Goddess Development Plan

The white stockings slowly rolled up from the toes. Her skin, fair as snow, shimmered under the morning sun—so flawless it looked unreal. The perfect legs were gradually wrapped in stockings, ending just above the knees.

Bending slightly, she lifted her other leg. The sensation of the white stockings brushing against her skin made her feel a bit awkward, but she still feigned composure and slowly pulled the stockings up, leaving a band of snowy white exposed.

At last, she fastened the suspenders to the stockings one by one, the white straps tight across her thighs. With that, her legs now looked as if outlined in a white line within the absolute territory—undeniably alluring.

Pinching both sides of the white lace skirt, she bent slightly at the waist and looked at the person in the mirror, smiling unconsciously.

"Ayase, what do you think would happen if I went to school dressed like this? What would all those little boys do?" Her tone was filled with anticipation—she really seemed tempted to walk out just like this.

"Then you better be ready for all kinds of stares. Honestly, no guy could resist your appearance in that outfit." Ayase's tone was flat, clearly not fond of her attire.

"Well, I'm only wearing it at home. I wouldn't dare go out like this. Before, it was white cotton socks—not see-through, not too stimulating. But now I'm wearing semi-transparent white lace stockings, and suspenders at that..." Chu Lian added, though it was mostly Ayase who made her wear this. Still, since Ayase was the only one who could see it, she didn't mind too much.

But if she really had to go outside like this, she'd absolutely refuse. It wasn't just about embarrassment—it was that she hated the way people would look at her, like hungry wolves staring at prey. Even if she herself had once looked at others that way, she didn't want to be on the receiving end.

Just as she was about to take off the suspender stockings, her mother suddenly pushed the door open. She immediately caught sight of Chu Lian—wearing suspender stockings, a white lace mini-skirt, a pale pink off-shoulder camisole, her silky long hair tied into a ponytail cascading down to her curvy hips—halfway through removing her stockings.

"So cute!" Startled by her mom's sudden entry, Chu Lian barely reacted before her mom tightly hugged her, cheek-to-cheek, purring like a cat: "My daughter is so adorable—I have to take her out and show her off!"

What made Chu Lian feel painfully embarrassed was seen as perfectly normal by her mom. After all, the outfit only showed a bit of thigh and shoulder—pretty conservative for the weather.

"Mom, let me down. I need to change clothes..." Struggling in her mother's arms, Chu Lian sighed in defeat when she couldn't escape.

"No need to change—there's not enough time. Even though it's Tuesday, we have to go to school early. I have a meeting with your principal about a literary competition our company is organizing in collaboration with the school."

"And guess what? I'm the one in charge of the project. I scheduled the meeting for 8 a.m. last night, and it's already 7:45. Even with a car, you won't make it if you change. So be good, Lian'er—I'll grab your things. You just follow me." Her mom kissed her on the cheek, cheerfully picked up her schoolbag, grabbed the still-sleeping and completely unaware Tina from the bed, and clicked her high heels downstairs.

Looking at the window, then at the mirror again, Chu Lian let out a quiet sigh. "Fine, whatever. I can't let this affect Mom's work. I just have to convince myself that dressing this shamefully will soon be normal..." She glanced at herself one last time, fastened a silver bracelet around her left wrist, and stepped out in her slippers.

At the entryway, Chu Lian found a pair of white mid-calf boots in the shoe cabinet. As she put them on, she asked Ayase, "Why do I feel like something's off..."

Inside the system space, Ayase rubbed her forehead in helplessness. She was at a loss over Chu Lian's slow reactions, but after thinking it over, decided to let her figure it out on her own. So she replied, "It's nothing. This isn't your first time dressing like this. It's just the first time you've gone outside in it. Don't worry. I'm going to sleep now. Don't bother me unless it's important."

Ever since Chu Lian had made that baffling comment the night before, something had changed between them. It was a subtle feeling—part attachment, part distance. Neither of them could explain it. Maybe one day, when the seed finally sprouted, they'd understand why.

After putting on her boots and locking the door, Chu Lian stepped outside. Her mom was already seated inside the white Maserati T-3507, with the passenger door open—clearly, she wanted Chu Lian to sit beside her.

"This world is really something... so much of what I used to know doesn't apply here. Like this T-3507. It was named after the robotic protagonist from the film Moon Man. Not what I expected..." Chu Lian recognized the car—her mom had bought it using her allowance for daily commuting. Chu Lian herself owned the same model, only in light blue. Each car cost 3.507 million yuan.

In terms of cost-performance, they were great. But she couldn't help but complain about the sci-fi look of the vehicle, which seemed a decade ahead of anything on Earth. She suspected this world's tech tree had gone seriously off-course to produce something like that.

"Alright, buckle up! Mama's going to speed!" Despite her claim, her mom didn't go over 40km/h. But even so, she wore a delighted expression.

"How long has it been since I've seen Mom like this? I used to worry her so much. Ever since our heart-to-heart at the hospital, she's finally gotten her spark back..." Watching the scenery blur past outside, Chu Lian turned to look at her mom, silently reflecting.

"What's the matter? Is there something on my face?" Her mom noticed her expression even while driving.

"No... I was just thinking, you look really beautiful today, Mom..." Chu Lian smiled softly, not revealing her inner thoughts.

Sure enough, hearing her favorite daughter say that made her mom beam. "Such a good girl~ When I get back later, I'll buy you tons of snacks!"

"No sour, bitter, or tasteless stuff! Especially nothing from Korea, got it? I want..." The moment food was mentioned, Chu Lian lit up, listing her cravings one by one. Her mom, thrilled to be chatting cheerfully with her daughter again, nodded repeatedly.

Meow~ At some point, sleepy Tina stretched, opened her eyes, and sat up. One glance and she knew they weren't home. Before she could process the situation, Chu Lian's food list caught her attention, and she couldn't help but meow.

"Aw, kitty wants food too? What do you want to eat?" Her mom spoke in a deliberately soft voice that captivated the still-drowsy Tina. The little cat trotted over and curled up in her mom's lap.

Recognizing the familiar scent, Tina realized who it was. She tried to squirm away, but her mom giggled and said gently, "Don't move, little kitty. I know you understand us. If you try to run, I'll make you drink milk for every meal..."

Tina shivered and froze.

Beside them, Chu Lian stifled her laughter. Watching her mom effortlessly subdue Tina, her eyes sparkled with schadenfreude. Serves you right, you grumpy cat. Always giving me a hard time. Now look at you.

Truly, one thing subdues another. If you ever bully me again, I'll hand you over to Mom...

Outside, the gates of Sudi High School were now in view. Chu Lian suddenly sensed something, pulled out her phone from her backpack, and checked the time. "7:52..."

"I knew something felt off! We have a car! It takes over ten minutes to walk, but just a few minutes by car. I totally had time to change clothes—Mom!" Chu Lian turned with misty eyes, crying out to her mom in protest.

"Ahaha, I just wanted to show off my beautiful daughter..." Her mom chuckled sheepishly, as if it wasn't her doing at all.

Well, as Ayase had said—Chu Lian really could be too slow sometimes...