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

# Chapter 319: Women's Self-Defense Techniques (Three Updates) Su Qi hadn't visited Intime Plaza for a long time. Today, she was dressed in a long-unused hoodie set. With her mother, Lu Ran, and her sister, Bai Miao, each holding a hand, she didn’t have to worry about being mistaken for a suspicious person. Lu Ran glanced at her daughter, acting all cautious with a green hood, finding it incredibly amusing. Her daughter was now somewhat of an internet celebrity, while her son was a star. Did that not imply she had outstanding genes? This realization made Lu Ran feel a couple of years younger herself. "Aunt Lu, where are we heading first?" Bai Miao asked. Initially, she wanted to ask the little girl’s opinion, but since she grew up in Su city and was unfamiliar with Zhe city, she decided to direct her question to Aunt Lu after noticing Su Qi’s confusion. Unlike Su Qi, who disliked shopping, Lu Ran knew all the major malls in Zhe city like the back of her hand. There were two Intime malls in Zhe city, and today, Lu Ran brought them to the one closer to home. Because her daughter hadn’t had breakfast, Lu Ran first took her daughter and Bai Miao to the snack street on the basement level. Seeing how her daughter’s eyes lit up at the sight of the old and famous takoyaki shop, Lu Ran found it amusing. In her memory, when her daughter used to pretend to be a boy, Lu Ran clearly remembered that every time they visited this mall, Su Qi always looked forward to eating these. Unexpectedly, ever since becoming a daughter, she seemed to be more candid than before, her eyes gleaming with a gluttonous look like a little cat. Seeing this, Lu Ran fondly patted her daughter’s little head and led her by the hand to queue for takoyaki, saying, “Xiao Miao, the takoyaki here is really good. You two stand in line while I buy some other snacks.” Hearing Lu Ran call her “Xiao Miao” made Bai Miao pause for a moment. She hadn’t heard that nickname in a while since she was the daughter of Green City Group’s president. Perhaps because she liked Su Qi, she found this endearing coming from Aunt Lu. After responding with a soft "hmm," she stayed with Su Qi in line for the takoyaki. Lu Ran, as a seasoned shopper, was punctual. After inquiring what drinks the two wanted, she headed to the bubble tea shop. Intime Plaza was bustling, and this takoyaki shop had been operating since Su Qi was little, now with a decade-long history—a true staple of this snack street. Thus, many people queued for it. While waiting, Su Qi educated Bai Miao on the various takoyaki flavors and shared amusing stories from past visits. Listening to the little girl, Bai Miao found it all quite amusing. According to Su Qi’s stories, Bai Miao gleaned that every shopping trip with Aunt Lu typically concluded with takoyaki. Bai Miao figured the little girl seemed to enjoy the tradition of “ending” the shopping more than the takoyaki itself. As she gazed at Su Qi’s cute face under the hood, Bai Miao found it odd. Clearly, she was a girl—how could she hate shopping? Strange, so strange! But that wasn't the strangest thing. Just as Su Qi was about to place her order, Bai Miao noticed something off about the two men behind them in line. Despite queuing for over ten minutes right before their turn, they suddenly left? Moreover, their demeanor seemed hurried and anxious. Bai Miao first checked her pocket—nothing was missing. Then, looking at the expectant little girl staring at the menu, she asked: “Did you lose anything?” Su Qi paused at Bai Miao's question, about to say, “What do I have worth stealing?” and then realized—her phone was gone. Seeing Su Qi’s expression, Bai Miao instantly understood what had happened! Without delay, she took off, her long legs swiftly carrying her after the two men. Upon seeing Bai Miao chase after them, the two men panicked and bolted. Realizing that the two were indeed thieves seeing them run, Su Qi promptly followed. However, she quickly noticed the three of them were getting further and further away. And then, she ran out of breath. Not even 300 meters in, Su Qi sat down on a step, gasping for air, feeling utterly weak. But now wasn’t the time for such concerns. Su Qi felt a bit worried, fearing something might happen to Bai Miao after she took off. Although Bai Miao looked strong, with her sculpted abs hinting at significant prowess. Nevertheless, she was still a girl, and if she pursued them too deep and ended up in a deserted alley. If some accomplices ambushed her, four or five of them pouncing at once... The rest of the plot, Su Qi was all too familiar with. Realizing this, Su Qi thought she should borrow a phone and call the police. Just then, the system unexpectedly brought up, “Host, don’t worry. That human female is very strong; those two males won’t be able to trouble her.” Hearing the system’s words, Su Qi relaxed a bit. After all, the playful system often reminded her whenever she forgot her phone. If it wasn’t aware of her phone being stolen now, it wouldn’t make sense. Calming down, Su Qi was no longer as anxious as before. As she lifted her head, she saw Bai Miao approaching, her hand holding Su Qi’s returned phone. Bai Miao, feeling invigorated after the little chase, beamed with satisfaction. Reaching Su Qi, and preparing to hand over the phone, Bai Miao noticed the little girl panting and exhausted. What on earth had she been doing just now? Anyone unaware might have thought this little girl apprehended those two thieves herself! Handing Su Qi her phone, Bai Miao asked: “Why are you so exhausted?” Hearing Bai Miao's question, Su Qi felt a bit embarrassed. Bai Miao recovered the phone, whereas she was worn out after just a few steps. It was a bit shameful to admit. However, seeing the little girl at a loss for words, Bai Miao thought she might have been bullied and asked, concerned, a couple more times. Finally, Su Qi had to confess. Hearing Su Qi’s explanation, Bai Miao couldn’t help but chuckle—she was just too weak. Yet she soon came to terms with it. She remembered that time back at the Green City community, when the little girl tied herself up. As a creature with a single spine, Bai Miao had easily overpowered her. Looking at the little girl’s soft, slightly flushed cheeks, emulating such innocence and vulnerability, Bai Miao thought for a moment and said: “Xiao Qi, how about I give you a lesson tonight?” Hearing those words surprised Su Qi for a moment. After all, she held the identity of a teacher now. And yet, Sister Bai Miao was suggesting giving her—Teacher Su—a lesson? Something felt off. But upon hearing that Sister Bai Miao intended to teach her "women's self-defense," Su Qi's eyes lit up. She currently had no real means of defending herself, especially after losing the anti-wolf necklace. She certainly didn’t want to end up as described in those small games, attacked by a nerd and then subjected to intensely humiliating experiences. So, regarding Sister Bai Miao’s mention of “women's self-defense,” Su Qi was very intrigued. Observing the little girl nodding enthusiastically, Bai Miao's lips curled up involuntarily. It's worth noting that instructors teaching women’s self-defense techniques would often get into character!