Hiding the little beauty had already taken a great risk; she didn’t want to be out all night and attract attention.
Earlier, when she accepted the task to find the beauty, she knew the little beauty had caught the attention of the higher-ups.
Under these circumstances, she had to be extra careful. She couldn’t lose her life for a moment of pleasure.
And she didn’t want to force the beauty either—she wanted to foster some feelings first.
…
After the Captain Beast Girl left, Xing Lian finally felt at ease.
She had eaten her fill, bathed, and now had a soft big bed—it was truly delightful.
But…
When she lay down on the soft bed, her fingers clutching the blanket, Xing Lian stared at the empty space beside her pillow and suddenly felt absent-minded.
When she was with Yue Li, she was held every night while sleeping. Now that no one was holding her, she felt a bit lonely.
Having grown accustomed to being with someone, suddenly being alone made her mood somewhat gloomy.
Yet amidst the gloom, some strange thoughts arose.
Back when she was with Fei, they had also been briefly separated, and her feelings then were very similar to now. Was she really that fickle?
‘It shouldn’t be, right? I’m just…’
She stammered for a long time but couldn’t articulate it, so she gave up thinking about it and instead worried about Yue Li.
‘I wonder how she’s doing now?’
After being separated from Yue Li, at first she wanted to see her desperately, but when she didn’t come for so long, resentment grew.
Why couldn’t she find her in time? Why did she have to endure so much fear and hardship?
But at this moment, all that resentment vanished, replaced by concern for Yue Li.
She had always hoped Yue Li would save her, but she never once considered Yue Li’s safety.
Although Yue Li was strong, two fists are no match for four hands.
Before they separated, Yue Li was fighting an enemy. She didn’t know if she had won or lost.
If she won, it would be fine. But if she lost…
Xing Lian’s breathing suddenly became rapid. She clenched her small fists, her nails digging deep into her palms until blood seeped out, yet she felt nothing.
Besides Yue Li, Xing Lian also worried about the little fox.
When the black-clad beast-girls appeared and forced her, the little fox tried to protect her, but was slapped away.
‘I wonder how the little fox is now? Is she injured?’
Worried about Yue Li and worried about the little fox, Xing Lian suddenly felt self-loathing.
‘Why am I so weak? Why do I always need others to protect me? To take care of me?’
She wanted to become strong—stronger than anyone—so she could protect herself and the people and things she wanted to protect.
Xing Lian’s mind wandered aimlessly. Her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and finally, unable to resist, her head lolled to the side as she fell asleep.
They say you dream about what you think about during the day—and that saying was quite true.
Before falling asleep, she fantasized about becoming strong, and in her dream, it actually came true.
She had a rare beautiful dream.
In the dream, she was favored by the gods. Her body was no longer frail, her eyes regained their sight, and she obtained incomparably powerful strength—she could soar to the heavens and dive into the earth, capable of anything.
She no longer had to read others’ expressions, no longer be forced by anyone, no longer live in constant fear, entrusting her life and safety to others.
She had a big villa, with pets and maids attending to her.
The pet was the little white fox, along with some other cute little animals. The maids were Yue Li and Fei.
Although those two had been good to her, Xing Lian had never forgotten that they had once made her anxious and fearful, taking from her by force.
To punish them, she abducted them and made them her maids. They had to please her every day, or she wouldn’t give them food.
Watching Fei and Yue Li in maid outfits, forcing smiles to curry favor with her, their resentful expressions made Xing Lian laugh happily.
Fine food and beautiful women by her side; when she was occasionally unhappy, she could discipline the maids for fun—this was truly a heavenly life!
But the happier the dream, the worse reality seemed.
She gently opened her eyes. Everything was pitch black, without the light of the dream. All those beautiful things had vanished, leaving Xing Lian’s heart hollow.
‘It was just a dream.’
She sighed, trying to let it go, but before she knew it, tears flowed out.
Crying over a dream—no one else would do that. She really was useless.
Too many bad things had happened, and her mind was completely wrapped in disappointment. Xing Lian didn’t want to move at all. She closed her eyes again, hoping to continue the beautiful dream.
But in the end, her wish went unfulfilled.
With a creak, the door opened. Footsteps sounded, and someone came in.
Xing Lian didn’t activate the gemstone necklace, but even so, she already knew who it was.
“Why are you still sleeping so late? Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy. This is very bad for you.”
The Captain Beast Girl said disapprovingly.
Xing Lian didn’t respond, still immersed in her disappointment.
But soon she had no mind for such thoughts. A fragrance drifted into her nose—the smell of food. Her nose twitched involuntarily.
Seeing this, the Captain Beast Girl smiled softly.
“Your little nose is quite sharp. Get up quickly; I brought you breakfast.”
After speaking, she turned and left the bedroom.
She didn’t stay to watch her change clothes. This person was quite polite.
Xing Lian thought to herself, then threw off the covers and dressed.
First the light little skirt, then shoes and socks. After dressing, she walked out of the bedroom.
Seeing her come out, the Captain Beast Girl smiled at her.
“You’re here. Sit down and eat quickly.”
“Mm.”
Xing Lian walked to the table and sat down, deliberately choosing the seat opposite her, trying to keep as much distance as possible.
After sitting, she turned her gaze to the table.
One serving of pastries, one bowl of meat porridge, two small dishes of pickles. Breakfast was quite generous.
Xing Lian’s stomach couldn’t help but growl again. She didn’t stand on ceremony and directly picked up her chopsticks to eat.
Halfway through her meal, the Captain Beast Girl suddenly stood up, walked over, and sat down beside her.
Xing Lian tensed up immediately.
‘What does she want?’
Her breathing quickened. She slowed down her eating and focused more attention on her.
The Captain Beast Girl naturally noticed her wariness, but she didn’t mind.
Xing Lian was beautiful, a stunningly gorgeous woman. She wanted to spend her whole life with Xing Lian, so she gave her the utmost respect.
But respecting her didn’t mean she wouldn’t touch her at all.
Even before making her willing, holding her hand or stealing some touches was still acceptable.
If she couldn’t eat meat, couldn’t she at least get a taste?
Xing Lian was unaware of her thoughts, so when the other woman touched her hand, Xing Lian felt extremely nervous.
Earlier, she had been very polite, never overstepping. Xing Lian thought she was a good person, but after only one day, she couldn’t hold back anymore.
‘As expected, girls in this world are all very lecherous. There are hardly any good people.’
‘Now she’s just touching my hand. Later, won’t she touch my face and thighs? Then go further, take advantage, kiss me, and finally…’