Animal-eared Girl Era: Start by Forming a Contract with an SSS-Class School Belle

The presidential suite had a hot spring pool, bedroom, bathroom, and a scenic balcony.

Next, the two started changing into their swimsuits, and Mu Qingxue warned, "Don't you dare peek."

She went to the bathroom to change.

Xiao Ye shrugged his shoulders. Since no one was around, he just changed into his swim trunks right by the hot spring pool and put his clothes in the wardrobe.

Soon, Mu Qingxue walked over with a faint blush on her face. Her skin was soft and pale, and she wore a thin, revealing swimsuit.

Xiao Ye turned the hot spring temperature up to the third level.

There was a switch beside the hot spring pool, with three temperature settings.

There was even a manual stuck to the side.

34 to 36 degrees Celsius was a lukewarm bath, which suppressed the central nervous system and eased emotions; 37 to 38 degrees was a warm bath, which relieved vascular spasms, promoted blood circulation, and relaxed the skin; 39 to 42 degrees was a high temperature bath, which improved blood circulation and boosted metabolism.

Mu Qingxue noticed that he kept his eyes straight ahead, seeming totally unconcerned by her outfit, not even glancing at her once.

*Hmmm, not bad at all!*

She was quite satisfied with Xiao Ye, but at the same time, she felt a faint sense of dissatisfaction in her heart.

*It was such a weird conflict—satisfied, yet unhappy!*

After all, she was a school beauty, an actual bombshell in a skimpy swimsuit, but the guy next to her didn't seem interested at all.

*Was she really that lame?*

Xiao Ye had no idea Mu Qingxue was being so dramatic. Right now, he was in absolute Sage Mode, uninterested in any outside temptation.

"So, how's the temperature? Comfortable?" Xiao Ye asked.

Mu Qingxue stared blankly at his chiseled eight-pack abs, completely spaced out.

Xiao Ye turned his head to glance at her, scooted a little closer, and grinned, "Well? Looks good, right? Wanna touch?"

"Can I? Then I... ah!" Mu Qingxue answered instinctively, but when she realized what she was saying, her face went totally red.

*She actually zoned out staring at him! She actually did want to touch!*

Xiao Ye's lips curled up, "If you want to touch, go ahead, but don't blame me afterwards."

Mu Qingxue stammered in embarrassed frustration, "W-Who wants to touch! I so don't want to! And there's no way I'd ever blame you, you wish!"

"Let's just take the pictures already!" she hurriedly changed the subject.

Xiao Ye stood up, got a bit closer, flashed a peace sign, and said, "Go on, take it."

Mu Qingxue glared up at him from below, her beautiful eyes narrowing, "Why are you standing so high? Trying to peek or something?"

Xiao Ye rolled his eyes, "You don't even have anything to peek at, it's like a damn runway, what would I want to see? Don't flatter yourself. Hurry up, let's get this over with."

"I've got three Contracted Beast Maidens—one with long legs, one who's stacked, and one who's got both."

"You? What's your selling point? Nada!"

"!" After being insulted like that, Mu Qingxue's face turned as black as charcoal, her slightly flat chest heaved up and down as she gritted her teeth, spitting out,

"Xiao Ye, I really wanna kill you."

Xiao Ye thought to himself, *You couldn't even if you tried.*

But she was clearly about to explode, so he said aloud, "Actually, you've got a real advantage—you're so fair, fairer than any girl I've ever met."

Mu Qingxue's face warmed up a little.

Then the two of them struck a few poses and took some intimate-looking pics. Mu Qingxue posted those photos to her social media Moments.

Once the photos were done, they finished soaking in the hot spring, got dressed, and headed to the City Lord's Mansion together.

But Mu Qingxue was still kinda pissed. The entire hot spring session, Xiao Ye hadn't once tried to sneak a peek at her—his gaze stayed clear, his expression calm, heart rate completely steady.

*That really bugged her—was she, Mu Qingxue, that unappealing?*

Meanwhile, look at her own behavior—she'd secretly checked out his abs at least twenty times, blushing and heart racing, and after the first look, she just had to sneak another!

"Hmph! Well, good. Pretending to be a couple with him, I'm not worried at all."

"No way I'd ever get attached to him! Absolutely impossible! I swear it!"

*Mu Qingxue tried reassuring herself in her mind.*

Meanwhile, at the City Lord's Mansion,

Jie Gangtai delivered the goods to the storage box by Mu Qingxue's villa entrance and sent a message, "Xue'Er, your stuff's at your door, don't forget to grab it."

The notification for "Favorites" rang out.

Jie Gangtai eagerly opened up Moments—Moonlight Goddess had posted, and he wanted to be the first to hit like! This chapter's true source is My Virtual Library Empire (M|V|LEMP-YR).

[Cool swimsuit pic, intimate pic] JPG.

[Couple outfit intimate pic] JPG.

[Holding hands intimate pic] JPG.

PS: Had such a great day

PS: Xiao Ye, please take care of me for the rest of my life

"Uh!!!" The happy grin on Jie Gangtai's face froze instantly, shock flashing in his eyes.

His Moonlight Goddess was actually together with Xiao Ye!

Were they making it official already?

But how? Just a few days ago at the Underground Crystal Ore, Xiao Ye was barely paying attention to Xue'Er, and she was mad about it.

Jie Gangtai didn't want to accept this reality.

He watched and rewatched that Moments post, examining every picture down to the smallest detail.

He couldn't help but marvel at Xue'Er's figure! This was the first time he'd ever seen Mu Qingxue in a swimsuit.

Their smiles in the photos looked so damn sweet!

"Ah!" Jie Gangtai grabbed his head in frustration, feeling bitter and miserable.

"Wait, hold on—didn't Xiao Ye already have Contractors? More than one, even. And with Xue'Er's pride, there's no way she'd agree to being someone's side piece." Jie Gangtai finally found a hole in the story.

He decided he had to call Mu Qingxue and confirm it himself.

Otherwise, he'd never believe they were together, not even if he died.

He pulled out his communicator, dialed Mu Qingxue's number, ring ring ring... The call cut off abruptly—she hung up on him straight away.

Jie Gangtai stared at the communicator, stunned.

"Ah! My Xue'Er~" After a long while, he wailed, the breeze brushing his face as the dust swirled in the wind.

On the other side,

Mu Qingxue brought Xiao Ye to the City Lord's Mansion.

"Remember, this step is crucial. We cannot slip up in front of my parents. They can't figure out we're just fake dating!" Mu Qingxue gave special instructions before entering the City Lord's Hall.

Xiao Ye signaled OK.

Hand in hand, they walked into the City Lord's Hall.

Having already gotten a heads-up from their daughter, City Lord Mu Cheng and City Lord's Wife Song Xi'Er both came out beaming to greet them.

Mu Chenglang laughed, "I was wondering which outstanding young man had managed to win Xue'Er's heart, uh."

When he saw Xiao Ye's face, his smile froze awkwardly, "Why is it you!"

"That's Xiao Ye, the guy who swooped in and snatched Xue'Er's Secret Realm chance?"

Song Xi'Er was just as stunned. Just a few days ago at the Sacred Spirit Secret Realm, Kunpeng Supreme Yunxi had demanded compensation from the City Lord's Mansion, and she could still vividly recall this kid haggling with Kunpeng Supreme.

Once they sat down, Mu Qingxue made a bold introduction, "Yep, this is my beloved—Xiao Ye!"

Xiao Ye greeted them with a smile, "Hi, Uncle, Auntie."

Mu Qingxue cheerfully declared, "Dad, Mom, I brought the guy you wanted. Does that mean tomorrow's engagement can finally be canceled?"

Mu Cheng's face darkened. He slammed his hand on the table and barked, "Nonsense!"

The atmosphere became deadly serious.

Without even glancing at Xiao Ye, he fixed Mu Qingxue with a piercing gaze and snapped,

"Xue'Er, you just picked some guy at random, thinking you could use him as a shield? You really think we're that easy to fool!"