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

**Chapter 267: Ying Lan’s Invitation** Su Qi opened her suitcase and glanced around the room, realizing there really wasn’t much left for her to take. Her computer and clothes were already packed, leaving virtually nothing behind. At that moment, the unexpected voice of the system spoke up: "Host, you haven’t taken the jade seal yet." Hearing the system's reminder, Su Qi turned her attention to the square jade seal on the desk. Truthfully, she felt conflicted—it was quite heavy, and it was an authentic piece. If it got damaged along the way, her conscience wouldn't allow it. Leaving it behind also seemed improper; it would just gather dust in the room. Besides, while she would be gone, it wasn’t likely that Wang Yun would visit. If a thief took it, she'd feel too ashamed to face the museum. On top of that, if it were to end up overseas, she feared being labeled a historical criminal. The consequences were too severe! In the end, Su Qi decided to take the jade seal with her. Wang Yun watched the young girl carefully pack this fake jade seal into the suitcase, amused by Su Qi’s gullibility—did she really believe it was genuine? With another glance around the room confirming nothing was left behind, Su Qi looked ready to leave at any moment. Seeing that Su Qi only took the jade seal, Wang Yun opened her wardrobe to discover it was indeed empty. It seemed everything was packed up. Had they really come all this way just for that seal? The thought made Wang Yun chuckle in exasperation. After leaving room 1507, Wang Yun watched Su Qi struggle with the suitcase, thinking how weak the girl seemed. She was determined to include her in morning exercises once they returned this summer vacation. She also planned to teach Su some self-defense techniques—not just those elegant but impractical martial arts. Su already had an excessive allure; enhancing her self-protection skills was crucial. She certainly did not want another Yang incident. Soon, they were back in Wang Yun's red sports car. Su Qi didn’t know where Wang Yun’s home was but trusted her enough not to ask. She simply watched the scenery pass by, appreciating Su City’s lush greenery. Green trees lined both sides of the road, providing a relaxing sight. Just then, an unexpected growl came from inside the car. They came to a stop at a red light, and Wang Yun couldn’t help but chuckle at the embarrassed Su Qi clutching her stomach with flushed cheeks. It seemed every time she met this girl, she hadn’t eaten. In hindsight, perhaps she should have let Su Qi finish her takeaway at home earlier. Now that they didn’t have a microwave, her takeaway would surely be cold. Just then, Wang Yun's phone rang. The car’s inbuilt phone system indicated it was her mother. Thinking for a moment, Wang Yun answered the call, hearing her mother Ying Lan’s urging voice: “Xiao Yun, didn’t you say you’re off today? Come home for dinner; your Aunt Qu is visiting. It’s tiring with just your brother around all the time.” Hearing this, Wang Yun’s face lit up, and she responded, “Mom, what’s for dinner? I’ll decide based on that.” Ying Lan’s voice took on a teasing tone, “Oh, does this mean you won’t come over unless there’s something enticing? Sounds like someone’s itching for a beating, Xiao Yun.” Listening to Wang Yun’s playful banter with her mother, Su Qi felt there was warmth in their relationship. But as she pondered this, her stomach growled again. Because the call was on speaker, this sound reached Wang Yun’s mother, Ying Lan, who then said: “Your stomach’s already rumbling, you’d better come over quickly.” Wang Yun parked the car by the roadside, chuckling, “Mom, it’s not me. It’s my adorable little sister who’s hungry.” As she spoke, she glanced at the young girl in the passenger seat. Feeling Wang Yun’s gaze, Su Qi thought it was utterly embarrassing. Ying Lan was slightly surprised by Wang Yun’s words. Knowing her eldest daughter’s personality—though sociable, she had few real friends—few managed to ride in her car. Only Sun Lijing, Wang Zijing, and herself had that privilege. Even her brother Wang Zicheng and father Wang Youyi hadn’t ridden with her, let alone any boys. But here she was, saying her passenger was like a sister, suggesting they got along well! Thinking her daughter finally had a close friend made Ying Lan happy. After a pause, Ying Lan proposed, “Why not bring your sister over? Let’s have a taste of my cooking. What’s your name, little girl? Any dish you’d like?” Su Qi was a bit stunned—was she now heading to Wang Yun’s home? And since Wang Yun’s married to Zijing, wasn’t she about to meet her in-laws? The thought made Su Qi nervous, and she sat up straighter in her seatbelt. Seeing Su Qi’s unusual behavior, Wang Yun found it amusing. Su Qi’s reaction was akin to someone heading to a battlefield instead of just attending dinner. At that moment, her stomach growled once more. Hearing this, Ying Lan said with finality, “Xiao Yun, I’ll start cooking now. Hurry over with Xiao Su Qi, or I’ll be upset if dinner gets cold!” With that, she ended the call. Hearing the click of the hung-up call, Su Qi’s large eyes, filled with confusion, turned to Wang Yun. In Su Qi’s innocent gaze, Wang Yun saw the question, ‘What do I do?’ What should be done was clear: take the young girl home with her. After all, this was part of Wang Yun’s plan. --- *Friendly reminder: This site uses cookie technology to save your "reading records" and "bookshelf". Clearing browser cookie data or reinstalling the browser might erase your reading progress. It's advisable to take occasional screenshots to save your bookshelf, just in case you can't find your current novel!*