The Cat Maid’s Temptation

When I opened my eyes, I saw the familiar ceiling.

Mingqian opened his eyes and found himself in a luxurious room.

Indeed, in this place impervious to any detector, lay Noyu’s bedroom.

Mingqian ran a hand over his still-swollen head, the soft sensation on his lips remaining vividly clear.

He shifted his head slightly, recalling the events that had transpired earlier.

Originally, he had been walking, pondering Aile’s situation, intending to propose a new set of plans.

However, he had unexpectedly encountered Noyu on the way. True to her princess-like demeanor, she had him bound and brought to her manor without bothering to hear any of his explanations.

Enveloped by the maiden’s fragrance, he rose, feeling a touch of weariness.

“Chris…”

Mingqian had no idea how long he had been unconscious, but based on past experience, Chris would surely have noticed his absence even if he had only been gone for an hour.

Recalling Noyu’s dark gaze, he was relieved she hadn’t threatened to chop off his hands, or worse, that *other* part…

Wait… no, she wouldn’t actually go that far, would she?

Mingqian hastily threw back the covers, desperate to confirm that nothing had been added or removed from his person.

No breasts.

Manhood intact.

No clothes.

“Where are my clothes?”

It was said that in some stories, waking up to find oneself s*x-changed wasn’t even considered strange.

“Phew… thankfully, I haven’t changed!”

“Haven’t changed what?”

A languid voice drifted from behind him. Mingqian spun around swiftly, only then realizing that Noyu had been standing right there.

“Whoa!”

He quickly turned, yet his gaze was instantly captivated by Noyu’s appearance.

She wore a black and white maid uniform, the lace-trimmed dress and her long legs, encased in black stockings, instantly drawing his eye.

More strikingly, two cat ears adorned her blue hair, and a small bell was tied around her neck.

With each gentle sway of Noyu’s body, a crisp jingle of bells resounded.

At this sight, Mingqian couldn’t help but swallow hard. Feeling his blood rush, he instinctively covered his nose.

“No-Noyu, what is this?”

“Master, Noyu is your little cat maid. Please command Noyu as you wish, meow.”

Noyu smiled softly.

“Then I want to go home.” Mingqian forcefully suppressed the strange sensation in his heart. “Or you can let me walk back myself.”

“Can’t do that, meow.”

“If you can’t, then…”

Noyu’s eyes lit up, and she pressed her body closer to him.

“If I can’t, then what?”

Her soft clothes brushed against Mingqian’s body, and the sensation of her black stockings, in particular, caused a certain part of him to react disobediently.

“No, nothing, just! Let me go home!”

“Ugh… did Noyu do something to displease Master?”

Noyu dabbed at her eyes with the back of her hand, feigning a tearful expression.

Though Noyu feigned innocence and cuteness, Mingqian wasn’t fooled; he distinctly saw a hint of a smile on her tear-dabbing face.

Speaking of which, why a maid?

Chris was one, and now Noyu was one too…

Hold on!

How could there be so many coincidences in this world?

If his suspicions were correct, then… Chris had probably been bought over!

No wonder she hadn’t come to rescue him yet.

“Noyu, where are my clothes?”

He decided it would be best to get dressed first.

“What clothes?”

Noyu tilted her head, revealing a puzzled expression.

“My clothes, the ones I wear on top and bottom, the ones that cover my body.”

“Oh, Master means those bothersome cloths? It’s fine, Noyu is keeping them safe for you. No need to worry.”

“Listen, Noyu, those ‘cloths’ are crucial for my dignity. Give them back to me. And stop calling me ‘Master’.”

“Yes, Master.”

Noyu nodded obediently, yet remained utterly still.

Having no other choice, Mingqian stood up himself. He needed to get back quickly; Aile still had her evening lessons, and he had to make up for the progress lost during his disappearance.

His head, however, still felt somewhat dizzy. Just how potent was the drug Noyu had given him?

As he rose, his legs, still unsteady from dizziness, buckled beneath him, sending him tumbling straight into Noyu’s embrace.

Noyu smiled sweetly at him.

“Master, no, no. You can’t get out of bed yet. Your range of activity today is strictly limited to the bed.”

She placed Mingqian back on the bed, raised an eyebrow, and continued:

“Furthermore, please spend the night here. It’s already late, and I’ve already made arrangements with Chris.”

“So, please enjoy yourself thoroughly here, Master, won’t you?”

“No, I can’t. I have important matters to attend to back home.”

“Important matters? Nothing is more important than what’s happening right now.”

She offered a gentle smile, then, as if an idea had struck her, leaned in and whispered close to his ear.

“If you try to escape, don’t blame Noyu for being sad, okay? If Noyu gets sad, she won’t let you be this free anymore…”

For her, not physically restraining Mingqian was already a concession made for Chris.

Chris!

That traitor… when he got back, he would definitely subject her to the tickle torture.

“Um, Noyu, you should really change back into your clothes…”

“No. Today, I am Master’s little cat maid.”

She seemed to have abandoned adding ‘meow’ to her sentences; for Noyu, a cool demeanor suited her more than a cute one.

Noyu gently sat beside him. It wasn’t their first time being together like this.

This time, however, was different. She had never been so forward before. His sight, hearing, taste—all his senses were telling him that the girl before him… was incredibly tempting.

He wanted to devour her, yet he wanted to flee. Conflicting emotions clashed wildly within his heart.

Typically, Mingqian could only snap Noyu out of such a state by feigning anger or sadness.

“Noyu! Let go of me, I’m getting angry! If you don’t let go, my son will start crying too!”

Mingqian emphasized his words, attempting to bring Noyu back to her senses.

“No.” Noyu, uncharacteristically, shook her head. “This time, even if I truly make you angry, I won’t let go.”

“And besides…” She smiled sweetly. “Doesn’t Master feel anything?”

Mingqian felt a sudden itch in his throat, and he swallowed hard.

“No feeling, not a bit, not a single speck of feeling.”

“Truly not a single speck of feeling?”

“No! Absolutely not! I am a proper gentleman! How could I possibly feel anything for a black-stockinged, cat-eared, bombshell maid like you!”

“Such a tough mouth, aren’t we…”

“Anyway! Go and change back into your clothes!”

“No. Besides, you clearly hide *those kinds* of books under your bed. How could you not be interested?”

She leaned her body heavily against Mingqian.

“The story of a young master who tries to hypnotize a maid, only to be hypnotized in return and then imprisoned by her—I knew you’d be into that.”

Mingqian desperately wanted to say those were Chris’s romance novels, but it was too late now.

“Why are you rummaging through my things?”

“What do you mean ‘rummaging’? When a beautiful girl does it, it’s not ‘rummaging’.”

“Moreover, I don’t object to you reading these books. Just remember to black out the heroine’s name next time.”

Noyu continuously pulled out several seemingly dangerous items from her cleavage.

Handcuffs, ankle chains, candles…

“Master?” Noyu smiled sweetly. “Don’t you feel… a warmth here, in your chest?”

“Absolutely not!”

Mingqian stated gravely. To make him put on those items himself would be worse than death.

Gulp… A man’s dignity… a man’s dignity!

“But my chest feels so hot, so hot and itchy. Seeing your face, hearing your voice, it makes my whole body go soft, like something is about to burst out.”

“Master, I’m about to rebel against you now.”

“You are now the Master about to be ‘reversed’ (TL Note: ‘逆推’ (nìtuī) is a slang term in web novels, often referring to a situation where the female character takes the dominant role in a romantic or sexual encounter, ‘pushing back’ against the male lead.), hehe, enjoy it, won’t you?”