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

# Chapter 251: The Culture Festival Begins "Come on, come on." By the time they reached the conference venue, it was around 1 p.m. Gu Panpan and An Ning had arrived early to secure seats. After all, both of their roommates were going to be on stage, so finding a good spot was essential. Although they reserved four seats, they could probably only use three since Wang Zijin, who was one of the hosts, wouldn’t be sitting in the audience. Seeing Wang Zijin appear at the venue drew attention from many people who greeted her. Wang Zijin returned their greetings with a smile. At that moment, Su Qi realized just how popular her "dear Zijin" truly was. A handsome male host dressed in tailcoats, holding a script, approached Wang Zijin. To Su Qi's surprise, she recognized him. "Brother Han?" Han Yixing had intended to go over the script with Wang Zijin to ensure there were no last-minute issues. However, he didn't expect to encounter Su Qi together with her. This wasn’t entirely surprising, considering Wu Wei and Wang Dongxu had already informed him that Su Qi had moved into Wang Zijin's dorm. Yet, seeing Su Qi in a feminine hanfu attire today caught Han Yixing slightly off guard. Even though he had seen many beautiful girls, Su Qi's current appearance still managed to captivate him. "Brother Han, you're the host?" Su Qi felt a bit shy under Han Yixing’s focused gaze in tailcoats, trying to shift the topic. Upon this mention, Han Yixing put on a pained expression. Originally uninterested in being a host and without a hint of competition, Han Yixing had declined, but the previous host fell ill with acute appendicitis, leaving no suitable replacement. Wang Zijin approached Han Yixing considering his competence and the necessity for a dashing host. Of course, Han Yixing initially refused, citing a busy schedule. However, understanding the close relationship between An Ning's and his own mother, and knowing his mother’s matchmaking intents, Wang Zijin devised a plan. She influenced her own mother to sway An Ning's, ultimately affecting Han Yixing's mother. Thus, Han Yixing became the host. Hearing Han Yixing recount all this, Su Qi was amazed by her “Zijin” wife’s capability to manipulate personal connections with such finesse. Watching Han Yixing, once the invincible roommate, meet a match in her wife, made Su Qi smirk a little. After a brief exchange between Su Qi and Han Yixing, the two headed backstage to coordinate the program. Once they left, someone in the crowd murmured, "Such a perfect match!" Su Qi wanted to shout out that Wang Zijin was her wife, not some "perfect match." Turning around, she couldn't possibly locate the source among the mass of people. As the clock struck 2 p.m., the venue was filled to the brim. Suddenly, all the lights dimmed, and the opening bgm filled the air, accompanied by Wang Zijin's crisp voice marking the start of the festival. In the dark auditorium, a spotlight appeared, illuminating Wang Zijin in her evening dress. Already a recognized beauty on campus, her elegant appearance on stage resembled an ethereal sprite. A chorus of "oohs" rose from the audience. Su Qi could feel the excitement among the boys around her. After all, her "Zijin" wife was exceptionally stunning tonight. With high crystal heels accentuating her slender figure, Wang Zijin exuded confidence, her voice clear and unwavering as she delivered the opening lines. Seeing her confident demeanor under the spotlight, due in part to the lighting angle, Su Qi felt Wang Zijin was surrounded by an untouchable aura of elegance. For the first time, Su Qi understood why both her "wives" became overly enthusiastic upon seeing her dressed in suits—a stir of protective desire surged within her. As Wang Zijin's speech neared its end, just before the lights dimmed again, she playfully winked at Su Qi. Previously poised and dignified, the sudden playful gesture made Su Qi's desire to be with her intensify. Perhaps out of familiarity with the program or boldness, the background screen did not capture this small act. When another beam of light illuminated, Han Yixing, Su Qi's former roommate, took center stage. His appearance was met with screams from delighted girls in the audience. Especially from Gu Panpan, sitting to Su Qi's left, who was overly excitable, waving her hands like a fervent fan. Su Qi suddenly recalled Gu Panpan's long-standing infatuation with Han Yixing but remembered their earlier conversation where Han Yixing didn't even spare her a glance. Su Qi decided maybe it was better to advise Gu Panpan, aware from their time as roommates that Han Yixing, handsome as he might be, was more interested in making money than relationships. She didn't want her friend to suffer in unrequited love. After Han Yixing finished his opening lines, the venue's lights came up fully. Wang Zijin moved from the right side of the stage to the center, while Han Yixing from the left also approached the center. Together, they declared, "Let the show begin," igniting thunderous applause from the crowd. The sight of the duo, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, was indeed a picturesque scene. "Ah Qi, don't they look stunning?" Gu Panpan nudged Su Qi’s side with starry eyes. Seeing her adoration, Su Qi thought it best not to reveal Han Yixing's money-centric nature. It seemed Gu Panpan’s attraction wasn’t genuine love; true love, as she knew, involved jealousy akin to her own. This was Su Qi’s first brush with jealousy, unconsciously pouting her lips. Wang Zijin discreetly glanced at Su Qi’s now-puffed face from the stage and couldn't help but smile, her impeccable expression displayed on the big screen. Noticing her smile, whispers spread in the audience about whether the "goddess" had someone special, breaking some fans' hearts. But as the first dance’s bgm resonated, the sight of long legs from the dancing girls soon entranced everyone, erasing earlier distractions. With an ample number of talented students, each captivating performance left the audience in awe. Su Qi attended the festival last year, although back then, her mind was absorbed with game development rather than the event. Now the allure of the program, with her "Zijin" wife as host, captivated Su Qi completely, finding it truly fascinating. As stellar acts concluded one by one, time crept closer to her scheduled speech, instilling a gradually palpable tension within Su Qi. Just then, the click of high heels approached. Turning toward the sound, Su Qi saw her impeccably dressed "Zijin" wife. Bending down beside her, her wife softly whispered into her ear: "Master, are you ready?"