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

Chapter 395: Xiao Xiao's Astonishing Discovery (Third Update) An Ning pushed open the door and, seeing only Su Qi inside, sighed with relief. However, something felt off to her immediately. Today, Su Qi had turned her chair towards the doorway! During the last semester, Su Qi was so engrossed in her studies that she'd barely react unless someone was right next to her. Sensing a hint of conspiracy, An Ning's thoughts were interrupted by a call on the phone, pulling her attention back. The call she was answering was from the manager of the Sichuan restaurant where they had dinner last night. She had just handled a similar incident. A customer found a cigarette butt in their hot pot, snapped a picture, and loudly demanded compensation, creating a chaotic scene. After questioning the staff, the manager was certain it wasn’t the restaurant's mistake, leading to a heated dispute. Worrying it would disturb other diners, the manager called the police. When the police arrived, they reviewed the surveillance footage and found the cigarette butt was placed in the hot pot by the customer – a clear extortion attempt. After paying for the meal, the man was taken into custody. Once An Ning directed the manager on how to manage the incident’s fallout, she drove swiftly to be with Su Qi. After ensuring everything was settled over the phone as the owner, she rewarded the staff with small bonuses. With the call concluded, she finally turned her attention back to her diligent Su Qi. Su Qi, still shaken from the recent events, broke into a cold sweat. Just moments before An Ning opened the door, Xiao Xiao, knowing their secret couldn't be revealed, hid inside Su Qi's wardrobe. Luckily, the wardrobe was spacious enough, and Xiao Xiao's petite figure fit right in. Su Qi closed the wardrobe door just as An Ning approached, an urgent speed propelling her actions. She darted to her chair, grabbed a medical manual, and pretended to study. The entire act took a mere half a second. This incident proved the lengths Su Qi would go to in preserving a secret. Watching An Ning’s scrutinizing gaze, she nervously suggested, “An Ning, dear…” She stopped herself from saying “wife” as she suddenly recalled the presence of Xiao Xiao in the wardrobe. Xiao Xiao, unaware of Su Qi's relationships, couldn’t know the truth. Su Qi quickly continued, “It's so hot outside. Would you like an ice cream?” Hearing Su Qi use the phrase "so hot," An Ning couldn't help but smile. Indeed, the heat outside was significant; even the short walk from the car to the door was sweltering. An Ning nodded, acknowledging it. Su Qi sprang to action, opening the fridge and noting there were merely five ice creams left. She suggested, “We're out of ice cream. Let’s go buy some, An Ning, dear!” An Ning was momentarily puzzled hearing this; she distinctly remembered buying ten yesterday. How could they be gone so quickly? Seeing An Ning's dubious expression, Su Qi added, “Last night, I saw Gu Panpan having a few before her bath. She probably finished them off! Let's go buy more, An Ning. I really want some from the ice cream shop.” An Ning found the explanation unconvincing. Who would consume so many ice creams before bed without fearing weight gain? Reflecting on Su Qi's strange behavior earlier, An Ning felt something was off, but the room remained otherwise still. She decided the key was not to leave the room. She was curious about what scheme Su Qi might be plotting, watching as she was pulled towards the door. With a gentle embrace, An Ning asked, “Is there something you're hiding from me?” The term "dear" made Su Qi apprehensive. If Xiao Xiao overheard, it would be disastrous. Indeed, Xiao Xiao, hiding in the wardrobe, did hear it and peeked through the ventilation slit. She saw An Ning holding Su Qi, and then they shared a kiss. Witnessing this, Xiao Xiao covered her mouth with both hands, feeling she had uncovered an immense secret. Her eyes widened in surprise. Xiao Xiao’s feelings were mixed. She genuinely liked Su Qi. Even knowing from reading that her feelings were unusual, she thought she was alone in this affection. But seeing gentle An Ning express similar feelings towards Su Qi, she realized her feelings weren’t odd—they were normal! This new discovery thrilled Xiao Xiao. Still, watching An Ning and Su Qi intertwined, she also felt a pang of conflicted emotion. Books always depicted love as exclusive. Given her later acquaintance with Su Qi, did that make her the outsider? Did it mean she was wronging An Ning? This realization brought Xiao Xiao a sense of despair, her tiny head lightly tapping against the wardrobe in frustration. The sound caught An Ning's attention, making her glance back, while cold sweat broke out on Su Qi. If discovered, their secret... Just as An Ning was about to investigate, the door opened with a push from Zi Jin, interrupting her curiosity and attributing the noise to the door instead. Su Qi exhaled in relief but realized the situation had grown more complicated. With An Ning already her wife and now another, Zi Jin, entering, how would Xiao Xiao ever come out? Her thoughts were disrupted when a phone screen was thrust into her view, showing a picture of her and Xiao Xiao embracing from that morning. Who took this photo??? Before Su Qi could ponder more, Zi Jin spoke, “Gentle senior and the cute junior—you’re full of surprises, aren't you? So very charming, dear.” From inside the wardrobe, Xiao Xiao heard Zi Jin address Su Qi as "dear" and her eyes widened even further. Who would've thought Su Qi had not one but two wives? Could it be her romance novels were wrong all along? --- **Note**: Clearing browser cookies or reinstalling your browser can erase your reading progress. 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