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

Title: "I Don't Want the System to Turn Me Into the Female Protagonist!" - Chapter 366: Rising Popularity and Variety Shows (5th Update, Request for Monthly Votes) Today marks the fifth day Su Qi has been on the set of her new drama. Over these past few days, she has slowly adapted to the routine of acting and has grown much closer to the crew. Of course, her closest relationship is with Hua Fenglin, the makeup artist who does her makeup every day. This morning, while giving Su Qi an exquisite hairstyle, he jokingly said, "Good morning, Your Majesty!" Hearing this title, Su Qi felt a bit overwhelmed. The origin of this nickname traces back to the third day when Liu Qi released a video clip as a teaser for the movie "Chaos in Yin and Shang." The clips showcased Su Daji's seductive scenes with King Zhou, and another clip showed Su Qi as Su Daji issuing decrees upon becoming queen, causing chaos in the harem. The maids and eunuchs were so terrified they knelt before her, addressing her as "Your Majesty." Thus, Su Qi acquired a new nickname: "Your Majesty!" She felt a bit helpless about this, as she had already collected many nicknames. Realizing she couldn't control public opinion, she decided to wait for time to wash away this embarrassing nickname. Unbeknownst to Su Qi, her Weibo account had gained 100k+ followers in these few days, thanks to Liu Qi's management. The comments, which previously said "such a beautiful young lady," now switched to "Greetings, Your Majesty," "Peace to Your Majesty," and "Bowing before Your Majesty." This shift amused Liu Qi, who couldn't stop laughing at the fun of it. Since they'd completed many scenes earlier, today's shooting schedule was light for Su Qi. She only had a short scene for Su Daji. Finishing her scene by ten in the morning, Su Qi leisurely sat in a theater chair, waiting for her brother to finish his scenes so they could return home together. Since it's Saturday, the stock market was closed. After quickly checking the latest news, she turned her attention to the massive stock trading manual she was studying. Due to the lack of a table, she placed the heavy book on her knees. Due to the earrings resembling Ning Ling, she seemed to adopt some of Su Daji's aura. Her demurely folded sitting posture gradually transformed into something more seductive, with her legs crossed like Su Daji's. This position, along with the long red dress she wore, slightly exposed her delicate ankles. Su Qi’s slender figure melted back into the chair, relaxed and alluring yet exhibiting a regal elegance. Even without speaking or moving, she became a picturesque scene just by reading. Observing the enchanting Su Daji, Liu Qi enlisted a photographer to sneakily capture this "focused reading" moment of "Her Majesty." Once uploaded to Weibo, Liu Qi enjoyed seeing followers shower comments like "Greetings, Your Majesty." Amused by the comments, Liu Qi felt satisfied and found joy in them, unable to suppress her chuckles. Noticing Liu Qi’s laughter, Su Qi turned towards her, thinking her brother should really give Liu Qi a break to get her health checked. From shortness of breath to strange glances, and now cackling, surely these signs indicated a worsening condition! Thoughtfully, Su Qi asked, "Liu Qi姐, have you been feeling unwell lately? Maybe you should take a couple of days off?" Liu Qi, drawn away from her Weibo, felt a sense of déjà vu. Su Sanyang had asked the same question two days earlier. Could he have turned Su Qi against her, planning to secretly contact Officer Zhang Ru? Shaking her head firmly, Liu Qi reassured her that she was perfectly fine, then returned to her phone, chuckling to herself. In the following days, Liu Qi continued posting photos of "Her Majesty." With her frequent updates, the Weibo account’s follower count soared rapidly. Because Su Qi was friendly and humble, her co-actors would casually share Liu Qi's Weibo posts from time to time. Coupling this with Su Qi’s intriguing past, soon the keywords “Su Daji” and “Her Majesty” appeared on the trending list. On the tenth day, as the filming of "Chaos in Yin and Shang" was nearing completion, and because of Su Qi's stellar performance as Su Daji, most of the storyline had wrapped up, leading to more free time for the cast. Director Zhang rewarded everyone with a rare day off after their non-stop early hours shoots. Returning home after a day as "Su Daji," Su Qi was preparing for the upcoming stock market activities when she heard a knock at the door. Upon opening the door, she found Liu Qi, appearing quite odd. Breathing heavily, her eyes were fervently fixed on Su Qi, excitedly announcing, "Xiao Qi, a variety show is interested in you. Do you want to join?" Confused, Su Qi wondered why a show would want to involve her as she was just there to act. Seeing Su Qi’s puzzled innocent eyes, Liu Qi realized she hadn’t explained the nature of the program, "It's an interview-style show, meant to promote 'Chaos in Yin and Shang.' Originally the plan was to interview your brother, as he’s one of the main actors. However, since you're Sanyang's sister and have recently been trending, they called to invite you to join the program alongside Su Sanyang. What do you think?" Despite Liu Qi’s enthusiasm, Su Qi couldn’t grasp the excitement. Variety shows increase a celebrity's exposure—something she wasn't interested in. Her goal was simply to make money. Considering her options, she politely declined the offer. "Liu Qi姐, filming has been tiring, and I need to focus on trading. I don't think I have the energy for a variety show." Liu Qi, a seasoned manager, easily understood Su Qi’s gentle rejection. This particular show was straightforward; a mere few hours on stage with her brother would fetch them a substantial sum—200k for Su Sanyang and 100k for Su Qi. Letting go seemed like a missed opportunity. Nonetheless, recalling her promise to Lu Ran not to force the young girl into anything she disliked, Liu Qi turned away, feeling slightly disappointed. Yet, unconsciously she muttered, "What a waste of that 100k." This soft murmur reached Su Qi's ears, just as she was about to close the door. Moments later, Liu Qi found herself back in Su Qi’s little room. By the time she emerged again, her face was beaming red with excitement! Tips: The top-right corner offers settings like "Switch Simplified/Traditional," "Adjust Font Size," and "Reading Background Color." Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter Contact Us You might also like these articles: - Family Bias? I've Severed Ties! - A Sword to Become the Demon - Three Kingdoms: Can’t Become a Strategist? 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