THD Chapter 3

The air fell silent. Ye Xiqing neither reacted to the vicious female supporting character’s provocation nor made a different choice under the guise of anger, but simply left. Not only were the protagonists in the story caught off guard, but the onlookers were also taken aback, feeling that this development was very different from what they had expected.

And the system was no longer just disappointed; it felt as if its core was about to explode, losing all its previous composure and almost gritting its teeth as it spoke. “Host, do you really think you’re the chosen one? Do you think I can’t live without you? Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The system’s binding to you comes with conditions.”

“While you enjoy the life of a protagonist in a wish-fulfillment novel, you also need to achieve extremely high viewership ratings. The benefits you receive from the system are directly proportional to your viewership ratings. You’re not a stupid person. You should be able to guess how to make this story most entertaining, right? It’s not too late to turn back now. You don’t want your first world to end in a dismal failure, do you?”

Ye Xiqing thought this entity called the system would pretend for a long time, but she didn’t expect it to reveal its true colors so quickly. “That’s interesting,” Ye Xiqing smiled. “Ah, that’s much better. Do you know that your pretentious tone before didn’t make people feel considerate, it just made them feel annoyed? Finally, it’s not all for my own good. Finally, it wasn’t summoned by my heart. So this binding isn’t free after all.”

“In that case, what right do you have to point fingers at me? Aren’t you afraid that the entertainment value of this story will shift from the bride-swapping heroine and supporting heroine to your and my arguments?”

Ye Xiqing’s teasing infuriated the system, but what angered it even more was that the comments in the background were indeed starting to shift from the story plot to the host and the system arguing.

“Hahaha, that’s hilarious! This is the first time I’ve seen a female lead start by attacking the system instead of the villainous female supporting character.”

“Hahaha, System 7418, you’ve finally met your match!”

“Hmm… Am I the only one who finds this boring? I watch the livestream just to relax. Can we cut the unnecessary entertainment and get to the main plot? I just want to see the female lead and supporting character get their comeuppance.”

“I actually find it quite interesting. It’s an angle I’ve never considered before. It makes sense, hahaha.”

The system’s transmigration wasn’t just for charity. Besides letting the host enjoy the life of a protagonist in a wish-fulfillment novel, it was also broadcasting the host’s experiences in real-time for the people of its world to watch. Quickly receiving the comments, 7418’s anger grew increasingly intense. In all the years it had been running this project, no host had ever dared to cause it so much trouble!

However, at the height of its anger, the system calmed down. People admire strength, and the system had been caught off guard, rendered speechless by Ye Xiqing’s sharp retort, revealing its defeat. Even its previously accumulated audience began to mock it, echoing Ye Xiqing’s sentiments. It couldn’t continue this humiliation, being led by the nose by a young girl—it was beneath its reputation.

So, in an instant, the system reverted to its initial state. No longer angry or harsh, it spoke in its usual gentle voice—“Oh? So, host, you’ve already decided on your feelings, haven’t you? In that case, the system will no longer interfere with your decision. You must understand, the system is merely your assistant. While it will provide the optimal solution, ultimately you are the master, and you can completely decide your own life. It’s just that taking a completely new path doesn’t guarantee any plot changes…”

Lu Jing’an stared blankly at Ye Xiqing as she walked past, somewhat caught off guard. He had thought the girl walking towards him would choose him. Today was a bit of a bad day for him. He had only proposed to Miao Shuangshuang because of her looks; with his family background, he could marry any beauty he wanted. Did Miao Shuangshuang dare to change her mind? When Miao Shuangshuang rejected him, Lu Jing’an almost laughed in anger.

However, seeing Ye Xiqing approaching, he changed his mind. To help Ye Xiqing adapt better to the transmigration, the system intentionally adjusted the target’s physical data and name to match hers in the real world. Eighteen-year-old Ye Xiqing was already quite tall. Walking against the setting sun, her silhouette was almost invisible. But as she drew closer, her long, thick, black hair and eyes darker than the night sky captivated him. Lu Jing’an’s heart pounded, even faster than when he first saw Miao Shuangshuang.

He had never paid attention to this quiet “sister-in-law” before, but now he realized she had such unique eyes. Her narrow, upturned eyes, her round pupils narrowed to a single point, resembled those of some cold-blooded reptile, not conforming to standard beauty standards, but when she looked up from her dark hair, they possessed a breathtaking quality.

Lu Jing’an didn’t know what kind of feng shui the Miao family had that allowed such a small place to nurture two beauties, each with their own unique charm. But when Ye Xiqing stood before him, Lu Jing’an was left with only superficial arrogance, secretly thinking: if Ye Xiqing had chosen him instead, he would have agreed!

But nothing happened. Lu Jing’an watched Ye Xiqing’s figure brush past him, still able to smell the cool, dewy fragrance of her hair, but she had resolutely left him, without even a glance. After the initial disappointment, Lu Jing’an was instantly left only with immense shame and anger at being dumped twice. He turned to look at the Miao widow who had chased after him from the house, and smiled coldly.

“Fine, fine, your Miao family is all very good. Since that’s the case, I will take back every penny of the betrothal gifts from the Lu family!”

Miao Shuangshuang’s biological mother, Ye Xiqing’s aunt, the widowed Miao Shiying, had rushed out of the house in a panic at the very beginning of the incident. Hearing this, her eyes widened in disbelief. Everyone knew how much the Lu family had spent on the wedding. The things they had been moving to the Miao family these past few days—refrigerators, color TVs, and other large appliances alone filled an entire truck—not to mention the amount of betrothal gifts. The onlookers could feel how much Miao Shiying’s heart was bleeding, let alone Miao Shiying herself.

Because of this anger, Miao Shiying’s hand trembled as she pointed at Miao Shuangshuang, while the system coldly watched the spectacle.

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