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

# Chapter 211: The Scent of Danger The high-speed train is truly convenient. Departing from Zhe City at nine in the morning, it arrived at Su City by half-past eleven. At the station's exit: "Auntie, let me carry that!" Wang Zijin, lively and charming, reached out to take the bag from Lu Ran. "How could I allow that?" Lu Ran attempted to take it back, but Wang Zijin skillfully dodged. "Auntie, An Ning and I are Su Qi's new roommates! We'll be spending a lot of time together from now on. Let me handle it," Wang Zijin said with a smile, as gentle as a spring breeze in March. Su Qi, catching Wang Zijin's playful wink after looking over, felt as if an arrow had struck her heart. It had only been a few days, yet why did Zijin seem even more youthful and lively? Particularly today, wearing just a pair of denim shorts, Wang Zijin's long legs were nothing short of dazzling. Gazing at those legs reminded Su Qi of their first meeting, when Wang Zijin held her hand after class... Recalling that moment, Su Qi was almost convinced she could still feel the smooth, cool sensation on her hand. As Wang Zijin met Su Qi's gaze, she toyed with her fingers. Contrary to Su Qi's reflection, Wang Zijin remembered being trapped that day, a faint blush coloring her face. Lu Ran, observing the fondness Wang Zijin and An Ning showed towards Su Qi, felt reassured. What comforted her most was their maturity; they seemed well-suited to watch over Su Qi and prevent her from being misled. Because they came to pick someone up, they used An Ning's Mercedes G-Class. While arranging the luggage, An Ning deliberately took the bags from Wang Zijin's hands. Dragging Su Qi towards the trunk, Su Qi thought she should handle it instead. After all, those few days of monthly vulnerability had passed, and she could manage such physical tasks. As the trunk slowly lifted, she wondered if she saw An Ning's wife rushing over. Once the trunk opened fully, Su Qi witnessed An Ning's wife calmly and methodically arranging the luggage. If not for the slightly smeared lipstick on her lips, Su Qi might have attributed the entire encounter to imagination. Today, An Ning wore a white casual half-sleeve and pants, exuding a refreshing vibe. However, her impressive figure exaggerated the 'l' and 'e' of the logo on the shirt. Looking at those letters, Su Qi felt slightly dizzy. In the car, Su Qi noted Wang Zijin, adeptly engaging her mother in lively conversation, and felt that her dear Zijin was quite remarkable. If it were her meeting Wang Zijin's mother, she would probably be too nervous to speak. Zhang Ru, a police officer who'd previously met Wang Zijin at school, remarked to Lu Ran that she was the one who had saved Su Qi. Lu Ran only found Wang Zijin all the more delightful. The conversation topics broadened, but the more Su Qi listened, the stranger it seemed. Why did her own mother keep bringing up her third brother, Su Santai? Was she trying to introduce Zijin to her brother? The thought was unbearable. Never did Su Qi dream her own mother might consider setting her up with her brother's partner. Alarmed by her mother's talk, Su Qi rushed to explain, "Mom, I've met my third brother, and he's got a girlfriend. Besides, Wang Zijin is just a schoolmate who already likes someone else, so don't go matchmaking, okay?" "What? Your brother has a girlfriend and didn't tell me? I need to call him to ask!" Lu Ran said in an annoyed tone. Meanwhile, far in Hainan, Su Santai was showing off his toned body on the beach when he caught a cold shortly thereafter. An Ning, sitting beside Su Qi, seemed entertained by her expressions. Annoyed by the ambiguous atmosphere, she thought of Su Qi's flings, Bai Miao and 'Wang Yun,' feeling satisfied by the small payoff. Wang Zijin, too, found it amusing, especially as she watched Su Qi's flustered attempts to explain herself with reddened cheeks. The most satisfying aspect was Su Qi almost slipping and calling Wang Zijin her wife, indicating progress in her training. The car soon arrived at Green City residential area, where the guard immediately recognized Su Qi. “Girl, you’re quite the sensation these days! I saw you on video a few times. Be careful now, lots of reporters are looking for you!” the security guard whispered. Su Qi felt a bit distressed hearing this. How had she, such a little-known person, suddenly become famous? Would she have to disguise herself like her brother from now on? Considering this, Su Qi realized not much had changed; she had always been somewhat introverted, a background character. Adjusting the cap on her head, she responded, "Got it, Uncle Guard. By the way, where’s Bai Miao?" The guard scratched his head and replied, “Haven’t seen her lately. When she comes back, I’ll tell her you’re looking for her.” Su Qi nodded, feeling even guiltier towards Bai Miao. Little did she know, her two partners overheard her mentioning another woman and felt a sense of betrayal. Both took mental notes of this, planning to address it later. As An Ning parked the car, they all took the elevator to the 15th floor. In the familiar elevator, Su Qi mused how quickly time flew; after just a few days, she was back home. Upon opening the long-closed door, instead of the expected dust, there was a familiar fragrance. Being Wang Yun's sister, Wang Zijin immediately recognized the scent as her own sister’s perfume. Just then, Lu Ran removed her shoes and picked up a note on the coffee table, reading aloud, “Dear Su Qi, did you miss me? I cleaned the house for you and bought a hairdryer. Remember to dry your hair after a shower. Hugs—Sister Yun.” Hearing her mother read out such intimate words left Su Qi feeling slightly embarrassed. "Who's this Sister Yun?" Lu Ran inquired. “She’s the landlord here, Wang Zijin’s sister. I asked her to help with the cleaning.” Reassured by Su Qi’s explanation, Lu Ran relaxed. Being a landlord, she wouldn’t just walk into a tenant's home without reason. Yet, unbeknownst to her, her daughter had already become the landlord's sister’s beloved. Su Qi patted her chest, relieved she hadn’t accidentally called Wang Zijin her wife out loud—what a close shave. However, to the two women at the door, this relief seemed like an admission of guilt. Detecting a hint of danger from the two women, Officer Zhang Ru discreetly distanced herself, instinctively sensing trouble. --- (For more content, continue exploring our selection. If you can't find a title, try searching by author!)