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

# Chapter 357: Confirming the Role of Su Daji When Suqi emerged from her room, dressed in an enchanting consort's robe that seemed like a dream, both Su Lujun and Su Suyang were left staring in astonishment. Their surprise was such that they even gasped audibly. Seeing their reactions, Lu Ran couldn't help but recall the stunning impression his daughter had made on him earlier. It suddenly brought a sense of balance and reassurance to his mind. He focused his gaze on his extraordinarily beautiful daughter. It seemed he wasn't simply overreacting. At this moment, Suqi was draped in a vibrant purple sleeved garment, which added an air of regality to her appearance. Her slender waist seemed as delicate as if bound by silk. Her neck, swan-like in its grace and elegance, appeared even smoother and fairer against the fiery red and vibrant purple of her attire. Though the luxurious palatial dress she wore lacked any accessories or intricate makeup, Suqi carried herself with an innate and noble grace, as if she possessed a unique, inherent nobility. Suqi, now dressed in this ensemble, hadn't yet seen herself in the mirror and thus wasn't fully aware of her transformation. Observing the dazed and silent stares of her father and brother, she felt a bit embarrassed and asked them: "Did I wear it wrong somehow?" Seeing Suqi’s innocent eyes trained on them, Su Lujun and Su Suyang felt a strange dissonance. The contrasting adjectives of enchantment and innocence seemed to coexist perfectly in Suqi, creating a magical impression. When her father and brother failed to answer her question, she decided to check the mirror for herself. In the living room, Liu Qi, who was contentedly lounging on the sofa and ready for a nap, was suddenly awakened by the sound of Suqi's footsteps descending the stairs in her splendid attire. Her flaming red robe fluttered with each step, accentuating her slender and graceful figure. Mesmerized by Suqi's attire, Liu Qi froze in place, her face flushing with excitement. In this costume, Suqi epitomized Su Daji's disastrous beauty perfectly. Even someone inexperienced in filmmaking like Liu Qi could tell in an instant that Suqi was an ideal fit for the role of Su Daji—it seemed unlikely she wouldn’t rise to fame. With her experienced eye, Liu Qi, who had ten years as an agent, immediately sensed Suqi's potential. She grew more excited at the thought of signing the young girl under her management, her breath almost quickening with excitement. Gradually, she approached the curious Suqi, who, lost in her own thoughts, failed to notice Liu Qi's gaze. Upon seeing her reflection, Suqi couldn't help but acknowledge that the dress was worth its hefty 680,000 price tag. Even Suqi, long accustomed to her own appearance, found herself taken aback by the striking sight. "Hmph, hmph, hmph—" Her adorable system companion's proud hums drifted into her thoughts. Given the system's delightful personality, Suqi chose to indulge it. After coaxing the system into shyly going offline with compliments, she turned her attention to her reflection again. Suqi soon realized that the most significant change brought on by the dress was in her aura. Previously, due to selecting the "Innocent Gaze" trait (purity +4, frivolity -1, charm 0, intelligence 0, sensitivity +20%), Suqi had consistently exuded an aura of purity. However, this dress diminished her purity attribute by 3 points while increasing her charm by 5 points. Additionally, the passive ability of the "Enticing Consort" trait added to her allure. Thus, aside from a hint of innocence in her eyes, most of Suqi’s features transformed into a more captivating allure, radiating a gentle charm with every move and easily capturing attention. While Suqi was engrossed in examining herself in the mirror, Liu Qi approached her quietly and said, “Little Suqi, could your sister take a photo of you to send to Director Zhang?” Suqi, breaking her gaze from the mirror upon hearing Liu Qi's request, felt a bit awkward. The only time she had obliged a request for photos was during an outing to a restaurant with her beloved Zijin, and even then, it was the waitress who had taken the photo before asking. As someone who had been a reclusive boy before, Suqi didn't quite know what pose to strike when asked for a photo. Realizing she was preparing for a film shoot, Suqi deemed it necessary to send a picture to Director Zhang. Liu Qi was puzzled by the way the young girl furrowed her exquisite brows in deep thought. Typically, girls Suqi's age would first take a couple of selfies in such beautiful outfits. Why, then, was getting a couple of photos so challenging here? If Liu Qi knew Suqi fretted over how to pose, she would likely be both amused and exasperated. After all, Suqi, merely standing there, was already an enchanting sight. No posing was necessary. In the end, the photos were taken, though not on Liu Qi's phone, as Lu Ran wanted to capture the precious moment of his daughter's beauty. He tasked Suqi with striking various adorable poses, finally picking two lovely photos to send to Liu Qi. In Nanjing City, Director Zhang was still reviewing candidates for the role of Su Daji. Although he had talked to Suqi over the phone, he held little hope for the young girl in this seductive role. It wasn't Suqi's appearance that concerned him. As a director, he'd seen countless beautiful women, each with their own unique aura. Only Suqi had left an indelible impression on him. Her looks were certainly up to par. When it came to acting skills, Director Zhang wasn't too particular. With Suqi's intellect, memorizing a few lines should be well within her capabilities. What worried him most was Suqi's pure, innocent aura—a stark contrast to the seductively charming essence of Su Daji. While Suqi was indeed beautiful, portraying an opposite character was unacceptable. Therefore, he was more focused on finding a candidate who fit Su Daji's character, as was customary for selecting the best. Despite reviewing two promising candidates that afternoon, his satisfaction remained elusive. At that moment, his phone buzzed. Assuming it was a regular message, Director Zhang checked his phone only to find a multimedia message from Liu Qi, with whom he had spoken not long ago. Finishing an audition, he picked up his water cup and clicked on the message to view it. Upon seeing Suqi dressed in the enchanting consort’s robe, the water cup slipped from his hands, shattering on the floor. As his colleagues watched in confusion, Director Zhang murmured, "Found her, we’ve found the perfect candidate for Su Daji!"