After Transmigrating, I Lived with the Charismatic/Beloved Female Lead - Chapter 10
Chapter 10
“System, just looking at these ambiguous phrases and useless titles, I can’t possibly choose!” Wei Yue was frustrated. She was supposed to have transmigrated into a book, but getting the plot information was so difficult.
Doesn’t opening a blind box have its own kind of excitement? Doesn’t the host want to try it? The system evaded the question.
“Absolutely not!” Wei Yue flared up. Looking at the five options, she immediately suffered from decision paralysis.
But the Plot Key had to be used.
She meticulously re-read the content of the five sections, trying to extract useful information from the single sentence following each chapter title.
Chapter 1 mentioned “Reunion,” and Chapter 2 mentioned “Military Training,” which should correspond to the current plot they were experiencing. Chapter 3 mentioned “Daily Life,” and since the main mission concerned these influential families, not much related to them would likely happen during everyday university life.
Wei Yue’s gaze lingered on the content of Chapter 4. The hint for this chapter was “The dazzling her at the banquet.”
Banquet…
Wei Yue contemplated. Based on her experience reading novels, a banquet was definitely an important plot point where multiple characters appeared and undercurrents surged.
She looked at the last one, Chapter 5, which mentioned “Past Events.” Wei Yue guessed this was background information.
With this, which chapter to unlock became quite obvious.
“System, unlock Chapter 4,” Wei Yue decided immediately.
Following Wei Yue’s command, densely packed text immediately appeared on the system screen. It looked like it would take some time to read.
“Lu Yuanqiu, is there anything else you want to look at?”
Wei Yue had originally intended to follow Lu Yuanqiu today to see if she could trigger a few side missions to accumulate life value. But since she had unintentionally completed the main mission, she should now prioritize understanding the plot to plan for the future.
Under Wei Yue’s expectant gaze, Lu Yuanqiu nodded and said, “Just this one club for now. I’m not interested in the rest for the moment. How about you?”
“Me neither!” Wei Yue quickly replied. “Then… since we’re done with the clubs, why don’t we just head back? Or if you have other plans, I’ll go first?”
Looking at the barely concealed excitement in Wei Yue’s dark brown, expressive almond eyes, Lu Yuanqiu was momentarily distracted.
But she quickly recovered, knowing that the person in front of her was Wei Yue.
“Are you planning to go for lunch? If you don’t have any other plans, let’s grab a meal together. We can discuss the birthday banquet details.”
Lu Yuanqiu blinked, delivering the lines she had prepared.
“Oh, no need… Wait, birthday banquet?” Wei Yue was about to reflexively reject Lu Yuanqiu, but she immediately stopped herself when she caught the word “banquet.”
“Yes, you forgot even that? It’s next Saturday,” Lu Yuanqiu raised an eyebrow, looking at Wei Yue with some curiosity and a light smile. “Don’t we hold our birthday banquet around this time every year?”
Next Saturday, September 20th?
“System! System, quick, give me some background information! Is Lu Yuanqiu’s birthday September 20th!” Wei Yue was alarmed and quickly called out to the system. “At a crucial moment like this, don’t tell me you can’t disclose the information!”
If her reaction was even slightly off, even if Lu Yuanqiu didn’t suspect soul transmigration, she might think Wei Yue was hit on the head and went crazy in the car accident.
Lu Yuanqiu’s birthday is September 23rd, and Lan Shangui’s is September 17th. Since their birthdays are exactly one week apart and their families are close, they choose a date in between to hold their joint birthday banquet.
The system’s timely response relieved Wei Yue.
Not only was it a birthday banquet, but it also involved Male Lead No. 1. It was likely the “banquet” mentioned in the original Chapter 4 she had just unlocked.
Since she could read the original plot directly, why bother discussing anything with Lu Yuanqiu?
Moreover, it was Lu Yuanqiu and Lan Shangui’s birthday banquet. There was no need for her to discuss it with them!
Wei Yue decided to reject the invitation.
At this moment, her focus was entirely on the original plot, completely forgetting who desperately wanted to leave with Lu Yuanqiu this morning.
“Who… who forgot! I just misspoke without paying attention!” Wei Yue maintained the personality of the villainess above her head, stating righteously, “That’s your birthday banquet. Why are you calling me to discuss…”
Congratulations to the host for triggering a side mission! The male and female leads’ birthday banquet is approaching. What are their plans? Since the opportunity is right in front of her, how can the villainess miss out! Please follow Lu Yuanqiu to learn in advance about the September 20th birthday banquet. Reward: 12 hours of life value. Time limit: 2 hours.
“Uh… why are you…” Wei Yue’s words were abruptly interrupted by the system’s prompt.
“Hmm?” Seeing Wei Yue, who was just indifferent, suddenly freeze, Lu Yuanqiu didn’t know what she was thinking, but seeing her somewhat comical expression, she suppressed a laugh and asked.
“Ah, no, I mean, you’re doing a great job!” Wei Yue forcibly twisted her original words and gave a dry laugh. “Since you invited me, I’ll reluctantly agree!”
This damned system! It reports the mission neither early nor late, only when she is mid-sentence!
Wei Yue wanted to kick the system a few times in frustration.
“So… why didn’t you mention that you weren’t the only one…?”
Looking at Xu Mengning and Lan Shangui already sitting across the dining table, Wei Yue wanted to pinch the philtrum on her face. She squeezed the words out through her teeth, asking Lu Yuanqiu beside her.
With so many people gathered, could she really maintain her OOC level!
Especially Lan Shangui. The thought of the original owner secretly loving him and having to act intimately toward him made her want to give up the side mission and leave immediately.
Lu Yuanqiu made a rare somewhat innocent expression and said, “Our families are close, and we usually discuss it together every year. But Wei Yue, you were always uninterested and unwilling to attend before.”
“I thought you would refuse just like before.”
This was a highly recommended restaurant within the K University campus, elegantly and tastefully decorated. They were in a private room with excellent soundproofing.
Wei Yue choked on Lu Yuanqiu’s words. She really didn’t want to come! It was all for those 12 hours of life value!
Xu Mengning across the table also wore a complicated expression. Wei Yue suspected she was again recalling her tragically killed hamster.
“Yuanqiu, you finally made it.” Lan Shangui’s face showed his unconcealed feelings when he saw Lu Yuanqiu. He even stood up to pull out the chair opposite her, but stopped when he saw Wei Yue. “Wei Yue, why are you here too?”
“Lu Yuanqiu asked me to come,” Wei Yue said without hesitation, dragging Lu Yuanqiu into it.
She hoped the two across from them could see that her relationship with Lu Yuanqiu was no longer what it used to be.
Lu Yuanqiu also nodded and said softly, “Yes, I was with Wei Yue this morning, so we just came over together.”
Wei Yue saw Lan Shangui’s eyes widen, seemingly finding the situation unbelievable. As for Xu Mengning, perhaps Lu Yuanqiu had said something to her beforehand. Her gaze toward Wei Yue was sharp but not surprised by Lu Yuanqiu’s words.
“So, what is this important matter you mentioned about the birthday banquet?” After the waiter finished pouring water for all four of them, Lu Yuanqiu took a sip and looked at Lan Shangui, asking.
So, this dinner gathering was organized by Lan Shangui.
Wei Yue was slightly surprised. Why did Lu Yuanqiu ask her to join? After all, she still carried the label of “liking Lan Shangui.” Surely the female lead wouldn’t intentionally create opportunities for her to meet the male lead, right?
Lan Shangui seemed hesitant. Wei Yue observed that his expression was somewhat complex, containing both worry and anticipation.
Sure enough, when he finally spoke, he dropped a bombshell.
“I… overheard my parents hinting last night. It seems Uncle Lu wants to use this birthday party to find a marriage alliance partner.”
“Marriage alliance?! For whom!” Xu Mengning nearly choked on her water, asking in immediate astonishment.
“Who else could it be! It couldn’t possibly be for Lu Peng, could it?” Lan Shangui countered.
Lu Peng was Lu Yuanqiu’s illegitimate younger brother, who had just come of age.
The answer was obvious.
Wei Yue clearly hadn’t expected things to turn in this direction. She instinctively looked at Lu Yuanqiu beside her.
Looking only at her face, one would find her still calm and composed, as if the news had nothing to do with her. However, Wei Yue keenly noticed Lu Yuanqiu’s slender, long fingers tightly gripping the water glass, her fingertips turning white.
Although marriage alliances were common among influential families, Lu Yuanqiu was clearly unaware of this, otherwise, it wouldn’t be up to Lan Shangui to tell her in advance.
The Lu family intentionally hiding this from Lu Yuanqiu was completely disregarding her personal will, purely treating her as a commodity.
Watching the actions of the person next to her, Wei Yue subconsciously squeezed her own fingertips. She thought of the plot she had unlocked. Perhaps reading the plot would reveal exactly what would happen at the banquet next week.
Although now wasn’t the best time to space out, the situation was somewhat urgent. Wei Yue still pulled up the system panel and began speed-reading the original plot.
Chapter 4 was indeed about the birthday banquet!
Wei Yue was pleased after reading the first few lines, but the subsequent plot left her dumbfounded.
At this birthday banquet, the Lu family was indeed looking for a marriage alliance partner. Due to the Lu family’s prestige and Lu Yuanqiu’s personal appeal, the banquet was unprecedentedly lively.
The one who finally reached a marriage alliance intention with the Lu family was…
Wei Yue slowly looked up, glancing at the somewhat restless Lan Shangui across from her.
The original novel stated that Lan Shangui had long been devoted to Lu Yuanqiu. He first informed Lu Yuanqiu in advance and confessed outright, stating his desire to be the marriage alliance partner. However, Lu Yuanqiu didn’t have any special feelings for him at the time, so she firmly rejected him.
But Lan Shangui was persistent. He believed this was a golden opportunity. He acted first and reported later, making his position known to his parents. The Lan family gladly reached a marriage intention with the Lu family and announced it directly at the birthday banquet.
This resulted in Lu Yuanqiu not only having to angrily face this unwelcome outcome but also being disgraced in public—thanks to the resentful original owner who caused them both to fall into the fountain—and being severely reprimanded by her father.
After finishing the plot, Wei Yue looked at Lu Yuanqiu beside her, her eyes filled with sympathy.
What kind of old-fashioned, tragic female lead drama is this!
“System, your book has a very serious title. Is it actually an arranged-marriage-then-love, forceful-takeover type?” Wei Yue said, speechless.
Night Whispers is the published book title. The novel had another name during its serialization! The system responded actively.
“Another name?” Wei Yue was startled.
Congratulations to the host for triggering a special side mission! To attract readers during serialization, a novel must have an explosive title. Please complete the title puzzle of Night Whispers during its serialization period. Reward: 0.5 hours of life value. Time limit: 5 minutes.
Before she could complain about this bizarre side mission, Wei Yue looked at the content on the screen and gasped.
Title: 1. XXX After 2. XXX Ran Away With The Ball. Your options:
A. Forceful Takeover A. The Female Lead
B. Arranged Marriage Then Love B. The Delicate Wife
C. Successful Alliance C. The Wife
Wei Yue: “…I have to say, I’m already numb from the shock.”