Chapter 58 - Girls in a Matriarchal World Are Just Too Scary

Su Yan slowly lay down on the bed, staring up at the ceiling with a peculiar expression in his eyes. To complete his master's task, he lingered here. Was it time to leave now? "Senior Sister Ling Ling has been acting so strangely, it's truly baffling." Reflecting on all that happened today, he almost got pushed over by his sister upon arrival. Was it a mistake to choose to stay here? Su Yan looked at the moonlight streaming by the bedside, thoughts heavy with worry, before sinking into a deep sleep. That night, Su Yan had a strange dream where he was provocatively dressed and knocked on Senior Sister Ling Ling's door, inviting her to engage in deep conversations with him. On Ling Ling's face was a mixture of shock and complexity, reluctantly refusing his offer, leaving him in a pickle before he sought out Senior Sister Xiao Wu, and then... "Ah, ugh, how did this happen..." Sweat beaded on Su Yan's forehead as he tossed and turned in bed, making noises that were far from harmonious. "Chirp chirp chirp?" The little fox, awakened by the noise, curiously inspected the bed. What was happening to its meal ticket? Was he having a nightmare? "Chirp chirp?" 'Are you okay?' The little fox hopped onto the bed, a bit concerned as it inquired. Naturally, Su Yan couldn't hear it, immersed in his dream and involved in unspeakable things. Barely catching the little fox's voice, he instinctively wrapped it in his arms, holding it tightly and squashing it. "Chirp chirp chirp!" The little fox, suddenly embraced, struggled frantically. However, its strength was too feeble, unable to employ its demon power and could only endure his embrace. The next day, sunlight poured into the room. Rubbing his eyes, Su Yan recalled last night's dream, his face turning almost incendiary red. It's often said that what occupies the mind during the day travels to dreams at night. He hadn't even considered such things; why did he have that kind of dream? "It's all Senior Sister Ling Ling's fault. If she hadn't made me overthink, last night wouldn't have been so tough!" Su Yan clenched his fist, his gaze somewhat wavering, betraying his real thoughts. Understanding one's own inner world, he was utterly clear about whether the colorful dream was strenuous or pleasurable. “They say a dream is a continuation of one’s subconscious. Could it be that I’ve always liked Senior Sister in my heart?" Su Yan felt deeply puzzled. Yesterday it was clearly Senior Sister Ling Ling teasing him, so why wasn't she the dream's protagonist? Moreover, it wasn't his first dream, but last night’s was distinctive, so real it felt like it had actually happened. "The texture of her skin, her scent, and even...” Su Yan's face flushed, recalling even the positions used in the dream, vividly remembering being overshadowed beneath them, which was utterly embarrassing. "No effort needed, just enjoy it… seems rather nice too." Mumbling to himself, Su Yan realized what he had uttered and shamefully clasped his legs together. "Chirp chirp chirp!" It was then a sorrowful sound echoed, startling Su Yan because the noise came from beneath his blanket. Was there someone on his bed? No, it was a fox! Emerging from the covers, the little fox looked disheveled, appearing as if it's been ruffled relentlessly. “How did you end up on my bed?” Startled, Su Yan hugged the blanket. "Chirp chirp chirp." The little fox looked up with evident indignation. Last night, out of concern, it went to check on him, only to be suddenly grabbed and held tight as a pillow the entire night. Becoming a beautiful boy's pillow should’ve been delightful, but he kept fidgeting nonstop, nearly tearing it apart. After being tossed around the whole night, it finally settled down. Exhausted, the little fox drifted off into a deep sleep, but barely slept a while before nearly being crushed. "Chirp chirp chirp." ‘How dare you ask me? It's all your doing. I was almost flattened just now, and what were you poking me with?’ Puzzled, the little fox wondered why someone would sleep with a weapon. It was simply too weird. Su Yan couldn’t comprehend the little fox’s grievances, but sensed its upset tones. Recalling everything that transpired last night, did he unknowingly grab a pillow that turned out to be the little fox? "Oh, sorry, are you alright?" With a guilty expression, Su Yan picked up the little fox, inspecting it for any harm. "Chirp chirp chirp." 'I’m fine, just some surface injuries.' The little fox shook its head. If anything had truly gone wrong, it wouldn’t still be lively. "You’re so tiny, don’t crawl onto my bed while I’m asleep next time, or I might mistake you for a pillow again." Su Yan gently rubbed its head. The mention of “pillow” sent shivers down the little fox’s spine, wasn’t it fulfilling this role thereafter? "Being a pillow allowed such closeness, should I keep approaching or maintain distance?" It fretted in dilemma. Unaware of the little fox’s internal conflict, Su Yan placed it on the ground, pulling back his blanket to get up. Yet immediately, he sensed something was off. “Sticky…and it feels cold with the air…” Momentarily stunned, Su Yan’s face flushed terribly. After such a dream, was the reality not clear? "Gosh, having dreams is one thing, but why is there a reaction in reality as well?" Annoyed, he covered his head with the blanket, realizing something peculiar. A particular scent lingered. "Ah, this..." Familiar with the smell, Su Yan acknowledged it was human nature. With growing bodies, encountering such instances was inevitable. But thinking of spending the night with that little fox... Looking up, he found the little fox soundly napping. He frowned slightly, contemplating whether he should ask about it. "Forget it. It probably didn’t notice. If I bring it up, what if it realizes?" Su Yan shook his head, got out of bed, took a bath, changed his clothes, then carried the stained laundry to the attendants for washing. "Junior brother, up so early?" Ling Ling greeted with a smile. Having pondered all night, she suspected she misunderstood something. Perhaps her memories were faulty. Because if they weren’t, how else to explain yesterday’s slap? She’d been transparent with her words, yet he maintained an act of chastity. If it was not a pretense… Considering this possibility, Ling Ling decided to scrutinize more closely, thus making the first appearance today, aiming to discern the truth with her own eyes. "Senior Sister?" Su Yan was surprised to see Ling Ling. After what happened last night, he still had the nerve to appear. Instinctively, he thought to put on a stern face but holding soiled clothes suddenly made him feel a tad embarrassed.