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

Chapter 208: Bearing the Weight Forward What do you think is the most embarrassing thing in this world? Su Qi believes there's nothing more embarrassing than her own mother secretly joining a QQ group chat she created. After the TV drama finished airing, Su Qi watched as her mother excitedly played with her phone. Just when Su Qi thought something big had happened, her mother showed her the phone screen. She flipped through the chat records of the group she had joined and said to Su Qi, "Little Qi, look, you're famous again! This time, they're calling you the Dancing Sword Princess. Do you like it?" Su Qi didn't know how to respond at that moment. Her group chat had been infiltrated by her own mother. It was like having a transformation novel she wrote being discovered by her mom. Feeling deeply embarrassed, Su Qi just wanted to find a hole to crawl into and hide forever. Yet, her mother nonchalantly said, "I think it sounds better than 'Middle School Princess.' But why add 'Princess'? I don't understand you young folks." Just thinking about her two-dimensional nicknames being burst one by one by her mother was unbearable for Su Qi. It felt like the world no longer accepted her. Lu Ran observed Su Qi's increasingly reddening cheeks and thought that taking a photo of her daughter to share in the group could surely earn Su Qi a new nickname—Steam Princess. However, it was just a thought. Lu Ran understood, after joining the group, that her daughter didn't want to become a celebrity. She was merely fulfilling a promise to be trustworthy. Silently, Su Qi took her mother's phone and pretended to look through it to hide her embarrassment. There was one piece of good news that comforted her—her mother's group level was level 3, indicating she had only joined a few days ago. But as she scrolled, Su Qi found a new discovery. Her mother seemed quite active in this group, with frequent participation appearing every few pages. Moreover, watching for a while, Su Qi noticed a crucial element: every time her mother spoke, there was a symbol next to her avatar. As the group owner, how could Su Qi not recognize that symbol?! Wasn't that the symbol for the 'Dragon King'?! Su Qi opened her mother’s photo album, finding countless modified photos of herself dancing or caught off-guard during university. She met Lu Ran's gleaming eyes. At this moment, Su Qi, who had never ventured into society, experienced public humiliation for the first time. Unaware of the world-shaking events online, Su Qi's sword dance from today’s TV drama episode resonated widely. Contrasting with the young user base on Bilibili, many mothers found themselves captivated by this lively and innocent girl in the drama. Many netizens pointed out that this was undoubtedly Qi-ge, causing even her previous Bilibili videos to see a resurgence in popularity. Yet, not all voices were of praise. Keyboard warriors were never absent, criticizing the heavy makeup and obvious photo edits. In response, Director Zhang audaciously released unedited video footage, where even without special effects, Su Qi’s performance captivated audiences, boosting the popularity of "Joyous Warriors" to another level. Even Director Zhang hadn’t anticipated this final surge in TV drama popularity would be sparked by a young girl's sword dance. This act ignited further curiosity about Su Qi's identity. After all, she had never stepped into the limelight. With the swift information exchange online, secrets were hard to keep, and Su Qi's previous antics had already caused a stir on university forums. Soon, various bits of information began circulating about her. Then, a weighty piece of news emerged among the chatter. Someone from the production crew leaked a photo of Su Qi timidly clutching her brother Su Siyang’s sleeve, captioning it with the claim she was his sister. Since Su Siyang was a celebrity, this revelation prompted netizens to flood his Weibo, prompting him for clarification. Though he knew Su Qi didn't want to enter showbiz, denying their sibling bond could lead to misunderstanding as a romantic rumor. The thought of a scandal involving him and his sister sent shivers down Su Siyang's spine as he glanced at their father, Su Lujun. In the end, he had no choice but to publicly acknowledge his sister. As for the perks of a dashing male star having a beautiful sister, Su Siyang's fanbase, originally predominantly female, saw an influx of male followers now addressing him as "brother-in-law." He never expected that one day he would bank on his sister’s buzz for attention. Directors began calling him, hoping to recruit Su Qi for roles, but he declined all offers. Meanwhile, Su Qi, amidst the storm on the Internet, remained blissfully ignorant. She wore rabbit pajamas, holding a rolling pin, reluctantly performing. What was she doing, one might ask? Answer: Performing a talent show for her mother. Because Lu Ran, unsatisfied with repeatedly replaying the group-shared dance videos, craved a live performance while her daughter was right there. Thus, this scene unfolded. Su Qi leaned back, bending elegantly to thrust the rolling pin forward—a vision of agility in her rabbit ensemble. Her graceful figure was accentuated, especially as the two little rabbits on her chest wobbled slightly even with the support of her bra, adding a lively touch to her demeanor. Lu Ran discovered, for the first time, her daughter’s hidden talent for sword dancing, marveling at how well Su Qi had concealed it. Watching her daughter’s flexible waist and exquisite face, Lu Ran wistfully thought how unfair it would be for her to end up with any boy in the future. As she harbored these thoughts, Su Qi halted her sword dance, tossed the rolling pin aside, and declared, "Mom, I can’t dance anymore!" before darting to the bathroom. Only then did Lu Ran recall Su Qi was still dealing with her period. What a miscalculation! Returning to her bedroom, lying on the bed, once again anemic from the ordeal, Su Qi pondered over the loss of 5 stamina points, feeling that recovery seemed too slow. Her thoughts faded as her mother embraced her warmly. With fatigue from an afternoon of shopping, Su Qi soon fell into a deep, restful sleep in the comforting embrace. Unbeknownst to her, as she slept peacefully... On Mount Taishi, the sky crackled with occasional lightning, turning the night as bright as day, followed by thunderous roars. Raindrops as large as beans accompanied the thunder, hitting the ground with loud patters, yet failing to drown out the soldiers' shouts. Countless soldiers, clad in military uniforms, toiled before the dam, stacking sandbags to prevent its breach, singing military songs. They had no rain gear, ignoring the relentless rain and wind lashing at them. Covered entirely in mud and rainwater, they appeared extremely beleaguered, each muscle strained with the exertion. Yet not a word of complaint escaped their lips—their resonant military songs sang through the night. They came from different military backgrounds, distinct in corps and dialect, yet united in their mission to combat the flood. A villager from Mount Taishi, evacuated by a soldier to a nearby city, watched the city’s lights as usual and thought of the soldiers laboring tirelessly in the dark. He couldn't help but express: "There's no such thing as enduring peace; there are only those carrying the burden for us." Tip: Our website's "Rankings" page has been optimized for ease of book selection; give it a try! 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