Chapter 97: Ailian's Affection Skyrockets ===GLOSSARY=== [{

For the first time, Ailian wondered why time passed so quickly—why couldn’t class last longer? Why was this man, whom she had just met, so captivating? She wanted to stay with him longer.

“Mmm...” Ailian, caught off guard by Ye Qingfeng’s unwavering gaze, let out a soft, fluttering whimper, then slowly lowered her eyes to the floor, feeling slightly relieved as she whispered, “No problem...”

Ye Qingfeng kept constant watch over Ailian; if she showed any extreme reaction, he would immediately shut off the Animal Charm Body.

“Good! Then, Ailian, please step over here by the blackboard.”

Seeing that after so long, Ailian showed no sign of distress except for a faint blush, Ye Qingfeng quietly exhaled in relief, stepping aside to clear the space in front of the blackboard.

“Alright.”

Ailian took a deep breath, stepped forward, pressed her back against the blackboard, gripped the hem of her skirt, and kept stealing glances at Ye Qingfeng.

“Just to be safe, I’ll repeat it once more.” Ye Qingfeng faced Ailian, his back to the students below. Noticing her furtive glances, he offered a warm, open smile. “I’ll pretend to be a lecher trying to hit on you. You must refuse and resist—ideally, trip me or distract me, then escape while you can.”

“Ah... okay...” Ailian, embarrassed that Ye Qingfeng had noticed her staring, immediately dropped her head. After hearing his instructions, she stammered, “I understand...”

“Looks like Ailian’s a bit nervous!” Ye Qingfeng saw her shyness and worried she might falter later. To reassure her, he added, “Just do your best—no matter the outcome, I’ll grant you one small request.”

“Shall I begin?”

Ye Qingfeng decided to give Ailian a moment to prepare mentally, and spoke up clearly.

“I... I understand.”

Hearing Ye Qingfeng’s words, Ailian snapped to attention, forcing herself not to dwell on the strange thoughts swirling in her mind.

He just said I could ask for any small favor! Any! Any! Does that mean I could...?

“Go, Ailian!”

At that moment, Ruby shouted loudly from below.

Ye Qingfeng’s body blocked Ailian’s from view, so Ruby and the other students couldn’t see what was happening—but they clearly heard his voice and knew the demonstration was about to begin.

As Ailian’s closest friend, Ruby immediately cheered her on!

Ruby, seriously! Why shout so loud?!

To Ailian, Ruby’s outburst made her want to crawl into a hole and disappear.

Just as Ailian’s attention wavered, Ye Qingfeng moved—stepping forward sharply, bracing one arm on the blackboard beside her head, trapping her between himself and the wall.

The faint scent of laundry detergent on him, mingled with his unique male aroma, instantly enveloped her.

【Ding! Ailian’s affection increased: 10%】

【Current affection: 25%】

Startled by the sudden move, Ailian’s legs went weak. The next second, her face flushed crimson as she felt the intoxicating scent in the air. Without thinking, she tilted her head up, her nostrils flaring gently.

In an instant, her already fragile composure shattered—the moment she inhaled that first breath, she was utterly lost.

From gentle sniffs, Ailian quickly shifted to deep, eager breaths. After several inhales, she was no longer satisfied.

She wanted to lean closer, lick his neck, then trail downward, stopping at his shoulder to sink her teeth in, tasting the sweet, rich blood.

It would be irresistible! She couldn’t hold back!

Her breathing grew heavier; her once-clear eyes now shimmered with adoration as she leaned toward Ye Qingfeng of her own accord.

【Ding! Ailian’s affection increased continuously: 10%, 5%】

【Current affection: 40%】

【Reward: Two additional draws granted. Total draws now: 9】

(You can think of this effect as instantly maxing out a person’s affection once activated.)

Hearing the affection notification in his mind, Ye Qingfeng immediately looked down at Ailian. The first thing he saw was her red pupils—now shaped like a blood-red heart.

He instantly realized something was wrong. Watching Ailian inch closer, he calmly whispered, “System, shut off Animal Charm Body!”

【Ding! Fully shut off!】

In an instant, Ailian’s eyes cleared—but her memories remained intact. She gasped, staggered back a step, pressing herself against the blackboard, her cheeks burning even redder.

Ailian’s face was scorching hot, like a blazing sunset. She dropped her head in panic, unable to meet his gaze.

What was I just doing?! That was... too bold!

Ugh! He must’ve noticed! How can I ever face him again?!

Fortunately, Ye Qingfeng’s broad shoulders completely blocked Ailian from view—no one, not even the teacher, had seen what just happened.

But Qingyi was not among them. Though she didn’t fully grasp what had occurred, she noticed the girl’s flushed cheeks—and she was certain: this girl was already lost.

With the two on stage remaining motionless for too long, the students below grew impatient. One by one, they stood up, eager to see what was happening.

But Ye Qingfeng’s wall-hug posture effectively blocked all sightlines. Still, it couldn’t last much longer—otherwise, even the teacher would notice something was off.

“Cough! Cough!”

True to his role as Ye Qingfeng’s trusted ally, Qingyi immediately cleared her throat as a subtle warning.

“Ailian, have you calmed down?”

Hearing Qingyi’s cue, Ye Qingfeng snapped back to awareness. Though he didn’t fully understand the situation, he knew it was bad. He lowered his voice and asked Ailian, “Are you okay?”

He had already won over Zhu Yuan and Nico—he wasn’t as weak-willed as before. Though he longed to continue with this blushing girl, he had to prioritize the bigger picture.

“Mm...”

Ailian had no experience in such matters, but she bit her tongue sharply to snap herself back to clarity. She lifted her head, pressed her lips together, and gave a slight nod.

“When I give the signal, push me hard, then run away. Understood?”

Seeing Ailian’s cheeks still flushed but no longer burning, Ye Qingfeng judged her condition acceptable. He straightened his posture slightly, creating distance between them, and spoke softly.

“Got it!”

Ailian took a deep breath, raised her hand, and shoved hard against Ye Qingfeng’s chest—though she held back some strength, even after the potion’s enhancement, he only stumbled back slightly.

Ye Qingfeng staggered backward with the force, stopping just before he reached the podium.

Seizing the chance, Ailian covered her burning face and dashed down from the stage.

(Don’t ask why the author took a day off yesterday—today’s update is normal. I thought I’d just slack off for a day?????)

But then I realized I might not even hit this month’s attendance bonus. Felt emo...)

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