After Turning Into a Girl, I Kept My Girlfriend in the Apocalypse - Chapter 2

“Idiot,” He Ning muttered, watching the sunglasses-clad man pacing aimlessly outside her apartment complex.

Satisfied she hadn’t been spotted, she drew the curtains and switched on the lights.

Her tenth-floor apartment was a simple two-bedroom unit. The master bedroom featured a vibrant dopamine color scheme, with only a bed and wardrobe.

The spare bedroom, used for storage, contained dusty cardboard boxes and a massive iron cage.

“Looks like she used to have a dog. Where’s the dog?”

Lacking any memory of this, He Ning guessed she’d given it away after starting work, leaving the cage as a reminder.

Opening the boxes, she froze. They were filled with blush-inducing lingerie and indescribable toys.

“So that’s how the original owner… dealt with things.”

She continued searching, eventually piecing together a restraint chair for interrogating prisoners.

Could this guy be a spy?

Curious, He Ning sat in the chair. Her pores tightened instantly, as if a sharp, invisible gaze were piercing her very soul.

The oppressive, interrogation-like sensation made her skin crawl, yet her mind cleared.

Her chance would come on the seventh day: abducting Bai Lu when she left and bringing her home. Three days later, the apocalypse would strike, and no one would ever remember them.

Let her slowly descend into torment. With enough rewards, she should survive the disaster, right?

“Right, System?”

Yes, you don’t need to worry about the Apocalypse. Your only mission is Bai Lu.

“Ahhh—umph…”

The silent night was shattered by a scream.

He Ning turned off the lights and peeked through a crack in the curtains.

Downstairs, two men in black were dragging an unconscious woman into a car. Her figure looked strikingly attractive.

This seemed premeditated.

Truly, the night was devouring beauty.

But this overwhelming sense of déjà vu…

It felt exactly like that adult game she’d played.

You have unlocked world background: The Perilous Commute.

The night will devour all that is beautiful. Wise women know to hide themselves.

So, her hunch had been right.

Bai Lu’s business trip in seven days corresponded to the handsome, beautiful senior.

And she was playing the role of the game’s protagonist?

Stalking, photographing, drugging, imprisoning—becoming the twisted junior consumed by obsessive love.

No wonder they wanted a child.

If reality was unfolding according to the game’s plot, then it was time to act.

She recalled the disturbing scenes from the game.

She and Bai Lu would face five possible endings. The first was the good ending: they would achieve a beautiful, pure love, but Bai Lu would remain permanently in the clutches of the conglomerate.

However, seizing Bai Lu would trigger a massive turning point.

Second, a bad ending: Bai Lu is imprisoned, tortured to death, and I receive the death penalty.

Third, Bai Lu feigns obedience, seizes an opportunity to escape and report me to the police, and I receive a life sentence.

Fourth, Bai Lu loses her sense of self but gets lost during a walk and is picked up by a passing Yellow Hair.

Fifth, Bai Lu completely loses herself and remains by my side forever, blessed with many children.

All terrible endings. Only the last one is somewhat acceptable—at least if she loses her sense of self, she won’t suffer.

Besides, this isn’t just some smut; it’s the real world.

The “world’s will” might have grown bored with its games and is preparing to reset civilization with a cataclysm.

“But what I want to know is, since abductions are so common and the female employees at the company often work overtime, how have they managed to survive this long?”

Because the world is like Schrödinger’s Box. Outside it, they’re just harmless words on a page; inside it, they’re reality riddled with thorns.

Just like the villains in stories who commit evil deeds their entire lives, but the moment the protagonist appears, their fate is sealed.

Xiao Lu, what are you doing? Are you asleep?

I sent a message, knowing I needed to raise her affection level first.

Once her affection reaches 90, I can trick her into coming to my place.

Taking a bath. Had some wine, feeling a bit tipsy~

Bai Lu replied instantly.

Beauty taking a bath? Let me see!

After a brief pause, Bai Lu sent a photo of herself covered in bubbles, teasing He Ning’s curiosity.

In exchange, He Ning changed into daring lingerie, took a photo, and sent it back.

Wow, Ningning, you’re so bold! Haha, just kidding~

This kind of banter between close girlfriends was pretty normal, right?

Bai Lu’s favorability +1, enthusiasm +1

System Mall unlocked!

The System Mall, with its endless inventory, was He Ning’s greatest asset for surviving the apocalypse.

From daily necessities like food and clothing to gaming tools, and from home decor and furniture to weapons and equipment, it had everything.

You can convert real-world currency into System Coins at a rate of 2:1.

Highway robbery!

The original owner had only worked for a year and had just over 20,000 yuan in savings. While the food prices in the System Mall were low, they still weren’t cheap.

Bai Lu’s favorability +1, enthusiasm +1

Bai Lu’s favorability +2, initiative +1

Bai Lu’s favorability +2, initiative +1

Bai Lu’s favorability +10, initiative +1

Current favorability: 76. Bai Lu now considers you a close friend.

Reward: 1000 gold coins

So this is how you make money?

Wait a minute!

Her favorability is increasing way too fast!

What exactly is she doing?

Could she really be…?

At 7:30 AM, He Ning woke up on time, exchanged her savings for gold coins, and left for work.

According to the plot, Bai Lu would encounter a groper on the subway—and yes, that was He Ning’s doing.

But she had no interest in such petty gains, which would only invite trouble.

The morning passed peacefully, and her supervisor didn’t come to check on her.

“Ningning, what should we have for lunch?”

Bai Lu’s eyes regained their sparkle, like those of an innocent fawn, making people want to get closer.

“I got some amazing bento boxes. Want to join me?”

He Ning pulled out two bento boxes from her backpack. The System had said it would increase her favorability, so she’d casually bought them from the Mall, spending a total of 20 gold coins.

“Let’s go to the rooftop!”

Bai Lu grabbed her hand and led her out the door.

Her hand was soft and slightly damp.

Was she nervous about holding hands with He Ning?

“Hmm, this meatball is actually quite good.”

“Really? Aam~”

Bai Lu’s eyes curved into crescents as she snatched the half-eaten meatball from He Ning’s hand and savored it earnestly.

“I already took a bite. Don’t you mind?”

“Mind? I love it! Ah~”

She picked up a piece of chicken He Ning had bitten and popped it into her own mouth. “No complaining allowed!”

He Ning felt a little dazed. Were these two really this close? Or was this just how best friends acted?

“Sigh… do you think someone like me, a ‘bad girl,’ could ever be loved?”

A flicker of confusion crossed Bai Lu’s eyes. “You’ve never been a bad girl. You’re just a cute little bunny.”

Did I slip up and reveal myself?

He Ning couldn’t play along with her words now; this might be a test.

“I’ve always been like this. I dress this way just so I can naturally say these things…”

Before she could finish, He Ning’s body went limp, her nostrils filling with a sweet, cloying fragrance.

Bai Lu silently pulled her into a warm embrace.

“At least… I love you~”

A gentle, reliable, and wonderfully fragrant older sister.

Could she really bring herself to hurt such a sweet deer?

“So… I am worthy of being loved after all.”

“Of course you are.”

He Ning felt a pang of guilt.

“Hey Ningning, what color are your panties today?”

Huh?

“P-purple.”

It was just a normal question, but her cheeks flushed hot.

“Really? Let me see. Seeing is believing, after all~”

For some reason, Bai Lu’s voice seemed to possess a certain magic, compelling her to obey.

The hem of her skirt lifted slightly, letting in a chilly breeze.

“Purple is indeed quite alluring, but the little bear on them cheapens the look~”

Wait, how did I become the one being teased?

Bringing her home… was I inviting a wolf into my house?

Bai Lu’s favorability +5, initiative +2

Current favorability: 81. She now sees you as a close confidante and bosom buddy.

Reward: 2000 gold coins

Obtained item: In-ear noise-canceling headphones.

Isolate yourself from all external noise. Safe for long-term use, these headphones will guard your long, lonely nights!

Didn’t they say eating together would increase favorability?

Why didn’t it work?

Instead, it went up after she teased me?

Is this girl some kind of pervert?