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

# Chapter 356: The Enchantress and Her Ethereal Attire Upon hearing his wife mention that the film crew might not even want their daughter, Su Qi, Su Lujun, who was already hesitant about letting his daughter pursue acting, widened his eyes to the size of saucers. Yet, fearing he might frighten his daughter, Su Lujun quickly composed himself and resumed a gentle demeanor, clearing his throat before saying: "No worries, if they don't pick you, then you don’t have to go. It wasn't necessarily a good thing to begin with. Your brother's already involved, and it doesn't seem like this film is worth it." Outside the door, Su Siyang's face darkened as he eavesdropped. This time returning home, or rather, during several visits, Su Siyang had noticed that his father often subtly tainted his image in front of his sister. However, seeing that his father wasn’t completely opposed to his sister acting, this time, Su Siyang chose to be magnanimous and not hold grudges. Of course, even if he did hold a grudge, it wouldn't matter since, after all, that was his old man. Su Siyang felt that if he directly confronted his father about badmouthing him, he would not receive an apology; there was a high probability he’d end up with a sound scolding instead. So, if a direct approach doesn’t work, then it's best to take a subtler path. Since Dad was sullying his reputation in front of his sister, then if an opportunity arose to retaliate with the same tactics, who could blame him for using them? If his sister really were to audition, wouldn’t that mean she would come to him, the big star, for acting practice? Wouldn't that be the perfect chance to throw some shade back at Dad? Besides, setting aside the sibling rivalry, just imagining his sister eagerly listening to him lecture about acting excited him greatly. After all, what brother doesn’t want to be admired by his sister? Lu Ran, meanwhile, was unaware of her younger son’s thoughts while he eavesdropped outside the door. At this moment, her attention was on a strikingly elegant purple-red cross-collared robe laid out on her daughter’s bed. Looking at the long, red garment that almost covered the entire bed, Lu Ran, a fashion expert, was immediately captivated, impatient to see how her daughter would look wearing it. Yet, a question lingered in her mind. When was this beautiful piece purchased? Did she ever buy her anything like this? It didn't seem like she had. Su Qi, watching her mother gaze at the outfit with a look of confusion, resorted to a little white lie to avoid exposing the system: "Mom, Xiaoxiao, my junior, gave it to me." Upon hearing this, Lu Ran’s doubts were dispelled; after all, Xiao Xiaoxiao’s family was quite well-off. Her father must have known how many outfits they’d given her daughter and offered this as a return gift. Inadvertently, Su Qi's fib ended up elevating Xiao Xiaoxiao’s standing in her mother’s eyes. Seeing the suspicion vanish from her mother's eyes, Su Qi breathed a sigh of relief, only to hear Lu Ran gently say: "Come on, Qi, try this on!" Seeing her mother’s eyes light up with eagerness, Su Qi knew she couldn’t refuse. While her mother shooed her father out of the room, Su Qi quickly checked the attributes of this outfit provided by the system. The elegance of the garment might have been overwhelming; even its introduction sounded sophisticated, accompanied by a couplet: "The Enchantress's Ethereal Attire: Rainbow skirt, rosy cloak, and scintillating crown; delicate jewels and dangling ornaments, a resplendent gown. Charm: +5, Innocence: -3 Passive Effect — Rebirth of the Enchantress Rebirth of the Enchantress: The wearer of this outfit will exude a subtle 'enchantress' aura in every gesture and movement." Upon reading the verses, Su Qi couldn’t help but feel that the outfit's sophistication shot up significantly. But seeing the stark attribute values left her momentarily stunned; it was the first time she had encountered such an extreme garment. Nonetheless, Su Qi soon came to terms with it, mindful that, historically, no enchantress ever possessed an innocent 'little white flower' nature. When she noticed the passive effect, Su Qi was utterly shocked. Was this outfit practically tailor-made for acting? Seeing this 'enchantress' description, anyone's initial thought would undoubtedly be of Su Daji. But, what precisely defined an enchantress? As Su Qi pondered this, the system spoke up, guarding its treasure: "The so-called enchantress acts as a stumbling block on life's journey, a blade across one's throat, the kind of alluring evil you can’t resist despite knowing it’s harmful. Every unconscious action exudes with innate seduction and allure. A strong advisory: those wearing this garment should exercise caution—should hordes of male entities surround you, your belly..." The system didn’t finish the sentence, instead popping up an image of a watermelon. As an artist of explicit illustrations, Su Qi immediately understood, shuddering instinctively. Su Qi decided that after filming, she would permanently seal this outfit away. If her two partners discovered it, the consequences would be disastrous. Meanwhile, her mother, Lu Ran, had successfully ousted Su Lujun from the room. Admiringly holding the complicated and exquisite garment in her hands, Lu Ran examined it closely. This outfit, being traditional attire, was intricately layered. Together with her mother, Lu Ran, Su Qi examined the garment, preparing to wear it, fully aware that its intricacies required a bit of study. The enchantress attire consisted of four elements: a robe, a broad-sleeved shirt, a skirt, and a gorgeous shawl. Except for the shirt, which was a bright violet, the other three elements were a vivid fiery red, making for a striking appearance. As Su Qi was considering how to put it on, her mother, Lu Ran, spoke up: “Qi, time to get changed.” Although Su Qi had recently been accustomed to being held by her mother while sleeping, this was during broad daylight. Furthermore, her mother's statement made Su Qi's cheeks feel warm from the embarrassment it implied. Lu Ran saw her daughter’s cheeks flush slightly and thought her daughter was truly too innocent. When her daughter had a boyfriend in the future, surely she'd be bullied entirely—no, no, this couldn’t happen. She couldn’t find one yet! This year, her daughter was only eighteen. Would twenty-five be too late to start dating? No, better to wait until she's thirty; by then, I'll find her the perfect match. I can’t let my daughter suffer. While Lu Ran pondered quietly, she helped her daughter put on the attire. Once fully dressed, the absence of her mother’s immediate feedback surprised Su Qi. Curious, she gently turned her smooth, swan-like neck and glanced at her mother, who stood in a daze. Su Qi instinctively shook her mother’s arm and asked: “Mom, do I look good?” Yet, as soon as those words left her mouth, even Su Qi was surprised. Her usual youthful voice now carried an indistinct allure. Was this the "enchantress" passive effect? Su Qi was impressed by its subtle power. Unbeknownst to her, her mother hadn’t even registered that voice. At that moment, Lu Ran was utterly amazed by the transformation in her daughter post-dressing. To her amazement, her daughter now boasted unparalleled beauty; her delicate eyebrows framed eyes as clear and luminous as crystal, where innocence had been replaced with languid maturity; her graceful nose exuded innate elegance; the vivid red and sleek purple attire created a striking contrast, evoking grandeur and allure. Observing her daughter's every charismatic movement, Lu Ran suddenly regretted agreeing to let Su Qi play the part of Su Daji. She realized, without a doubt, that after the film’s release, countless suitors would surely trample through their doorstep.