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

# Chapter 199: Wait Until Your Second Uncle Comes Back Lu Ran watched as Su Qi, dressed in her bunny pajamas and cotton slippers, idly swung her small feet on the high stool. Her concentration and serious reading demeanor softened Lu Ran's heart. She shifted her focus to the massive book in front of her daughter. As she drew closer, the densely packed tiny text gave her a headache. "This book is too inhumane; who can actually read this?" she thought. Su Qi, sensing someone behind her, slowly moved her attention from the book. Realizing it was her mother, Su Qi's cheeks flushed. At eighteen, she still sought her mom's company to sleep, which she found embarrassing. However, thinking of the sister Diao Chan's reflection in the glass after the lightning last night, she chose comfort over pride. Seeing the blush on Su Qi's face, Lu Ran assumed she was recovering from an illness. After closing Su Qi's book, she placed her hands under her daughter's arms, lifting her gently, and Su Qi was picked up successfully. Lu Ran smiled softly, "Alright, Xiao Qi, what do you want for breakfast?" Su Qi was taken aback by her mother's actions. She was eighteen; why was her mom still lifting her like a child? Additionally, she marveled at her mother's strength. "How about egg pancakes?" Lu Ran suggested, watching her daughter's embarrassed and bewildered expression, her head nodding adorably, which she found amusing. But her strength was limited. After setting Su Qi down, Lu Ran felt a bit dizzy. Su Qi hurriedly helped her mother to a chair and heard Lu Ran say, "Oh my, I'm exhausted. I need a kiss to recover—" Su Qi froze. This scene was all too familiar. When she was five, dressed up as a girl by her mother, she would use this trick to get kisses from her. But now, at eighteen, the thought of kissing her mother like she did at five made Su Qi blush even more. Just then, the doorbell rang. "I'll get it," Su Qi said hurriedly, using it as an excuse to escape. It was her cousins, Su Ci Heng and Su Liu Yun. Seeing Su Qi, both were momentarily surprised. Su Ci Heng was calmer, having seen Su Qi's girl appearance in the hospital before, and was somewhat prepared. But for Su Liu Yun, it was his first time witnessing Su Qi's feminine appearance in reality. She looked exactly like the person from the dance video! He had merely suspected it was Su Qi until he saw Aunt Lu's expression, confirming it. But the real shock was realizing his brother was actually a sister. The delicate skin, the bright eyes like black grapes, and the slender wrists, all silently declaring that she was indeed a girl. Su Liu Yun stood there, dumbfounded. All the shared moments, the strange comics passed between them, now took on a different meaning. He had unwittingly guided his "sister" down a peculiar path. "Brother, come on in. It’s cold outside," Su Qi urged, puzzled by his hesitance. Usually, he'd be inside by now, making himself comfortable. Lu Ran emerged from the study, recognizing Su Liu Yun's face and joking, "You two are here for a free meal again, huh?" Noticing his stunned reaction, Lu Ran couldn't help but chuckle softly. Her daughter's transformation had clearly impressed him, and it filled her with pride. After all, Su Qi inherited her genes, didn’t she? After announcing she'd cook egg pancakes for breakfast, Lu Ran left the living room to the three siblings—well, now it's three siblings, not just brothers. On the sofa, Su Liu Yun observed Su Qi, still internally hoping for her to be a very convincing cross-dresser. It would ease his mind significantly. But Su Ci Heng's words shattered that hope. "Xiao Qi, be sure to dress warmly, okay?" Su Liu Yun was unable to process anything beyond "a girl." The realization hit hard. "Okay, Brother," Su Qi replied. Only then did Su Liu Yun notice her soft, sweet voice, realizing why she hadn't spoken much before. Talking too much would have given her away as a girl. He felt foolish for not realizing sooner. Su Qi, sensing the atmosphere was off, asked Su Liu Yun, "Big brother, have you tasted anything delicious lately?" Confronted by her innocent gaze, her playful head tilt, all complemented by her white bunny pajamas, Su Liu Yun felt as though an arrow struck his heart. Who would believe she was ever a brother? How blind was he before? His guilt for misleading her felt overwhelming. Lu Ran quickly prepared the meal, knowing Su Qi loved walnuts and sweets. She replaced the water in the egg pancakes with walnut milk—a favorite of hers that her husband disapproved of, so she seldom made it. However, she was certain Su Qi would appreciate it, and her brothers, being freeloaders, would manage with whatever was served. After making ten egg pancakes, some millet porridge, and frying potatoes with cabbage and tofu, Lu Ran called the siblings for breakfast. As Su Qi looked at her bowl of millet porridge with a sprinkle of brown sugar, unlike her brothers', she wondered if she was being favored. As she passed the bowl of brown sugar to them, Su Ci Heng chuckled, "We're not in need of that." But Su Liu Yun took some to sweeten his porridge, too, making his match Su Qi's. Su Ci Heng noticed Su Liu Yun acting out of sorts but assumed it was due to Xiao Mei’s transformation. With time, he'd surely get used to it. As Su Qi savored her mom's egg pancakes after so long, with their delightfully soft texture and walnut milk flavor, she managed to eat three of them in the morning. While washing the dishes, Lu Ran smiled, recalling Su Qi’s satisfied expression. But then she noticed Su Liu Yun looking as if he wanted to say something serious. Lu Ran had sensed something off about him earlier, attributing it to his surprise at Su Qi’s change. Just when she thought he'd inquire about Su Qi’s feminity, Su Liu Yun instead confessed, "Aunt Lu, I'm guilty." Lu Ran was puzzled: ??? After hearing his admission, even her calm demeanor was almost tested. He had been the influence behind Su Qi’s peculiar interests. However, seeing his admission, Lu Ran quickly calmed down. After all, as parents, they also bore responsibility. If they had discovered Su Qi’s issues earlier, things could have been different. With this perspective, she found herself less angry. "Aunt Lu, aren't you mad?" Su Liu Yun asked hesitantly, noticing her calm reaction. Lu Ran, after hearing his confession, felt a pang of annoyance but thought carefully before saying, "You’re just lucky your second uncle isn't here; otherwise, you'd really be in trouble!" 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