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

Chapter 404: Something's Off About Her September 3rd, Tuesday. Favorable for moving in and starting work. Early in the morning, a red sports car was parked at the gate of Su University's campus. Those bustling about to buy special fried noodles from the breakfast stand at the school gate couldn't help but glance at the red sports car, catching glimpses of a beauty inside. That beauty was none other than Wang Yun. She had received a sweet call from her cherished sweetheart last night, announcing her readiness for the internship at their unit. Even as an investment director often troubled by persistent supervisors, Wang Yun could still manage small acts of favoritism like this. Especially since the position she saved for Su Qi was as her exclusive director assistant. Knowing it would be Su Qi's first foray into the workplace, Wang Yun cut short her morning workout to arrive early at the familiar university gates, even bringing breakfast along. Wang Yun's company began work at 9 a.m., and to anticipate the morning rush, she appeared by 7:40 a.m. She didn't have to wait long before she saw her adorable sweetheart approaching. That day, Su Qi wore professional attire—a white blouse paired with a black skirt, complemented by sleek black stockings that heightened her elegant appearance. Wang Yun, admiring her sweetheart’s delicate, alluring figure enveloped in black elegance, couldn't help but press her vibrant red lips together in satisfaction. As Su Qi approached, Wang Yun noticed her sister, her sister's best friend, the insider Gu Panpan, and an adorable little girl accompanying her. Five people instead of four—Wang Yun found herself surprised. She quickly put two and two together, realizing this must be the junior Su Qi spoke so fondly of. Despite her sweetheart's praises of the girl's cuteness, Wang Yun was taken aback by how adorable she truly was—bright, articulate eyes, a face brimming with innocence, and surrounded by a bashful aura. Upon realizing she was being watched, the little girl hid behind Su Qi, only her eyes peeping out, oozing irresistible charm. But Wang Yun noticed something odd: why weren't her sister and her best friend concerned about this little girl's closeness to Su Qi? Intrigued, Wang Yun shot another curious glance at the adorable girl, meeting her gaze. Thinking quickly, Wang Yun flashed a sweet smile at Xiao Xiao, saying, "Good morning, Xiao Xiao!" When Xiao Xiao descended the stairs earlier, Su Qi had briefed her on Wang Yun's situation. In fact, Xiao Xiao had known about Wang Yun through phone conversations at Sade International High School thanks to Su Qi and was aware of Bai Miao's frequent calls with Su Qi. Looking at the sophisticated lady in her professional attire greeting her warmly, Xiao Xiao found herself admiring Wang Yun’s remarkable maturity and beauty. It took Xiao Xiao a couple of seconds to respond, "Good morning to you too, Sister Wang Yun!" Wang Yun watched as the little girl retreated again behind her sweetheart, finding her even more endearing. Instinctively, Wang Yun reached out to poke Xiao Xiao's cheek, relishing its softness and smoothness. Before she could indulge any further, her sister pulled her aside. Unfazed by this intervention, Wang Yun wasn't surprised. Knowing her sister's obsession with her sweetheart, Wang Yun thought it impossible for her sister not to have a word or two. Listening to her sister's insinuations about boundaries, Wang Yun, despite having trespassed, didn't quite absorb the warning and, instead, just felt an exciting thrill of having crossed a line. At this moment, Wang Yun was even curious to see how her sister would react if their relationship were discovered. Wang Zijin, seeing her sister disregard her advice, felt utterly exasperated. She felt as though her sister was her lifelong adversary, cunningly holding her in check with each encounter. Finally, when her sister ceased her relentless scolding—though Wang Yun hadn't grasped a word—she nodded earnestly, acknowledging, "I understand." The gesture, though it didn’t convey comprehension, left Wang Zijin in a predicament. Being the student council president adept at judging others’ attention spans, she found no point of criticism in her sister's response. Her recent admonition felt more like punching a pillow—no impact whatsoever. She cast a sidelong look at Su Qi, the reason behind her failed attempt, deciding that her sweetheart would pay for this embarrassment by warming her bed tonight. In their parting with the gang, Su Qi finally relished sitting in Wang Yun's red sports car once again. Unfamiliar with leaving campus, Su Qi was acutely aware of the rush hour traffic for the first time, as various cars clogged the overpass, moving at a snail's pace. Cradling the fried noodles with added sausage purchased by Wang Yun from a breakfast stand, Su Qi ate heartily. Whenever parched, she took a sweet sip of soy milk, savoring the meal’s deliciousness. These flavors stirred memories of her freshman days in the boys' dorm when Wu Wei and Wang Dongxu would sometimes bring her such breakfasts after a night out, an endearing recollection. However, nostalgia was fleeting as she heard her spouse, Wang Yun, inquire, "What's the deal with Xiao Xiao? You didn’t take another wife, did you?" Wang Yun's inquiry left Su Qi amazed, glancing incredulously at the polished career woman—how did she know? Soon after, Su Qi’s musings subsided, attributing the knowledge to the close bond shared between her spouses, Wang Yun and Wang Zijin. Recalling their whispered conversation earlier, Su Qi assumed it was Wang Zijin who had spilled the beans. Curious, Su Qi asked, "Wang Yun, did Zijin just tell you everything?" Wang Yun blinked in surprise; her sister would never share such information. Realizing the cause of the misconception—her own assertion of friendship with her sister—Wang Yun chuckled at the misunderstanding she'd inadvertently fostered in her adorable sweetheart's mind. Thinking back to her sister's earlier summons, how Su Qi misconstrued Wang Zijin’s intentions amused Wang Yun. She speculated that if her sister learned of this mistake, her reaction would be quite entertaining. Gazing at her sweetheart after posing the question, Wang Yun considered her response carefully. "Of course Zijin told me. How else would I know? But now, I want to hear the full story in detail." Thus, in the ensnared traffic of morning rush hour, the red sports car became the setting for Su Qi to narrate the tale in her crisp, melodious voice. When Wang Yun heard about Xiao Xiao in the closet and her sister along with her best friend approaching her sweetheart, Su Qi distinctly noticed how much more exuberant Wang Yun became. Any previous reservations she had about Wang Yun's inclinations were wiped out; now she was 100% sure—something was definitely off with her spouse, Wang Yun!