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

# Chapter 219: Mission Completed (2/2) "Mom, why didn't you tell me you were up?" Su Qi's face blushed slightly, as her stretch was a bit exaggerated. "I didn’t plan to wake you. I wanted you to sleep in a bit longer since you’ll be on summer break in a month anyway," Lu Ran said gently. "That's not right; I should see you off." Su Qi noticed it was already 6 o'clock. Thinking of the train leaving around 7, she hurried to wash up. Fortunately for Su Qi, she didn't follow the lengthy routines typical of some girls; in just five minutes, she had finished brushing her teeth and washing her face. Lu Ran looked at her daughter, amused by her dash and boldness akin to a boy's. She led Su Qi to the dressing table. Lu Ran had a penchant for styling hair. It was true — she loved tying hair so much that she'd kept Su Qi's hair long since she was four. In fact, for days now, she'd wanted to style Su Qi's hair but hadn't found nice enough hair ties. Gazing at the mirror, Su Qi was amazed at how her mother crafted various styles with her hair. Each hairstyle gave a different vibe. Su Qi’s hair was very black and straight, though not long enough, barely reaching past her shoulders. At first, Lu Ran thought of giving Su Qi pigtails, as that hairstyle best showcased her daughter’s playful charm. But alas, the hair wasn’t long enough; it was a limitation. In the end, Lu Ran chose a bun style. Su Qi’s skin was naturally fair, and with her bangs swept up, her entire facial contours were revealed. Without bangs to cover, her lively large eyes fluttered with a spirited cuteness that pleased Lu Ran immensely. Su Qi didn’t particularly care about her appearance and was more intrigued by how the bun bobbed with her movement, finding the experience quite amusing. Coincidentally, Su Qi had just finished styling her hair when she received a call from her brother telling her to come downstairs. The car moved quickly, and it was before the morning rush, so they reached the train station swiftly. At Su City East Railway Station, Su Qi cherished the rare affection from her parents, feeling reluctant to part with them. The look of unwillingness was written all over her face. Seeing their daughter’s expression, Lu Ran and Su Lujun felt a surge of tenderness. Though she wasn’t great with words, Su Qi struggled to find a way to say goodbye. But at train stations, emotional farewells were not uncommon. Not far away, Su Qi noticed a girl her age also sending off her parents. After some conversation, Su Qi watched as the girl gave her parents each a big bear hug. Following Su Qi's gaze, Lu Ran and Su Lujun also observed the scene. Su Qi was a bit conflicted, feeling that hugging her parents like that was a tad awkward, and she couldn’t find the right words for a goodbye speech. Suddenly, she saw her mother slowly open her arms, speaking to herself, "Oh how I wish someone would hug me!" Hearing her mother’s clear hint, Su Qi’s face flushed lightly. Lowering her head, she proactively dove into her mother’s embrace. At that moment, Su Lujun felt a pang of envy but also thought about how daunting the task was for him, considering his wife's earlier words. Lost in thought, he felt a sharp pain underfoot — his wife had stepped on him. With an encouraging look from her, he hesitated for three seconds, then slowly opened his arms, saying, "Dad, I also wish someone would hug me!" His voice was deep and sincere but carried a nervous tremor. Although Su Lujun's complexion was quite dark, even then, a faint blush was noticeable. Su Qi widened her eyes in disbelief. Was her father really saying such embarrassing lines? But seeing her father’s red face, trembling arms, and tightly shut eyes, Su Qi knew he must have steeled himself for this. She slowly approached and gently hugged her father. Feeling his daughter's responsive embrace, Su Lujun incredulously opened his eyes. As he slowly returned Su Qi’s hug, he realized just how petite his daughter was — Recalling his past strictness, he felt ashamed, also remembering that he owed his daughter an apology. Softly and tenderly, Su Lujun said, "Father was wrong before. I’ll change, no more shouting or hitting. Forgive me, okay?" Listening to her father’s apology warmed Su Qi’s heart. Resting against her father's broad chest, she felt at ease, nodding slightly with her small head. At her nod, the system’s voice chimed in. "Congratulations, host, on successfully completing the mission—Daughter Obsession. On the train, Su Lujun's grin almost reached his ears. Lu Ran, seeing her husband’s expression and remembering his catchphrase, teased, "So happy, did you swallow bee poop?" She had expected some retort from her husband, but he remained in a dreamy daze. Recalling the earlier scene, Lu Ran mused, there was no denying he was a doting father. Seeing off her parents, Su Qi turned to get into the car and looked up to see her brother extending his arms. Su Qi: ??? Su Suyang watched his sister remain motionless. Thinking, he said, "I too want someone to hug me!" Then, mimicking his parents, he closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his sister was gone, already far away.