Chapter 57: Nervous

Because of Xing Lian’s politeness, the Captain Beast Girl liked her even more and handed her the oilpaper package.

Xing Lian took the oilpaper package and eagerly began to eat.

She tore off a drumstick, opened her mouth, and took a big bite. The fragrant chicken meat was tender and smooth, so delicious she felt like biting her tongue off.

Xing Lian ate happily, her eyes narrowing into crescent moons.

She was so easily satisfied.

The Captain Beast Girl was amazed. Such an easy-to-please little beast girl was rare nowadays.

Xing Lian didn’t notice the Captain Beast Girl’s thoughts; she was fully focused on devouring the meal.

After finishing the entire roast chicken and drinking a glass of water, she finally felt full.

After eating, Xing Lian started to feel nervous.

It was already late; the sky was completely dark. With nothing to do, she was alone with a stranger, utterly incapable of resisting this person.

‘What if she wanted to bully me? If she made a move on me, then I…’

Just thinking about it made her breathing quicken, and she couldn’t accept it at all.

But even if she couldn’t accept it, there was no choice. The initiative was in the other person’s hands, and she had no say.

Fortunately, the Captain Beast Girl didn’t make any moves on her. Instead, she went to eat something.

Xing Lian didn’t know what to do next and stood there dumbly, which amused the Captain Beast Girl.

“What are you standing there for? Aren’t you tired? Why don’t you find a place to sit and rest?”

“Mm, I understand.”

Xing Lian replied with a red face.

After the Captain Beast Girl finished eating and drinking, she asked for Xing Lian’s name. Xing Lian told her, then fell silent again.

She had given her name because she had no choice. If she asked for the Captain’s name, it would seem like she wanted to be friends with her.

Xing Lian hadn’t forgotten: this person was not a good person. She had been forcibly taken here.

Wait, why did that sentence sound so familiar?

Oh, right.

She had said it herself before.

When she met Yue Li and Fei, both had taken the initiative, and both had used coercive methods on her. Yue Li had even kidnapped her before, and at the time, she had complained inwardly.

But facing those two, Xing Lian didn’t feel much resentment. Yet facing this person, she couldn’t muster any desire to get close.

Although the methods were the same, the feeling was different.

Fei was her first, so she naturally felt something special. Yue Li grew on her over time, plus she treated her well and was beautiful, which pleased her.

But this person…

She sneaked a glance. Average looks, very low initial affinity. Indeed, she was just an ordinary person; she also cared about appearances.

Xing Lian’s mind wandered.

At that moment, the Captain Beast Girl brought over a black bag and stuffed it into her hands.

“Your clothes are very dirty. These are for you. I didn’t know your size, so I just bought something random. Make do with them for now.”

After speaking, the Captain Beast Girl pointed behind her.

“The bathroom is over there. You can go take a bath.”

“Th… thank you.”

Xing Lian hugged the bag of clothes and walked into the bathroom. She really did want to take a bath badly.

After being in the forest for so long, her body was dirty. Although there was a small stream in the forest where she could bathe, it was too embarrassing to undress in the open air, so she always washed hurriedly and was never truly clean.

Besides, the stream water was very cold. If she washed too long, she might get sick.

Now that conditions allowed, Xing Lian definitely wanted to clean herself thoroughly.

But first…

As she filled the bathtub with water, she closed the bathroom door and locked it, then let out a sigh of relief.

She didn’t want someone to suddenly barge in while she was bathing.

Although this measure was probably useless, it was still a little reassuring.

After filling the tub with water, she took off her clothes, removed her shoes and socks, and stepped into the tub.

Wrapped in the warm water, she couldn’t help but let out a comfortable sigh.

Xing Lian loved bathing. Immersing herself in hot water made fatigue disappear instantly, as if washing away body and soul.

Every bath was a pleasure for Xing Lian.

But today was different.

Even though she was doing something she liked, her mood was somewhat bad.

‘I washed myself until I smell nice and feel comfortable—but what about the consequences? Buying me new clothes and letting me take a bath… is the next step to push me down?’

Just imagining it made her nervous, and she didn’t even want to leave the bathroom, wanting to keep washing forever.

But that was impossible.

She delayed in the bathroom for a long time. The Captain Beast Girl had knocked on the door several times. What if she lost patience and broke in?

She had nothing on. If the other party wanted to take a bath together…

No, no!

Xing Lian shook her head.

The hot water in the tub gradually cooled. If she stayed any longer, there would be problems. She had to step out and dry herself with a towel.

After drying off, she opened the black bag and found a set of underwear and a pretty little dress.

Xing Lian put on the underwear and frowned slightly.

It was a bit tight. The size wasn’t right.

After putting it on, she felt stuffy and had difficulty breathing.

But taking it off was impossible. She didn’t want to go commando.

With the underwear on, she put on the dress and walked out with wet hair.

The Captain Beast Girl’s eyes lit up when she saw Xing Lian fresh from the bath.

The beauty was already stunning, nearly enough to topple a kingdom. Now, seeing her flushed face and nervous fidgeting with her dress, the Captain felt her heart melt.

Being stared at with such hot gazes made Xing Lian even more nervous.

She felt she shouldn’t have changed clothes.

Although her previous clothes were tattered and dirty, they were safe. Now that she had put on pretty clothes, wasn’t she asking for trouble?

Xing Lian regretted it deeply, but it was too late to change back.

Fortunately, the Captain Beast Girl only stared at her for a while and didn’t do anything, not even intending to stay overnight.

“What? You’re leaving!?”

Xing Lian was very surprised, thinking she had misheard.

“What, you don’t want me to leave? If you want me to stay…”

“I don’t!”

Before she could finish, Xing Lian interrupted impatiently.

But as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it.

Not because she regretted refusing, but because she had refused too quickly.

‘I’m in someone else’s hands now; I have to be careful in my words and actions. What if she gets angry and develops a rebellious streak?’

And indeed.

The Captain Beast Girl gave a displeased snort, glared at her sharply, walked over and pinched her cheek, then reluctantly turned and left.

The Captain Beast Girl left, and Xing Lian breathed a sigh of relief. She didn’t know why she left, but being able to stay alone was wonderful.

The Captain Beast Girl actually didn’t want to leave. Who wouldn’t want to hold a warm, fragrant beauty in their arms at night?

But she couldn’t.