After Turning Into a Girl, I Kept My Girlfriend in the Apocalypse - Chapter 1

“Lao Lu, why are you updating so irregularly again?”

He Ning tossed her phone aside in frustration and burrowed deeper under her blanket.

She had stayed up all night binge-reading a novel that perfectly matched her tastes, only to find it abruptly end at Chapter 100.

Damn author! If I ever catch you, I’ll lock you in a dark room and force you to update!

At the end of the unfinished novel was a message left by the author, Lu Baiye, a week prior:

“Another few hundred views, and as expected, it’s flopping hard.

Waaah ˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅”

“Wake up! Don’t you want to work?”

He Ning felt someone shaking him. He struggled to open his eyes, his hands still trembling uncontrollably.

A middle-aged man with a sinister gaze was glaring at him disapprovingly.

“Huh? Wasn’t I sleeping at home?”

“Sleeping? All you ever do is sleep! Late for work, leaving early, sleeping in between—you’re losing your bonus this month!”

The man lifted his chin and turned to hunt down other slackers among his colleagues.

What a psycho!

Wait, I’ve been unemployed for six months. How did I suddenly end up at work?

A strand of hair slipped down, brushing against his skin like an electric shock.

The frantic pounding of his heart made him cough.

Has my hair always been this long?

And why am I wearing black nail polish?

And that voice…

Am I about to die of embarrassment?!

He slowly lowered his head and suddenly noticed an awkward lump.

He was wearing a dark-themed blouse and a purple plaid miniskirt.

His shapely legs were encased in flesh-toned stockings, crossed demurely.

Loose white bubble socks and chunky black 2ky platform shoes completed the look.

She was dressed like a hot girl.

No one seemed to notice anything unusual about her.

“Hmm, things seem to be getting interesting,” He Ning murmured.

She picked up the makeup mirror from the table and checked her reflection.

Her black princess-cut hair framed amber eyes with sharply upturned eyeliner, radiating an aggressive aura that was slightly dulled by fatigue. Her delicate nose was heavily highlighted with pearlescent shimmer, and her full lips were painted with black lipstick.

Rebellious to the core.

Wait a minute.

This look… isn’t it the Cannon Fodder Class Beauty from Lao Lu’s novel?

Something’s wrong. Very wrong.

Could I have transmigrated into his book?

System?

System, are you there?

She tried mentally interacting with the System, mimicking the way characters in novels did, but there was no response, leaving her somewhat disappointed.

Still, being a beautiful office lady wasn’t so bad. With looks like these, she wouldn’t have trouble finding her way.

Suddenly, a wave of dizziness washed over her, and countless unfamiliar memories exploded in her mind.

This body had just closed its eyes briefly due to chest pain and tightness, never to wake again.

Such a beauty… died from overwork?

In the flickering slideshow of memories, a girl named Bai Lu appeared twice.

She had been the original owner’s high school classmate, and their relationship was decent.

The first time was at a college reunion. Seeing Bai Lu finally dressed up nicely, she felt genuinely pleased.

The second time was after they both got jobs. To celebrate, Bai Lu treated her to a barbecue.

The original owner had clearly cared about Bai Lu.

However, Bai Lu had also complained about her novel flopping.

Wait a minute… Bai Lu’s novel was also called “As a Ghost-Hunting Nun, I’m Being Pursued by a Mysterious Crown Prince.” That’s the book I was reading earlier!

Opening the reading app, she realized she was already following “Lu Baiye.”

Two seemingly unrelated characters had finally converged.

Damn, this girl is actually the author!

Turning around, He Ning met a pair of beautiful violet eyes.

Bai Lu, standing to her left and slightly behind, offered a gentle smile.

If this were really a novel, she wouldn’t be working here, would she?

“Bai Lu, have you finished the interview draft? The boss is taking this very seriously, so make sure there are no mistakes.”

The man paced back, radiating his unwavering dedication.

“After three sleepless nights, I finally finished it. I’ve already submitted it to the boss, and he said there were no issues.”

Bai Lu stood up to reply, finishing with a respectful bow.

No wonder his novels lack punch—he’s been worn smooth.

Still, Lao Lu often claimed to be a “34D beauty.” Turns out it was true.

Tsk tsk, that face, that figure—truly magnificent.

Bai Lu was a closeted yuri enthusiast. Now that she’d become a beautiful girl herself,

Should I give it a try?

But if I’m too sudden, would she suspect something?

And someone like me… do I deserve such beauty?

If I can’t have it…

A pristine silk handkerchief is far more satisfying when slowly pressed into a muddy swamp than carefully preserved.

A flawless beauty, wagging her tail like a puppy, begging for mercy, only to have her throat seized, savoring the desperate look in her eyes as she suffocated…

Beautiful things become even more exquisite when broken.

Evil thoughts surged relentlessly, leaving He Ning with a parched throat and flushed cheeks.

Detected intense and twisted dark emotions. Discipline System activated!

System? Is that really you?

Yes, Host. Across countless timelines, we meet again.

But… what does “Discipline System” mean?

As the name suggests, it involves obtaining feedback through various educational methods to grow stronger or exchange for items.

?

He Ning slowly typed a question mark.

“I was just indulging in the dark side that exists in every human being. How did that summon such a terrible System?”

I’m not doing that. All I want to do right now is bully Bai Lu from the inside out.

Are you sure?

Yes.

On the tenth day, the Apocalypse will descend. At that time, 70% of humanity will transform into Zombies.

Oh.

On the fortieth day of the disaster, the remaining Zombies will awaken intelligence.

Ha! Do you think Conventional Weapons are just for show? I’ll mow them all down within three days.

The Virus will first spread through the military. Due to the influence of the World’s Will, the disaster is inevitable.

Her face fell.

You’re not going to tell me they’ll also awaken superpowers later, are you?

Highly likely.

He Ning fell silent.

How did I transmigrate into such a melodramatic, dangerous, and utterly terrible world?

Does surviving here mean I have to become a universally despised character?

Tell me honestly, is this Lao Lu’s novel?

After all, she had written a terrible End Times story before.

That is not the case. This world is Parallel Universe No. 57513, nearly identical to your own.

Aside from a few oddities, everything else seemed normal, as if she had simply infiltrated someone else’s social circle.

You’ve planned everything out, haven’t you? Fine, I’ll do it.

Having confirmed that she was the one in control, she decided to go all in.

Immediately, her current status information appeared in her mind:

Name: He Ning

Gender: Female

Age: 23

Bound to: Bai Lu (24, Female)

Skills: None

Items: None

However, there was an unexpected bonus.

So, you’re saying I need to discipline Bai Lu? How should I do that?

You already know the answer in your heart, don’t you?

Make her lose her mind, worship you madly, become unable to live without you, and ultimately bear your child.

The last part… I never even considered that! Come on, I’m a girl too now—I can’t do that!

There will be a way.

Hah.

The System’s mission objectives sounded like the synopsis of some sleazy adult game.

The Bai Lu I remembered was a girl with a soft heart.

But her writing clumsily expressed a violent rebellion, yet between the lines, there was no scent of gunpowder, only a resigned sweetness.

She was a contradictory creature, one gentle push away from utter ruin.

“My sweet little deer, you’re in for a world of suffering.”

His black lips curled slightly, as if dripping with venomous dew.

Break her apart and rebuild her, rebuild her and break her again, until her self-awareness vanishes completely, until her personality collapses entirely. Then, instill a new consciousness,

until she becomes mine alone, until she becomes exactly what I want her to be, until she becomes my girlfriend!

Ding!

At six o’clock sharp, the end-of-work alarm rang.

He Ning stood up, slung her bag over her shoulder, and left her workstation.

The diligent, overtime-working He Ning was dead!

She hesitated before approaching Bai Lu’s desk and gently knocked.

“Xiao Lu, are you off work? Want to grab a drink?”

“Hmm… sure, I’ll be right there.”

Bai Lu saved the novel she’d been writing while slacking off, shut down her computer, and followed He Ning.

“I’m so tired these past few days. And I have to go on a business trip abroad next week—it’s so annoying!” Bai Lu grumbled in the elevator, her face radiating utter weariness.

In seven days, she was scheduled to interview a financial oligarch in the Kingdom of Tania.

He Ning felt a headache coming on. She had to control Bai Lu within those seven days, both for the mission and to ensure their survival in the End Times.

“Then let’s get some sweet wine and sleep well when we get home.”

“Mmm~” Bai Lu pouted and leaned against He Ning.

With her petite, girlish figure, Bai Lu’s mature, sultry appearance created an endearing contrast.

I really want to kiss her.

I really want to slap her…

As they exited the building, He Ning noticed a man in a floral shirt and sunglasses lurking suspiciously outside, occasionally glancing at them.

His behavior was odd. Instinctively, she tightened her grip on Bai Lu’s hand.

As their fingers intertwined, He Ning noticed a status panel appear above Bai Lu’s head:

Affection: 60 (She sees you as a compatible friend)

Obedience: 0

Initiative: 50

Even the strategy panel from that butter game?

Haki Tong, you sly fox, you really know your stuff.

The future looks promising.

He Ning excused herself by claiming her period had started and canceled the cocktail party. After quickly drinking some hot beverages, the two took a taxi home.

As night fell, the streets seemed far from peaceful. Just like in that game, they were being followed.

“Xiao Lu, drink less tonight. Take a bath and get some sleep. Your situation is precarious right now, so take good care of yourself.”

“I know, I know. You should take care of yourself too~”

They parted ways under a streetlamp.

Bai Lu stepped lightly into the shadows beyond the light’s reach.

Such a wonderful girl… The thought of having to destroy her with my own hands makes my hands tremble uncontrollably.

Excitement.

The two lived in adjacent residential complexes and often walked home together.

On the way back, their tail was still there, but He Ning easily shook them off. It seemed they weren’t even targeting her.

After all, a gentle and charming mature woman would naturally draw more sympathy than a rebellious and unruly girl like herself.

Sigh, time is running out.