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

### Chapter 386: An Encounter with Gu Panpan As the sun set on the evening sky of September, the hues of a fiery sunset painted the horizon over the city of Su Qi. By 6 PM, the sun had already clocked out from the array of mundane routines, making the room on the 15th floor of the Green City complex appear even dimmer beneath its drawn curtains. In the room lay Wang Zijin and An Ning on either side of their sleeping husband, both gazing affectionately at him. Recollections of their recent sweet moments together caused their lips to curve into gentle smiles. Initially, the two had simply planned to indulge their dear husband once or twice, given the tiring journey he’d had. Yet, as they heard his tender sounds of pleasure and saw his restless, sensitive body movements, they couldn’t help but linger longer. This little playful session not only offered the usual delights but also revealed a newfound sensitive spot in their husband. Just the thought of the adorable way he would arch his body, clench his fists, and bite his lip when that spot was touched gave them a sense of amusement. While waiting for him to wake up, they were interrupted by a rumbling sound. An Ning, who had her hand resting on her husband’s soft and smooth belly, felt the vibrations. She suddenly realized that, ever since they had disembarked, he had been engaged in all sorts of physically exerting activities and hadn’t had a meal yet. Gently nudging his sleeping face that let out soft, rhythmic noises, she found him only furrowing his brows slightly, muttering in his sleep before rolling over and continuing to rest. His endearingly silly little moves were reminiscent of the ragdoll cat she had at home — oblivious, yet truly adorable. Seeing her face-poking approach was ineffective, An Ning pondered a moment and changed her strategy. Extending her slender fingers, she softly poked her husband’s more tender spots, delicately refined and yielding. As she watched his smooth skin engulf her fingers, she decided to swap her poking for grasping. Thanks to this sudden change, Su Qi, who was in the midst of a dream, quickly awoke with a slight tear at the corner of her eye. She then saw An Ning, her wife with the most notable bunny…” characteristics, bullying her own small bunny. Su Qi, with a calculated thought, playfully nibbled at An Ning’s bigger “bunny.” Sensing her husband’s mischievous action, An Ning immediately reciprocated, and a scene of utmost tenderness and tease unfolded. By 8 PM, with an empty stomach, Su Qi was led by An Ning and Wang Zijin to a familiar spot — a Sichuan hot pot restaurant known as the “Sichuan Flavor.” There, unexpectedly, she caught sight of a familiar figure: Gu Panpan, a roommate. Gu Panpan, garbed in a light blue dress, exuded the perfect image of a sweet girl next door. Seeing her reminded Su Qi of how, after the final exams, the ire of her wives was misdirected at her. Although not particularly angry, Su Qi couldn’t help but feel an impulse to give her a good-natured kick to alleviate some frustration. Even with sunglasses on, Su Qi immediately spotted Gu Panpan, and so did An Ning and Wang Zijin. Remembering last year’s incident where she had slipped away under the dorm supervisor’s unwitting protection, they decided that Gu Panpan needed a little lesson once school resumed. Fate, however, had hastened that meeting, and here they were today. The three approached her table with a silent understanding. Sitting across was their friend, Shen Qian, from the neighboring dorm who, seeing her three roommates approach, subtly indicated toward Gu Panpan with a nod. Gu Panpan, feeling the gazes upon her, turned and saw her three roommates smiling down at her with benevolent yet slightly mischievous smiles. For an inexplicable reason, a shiver coursed through Gu Panpan’s spine upon seeing those smiles. Partly because she and Shen Qian hadn’t started their meal yet, and with a few words from the seasoned conversationalist Wang Zijin, their shared table became one for five. As the hot pot's fragrant aroma filled the air with flavors of tomato and spicy broth, they dined together. Each ingredient, from succulent shrimp balls to tender lamb slices and crunchy bamboo shoots transformed into tantalizing dishes in the bubbling broth. Starved from a full day without food, Su Qi relished in the steaming hot pot, her appetite unleashed despite her lesser tolerance for spice after becoming a girl. She dunked a chunk of tripe into the spicy broth, coated it in sesame sauce, and devoured it, feeling a delightful numbness flood her senses. Understanding her husband's spicy predicament, Wang Zijin quickly handed her a glass of chilled lemon water. Across from them, Shen Qian watched this charming scene, feeling sympathetic. If it weren't for Su Qi's protective wives, she would’ve liked to give her a warm hug. Last year, Gu Panpan often shared with Shen Qian the delightful quirks of their cute little roommate, Su Qi. Shen Qian had always thought Su Qi’s cuteness was merely surface-level, but witnessing her adorable demeanor now was heartwarming. Promptly wanting to share this discovery with her friend Gu Panpan, Shen Qian turned, only to see Gu Panpan seemingly lost in thought, fixated on the vegetable in her bowl, chewing her chopsticks in contemplation. After several pokes from Shen Qian, Gu Panpan snapped out of the sunny nightmare induced by the warm smiles of her three roommates. Raising her head, she found their gaze now intently fixed on her. At that moment, Gu Panpan resigned herself, understanding there was no escaping the impending “punishment.” Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. Instead of wary avoidance, she decided to face it head-on with a composed demeanor. More so now when she had the adorable Su Qi by her side. She believed that even if the two mischief-makers intended to discipline her, they wouldn't go too far in front of the sweet little girl. With new resolve, Gu Panpan met their gaze. Meanwhile, watching this dramatic exchange, Shen Qian could only feel puzzled, as if watching some grand heroic farewell unfold over a humble hot pot meal — her friend Gu Panpan exuding an aura of quiet resignation and bravery for something she had yet to fully understand. An hour later, after indulging in food and drink, the group of five settled into An Ning’s Mercedes G-Class, en route to Su University. Wang Zijin made an intentional move to sit beside Gu Panpan, whispering reassuringly and warmly. Shen Qian, sitting on Gu Panpan’s other side, witnessed their hushed conversation, feeling envious of the close bond their dorm shared. In her own dorm, she had no one she could share such intimate whispers with. Oh, to have such lovely friends.