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

### Chapter 353: A 3 Million Film Fee Su Siyang couldn't understand why his sister loved the little pink dress their mom, Lu Ran, bought for her so much, yet when he bought similar dresses, not only did she not like them, she even seemed somewhat displeased. Su Qi was indeed quite upset because, aside from the clothes given to her by the system, she was too cautious to wear any other outfits, thinking of the potential debuffs they might bring. The three pink dresses were already giving her a headache, and yet her brother had bought ten more. According to the system, each dress cost over 2000, with the most expensive one being over 5000. Didn't that mean ten dresses would add up to at least 20,000? Realizing this, Su Qi thought her brother was quite the spendthrift. She told him that if he didn’t return the clothes, she wouldn’t speak to him, and then she stormed off into the villa, cheeks puffed and frustrated. Su Siyang scratched his head in confusion. Though he didn’t know why his sister was upset, he found her when she was puffing up her cheeks rather cute. But what should he do with all these clothes? Quickly, Liu Qi, the silent onlooker and manager, saw Su Siyang look over at her. Understanding the situation, Liu Qi felt a headache coming on. She had warned him while he was buying the clothes: "Don't buy pink, don't buy pink, it's a minefield for girls," but he hadn’t listened, and now look what happened! Fortunately, Liu Qi had foresight and had already added the store’s WeChat. She planned to handle returns by mail, as exchanges are allowed within 72 hours if the clothes have not been tried on. With the solution settled in their minds, they entered the villa. It was currently afternoon; Lu Ran was setting the last dish of stir-fried beef with green peppers on the table. Knowing Liu Qi, their son's agent, would be coming over, Lu Ran had made a large spread to ensure there was enough to eat. This wasn't Liu Qi's first time dining here. Ever since Su Siyang debuted, as a veteran manager, she had been traveling with him everywhere. Following stars around is commonplace in the industry since emergencies frequently arise that require a manager’s intervention. So, Su Lujun and Lu Ran weren’t surprised by Liu Qi's presence. Soon, all five were seated around the round table. Su Qi was still a bit upset about her brother's 'gift' and found Liu Qi slightly strange, so she sat between Su Lujun and Lu Ran. Su Lujun gave an approving glance to her son. At that moment, he felt his son was at least somewhat useful. While eating, Su Siyang felt something was off. What was it? It was too quiet. Except for the occasional chat with his mom, there was no other sound. Each time he came back to visit, his dad never missed a chance for some sarcastic remark, often pounding the table. Yet this time, apart from no table-pounding, there hadn’t even been a sarcastic word since they started eating! Confused, Su Siyang looked over at his dad, seeing him place a large chicken leg into his sister’s bowl, which was already overflowing. At that moment, Su Siyang figured out the reason behind it all. Just realizing this, he heard his mom ask, “Aren't you filming a movie with Director Zhang recently? How do you have time to come home these days?" Looking at his sister, who was focused on her meal, Su Siyang sighed and explained, "Don't even mention it. There's a second-tier actress named Jing Lin. Just as we are about to wrap up filming, she was accused of forcing herself on an underage boy. The negative impact is enormous, so all scenes featuring her must be rectified." Su Qi was shocked at hearing this. She had heard about men forcing themselves on women, but forcing themselves on a boy? She couldn’t fathom it and thought the entertainment industry was indeed wild. Lu Ran furrowed her brows upon hearing this. She, too, had heard of the actress, having seen her many times in TV dramas, never imagining she was such a person. Seeing the expressions of his mom and sister, Su Siyang continued, “It’s fortunate they found out before the movie was released. If it had come out post-release, all scenes with Jing Lin would have needed cutting due to her negative influence.” Su Qi wasn’t surprised. Just a few days ago, an older generation star faced severe consequences for tax evasion. Consequently, all programs featuring him were removed, his scenes blacked out or blurred, affecting viewing experience greatly. With this in mind, Su Qi curiously asked, “Fourth Brother, who did Jing Lin play in your movie?” Eating, Liu Qi perked up upon hearing Su Qi speak. Was the little girl interested in acting? Quickly swallowing a piece of meat, Liu Qi eagerly answered, “She's playing ‘Su Daji’ next to King Zhou — a third female lead.” Upon hearing Su Daji, Su Qi imagined a scenario where King Zhou raises a glass in front of a blurred-out figure, saying, "Beauty, join me for a drink." The thought amused her greatly. Now curious, Su Qi wondered who played King Zhou? That actor must be quite unfortunate! Just as she posed this question, her brother's face darkened. Seeing this, both Lu Ran and Su Qi couldn't help but laugh. Liu Qi looked at Su Qi’s delicate features, her clear skin, and the adorable sway of her laughter, then at Su Siyang, whose expression was a picture of displeasure. Recalling Su Qi's sword-dancing skill, an audacious idea formed in Liu Qi's mind. After a moment of thought, she said to Su Qi, “Xiao Qi, would you be interested in acting? Your brother is playing King Zhou, so if you decide to act, all your scenes would be opposite him. See?” Not missed by Su Lujun’s piercing gaze, Liu Qi promptly amended, "I’m just suggesting. It’s good exercise for young people, and with me and Su Siyang on set, safety is guaranteed. Besides, the salary for replacing Su Daji, offered at the same rate as Jing Lin, is 3 million. Quite high, isn't it?" Initially uninterested in acting, Su Qi perked up hearing the 3 million offer. It was indeed a huge sum. Liu Qi, noticing the brightness in the young girl's eyes, felt confident she had caught a fish. Yet, under Su Lujun’s watchful eyes, she said no more. After the meal, Liu Qi excused herself to the restroom, where she secretly called Director Zhang.