Ch. 101How Do You Want to Punish Me?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Xing returns to the castle and has dinner alone, with Catherine serving him.
- Catherine reveals she had misunderstood Lu Xing earlier and apologizes.
- Lu Xing takes a bath, and Catherine styles Anne's hair for him. Catherine's wet stockings reveal her legs, causing Lu Xing to waver.
- Lu Xing decides to "punish" Catherine for her repeated offenses, but the Duchess's return interrupts them.
- Anne returns from school and has dinner with Miss Xiao Yu. She tells Lu Xing about her day.
Character Developments
- Lu Xing: Struggles with his attraction to Catherine, who is dressed provocatively. He teases her about punishment but doesn't follow through.
- Catherine: Initially misunderstands Lu Xing but later apologizes. She shows vulnerability when she believes Lu Xing is attracted to her.
- Anne: Enjoys her time with Miss Xiao Yu, blushing when Lu Xing mentions his shower. She's open about her feelings and appearance.
Significant Themes
- Attraction and temptation: Lu Xing struggles with his attraction to Catherine, dressed as Anne.
- Misunderstandings: Catherine initially misunderstands Lu Xing's intentions but later apologizes.
- Trust and honesty: Anne is open with Lu Xing about her feelings and appearance.
Character Interactions
- Lu Xing and Catherine: Their interaction is tense due to Lu Xing's attraction to Catherine and her misunderstanding of his intentions.
- Anne and Lu Xing: They have a playful, honest, and open conversation about Anne's appearance and feelings.
- Anne and Miss Xiao Yu: They have a friendly and comfortable dinner together, chatting and laughing.