Starting with a Breakup: Why Is the True Heiress My Possessive Ex? - Chapter 22

Inside the small rental apartment, Xu Nian’s cheerful humming drifted out of the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Su Qingya stood quietly in the living room, holding a photo frame in her hands.

It contained a picture of the two of them from middle school.

Her fingers gently brushed across the glass, and nostalgia filled her eyes.

The photo showed two girls standing on the school playground.

The black-haired girl looked quiet and refined, carrying the temperament of an honor student.

Beside her, the white-haired fox girl smiled brightly as she hugged the black-haired girl from behind, looking especially close.

Su Qingya’s thoughts unconsciously drifted back to that afternoon.

“You’re Su Qingya, right? Everyone says you’re hard to get along with. They think you’re a freak and want to isolate you.”

“So?”

“So I’ve decided to be your friend.”

“I don’t need friends.”

“Huh? Why not? Be friends with me! I’m really easy to get along with… pfft, pfft. Don’t tell me you’re scared? You’re such a scrub that you don’t even dare make friends.”

At the time, Su Qingya had clenched her fists.

The result of that single encounter…

Was a girlfriend she had to take responsibility for.

One who clung to her leg and refused to let go.

Having no other choice, she simply decided to give it a try.

Thinking back on it now…

She really had been tricked.

She had genuinely believed that the little fox’s idea of being “friends” meant ordinary friendship.

Who would have thought…

That what Xu Nian meant by “friend” was actually “lover.”

The revelation had dealt quite a shock to her young heart.

Perhaps because she was still young and her values were still taking shape, Su Qingya had accepted it surprisingly quickly.

Of course, the biggest reason was that after discovering Xu Nian’s true intentions, she had originally planned to use some unconventional methods to make the other girl give up.

Like secretly researching every yuri-related topic she could find.

And then…

That relationship somehow continued all the way until today.

Now, she found herself unable to imagine life without this lively little fox.

She had grown used to Xu Nian being by her side every single day.

But if that was the case…

Why was Xu Nian still afraid of her?

Su Qingya quietly reflected on their relationship.

She realized that the things they did together didn’t actually seem all that intimate.

They ate together.

Chatted together.

Studied together.

Occasionally teased each other.

But perhaps…

That wasn’t enough to build the kind of closeness she wanted.

Maybe she should start with little things.

Do more intimate activities.

Slowly reduce the Fear Value bit by bit.

After all, lunch today had already proven that her method worked.

Putting the photo frame back in its place, Su Qingya removed her clothes one piece at a time, grabbed a towel, and pushed open the bathroom door.

“Kyaa!”

A startled scream immediately rang out.

“I-I locked the door!”

“The bathroom lock broke ages ago. Didn’t you know?”

“When did it break? I just checked it a moment ago!”

“It broke just now.”

“What do you mean it ‘just broke’? Listen to yourself!”

Suddenly, Xu Nian seemed to realize something.

“Pfft… pfft… Don’t tell me you’re planning to shower together? No way, no way.”

“That’s right.”

Su Qingya answered honestly.

“I’m planning to shower with you.”

“Take your hands away. Couples should be honest with each other, shouldn’t they?”

“W-What?”

Xu Nian’s eyes widened.

“You really want to shower together? How can that be? I-I’m not even finished yet! If you want to shower, can’t you just wait a little longer?”

“Why should I?”

The beautiful girl stepped forward.

A jet-black star mark rested above her chest, drawing the eye.

The towel barely concealed anything.

The bathroom in the apartment wasn’t very large.

There wasn’t enough room for two people, so Su Qingya simply left the door open.

Still…

If they stood close enough together, sharing the shower wasn’t impossible.

Warm water poured from above, washing away Su Qingya’s fatigue.

She quite liked the feeling.

As for Xu Nian…

She found herself pulled into Su Qingya’s embrace.

The water streamed over Su Qingya first before running down onto her own body.

Her face instantly turned bright red.

“D-Don’t you think this is a little crowded?”

[Fear Value: 59%]

“I don’t.”

Su Qingya shook her head.

“I actually like it.”

Then she squeezed out a generous amount of shampoo.

Before Xu Nian could react, it was already lathered into her hair.

A moment later, Su Qingya casually transferred the foam from Xu Nian’s head onto her own.

“Aren’t we rich?”

Xu Nian couldn’t help asking.

“You don’t understand.”

Su Qingya answered seriously.

“This is called Niannian-brand shampoo.”

“Idiot! You’re such an idiot!”

Xu Nian was at her limit.

This was the first time they had shared such a tiny space together.

It wasn’t as though she had never seen Su Qingya before.

But with warm water glistening across her skin…

The impact was completely different.

She absolutely couldn’t let this continue.

“I’ll apply the body wash myself.”

As she spoke, Xu Nian reached for the bottle.

Unexpectedly, Su Qingya didn’t stop her.

Instead, just as Xu Nian was about to use it—

Su Qingya gently caught her hand.

She leaned closer until she was beside Xu Nian’s large fox ears.

“Nian Nian.”

“You should help me instead.”

She guided Xu Nian’s hand toward herself.

“Make sure every spot is covered.”

“Just like I helped wash you.”

“Uuu…!”

Xu Nian felt all the blood rush straight to her head.

Her legs nearly gave out.

She was mortified.

What was happening?

There was no way this was real.

“I-I’m not showering anymore!”

She turned to flee.

Unfortunately, the opening she left behind was far too obvious.

Su Qingya reached out and grabbed her fluffy tail.

Afraid that Xu Nian might slip on the wet floor, she immediately wrapped an arm around her to steady her.

“Where do you think you’re going, darling?”

[Fear Value: 54%]

Xu Nian nearly collapsed on the spot.

Fortunately, Su Qingya had no way of seeing another value that was rapidly skyrocketing.

Otherwise, she would have realized that Xu Nian’s embarrassment had already reached an unbelievable level.

Get a grip, Xu Nian!

You used to be a man!

Can’t you even handle this much closeness?

Besides, it’s rare for Su Qingya to take the initiative.

You can’t lose to a scrub like her!

After encouraging herself over and over, Xu Nian finally straightened her back.

She steeled herself.

“So what if it’s just helping out?”

“This little thing can’t beat me!”

“Fine then!”

She stretched out her hand.

Only moments later—

“N-Nian Nian… not there…”

“W-Wait… that hurts…”

“Why has your hand been there for so long? It’s already clean…”

“N-No… your technique…”

“Can we switch places?”

“Please…”

Watching the usually calm Su Qingya become completely flustered in front of her, Xu Nian couldn’t help but snort proudly.

Unfortunately…

What goes around came around.

Soon enough, Su Qingya was finished.

Which meant…

It was Xu Nian’s turn.

“Eep! No!”

“No?”

Su Qingya tilted her head innocently.

“Nian Nian, that’s not what you were saying just now.”