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

# Chapter 213: An Ning and Zi Jin's Birthday Gifts After Su Qi saw her two wives, An Ning and Zi Jin, off to the elevator, she heard the System Voice announce, "Host, we detected that these two have ulterior motives towards you." This time, Su Qi didn't even need the System's reminder, for she had already noticed. Wiping the distinct lipstick marks left on both sides of her cheeks, she realized the true meaning behind An Ning's birthday invitation. The saying "Xiang Zhuang performed the sword dance, but his intent was on Liu Bang" fit her situation perfectly. In this case, she was Liu Bang. The thought of An Ning's predatory gaze made her instinctively tense. At this moment, Su Qi finally understood why some middle-aged men just want to lay low when they return home because their wives are too forward. But for Su Qi, this feeling was even stronger than those men. The key difference here was those men only had one proactive wife, while she had to deal with two at once. Recalling that fateful night, the endless pleas of surrender from herself became a painful memory. Even after that night, she dreamt numerous times of scenes where she successfully subdued both her wives. But waking from those dreams reminded her of her sensitive nature, making her realize that conquering even one was challenging enough, let alone two. Thinking about how she'd be bullied by her two wives again in a few days, Su Qi felt a wave of frustration washing over her. After all, who doesn't fantasize about seeing their partner weakened, gazing helplessly, pleading desperately on the bed? Who wouldn't desire to turn the tables and take control? But how could she make it happen? While grappling with these thoughts, she was interrupted by the System's voice, "Considering the recent increase in your popularity and the successful feedback from the donations, accumulating a total of 540 appreciation coins, we are offering two complimentary products to ease your concerns." Hearing the System, Su Qi was taken aback. 540 appreciation coins? If benchmarked, that's over the normal 400, exceeding by 140, suggesting the company's donation proceeds were doubled under normal circumstances. However, Su Qi quickly understood why this was the case. Due to the current media attention, her company's donation was publicized, meaning that the affected people were aware she was the benefactor, unlike the anonymity of her previous 2.6 million donation. The way the System's gratitude currency works involves receiving others’ public appreciation, proving that revealing one's name earns more gratitude coins than silently doing good deeds, which seemed reasonable to her. Yet, what surprised Su Qi was the usually greedy System proactively offering her a reward. Had it not mentioned, she wouldn't have known just how many appreciation coins she had accrued. On hindsight, she realized that her System, like herself, responded better to kindness than force, especially after she said, "Don't I still have you?" earlier that morning. Feeling a sense of relief, Su Qi opened the system package interface and discovered two large gift boxes. Opening them, she found the System had prepared lingerie sets for An Ning and Zi Jin. The packaging was exquisite with a gift box wrapped in red ribbon and a large bow, making it appear like a delicate present. Upon inspection, An Ning's set was a black embroidered lace outfit, whereas Zi Jin's was a white lace set. The black exuded sensuality, while the white radiated purity, each in stark contrast yet equally alluring. Both sets boasted the same properties: a 50% increase in sensitivity and an additional +2 in charm. Su Qi, who had been racking her brain over what gifts to give them for their birthdays, now found the System's selection incredibly thoughtful. With these added attributes, Su Qi suddenly felt revitalized, no longer weak in her waist or legs. Recalling the confident look the two gave her before the elevator doors closed, Su Qi resolved this time to let them taste her prowess! Returning home, she overheard her mother, Lu Ran, talking on the phone with her father. Previously eavesdropping on her father's calls, Su Qi, despite her timid nature, wasn't as frightened as before, although still slightly anxious. Lu Ran deliberately called Su Lu Jun while sending the others off, hoping her daughter would gradually adapt to it. Seeing Su Qi wasn't overly nervous, Lu Ran felt a wave of relief, saying, "Little Qi, your father wants to discuss tomorrow's case with you. Is that okay?" On the other end, Su Lu Jun was a bit tense. Nearby, Su Si Yang wished his little sister would decline just to see their father disgruntled. But to his dismay, Su Qi thought for a moment before softly agreeing. Watching Lu Ran end the call, Su Qi became a bit anxious upon learning her father would visit. Although she agreed, the thought of their first meeting after two years made her uneasy. After all, in Zhe City, they hadn't spoken before she ended up in the hospital. Recall that every phone call during her university days with her father ended in discord; Su Qi genuinely had no idea what to say when he arrived. Lu Ran, observing her daughter on the sofa, felt Su Lu Jun was even more reprehensible for scaring Little Qi so. "Little Qi, don't be afraid. If your father misbehaves later, I'll stand up for you, okay?" Lu Ran gestured with a playful mock punch. Su Qi finally felt her anxiety ease a little. Su Lu Jun, aware that Su Qi would return to Su City today, was staying at a nearby hotel and arrived promptly. Hearing the door knock, Su Qi instinctively flinched, watching as her mother opened it. The moment the door opened, Su Qi saw her father. Su Lu Jun also looked at the standing Su Qi. Neither spoke, and Su Lu Jun had yet to step inside, merely sizing each other up. Watching his daughter in a light yellow dress, an outfit that made her look particularly petite, Su Lu Jun thought she resembled a delicate flower requiring care. There wasn’t a hint of masculinity in her demeanor. Seeing how fragile she appeared, he felt the weight of his past wrongdoings even more. Her slender, pale arms evoked feelings of guilt and fear that if he had been harsher back then, he might have broken them. Reflecting on her frightened state in the hospital and the scars on her arm made his heartache intensify. Previously tense, Su Qi even contemplated shrinking back. But unexpectedly, she received a notification indicating her mission progress had increased by 5 points. Realizing her control (115/120) stats improved, Su Qi worked to calm herself. With several deep breaths, her wildly beating heart finally steadied. Lu Ran smiled at her husband's nervous demeanor, last seeing him this anxious over two decades ago during his first visit to her parents. Suddenly, she had a wild thought that perhaps her husband suffered from every father's common ailment—being a "daughter-lover." If that were true, it could get quite interesting! *Warm Reminder: If you can't find the book, try searching for the author. It might have been renamed.*