Chapter 278: At the Side of the Bed
The system popped out eagerly, trying to curry favor.
“Host, to celebrate your housewarming, I’ve credited 88 yuan to your account and also gifted you 30 minutes of massage chair service for free!
Oh, and there’s also complimentary portable charging service!”
Su He almost suspected the system had short-circuited—since when was it this generous?
Little did she know, the system was thinking: This host never misses a chance to fleece me. Better to take the initiative and reduce my losses!
Look at me now—planning ahead, preventing trouble before it happens. I’m basically a low-key genius! The IQ representative of all systems!
Su He, of course, didn’t refuse. She lay down on the massage chair and said, “Find me a cartoon to watch.”
[Host, do you want a cartoon… or an action film? The “colorful” kind?]
Su He: “……Doggie, it seems you need some ideological improvement. Repeat after me—prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony…”
The system fell into confusion again.
The host is always thinking about holding that rich guy’s hand and taking advantage of him—so why doesn’t she like action films?
Maybe she watched too many before transmigrating? Lost interest?
Su He had no idea what nonsense it was thinking. She urged it to play a cartoon and watched happily.
Why cartoons?
Simple—no thinking required.
For someone like her, who had “The Thirty-Six Stratagems” flowing in her veins, watching movies or dramas meant automatically analyzing everything—more exhausting than actual work.
Just as she was getting drowsy, the system suddenly said:
[Host, didn’t Shen Ruyi say she’d give you a “big gift”? Why hasn’t anything happened yet? Aren’t you worried at all?]
Su He yawned. “First explain why you’re calling her a snake demon.”
“Didn’t the snake demon in that cartoon keep chanting ‘Ruyi, ruyi, follow my will’? Shen Ruyi is even more vicious than a snake—calling her a snake demon is almost an insult to snakes!”
Su He: “……”
You’ve changed, Doggie.
You’re no longer the obedient system that just followed commands. Now you flatter, scheme, and even give people nicknames!
The system, pleased with itself, continued boasting:
[Host, if you want to praise me, just say it—I can handle it! I also think I’ve gotten much smarter lately. Honestly, other systems are nothing compared to me—I can crush them effortlessly…]
Su He: “……”
Why does this vibe feel so familiar…?
After bragging for a while, the system circled back to Shen Ruyi.
Su He yawned again. “Right now, she can only act through her mother, Song Xian. And Song Xian has to keep things hidden from the Shen family.
So they can only use underhanded tricks.
These methods are vicious, but they have a weakness—they can’t stand the light, so they’re not that scary.
As for what she can actually do… it’s limited.
The ‘handsome man trap’ has already failed twice—she won’t try that again.
Jinbao and Xiaoman are too sharp—child abduction won’t work.
Su Laosan and his wife are already useless pieces.
My second uncle’s family is under control.
So that leaves my aunt, my eldest uncle, and my parents.
They’re not fools—if anything happens, it won’t be too hard to handle.
But I think Shen Ruyi is getting desperate now. She might target me directly.
Since the romance trap failed, she’ll probably try to ruin my reputation.
That’s about as far as her brain goes.
Too bad she doesn’t realize—I care the least about reputation. It can be built up just as easily as it’s destroyed.”
The system showered her with praise, then asked:
[Host, from what you’re saying, Shen Ruyi isn’t that scary. And the Shen family hasn’t even gotten involved—do you really need to stay this cautious?]
Su He replied calmly, “Just because they’re not involved now doesn’t mean they won’t be later.
According to the book, after Shen Ruyi gets into university, she becomes close to the Shen family branch in the capital.
Sometimes, a casual whim from the powerful can ruin someone completely.
So I have to grow stronger and keep my fate in my own hands.”
Then her tone shifted.
“Speaking of that book—it still irritates me.
You claim to know everything across time, so why can’t you access it?
If I had it, wouldn’t I have more control?”
The system’s screen flickered.
[Host, access to that book is restricted—I can’t do anything about it. Besides, with your intelligence, what difference does it make whether you have it or not?]
Su He sneered. “That trick doesn’t work on me.
You know exactly what’s going on.
I didn’t end up in that book for no reason. ‘Same name, same person’? That’s nonsense.
There are countless people with the same name—why me?
I don’t care what role you’re playing, but remember this: behave, and I’ll keep playing along. If you mess with me, we’re done.
Don’t think I have no way to deal with you. Want me to shut you down?”
The system didn’t quite believe her—but remembering her past antics, it still felt a chill through its circuits.
[Host, what are you saying? Being chosen means you’re destined—you have great fortune!
And I’m your system, of course I’ll listen to you! Whatever you say goes, whatever you want me to do, I’ll do…]
Su He sneered inwardly.
That outburst had just been a test.
If she were wrong, the system would’ve firmly denied it.
But instead, it tried to smooth things over—which meant she’d guessed at least part of the truth.
She had long suspected something was off about her transmigration. It was never as simple as “same name.”
Now, she was certain.
Still, she wouldn’t press the issue yet—the timing wasn’t right.
How can one allow others to sleep peacefully beside one’s bed?
She would deal with the Shen family first.
Then deal with this “dog system.”
The system, seeing her silent, quietly shut itself down.
It regretted everything.
I shouldn’t have mentioned Shen Ruyi!
Now the host is digging up old issues—she’ll probably fleece me again!
Other systems are thriving, but I’m suppressed so badly I don’t even dare make a sound…
What kind of karma did I accumulate…?
