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

# Chapter 181: Why Does Everyone Want to Control Me? (Explosive Update with 7 Chapters!) The young girl beamed with a bright smile, her big eyes filled with hope as she gazed eagerly out of the window, eager to go home. Officer Zhang Ru felt that this little girl was far too emotional, behaving just like a child; it made it impossible not to worry about her. Compared to her, the girl's mother, Lu Ran, who had just spoken to her on the phone, was as cunning as a fox. From the beginning, when she set traps for the girl, to coaxing the director into helping deceive her back home from Su City, and then to their recent reconciliation — it was all intricately planned. It was likely that once the girl saw her father safe and sound at home, her fondness for her mother would only increase. Lu Ran had her completely under her thumb. Looking at the girl in front of her who was oblivious to these schemes, Officer Zhang Ru contemplated. Perhaps it was better to let some things remain unknown to her. Lu Ran hung up the phone, feeling an explosive joy. She had always preferred having a daughter over a mischievous son. But despite buying three scratch-off tickets, none yielded a prize. Now, all the information pointed to the possibility that her younger son was actually a daughter. Although she found it hard to believe — how could her son turn into a daughter? Just the thought of the possibility filled Lu Ran with excitement. She had intended to apologize to her younger son when he returned home, but now it seemed that step could be skipped. In Lu Ran's imagination, the scene would go like this: Su Qi would confess to her that he was actually a girl, and she would embrace her, saying how much she missed her, hence the whole ploy to bring her back home. A heartwarming family reunion, how perfect! Just then, Su Lu Jun stormed in angrily from outside. Eager to share her joy with him, Lu Ran's face fell the moment she saw him. There was a big bruise around Su Lu Jun's right eye — clearly the result of a fight. "You're almost 60, how can you still be fighting?" Lu Ran reprimanded sternly as she fetched the first aid kit. She had intended to share the surprise about their son, but decided against it. If he dared to chastise Su Qi again after returning, she would use it as an opportunity to win over Su Qi's affection completely. Imagining Su Lu Jun's shock upon learning Su Qi was a girl, Lu Ran could already picture her husband's regretful expression. Unable to hold back a laugh, Lu Ran chuckled while applying ointment to his wound. Hearing his wife's laughter only fueled Su Lu Jun's anger. "What are you laughing at? Did you eat bee poop?" Ordinarily, Lu Ran would have pinched his waist right then, but thinking of the upcoming scene, she refrained. Su Lu Jun braced himself for a usual pinch, but instead found himself left alone as his wife went to cook. Listening to the sound of chopping in the kitchen, Su Lu Jun felt that everything was Su Qi's fault. If not for that boy dressing like a girl and dancing, he wouldn't have called him back home. The thought of his wife preparing meals for that rebellious son infuriated him even more; he'd even fought Old Zhao over it. But here his wife was, midway through applying ointment, leaving him to cook for that boy? Inconceivable! Su Lu Jun found himself itching to reach for his well-worn Seven Wolves leather belt. Just then, Lu Ran's phone rang from the table — it was their other son, Su Si Yang. Watching Lu Ran cook, Su Lu Jun picked up the call. "Hello, Mom!" came Su Si Yang's voice from the other end. "It's not your mom, it's your dad!" Su Si Yang recognized his father's voice, albeit with some annoyance. Why did his dad always seem to be in a bad mood? He had called intending to ask his father to calm down a bit. After all, with Su Qi looking so delicate in women's clothing, he might not withstand being frightened. And so began Su Si Yang's effort to modify his father's stubborn temper. However, Su Lu Jun, in his fit of rage, wasn't about to listen. The result was that after just three sentences, Su Si Yang on the line heard his father's roaring response. "Are you the father, or am I? Now you're trying to discipline me!" he barked before hanging up. Faced with the disconnected call, Su Si Yang was left a bit helpless! However, upon recalling how ethereal his younger sibling looked in traditional Hanfu today, Su Si Yang thought perhaps his father would change his tune upon seeing Su Qi. After all, he had never seen a girl more beautiful than his sister! Hearing Su Lu Jun's outburst, Lu Ran quickly emerged from the kitchen. Frowning slightly at the furious Su Lu Jun, she instructed, "Make sure you treat Su Qi kindly when he returns. You can't shout at him!" "Hmph!" Su Lu Jun felt that it just wasn't his day. Why was everyone piling on him? However, shouting at Su Si Yang was one thing; after all, in the Su family, boys weren't spoiled. Looking at his wife busying herself again, Su Lu Jun took a newspaper from the table and sat on the living room sofa. If he couldn't confront them, he could at least avoid them, right? His irritation with Su Qi only deepened. Remembering the video of Su Qi in women's clothing, he felt he was failing his ancestors! He resolved to have that bad habit corrected once Su Qi returned! Meanwhile, on the ride, Su Qi was oblivious to his father's mounting frustration. The sun was setting, marking the end of another day's work like a diligent worker heading home, leaving behind a fiery red sunset. "Zhang Ru sis, where do you live? Would you like to stay at my place tonight?" Su Qi asked. He also wanted to introduce Officer Zhang Ru to his mother later because she might very well become his sister-in-law! "I'll pass. I've made plans to be at home tonight," Officer Zhang Ru replied. Having not seen her family for over a year, there was bound to be plenty to discuss, and it wouldn't be appropriate for her to impose as an outsider. She certainly didn't want to be a lamp illuminating the scene between Su Qi and his parents. The car smoothly drove into the villa area, finally reaching their destination at 7:20 PM. Officer Zhang Ru quietly noted the house number. "Alright, I'm off. Goodbye, Zhang Ru sis, driver sir," Su Qi said, carrying a massive backpack filled with books. "Okay, okay, remember I'm coming by at around 10 AM tomorrow to help you with your ID card, so don't oversleep, little Su Qi!" Officer Zhang Ru reminded before the car slowly drove away from the villa area. Looking at his family villa that he hadn't seen in over a year, it was still lush and full of pastoral charm like before. Perhaps due to his long absence, Su Qi felt a bit anxious. Opening the gate and finding no one in the yard, Su Qi sighed with relief. But on second thoughts, he realized his father was likely resting, given his fiery temper, and his mother was probably taking care of him. They wouldn't be in the yard. Carrying his heavy backpack, Su Qi felt as if he was back in elementary school, lugging a huge water bucket. Why did he feel like he was getting weaker recently? At the doorway, Su Qi noticed the door was unlocked, so he dragged his backpack inside. Once he brought it in, he saw someone familiar! 温馨提示: The website's "Ranking" page has been optimized for easier book selection, feel free to check it out!