established, they were willing to practice the specific things she designated.

She merely needed them to refine their teamwork, while she primarily served as the team’s strategist.

‘Naturally, this young lady doesn’t need to train; after all, I’m a genius! I’m already fully prepared.’

Clenching her fist and giving a slight wave, Qing Zixi nodded.

“I, I’ll go get you some clothes!”

‘I still have to change clothes!?’

‘Ah, right…’

Qing Zixi rubbed the thin white fabric of her clothes with her slender fingers.

Thanks to the indoor heating, she felt no chill whatsoever.

However, the temperature outside had dropped to single digits; dressed like this, she’d likely turn into an ice sculpture the moment she opened the door.

Xia Mengying quickly emerged from the room, already clad in a thick, extremely warm down jacket.

She handed over another large white down jacket to Qing Zixi.

“Here, this is a down jacket I often wear. It’s especially warm!”

Qing Zixi took it, scrutinizing Xia Mengying.

“Are you really okay going out like this?”

She recalled that Xia Mengying never showed her true appearance to outsiders.

“It’s fine, no one will recognize me anyway~!”

Xia Mengying had, of course, considered becoming taller and larger herself.

However, she lacked the confidence to stand beside the now elegant Qing Zixi, who exuded an air of sophistication.

Besides, in her current petite form, wouldn’t she be even more agile?

At the very least, she could snuggle right in and enjoy herself~

“True. You lead the way, then.”

Qing Zixi rarely ventured out.

In her childhood, she had played with her sisters, but as she grew a little older, everyone began to distance themselves from her.

She had retreated into her room, and thus, even after eighteen years of life, she wasn’t very familiar with the interesting places in the city.