Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder, Unable to Escape the Black Lotus Villain - Chapter 19

Inside the pajama shop, Mu Xin held the white pajamas the shop assistant had brought over and reached out to feel them.

Hmm, the texture is very soft, it feels very comfortable, and looking at the thickness, it should be very warm to wear; it’s perfect for the current weather.

But, why am I the one who has to wear it?!

Mu Xin looked crossly at Ning Qi and Huo Liuxue, who both stood before her with identical expressions of expectation, and she immediately became even more annoyed.

These two fellows actually both agreed that she was perfect for this set of pajamas.

Pray tell, which part of me is “perfect” for this?

Mu Xin tugged at the plush ears on the garment and turned her gaze toward Ning Qi.

“Qiqi, we came here to help you pick out pajamas. Why don’t you try them on?”

Mu Xin attempted to struggle one last time.

“Me? No, no, no, I think you’ll look better in them.”

Ning Qi’s eyes were bright. She stood up and pushed Mu Xin toward the fitting room. “Go, go, go, let’s try them first. You can help me pick a pair later, okay?”

Ning Qi was already somewhat impatient to see what Mu Xin would look like wearing the little rabbit pajamas.

She’ll definitely be adorable!

“Wait, wait, wait! I can change my clothes by myself!”

Seeing that she couldn’t dodge it, Mu Xin could only resign herself to her fate.

“Uh, right. Then I’ll wait for you outside. If it’s inconvenient to change, just call me.”

Ning Qi stopped at the door of the fitting room, but it was clear she had no intention of leaving.

Xinxin wearing little rabbit pajamas… I have to be the first to see it.

“…”

Mu Xin sighed, clutched the little rabbit pajamas, and entered the fitting room.

On the other side, the shop assistant, who had been watching the two of them, started laughing. She looked at Huo Liuxue, who had a peculiar expression on her face, and whispered, “Are they classmates? They must be good friends too.”

She had noticed these two girls the moment they walked in.

The tone of their conversation and their movements gave off a very intimate feeling.

“I… suppose so.” Huo Liuxue gave an awkward smile, complaining inwardly.

It’s more than just a good relationship; they’re practically becoming one person.

Five minutes passed without them noticing. Just as Ning Qi, who was guarding the door, was thinking about whether to ask if everything was okay, the fitting room door opened.

“Xinxin, you—uh…”

Ning Qi grabbed the door and looked at the person sitting in the wheelchair. She froze for a moment, her face instantly turning a deep red.

Heavens, this is just too beautiful.

The oversized pajamas wrapped around Mu Xin’s entire body, making her look tiny. Perhaps because she was shy, Mu Xin had pulled the hood very low; Ning Qi could only see her lightly bitten pink lips and her smooth jawline.

However, Mu Xin had no idea that the rabbit ears hanging down from the hood made her look even more like a bashful little bunny.

The two of them stayed in a stalemate like this. Ning Qi swallowed hard, suddenly feeling a surge of desire to pull Mu Xin into her arms and protect her.

“Does it… not look good?”

Mu Xin kept her face lowered. Her flushed complexion was not at all inferior to Ning Qi’s.

She didn’t dare look up, fearing Ning Qi would see her face, which was red enough to bleed. So, she asked in a small voice.

Mu Xin was very nervous. Subconsciously, she hoped Ning Qi would like her like this.

After realizing what she was thinking, the shyness in her heart increased.

Why would I think that?

Could it be that I really like Ning Qi?

Mu Xin’s hands, hidden inside the pajamas, clenched together in conflict.

“Ah, it looks great! Really, Xinxin, you’re just too cute. My intuition was right!”

At this moment, Ning Qi finally found her voice. She didn’t hold back her praise at all. Her eyes were fixed on Mu Xin, and a strange emotion began to grow in the depths of her heart.

“How good does she look? I want to see too!”

Huo Liuxue, who had been chatting with the shop assistant, noticed the movement over here and immediately rushed over.

Ning Qi’s eyes shifted. Her gaze swept over Mu Xin again, and she quickly grabbed Huo Liuxue. Then, with lightning speed, she slammed the fitting room door shut and shouted toward the inside:

“Xinxin, it’s getting late. Let’s head back quickly. Change your clothes first!”

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Huo Liuxue stared at Ning Qi with an accusing look. However, she couldn’t break free from Ning Qi’s grip and could only be dragged to the entrance.

She looked at the fitting room door with a face full of despair.

Why?!

I want to see too!

Ning Qi is being too much!

As soon as Ning Qi let go of her, she put her hands on her hips and glared at Ning Qi.

“You’re hogging the view for yourself!”

“Pfft.”

Ning Qi, who originally felt a bit guilty, couldn’t help but let out a laugh.

“What are you talking about? I just thought there wasn’t much to see. It’s enough if I see it.”

“Heh, you really have the nerve to say that!”

Huo Liuxue wasn’t buying it at all.

Does she take me for a fool? With Xinxin’s looks, she looks good in anything.

Ning Qi clearly had selfish motives; she didn’t want her to see.

Ning Qi pretended not to see Huo Liuxue’s glare. Regardless, it wasn’t happening—the cute Xinxin was for her eyes only!

After another while, the fitting room door opened, and Mu Xin came out holding the pajamas. her expression had returned to normal, though her gaze was slightly unnatural when she looked at Ning Qi.

The moment she came out, she noticed Huo Liuxue glaring at Ning Qi.

She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Xinxin, Ning Qi is being so mean! I wanted to see you in the little rabbit outfit too.”

“Cough, cough… Liuxue, there really wasn’t much to see.”

At the mention of the rabbit pajamas, Mu Xin blushed again. She looked at Ning Qi and noticed that while the latter’s face was expressionless, her fair earlobes seemed to be a bit red.

Mu Xin’s expression turned into one of “as I thought.”

So, Ning Qi didn’t want Huo Liuxue to see.

Mu Xin curled her lips. Her heart felt a strange sense of joy.

“Hello, it looks like you all really like this garment?” The shop assistant walked over with a smile.

“Yes,” Mu Xin nodded.

Although she felt a bit embarrassed, it really was comfortable to wear.

And… Ning Qi seemed to like it very much.

“I can see you and your friend have a great relationship. Would you like to try the ones from the same series?”

As the assistant spoke, she pointed to the other side. The three of them looked in that direction at the same time, and their expressions immediately became quite different.

The Mu Family Villa

Ning Qi and Mu Xin looked at the two sets of fluffy pajamas, their hearts swirling with little private thoughts.

Ning Qi stared at the little rabbit pajamas and then glanced at Mu Xin.

“Xinxin, it’s getting late. Why don’t you go shower first?”

As Ning Qi spoke, her eyes instinctively looked elsewhere.

Why does a perfectly normal sentence sound “off” coming out of my mouth?

“You go first.”

Mu Xin shot a glance at Ning Qi and reached out to nudge her.

She knew exactly what Ning Qi was thinking.

Isn’t she just wanting to see me wear the little rabbit pajamas?

She looked at the grayish pajamas next to them, and her eyes darted around.

Soon, a smile flashed in her eyes.

“Qiqi, let’s discuss something.”

“What?” Ning Qi looked at her, confused.

“It’s just…” Mu Xin picked up the little rabbit pajamas and stuffed them into Ning Qi’s arms, her smile carrying a deep meaning.

“Can you wear this and show me?”

As she spoke, she pressed her hands together, her sparkling, moist eyes looking at Ning Qi.

She looked just like a little kitten begging for a hug.

Ning Qi forced herself not to look at Mu Xin and rejected her with difficulty. “Xinxin, I’m not suited for this. Besides, you looked quite good in them.”

After saying that, she turned to look at Mu Xin. Seeing the disappointment in Mu Xin’s eyes, a sense of guilt rose in Ning Qi’s heart.

“Okay, okay. But it’s a deal—only trying them on once.”

Ning Qi gritted her teeth and said.

Hearing her words, the previously listless Mu Xin instantly brightened up and nodded repeatedly.

“Mm-hmm! I’ll only look once. Thank you, Qiqi.”

“Hehe.” Ning Qi was dazzled by the smile before her. The slight reluctance in her heart vanished completely, and she took the little rabbit pajamas into the bathroom.

In a place she couldn’t see, a triumphant smile appeared on Mu Xin’s face.

Anyone can be the little rabbit.

I’m going to be the big bad wolf!

After Ning Qi entered the bathroom, Mu Xin immediately picked up the grayish “big bad wolf” pajamas and put them on.

After changing, she even made two fierce faces at the mirror on the cabinet.

“Pfft, since when did I become so childish?”

Looking at the person in the mirror wearing the plush onesie, Mu Xin was dazed for a moment.

She was actually acting like a child fighting for something, using tricks to snatch a set of pajamas.

When was the last time she had such a thought?

Age ten? Twelve?

She didn’t remember.

She only knew that from the day her parents placed high hopes on her to become the successor, many things had changed.

Just as Mu Xin fell into her memories, the bathroom door opened.

Ning Qi came out wearing the pajamas, her hair half-dry.

The pajamas that were loose on Mu Xin appeared a bit short on Ning Qi.

Ning Qi’s fair calves were exposed to the air, and a faint steam still rose from her skin.

This “little rabbit” lacked a bit of cuteness, but her figure appeared more slender.

Ning Qi immediately saw Mu Xin sitting on the bed, and then she saw the pajamas she was wearing.

She quickly realized what had happened.

“Xinxin, you lied to me! Quick, give the big bad wolf back to me!”

“No. The big bad wolf is fearless.”

Mu Xin snapped out of it. Her gaze lingered on Ning Qi’s legs for a moment before she quickly retreated into the quilt.

Was she joking? She had finally managed to get Ning Qi to honestly play the little rabbit for once; how could she possibly switch back?

“Hmph! Then this Big White Rabbit is going to punish you, little gray wolf!”

Seeing that Mu Xin was going to be shameless, Ning Qi lunged onto the bed and reached out to tickle Mu Xin.

Although Mu Xin struggled desperately, she was still no match for Ning Qi and quickly surrendered.

The pajamas on both of them became wrinkled and messy. Mu Xin tugged on the rabbit ears on Ning Qi’s hood and begged for mercy.

“Qiqi, I was wrong.”

“Will you dare to lie to me next time?”

Ning Qi pinned her down with one hand and reached out with the other to pinch Mu Xin’s chin triumphantly.

“I still dare!”

Mu Xin suddenly looked up and planted a kiss on Ning Qi’s cheek.

Ning Qi sprang up as if she’d been electrocuted. “What are you doing?!”

As Ning Qi spoke, she touched the spot where she had been kissed, feeling it grow warm.

“Mm, a goodnight kiss. Hurry up and sleep; we have a banquet to attend tomorrow.”

Mu Xin spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, but in reality, she was watching Ning Qi’s expression.

Ning Qi felt that strange sensation again. In that moment just now, she felt a sort of “sweet” feeling.

Ning Qi frowned. What exactly is this feeling?

She looked at Mu Xin’s forehead, hesitated for a moment, then leaned down and kissed it. She then smacked her lips, and her brow furrowed again.

It’s not sweet… it’s still just fragrant.

“Go to sleep.”

After thinking for a long time and still failing to understand, a frustrated Ning Qi crawled into the quilt.

Just as she closed her eyes, she felt a pair of hands hook around her waist from behind.

“It’s warmer if we’re closer.”

Mu Xin’s soft voice drifted over. Ning Qi looked at the air conditioner, considered for a moment, and then rolled over.

“This way it won’t be cold.” As she spoke, she hooked her arm around Mu Xin and pulled her directly into her embrace.

Mu Xin’s gaze landed on the delicate collarbone in front of her, and the corners of her mouth curved upward.

Even though I don’t know what Ning Qi thinks of me…

At least Ning Qi doesn’t hate being intimate with me.

She let out a sigh of relief.

In that case, if I really do like Qiqi, could I try to pursue her?

It’s just that I’m still a bit unsure if I truly like Qiqi.

Or rather, how much I like her.

But it doesn’t matter. I believe I’ll understand very soon.

Her gaze fell on the exquisite and beautiful collarbone before her, and her eyes darkened slightly.