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

Chapter 253: Three Questions? (Third Update) Lin Dong observed the girl at the center of the stage, her mind momentarily in a fog, displaying a dazed expression. At a loss, he signaled Wang Zijin to step in and assist. Su Qi's unexpected move of bumping her head against the microphone left Lin Dong utterly surprised. Really, this little girl was way too nervous. He figured he had to find ways to help her build her confidence. The sound of high heels clicking on the floor drew Su Qi's attention. She turned instinctively and saw her beloved Zijin walking towards her. In that instant, Su Qi envisioned her beloved Zijin as a celestial maiden, descending on auspicious clouds to rescue her. Her dewy, innocent eyes gazed at Wang Zijin with a look full of affection and reliance, as if pleading for comfort and support. The director quickly captured this moment on film. The tender gaze of Su Qi, paired with her delicate beauty and ethereal traditional attire, melted the hearts of those in the audience, who all thought, "Aw, so cute!" Many just wanted to scoop up this little girl and shower her with affection. Seeing Su Qi's pitiable expression, someone in the audience took the lead and shouted, "Feiji, keep it up!" Soon, more joined in: “Feiji, keep it up!” Soon, the entire venue was alight with these chants, echoing: “Feiji, keep it up!” “Feiji, keep it up!” At that moment, outside Su Da's gates, the gatekeeper, looking toward the venue, took a puff of his cigarette and murmured, “Su Da is getting more impressive, huh? These college students are something, even cheering like it's a jet fuel rally.” Listening to the murmurs from the crowd, Su Qi's cheeks flushed slightly. After all, 'Feiji' sounded so embarrassing, but the cheers behind it gave her a tiny boost of courage. Wang Zijin didn't pick up the fallen microphone but instead handed her own to Su Qi. Holding the microphone, imbued with Wang Zijin's warmth, Su Qi felt less anxious than before. Seeing Su Qi on the big screen, microphone in hand, the audience gradually quieted their cheers. “Hello, everyone, my name is Su Qi.” Su Qi had barely said a couple of words when she realized her voice was trembling, reminiscent of her first practice session standing on a stool. But the Su Qi of now wasn't the same as last week. Thinking of this, Su Qi closed her eyes, recalling Wang Zijin's advice to imagine the audience as turnip heads. Everyone's a turnip, turnip, she repeated to herself. After a brief moment of self-hypnosis, Su Qi reopened her eyes. The anxiety was still there, but it wasn't as daunting as before. Slowly, she recited the speech she had memorized, word for word. This time, unlike her practice sessions in the dormitory, Su Qi could sense that she was speaking much faster. In fact, it wasn't just her imagination. The audience below displayed confused expressions; this had to be the most peculiar speech they had ever heard. Was Su Qi's speech perfect? Yes. Was Su Qi's voice pleasant to hear? Absolutely. But it was odd for a ten-minute speech to be rattled off in three! Especially at the end when Su Qi skipped even the punctuation, almost completing it in a single breath. Though her crisp, sweet voice gave the general idea, it left the audience feeling like she was in a rush to flee the stage. Seeing Su Qi on the big screen, with an expression suggesting 'finally free,' left the audience with mixed emotions. How eager was she to leave the stage? Just as Su Qi bowed, ready to leave, a deep voice resonated from the stage: “Hold on a moment!” Then, Su Qi saw Lin Dong, the principal, stepping onto the stage with a microphone. “Did everyone find Student Su Qi’s speech exciting?” Lin Dong queried the audience. Looking at the silent, non-responsive audience below, Su Qi felt the awkwardness she had just managed to alleviate wash over her again. Her gaze at the principal hinted at a subtle grudge—couldn't he just let her leave peacefully? The director, capturing this subtle grudge on Su Qi’s face, presented it perfectly on the big screen. The audience began to see Su Qi as a bit of a 'pitiful wife stuck in the depths of the mansion.' Although this little girl seemed adorable, she also appeared delightful to tease. Some people in the audience shouted teasingly, “Not impressive, do it again.” Soon, more joined this chorus, leaving Su Qi stunned, realizing the principal was leading the teasing. Another one? Another what? A speech? But she only had the one script prepared. Ugh, she felt faint. The director also found Su Qi's current expressions irresistibly amusing, giving her a close-up. In this moment, there she was, Su Qi, clenching her small fist, her big eyes expressing helplessness, nervousness, and a touch of resentment directed at the principal. Even though she didn’t speak, the audience could read a wealth of emotions from Su Qi’s eyes. Principal Lin Dong noticed Su Qi's gaze filled with resentment. If only Su Qi had calmed down, she would have realized that she was no longer as nervous. One must admit, Lin Dong had a knack for pushing students' limits and unlocking their potential. See, isn't this progress? But Lin Dong thought he'd add a bit more pressure. With this in mind, he slowly stepped off the stage and said, “I noticed on the forum, there's a great interest in Student Su Qi. Because Su Qi’s speech was quite fast, we will now open the floor for three ‘reasonable’ questions. Anyone interested, please raise your hand.” “Me! Me! Me!” Upon hearing the principal, many male students grew excited, eager to ask countless questions! Although many hands shot up, Lin Dong approached two girls and offered the microphone to one. Seeing it was her friend An Ning who took the mic, Su Qi breathed a sigh of relief. An Ning pondered before asking, “Su Qi, do you like eating cake?” Hearing An Ning's question transported Su Qi back to her birthday, eating cake. Her face flushed instantly, and she vigorously shook her head. The director quickly shifted the focus to An Ning’s face, sparing Su Qi’s blushing face from being noticed. Regaining the microphone, Principal Lin Dong announced, “Second question.” Everyone raised their hands again, especially a few lively boys who practically leaped into the air. However, Lin Dong passed the microphone to the girl next to An Ning, named Gu Panpan. The audience: ???? What's going on? How is this principal not being democratic in the slightest? Favoring girls over boys??? Holding the microphone, Gu Panpan was a bit flustered, her first time interacting up close with the principal. Next, she saw her image projected on the big screen. Experiencing everyone's gaze for the first time, she shyly asked, “Su... Su Qi, what’s your favorite fruit?” Before Su Qi could answer, groans and sighs erupted from the boys around her. Such a question wasted a precious opportunity! Relieved by the simplicity of the question, Su Qi replied, “Strawberries.” Regaining the microphone from Gu Panpan, Lin Dong declared, “There's only one question left. Who wants to...” Before he could finish, a group of boys swarmed him. “Me! Me! Me!” they shouted, with someone adding, “Principal, you let the girls ask twice, let us guys have a turn!” Lin Dong figured he shouldn't be too biased, so after a moment’s thought, he selected a boy with a kind face and handed him the microphone. The boy holding the microphone was Du Yu, a student who felt the weight of expectation from his fellow male classmates. He was excited. He had numerous questions for Su Qi, such as the source material for her game, the inconveniences of male dorm life, or what kind of boyfriend she envisioned for the future. But with only one chance... After a pause, he chose a question that had perplexed him for a long time: “Su Qi, in the game you created, I noticed the recommended items have descriptions that say...” "...tested, recommended. Heating enhances the effect! So, could you tell us, as a girl, how you did the 'personal testing'?" Kind reminder: If you enjoy this book and want to avoid losing it next time, don't forget to add it to your bookshelf. Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter Contact Us | Settings | Report Chapter Error Sponsored Waste Container Rental | Sponsored Links What is the cost of renting a container for cleaning out after someone's passing? Check this out!