Abducted by the White Moonlight of a "Tormented Protagonist" Novel - Chapter 23
Chapter 23
He doesn’t understand?
Gu Tingsheng gave Shen Shiyi a complicated look. He felt that ever since she came back to the country, he understood her less and less. He always felt that some of her ideas were so difficult for him to comprehend.
“Alright, if there’s nothing else, you can go back,” Shen Shiyi said, giving him the boot.
Gu Tingsheng sighed deeply, drank the water in his cup in one gulp, and stood up, looking at the still-seated Shen Shiyi. He sighed, “You should be more careful with Fu Wen.”
Shen Shiyi nodded noncommittally. Her attitude was something he still couldn’t quite figure out.
After watching Gu Tingsheng leave the reception room, Shen Shiyi stood up and stretched. Thinking of a certain someone who had made a parent come looking for her all because of money, she smiled helplessly.
In the office, Song Zhiqi was bored and playing a game of Minesweeper on the computer. She ignored the system’s voice in her head urging her to hurry up and follow the plot to complete the mission. Her mind was filled with the thought of why the characters were different.
She remembered that at this point in the novel, the male second lead, Gu Tingsheng, was supposed to have a good impression of the female lead, right? Why was his attitude toward her so strange just now?
“System.” Song Zhiqi interrupted the system’s chattering. She asked in confusion, “Were Gu Tingsheng and the others like this in the original novel?”
If the perfect woman was different because of my appearance, which caused a butterfly effect, then before this, I hadn’t even had any contact with Gu Tingsheng. So why was Gu Tingsheng different too?!
Upon hearing my question, the system froze for a moment before saying, “They are all supporting characters. The plot’s control over them isn’t that strong, so there may be some inconsistencies with their personalities in the novel.”
Song Zhiqi suddenly understood. No wonder, out of all the characters in the novel, only Fu Wen fit her stereotype. And the system also required her to follow the path of a female lead who was tormented by the male lead.
Song Zhiqi stopped playing the game. She propped her elbows on the desk and held her face in her hands, pretending to be sad. “System, now that Gu Shiyu is Fu Wen’s secretary, will he really fall in love with Gu Shiyu in the future?”
“Don’t worry, Host. The male lead will definitely be yours in the end. You have to believe in the power of the plot!” the system guaranteed.
Song Zhiqi: “…” Bullshit!
“With your words, I feel at ease,” I said, putting on an act.
“But Host, you still shouldn’t court death in the future. Even if the male lead will definitely be yours, aren’t you just making things more difficult for yourself?” the system couldn’t help but remind me.
“But, but you said the male lead will definitely be mine. Why do I have to go to such great lengths to win him over?” I said, feeling wronged. “I’m the female lead, the core of this novel. Why am I not the favored one? Why do I have to keep chasing him?”
It was as disgusting as it could be. The female lead endured all sorts of hardships, and the most precious thing she got in return was the male lead’s love?
This love is so damn valuable~
The system was at a loss for words for a moment. It said in a hesitant tone, “But that’s how the plot is written, isn’t it?”
Forget it. Seeing Shen Shiyi entering the room, I didn’t want to argue with the system anymore. Seeing her walk toward me, my throat subconsciously bobbed a few times. I looked at Shen Shiyi in a daze.
There’s a reason why Shen Shiyi’s looks are so praised. Coupled with her good taste in clothes, it further highlighted her beauty. She was simply a walking scenic view.
Shen Shiyi walked to my desk and looked down at me. The smile in her eyes deepened, and her voice was a little teasing. “What? Are you stunned?”
As soon as she spoke, I snapped back to reality. But I quickly adjusted my demeanor. I picked up the teacup next to me and drank from it, saying calmly, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I was just thinking about something.”
“Is that so.” Shen Shiyi sat sideways on my desk, smiling at me. “Then can you tell me what you’re thinking about? I’m really curious.”
My face darkened. My eyes were fixed on her hips. I said with a straight face, “Can you please get off my desk first?”
Is being tall a big deal!
Does being tall mean you can sit on other people’s desks!
Shen Shiyi raised an eyebrow. Her fingertip tapped lightly on the desk. She said lazily, “I’m just rehearsing with you. Why are you trying to chase me away?”
“Huh?”
What does that mean?
Seeing my confused look, the smile on Shen Shiyi’s lips deepened. She raised her hand and played with a lock of my hair, wrapping it around her finger. She said meaningfully, “Maybe someday when you’re in the mood, you can lift me onto this desk.”
“…”
If I understood correctly, she meant that in the future, I would be on top of her on this desk doing unspeakable things?
“You’re full of it! I can’t even lift you! And I don’t want to get my desk dirty!” I retorted angrily.
This person is so shameless! How can she even say something like that!
Seeing that I was only refuting those things, Shen Shiyi couldn’t help but chuckle. She said softly, “Okay, you can’t lift me. I can lift you. If you don’t want this desk, we can use my desk. My desk is bigger and sturdier.”
My face instantly changed. “Bah! You shameless pervert! That’s harassment!”
Seeing that I finally understood, Shen Shiyi sighed softly and said with a spoiled tone, “Okay, okay, I’m shameless. I’ve given my face to you.”
When I heard her admit that she was shameless, I was a little surprised. But when I heard her next sentence, my face darkened.
Is she being sarcastic? She gave her face to me? Isn’t that just a different way of saying I’m thick-skinned? But the problem is, when have I ever been thick-skinned!
Seeing me look like a pufferfish ready to explode, Shen Shiyi finally got off my desk. She helped me smooth out my messy hair and said with a light laugh, “Alright, don’t be mad. It’s lunchtime. I’ll take you to a feast.”
A feast?
Hearing those two words, I immediately perked up. With my current financial situation, I really couldn’t afford to treat myself to a feast!
“Then let’s go eat hotpot!” I said decisively. Isn’t this cool weather perfect for eating hotpot!
“Okay, whatever you want,” Shen Shiyi said, drawing out her words.
My cheeks were a little red. I didn’t dare to look at her. I don’t know why, but I can always hear a hint of spoiling in her words.
This Shen Shiyi is too good at charming people!
I felt on edge. I must stay sober and not be fooled by her!
…
When we left the office, it was about three or four minutes before lunch break. Most of the employees were sitting at their desks, waiting for it to be time to go out for lunch.
As a result, when we came out, many people looked at us, and looks of amazement appeared in their eyes.
However, I knew very well that their amazement was for Shen Shiyi.
When we arrived at the hotpot restaurant, it was an unfortunate coincidence. When I saw Fu Wen and Gu Shiyu together at the hotpot restaurant, I was at a loss for words.
The world of novels is probably like this. It goes to great lengths to create opportunities for the male and female leads to meet.