172 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

**Chapter 172: Oh~** As Su Qi stepped into the traditional embroidered shoes that matched her Hanfu attire, Officer Zhang Ru reminded her from the side, "We'll be heading back to Zhejiang City soon. Is there anything else you need to bring?" Su Qi never imagined that there would be a day when she needed a policewoman to remind her to go home. Her belongings were still in the boys' dormitory, so she couldn't retrieve her suitcase. All she had left in the room was a large backpack she packed before. After thinking for a while, Su Qi decided to pack her hoodie set into the backpack, planning to change into it after finishing the sword dance and heading home. But Officer Zhang Ru noticed and remarked, "It's dirty, you should change into clean clothes." Reluctantly, she packed a light blue dress into the backpack instead. "Host, you should also put the jade seal into the backpack!" The system suggested at this moment. Su Qi looked at the jade seal, about the size of a notebook, and shook her head after considering it. It was too heavy to carry. Besides, if it broke during the trip, handing it over to the state could bring undesired trouble. Eventually, Su Qi decided to only take one set of clothes, a stock trading manual, and her charger. Watching Su Qi choose to stuff a massive book into the backpack instead of a laptop, Officer Zhang Ru could only marvel at this little girl's quirky logic. She wondered what kind of book could be so thick but decided it was time to leave; everyone must be getting anxious waiting! Noticing the bulging backpack and the ethereal aura surrounding the little girl, Officer Zhang Ru felt a sense of strange discomfort. The more peculiar moment came next; as Su Qi tried to sling the backpack over both shoulders, she underestimated the book's weight and overestimated her own strength. She ended up crushed onto the bed under the backpack's weight! Observing this, Officer Zhang Ru found herself worrying even more about this little girl. When she tried to pick up Su Qi's backpack, she realized it was extraordinarily heavy, at least 20 pounds. Reluctantly, she placed it on top of her own suitcase. The last thing she wanted was to see Su Qi hunched over like an overburdened child. Recalling her defeat by the backpack, Su Qi felt embarrassed beyond words, as if the shame reached her grandmother's house. Determined to prove herself, she got a playful bop on the forehead from Zhang Ru, who urged, "Come on, we're leaving now!" With that, the two finally stepped out of the room. --- **Film Crew** Director Zhang sat at the entrance having a boxed meal, feeling somewhat frustrated as he had planned to finish filming in the morning. Production dragged into the afternoon, forcing the crew to spend more on an extra meal, and to lift spirits, he opted for the deluxe version at 35 yuan per box. After quickly finishing his meal, he noticed Su Siyang, knowing that Su Qi, the little girl, was coming to perform a sword dance. But after an hour and a half, shouldn't she have arrived by now? However, he felt bad about rushing her, as Su Qi had already said she didn’t want fame or to enter the entertainment industry. Helping them was a charitable, unpaid favor. But if they kept waiting, his wallet would have to endure the cost of bubble tea soon! Just then, Director Zhang heard Su Siyang's phone ring and saw him stepping out to answer. During Su Qi's awaited arrival, the film crew had already heard about Su Siyang's sister coming to perform a sword dance. Coinciding with the video buzz, some people who finished lunch curiously tagged along with Su Siyang, wanting to see if his sister was as pretty as in the video. Officer Zhang Ru had hired a private car this time, and she couldn't help but notice that on-demand car services from Android phones were much cheaper than those from Apple. Having used an Apple phone for rides, her fare to the destination previously cost 70 yuan. Now, the thirty-minute trip was merely 58 yuan. Since starting college, Su Qi rarely took cars, relying instead on buses and the subway. This clean, convenient ride surprised her as the driver courteously offered refreshments and assistance. By the time they reached the destination, the driver kindly helped unload their luggage from the trunk. This act heightened Su Qi's perception of professionalism even further. Watching the car drive away, Su Qi realized that there are no unprofessional industries, only unprofessional individuals. Observing Su Qi's reflective state post the private car ride, Officer Zhang Ru found her even more endearing. Especially her eyes full of admiration, in a world often driven by wealth, such innocent people like Su Qi were becoming a rarity. After calling Su Siyang, Su Qi soon saw her brother, Director Zhang, and a group of people standing behind them. Feeling the intensity of their gazes, she couldn't help but feel a bit shy. Her Hanfu, rarely seen, especially the version she wore, enhanced her ethereal presence. With her already captivating looks, she naturally became the center of attention. Feeling her brother's proud gaze, Su Qi was reminded of her frustration at not being informed about the return home. Puffing her cheeks in mock anger, she complained, "Brother, why didn't you tell me you were going home? It was Sister Zhang who informed me!" Seeing his sister slightly upset, Su Siyang quickly tried to appease her, saying, "I was thinking of picking you up after filming today. If you're busy, we could change the plan to another day. You're in charge, okay?" Officer Zhang Ru, amused by the high-profile celebrity side of Su Siyang trying to pacify Su Qi, added playfully, "Oh, but you agreed to accompany me to Zhejiang today! Plans do change!" Thinking it would be a casual joke, Zhang Ru didn't anticipate the silence. Observers turned their attention to her and Su Siyang discerningly. Even Su Qi, with her wide innocent eyes and ethereal presence, watched her closely, reminding Zhang Ru of the misunderstanding. In a rush, she explained, "No, it's not what you think! I mean, we're just going home together!" Oh— "Not like that; I'm just catching a ride; we're each heading to our own homes." Their response remained, oh— Feeling the misunderstanding for the first time, Zhang Ru, usually composed, blushed intensely. However, Su Qi saw this misunderstanding as good news, preferring if things spread around like this. It meant her time as an aunt might come sooner than expected. Moreover, this little ruckus revealed that Officer Zhang Ru unwittingly diverted attention away from her, making Su Qi feel less intimidated by her. Officer Zhang now seemed like her little guardian angel!